One Tuesday morning in October, Cristo Rey St. Martin physics teacher, Kumkum Bonnerjee, received a thick envelope and package from her fellow science teacher, Chris Call. Initially thinking it was more paperwork, Kumkum was less than thrilled to have it on her desk....
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Student Spotlight: Big wins for Emily in and out of the courthouse
Over the summer, Emily Amezcua-Bravo, a current senior at CRSM, seized a remarkable opportunity by participating in a mock trial held in the Nation's Capital, Washington, D.C. Despite this being her first time attending such a program, Emily demonstrated exceptional...
Teacher Feature: Andrea Horcher
For the past two school years and throughout the summer, Andrea Horcher has been completing courses in Curriculum and Instruction in ESL at Concordia University to obtain her Master’s Degree. ESL (English as a Second Language) is something that Andrea considers...
Community Partner Spotlight: House of Peace Wins Hearts of CRSM Students
House of Peace is a recent partner with the Cristo Rey St. Martin community, and it's quickly become a passion for the students involved. This organization is a domestic violence transitional house that focuses on helping those who have been affected by domestic...
Donor Spotlight: Honoring Zach Perry
If everything goes according to plan, the completion of Zach Perry Field is projected for the end of the 2023. This field holds significance far beyond being a mere soccer pitch for the Cristo Rey Community; it will also serve as a tribute to the late Zach Perry and...
Volunteer Spotlight: Empowering Our Freshmen for Success
They always say 'It takes a village,' and in this case, we see that phrase played out in full effect when prepping our freshmen for the school year at Cristo Rey St. Martin. Over 80 volunteers played an integral part in getting the Class of 2027 ready this summer...
CRSM Class of ‘23 Embraces Courage, Fearlessness and Grit, Raising the Bar of Excellence
Thrust into a time of uncertainty by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 101 students of the Class of ’23 persevered with an astounding 96% of the class that started as freshmen graduating together Saturday, May 27th. The graduating seniors were joined by their families,...
CRSM Founders’ Dinner Celebrates Long-time Supporters Ed and Dorothy Wehmer and Others Helping Students to Write New Chapters
Over 180 guests raised more than $520,000 Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Founders’ Dinner benefiting CRSM students as they strive to create new stories on their journey to adulthood. At the event, “Writing New Chapters,” the...
Former Financial Services Exec Helps Students “turn their dreams into reality.”
For 30 years, Mari-Lou Menezes worked with client companies to develop and implement strategic plans to support their working capital needs and growth including their access to capital markets. As an executive director for JPMorgan Chase & Co. in downtown Chicago,...
CRSM Students Stage Fundraiser for Immigrant Support Home
Students honored Holy Thursday with a special “casual dress day” fundraiser. Sponsored by the OPT Club, (Oportunidades Para Todos/Opportunities for All), students were allowed to dress in casual clothes, instead of their usual dress code standards, in exchange for a...