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“The students are the best portion of my job. They constantly rise above my expectations and perform their very best in difficult subjects like physics.”
Kumkum Bonnerjee,
CRSM Science Teacher
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“I support Cristo Rey because it works. Supervisors report that these students are professional, serious and focused…”
Terry Brady, Retired CEO and President,
Underwriters Laboratories
Committed to Faith and Justice
“I am inspired daily by students who, rooted in faith, rise to confront social injustices through service and prayer. I’ve witnessed this through our students who volunteer, and student-led groups such as Oportunidades Para Todos”
Iris Sanchez, CRSM Campus Minister, 2018 Alumni
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CRSM in the News
Cision PR: iBIO Launches 9th Annual STEMgirls Summer Camp with 127 Participants Exploring “Girls and Gears: Machines in Motion”
Click here to read about the iBio STEMgirls Camp held here at CRSM!
Chicago Tribune: Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep celebrates 20th graduation; ‘We want everyone to see what’s possible’
Click here to read the full article on the Chicago Tribune website.
Chicago Tribune: Elawa Farm’s Winter Market struggling to keep up with egg shortage, demand; ‘Part of our mission to build a resilient, sustainable local food system’
Read the full Chicago Tribune article here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/10/elawa-farms-winter-market-struggling-to-keep-up-with-egg-shortage-demand-part-of-our-mission-to-build-a-resilient-sustainable-local-food-system/
CRSM Alumni Give Back Through Career Conversations
What does the future look like when students get to learn directly from those already living it? On April 7, 2026, CRSM hosted its Career Conversations event, made even more meaningful by the presence of alumni who returned to support and inspire current students....
With Gratitude: Kelly McNamara Corley’s Lasting Impact on CRSM
Changing the trajectory of a student’s life is not just a mission at Cristo Rey St. Martin, it is a reality that supporters like Kelly McNamara Corley have helped bring to life. Since 2011, Kelly McNamara Corley has been a steadfast supporter of Cristo Rey St. Martin,...
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With Gratitude: Kelly McNamara Corley’s Lasting Impact on CRSM
Changing the trajectory of a student’s life is not just a mission at Cristo Rey St. Martin, it is a reality that supporters like Kelly McNamara Corley have helped bring to life. Since 2011, Kelly McNamara Corley has been a steadfast supporter of Cristo Rey St. Martin,...
Student Spotlight: Andrea A. Drives Change at Overture Promotions
Andrea A., a senior at CRSM, is already making a meaningful impact in the workplace through innovation and initiative. While working at Overture Promotions, Andrea noticed opportunities to improve safety and engagement within the warehouse. Instead of simply...
Meet Our New Work Study Coordinator: Daniel Flores
Cristo Rey St. Martin is proud to welcome Daniel Flores as our new Work Study Program Coordinator. A 2024 graduate of Emory University, Daniel majored in Human Health. Daniel is a proud Waukegan native and alumnus of Waukegan High School. As the youngest of four...
Alumni Spotlight: Dulce Aguilar CRSM ’20
When Dulce Aguilar graduated from Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in 2020, she carried more than a diploma. She carried confidence, resilience, faith, and a deep sense of belonging. Today, those qualities are guiding her as she begins a new chapter in Pittsburgh,...
Alumni Return as Mentors for CWSP Professional Development Day
On February 13, the Corporate Work Study Program hosted a dynamic Professional Development Day designed to equip sophomores and seniors with essential tools for future success. The day began with seniors focusing on building their professional presence. Students...
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In and out of the classroom, we are committed to students getting to and through college. For five consecutive years, CRSM has been named by the Wall Street Journal as one of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.”
From soccer and volleyball to theater and volunteering to feed and clothe the homeless, we offer a variety of ways for students to get involved.
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