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Transforming Communities
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“I admire all the Cristo Rey students who do all of their schoolwork to keep their grades up…”
Chris Call, Science teacher
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Terry Brady, President, Underwriters Laboratories
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“This school changed my life. I want to give back.”
Dulce Zarinana, CRSM ’16, Carthage College ’20,
CWSP Coordinator at Cristo Rey St. Martin
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News & Updates
Donor Spotlight: Honoring Zach Perry
If everything goes according to plan, the completion of the 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...
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,...
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 the 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...
Alumni Spotlights
A Day in the Life
Meet Ashley Fonseca, CRSM Class of ’22. At Augustana College in Rock Island, IL you will find her preparing for a career as a veterinarian, working out, or she could be found exploring new opportunities in the college’s crochet club and the LatinXUnidos club. She’s also an intern at a nearby animal clinic.
Powered by Her Purpose: Alumna Receives Loyola University President’s Medallion Award
Ruby Hernandez has been inspired by the world of business ever since her high school internships at Wintrust and Gewalt Hamilton Associates through Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program. Now, the CRSM Class of ’21 grad juggles full-time studies at Arrupe College...
Alumna Cheyanne Williams, Esq. is paving the way for the next generation of CRSM students
Daughter of a barber and medical assistant, middle child of three, and first-generation lawyer– Cheyanne Williams has always been inspired by the legal system. She was in grade school when she binge-watched TV crime shows and set her intention to become a lawyer. The...
Alumna Talks About Humanity, Immigration at TEDxHopeCollege
Last February, Venecia Rodriquez took the TEDxHope College stage, where she joined other speakers sharing their stories at the renowned event themed “The Threshold.”
A Day in the Life
Meet Ashley Fonseca, CRSM Class of ’22. At Augustana College in Rock Island, IL you will find her preparing for a career as a veterinarian, working out, or she could be found exploring new opportunities in the college’s crochet club and the LatinXUnidos club. She’s also an intern at a nearby animal clinic.
Admissions
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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