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“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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Congressman Brad Schneider Engages AP Government Students in Civic Dialogue
For the third year in a row, AP Government students had the opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents Illinois’ 10th Congressional District. During his visit, students led a dialogue focused on current events,...
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,...
School News & Updates
CRSM Students Speak Up at Waukegan City Hall
Two Cristo Rey St. Martin (CRSM) sophomores, Isabella and Ketzia, recently made their voices heard at a Waukegan City Hall meeting, where they spoke with city leaders about expanding healthcare exposure and mentorship opportunities for students. Isabella, president...
Staff and Faculty Give Their Time So Students Can Grow
Each year, the overnight Junior and Senior retreats give students a valuable opportunity to step away from daily routines, disconnect from their phones, and spend intentional time building community and reflecting on their faith lives. These retreats require...
Students Lead Prayer Vigil and Public Witness for Immigration Justice
On February 17, our students led a powerful Prayer Vigil and Public Witness rooted in faith, compassion, and justice. Inspired by student walkouts across the nation and in the Chicagoland area, our students chose to respond in a way that reflects who we are as a faith...
Alumni Spotlight: The Story of Our Finance Director Viridiana Fajardo
Below is a copy of a speech by CRSM Finance Director and CRSM 2010 alum Viridiana Fajardo: Good morning, It’s an honor to stand before you today as the Director of Finance and Operations at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, a mother of two, a wife, a student at the...
Ada Rios: Always Striving For Success
From traveling the globe to achieving academic milestones ahead of schedule, Ada Rios’ journey has been full of excitement. Ada is a Cristo Rey St. Martin Alum from the class of 2020. After graduating from CRSM, Ada accepted a full-tuition scholarship to Hope College...
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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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