At Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep our goal is to get young women and men to and through college. Our teachers push our students academically, our counseling staff supports our students emotionally, and our college advisors assist students in applying to various colleges and scholarship programs. Chris C. and Luis G., class of ‘24, were awarded the prestigious Posse Scholarship for their outstanding academic performance.
The Posse Scholarship Program focuses on “expanding the pool from which top colleges and universities can recruit outstanding young leaders from diverse backgrounds.” It is a nationally recognized organization working with 20 high schools across the country, and 64 higher education institutions. CRSM is grateful and proud to be one of the 20 high schools affiliated with the Posse Scholarship Program.
Both CRSM students who received this honor went through a highly intensive Posse Scholarship Program application and interview process. Chris reflects on his journey of becoming a Posse Scholar and says, “I still remember the day I told myself I would go to college on a scholarship, but I never imagined the day truly coming. Now I’m honored to say that without the unconditional support CRSM, my friends, and family have always given me, I wouldn’t have become a Posse Scholar. Thank you!” Chris will be attending Trinity College next fall in Hartford, Connecticut, and extends his gratitude to Posse and the CRSM community for his admittance.
Luis Garcia will be attending DePauw University in Indiana. He professes his gratitude and excitement as well, as he states that “Posse is an amazing opportunity for me to fulfill my goal of going to college without the financial burden that is often associated with it. As a future Depauw student, I am excited to enter a new chapter in my life and pursue a career in the technological field. Thank you Posse and Depauw for believing in me and thank you to CRSM for providing me with the resources to succeed!”
Congratulations again to Chris and Luis for this amazing feat! We are looking forward to seeing all they will accomplish in their college career and beyond! Thank you to the Posse Foundation for partnering with us and our students in the hopes of creating brighter futures through college education.