St. Martin de Porres High School

St. Martin de Porres High School, a Catholic, coeducational college preparatory
school, is located in Waukegan, Illinois. The school is committed to academic excellence made affordable for young people of limited options through each student's participation in the Hire4ED Program. St. Martin de Porres High School, a member of the Cristo Rey Network, strives to develop the full potential of
each student in an atmosphere of mutual respect for the religious and cultural heritage of every individual.
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sunSpotlight Story : St. Martin de Porres graduation
St. Martin de Porres High School graduated its second four-year class of seniors Saturday morning during ceremonies at Holy Family Parish. The group of 29 seniors earned more than $800,000 in scholarship awards from colleges and community organizations.
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sunSpotlight Story : Octavio Brindis ('10) Receives Discover Scholarship
Octavio Brindis Jr., a student at St. Martin de Porres High School, is the only Illinois student to receive the 2009 Discover Scholarship Award.
"I was speechless. It's like a dream come true -- I still can't believe I got it, even now," Brindis said. read more

 

sunSpotlight Story : Senior Wendy Esparza Receives Presitigious Scholarship
St. Martin de Porres High School (SMdP) senior Wendy Esparza of Waukegan has been invited to become a Cristo Rey Scholar at Loyola University Chicago.  By accepting, Wendy receives an annual full-tuition scholarship and room and board, estimated at $41,000 per year. read more

 
sunSpotlight Story : 4th Annual Golf Classic
The 4th Annual Golf Class, held at the newly renovated Glen Flora Country Club, was noteworthy showing the strongest attendance and highest proceeds. For a second consecutive year, the event exceeded the $50,000 mark! Thanks to everyone who participated on June 15th!
 

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Announcements and Features

2009-2010 NHS Member Induction Ceremony - May 28 more
SMdP President receives Impact Award more
H1N1 Informationhere
Senior receives prestigous scholarship to Loyola University Chicago more
New President on board March 16, 2009 more
Educational Enrichment Initiative more
Look at where our seniors are being accepted! here
Students travel to St. Norbert College more
Senator Dick Durbin visits SMdP Campus! read more
Local Economist Makes Donation to School more
Newest SMdP Club for Students: uKNIGHTed! read more
Upcoming College Visits here
Student Shadow Days Shadow a St. Martin de Porres Student for the day!
   Please call Mr. Pierre Edmonds or Br. Carlos Florez to schedule. 847-244-6895 ext. 225
Opportunity to Support our Annual Fund more
Volunteer Opportunities are available more
Learn How to Be a SMdP Student for the 2009-2010 academic year more
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More than a Dream - How One School's Vision is Changing the World - The Cristo Rey Story
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School never should have opened. Wise and cautious people with lots of experience should have explained to the school's founders, the Chicago Province Jesuits, that their audacious plan for opening a college preparatory high school for low income students in one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods simply wouldn't work.
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