Las Obras Summer 2019 - Alumni

SUMMER 2019

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Jose Ramirez, CR ‘15 University of Illinois Chicago Bachelor of Science in Information Decisions & Sciences, with a minor in Finance ‘19

Welcome to the first edition of Las Obras dedicated to our amazing alumni.

This summer we celebrate alumni who have earned higher education degrees.

Our growing Cristero community is continuing to set the world on fire!

Jose will be employed at Goldman Sachs

“The care teachers at CR have for their students is really what prepared me for college, and CWSP is what prepared me for the real world after college.”

Adrian Muñoz, CR ‘15

Yulissa Ibarra, CR ‘15

Adriana Perez, CR ‘15

Miguel Blancarte CR ‘05

University of Illinois Chicago Bachelor of Art in Architecture ‘19

Saint Louis University Bachelor of Science in Nursing ‘19

Arrupe College of Loyola AA Social and Behavioral Sciences ‘17

Brown University BA ‘09

G.O.L.F. Scholarship recipient

Western Illinois University- Bachelors of Science in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration with a minor in Homeland Security ‘19

Georgetown University Master in International Business and Policy Dec. ‘18

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HELLO, ALUMNI!

DEAR CRISTEROS, Graduation day at Cristo Rey is one of my favorite events of the school year –truly a day of celebration for our community in its broadest sense. This year’s commencement ceremony was especially exciting, as we welcomed Cesar Muñoz (Cristo Rey ‘07) back to speak to the graduates. Cesar was recently named the Founding Principal for Cristo Rey Miami High School. He is our first alumni to take a leadership role at a Cristo Rey school, and we couldn’t be prouder. And let’s be real; Miami is a nice option!

In addition to Cesar and his family, the gym was packed with other alumni cheering on the newest class of alumni, parents watching with pride as their sons and daughters walked across stage to receive a diploma, and work study supervisors celebrating all that their mentees accomplished over the last four years. Graduation reminds us of the supporters who make the Cristo Rey dream a reality.

In this inaugural alumni issue of Las Obras, you will see how your fellow Cristeros are engaged in our work and building on the foundation you created for generations to come. We have dozens of alumni who work at Cristo Rey, or volunteer at Cristo Rey, and many more who serve on committees and moderate student clubs. And yes, we even have alumni who support us financially through our most recent Alumni Giving Challenge.

Congratulations to our graduates, their families, and to you, our most cherished alumni. You have made Cristo Rey a success for 23 years now. ¡Viva Cristo Rey! Sincerely,

Antonio Ortiz, President

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Remember that Cristo Rey is here for you! Whether it is to help jumpstart where you want to go next or to celebrate your successes, we want to hear from you! Your insights, stories, and questions help us inform future and continue to build the legacy of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Come by and visit us, send in your updates, or get involved by volunteering or mentoring with the CR community.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Elizabeth Galka Director of College Support and Alumni Relations egalka@cristorey.net (773) 890-6831

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!

Welcome to the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School alumni community—now more than 2,000 strong. As with each class for more than a decade, 100% of the Class of 2019 have been accepted this year to college—more than 120 colleges and universities across the country! Of our graduates, 15 have indicated they will be attending college out of state as far west as California (Loyola Marymount - Los Angeles) and as far east as Maine (Bowdoin College - Brunswick).

THE GARCIA BOY BOOK LAUNCH On April 10, Cristo Rey, along with Big Shoulders Books, hosted a gathering at the school to celebrate the release of The Garcia Boy, a memoir from the late Rafael Torch. Rafael Torch was a teacher and dean at Cristo Rey who died tragically of cancer in 2011 at the age of 36.

Each year, Big Shoulders Books publishes, free of charge, quality works of writing by and about Chicagoans whose voices might not otherwise be heard. Big Shoulders Books aims to make small but meaningful contributions to discussions of injustice and inequality in Chicago, a practice helped in large part by DePaul University students. This year’s entry by Torch is no exception.

The son of an undocumented Mexican immigrant, Torch struggled with addiction before he became a teacher at Cristo Rey. His memoir focuses on the murder of a star student—a symbol of the overwhelming challenges sons and daughters of immigrants face as they attempt to find a place in larger society.

The event on April 10 was a reunion of sorts for the Class of 2004. Old friends came back to the school to remember Torch, as well as their friend Sergio. After a dramatic reading of a passage of the book, there was a panel discussion with editor

Emily Olson-Torch with Jaime Carrasco (CR ‘04) and Cristo Rey President Antonio Ortiz.

Check out more photos from the April 10 event on page 7.

Miles Harvey, teacher Carolyn Alessio, CR alum Jaime Carrasco (‘04), and Torch’s widow, Emily Olson-Torch. Many friends and former students of both Rafael’s and Sergio’s, shared stories and memories with the guests. Torch’s parents were also in attendance, and were touched by the stories told about their son.

Order your free copy of The Garcia Boy and find more local events supporting the book at www.bigshouldersbooks.com.

ALUMNI CHALLENGE Cristeros, your leadership has raised nearly $12,500 for Cristo Rey through our first ever Alumni Challenge. More than 70 alumni, across 17 graduating classes, have now helped us reach the halfway mark toward our ultimate Alumni Challenge goal of $25,000! Through the Challenge, alumni gifts are matched dollar-for-dollar by our Board of Directors and first-time alumni gifts are matched TWO-TO-ONE!

$25,000 Challenge Goal

Can we count on you to make a gift in the next 90 days and unlock all these additional funds for Cristo Rey?

We have reached

49%

of the goal with $12,385 raised to date.

17 classes

(1998; 2001-16) have participated so far.

Of the 70 alumni donors,

Average first gift:

$53.93

28 gave their

46% of this year’s new donors came from the classes of 2012 and

2013

Way to represent 2013!

$12,385 49% of Goal Reached

first gift

to Cristo Rey this year.

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ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES

Congratulations!

Cristo Rey alumni are living our mission as men and women for others by giving their time and talent back to their alma mater, helping fellow Cristo Rey students.

Cain Vela (‘06) Graduated Coastal Carolina Community College, Associate in Science ’19Transferring to Loyola University Chicago; Member of the United States Military Andrea Garcia (‘14) Received the Rev. Andrew J. Thon, S.J. Award for Leadership 2019 from Marquette University Juan Vargas (‘14) Entered Mundelein Seminary/University of Saint Mary of the Lake and will be ordained in 2024 Let us know your accomplishments! Complete the form on page 5.

Alumni from the Class of 2018 Christian Camarillo, Jose Rodriguez, Melissa King, and Yesenia Malagon presented to seniors about U of I and ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America) about getting involved in professional organizations in college like ALPFA and their experience going to college.

Cristo Rey held its annual Career Conference for juniors on March 14.

Several CR Board Members, LAC Members, CWSP partners and alumni, pictured above, volunteered their time to be part of various panel sessions to extend their knowledge and experience of their careers to our students. A keynote by CR alumna Yadira Vieyra (‘07), followed by a panel of fellow CR alums, concluded the event.

On May 15, Cristo Rey recognized 64 seniors who have worked with the same company all four years at the CWSP 4-Year Luncheon. Pictured above is senior Liliana (middle) with her supervisors from Clifford Law Offices, CR alumni Ana Ortega (‘01) and Rafael Pelayo (‘05).

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Recently graduated and still looking for a fun and meaningful experience? Consider applying to the Jesuit Volunteer Program and join fellow alumnus Sam Castro.

We are still accepting applications for the upcoming year.

On June 12, alumni Daisy Virrueta (‘15), Victoria Mora (‘07), Ramces Martinez (‘14), Andrea Garcia (‘14), and Corina Salas (‘17) volunteered for our Bridge to College event for seniors. The purpose of this event is to help close the gap in the high school to college transition by giving students real insight into what college is like from the perspective of Cristo Rey alumni.

CR ALUM NAMED PRINCIPAL AT CRISTO REY MIAMI Antonio Ortiz, president of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago, said “I'm so proud of Cesar and his wife Jackie (Hernandez) Muñoz (‘09), who both embody the values and spirit of Cristo Rey. Clearly, credit starts with his parents who instilled this dedication to Catholic education since their elementary school days. Cesar’s acceptance of this incredible opportunity at Cristo Rey Miami represents a deep commitment to our work and proves that Cristo Rey graduates are owning the next phase of our mission. This is truly a grace-filled moment for our school.”

Cristo Rey is proud to share the announcement of Class of 2007 alum, Cesar Muñoz, as the Founding Principal for Cristo Rey Miami High School. Cesar is the first Cristo Rey alum to serve as a Cristo Rey principal among the 35 college- and career-preparatory high schools that make up the growing Cristo Rey Network. Cristo Rey Miami is on target to open in summer 2020.

Cesar was the first of three Muñoz children to graduate from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Ana Muñoz is a graduate of the Class of 2014 and Carlos Muñoz graduated in 2015.

Cesar currently serves as the Dean of Students at Aspira Haugan Middle School, and as the math instructional lead for the network of Aspira middle and high schools in Chicago. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago in Sociology and Latin American Latino Studies, and a master’s degree in Teaching from the Academy for Urban School Leadership at National Louis University. Cesar officially begins his term at Cristo Rey Miami in August 2019.

SEND US YOUR UPDATED INFORMATION

Scan with your phone to fill out and submit this form online!

Name CR CRGrad GradYear Year SpouseName Name(if(ifapplicable) applicable) Maiden Name (if applicable) Spouse Address Email Last school attended/Degree/Years attended Current Employer Date Date Started Military Branch (if applicable) Years Years Served Other info you’d like to share Mail to Cristo Rey at 1852 W. 22nd Place, Chicago, IL 60608, Attn: Elizabeth Galka, or scan and email to egalka@cristorey.net

Check out the Pro Shop!

Our new and improved Athletic store is open for business. Come by Monday through Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. (during the school year), and during home games, for the latest t-shirts, sweatshirts, accessories and more.

We are now featuring alumni gear, infant onesies, and toddler and youth sizes for our future Cristeros!

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VIVA 2019 RAISES MORE THAN $625,000 FOR OUR STUDENTS! Cristo Rey’s May 2 signature event, ¡VIVA!, drew a lively crowd, with more than 400 friends and sponsors, who joined together to raise more than $625,000 in support of our school.

Together with five Cristo Rey alumni, who all worked at R.W. Baird & Co. during their years at Cristo Rey, incoming Board Chair, Dominick Zarcone presented the Rey of Hope Award to Paul & Patti Purcell and R.W. Baird & Co. “Together, by being incredible role models, Patti and Paul quietly make those around them better. They simply enrich lives and the workplaces and organizations they support. All of us at Cristo Rey are privileged to have them as part of our school community,” said Zarcone.

We owe a special thank you to Presenting Sponsor LKQ Corp.; Rey of Hope Sponsors Paul & Patti Purcell, R.W. Baird & Co.,

and McNamara Purcell Foundation; Oro (Gold) Sponsors CIBC, Citizens, GCM Grosvenor, Heidrick & Struggles, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Winston & Strawn, and Wintrust; and more than 20 other sponsors who helped make the evening a great success. Every dollar raised will directly benefit our Annual Fund, which supports all aspects of the student experience.

Another highlight of the evening came from student speaker, senior Lilian C., who shared that “Cristo Rey is a place where students like me, whose families work hard, even when the outcome is not fair, have the privilege to earn what we deserve.”

It’s a place where being open to growth will pay off, and students know that. Everyone in this room has worked hard, in their own way, to be where they are today. Thank you for providing that same opportunity for us.”

We are grateful to all who supported and attended VIVA, and we hope to see you again next year on May 7, 2020 when we will honor Royal and Lynn Martin with the Rey of Hope Award at Morgan Manufacturing.

Clockwise from top left: Karina G. (‘05), Victor B. (‘08), Mayra J. (‘08), Sandra M. (‘07), and Ricardo M. (‘08) who worked at RW Baird presented the Rey of Hope Award to Paul and Patti Purcell; Adriana Robles (‘12); Alberto S. (‘10), Alejandro C. (‘07), and Mark V. (‘10) mingle over cocktails; Alums representing a variety of class years (from the class of ‘99 and up to ‘12) were present at VIVA and reconnected with each other; Alumni Rodrigo R. (‘10), Crystal S. (‘01), and Javier Y. (‘02) sit with Board Member Don Meyer (top right).

Scan QR code with your phone to view all the photos from ¡VIVA! 2019, as well as other past event photos.

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PAST CRISTO REY EVENTS

LAS MUJERES DE CRISTO REY February 28, 2019 CRISTO REY RUN March 16, 2019

THE GARCIA BOY BOOK LAUNCH April 10, 2019 THE GARCIA BOY BOOK LAUNCH April 10, 2019

THE GARCIA BOY BOOK LAUNCH April 10, 2019

THE GARCIA BOY BOOK LAUNCH April 10, 2019

The Garcia Boy Book Launch, clockwise from right: Alumni with teacher Carolyn Alessio; Alumni reconnect with teacher Anna Chapin; President Antonio Oriz with David Rodriguez ‘Big Show’ (‘04) who shared his throughts on Rafael Torch; Panel discussion of the book with Big Shoulders editor Miles Harvey, Emily Olson-Torch, Carolyn Alessio, and Jaime Carrasco (‘04).

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ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR June 18, 2019 ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR June 18, 2019

Left and above: Clarisol and Omar Duque joined our most recent Alumni Happy Hour to talk about their work in Chicago's Latino community, their support of inner city education, and answered questions from our alumni. Alumni from the classes of 1999, 2003-15 joined us.

SAVE THE DATE

LAC SUMMER SOCIAL

CR WHITE SOX NIGHT

HOMECOMING TAILGATE

Tuesday, July 23 from 6-8 p.m.

Chicago Yacht Club

Wednesday, September 11 at 7:10 p.m.

Guaranteed Rate Field

Saturday, October 5 Cristo Rey Plaza

www.cristorey.net/lacsocial

www.whitesox.com/cristorey

More info to come!

WAYS TO GIVE Online www.cristorey.net/donate Phone (773) 890-6800

Mail Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Attn: Advancement Department 1852 West 22nd Place Chicago, IL 60608

For More Information Morgan Collier Vice President for Advancement mcollier@cristorey.net (773) 890-6818

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Help us turn up the heat on

SUMMER PROGRAMS

You can help provide resources for Cristo Rey students to continue their learning over the summer months.

SUMMER BUSINESS TRAINING Each summer, with the help of volunteers from our corporate partners, Cristo Rey engages our entire incoming freshmen class in Summer Business Training, an intensive two-week workplace skill development training covering communication, technology, and workplace expectations. Students begin their work assignments in late August having received a foundational set of skills that will enable them to have a successful start at their first Corporate Work Study (CWSP) job. In addition to preparing students to begin work, Summer Business Training also immerses students in the culture of our school.

$400 will buy one student round-trip airfare to their staging city before departing on an all-expenses paid month studying abroad.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING

$250 will provide room and board for one student on a service trip to Appalachia.

Summer Enrichment Programming prepares our students and their tightly knit families for the necessity of leaving home in search of educational opportunities, while providing enrichment opportunities to help them compete for admission and resources at more selective colleges. Last summer, more than 10% of students attended programs around the country and world.

SUMMER SERVICE PROGRAMS Last summer, 15 students participated in out-of-state service immersion programs through Nazareth and Bethlehem Farms, in West Virginia, and Jerusalem Farm in Missouri. These service-retreat experiences offer our students the opportunity to live simply in tight-knit community, while volunteering their days to build and repair substandard, rural homes for families in need – to remind students what it means to truly be “Men and Women for Others.”

$300 will send a busload of incoming freshmen downtown to learn about working in a corporate environment from volunteers at one of our corporate partners.

“ I helped build a wheelchair ramp for an elderly man named Bob…Even when we weren’t doing work, I was having the time of my life…This was one of the best weeks of my life.”

- Summer Service Program Participant

Give today! Use the enclosed envelope or visit www.cristorey.net/donate to make a donation online.

For more information, contact Morgan Collier at (773) 890-6818 or mcollier@cristorey.net

1852 WEST 22ND PLACE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60608

cristeros

SUMMER 2019

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• C ongratulations, Graduates!

• The Garcia Boy • A lumni Challenge Update • A lumni Updates • C risto Rey Events

Cristo Rey Night at Guaranteed Rate Field Wednesday, September 11 7:10 p.m. vs. Kansas City Royals Tickets are available in a reserved section of right field and a portion of every ticket sold will go back to Cristo Rey! First 500 ticket purchasers will snag a voucher for this co-branded Cristo Rey/White Sox hat!

Get your tickets today! www.whitesox.com/cristorey

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