St. Rita Of Cascia High School Established 1905
TRUTH • UNITY • LOVE The St. Rita Difference
CARITAS PROJECTS The Caritas Project begins in a student's junior year and concludes in his senior year, and totals 100 hours of service. Students identify a problem or concern in their neighborhood, family, or city, and then a solution or way to solve that problem. Recent Caritas Projects include: • Care Packages for the Homeless • Sports Camps for Children • 5K Race Against Bullying • Clothing and Food Drives for • Blanket Drive for veterans the Poor • Peace Gardens • Care Packages for First • Softball Tournament to Support Responders Live Like John Foundation • Alzheimer's Awareness Walk • Yard Sale to Support Pediatric • Anti-Tobacco Awareness Brain Tumor Research Campaign • Vegetable Gardens for the Hungry St. Rita believes our students are agents of positive change and the Caritas Project is an example of that.
MINIMESTER
Minimester is a new program that is a required 30-hour course incorporated into the academic calendar of the school and is designed to teach students outside the classroom. The philos- ophy of minimester is that students sometimes learn by touching, seeing, and doing things outside the traditional classroom setting. Minimesters held in 2017-18 include: Washington D.C. Italy and France The Smoky Mountains Chicago Media College Football Spring Texas Chicago Architecture Practice Tour Colorado and History Baking Philadelphia Chicago Water Family History and Genealogy Boston Astronomy At St. Rita, we believe you weren't born to blend in. You were born to stand out.
ALL-MALE ADVANTAGE
Ritamen thrive in the all-male environment. Our students have the freedom to explore their individual interests and identities and can pursue their goals with con dence in their own abilities and mutual respect for their peers.
We strive and succeed in creating a male cama- raderie and brotherhood. The supportive, all-male environment lays the foundation for our students as they grow into men who even- tually become productive members of their community, men of faith and men of family.
ABC • ADVICE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
The mission of the Advice Beyond the Classroom program (a nonpro t organi- zation focused on professional development education) is simple: To "manufac- ture luck" and that luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Established in 2014 by visionary alumnus and Board of Directors member, Mr. Nick Lo- Maglio '04, the ABC program is a networking giant featuring over 75 alumni, 50+ mentors and advisors and 25 current students in the sophomore, junior and senior classes. The program is competitive, both in gaining entry and in sustaining success. The members of the program are ranked throughout the year and compete for end-of-the-year awards, college scholarships, and grants. A main goal of the ABC Program—and of Nick’s personally—is to help young Ritamen nd their career path and discover success. ABC’s professional devel- opment curriculum will give our students a leg-up on many of their competitors in college and the professional world. The real-life experience and skills being taught truly do go “beyond the classroom” at St. Rita. ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENTS
• Our start time of 8:30 a.m. gives students a little extra sleep every day, as studies show the male adolescent brain functions better with more rest and a later start time, when they are more alert. • Our 19-minute activities period and 42-minute lunch periods give students the chance to seek out teachers for extra help, study for quizzes or tests, enjoy plenty of time for lunch or snacks in the Dining Hall, or simply spend time with friends. Ritamen have the freedom to do what they need to do during these extended breaks from the classroom. • Our rotating schedule ensures that no two days are exactly the same, with classes held at di erent times throughout the day, when students are more alert and active. • Extended holiday breaks during school year around Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. St. Rita of Cascia High School
St. Rita High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young men, rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and the tradition of St. Augustine, following the Augustinian philosophy of education.
St. Rita aims to form each student as a whole person: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially, and to provide its young men with the necessary skills to succeed in college and in life, leading to life-long learning and personal awareness.
St. Rita High School at the Bernard J. DelGiorno Campus
The construction of the Mrozek Family Fitness Center scheduled for completion in the fall of 2018.
600 21 14:1 Student Body Size Average Student Student - Teacher Ratio BY THEClass Size N "Life at St. Rita for my son and our family could be summed up in a motto, “All People Are Welcome”. The St. Rita family and student brotherhood have been magni cent! I have witnessed people from many backgrounds and ages recognize the St. Rita logo as my son wears it with extreme pride. Living in our current culture where division and exclusion of various people is happening, St. Rita is proof that we can function productively together beyond our di erences! We are grateful to be part of the St. Rita community!" --Deondre Bedgood, father of Langston, Class of 2020 (Kenwood Academy, Chicago) "In his rst two years at St. Rita, our son has been provided much opportunity for academic, as well as personal, growth. He has made great friends in both the classroom and on the athletic (Soccer) eld. We live in the south suburbs and he passes other Catholic high schools on his way to school each day at St. Rita. We remain thrilled that he selected St. Rita as the high school for him and greatly value the opportunities being provided him as a member of the brotherhood at St. Rita."
-- Jim '84 and Colleen Breslin, parents of Brendan, Class of 2020 (Incarnation, Crestwood)
The construction of the John McNicholas Clubhouse scheduled for completion in the fall of 2018.
24,596 187 1 Grammar schools S T. R I TA UMBERSSt. Rita Alumni since 1905 represented by student body FAMILY Through the Augustinian core values of Veritas (Truth), Unitas (Unity), and Caritas (Love), St. Rita strives to develop a bond between the members of the entire family: Augustinians, veritas | unitas | caritas faculty, sta , students, parents, and alumni. While not all TRUTH UNITY LOVE students who attend St. Rita are Catholic, we help to develop each student’s relationship with God and his faith.
ST. RITA
SPIRITUALITY
FAMILY ACADEMICS
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
CORNERSTONES Faith & Values Fr. Paul Galetto, O.S.A., Ph.D., Head of School, and the Augustinian community of priests, brothers, and educators, challenge students to be SPIRITUALITY restless in their pursuit of the knowledge of God. The Augustinian priests and brothers live in our on-campus monastery, working as teachers, administrators, and campus ministers and help promote our Augustinian Core Values of Truth, Unity and Love.
Spiritual Growth • Four years of Theology classes • All-School Mass once a week • Mass and communion services available every morning • Daily prayer • Thursday novena to St. Rita • Opportunities to receive the sacrament of reconciliation • Opportunity to receive the sacraments of Initiation to the Catholic Church
R.O.S.E. Hours (Re ective Outward Service Experience) Each year, freshman and sophomore students are required to ful ll a number of service hours to others. It is in serving those most in need that the Augustinian values of Veritas (Truth), Unitas (Unity), and Caritas (Love), are especially fostered in Ritamen and the social calling of the Christian life is actively realized.
Service • Weekly mission collection to support the Augustinian Missions in Peru • Weekly trips to nearby P.A.D.S. food/clothing shelter • Summer service trips with Habitat for Humanity • Knights of Augustine student faith and service fraternity
Retreats • All classes participate in retreats each school year • Juniors and seniors experience a four-day Kairos retreat o -site FAMILY
The Napleton Family Grade School: St. Francis Xavier, LaGrange
”ST. RITA IS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR OUR BOYS!“ Our journey from LaGrange to St. Rita began when our well-prepared curriculum; they are engaged in the classroom oldest son, Marty ’13, started looking at high schools. We by quali ed teachers. Finally, they are encouraged to get researched several Catholic schools, visited the open houses, involved outside of the classroom – sports, band, theatre, attended shadow days – eventually deciding on St. Rita. Our student government and many clubs…. there is something second son, Frank, graduated in May ’18 and our last son, for everyone! Luke, is a junior. Each son’s reason to attend St. Rita was similar…” I feel at home here!” The overall LOVE that the boys show and feel for St. Rita is REAL! The friends they made are family – brothers – for life. St. Rita provides all the developmental tools that are needed Our sons entered St. Rita of Cascia as impressionable young for our sons to succeed. First, it is a spiritual, faith- lled boys and graduated as caring, well educated and con dent community. The Ritamen attend weekly mass and are Ritamen! helping the community through service. The newly imple- Top: Frank ‘18 and Marty ’13. mented Caritas project is an assignment with a powerful Middle: Clare, Luke '20, Frank '18 and Bob purpose. Second, the students are challenged with a Bottom: Marty ‘13, Frank ’18, and Luke ‘20 Jaime Banuelos, Class of 2019
Grade School: St. Gall, Chicago
Activities at St. Rita: Soccer (team captain), Student Choir, Big Brothers Program, Spanish Club
What made you decide to attend St. Rita? What is the greatest lesson you learned while at I had no idea where I wanted to go for high school until I St. Rita? shadowed at St. Rita. When I shadowed, I saw teachers who The greatest lesson I’ve learned is to always have faith in care about their students and want them to succeed. I also yourself. A little faith goes a long way and allows you to saw a brotherhood that I hadn’t seen at any other high accomplish things you thought were impossible for you to school. The St. Rita brotherhood made me attend Rita. Every ever do. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the eld, or in life, a time I set foot on campus I feel at home, welcomed, and I little faith goes a long way. enjoy every day with my Rita brothers. What is your advice for What is your favorite memory of St. Rita so far? future grade school My favorite memory is my Junior year Spring Concert. It was students in choosing a the rst year St. Rita put together a vocals class which was high school? essentially the St. Rita choir. We performed for the last time of My advice is to choose a the school year at the concert and it was amazing to be up high school where you there with my Rita brothers and perform as a group. will grow not just academ- ically or sports wise, but What is so important about the family aspect of where you will grow St. Rita? spiritually and make real St. Rita is a huge family. The whole faculty and sta get to friends for life. St. Rita is know each individual student on a personal level that you that to me! won’t nd anywhere else. St. Rita truly cares about its students even after they are gone. Once you become a Ritaman you will always be a part of the St. Rita family. St. Rita Curriculum and Academic Accomplishments
Our courses include 15 College Board-approved Advanced Placement (AP) classes in all subject areas and honors courses in nearly every academic department. Motivated and ACADEMICS quali ed students who take advantage of these o erings are well-prepared to enter the nation’s most competitive universities with academic scholarships.
$ % $ + + MILLION 17. 3 MILLION 91 81.8 earned in college scholarships by of the $17.3 million earned earned in college scholarships the Class of 2018. An average of was academic based awards over the past 5 years BY$156,000 per student. THE NU AP COURSES English - Language & French Studio Art Biology Composition Human Geography US Government & Calculus English - Literature & Music Theory Politics Chemistry Composition Psychology US History European History Spanish World History We o er an appropriately challenging curriculum for 1:1 IPAD PROGRAM • St. Rita High School is in its fth year as a 1:1 iPad the college-bound student. Focused on developing school. Students and teachers alike are bene ting from the wide range of the essential tools for success at the college level, uses this technology o ers. Students books are downloaded on their these courses also stretch students to grow in many iPads, taking away the need for individual books for their many classes ways and inspire them with interesting electives. (saving money along the way). The goal of the 1:1 iPad Program is not to Many students often take honors and AP courses. make students merely good iPad users--as nothing will ever replace our student-to-teacher interaction--but to make the students smart, ethical, users of the important device and to see it as a learning tool.
St. Rita proudly supports graduates heading into all branches of the United States Military.
28 22 % honors average 70 overall average of teaching faculty, counselors ACT score ACT score and administrators hold BY THE NU MBERSadvanced degrees HONORS COURSES Science ELECTIVE COURSES African-American Literature Band Social Studies (Partial List below) Sports Medicine English Spanish Forensic Science Intro to Guitar French Technology Chicago Authors Beginner Band Latin Theology Irish-American Literature Digital Photography Mathematics Sports Journalism Apple App Design A true Ritaman embraces the core values of Truth, Unity, and Love by immersing himself in all aspects of service, faith, and fun. Ritamen do this in a number of ways: participating in any of our 30 clubs, promoting school spirit at Homecoming Week, STUDENT Spirit Week events, proms, dances, class events, pep rallies, and volunteering for the Blood Drive, St. Baldrick’s, PADS Shelter, Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for INVOLVEMENT Humanity, and Special Olympics. They lead by example with the core values as their guide. Clubs Big Brothers Certamen (Latin Scholastic Bowl Team) Chess Team Choir Comic Books Club Cooking Club Creative Arts Society French Club Jazz Band Knights of Augustine Latin Club Marching Band Model UN National Honor Society NATIR Satirical Newspaper Paintball Club Ping Pong and Games Club Pro-Life Club S.A.D.D. Scholastic Bowl Team Seinfeld Club Soccer Club Social Justice Club Spanish Club Sports Fantasy Leagues STEM Club Stock Club Student Government Symphonic Band Theater Yearbook Club "The Cascian" Athletics Some of the accomplishments of our athletic teams from the 2017-18 academic year are below:
TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Wrestling IHSA Class 2A State 3rd Place • Football Class 7A State Quarter-Finalists • Volleyball IHSA Elite 8 State Finals • Hockey Kennedy Cup Semi-Finalist • Track-and-Field IHSA State Meet Participants • Water Polo Sectional Finalists • Lacrosse IHSA State Quarter-Finalists • Baseball 2017 IHSA Summer State Champions • 5 Varsity Regional Championships (Wrestling, Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball, Golf) • 2 Varsity Sectional Championships (Wrestling, Volleyball) Mustangs Competing Professional Alumni since 2011 In Division 1 Athletics Louis Cox ’18 (football, Davidson) Chris Childers ’18 (football, Indiana State) Marc Mondesir ’17 (football, Illinois) Jake Stover ’17 (football, Illinois)
Sean Coghlan ’17 (football, Illinois) Mike Kafka ’05 Darius Fleming ’08 Tim Zaleski ’17 (football, Wyoming) Northwestern University University of Notre Dame, New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Steve Washilewski ’17 (baseball, Kansas) Austin O’Connor ’17 (wrestling, North Carolina)
Theo Phipps ’17 (track, Southern Illinois) Jake Silzer ’16 (wrestling, Illinois) Mateo Zunica ’16 (baseball, Kansas) Dominic Sarro ’16 (baseball, Villanova) Pat O’Connor ’12, Danny Gleaves ’16 (baseball, Michigan State) Eastern Michigan University, Mark Payton ’10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Matt Conrath ’07 Thomas Stacker Jr., ’16 (football, South Dakota State) University of Texas, University of Virginia, New York Yankees St. Louis Rams Brandon Williams ’16 (football, Arkansas State) Drew Walega ’16 (football, Eastern Illinois) Chris Williams ’16 (basketball, Central Connecticut State) Brandon Gaston ’15 (football, Western Illinois) C.J. Weydeman ’15 (football, Western Illinois) Zack Soria ’12 Tom Rehfeld ’15 (football, Western Illinois) Florida International University, Tom Scho eld ’15 (football, Valparaiso) Atlanta Braves Bruce Gaston ’10 Purdue University, Myles Carter ’15 (basketball, Seattle) Chicago Bears Terrence Roberts ’15 (football, Valparaiso) Ryan Donahue ’06 Charles Matthews ’15 (basketball, Michigan) University of Iowa, Kain Harris ’15 (basketball, Kent State) Detroit Lions Armani Chaney ’15 (basketball, Tennessee State) Anthony Ray ’13 Marty Bechina ’15 (baseball, Michigan State) Logan College, St. Louis Cardinals Eric Walker ’15 (track, Minnesota) Tim McCarthy ’15 (wrestling, Illinois) Tony Zych ’08 University of Louisville, Jake Shepski ’14 (baseball, Xavier) Seattle Mariners John Regan ’14 (football, Valparaiso) Vic Law ’14 (basketball, Northwestern) Joe Filomeno ’11 University of Louisville, Dominique Matthews ’14 (basketball, UIC) Texas Rangers Mike Costanzo ’14 Austin Peay State, FALL WINTER SPRING Tampa Bay Rays SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS Football Basketball Baseball Cross Country Wrestling Track Kenny Golladay ’12 Northern Illinois University, Golf Hockey Lacrosse Detroit Lions Soccer Bowling Rugby Nate Soria ’14 Swimming Volleyball Tony Hicks ’12 Xavier, Tampa Bay Rays Penn/Louisville, Surrey Scorchers, Water Polo Euro Basketball Facilities At St. Rita
Students can take advantage of a number of facilities on our 37-acre campus. In the last ve years, signi cant campus improvements and renovations have been funded through alumni donations and support, which did not require any tuition dollars to be used.
PAT CRONIN FIELD AT DOYLE STADIUM Home to many Mustang sports teams, Doyle Stadium was renovated in 2014 adding a new state-of-the-art arti cial playing surface to Pat Cronin Field with an eight lane all-weather track.
MIKE ZUNICA FIELD Dedicated to retired baseball coach and current St. Rita President Mike Zunica, in May 2017. Mike Zunica Field is home to three state championships and 26 Catholic League titles.
ST. RITA POOL Our on-campus pool, renovated in 2014, is home to St. Rita Swimming and Water Polo teams, equipped with balcony seating for fans. MROZEK FAMILY FITNESS CENTER The 6,000-square-foot tness center, opening in 2018, will o er Ritamen a rst-class tness center and weight room, complete with weights, machines, and an indoor turf practice area for agility drills and light running. This will be open for all students at St. Rita--not just sports teams.
JOHN MCNICHOLAS BASEBALL CLUBHOUSE Opening in 2018, St. Rita will have the pre-eminent high school baseball clubhouse, locker room and concession facility, located along the left eld line of Mike Zunica Field. Mustang players will be just steps away from taking the eld with this new, state-of-the-art facility.
MCCARTHY STUDENT CENTER The McCarthy Center is a full student activity center equipped with televi- sions, foosball, ping-pong, and pool tables. Food from Millie's Cafe is also available everyday until 6pm.
ST. RITA SHRINE SOCCER HOUSE CHAPEL Opened in 2017, the The heart of St. Rita St. Rita Soccer House High School lies within features individual our St. Rita Shrine player lockers, Chapel. Home to TV screens to watch all-school masses, lm, room for storage weddings, baptisms, and a coaches o ce. and many other events.
ST. RITA GYMNASIUM Installed in August of 2018, St. Rita features a brand new, top of the industry gym oor for the Mustang basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. The gym will also be equipped with new bleachers and seating capacity for over 1,500 fans and spectators. Admissions & Financial Aid All students who wish to enroll at St. Rita are welcome to apply for nancial aid. In order to be considered for nancial aid, a family must apply online. During the 2018-19 school year, nancial aid awards ranged from $500 up to $10,000 with the average amount being between $2,000 and $2,500. In order to receive aid a family must demonstrate need and the student must be able to make a positive contribution to the St. Rita Family and community through academics, activities, or both. Legacy, merit and service awards are included in the dollar amount that a family receives. After lling out the online form for nancial aid, it takes roughly three weeks for St. Rita High School to determine the amount of aid a family will receive for their son(s).
St. Rita o ers need-based nancial aid in addition to academic scholarships. Through the generosity of St. Rita alumni, donors and benefactors, we are able to award over $1 million in nancial aid and awards to current St. Rita families.
Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, students will be awarded academic scholarships based on their scores on the St. Rita Scholarship Test held in December. Students will be tested in three subject areas, Math, English and Reading, and the average of the three sub-scores will determine the amount of the academic scholarship. See the table below.
National Percentile Score Academic Scholarship 96 - 99+ $10,000 90 - 95 $5,000 85 - 89 $2,000 80 - 84 $1,000
Shadow Day Information
Who? All 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys interested in attending St. Rita.
What? Join a current Ritaman student during the school day to see what a typical day in high school is like. Lunch is provided to each shadow. Please dress in your grade school or St. Rita attire. Students can sign up online at www.stritahs.com or call (773) 925-RITA (7482) to speak to Director of Admissions, Mr. Ed Leiser '04.
When? Students can shadow on any day that St. Rita has a full day of school. Please arrive at St. Rita at approximately 8:15 a.m. and be picked up at 2:45 p.m.
Where? Please enter through the main entrance of the school, which is located on the west side of campus. Shadow students will check-in at the west (back parking lot) entrance before heading over to the Admissions O ce.
St. Rita High School abides by all applicable policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the IHSA. In doing so, St. Rita High School does not promise or o er athletic scholarships of any kind. Violations of IHSA policies may result in loss of eligibility for the student, coach and/or school. In recognition of our shared ministry, St. Rita High School also does not promise, predict or otherwise allude to speci c dollar amounts regarding tuition assistance or nancial aid before a student takes the entrance exam. St. Rita High School promotes the best attributes of our own school while respecting the legacy and traditions of other Catholic high schools. Transportation
St. Rita High School is committed to providing students with the most e cient, a ordable, and safest transporta- tion possible. Our privately owned shuttle buses allow students to have a convenient commute at a lower cost. All bus routes have morning, after school, and after activities availability. This list is only a representation of typical routes. Routes are redrawn every year based upon ridership.
NEAR NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE Stops beginning in Wrigleyville and Lakeview, continuing south on Lake Shore Drive to Hyde Wrigleyville Park and Bronzeville.
BRIDGEPORT Stops beginning in Little Village and Pilsen, continuing throughout the Bridgeport and Canaryville areas.
GARFIELD RIDGE
Stops beginning in Gar eld Ridge, Archer Avenue Berwyn and 55th Street. Cicero
Bridgeport WESTERN SUBURBS LaGrange Stops beginning in Bolingbrook, Oak Brook and Willow Springs.
SOUTHEAST CHICAGO & NORTHWEST INDIANA Stops beginning in Northwest Indiana, continuing through Lansing, Steger, Chicago Heights, and Matteson.
SOUTH SUBURBAN
Stops beginning in Crestwood, continuing to 103rd Street Oak Lawn through Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Mt. Greenwood & Beverly.
Alsip SHUTTLE SERVICES FROM METRA LINES Crestwood SouthWest Service Line (SWS) New Lenox, Orland Park, Palos, Frankfort, Mokena, Homer Glen, Worth,
Chicago Ridge, and Oak Lawn are a short train ride Dolton to the Wrightwood Metra Station where the South Hollland
St. Rita shuttle runs. Hammond 80 80 Lansing
This map is only a representation of the many neighborhoods St. Rita accommodates with our bus routes. SAVE THE DATE!
Grammar School Events Calendar
Prospective Parents Information Basketball Shooting Clinic 8th Grade Scholarship Exam Breakfast Friday, October 26, 2018 • 5:30--7:00pm Saturday, December 1, 2018 • 8:00am Friday, September 7, 2018 • 9:30--11:00am Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament Grade School Open Gym Baseball Clinic Saturday, October 27, 2018 • 12:00--4:00pm Thursday, December 27, 2018 • 12:00--1:30pm Saturday, September 15, 2018 • 12:00--2:00pm Volleyball Clinic Presidents' Day Shadow Day Soccer Clinic Saturday, October 27, 2018 • 10:30am--12:00pm (6th and 7th graders) Monday, September 17, 2018 • 7:00--9:00pm Monday, February 18, 2019 • 8:00am--2:45pm Prospective Moms Shadow Day Grade School Soccer Night Friday, November 2, 2018 • 9:00--11:30am Class of 2023 Welcome Night Reception (St. Rita vs. Providence) Tuesday/Wednesday • March 5 or 6 • 6:00pm Thursday, September 20, 2018 • 6:30pm Honors Program Information Night Wednesday, November 7, 2018 • 7:00pm Columbus Shadow Day #1 (6th--8th grades) Friday, October 5, 2018 • 8:00am--2:45pm Open House #2 Sunday, November 11, 2018 • 10:00am--12:00pm Columbus Shadow Day #2 (8th graders only) (Family Mass at 9:30am) St. Rita of Cascia High School Monday, October 8, 2018 7740 S. Western Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60620 8:00am--2:45pm 8th Grade Shadow Week Monday-Friday Open House #1 November 26 -- November 30, 2018 Sunday, October 21, 2018 • 12:00--2:00pm (any day available) • 8:30am--2:45pm (Family Mass at 11:30am) St. Rita High School @StRitaHS @StRitaHS