Joe Schmidt
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🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Rob Martinelli ’96 & Terry Gillespie ’98 🌟 From the halls of St. Pat’s to one of Chicago’s most exciting developments, Rob Martinelli ’96 and Terry Gillespie ’98 are helping bring the new Chicago Fire FC stadium at The 78 to life. Both standout student-athletes and NHS members, they’ve carried the values of leadership and discipline into successful careers in construction and development. Today, Rob serves as Senior VP at Pepper Construction, while Terry is VP at Related Midwest. Together, their work is shaping the future of Chicago—proof that Shamrocks continue to lead, build, and make an impact. ☘️ #ShamrockSpotlight
With the victory over Jones, Coach Mike Bailey reached a significant milestone by securing his 700th win in his impressive 37-year career. This accomplishment makes him one of only 28 basketball coaches in IHSA history to achieve this remarkable feat CONGRATS COACH!!!
This place is packed. Tip off any moment.
St. Patrick has been better than expected all season long. The Shamrocks hung with Benet and Curie. And now they are beating highly-ranked squads. St. Patrick doesn't have a star, but it is a real team. The Shamrocks upset Marist on the road tonight. chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-ba…
Here for a Sun Times Top 25 matchup. Shamrocks look to grab a big road upset.
🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Bret Buganski ’03 🌟 Bret Buganski ’03 has built a standout career in broadcast journalism, working in newsrooms across the country and earning a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for accountability reporting. In December 2025, he came full circle, returning home to Chicago to join Fox 32 (WFLD-TV). Bret credits St. Pat’s with shaping the work ethic and purpose that guide his career today. A familiar face in the Shamrock community, he also proudly serves as emcee of the Green & Gold Gala, giving back to the school that helped launch his journey. ☘️ #ShamrockSpotlight
𝙰𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚍. 🪪 Addison Seban ⛳ Frederica Golf Club (GA) 🪪 Kiley Johnson ⛳ Wausau Country Club (WI)
Go Shamrock Basketball ☘️🏀
𝙰𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚍. 🪪 John Kuruc ⛳ Evanston Golf Club (IL) 🪪 Kate Cox ⛳ Oak Park Country Club (IL)
𝙰𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚍. 🪪 Ashley Bunkelman ⛳ Meadowbrook Country Club (WI) 🪪 Alexander Valdez ⛳ Riverside Golf Club (IL)
Congratulations to Head Basketball Coach Mike Bailey on being named @NFHS_Org Coaches Association 2024-25 Coach of the Year! We’re proud of Coach Bailey and all he’s accomplished as he leads the 13-2 Shamrocks into yet another successful season.🍀Congrats, Coach!
