Saint Ignatius

Congrats to girls swimming/diving on winning their 19th IHSA sectional championship. Maya Arroyo, Aisling Crowley, Jilly MacNamara, Jasmine Morgan, Lipa Niaura and Julieta Tracy all qualified for the IHSA State Championships which will be held this coming Friday. Go Wolfpack!!!

Saint Ignatius Varsity Sail had a banner weekend! Led by skippers Peter Barnard & Avery Baldwin, along w/ crew, Sofia Sandoval, Thomas Snyder & Jack Duffy they won the Great Lakes Qualifier in Culver, IN. The team also advances to the Great Lakes Championship this November!

We came together for the Chairman’s Dinner last night to honor Marie-Claude Schauer & her late husband Peter w/ the school’s highest honor, the Dei Gloriam Award. They have been helping support our students for almost 4 decades (since their own son, Marc ‘86, attended).

We got to sit in on a rehearsal of "The Addams Family." It's not just looking good. It's looking GREAT! Can't wait for the 11/4 debut of the Harlequins' latest production. Nov. 4, 5, 11 & 12 @ 7:30pm, Nov. 5 & 12 @ 2pm. Tix @ harlequinstickets@ignatius.org or 312-432-8307.

Taking science on the road: Members of the Ignatius Wolfbyte Robotics Team attended Purdue University's Boiler Bot Battle! After qualification matches, the team was ranked 12th. That’s the highest ranking for the team going into playoff alliance selection this year! #AMDG

Ignatius alums from ‘72, ‘77, ‘82, ‘87 & ‘97 came to campus for their reunions this weekend. The smiles tell everything about how strong those bonds forged years ago -- still are. See more photos at #photo/1701710" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ignatius.org/about-us/media…

For the 1st time in 10 years, the Saint Ignatius Boys Cross Country team is champion of the Chicago Catholic League. Coach Ernst said, “This group worked hard since last year to get here. If you had asked anyone last summer before the season, no one would have picked us to win."

YOUR CHARIOT AWAITS!! 6th, 7th and 8th Graders: Have you ever wondered how people in the ancient world lived? Saint Ignatius College Prep has its Latin Days primer, and it includes chariot races!!! Just click the link for registration information. linktr.ee/ignatiuschicago

STATE CHAMPS!!! IT'S THE BEST KIND OF REPEAT! The Saint Ignatius Boys Golf Team won the State title for the second year in a row. We are so very proud of these young men!!!

Saint Ignatius science students in Chris Marks' classes visited the Wild Mile along the banks of Goose Island on the Chicago River. The field trip was the result of a collaboration with the Shedd Aquarium. Urban Rivers was part of it, too.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Our Erika's Lighthouse Teen Panel is raising awareness about adolescent depression & good mental health w/ presentations, Q&A & activities. Thanks Erika's Lighthouse Officers/Exec Board… and to our school social worker & counselor who moderate the club!

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. The Saint Ignatius College Prep Choir and Orchestra took us on a musical trip around the world at Church of the Holy Family. The fall concert was a wonderful adventure. Thank you for making us smile!

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INTRODUCING A POTENTIAL PROFESSION W/ SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - As they put on their blue gowns/gloves, the guest instructor said, “This is surgical prep.” Yes, veterinary surgical prep came to the Saint Ignatius College Prep Sci. Dept. See more at: ignatius.org/news-detail?pk…

KUDOS OF THE HIGHEST ORDER! Ignatius President John Chandler & Prefect of Studies Sterling Brown are so proud of this year's National Merit Semifinalists. We hope you'll help us congratulate them, by clicking here! #AMDG #ltelnflammateOmnia

Business Society Author Event. Paul Darley '81 will discuss his book, SOLD! The Art of Relationship Sales Using Emotional Intelligence & Authentic Leadership. 9.28.22 at 8:00 am at River Forest Country Club, 15W 468 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. Register at: ignatius.myschoolapp.com/page/events/up…

In Memoriam – Fr. John O’Malley, SJ. He was a renowned historian of the 20th-century church and taught history for 3 years at Ignatius during his Jesuit formation. Read more at americamagazine.org/faith/2022/09/…

We are seeking volunteers to help with the hole in one contests at our Annual Golf Classic for Tuition Assistance next Thursday, September 22nd at Cog Hill! Pairs of two (recruit a friend to join you!) will be stationed at holes throughout the four courses signupgenius.com/go/8050b44a4ac…

FAITH FAMILY Our freshman and sophomore families came together for a special Mass Sunday. Also on Sunday (2nd two pics) The San Ignacio Society had a welcome picnic for our community...especially the Class of '26. We are a campus in motion…always. Photo credit John Chandler😊.