We’re on our way to our 11th consecutive year of 100% of the graduating class being accepted to college! Our third virtual College Acceptance Celebration for the Class of 2021 was held on March 24th to celebrate seniors accepted to college from the Class of 2021.
News from Cristo Rey | Spring 2021
The Cristo Rey Jesuit High School community continues to thrive in the midst of many challenges. We are very proud of our students and graduates and grateful for your support and partnership!
97%
Attendance Rate
93%
Students meeting or exceeding expectations in the workplace, as reported by supervisors
112
Members of the of the Class of 2021
90%
Percentage of the Class of 2021 that has been accepted to college, as of March 2020
90% of the Class of 2021 is Accepted to College!
As of March 2021, 90% of the Class of 2021 has been accepted to college.

While COVID-19 has paused one of our favorite traditions of celebrating each senior as they are accepted to college in front of an audience of parents, friends, family, teachers, and greater Cristo Rey community, we continue to honor the Class of 2021's achievements virtually.

We have held three virtual College Acceptance Celebrations since January 2021. Watch earlier celebrations of seniors' college acceptances on YouTube below and save the date for our final celebration of the school year on April 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
Black Student Union & Poetry Club Co-Host Virtual Poetry Event
The Cristo Rey Jesuit Black Student Union (BSU) and Poetry Club recently held their second virtual poetry event on March 25.

Spoken word poet and Cristo Rey alum Isha Camara ’17, Cristo Rey board member and poet Fr. Joseph Brown, SJ, local Saint Paul poet, Michael Kleber-Diggs, and Sillerman Prize-winning poet Ladan Osman read and discussed the craft of poetry with Cristo Rey student poets.

Participating students included sophomore Jenell Z., juniors Helen M., Zaira R., and Jacqueline J., and seniors Kadija K., Yahir P. and Precious M. The event was organized and emceed by English faculty member Mr. Czaia.

Click here to watch this powerful event!
Junior Marketing & Communications Intern Advancing Her Career at Children's Minnesota
Junior Michelle R.A. has been doing amazing work Children’s Minnesota as a Marketing and Communications intern. This is Michelle’s third year working with Children’s Minnesota and she has recently been entrusted to apply her excellent writing skills on the job! Last month, she contributed to a segment that aired live on WCCO which focused on how it can be difficult for families to also keep up with staying active and eating right during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Michelle wrote a blog for the Children’s Minnesota website talking about being a high schooler during the pandemic.

Children’s Minnesota is just one of our over 85+ Corporate Work Study Program Partners strengthening the competence, confidence and aspiration of Cristo Rey students and investing in the development of a diverse workforce. To learn more about becoming a Corporate Partner or sponsoring a team of students, contact jobs@cristoreytc.org.
Jericho Sims '17 Leads Texas Longhorns to First Big 12 Tournament Title
Congratulations to Cristo Rey alum Jericho Sims ’17 on his spectacular season with the University of Texas Longhorns. Jericho and the Longhorns finished the season with a 19 – 8 record, good enough for third best in the Big 12. Perhaps Jericho’s biggest on court accomplishment while at Texas was the Longhorn’s Big 12 Tournament Championship run this year where they won Texas’s first ever Big 12 Championship. Individually Jericho shined on the court as well, posting averages of 9.2 points per game and 7.2 rebounds per game.

Whether he is on or off the court, Jericho has continued to make the Cristo Rey community proud. He is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in African & African Diaspora Studies and minoring in Anthropology. He's an avid reader, deep thinker and an even better person than he is a basketball player. Congratulations on your outstanding season, Jericho, we can’t wait to see what you do next!
Mitzari Salgado '20 Earns Prestigious Public Policy Scholarship
Mitzari Salgado '20 is a first-year student at St. Catherine University. Her goal is to become an ASL certified deaf interpreter. Mitzari recently earned a scholarship to attend the PLEN Women in Public Policy Seminar. Due to of COVID-19, the four-day event was held virtually in January 2021.

Mitzari was exuberant when she spoke about the women leaders she met on Capitol Hill, her new networking skills, and knowledge of public policy. She credits the Corporate Work Study Program for giving her the foundation and skills to launch into the next chapter of her life.

Way to "go and set the world on fire," Mitzari!
Cristo Rey Board Member Recognized as a 2021 '40 Under 40' Honoree
Congratulations to Board Member, Emma Gergen, for being selected as one of "40 Under 40" in our region by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Vice President at Carlson Private Capital Partners, Emma was recruited to join the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School board because of her commitment to education and expanding opportunities for women and people from culturally diverse populations in the finance industry. She is also a supervisor to a Cristo Rey student.

Emma will be featured, along with fellow honorees, in the April 23 "40 Under 40" Awards publication of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Pathway to Success is Going Back to School!
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is reimagining its seventh annual Pathway to Success event!

The Pathway to Success event has historically celebrated the successes of our students and graduates, as well as recognized benefactors and Corporate Work Study partners whose generosity and involvement in the school make a Cristo Rey education possible.

Last year, the event was held virtually due to the pandemic. This summer, we're hoping to host a COVID-19 compliant outdoor event and open house. Stay tuned for more details!
Save the Date & Register for Upcoming Events
College Acceptance Celebration
Thursday, April 22, 6:00 PM

Virtual Lunch & Learn
Friday, April 30, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Baccalaureate Mass 
Friday, June 11, 2021, 6:30 PM
Streamed live to the community.

Graduation
Saturday, June 12, 2021, 2:00 PM
Streamed live to the community.
Support Cristo Rey's Resilience
The Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) is the cornerstone of what makes a Cristo Rey school unique. Due to the economic uncertainty caused by the global pandemic and its impact on CWSP, we anticipate a significant revenue shortfall over the next two years.

How you can help: 
“Lent is a good time for sacrificing.
Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.”
-Pope Francis


During Lent, we are called to seek God through prayer and scripture, to practice self-control through fasting, and to charitable action through almsgiving. Lent is an opportunity for us to reflect and re-engage in the commitment and expression of our faith.

Your support and belief in us and our mission is crucial as we adapt to the new realities​​​​​​​ and needs of students, families and Corporate Work Study Partners in an increasingly virtual world. 

Funds raised during Lent will support our Resilience Fund.

Please consider a gift of $25, $50, $100 or $500.
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