The majority of 18-year-old high school students probably have other things on their mind than working with the homeless and serving their communities. There are just not too many high school boys who put “community service” on the top line of their agendas. At St. Rita High School, however, some students value community service and [...]
Four St. Rita of Cascia High School seniors recently made commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers in the Ivy League this fall. Michael Zunica (Palos Heights, St. Alexander) will be attending Columbia University in New York City; Tony Hicks (South Holland, McKinley Jr. High) and Max Kurucar (Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn Hometown Middle [...]
Congratulations to Coach Carroll and the Striking Mustangs who won the IHSA Sectionals on Saturday. Leading the way for the Mustangs were seniors Chris Ciciora (Top Bowler in Sectional, 1307 pins) and Anthony Sanders (Top 5 Bowler, 1218 pins). The Bowlers roll down to O’Fallon next weekend to compete in IHSA State Finals!
St. Rita of Cascia High School recently held their annual Variety Show. Eleven students wrote and performed thirteen acts comprised of a mix of improv and comedy sketches. They spent three months on the writing and rehearsing of the show including many late nights and weekends. The students involved were Jake Barcelona, Kevin Goosherst, Tom [...]
This college football bowl season was a special one for the St. Rita High School athletic department as eight of its former Mustang football players participated in a post-season bowl game. The eight former Mustangs had success while members of their St. Rita teams, and now are key members of their respective university teams. Four [...]
By Bob Narang Special to the Tribune St. Rita turned to its defense to fix some offensive woes Friday.The Mustangs forced 10 third-quarter turnovers to break open a 50-42 victory against No. 10 St. Ignatius in Catholic League North action. “At halftime we talked about trying to pick up the tempo on defense and [...]
St. Rita of Cascia High School senior Max Kurucar (Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School) was recently named one of three recipients in the Chicago area for the National Football Foundation (NFF) Scholar-Athlete Award. Christopher P. Kearney, NFF – Chicago Metro Chapter, Board of Directors, Volunteer President, notified Max of this very prestigious honor, with which he [...]
