The Augustinian Tradition forms the whole person--
spiritually, intellectually, and socially.
We believe that we are all part of a larger picture. At St. Rita, young men learn from the very beginning the importance of giving to others. We constantly offer our students the opportunity to contribute their time, talents, and energy to the outside community. Many of our young men volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, sponsor local food drives, participate in the Red Cross blood drive, and are active in the Kairos Youth Program.
Socially, young women are welcomed to our campus to help us cheer on our athletic teams, help build school spirit at pep rallies, and to attend our dances.
Homecoming
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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"Veni. Vidi. Vici. – |
"Commit to the Mustang" |
Coming |
Activities Directory
Director
Mrs. Jodi McLawhorn
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Assistant
Ms. Cindy Gradek
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Activities Team
- Mr. Josh Blaszak
- Mrs. Vicki Blaszak
- Ms. Cindy Gradek
- Mr. Kieran Kellam
- Mrs. Jodi McLawhorn
St. Rita’s Chess Club practices weekly throughout the school year, and competes against other schools in the Catholic League.
Moderator: Mr. Dan Carroll | Ext. 6535
The Hispanic Culture Club is one of the most active organizations at St. Rita. Open to all students, the club celebrates Hispanic culture and educates the student body on unique traditions. The club also has a service element as well. 2008-2009 Officers: President – Daniel Castro.
Moderator: Mr. Antonio Miranda | Ext. 6528.
Hispanic Culture Club Events and Activities
- Created a Dia de los Muertos Altar
- Hosted Dinner Dance and Art Show
- Visited the Chicago Food Depository
- Held meetings with Maria High School’s World Languages Club
- Attended United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference
Intramural Sports are a great way for students to start their day with some exercise and a little healthy competition. Playing football in the fall and basketball in the winter, homerooms field teams that compete with other homerooms from their grade level, culminating in a freshman vs. sophomore and junior vs. senior championship game. Each team plays approximately once every two weeks for the first 30 minutes of their homeroom period.
Moderator: Mr. Jay Standring | Ext. 6524
Knights of Augustine Service Fraternity
The Knights of Augustine is one of the most active organizations at St. Rita, and boasts over 125 pledged members. The K of A provides opportunites for Ritamen to give back to their community, through performing service at locations such as the Chicago PADS Shelter or organizing collections for the Knights of Columbus. K of A members also help out with St. Rita liturgical duties, such as serving as lectors, altar servers, and eucharistic ministers.
Moderators: Mrs. Vicki Blaszak & Campus Ministry Staff | Ext. 6673
The St. Rita Math Club is for students who are interested in challenging themselves to explore advanced mathematics in a competitive setting. The Math Club practices biweekly, and competes against other Catholic League Schools. Moderator: TBD
The Ritan Student Newspaper View Latest Edition
The Ritan has a long tradition at St. Rita, with its first issue appearing in 1930. A newspaper for the students and run by the students, The Ritan provides coverage of and insight into the major events happening at the school. Currently, the Ritan staff produces six eight-page issues per school year, although sometimes special issues have twelve pages. Writing, Photography and Layout Design are the major categories in which students can contribute.
Moderator: Mr. Tim Baffoe | Ext. 6539
The St. Rita Scholastic Bowl Club fields both varsity and junior varsity teams as they compete with other schools in the Catholic League in game-show style meets that require knowledge of several subjects, include history, math, and science. Moderator: Mr. Tim Baffoe | Ext. 6539
The Stock Market Club teaches students about the importance of the world economy and the basics of trading stocks. Teams compete state-wide and move up the rankings based on the growth of their investment, which they monitor on financial websites. The club has a fall and spring session.
Moderator: Mr. Mike Gallagher | Ext. 6625
SADD Students Against Destructive Decisions
The SADD Club at St. Rita is very active in promoting a safe and sober lifestyle for high school students. Members spread the message of respect for the law and for your body during events throughout the school year.
Moderator: Mrs. Jodi McLawhorn | Ext. 6667
SADD Events
- Red Ribbon Week
- Teen DUI Prevention Program (in conjunction with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department)
- Dead for a Day
St. Rita’s Theater Group is going through a revival of interest, as more students are trying their hand at performing arts. The group puts on a variety show in the fall, and a play in the spring. Female parts are filled by students from schools such as Mother McAuley and Maria.
Moderator: Ms. Stephanie Saul | Ext. 6510
The Video Games Club is open to everyone from the casual Madden player to the all out gamer. Tournaments are held monthly on systems such as Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3.
Moderator: Mrs. Marilyn Shannon | Ext. 6537
The Cascian is St. Rita’s Yearbook, and is produced by the students. The events of the school year are captured through photographs, and memories are made through recollection of funny quotes and major milestones. Writing articles and captions, photography of school events, and layout and design of the actual book are the major categories in which students can participate.
Moderator: Mrs. Mary Misiora | Ext. 6511