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August
St. Rita of Cascia High School Kairos Program to Celebrate 100th Retreat
August 30, 2010
The next Kairos Retreat for St. Rita of Cascia High School seniors, which is set to take place at the end of September holds extra significance.
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St. Rita of Cascia High School Inducts 2010-2011 Student Government
August 30, 2010
Following St. Rita of Cascia High School’s opening all-school Mass on Friday, August 27th, the 2010-2011 Student Government was official inducted. Read More...
St. Rita of Cascia High School Announces September “Mustangs of the Month"
August 30, 2010
St. Rita of Cascia High School bestows the “Mustang of the Month” award every month during the academic year to notable students from each class. Read More...
St. Rita of Cascia High School Officially Inducts
Mr. Brendan Conroy as its 16th Principal
August 30, 2010
During St. Rita of Cascia High School’s opening all-school Mass on Friday, August 27th, Mr. Brendan Conroy was officially inducted by President Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. ’83 as the school’s 16th Principal. Read More...
Varsity Mustang Football Team Ready to Make a Run at Conference and State Titles
August 30, 2010
The St. Rita of Cascia High School Varsity Mustang Football team is back on the field, and the Ritamen are ready to compete in another action packed, winning season. Read More...
St. Rita of Cascia High School Achieves AdvancED/NCA CASI Accreditation
August 18, 2010
Mr. Brendan Conroy, Principal of St. Rita of Cascia High School, announced today that St. Rita was granted accreditation for the next five years beginning in 2010 from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI).
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St. Rita 35th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Nets $32,000 for Student Financial Aid
August 6, 2010
A stellar golfer turnout along with the generous support of sponsors led St. Rita of Cascia High School to host one of its most profitable Scholarship Golf Outings in school history on Friday, July 23rd.
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St. Rita of Cascia High School Ready to Kick Off the 2010-2011 Academic Year
August 6, 2010
It is once again back-to-school time and St. Rita of Cascia High School is ready to kick off the 2010-2011 Academic Year. Read More...
July
St. Rita of Cascia High School Use Summer Vacation to Serve Others
July 15, 2010
This summer, St. Rita offered two opportunities for young Ritamen to step away from their daily routines and participate in weeklong service trips. Read More...
June
Math Teacher Retires
After Nearly 50 Years
June 5, 2010
Mr. Lasky began teaching at St.
Rita in 1963 and is retiring after 47 years of
dedicated service to the St. Rita Family. Read More...
May
St. Rita High School honors Two Seniors as
“Mr. Mustang”
May 10, 2010
Two seniors from St. Rita of Cascia High School’s Class of 2010 were honored with St. Rita’s “Mr. Mustang” Award. Read More...
Students Honored at Vicariate V Youth Leadership Banquet
May 10, 2010
Nine students from St. Rita of Cascia High School were honored at the Seventh Annual Archdiocese of Chicago Vicariate V Youth Leadership Awards Banquet at Lexington House in Hickory Hills. Read More...
Students Confirmed by Bishop Francis Kane, D.D.
May 10, 2010
On May 4th, Bishop Francis Kane, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Chicago and Vicar for Vicariate II , celebrated an all-school Mass at St. Rita of Cascia High School, which also had the special purpose of administering the Sacraments of Initiation to six St. Rita students. Read More...
Spring Concert and Art Show features student work in the Fine Arts
May 10, 2010
On Wednesday, May 5th, the Auditorium and Library of St. Rita of Cascia High School showcased the amazing talents of St. Rita students in the Fine Arts with the Annual Spring Band Concert and Art Show. Read More...
May “Mustangs of the Month”
May 10, 2010
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April “Mustangs of the Month”
May 10, 2010
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April
St. Rita High School Recognizes Outstanding Seniors at the 20th Annual Academic Awards Banquet
April 28, 2010
On Sunday, April 25th students, faculty, staff, and family members of the St. Rita community came together to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of St. Rita’s graduating seniors. Read More...
St. Rita High School Theatre Group Entertains with Performance of Young Frankenstein
April 28, 2010
For three days St. Rita of Cascia High School’s Theatre Group entertained hundreds of people with their performances of Young Frankenstein.
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Basketball Banquet Honors Past and Present Basketball Players and Coaches
April 28, 2010
On Sunday, April 25th past and present St. Rita basketball players and coaches, along with their family and friends gathered for the 2010 Basketball Banquet. Read More...
Two Former Fighting Mustangs Receive Opportunity to Play in NFL
April 27, 2010
Two former Fighting Mustang Football players, Mike Kafka '05 and Tommy Harrington '06 both received opportunities to play in the NFL this weekend. Read More...
St. Rita of Cascia High School Announces Brendan Conroy as 16th Principal
April 13, 2010
Fr. Thomas McCarthy, O.S.A, President of St. Rita of Cascia High School, is proud to announce Brendan Conroy as the 16th Principal of St. Rita of Cascia High School, effective July 1, 2010. Read More...
Students poke fun at St. Rita with satirical newspaper
April 5, 2010
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Students Roll Up Sleeves to Donate Blood
April 1, 2010
On Thursday, March 25, 2010 students from St. Rita of Cascia High School rolled up their sleeves to donate the gift of blood to those in need.
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March
St. Rita Announces March “Mustangs of the Month”
March 22, 2010
St. Rita of Cascia High School bestows the “Mustang of the Month” award every month during the academic year to notable students from each class. Read More...
St. Rita High School Raises Over $20,000 with 4th Annual St. Baldrick’s Day
March 17, 2010
On Wednesday, March 17th students, faculty, and staff of St. Rita of Cascia High School raised over $20,000 for childhood cancer research with the school’s 4th Annual hosting of St. Baldrick’s Day. Read More...
St. Rita High School Hockey Team wins 3rd Straight Kennedy Cup Title
March 12, 2010
For the third consecutive year, under the leadership of Head Coach Craig Ferguson, St. Rita of Cascia High School's Varsity Hockey team won the prestigious Kennedy Cup Championship. Read More...
Three St. Rita of Cascia High School Seniors Sign to College Soccer
March 5, 2010
Three senior members of St. Rita of Cascia High School’s Varsity Soccer team signed letters of intent on Wednesday, March 3rd. Read More...
February
St. Rita of Cascia High School Senior Kyle Jachim Signs to College Football
February 23, 2010
Senior Kyle Jachim (WR/P) of the Fighting Mustangs, St. Rita of Cascia High School’s football team, signed a letter of intent for Butler University on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Read More...
21st Annual Valentine Dinner Dance a Success for St. Rita of Cascia High School
February 22, 2010
The St. Rita of Cascia High School Valentine Dinner Dance was held on February 13th at The Four Seasons Hotel Grand Ballroom in Downtown Chicago. Read More...
Five St. Rita of Cascia High School Mustangs Sign to College Football
February 3, 2010
Five members of the Fighting Mustangs, St. Rita of Cascia High School’s football team, signed national letters of intent on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Read More...
St. Rita Announces February “Mustangs of the Month”
February 1, 2010
Five members of the Fighting Mustangs, St. Rita of Cascia High School’s football team, signed national letters of intent on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Read More...
Straight ‘A’ St. Rita of Cascia High School Students Receive Heeney Award
February 1, 2010
Twice a year, since 1967, the St. Rita of Cascia High School Fathers’ Club has awarded St. Rita students who earn straight A’s the previous semester with the Joseph C. Heeney Award. Read More...
St. Rita Contributes to Haiti Relief Efforts
February 1, 2010
The St. Rita of Cascia High School Family recently joined together to help assist those affected by the earthquakes in Haiti. Read More...
January
St. Rita of Cascia High School scores big with Entrance Exam Turnout
January 19, 2010
On Saturday, January 9th, 265 eighth graders from over 120 different grammar schools showed up to take the High School Entrance Exam at St. Rita. Read More...
Winners Announced in St. Rita’s Jasica Art Scholarship Competition
January 13, 2010
St. Rita of Cascia High School recently announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Joseph J. Jasica Art Scholarship. Read More...
St. Rita of Cascia High School begins offering Shrine Tours to Grammar Schools
January 13, 2010
On Tuesday, January 12th the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade students from St. Walter School attended a Shrine Tour at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel. Read More...
January “Mustangs of the Month” Announced
January 8, 2010
Freshman Jake LePretre (St. Cajetan), Sophomore Michael Prado (St. Mary Star of the Sea), Junior Loren Lorenz (Central Junior High), and Senior Kevin Yerkes (Lenart) – Read More...
December “Mustangs of the Month” Announced
January 8, 2010
Freshman Jack Gardner (Palos South Middle School), Sophomore Jacob Golding (Palos South Middle School), Junior Sean Moroney (Keller), and Senior Kevin Handler (Queen of Martyrs) – Read More...
Past Articles
December
Twenty-seven St. Rita of Cascia High School Seniors Named Illinois State Scholars
December 15, 2009
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced its recognition of 19,345 high school students as “2010 Illinois State Scholars.” Read More...
St. Rita of Cascia High School Band Presents “Sounds of the Season”
December 9, 2009
The St. Rita of Cascia High School Band spread holiday cheer on the evening of December 9th as they presented their Annual Christmas Concert “Sounds of the Season”. Read More...
St. Rita Dedicates Donald A. (Class of 1958) & Nancy C. Petkus Science Laboratories
December 9, 2009
This past week St. Rita of Cascia High School officially dedicated the Donald A. (Class of 1958) & Nancy C. Petkus Science Laboratories.
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St. Rita of Cascia High School Inducts 2009-2010 Freshmen Student Government
December 9, 2009
During St. Rita of Cascia High School’s Thanksgiving Mass, the youngest members of the 2009-2010 Student Government were official inducted. Read More...
Former St. Rita Wrestling Coach Dan Carroll Named to IHSA Coaches Hall of Fame
December 9, 2009
This past week it was announced that St. Rita of Cascia High School’s former Head Wrestling Coach Dan Carroll was named to the IHSA Coaches Hall of Fame. Read More...
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Brings in 7,983 Items to Help Needy
December 9, 2009
St. Rita of Cascia High School’s Student Government, under the direction of St. Rita’s Director of Activities Bro. Gary Hresil, O.S.A. ’86 and the Activities Team, ran another very successful Thanksgiving Food Drive. Read More...
Prep Bowl Championship Wraps Up Successful Season of Football
December 9, 2009
St. Rita of Cascia High School’s Varsity Mustang Football team defeated Chicago’s Public League Champion Simeon 34-20 on Friday, November 27th to win the city’s 76th Annual Prep Bowl. Read More...
Chicagoland’s Best High School Football Players Recognized
December 9, 2009
National Collegiate Scouting Association Hosts Tom Lemming All-American Team Banquet to Recognize Jahwon Akui ’11, Bruce Gaston ’10 and Tim Gorski ’11. Read More...
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October 23, 2010