![DePaul Prep Announces Class of 2026 Illinois State Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764795451/depaulpreporg/qtwiznx8vavcttevmfsm/1_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764795451/depaulpreporg/qtwiznx8vavcttevmfsm/1_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764795451/depaulpreporg/qtwiznx8vavcttevmfsm/1_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764795451/depaulpreporg/qtwiznx8vavcttevmfsm/1_1.png","width":1080}])
DePaul College Prep is pleased to announce that 77 students from the graduating Class of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. This is the largest number of Illinois State Scholars named in school history!
- Class of 2026
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![DePaul Prep Seniors Receive Evans Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764708543/depaulpreporg/fw675y3vx6azjelfpcsn/IMG_3086.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764708543/depaulpreporg/fw675y3vx6azjelfpcsn/IMG_3086.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764708543/depaulpreporg/fw675y3vx6azjelfpcsn/IMG_3086.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764708543/depaulpreporg/fw675y3vx6azjelfpcsn/IMG_3086.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764708543/depaulpreporg/fw675y3vx6azjelfpcsn/IMG_3086.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764708543/depaulpreporg/fw675y3vx6azjelfpcsn/IMG_3086.jpg","width":2200}])
Two DePaul College Prep Seniors, Destiny C. and Maje D., have been named recipients of the prestigious Evans Scholarship through the Western Golf Association.
- Class of 2026
![DePaul College Prep Boys Basketball Team Ranked #1 by the Chicago Sun Times]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763567509/depaulpreporg/gxfhmvyvwjxhqquz9hrm/download.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763567509/depaulpreporg/gxfhmvyvwjxhqquz9hrm/download.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763567509/depaulpreporg/gxfhmvyvwjxhqquz9hrm/download.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763567509/depaulpreporg/gxfhmvyvwjxhqquz9hrm/download.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763567509/depaulpreporg/gxfhmvyvwjxhqquz9hrm/download.jpg","width":1461}])
Following the DePaul Prep Rams Boys Basketball three-peat state IHSA championship win, the top-ranked team in the preseason Super 25 rankings was profiled in the Chicago Sun-Times.
- Boys Basketball
![The Momentum Continues!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759945059/depaulpreporg/depaulpreporg/tghugcla3r9eclibgjmi/thermometer-CapitalCampaign.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759945059/depaulpreporg/depaulpreporg/tghugcla3r9eclibgjmi/thermometer-CapitalCampaign.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759945059/depaulpreporg/depaulpreporg/tghugcla3r9eclibgjmi/thermometer-CapitalCampaign.png","width":624}])
The One Dream, All In capital campaign is approaching our final goal, thanks to the generosity of our many donors. We are only $7.8 million away from our total campaign goal of $65 million!
The One Dream capital campaign was launched in 2019. Since then, more than $57 million has been raise.
- One Dream, All In!
![DePaul College Prep Board of Directors Welcomes Gary Stark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762877535/depaulpreporg/lk2c4bfvz5ynd1bsu2dp/GaryStark-BOARDOFDIRECTORS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762877535/depaulpreporg/lk2c4bfvz5ynd1bsu2dp/GaryStark-BOARDOFDIRECTORS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762877535/depaulpreporg/lk2c4bfvz5ynd1bsu2dp/GaryStark-BOARDOFDIRECTORS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762877535/depaulpreporg/lk2c4bfvz5ynd1bsu2dp/GaryStark-BOARDOFDIRECTORS.png","width":1080}])
DePaul Prep is pleased to announce that Gary Stark, Managing Partner and founder of Iron Range Capital Partners, LLC, has been elected to the Board of Directors of DePaul College Prep. Since 2024, Gary has served as a member of the Campus Operations Committee of the DePaul Prep Board.
- Board of Directors
![DePaul Prep Musicians Qualify for ILMEA All-District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761079381/depaulpreporg/tta48fsezo1kbmqsazo1/IMG_2652.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761079381/depaulpreporg/tta48fsezo1kbmqsazo1/IMG_2652.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761079381/depaulpreporg/tta48fsezo1kbmqsazo1/IMG_2652.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761079381/depaulpreporg/tta48fsezo1kbmqsazo1/IMG_2652.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761079381/depaulpreporg/tta48fsezo1kbmqsazo1/IMG_2652.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761079381/depaulpreporg/tta48fsezo1kbmqsazo1/IMG_2652.jpg","width":2200}])
These two musicians are the first students in DePaul Prep history to be selected for these prestigious ensembles.
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President of DePaul College Prep, Mary Dempsey, received the inaugural Cindy Pritzker Civic Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation on October 21, 2025, at the Foundation’s Awards Dinner attended by more than 600 people.
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Congratulations to DePaul Prep Senior, Noah M., for being named a National Merit Semifinalist! This honor recognizes outstanding academic achievement, dedication, and excellence.
- Class of 2026
![Vincentians Make Historic $1 Million Gift to DePaul College Prep Endowment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759515637/depaulpreporg/p6jyafflwsd4pnabdcgd/IMG_1411.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759515637/depaulpreporg/p6jyafflwsd4pnabdcgd/IMG_1411.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759515637/depaulpreporg/p6jyafflwsd4pnabdcgd/IMG_1411.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759515637/depaulpreporg/p6jyafflwsd4pnabdcgd/IMG_1411.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759515637/depaulpreporg/p6jyafflwsd4pnabdcgd/IMG_1411.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759515637/depaulpreporg/p6jyafflwsd4pnabdcgd/IMG_1411.jpg","width":2200}])
DePaul College Prep is profoundly grateful to our religious sponsors, the Congregation of the Mission Western Province (the Vincentians), for their transformative donation of $1 million to our endowment.
![DePaul College Prep Seniors Awarded National Merit Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759769705/depaulpreporg/h9gvq8hxdktw4uldtdmb/IMG_1281.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759769705/depaulpreporg/h9gvq8hxdktw4uldtdmb/IMG_1281.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759769705/depaulpreporg/h9gvq8hxdktw4uldtdmb/IMG_1281.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759769705/depaulpreporg/h9gvq8hxdktw4uldtdmb/IMG_1281.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759769705/depaulpreporg/h9gvq8hxdktw4uldtdmb/IMG_1281.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759769705/depaulpreporg/h9gvq8hxdktw4uldtdmb/IMG_1281.png","width":2200}])
DePaul College Prep is very proud to congratulate the following seniors for earning National Merit recognition!
- Class of 2026
![DePaul Prep Senior Awarded National Merit Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758122119/depaulpreporg/tejzkvrpzidr3carkd7g/IMG_11381.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758122119/depaulpreporg/tejzkvrpzidr3carkd7g/IMG_11381.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758122119/depaulpreporg/tejzkvrpzidr3carkd7g/IMG_11381.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758122119/depaulpreporg/tejzkvrpzidr3carkd7g/IMG_11381.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758122119/depaulpreporg/tejzkvrpzidr3carkd7g/IMG_11381.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758122119/depaulpreporg/tejzkvrpzidr3carkd7g/IMG_11381.jpg","width":2200}])
DePaul Prep Senior Billy C. was named a National Merit Semifinalist this year. He is one of 16,000 academically talented high school seniors who will continue in the competition for 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million.
- Class of 2026
![DePaul Prep Hosts inaugural "Sunset Showdown"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757709227/depaulpreporg/xtptbxlffv1wd8equugf/A07I9769-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757709227/depaulpreporg/xtptbxlffv1wd8equugf/A07I9769-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757709227/depaulpreporg/xtptbxlffv1wd8equugf/A07I9769-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757709227/depaulpreporg/xtptbxlffv1wd8equugf/A07I9769-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757709227/depaulpreporg/xtptbxlffv1wd8equugf/A07I9769-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1757709227/depaulpreporg/xtptbxlffv1wd8equugf/A07I9769-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":2200}])
Our first-ever “Sunset Showdown” was a huge success, with over 1,500 community members joining us at the DePaul Prep Stadium this past Saturday, September 6. We extend a special thank you to St. Ignatius for being a fantastic competitor.
- Girls Volleyball
- Sunset Showdown
![International Baccalaureate (IB) Results: Class of 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756139301/depaulpreporg/ywfu5dvv3cmeo7gb6pb3/IMG_79601.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756139301/depaulpreporg/ywfu5dvv3cmeo7gb6pb3/IMG_79601.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756139301/depaulpreporg/ywfu5dvv3cmeo7gb6pb3/IMG_79601.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756139301/depaulpreporg/ywfu5dvv3cmeo7gb6pb3/IMG_79601.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756139301/depaulpreporg/ywfu5dvv3cmeo7gb6pb3/IMG_79601.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1756139301/depaulpreporg/ywfu5dvv3cmeo7gb6pb3/IMG_79601.jpg","width":2200}])
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of DePaul Prep students who were enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Full Diploma Programme and graduated in 2025 were awarded the IB Diploma.
![DePaul Prep Speech Team Competes at National Speech & Debate Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751390896/depaulpreporg/awa0ecvthuxx0f1mtgtq/11491ABD-DF66-4E8B-8BEC-2DD05EA0F018.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751390896/depaulpreporg/awa0ecvthuxx0f1mtgtq/11491ABD-DF66-4E8B-8BEC-2DD05EA0F018.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751390896/depaulpreporg/awa0ecvthuxx0f1mtgtq/11491ABD-DF66-4E8B-8BEC-2DD05EA0F018.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751390896/depaulpreporg/awa0ecvthuxx0f1mtgtq/11491ABD-DF66-4E8B-8BEC-2DD05EA0F018.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751390896/depaulpreporg/awa0ecvthuxx0f1mtgtq/11491ABD-DF66-4E8B-8BEC-2DD05EA0F018.jpg","width":1440}])
Six DePaul College Prep students competed in the National Speech and Debate Tournament held on June 15-20, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.
![DePaul Prep Board of Directors Welcomes Tiffany Reed Lovell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749663726/depaulpreporg/r6x8hihgzuogr7pdis5z/TiffanyReedLovell.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749663726/depaulpreporg/r6x8hihgzuogr7pdis5z/TiffanyReedLovell.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749663726/depaulpreporg/r6x8hihgzuogr7pdis5z/TiffanyReedLovell.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749663726/depaulpreporg/r6x8hihgzuogr7pdis5z/TiffanyReedLovell.png","width":1080}])
DePaul College Prep is very pleased to announce the election of Tiffany Reed Lovell to the Board of Directors. Tiffany and her husband, Matt, have four sons: two are current DePaul Prep students and one is a DePaul Prep alum (Class of 2024).
- Board of Directors
![DePaul Prep Board of Directors Elects Dr. Barbara Rieckhoff as Life Director]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748542818/depaulpreporg/shc3fgiq3jlvwh88xcfs/BarbRieckhoff.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748542818/depaulpreporg/shc3fgiq3jlvwh88xcfs/BarbRieckhoff.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748542818/depaulpreporg/shc3fgiq3jlvwh88xcfs/BarbRieckhoff.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748542818/depaulpreporg/shc3fgiq3jlvwh88xcfs/BarbRieckhoff.png","width":1080}])
Our heartfelt thank you to Dr. Barbara Rieckhoff, who has completed 7 years of distinguished service as a member of the Board of Directors at DePaul College Prep, and was elected a Life Director on May 14, 2025.
- Board of Directors
![DePaul Prep Board of Directors Welcomes Dr. Raffaella Settimi-Woods]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748880992/depaulpreporg/w5uklijfwfarnzcookay/DrRaffaellaSettimi-Woods.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748880992/depaulpreporg/w5uklijfwfarnzcookay/DrRaffaellaSettimi-Woods.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748880992/depaulpreporg/w5uklijfwfarnzcookay/DrRaffaellaSettimi-Woods.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748880992/depaulpreporg/w5uklijfwfarnzcookay/DrRaffaellaSettimi-Woods.png","width":1080}])
DePaul College Prep is pleased to announce that Dr. Raffaella Settimi-Woods has been elected to the Board of Directors of DePaul College Prep. Dr. Settimi-Woods is an Associate Dean at DePaul University's Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, where she oversees graduate admissions and student advising.
- Board of Directors
![DePaul College Prep Congratulates the Class of 2025!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749061644/depaulpreporg/qd92hnthmipgnv3orfgv/VIP_0260_1043700717.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749061644/depaulpreporg/qd92hnthmipgnv3orfgv/VIP_0260_1043700717.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749061644/depaulpreporg/qd92hnthmipgnv3orfgv/VIP_0260_1043700717.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749061644/depaulpreporg/qd92hnthmipgnv3orfgv/VIP_0260_1043700717.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749061644/depaulpreporg/qd92hnthmipgnv3orfgv/VIP_0260_1043700717.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749061644/depaulpreporg/qd92hnthmipgnv3orfgv/VIP_0260_1043700717.jpg","width":2200}])
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Class of 2025 and their families gathered with DePaul Prep faculty, staff, and leadership in the DePaul University Sullivan Center for their Commencement Ceremony.
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Our president, Mary Dempsey, will be awarded the Cindy Pritzker Civic Award by the Chicago Public Library Foundation this fall!
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DePaul College Prep's Honors Band was named Outstanding Catholic Concert Band in the United States - Class AA by the National Catholic Band Association (NCBA).
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We extend our deepest gratitude to Kelly T. Smith, who has completed 7 years of distinguished service as a member of the Board of Directors at DePaul College Prep, and was elected a Life Director on May 14, 2025.
- Board of Directors
![Congratulations Chicago Scholars Class of 2030]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747766921/depaulpreporg/felcnvwmwaapmhalvior/ChicagoScholars1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747766921/depaulpreporg/felcnvwmwaapmhalvior/ChicagoScholars1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747766921/depaulpreporg/felcnvwmwaapmhalvior/ChicagoScholars1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747766921/depaulpreporg/felcnvwmwaapmhalvior/ChicagoScholars1.jpg","width":1080}])
Chicago Scholars has announced its Class of 2030 and has accepted 14 juniors from DePaul College Prep.
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With a team score of 29 points on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL, the DePaul College Prep Girls Track and Field team captured 6th place in the IHSA Class 2A State Finals! The 6th-place finish is the highest place in school history.
- Girls Track & Field
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DePaul College Prep is pleased to announce that 61 students from the graduating Class of 2025 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. This is the largest number of State Scholars named in school history!
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The 2nd Annual DePaul Prep Film Festival took place on Monday, May 12, at the historic Davis Theater in Lincoln Square.
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DePaul sophomore Rollin S. and a group of his friends started a non-profit called Brickago, an organization that collects old Lego pieces and dusty Lego sets sitting on shelves all over Chicagoland, repackages them and redistributes to kids in need.
- Student Achievements
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Theology Faculty member Rich Raho appeared as a guest on LiveNOW from FOX and DePaul Prep Alum Cole Ceravolo (Class of 2022) was interviewed by CBS News Chicago.
- Faculty News
![DePaul Prep joins the world in praying for Pope Leo XIV!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746735190/depaulpreporg/na8zaas4aawvjsijs6pu/conclavenewpope.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746735190/depaulpreporg/na8zaas4aawvjsijs6pu/conclavenewpope.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746735190/depaulpreporg/na8zaas4aawvjsijs6pu/conclavenewpope.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746735190/depaulpreporg/na8zaas4aawvjsijs6pu/conclavenewpope.png","width":1080}])
DePaul Prep joins the world in praying for our new Holy Father and fellow Chicagoan, Pope Leo XIV!
![Tom Kleinschmidt Named Dan O'Brien Man of the Year by Chicago Catholic League]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746549501/depaulpreporg/s8wg5ffue9intqxinhtt/ManoftheYear.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746549501/depaulpreporg/s8wg5ffue9intqxinhtt/ManoftheYear.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746549501/depaulpreporg/s8wg5ffue9intqxinhtt/ManoftheYear.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746549501/depaulpreporg/s8wg5ffue9intqxinhtt/ManoftheYear.jpg","width":940}])
The Chicago Catholic League recently named Tom Kleinschmidt the 2024-2025 Dan O'Brien Man of the Year! This prestigious award celebrates not just his outstanding athletic achievements, but also his impactful leadership, dedication as a mentor, and unwavering commitment to the core values of the Catholic League. Congratulations, Tom! Your influence is truly felt.
![French Honor Society Students Earn National Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746026930/depaulpreporg/o7a4lw0cudnomomnlysv/French.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746026930/depaulpreporg/o7a4lw0cudnomomnlysv/French.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746026930/depaulpreporg/o7a4lw0cudnomomnlysv/French.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746026930/depaulpreporg/o7a4lw0cudnomomnlysv/French.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746026930/depaulpreporg/o7a4lw0cudnomomnlysv/French.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746026930/depaulpreporg/o7a4lw0cudnomomnlysv/French.jpg","width":2200}])
Le Grand Concours, or National French Exam is an annual competition where students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and abroad, take a written test and compete against students with similar educational backgrounds for prizes.
- French Honor Society
- World Languages
![We join the world in mourning the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745274761/depaulpreporg/swxrimsilbmtide5jdmx/PopeFrancis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745274761/depaulpreporg/swxrimsilbmtide5jdmx/PopeFrancis.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745274761/depaulpreporg/swxrimsilbmtide5jdmx/PopeFrancis.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745274761/depaulpreporg/swxrimsilbmtide5jdmx/PopeFrancis.jpg","width":1080}])
We join the world in mourning the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. We give thanks for his model of pastoral care, embrace of all who live on the margins, and wisdom on the care of all creation. Eternal rest grant unto him O God, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
![DePaul College Prep’s Indoor Athletic Complex is a GO!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744639586/depaulpreporg/uqf21auqx1hygbrxodu4/April5Million_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744639586/depaulpreporg/uqf21auqx1hygbrxodu4/April5Million_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744639586/depaulpreporg/uqf21auqx1hygbrxodu4/April5Million_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744639586/depaulpreporg/uqf21auqx1hygbrxodu4/April5Million_1.png","width":1080}])
Thanks to our many generous donors, DePaul College Prep is privileged to announce that construction of the Indoor Athletic Complex is slated to begin in April 2026!
- Athletics
- One Dream, All In!
![Boys Basketball and Coach Tom Kleinschmidt are Chicago's Very Own]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743786682/depaulpreporg/ykdba07b4hc49wnwvew6/TK_wgn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743786682/depaulpreporg/ykdba07b4hc49wnwvew6/TK_wgn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743786682/depaulpreporg/ykdba07b4hc49wnwvew6/TK_wgn.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743786682/depaulpreporg/ykdba07b4hc49wnwvew6/TK_wgn.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743786682/depaulpreporg/ykdba07b4hc49wnwvew6/TK_wgn.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743786682/depaulpreporg/ykdba07b4hc49wnwvew6/TK_wgn.jpg","width":1920}])
Boys Basketball and Coach Tom Kleinschmidt were recently featured on both WGN and The Pete McMurray Show.
- Athletics
- Boys Basketball
![DePaul College Prep French Program Awarded Exemplary National Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743184867/depaulpreporg/kps4u3hgwxoqam6upusk/IMG_0837.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743184867/depaulpreporg/kps4u3hgwxoqam6upusk/IMG_0837.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743184867/depaulpreporg/kps4u3hgwxoqam6upusk/IMG_0837.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743184867/depaulpreporg/kps4u3hgwxoqam6upusk/IMG_0837.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743184867/depaulpreporg/kps4u3hgwxoqam6upusk/IMG_0837.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743184867/depaulpreporg/kps4u3hgwxoqam6upusk/IMG_0837.jpg","width":2200}])
DePaul College Prep's French Program has been awarded the "Exemplary with Honors" distinction by the American Association of Teachers of French!
- World Languages
![DePaul Prep Rams Boys Basketball are Three-Peat State Champions!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742139661/depaulpreporg/tczzolkfw4rgerqisdhc/IMG_8787.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742139661/depaulpreporg/tczzolkfw4rgerqisdhc/IMG_8787.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742139661/depaulpreporg/tczzolkfw4rgerqisdhc/IMG_8787.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742139661/depaulpreporg/tczzolkfw4rgerqisdhc/IMG_8787.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742139661/depaulpreporg/tczzolkfw4rgerqisdhc/IMG_8787.jpg","width":1597}])
With a 55-52 instant classic double overtime victory over Br. Rice on Saturday evening at the State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, the DePaul College Prep boys basketball team captured 1st Place in the IHSA Class 3A State Tournament!
- Athletics
- Boys Basketball
![DePaul College Prep Celebrates Four POSSE Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738865521/depaulpreporg/mtdkf16rp4q7uqbgann6/476373877_1181970687268539_4776821587464079071_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738865521/depaulpreporg/mtdkf16rp4q7uqbgann6/476373877_1181970687268539_4776821587464079071_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738865521/depaulpreporg/mtdkf16rp4q7uqbgann6/476373877_1181970687268539_4776821587464079071_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738865521/depaulpreporg/mtdkf16rp4q7uqbgann6/476373877_1181970687268539_4776821587464079071_n.jpg","width":1080}])
DePaul College Prep is proud to celebrate four POSSE Scholars in its Class of 2025.
- Student Achievements
![DePaul Prep Student Selected as National High School Poetry Contest winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734632872/depaulpreporg/djksphbw0znanckglrdg/IMG_5090.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734632872/depaulpreporg/djksphbw0znanckglrdg/IMG_5090.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734632872/depaulpreporg/djksphbw0znanckglrdg/IMG_5090.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734632872/depaulpreporg/djksphbw0znanckglrdg/IMG_5090.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734632872/depaulpreporg/djksphbw0znanckglrdg/IMG_5090.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734632872/depaulpreporg/djksphbw0znanckglrdg/IMG_5090.jpg","width":2200}])
Carter C. '25 was recently selected as a winner of the National High School Poetry Contest (Topical Sesction) for his poem "Are you following me?".
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English Faculty member Savannah Tankersley recently attended the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention last month in Boston. We asked her a few questions about her experience, including meeting author Nic Stone (author of Dear Martin).
- Faculty News
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DePaul Prep Theology teacher Ian Robertson has served as the program director for The Ministry Formation Program for Catholic Deaf persons for almost four years.
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With a 40-6 victory over Mt. Zion Friday evening at Hancock Stadium in Normal, IL, the DePaul College Prep football team captured 1st Place in the IHSA Class 4A State Tournament! This is the first football state championship for DePaul Prep in our school’s young history!
- Football
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The girls volleyball team ended the season with a win and a 37-5 final record - the most victories in DePaul Prep’s young history - and the furthest advancement in program history.
It was a great season to be a DePaul Prep Ram, and we are proud to celebrate the 1st Volleyball State trophy in school history!
- Girls Volleyball
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DePaul Prep is pleased to announce that Mr. Brian Pavona, Healthcare Assurance & Advisory Partner at Forvis Mazars, has been elected to the Board of Directors of DePaul College Prep.
- Board of Directors
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Congratulations to DePaul Prep Girls Cross Country on their Class 2A State Runner Up Performance!
- Boys Cross Country
- Girls Cross Country
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The National Merit ® Scholarship Program is an annual competition for recognition and scholarships. The program is open to all U.S. high school students who meet entry requirements. This year, DePaul Prep is proud to have one semifinalist and two commended students.
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DePaul Prep is proud to announce that once again, we have been named to the College Board’s AP Honor Roll for our work during the 2023-24 school year. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.
The Engineering and Computer Science program at DePaul Prep uses innovative approaches to teaching and learning to help students develop critical thinking skills for students who intend to become STEM majors in college and who need these skills for future professional careers.
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DePaul College Prep Announces 2022-2023 Scholars
We are pleased to congratulate these DePaul College Prep seniors on their exceptional academic achievements
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- Student Achievements
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Six DePaul College Prep students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant historically underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. Expand this story for more information.
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DePaul Prep is pleased to announce that Mr. Erik Barefield, Senior Managing Director and Head of Mesirow Traditional Investment Management, has been elected to the Board of Directors of DePaul College Prep. Erik and his wife Heather are parents of a member of the Class of 2024 and incoming class of 2026.
- Board of Directors
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President Ms. Mary Dempsey, recently interviewed with Sue Rocco on her podcast Women to Watch Media!
Ms. Dempsey shared the story behind her title and discussed her work here at DePaul College Prep! Click here to listen!