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Carter C. ’25 was recently selected as a winner of the National High School Poetry Contest (Topical Section) 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).
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Congratulations to DePaul Prep Girls Cross Country on their Class 2A State Runner Up Performance!
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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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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.
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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!
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DePaul Prep Alumn Tim Kowalczuk is gearing up to become the first DePaul Scholar to join the company as a full-time employee. Once he graduates in May, Tim will begin a new role as a senior product analyst at Constellation, a new power generation company created as a result of separation from ComEd’s parent company, Exelon. Expand this story for more information!
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Since 2017, the DePaul College Prep scholarship, part of the ComEd Scholars program, has worked to encourage more Chicago-area students to explore careers in STEM – a fast growing sector that supports family-sustaining careers. To date, the program has supported 21 DePaul College Prep students as they prepare for jobs in the energy and STEM fields. Expand this story to read about our ComEd Scholars!
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One Dream, All In: The Campaign for the Future of DePaul College Prep supports continued renovations to the academic center, expansion of athletic facilities and growth of the school’s endowment. Early significant support from Wintrust Financial Corporation strengthens its commitment to Chicag
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DePaul College Prep is very proud to announce that Head Basketball Coach and Director of Admissions Tom Kleinschmidt was named USA TODAY Illinois Coach of the Year across all sports!
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We are proud to announce the newest cohort of ComEd Scholars at DePaul Prep!
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