I’ve been at St. Pat’s since freshman year so I feel like I’ve seen it all. I moved from my home country Iraq back in 2013, leaving everything behind and starting a new chapter. When I first came here I didn’t speak English at all. I grew up speaking Arabic but freshman year was a...Read More
Having completed three full years, and over half of my fourth, at Saint Patrick I can say that the Brotherhood experience has been rather unique. If I had been asked to write this speech a month or two ago, I would have been hesitant. Not because I didn’t love going to St. Pat’s, but more...Read More
I was choosing which high school to attend and my eyes were originally set on other schools; that is, until I came to shadow at Saint Patrick High School. I remember walking through the doors, being handed a hoodie, and being blown away by the sense of Brotherhood I saw in every classroom and hallway....Read More
Brotherhood means we belong together as brothers, Shamrocks, schoolmates and friends. It means we are coming together every day to get to know each other better and work together within the school community. As a sophomore, Brotherhood is very important to me and will be a part of the rest of the years I’m at...Read More
Brotherhood is a friendship like no other. It a unique bond that cannot be broken no matter the circumstances. The foundation of this relationship is one of respect and love. You will always have your brother’s back no matter what situation. Here at St. Pats we see brotherhood in action everyday. Whether it is helping...Read More
Saint Patrick High School is pleased to announce that Joseph Cermak ’04 has been selected as an inductee into the East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) Hall of Fame. Cermak, the first golfer to be inducted into the Shamrock Hall of Fame in 2007, is the oldest of four brothers (Matthew ’06, Michael ’08 and Patrick...Read More
Saint Patrick High School is pleased to announce the following Shamrocks have been named Student of the Month for February 2018. Name: Colin Flynn Year: Freshman Grade School: Edison Park Elementary School Reason for Nomination: Colin comes to class prepared on all occasions. His positive attitude and calm demeanor within the classroom are infectious and he...Read More
Saint Patrick honored nine student athletes, who have committed to play at the collegiate level, and their families this morning. The following Shamrocks, representing four different sports, will continue their academic and athletic careers at Division I & III schools starting in fall 2018: Matthew Battaglia (Onahan) – Football (St. Norbert College) Zach Cicero (St....Read More
On Monday, February 12, the Shamrocks lost one of our own. Rudy Presslak was a dear friend and beloved teacher, coach, counselor and dean at Saint Patrick for 44 years. The community responded to the news of Rudy’s passing by sharing stories of what he meant in their lives. Many of those stories can be...Read More
Both ShamBot First Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, ShamBot Green & ShamBot Gold, have qualified for the Illinois FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship. The competition, an intense two-day event showcasing robots developed and operated by teams of high school students, will be held this Friday, February 22 and Saturday, February 2 at Elgin Community College in...Read More
