Saint Patrick High School

Last week, we hosted our Filmmaking Crash Course Summer Camp. Campers received a hands-on introduction to the world of filmmaking, learning everything from screenwriting and storyboarding to cinematography and editing using professional cameras, microphones, and editing software. 🎬

Throughout the week, students collaborated to create their own short films and wrapped up camp with a special screening of their projects on the big screen in the Theatre. 🎥

Missed this camp? There’s still plenty of summer left! St. Pat’s is offering a variety of camps throughout the season in athletics, engineering, fine arts, and more. Register today at stpatrick.org/camps. ☘️

Twelve Shamrocks recently spent nine days exploring Costa Rica through an ACIS (American Council for International Studies) educational travel experience, led by Ms. Oliva and Mr. Cashman. ✈️

The trip gave students the opportunity to experience Latin American culture firsthand while making memories that will last a lifetime, visiting a town only accessible by boat, swimming in volcanic hot springs, ziplining through the rainforest, surfing, hiking, preparing local food, and even seeing both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. 🌎

Experiences like these help our students learn beyond the classroom and see the world from a new perspective. The Language & Culture Department hopes to continue offering more travel opportunities with ACIS in the future. ☘️

🌟Alumni Spotlight: Pete Mendes ’85 🌟

Pete Mendes ’85 has built a distinguished career in accounting, consulting, and nonprofit leadership. After graduating from St. Pat’s and earning a degree in Accountancy with High Honors from the University of Illinois, Pete spent 23 years with KPMG, including 12 years as an Audit Partner, before launching Mendes Consulting LLC.

Today, Pete advises nonprofit organizations and business leaders on strategy, governance, and growth. A former NHS member, Illinois State Scholar, and student-athlete, Pete continues to live out the values of leadership, service, and excellence that shaped his time as a Shamrock. ☘️

Summer camps have officially started, but there’s still time to sign up! Join us all summer long for a wide variety of camps, including most Shamrock varsity sports, engineering and fabrication, fine arts, and much more for both boys and girls. ☘️

With camps running throughout the summer, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, compete, create, and have fun. ☀️

➡️ Register today at stpatrick.org/camps.

Congratulations to recent Class of 2026 grad, Diego Alvarado, on being named a recipient of the prestigious George M. Pullman Foundation Scholarship!

Awarded to a select group of students from across Cook County each year, the Pullman Scholarship provides financial support and access to a strong network of scholars and professionals. Diego will use the scholarship to continue his education at DePaul University this fall.

We’re especially proud to share that Saint Patrick faculty member and alum Dr. Michael Glynn ’13 is also a Pullman Scholar. Pictured together at the annual Pullman Scholar Symposium, Dr. Glynn had the honor of welcoming Diego into the community. ☘️

Before the school year ended, our Fine Arts Department held their annual Spring Art Show, Choral & Percussion Concert, and Band Concert, highlighting the creativity, passion, and talent of our Shamrocks, showcasing months of hard work both in the classroom and on the stage.

Thank you to our student artists, musicians, and teachers for making the arts such an important part of the St. Pat’s experience. 🎨🎶☘️

The creativity doesn’t stop this summer! Art, music, and filmmaking camps begin this month. Sign up today at stpatrick.org/camps.

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Father Dominic Clemente ’08 🌟

Father Dominic Clemente ’08 has built a life rooted in faith, service, and the Shamrock spirit. A graduate of St. Celestine and Saint Patrick High School, Fr. Dom discovered his calling to the priesthood at a young age and went on to study at Loyola University Chicago and Mundelein Seminary before being ordained in 2016.

At St. Pat’s, he was involved in everything from theatre and chess to campus ministry and the Green & Gold. Today, he continues to serve the Shamrock community as school chaplain, bringing warmth, humor, and authenticity to his ministry both in person and online. A recipient of the Shamrock Pride Award, Fr. Dom continues to live out the Lasallian mission by meeting people where they are and leading with faith and compassion. ☘️

Congratulations to recent Class of 2026 graduates Patrick Skocz, Sean Kelly, and Patrick Meade on graduating from the Chicago Police & Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) earlier this month!

This fall, Patrick Skocz will attend Wright College for Nursing, Sean Kelly will continue his football career at Augustana College, and Patrick Meade will study Accounting at Loyola Chicago. All three will complete EMT classes this summer as they continue pursuing their goal of joining the fire department after college.

Saint Patrick High School is proud to offer the CPFTA program, where students can earn class credit and gain hands-on experience through summer internships with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Management & Communications. CPFTA students also receive hiring preference for CPD and CFD and have the opportunity to earn their EMT licenses. ☘️