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Marist Students Earn Statewide Recognition in 2026 Letters About Literature Contest
Thirteen Marist sophomores earned Honorable Mention recognition in the 2026 Illinois Letters About Literature Contest, a statewide writing competition sponsored by the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois Center for the Book.
Liliana Kolar Awarded Senior Year Scholarship for Excellence in Mathematics
Marist rising senior, Liliana Kolar, was awarded The Michael Sullivan Family Foundation "Senior Year Scholarship for Excellence in Mathematics" that includes full tuition and fees for her senior year! There was such strong competition this year on the Math Team so I...
Class of 2026 Gives Back: Senior Day of Service
Class of 2026 Gives Back: Senior Day of Service The Marist Class of 2026 stepped beyond the classroom and into the community for a meaningful Senior Day of Service, putting their faith into action in ways that reflected the heart of Marist High School. As they...
Marist Math Team Finishes Fourth in State
The Marist Math Team finished another successful season as 4th overall in the State and the top Catholic school. The team competed in the State Math Finals held at Illinois State University on Saturday, April 18th. Marist was the only Catholic school in the upper...
Three Marist Head Coaches Inducted Into The ESCC Hall of Fame
Heffernan, Phelan & Vidovic Inducted Into the ESCC Hall of Fame Marist High School is proud to announce that three Marist head coaches were inducted in the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame on April 16, 2026. The night honors athletes and coaches who...
The 2026 Marist Masters Red Jacket Recipient: Kevin Hughes ’85
Kevin Hughes, class of 1985, has deep roots in the Marist community spanning two generations. Kevin, his four brothers and numerous cousins are all proud alums who started the Hughes family legacy back in the 1980s. Kevin’s four children, Kelly ’22, Colleen ’20,...
Marist Students Traveled the World Over Spring Break 2026
Marist students took learning beyond the classroom over Spring Break 2026, traveling to Argentina, across Europe, and to Walt Disney World for unforgettable cultural, academic, and performance experiences.
Pat Coogan ’21 Returns to Marist High School to Speak on Leadership and Resilience
Pat Coogan ’21 returned to Marist High School to speak with Leadership, Literature & Film students about resilience, leadership, and his journey from Marist to a National Championship and Rose Bowl MVP honors.
Marist Student Journalists Earn Top Honors at Scholastic Press Association of Chicago Awards
Marist student journalists earned recognition in nine categories at the Scholastic Press Association of Chicago Awards, including Excellence in Overall Website for MHS Media, highlighting the strength of the school’s media and broadcasting programs.
Marist Celebrates Culture and Community at Annual Celebration of Culture
Marist High School hosted its fourth annual Celebration of Culture on March 6, bringing together students, families, faculty, and neighbors to celebrate 16 cultures through performances, cultural displays, and food from around the world.
