Illinois State Representative and Chicago Board of Education Member congratulate the Catalyst Maria High School Class of 2024. Parents and community members packed the Catalyst Maria auditorium last night to celebrate the 114 graduates in the Class of 2024! The ceremony included a special remembrance in loving memory of classmate Emoni Poelinitz. On hand to celebrate was Illinois State Representative Cyril Nichols (pictured below with faculty members Mark Lenz and Juan Luis Tafolla). Earlier in the day, Chicago Board of Education Member, Rudy Lozano, Jr. extended his congratulatory wishes to the graduates via a call with Catalyst staff members Julio Velez and Alex Ramirez. (fb)

“At the end of the day, we are human beings, and I hope that people can see that in me and in other people who are like me. Papers don’t determine how human you are.” In this article by OneGoal, Yesenia Garcia, ‘17 Catalyst Maria Alumna, discusses how pursuing education ignited self discovery, pride, and a passion for equality in her life. Yesenia also shares the impact her OneGoal teacher Ms. Fawaz had on her as a scholar. We are beyond proud of everything you have and will continue to accomplish Yesenia! Click the link in our below to read the full article. Catalyst-Maria High School (fb)