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Saint Ignatius Traditions

What Puts the "Us" in Ignatius!

A school is a family, in part, because of the memories it cultivates through traditions that are a part of Student Life. Our young people have many things they look forward to year after year that bind them to the alums who came before them, and the students who will come after them. Here's a taste of the "Traditions of the Pack":

"Clap In"

Every fall the sophomores, juniors and seniors "Clap In" the newest members of the Pack, the freshman.
Arrupe Mentors Program

Our seniors forge meaningful mentorship with our freshmen through our Arrupe Mentors Program.
Faith

On the First Friday of every month, we come together as a Faith family at the Church of the Holy Family.
Examen

Near the end of every school day, our students take time to prayerfully reflect on the day in something we call the Examen.
Celebrating the Arts

We celebrate the arts at Saint Ignatius College Prep. Our Harlequins help us do that every Fall with a fabulous musical production.
Spirit Week

Seasonally, Saint Ignatius College Prep celebrates Spirit Week. Days in those weeks have themes, like Spirit Wear Day!
Myriad Retreats

All students at Saint Ignatius College Prep take time to reflect on their Faith with each other at myriad retreats.
Advent & Christmas Holiday

For Advent and the Christmas holiday, the campus takes on the spirit of the season, and students answer the call to contribute.
School Dances

School dances bring the Wolfpack together in a celebratory way!
"Clap Out"

Right before graduation, the freshman, sophomores and juniors "Clap Out" the seniors, congratulating them for a job well done!

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Saint Ignatius College Prep

Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.