Pioneer Profile: Kollin Dorsey ’25
by Eduardo Ibarra ’26 What brought you to SFDS? The reason why I came to Saint Francis was to be closer to my moms’ job. How do you feel about SFDS? I really like it, it’s chill and I’ve made new friends. Who’s your favorite musical artist? I can’t name just one—Tavis Scott, Lil Uzi…
Pioneer Profile: Kennedi Lattimore
Delilah Reyes ’26 My favorite way to spend the day off is to relax at home with my family and maybe go out later in the day. One thing that can easily make my day better is baking because it’s something I love to do and it calms me especially when I’m having a rough…
Pioneer Profile: Noah Drewitt
By Eduardo Ibarra ’26 What brought you to St Francis? When Ms. Roni came to my school and talked about St Francis I became extremely interested. What are some goals you want to accomplish before you graduate? I want to end up in all honor classes . What motivates you? More than anything my nephew,…
Getting to know Mario Tolbert ’26
by Eduardo Ibarra ’26 What brought you to St Francis? My grandma wanted me to go to St. Francis. Do you like St. Francis so far? I definitely like it so far. I made new friends and learned so many things here. What are your goals before you graduate ? I’m not sure specifically, but I…
Senior Spotlight: Jose Aguilar
By Lance Walton ’25 What are your plans for beginning as a senior this new school year? I want to finish my essays for colleges pretty early and I want to get all A’s in my classes. Do you have any plans after high school? I’m not sure yet but I wanna attend college, and…
Getting to know Ms. A
By Delilah Reyes ’26 and Eduardo Ibarra ’26 What makes a ‘good day’ at school? Seeing all the students happy and feeling safe in the building. What are some pets you’ve had or would like to own? I’ve always wanted a Doberman! What would the students be surprised to find out about you? Maybe that…
Senior Spotlight: Carmina Serrano
By Ezequiel Serrano E: What are you going to study after highschool? Carmina: I’m going to study to be an ultrasound technician, roughly two years of school. E: What is your mindset this senior year? Carmina: My mindset is to get through as quickly as possible, get my education, and be a good kid. E:…
Getting to Know Fernanda Pichardo ’24
By Delilah Reyes ’26 What is your favorite movie? The Bee Movie. What is your happiest memory? This summer, I visited my best friends back in Colorado. One morning the three of us decided to watch the sunrise. It was full of jokes, cute pictures, and hugs. I’ll never forget that memory. Where do you…
Getting to know Raven Patton ’26
By Delilah Reyes ’26 Whats one thing that can instantly make your day better?Listening to music or being around my friends. What are some of your favorite hobbies?Gaming, crocheting and painting. Which celebrity would you like to meet and why?I would wanna meet Ronen Rubinstein because he’s one of my favorite actors and he’s a…
Senior Spotlight: Brandon Davis
What are your plans after graduation ? Go to school, work and make money. Favorite class? Sociology Favorite teacher ? Mr. Hunt Favorite memory ? Our Six Flags trip Junior year. What are some of your hobbies? Workout and play games. Favorite Exercise? Bench Press. What’s your current max bench press? 185 Favorite Restaurant? Harold’s Any advice for…
Senior Spotlight: Michaela Cuellar
By LaMarc Hubbart ’26 Any plans after you graduation? My plans after graduation are definitely going to college and rooming with my friends. Favorite class? My favorite class I would say is probably English or Art. Favorite teacher? “It’s hard to choose one so I’m going to just say all of the ones I like,…
Senior Profiles: Cayla Joe and Greg Monroe
By Santos Baez ’25 Cayla Joe What has been your experience at Francis? Well it has been pretty different with the Covid year and 2 different principals. I say at the beginning it was nice but definitely not where it’s at now. Things really changed for the better when Ms.Facen came. Do you play any…
Getting to Know Brooklyn Oliver ’24
By Diana Meza ’25 What are some of your favorite hobbies? Painting , reading , and meditating. What are some of your favorite foods? Red pozole , and garlic mashed potatoes with steak Do you enjoy playing any sports? Volleyball and basketball , sometimes soccer. What are some of your plans after high school? College…
Getting to Know Abigail Neri-Alvarez
by Jennifer Vega ’26 It’s important and beneficial to know more about the classmates you walk the halls with every day (I mean maybe not all of them). One such classmate, and one of the best artists around, is Abigail Neri-Alvarez! What is your favorite subject? “Math because Mr Tony makes it fun and he’s…
Getting to know Principal Facen
By Santos Baez ’25 You may think you know Principal Facen, but you have no idea! From 92 Jeep Cherokees to thinking she may have messed up her interview for the principal job, this interview was full of fun and interesting surprises! Do you have a weird food combo that you like? Yes, I do…
Getting To Know Vanessa Neri-Alvarez ’24
By Abigail Neri-Alvarez ’25 What is your favorite band/artist, song or music genre? Alec Benjamin because it really hits my soul. My favorite song that he made is “One Wrong Turn.” What are things you’re passionate about? Five Nights At Freddy’s because the animatronics freak me out but fascinante me, Bendy and The Ink Machine because…
Get to know SFDS Faculty and Staff Through Their Favorite Songs (Part 2)
Ms.Muhammad Ms.Serrano Sr. Maddie
Get To Know SFDS Faculty and Staff Through Their Favorite Songs (Part 1)
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Get to know Mr.Alfredo Ramirez
by Santos Baez ’25 “It takes a village” to raise a child as well as as run a school, and a vital part of our village is our amazing maintenance engineer, Mr. Alfredo Ramirez. Let’s get to know a bit more about him: So what do you do Alfredo? “Basically I am a maintenance engineer…
Get to know Senior and Golden Gloves Boxer, Armani Johnson ’23
First off, being a recent transfer, how are you feeling about SFDSHS? I like the school, it has a warm home feeling to it, I like the teachers as well. Everyone is cool and down to earth. So for those that don’t know, you are a very skilled and accomplished amateur boxer. How long have…
Get to know Ms.Chavez
By Ahmir Hamlet ’23 What is your position here at SFDS? I am the relationship manager for the Southeast side Incubator Experience…which in short means I am one of the directors of the work study program. What does that entail? Myself and Mr.Chavez are developing a work study program for the high school students here…
Get to know Ms.Mahammad
by Santos Baez ’25 The new school year is upon us, and while we are happy to see some old faces, there’s also plenty of new faces around as well. One of those new faces is our new guidance counselor Ms.Mahammad. What made you want to come to St.Francis? I was initially driven by the…
Get To Know Coach Nelson
By Ezequiel Serrano ’25 What made you come to St. Francis? The basketball opportunity….the chance to lead my own program at a school like SFDS. After the first week, what are your thoughts on the school? I like the school.. I like it a lot. All the teachers are nice, the kids are out here…
Get to know Mr.Browner
By LaMarc Hubbart ’26 What brought you to SFDS? Your principal, Pretty much right after having an interview with her I knew I wanted to come here, I had a few other offers but right after the interview I knew I wanted to come here. After your first week here at SFDS, what is your…
Get to know Mr.Quintana
By Khriz Lopez ’25 What brought you to SFDS? The opportunity to mentor and share my travels and experiences with this community. What do you teach? Spanish and PE! Have you participated in any kind of sports before? Yes I have participated in sports, not to brag but I played 8 years of professional basketball.…
Get to know Mrs. Echeverria
by Lance Walton ’25 What made you want to come to St. Francis? After working in Hammond, I just wanted to come back home to Chicago. Plus I had heard great things about St. Francis, so this was the perfect opportunity. What are some of your hobbies? I like to hangout with my daughter creating…
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