Category: Impact Stories
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A Foundation for the Future: The Class of 2026’s Journey at CRB
This month, the Cristo Rey Boston community celebrates the Class of 2026 and the college decisions that will define their next chapter. As they prepare to graduate, seniors reflect on the experiences that impacted them along the way. Each student’s journey was shaped by the people who supported them and the experiences that helped them grow, persevere, and discover their strengths. Jenayah highlights the consistent support she…
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“Everything at CRB Connected to Real Life”
For Nicole Pimentel, Class of 2020, the path to where she is today has not been linear, but it has always been purposeful. “I’ve learned that you will always end up where you’re meant to be,” she says. When Nicole first discovered Cristo Rey Boston as an eighth grader, she wasn’t sure what to expect.…
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Men and Women for Others: The Ignatian Volunteer Corps at Cristo Rey Boston
At Cristo Rey Boston, students are surrounded by a community that believes deeply in their potential. While teachers and staff guide them each day, there is another group that plays a powerful role in their journey. The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) is a network of experienced professionals who commit their time to service in nonprofit and educational settings. These volunteers bring to the Cristo Rey Boston community decades…
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Becoming What’s Possible: Quismairy’s Story
“I’ve always been the kind of person who doesn’t let setbacks define me,” says Quismairy, Class of 2026. “If someone tells me I can’t do something, I want to prove to myself that I can.” That mindset didn’t come easily. In middle school, she admits she wasn’t focused on academics, and when she spoke about…
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Building Confidence, Community, and a Future Serving Others: Angelina’s CRB Journey
For Angelina, Class of 2026, the path to leadership started with those who came before her. As the youngest in a first-generation Vietnamese immigrant family, she grew up learning from her two older siblings. She describes herself as a mixture of her older sister’s academic drive and her brother’s humor and personality. “They created the…
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Malachi Finds Growth and Opportunity at Cristo Rey Boston
For Malachi, Class of 2026, Cristo Rey Boston has been a place of growth and transformation. Malachi chose to attend CRB for one clear reason: opportunity. “I wanted to go here so I could get into college,” he says. With the combination of a college-preparatory academics and real-world work experience, Malachi knew he would be…
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Finding His Calling: Myles’ Journey at Cristo Rey Boston
For Myles, Class of 2027, the choice to attend Cristo Rey Boston was pivotal in his path toward growth and purpose. From the moment he learned about Cristo Rey Boston during a visit to his middle school, he sensed it was a place where he would be both supported and challenged. “Once I got here,…
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At Cristo Rey Boston, Davi is Inspired to Dream Bigger
When Davi, Class of 2027, learned about Cristo Rey Boston through a friend, he was drawn to the Corporate Work Study Program. He liked the opportunity it would give to build connections and gain real-world experience. “Once I learned you could get a good job and build a network, it changed how I thought about…
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Leonah, Class of 2026, Finds Hope and Community at Cristo Rey Boston
When Leonah moved from Uganda to Massachusetts in late 2021, she faced a difficult transition. The first school she attended was large and lacked diversity, leaving her feeling unseen and unsupported. “It was hard to adjust,” she shares. “The teachers didn’t check in with me and I struggled to keep up.” Her path changed when…
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From Cape Verde to Cristo Rey Boston: Daura’s Journey of Faith and Purpose at Cristo Rey Boston
When Daura, class of 2026, arrived in Boston from Cape Verde at eight years old, she and her family came seeking better opportunities. As they adjusted to a new country and language, her faith and church community were vital sources of support. When it came to looking for a high school, Daura wanted a place…