Mrs. Majka has taught at Saint Viator for 32 years, making her the longest serving Saint Viator teacher. She began her career here in the fall of 1990, after teaching at a school in Providence, R.I. Her...
Mental health is no joke—even the Illinois government agrees. In August, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1577 into law, which amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code.
The...
For the first time ever, students from Saint Viator will be traveling to Washington D.C. to partake in the March for Life in January 2022.
“I am thrilled to go to Washington DC and promote the life...
Musical season is back in swing at Viator, with the annual winter musical for 2022 being “Pippin.” “Pippin,” created in 1972 by Bob Fosse and Roger O. Hirson, and composed by Stephen Schwartz,...
“Sing what I show you,” choir director Dr. John Hughes announces to the choir. Circling the room, he flashes solfege hand symbols and listens as students concentrate on reaching the proper intervals....
Strong varsity athletics have always been a tradition at Saint Viator. Five years ago, freshmen teams were the norm for all sports, tryouts were commonly cutthroat, and students flocked to numerous sports....
As a college preparatory academy, our school is rooted in extra-curricular participation, especially when these activities can inspire a student towards their future success. While athletics are obviously...
Every year, various departments at Saint Viator re-assess their course offerings to ensure they align with student interests. Recently, the social studies department had students take a survey to gage...
Every year, the newly arrived freshmen tour the living quarters of the Viatorian priests and brothers as a part of their faith class. Students are able to see how the Viatorians live and understand the...
Throughout the various changes resulting from COVID-19, several high schools have adopted a block schedule (four periods a day), leaving the eight periods per day schedule behind. As classes have gone...
In 1831, Father Louis Querbes founded the Clerics of Saint Viator. The order was created during the French Revolution, where clergymen were persecuted and poverty ran rampant amongst young people. Father...
Clubs are a way of becoming involved in the school community and meeting new people. Luckily for Viator students, a multitude of new clubs have been introduced. As a result, many students are overwhelmed...
