Student Life
Student Life at DePaul Prep
Cultivating Well-Rounded Individuals
At DePaul College Prep, we strive to foster a positive and inclusive environment for every student! Our mission is to help cultivate well-rounded individuals and create memories that they will cherish for years to come. This comes to life through a variety of clubs, dances, on-campus events, and leadership opportunities. These experiences provide our students with endless ways to pursue their talents, expand their horizons, discover new interests, and make life-long friends.
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Clubs
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Art Club
Art Club offers a creative space for students of all grade levels and art skills. Each month, students are invited to create a specific project with a choice of their own subject. The projects range from drawing, mixed media, painting, to non-traditional art materials. -
Baking Club
Baking club is an opportunity for students to learn new skills in the kitchen or advance what they already know to make delicious treats. Students will work on all aspects of baking; following the recipe, baking off the dish, cleaning up, and the best part tasting what they have made. No experience is needed - just a willingness to jump in and help! Baking club meets once a month and active participation at meetings is expected. -
Card Collectors Club
The Card Collectors Club meets to discuss buying, selling, and trading in the card collecting world. Meetings are spent trading, valuing, and opening all types of trading cards. From sports cards to Pokemon cards, you name it, this group collects it! -
Climbing Club
Climbing Club is a great way to try something new or find friends who like to climb. The club meets once a month for active climbing at First Ascent Climbing and Fitness Avondale after school. All students participating need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian and the fee is $15 each time to climb. No experience necessary. -
Crochet & Knitting Club
For students both new and experienced, the Crochet & Knitting Club is open to all interested in the art of crocheting and knitting. The club works on a variety of projects throughout the school year to provide a fun, laid-back environment as members crochet and knit together. -
Dance Orchesis
Dance Orchesis is a club for students who dance outside of DePaul Prep to come together and share their talents and creativity with our school. Rehearsals will consist of technique and choreography work where dancers will choreograph their own dances for the Spring Showcase. In addition to the Spring Showcase, several pre-scheduled performances at football/basketball halftimes and/or pep rallies will be required. Weekly rehearsals for all dance members are mandatory. Prior dance experience is necessary as a formal tryout for all interested dancers will take place in the fall. Cuts may be made based on tryout criteria. -
Dungeons & Dragons Club
The Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Club offers students the chance to play D&D in school in organized play, and explore the global community D&D has formed! Recently made more popular as a result of its appearance in the TV show "Stranger Things," D&D is a fantasy role-playing game that promotes social engagement, imagination, and self-confidence. This club is open to both new and experienced players. -
Engineering Club
The Engineering Club tackles small but engaging projects at each meeting. Learn how to build a bridge out of toothpicks or construct a balloon-powered car! Students will learn the basic principles of engineering while expressing their creativity in a fun, low-stakes environment. -
Fantasy Sports Club
The Fantasy Sports Club strives to create fun, competitive leagues for DePaul Prep students who love playing fantasy sports. The club runs leagues for a variety of different sports throughout the school year. This club is open to anyone and everyone who loves playing, talking about, and running fantasy leagues! -
French Culture Club
French Culture Club seeks students of all language backgrounds to celebrate and discover the foods, cultures and customs of the Francophone world. This club is open to anyone looking to connect with globally curious students, and/or enjoy trying new foods. -
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a national organization that prepares students for careers in business and business education. It aims to develop competent business leaders, strengthen confidence, and foster an understanding of American business enterprise. The group will participate in various activities including sales projects, leadership development, educational programs, and community service. -
Gardening Club
The Gardening Club is open to students interested in learning the basics of gardening in DePaul Prep's very own greenhouse. The club cultivates and harvests a variety of plants throughout the seasons. The Gardening Club also grows plants for the annual plant sale at the end of the school year. No experience or equipment necessary. -
History Club
History Club offers students an opportunity to explore historical topics beyond the textbook. Through discussions, guest speakers, multimedia, gaming, and field trips, members can dive deeper into the topics that most interest them. Members also exercise their knowledge to provide service to both the DePaul Prep and wider community. -
Ignite (Women in Political Power)
Ignite is a club aligning with the national nonprofit, Ignite, which works with young women to grow their political knowledge and involve them in local democracy and government. The club will host political guest speakers and fun events to learn more about the democratic process in Chicago! -
International Club
The International Club will explore the variety of cultures in the world and among our student body. The club comes together to learn important historical events and movements, watch international films and play cultural music. Through these activities, International Club aims to enrich students of the countless cultures to be explored. -
Latin Ensemble
The Latin Ensemble is comprised of musicians or aspiring musicians who enjoy playing and performing popular Latin music. The club welcomes anyone who is interested in Latino music and culture, but experience playing an instrument is recommended. The club often performs at after school events and assemblies. -
Medical Club
The Medical Club is open to all students interested in a future career in the medical or health-related fields. The club hosts a variety of guest speakers, offers insight about various medical professions, and provides hands-on learning about the human body. -
Music Discussion Club
The Music Discussion Club is open to all students who love discussing their music tastes. The group meets to listen to different genres of music and share their favorite artists and songs with each other. The Music Discussion Club is a laid-back, inclusive space to hang out and talk about music! -
Pack Chat Sports Club
The Pack Chat Sports Club is a club dedicated to the love, commitment, and passion that DePaul College Prep students and staff possess in being fans of sport and debating sports. The Pack Chat Sports Club participates in seasonal play, meeting once a week, to make predictions, debate, and discuss professional/amateur sports. This club is outstanding for students pursuing careers in sports, sports management, or sportscasting. -
Painting Club
Painting Club invites students to explore activities related to painting through student-led projects, planned activities, or self guided art exploration. It is open to all grades and all skill levels. Students are invited to make new friends, create art, and have fun after school! -
Pickleball Club
The Pickleball Club meets bi-weekly for pickleball sessions at nearby courts in the city. Members can drop into sessions as often as they like - no commitment or experience necessary. Each session is $5 per student. Members can learn the basics for the first time or improve the skills you already have with friendly pickleball tournaments amongst members. -
Ram Buddies
Ram Buddies is dedicated to building relationships and mentoring elementary students with learning disabilities. In partnership with McPherson Elementary in Ravenswood, club members will help young students with homework, read books, and engage in fun activities. Visits to McPherson will take place after school about once per month. -
Ram Poets Society
Ram Poets Society provides a supportive and inclusive space to play with creative prompts, workshop poetry pieces, and prepare for various optional open-mic performances throughout the year. No experience needed, just a love of writing and poetry! -
Rambassadors
Rambassadors are an energetic group of leaders who represent the DePaul Prep community to prospective families and distinguished guests. Rambassadors will attend monthly meetings and assist with Open Houses, Shadow Days, and other events throughout the year. An application is required to become a Rambassador. -
RamGuides
RamGuides is a student-led mentoring program designed to foster connection, leadership, and growth within our community. Specialized in helping new students adjust to life at DePaul Prep, RamGuides provides students with peer support in academics, extracurriculars, and student life, helping all Rams thrive both in and out of the classroom. An application is required to become a RamGuide. -
Rams Read
Rams Read is not your average book club. By promoting themes rather than dictating book choices, Rams Read is an inclusive club where any reader is welcome. Every month the club meets in the library to discuss our novels and connect with other book-loving Rams. -
Ski & Snowboard Club
The Ski & Snowboard Club meets several times during the winter months to travel to a variety of recreational ski locations just over the border in Wisconsin. All ski and snowboard levels invited to join. -
Sports Media Club
Interested in becoming a sports photographer? Want to learn how to create social media content for the DePaul Prep athletic teams? Then Sports Media Club is for you! Led by a stellar team of veteran student photographers, this club is teaching the next generation how to capture and edit action shots. No experience necessary. Members will get to shoot at a variety of DePaul Prep athletic competitions -
Theater Society
The DePaul Prep Theater Society is an organization for the fall and spring plays at DePaul Prep. Our members are actors, crew members, designers, stage managers, and any who want to be or learn more about these roles. Commitment to our shows is often the same as commitment to a varsity sport. -
Women in STEM
Women in STEM (WiSTEM) is a chapter of an international organization working with high schools globally to inspire and empower young women to pursue STEM. The club hosts guest speakers, scientific discussions, and charity fundraisers throughout the year.
Affinity & Alliance Organizations
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Club
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Club provides a space for all AAPI students and allies to freely share their experiences. The club's mission is to give AAPI students visibility and voice, celebrate our brilliance and beauty, and to educate others about issues impacting the AAPI community. -
Black Student Union
The Black Student Union (BSU) centers and celebrates Black voices and culture, creates a space for dialogue about issues facing the Black community, and promotes student agency and activism. Through weekly meetings, events and more, the BSU is a safe space for Black students and Allies to spend time together, create change, and celebrate the diverse and rich cultures at the school. -
Greek Club
Greek Club offers students of all backgrounds an environment where students can come together to learn about Greek history, culture, and heritage through education and events. We meet once a month and learn about Greek culture through movies, dancing, eating, and more! -
Identity Club
Identity Club at DePaul Prep creates valiant spaces for discussing, celebrating, and supporting the intersectionality of identities, particularly those of the LGBTQIA+ community. The club meets regularly for community building opportunities that include movies, crafts, fundraising, and food! -
Italian Club
The Italian Club offers students of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn more about Italian heritage, language, and culture. The club enjoys sharing their favorite Italian snacks, listening to Italian music, and sharing each other's Italian customs and traditions as we explore all parts of Italy! -
Jewish Club
The Jewish Club is open to all students who want to learn about Jewish culture and religion. It was created to build connections between students of the Jewish faith and those of all other faiths. The club provides a safe place to discuss issues and topics of specific relevance to the Jewish faith as well as celebrating Jewish holidays, foods, and games! -
Latinos Unidos
The purpose of Latinos Unidos is to foster interest in Hispanic/Latino culture and to learn more about the Spanish-speaking world. This is a space where ALL are welcome. The club aims to support each other, celebrate our cultural differences, and create new memories and traditions. -
Mind the Cap
Mind the Cap provides a stigma-free space for students to share their voices and raise awareness around mental health. The club practices mindfulness techniques, hosts discussions, and engages in outside partnerships, all while creating a culture of support within the community we share. -
Student Government
Student Government is the elected governing body of DePaul Prep, which provides leadership of student activities and coordination of various events throughout the year. These student leaders act as the voice of the DePaul Prep students, meeting regularly with the President and Principal on school-wide initiatives. Student Government includes the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, director of communications, and grade-level class representatives. Student Government Elections take place each May, with elected candidates representing the student body for the following school year.
Liam Collins
President, Student Body
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Young Women's Leadership
Young Women's Leadership (YWL) is a club that empowers young women to be future leaders and change-makers. The members of the club develop leadership skills while planning service events and celebrations of women in history. This club also provides a safe space for students to address any issues young women are facing in their lives.
Honor Societies
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French Honor Society
French Honor Society (FHS) is an academic honorary organization that represents upper-level students who demonstrate their passion for the French language and culture. Students are actively involved in organizing cultural events, peer tutoring, and various service projects within the community. FHS values leadership, service, and dedication to the French language and culture. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in French and be in good standing throughout their high school career. -
National Art Honor Society
National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is a national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the arts. NAHS gives students opportunities to explore various types of art making as well as create a personal portfolio for the end-of-year art show. Students also participate in art-based school and community service projects. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in art classes and complete mandatory service to fulfill their membership requirements. -
National Chinese Honor Society
The National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS) was established in 1993 to recognize those accomplished high school students who study Chinese as a world language. NCHS is a scholastic organization that promotes and recognizes students who demonstrate citizenship, leadership, and community service. The purpose of the NCHS is to encourage its members to become life-long learners in order to gain a better understanding of the Chinese language and culture, as well as to play an active role as a contributing global citizen in the twenty-first century. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in Mandarin classes and complete mandatory service to fulfill their membership requirements. -
National Honor Society
National Honor Society (NHS) recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Juniors and seniors are able to apply in the fall. Membership is maintained by having a cumulative, weighted GPA of 3.9 or higher and meeting the minimum service requirement of 20 hours. -
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
Rho Kappa is an honor society whose mission and purpose is to recognize academic excellence in social studies; to provide opportunities for exploration in the social studies; and to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in social studies classes and complete mandatory service to fulfill their membership requirements. -
Science National Honor Society
Membership in Science National Honors Society (SNHS) recognizes and celebrates students who have excelled in the field of science. Membership supports high school juniors and seniors in pursuing interest in science, promotes academic excellence, and motivates these students to strive for success in their scientific pursuits. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in science classes and be in good standing throughout their high school career. -
Spanish Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society (SHS) is an academic honorary organization that represents juniors and seniors who demonstrate their passion for the Spanish language and culture. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in Spanish classes and be in good standing throughout their high school career.
Academic Teams
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Chess Team
The DePaul Prep Chess Team practices the skills and strategies of chess in both friendly and competitive play. Students meet weekly after school all year to engage in friendly and competitive play and hone their chess skills. In the fall and winter, the team takes its game to a competitive level in the Chicago Chess Conference, where it competes against some of the state's top chess teams. During the conference season from October to January, the team plays weekly matches against conference opponents on Tuesday (both at home and away), in addition to several all-day Saturday tournaments. The chess team also competes in the IHSA State Chess Series from January to February, including sectional and state-level competitions. -
Esports
The DePaul Prep Esports Team competes in various competitive video games with both peers and other high school students across Illinois and the Midwest. Seasons for Esports take place in both Fall and Spring semesters. Like seasons of other sports, this consists of regularly scheduled games with win-loss records, all culminating in playoff brackets for each league. The fundamental skills that Esports strives to help students improve are purposeful self-improvement, critical thinking, and communication. -
LifeSmarts Team
LifeSmarts is a quiz bowl-style competitive team that focuses on information that students will need to know now and as they move through the next adventures of life. The quizzes cover consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology. The team meets weekly to get ready for online quizzes and a chance to compete in person at state and national competitions. -
Mock Trial
The Mock Trial Team introduces students to the American legal system while studying and exploring how a legal case proceeds from the pretrial phase through trial. Mock Trial meets in the fall to recruit and plan events. During the winter and spring, the team meets at least twice a week to prepare for several regional mock trial competitions. The season ends with the team competing in Springfield over two days in the Illinois State Bar Association State Invitational. -
Model UN
DePaul College Prep Model UN empowers students to take global issues into their own hands. Through collaboration, research, and diplomatic procedure, Model UN asks students to learn about the problems facing the international community, propose solutions, and support their own imagined initiatives to solve these problems. Students are encouraged to promote compromise and communication at conferences throughout the year, where their position papers and resolution papers are used to implement change. -
Robotics Team
The Robotics Team provides students a space to delve deep into the world of robotics and gain experience programming and building robots. Interested members are also invited to participate in monthly competitions where the assembled robots must complete a given task. -
Scholastic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl is an IHSA-sanctioned academic competition that tests teamwork, quick recall ability, and students' knowledge in social sciences, math, science, language arts, literature, and fine arts. DePaul Prep's team competes in league-independent and IHSA tournaments. -
Speech Team
The Speech Team at DePaul College Prep is an IHSA competitive activity. There are fourteen competitive events open to our school's speech team, ranging from acting, radio speaking, and original comedy to persuasive and informative speaking. Students audition for the team in September, and the regular season runs through early February. Working with a team of experienced coaches, students will write or select speeches to compete against other schools; practice performing prepared pieces; and gain confidence speaking in front of others. No experience is necessary, and anyone who is interested may participate!
Student Publications
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Cup of Joe - News Broadcast
Cup of Joe is a student produced television network that films on campus at DePaul College Prep. Students meet multiple times throughout the week to plan, write, record, and edit TV style content which covers everything under the sun from important newscast bulletins game show/sketch videos, and even episodic sitcoms! -
The Ram Page - Online Newspaper
DePaul Prep’s student newspaper, the RamPage, covers stories on people and events on our campus and topics affecting our school community. Student journalists drive the entire process — from conceptualizing story ideas, to conducting interviews and research, to writing and editing. In addition to traditional journalistic content, the club also writes student opinions, satire, student advice columns, and more. Visit depaulpreprampage.com to view the paper. -
Yearbook
The Yearbook team creates the school yearbook that is published and distributed to every student each November. Students in Yearbook plan the theme and cover, design the pages, and choose the photos to include. Most work is done independently or in small groups. The most committed members are asked to take on leadership roles within Yearbook. This is a great group for students interested in design, art, photography, and writing.
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Experiential Learning
At DePaul Prep, learning doesn't stop at the classroom door. Our experiential learning and immersion trips challenge students to adapt, grow, and connect with the world around them.
These educational, service, and cultural journeys are designed to:- Deepen Academics: Translate classroom concepts into real-world experiences that spark lifelong curiosity.
- Build Character: Put our Core Values of Faith, Respect, Excellence, Service, and Health into daily practice.
- Expand Horizons: Create lasting memories and help students grow outside their comfort zones.
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The Ram Page
The Ram Page is DePaul Prep’s student-run newspaper, covering the campus news, people, and events that shape our community.
Our student journalists drive the entire creative process—from brainstorming and researching to interviewing, writing, and editing. In addition to traditional news, the paper features:- Student Opinions & Advice: Giving our community a voice on the issues that matter to them.
- Creative Writing & Satire: Spotlighting student humor and creative talent.
- School & Local Spotlights: Connecting DePaul Prep to the wider world.
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Cup of Joe
Cup of Joe is a video news broadcast entirely conceived, written, and produced by DePaul Prep students.
Our student crew brings the DePaul Prep community together by highlighting the stories that matter most, featuring:- Campus Updates: Keeping the student body informed on school news and upcoming events.
- Student & Faculty Interviews: Spotlighting the diverse voices and personalities on our campus.
- Event Highlights: Showcasing sports, arts, and student life in action.
Contact
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Mailing Address: 3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 539-3600
Mailing Address: 3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 539-3600
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