Alum of the Month

DaShaun McGee

Meet our March alum of the month DaShaun McGee. DaShaun is a Holy Family class of 2015 graduate. DaShaun went to Golder College Prep High School, and is currently attending Denison University where he is majoring in Health Exercise and Sports Studies. After graduation, DaShaun hopes to open his own athletic center for children who don’t not have the resources to participate in physical activity every day.

“I very much appreciate the values and life lessons that were taught during weekly chapel services at Holy Family."

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Jelisa Powel

Meet our February student of the month Jelisa Powell. Jelisa is a 2010 Holy Family School graduate. Jelisa went on to Christ the King Jesuit College Prep high school, and graduated as the Salutatorian, just as she had done at Holy Family.

Jelisa also graduated from Knox College in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a minor in Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Services. Currently, Jelisa works for CPS and is a graduate student at Northwestern University. She plans on earning her Masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling with a Child Specialization and her licensure in Mental Health Counseling by 2023.

“Holy Family did a fantastic job building a supportive family environment within the school community. I felt comfortable connecting with students of all ages while also challenging myself to help new students feel welcomed and included. I felt connected to everybody and continued to have that connection throughout high school and even after college."

Isaac Barrantine

Meet our November alum of the month Isaac Barrantine. Isaac is a Holy Family class of 2013 graduate. Isaac went to Christ The King Jesuit College Prep and went on to attend Loyola University Arrupe College, where he was a Business Major. Currently Isaac is an assistant manager at FedEx in Niles, IL. Isaac is currently taking online courses to obtain his real estate license.

“One thing I loved about Holy Family were the chapel reflections. Pastor Hunter sharing deep stories with perfect messages in them to not only listen and reflect on the story itself but to also self-reflect. I really think the reflections helped some people. I remember a lot of people (including myself) put so much into them. To get up there and express yourself is scary but getting your name called to speak is also one of the best nervous feelings ever.”

D’Angelo Crosby

Meet our October alum of the month D’Angelo Crosby. D’Angelo is a Holy Family Class of 2014 graduate. D’Angelo went to the Chicago High School for the Arts and is currently attending Morehouse College, where he is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.

“My favorite quote from Holy Family came from the mission statement ‘To acquire a knowledge and create a positive vision for our future, and to build our self esteem.’”