Fenwick High School, guided by Dominican Catholic values, inspires excellence and educates each student to lead, achieve and serve.
Inspired by its Dominican Catholic heritage, Fenwick High School will continue to be a premier college preparatory high school. We empower our students to grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically in a disciplined and diverse environment. Through this transformational experience, our graduates continue the Fenwick tradition of excellence and serve as compassionate leaders, committed to justice and peace in a changing global society.
Inspired by its Dominican Catholic heritage, Fenwick High School will continue to be a premier college preparatory high school. We empower our students to grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically in a disciplined and diverse environment. Through this transformational experience, our graduates continue the Fenwick tradition of excellence and serve as compassionate leaders, committed to justice and peace in a changing global society.
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Fenwick High School is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished leaders to its aquatics department: boys' and girls' swim coach Bryan Lee and boys' water polo coach Mike Gruszeczki '94. Both bring elite-level competitive experience and a commitment to the development of student-athletes.
Fenwick Announces New Head Coaches for Swimming and Water Polo
Award-winning coach Bryan Lee and Hall of Famer Mike Gruszeczki '94 join the aquatics staff.
Fenwick High School is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished leaders to its aquatics department: boys' and girls' swim coach Bryan Lee and boys' water polo coach Mike Gruszeczki '94. Both bring elite-level competitive experience and a commitment to the development of student-athletes.
Fenwick High School is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished leaders to its aquatics department: boys' and girls' swim coach Bryan Lee and boys' water polo coach Mike Gruszeczki '94. Both bring elite-level competitive experience and a commitment to the development of student-athletes.
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Friar Reporter: Summer 2026
In the digital magazine for Fenwick alumni, families and friends, read about this year's record-breaking class of Evans Scholars, virtual reality in the classroom and plans for the Centennial Addition.
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Class of 2026 College Decisions
Congratulations to the Fenwick High School Class of 2026 on your college decisions!
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Seniors Recognized at Honors Convocation
Read the full list of senior awards and achievements for the Class of 2026.
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Student Reflection: Feast of St. Catherine of Siena
Meg Prabhu '27 provided the student reflection before all-school Mass on April 29, 2026.
Read MoreMore than 150 Fenwick High School students were honored for their scores on the National Exams for world languages.
More than 150 Fenwick High School students were honored for their scores on the National Exams for world languages.
150+ Friars Receive National Exam Awards
More than 150 Fenwick High School students were honored for their scores on the National Exams for world languages.
A record-breaking number of Fenwick seniors were selected for the prestigious full-tuition caddie scholarship.
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11 Friars Earn Evans Scholarships
A record-breaking number of Fenwick seniors were selected for the prestigious full-tuition caddie scholarship.
Friars Name Dr. Brigitte (Bayster) Kusevskis '96 as Director of Aquatics
Beginning July 1, she will also serve as Asst. Athletic Director in support of girls' athletics.
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Fenwick Welcomes Cardinal Blase Cupich
Fenwick High School welcomed Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, to lead the opening prayer ahead of the boys' varsity basketball game against St. Ignatius on Friday, February 13th. Thank you to Cardinal Cupich for your time, leadership and prayers!
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Contract Extension for Dr. John Finan '87
Dr. John Finan '87 will continue to serve as Fenwick High School's principal through at least the 2030-2031 school year.
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State Champs!
Congratulations to the varsity football program on an outstanding 11-3 season and playoff run, ending with a 38-28 victory over East St. Louis in the championship game Tuesday night in Normal, IL.
Friar Nation is proud of you!
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National Merit Commended Students
Nine Fenwick High School seniors were named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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190+ Students Named AP Scholars
Eighty-eight current students and more than 100 alums were recognized for their outstanding performances on Spring 2025 AP Exams.
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Classroom Canvas
This summer, junior artist Maeve Bonakdar '27 honored Fenwick's Catholic identity by creating unique new paintings throughout the school.
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The Centennial Addition: Building Fenwick High School's Second Century
From cutting-edge classrooms to updated arts facilities, the bold new Centennial Addition will transform the Fenwick High School campus by 2029.
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Class of 2025 College Decisions
Congratulations to the Fenwick High School Class of 2025 on your college decisions!
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Student Athletes Commit to Colleges
Twenty-seven Fenwick High School seniors signed letters of intent this year to continue their athletic careers at the next level.
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150+ Friars Receive National Exam Awards
More than 150 Fenwick High School students were honored for their scores on the National Exams for world languages.
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