Benet students experienced their first All School Mass of the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, September 2nd. Father James Guarascio, a graduate of Benet and the vocation director for the Diocese of Joliet, celebrated this mass. Father Guarascio told a thoughtful story of his journey to the priesthood,...

A new sports season brings a new face as Coach Jackson Punzel takes the lead of Benet’s first wrestling team. Originally an alum of Naperville Central, Coach Punzel has always been involved in the wrestling world. Coach Punzel attended Wheaton College and competed at the collegiate NCAA Division...

John Augustyn, a member of Benet’s class of 2025, made the most of his Benet education and has continued to prosper since. While at Benet, John tried to participate in as much as he could, to both develop crucial skills and gain valuable relationships. John was an integral part of the Benet Herald...

There are over 1,000 students at Benet Academy, and each and every individual has their own opinion on what a perfect learning environment looks like. One question this poses is, “What qualities make a good teacher?” Certain teachers are more accommodating to students’ needs than others. For...

A member of the Benet community since 1996, Mr. Peter Drinan is thrilled to teach and help develop the next generation of Redwings. Since 2016, Mr. Drinan has created engaging mathematics courses that have prepared students for higher level math. Students have greatly enjoyed Mr. Drinan’s classes,...

For multiple decades, the idea of uniforms has been debated by countless teachers, students, and administrators. Some view uniforms as a way to save time in the mornings and avoid the hassle of picking out an outfit. Others believe that uniforms limit students’ self-expression and comfort. While...