Benet is defined by its dedicated teachers. With twenty-nine years spent teaching at Benet, Mr. Patrick Doyle has certainly left a lasting impact on not only the Benet community as a whole, but also hundreds if not thousands of alumni and current students. He teaches Honors English 1, Collegiate America...

Here at Benet Academy, many believe that the Christmas season starts after Thanksgiving, when most students begin to put up festive decorations. But when is it officially “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? When does the Christmas season really begin? Many students were interviewed and asked...

Each fall, Benet welcomes college representatives so that juniors and seniors can learn more about potential schools. Students can explore colleges from all across the country and possibly even abroad. Students find out basic information from the representatives, like where the college is located, what...

On Thursday, September 17th, Young Hearts for Life (YH4L), a non-profit organization that addresses cardiovascular disease among high schoolers, visited Benet Academy to provide electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings to all students. For nearly twenty years, YH4L has operated within the Chicago area....

On Saturday, September 19th, the Benet Academy Boys' Cross Country Team traveled to Detweiller Park in Peoria, Illinois, to compete in one of the most competitive cross country meets in the state. Detweiller Park is a legendary course that has hosted countless races and is known for bringing together...

“Spread the Gospel, not gossip. Be better, not bitter.” These wise words from Father’s homily during the Junior Catalyst Retreat encapsulate the captivating and motivating messages emphasized throughout the day. An evident buzz fills the air the moment one steps into the retreat. There is...

Throughout the week of September 14th, Benet Academy students and staff took a small part of each day to focus on the very important topic of school safety. They participated in two fire drills, an active shooter drill, and a severe weather drill. Additionally, students partook in the Young Hearts for...

On July 11, 2026, Senior Cruz Jones won the Amateur E-Sports Association’s National Super Smash Bros. Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, an astounding feat that made him Benet’s first national champion. Cruz’s journey to his championship began during his freshman year, when seniors taught him...