About Everest

Graduate Profile

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An Everest Academy Graduate:

The student who graduates from Everest Academy knows that personal formation has only begun. The Everest graduate is well equipped for college. Intellectually, the graduate possesses a rich store of knowledge in the western tradition, a love for the truth, and a set of skills and habits necessary to tackle higher learning. Humanly, the graduate possesses a character that is well grounded in human virtue. Personally, the graduate demonstrates the ability to master one’s actions and choices. Spiritually, the graduate is continually maturing in the life of grace, as an authentic Christian who possesses a deep friendship with Christ. Apostolically, the graduate exhibits a disposition of service towards others. The Everest Academy graduate is an authentic Christian leader.

Intellectual Formation

A wealth of knowledge in general culture and the particular disciplines; an understanding of the roots and underpinnings of his own national culture, history and western ideals; a firm grounding in math and the sciences, and in the scientific method;
An ability to think, speak, and write clearly, coherently, precisely, attractively and persuasively;
Superior thinking, reasoning and communicating skills that are built upon a keen sense of perception and a sharp memory;
A capacity for reflection and imagination, as well as those technological and inquiry skills intrinsic to the exact and social sciences;
A critical mind that can tell right from wrong, fact from fiction, truth from opinion;
Experience and ease in public speaking, debate, and declamation;
Habits and dispositions that are critical for ongoing intellectual formation after graduation, including study habits, concentration and critical thinking, perseverance and a desire to produce high-quality work.

Human Formation

His behavior reveals that he possesses principles that govern his actions and orders his passions. He shows firmness of will and self-control;
He values and cultivates the virtues of justice, sincerity, fidelity to his word, commitment, honesty, and a rightly-formed conscience;
He has a healthy self-confidence and respect for others, and presents himself well physically, being neatly groomed and attired;
He is articulate, capable of convincing others of the truth with charity and respect;
He has a mature sense of authority and respect for it without being servile;
Because of his generosity, perseverance, trustworthiness, sense of duty and responsibility, he is a valuable member of any organization, group or team;
He has the interpersonal skills necessary to assume leadership in any field (e.g., organization, project planning and management, delegation) and is able to work on a team by collaborating and contributing to a common goal;
His charity, integrity, honesty, and compassion make him a good and loyal friend;
He values health and hygiene and cultivates both. He enjoys physical activity and its benefits. He has a healthy enjoyment of sports.

Spiritual Formation

God, the Church and souls are a reality in his life;
He knows God has given him life for a purpose; he strives to know and fulfill it;
He knows that Christ’s supreme commandment is love, and he strives to love God above all things and his neighbor as himself;
He knows that love without action is sterile and meaningless;
He loves the Church, the Holy Father, Mary and the saints;
He knows, is faithful to and can defend the Church’s teachings’
He is actively engaged in the ongoing task of forming his intellect, passions and emotions, free will, and conscience;
He lives a sacramental life and participates in opportunities to grow in the spiritual life. He prays and strives to live a life of holiness and grace;
His thoughts and actions are influenced by the Christian view of the person and of the world.

Apostolic Formation

He is witness of Christ and lives according to Gospel principles of truth, justice, compassion;
He can bear witness to the hope that is within him (Cf. Peter 3:15);
He is willing to contribute his time, treasure, and talents in service to God and others, for he desires to build and expand Christ’s Kingdom;
He knows that service is costly and is willing to make the sacrifice;
He participates in activities to grow in the apostolic life;
He views his life in terms of service;
He views the needs of the universal Church as his own.

Where are Everest Alumni Today?

High Schools Attended by Everest Graduates

Marmion Academy

Benet Academy

Mount Assisi Academy

Immaculate Conception Academy

Northridge Preparatory School

Immaculate Conception Apostolic School

Providence Catholic High School

St. Ignatious Prepatory High School

Sacred Heart Apostolic School

Lemont Public High School

Lockport Public High School

The Willows Academy

Marist High School

Colleges Attended by Everest Graduates

Marquette University

Niagara University

University of Dallas

University of Illinois

University of Iowa

University of Steubenville

University of Wisconsin Madison

Baylor University

Lewis University

Loyola University

St. Mary’s Notre Dame

Texas A&M University

University of Notre Dame

University of Steubenville