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On Wednesday, February 18, the Loyola Academy community gathered for a schoolwide Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the beginning of the Lenten season with prayer, reflection, and a renewed call to conversion.

On Thursday, February 12, members of the LA Bar Association (LA Bar) gathered in the Michigan Room at the University Club of Chicago for the group's Annual Luncheon, welcoming special guest Illinois Supreme Court Justice Sanjay T. Tailor and honoring two distinguished members of the Loyola Academy legal community.

Loyola Academy's Bowman First Generation Leaders gathered on Thursday, February 12, for the inaugural Bowman Quo Vadis, an afternoon designed to inspire reflection, mentorship, and meaningful conversation about life beyond high school. Hosted in the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, the program invited Rambler juniors and seniors to consider a question rooted in Jesuit tradition: Quo Vadis? — "Where are you going?"

Loyola Academy’s Chinese language students are joyfully preparing to celebrate Lunar New Year on February 17, welcoming the Year of the Horse with creativity, community, and cultural discovery.

The Boys Wrestling Team captured its first IHSA Regional Championship in nearly three decades, crowning six individual champions and advancing eight finalists.

Loyola Academy's Orchesis Dance Company took the stage in the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7, for its third annual concert, showcasing an evening of student creativity, leadership, and performance.

On Friday, February 6, the newest members of the Loyola community gathered beneath the West Gym’s “Big Top” for an unforgettable start to their Rambler journey. The Class of 2030 Celebration Carnival welcomed incoming students and their families to Loyola Academy for an evening filled with laughter, connection, and school spirit.

Freshman Aislinn Biedenbender ’29 (In picture: center, fourth from left) continues an impressive debut season, qualifying for the IHSA State Sectional after a ninth-place finish at Regionals.

Loyola Academy hosted the MCAC Swimming and Diving Championship weekend, highlighted by a conference title from the freshman/sophomore team.

The Loyola Academy girls' bowling team delivered a strong performance at the GCAC Bowling Championship, earning an impressive third-place finish among a competitive field.

The Loyola Academy wrestling team made program history, capturing the IHSA 3A Regional Championship — the Ramblers' first regional title in three decades. The milestone victory reflects the team's dedication, resilience, and strong performances across the lineup.

Cowboy boots, denim, and plenty of smiles filled the Hilton Orrington in Evanston on Friday, January 30, as Ramblers gathered for D4: Dinner Dance for Daughters and Dads. This beloved annual tradition once again brought together Loyola families for an evening centered on connection and celebration.

On January 19, Loyola Academy welcomed students, faculty, administrators, and community partners from fellow Jesuit schools across Chicago for a Jesuit Day of Solidarity rooted in prayer, dialogue, and a shared commitment to justice. Hosted at Loyola Academy's McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, the day brought together representatives from Loyola Academy, St. Ignatius College Prep, Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School to reflect on the theme "Pressing On: Solidarity with Our Migrant Neighbors in Need."

From January 26–28, 162 seniors enrolled in The Ignatian Journey theology elective stepped away from the rhythms of campus life to participate in a course retreat at Loyola University's Retreat and Ecology Campus (LUREC) in Woodstock. Rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius, the experience invited students into prayer, reflection, and discernment through the movements of the Spiritual Exercises.

Both Loyola Academy varsity basketball teams claimed Jesuit Cup victories over St. Ignatius College Prep on Sunday, January 25, at St. Ignatius.

Loyola Academy's Thespian Troupe #4729 attended the Illinois High School Theatre Festival from January 8 to January 10 at Illinois State University, joining thousands of students and educators from across the state for the world’s largest and oldest non-competitive high school theatre festival. This year’s gathering marked a milestone, celebrating the festival’s 50th anniversary.

More than 100 Loyola Academy students demonstrated exceptional skill, confidence, and professionalism at the Illinois DECA North Suburban Area Competition held on Wednesday, January 14, in Rosemont, Illinois. In total, 102 students earned an impressive 76 awards, a testament to both their preparation and their ability to think critically and perform under pressure.