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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.

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.