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Portrait of a Graduate

Chaminade College Preparatory School · St. Louis

Portrait of
a Graduate

An education that lasts a lifetime.

Who will he become? At Chaminade, that question gives purpose to the Esto Vir journey, from his first days on campus to the life he builds beyond it.

PORTRAITS  |  Official Trailer1:36 · WATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
Esto Vir — Be a ManFive qualities. A lifelong calling.

The purpose behind the journey

More than what
he achieves.
Who he becomes.

Chaminade’s Portrait of a Graduate expresses the qualities our Catholic, Marianist education seeks to develop in every young man.

It connects learning with character and gives meaning to our motto, Esto Vir. These five qualities offer a vision for a life of purpose, carried into relationships, work, service, and community.

Chaminade students praying in the chapel
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Men of God

Faith with purpose.

A growing relationship with God guides a life of virtue, purpose, and faithful choices.

  • A prayerful life
  • Catholic foundations
  • Discerning a calling
  • Living Gospel values
  • Seeking wisdom
See it lived: Fr. Chris Martin ’97
Chaminade students engaged in classroom learning
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Men Who Learn

Curiosity for a lifetime.

Curiosity inspires lifelong learning, thoughtful questions, and creative responses to complex problems.

  • Asking deeper questions
  • Reasoning through challenges
  • Exploring new ideas
  • Creating possibilities
  • Embracing growth
See it lived: Dr. Michael Ross ’71
Chaminade students sharing a community experience
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Men of Community

Stronger together.

Marianist Family Spirit calls graduates to build relationships and contribute to communities near and far.

  • Welcoming others
  • Communicating with purpose
  • Working together
  • Building lasting relationships
  • Contributing beyond ourselves
See it lived: Matt Poling ’94
Chaminade students taking part in a service activity
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Men Who Care

Compassion that moves us.

Christ’s love inspires compassion, service, and care for people and the world we share.

  • Listening with empathy
  • Treating others thoughtfully
  • Leading through service
  • Stewarding our world
  • Honoring every person
See it lived: Tim Sartori ’98
Chaminade students together on campus
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Men of Integrity

Character in every choice.

Responsibility and resilience support an authentic life, with attention to mind, body, and spirit.

  • Choosing what is right
  • Owning our decisions
  • Responding with resilience
  • Living authentically
  • Nurturing personal well-being
See it lived: Gen. David Bellon ’83

The Portrait takes shape at Chaminade.
Our graduates carry it into the world.

Meet the men living it.

A Chaminade original series

PORTRAITS

Five graduates. Five qualities. Lives of purpose.Through the stories of Chaminade alumni, see how the Portrait of a Graduate becomes a way of living. Explore all five episodes below.

Five graduates. Five ways to live Esto Vir.

Choose an episode from the list to watch it here. Each story explores one of the qualities of a Chaminade graduate.

Watch the complete series on YouTube ↗
Every graduate has a story. These are five of ours.View the complete playlist on YouTube ↗

A shared purpose

Every experience.
One Esto Vir journey.

The Portrait gives families a way to see the purpose behind a Chaminade education. Explore the people, programs, and experiences that help young men grow.

His story is still being written.

Let his Esto Vir journey begin.

Experience Chaminade’s Family Spirit for yourself.