Alumnus Jermall Harvey, CMHS Class of 2001, was featured on NBC Chicago for Black History Month, highlighting the importance of credit education for young athletes navigating today’s NIL landscape. Through Credit Geeks, Jermall is dedicated to helping African-American athletes protect their financial futures and manage their Name, Image, and Likeness earnings wisely. Inspired by his family’s personal experience — including lessons learned when his brother was a first-round draft pick for the Dallas Cowboys — Jermall is passionate about ensuring young athletes have the tools and knowledge needed to build and sustain generational wealth. His mission: empower the next generation to secure their future and create lasting financial impact. Watch the feature on NBC Chicago News  

Happy belated Valentine’s Day! This month, we celebrate love in all its forms, including the lasting connections formed at Crete-Monee School District 201-U. From classmates to teammates to lifelong friends and partners, our alumni carry those bonds well beyond graduation. We’re celebrating the friendships that began in the halls of Crete-Monee Schools and grew into lifelong connections, and in some cases, lifelong romances. Check out a few alumni stories below that remind us just how powerful those connections can be.