Joe Schmidt

Saint Patrick High School

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

@SaintPatrickHS Shamrock Moms are the Best☘️👏

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

@SaintPatrickHS @patrick70243678 Congratulations David ☘️🏈👏

[Saint Patrick HS @SaintPatrickHS]

This week, members of the Shamrock Broadcasting Team visited @WatchMarquee Sports Network Studios. Marquee was gracious enough to host us after our students had the opportunity to broadcast football and basketball games on the network earlier this year as part of the Community Showcase. The students were able to network with local professionals, go behind the scenes into the broadcast production, and take a private tour of Wrigley Field. Thank you to the Marquee team for their hospitality!

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations ☘️👏
Outstanding Senior Class☘️

[Saint Patrick HS @SaintPatrickHS]

Happy College Decision Day! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating our senior Shamrocks who have officially committed to their next chapter. We’re proud to see where your hard work and dedication have led you and we’re excited for all that’s ahead!

Once a Shamrock, always a Shamrock.☘️ #ShamrockPride #Classof2026 #CollegeDecisionDay

📸 More photos here: https://t.co/WzdYsA788Q

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations Magda👏You are an outstanding teacher and inspirational to our students ☘️

[Saint Patrick HS @SaintPatrickHS]

Congratulations to our Career & Technical Education Department Chair, Magda Piper, on being honored by @tritoncollege for her outstanding work as an adjunct faculty member.

This award reflects what we see every day at St. Pat’s - her dedication to students, passion for teaching, and commitment to building real-world pathways for our young men.

Well deserved, and we’re proud to call her a Shamrock. 🍀

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations Coach Heidkamp ☘️🏀👏

[Saint Patrick Hoops @stpatrickhoops]

Congratulations Coach Heidkamp! ESCC legend.

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations Rory☘️⛳️

[DP World Tour @DPWorldTour]

"It took me 10 years to win my fifth major, and then my sixth one's come pretty soon after it. I'm not putting a number on it, but I certainly don't want to stop here."

Rory McIlroy is hungry for more Majors 👇

#TheMasters

[Shamrock Baseball @stpatsbaseball_]

Shamrocks start the season 1-0 With a 5-3 Win in 8 innings vs Coal City Sophomore Noah Correa 2-3 2Doubles 3RBI The top of 7th Correa clears the bases to tie the game at 3 Shamrocks put up 2 in the 8th Batko gets the Win and Jason Richard earns the save with a 1-2-3 8th!

[Shamrock Baseball @stpatsbaseball_]

Today’s game against Nile’s west has been rescheduled to Wednesday.

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Two of the very best☘️☘️
Thanks for all you have done for us at St. Pat’s and the City of Chicago 👍👏

[Saint Patrick HS @SaintPatrickHS]

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Rob Martinelli ’96 & Terry Gillespie ’98 🌟

From the halls of St. Pat’s to one of Chicago’s most exciting developments, Rob Martinelli ’96 and Terry Gillespie ’98 are helping bring the new Chicago Fire FC stadium at The 78 to life. Both standout student-athletes and NHS members, they’ve carried the values of leadership and discipline into successful careers in construction and development.

Today, Rob serves as Senior VP at Pepper Construction, while Terry is VP at Related Midwest. Together, their work is shaping the future of Chicago—proof that Shamrocks continue to lead, build, and make an impact. ☘️ #ShamrockSpotlight

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations Coach Bailey ☘️🏀👏

[Saint Patrick HS @SaintPatrickHS]

With today’s 74-42 win over Jones College Prep, Coach Bailey has reached 700 career wins, including an incredible 604 wins at Saint Patrick High School. 🏀

His career record speaks for itself:
• St. Gregory: 40–14
• Dundee-Crown: 56–53
• St. Pat’s: 604–297
• 19 Regional Titles
• 5 Sectional Titles
• 1 Super-Sectional Title
• 3rd Place State Finish (2024–25)

Congratulations to Coach Bailey on an extraordinary milestone and a career that continues to define excellence at Belmont & Austin.☘️

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations Coach Bailey ☘️🏀👏

[Al Biancalana @AlBiancalana]

With the victory over Jones, Coach Mike Bailey reached a significant milestone by securing his 700th win in his impressive 37-year career. This accomplishment makes him one of only 28 basketball coaches in IHSA history to achieve this remarkable feat
CONGRATS COACH!!!

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Go Shamrock Basketball☘️🏀

[Fellowship of the ’Rock @FotR1861]

This place is packed. Tip off any moment.

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

@DavidFolorunsh0 @_chicago_joe @Coach_McGarigle @DavidBraunFB @StPatrickFB @BrianDohn247 @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals @SWiltfong_ @SPHSRocks Congratulations David☘️🏈

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

@AlBiancalana 1st class☘️🏀👍

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations Shamrock Basketball ☘️🏀👏

[Michael O'Brien @michaelsobrien]

St. Patrick has been better than expected all season long. The Shamrocks hung with Benet and Curie.

And now they are beating highly-ranked squads. St. Patrick doesn't have a star, but it is a real team. The Shamrocks upset Marist on the road tonight.

https://t.co/jhPfO3SngO

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations on the big win over Marist ☘️🏀

[Fellowship of the ’Rock @FotR1861]

Here for a Sun Times Top 25 matchup.

Shamrocks look to grab a big road upset.

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Go Shamrock Basketball ☘️🏀👍

[Al Biancalana @AlBiancalana]

CALLING ALL ROCK FANS!!’
Game vs Antioch is ON today.
Tip-Off at NOON at Pats
Varsity enters at 15-3 and ranked #17 in the area

WE NEED YOU TO SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT TODAY!!

[Al Biancalana @AlBiancalana]

CALLING ALL ROCK FANS!!’
Game vs Antioch is ON today.
Tip-Off at NOON at Pats
Varsity enters at 15-3 and ranked #17 in the area

WE NEED YOU TO SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT TODAY!!

[Joe Schmidt @JoeGSchmidt]

Congratulations Bret☘️

[Saint Patrick HS @SaintPatrickHS]

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Bret Buganski ’03 🌟

Bret Buganski ’03 has built a standout career in broadcast journalism, working in newsrooms across the country and earning a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for accountability reporting. In December 2025, he came full circle, returning home to Chicago to join Fox 32 (WFLD-TV).

Bret credits St. Pat’s with shaping the work ethic and purpose that guide his career today. A familiar face in the Shamrock community, he also proudly serves as emcee of the Green & Gold Gala, giving back to the school that helped launch his journey. ☘️ #ShamrockSpotlight