From the Wilmette Beacon by Eric DeGrechie, Editor Dr. Kassie Porreca is a self-described “film fanatic.” Currently, in her first year as principal of Wilmette’s Regina Dominican High School, she wanted to bring something new and unique to the school. With Regina in the midst of celebrating its 60th anniversary, Porreca thought there was no better time than the present to create the inaugural Women’s Film Festival. “We wanted to thank local residents for Regina being part of the overall ... Read More
Congratulations to senior Sydney Moore for setting a NEW SCHOOL RECORD in the Triple Jump on Friday, March 8 at the Maine East Invitational track meet! Sydney's jump of 33' 5 1/2" bested the previous record set by Jamie Cieplinski in 2003 by 3".
Our Dance Marathon, hosted by our National Honor Society was a big success. From the fundraiser nights at Graziano's and Portillo's, the bake sale and "Jeans for Green Day" and the actual night of the event, we raised a total of $4,500 for The Danny Did Foundation! We had nearly 200 dancers, including RDHS students, students from other area high schools, and incoming Regina freshmen. They all enjoyed the DJ, photo booth, henna artist, Orchesis performance, Zumba class, cookie decorating, ... Read More
The Vicariate II Youth Leadership Awards Banquet was hosted by Bishop Mark Bartosic Sunday, March 3 at Misericordia. This banquet recognizes the outstanding faith-based ministry and service by high school students to their parish or Catholic high school. Regina Dominican students that were honored were: Emily McNaughton for Peer Ministry, Elizabeth Murphy for Prayer and Worship, Nicolette Anichini for Prayer and Worship, Grace Steffen for Peer Ministry, Nora Clancy for Community Service and Social Justice, Caraline Quinlan for Peer Ministry, ... Read More
Congratulations to our varsity basketball team for being Regional Champions in the IHSA tournament. We defeated Timothy Christian 56-53 and unfortunately lost to Marshall in the IHSA Sectionals. The Panthers had a great season though and show promise for a bright future! We are looking forward to next year already!
Congratulations to sophomore Leia Spaniak for being selected by Higher Orbits as one of five students to attend the International Science School in Sydney, Australia this summer! Leia was the only student from the midwest who was chosen! We are so proud. For more on Higher Orbits, click here.
Congratulations to our Academic Challenge team for taking first place in early February in the regional tournament. Twenty-six students represented Regina and each student competed in 2 subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Physics. Next up is the sectional tournament on March 8, 2019 at Vernon Hills High School. Good luck!
Senior Liz Loeher received an opportunity to visit Haiti earlier this month. Liz started our "Hearts for Haiti" drive at Regina Dominican three years ago. The drive supplies feminine hygiene products, sports bras, first aid items to HotFutbol in Haiti. This trip to visit after three years was well deserved! Liz shared with us, "I was in Haiti for six days and spent a lot of my time at HotFutbol, the kids’ soccer program that Regina has collected items for ... Read More
Join the Graduate Parent Organization for their next book discussion on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. They will be discussing Under the Birch Tree by Regina alum, Nancy Chadwick '80. Nancy will also be on hand to sign books that evening. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2QqGiwG
Two Regina alums were selected for the 2019 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Queen’s Court this past weekend. Meghan Tomaszewski ‘12 is in red and Theresa McDermott ‘11 is in black. Congratulations!
Senior Liz Loeher accepted her DAR (Daughters of the Revolution) Good Citizen Award in December, 2018. Liz wrote an essay regarding challenges America will face in the future. She focused on media and both the opportunities and dangers of its influence in a democracy. Congrats!
The RDHS Cross Country Team completed a very successful season at the IHSA State Meet in Peoria last Saturday. Regina Dominican was well represented by junior Erin Phelan and sophomore Lauren Ward. Both girls ended the season on high notes both posting their best times of the year at State. Almost the entire cross country team was at Peoria cheering on Erin and Lauren. The team is already getting excited about next season and the dream to make it back ... Read More
Sophomore Leia Spaniak ‘s passion for science has no earthly bounds, literally speaking. Leia is a member of a team of four local area high school students known as M.I.L.E. whose experiment in two 2018 Higher Orbits: Go for Launch! division competitions garnered top awards. Go for Launch! was created by the nonprofit organization, Higher Orbits. The camp utilizes space as a launching pad for engagement in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. At camp students design experiments, interact with former ... Read More
Congratulations to senior Lauren DiCiaula for being selected to perform in the Illinois Music Educators Honors Band. The students selected are exceptional H.S. musicians who will have the opportunity to perform along with other outstanding H.S. musicians from surrounding area schools, as well as working with renowned collegiate/professional guest conductors on Saturday, November 10 at the ILMEA Senior Concert Festival at New Trier High School. Good luck, Lauren!
Congratulations to sophomore Laura Strenk for qualifying and competing in the IHSA's state tournament. Laura has had a tremendous varsity season this year, winning all of her single's matches. We gathered as a community on Wednesday, October 17 and cheered her on as she ran through the halls on her way to the tournament. A formidable opponent to the very end, she was only defeated in a tie-breaking set after advancing to day two of the state tournament -- and through ... Read More
We are excited to announce we have a new Leadership Institute Director, Jennifer Herrington. Jennifer has an extensive background in education and leadership, with experience as a high school teacher and a leader of innovative educational programs. She also has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a solid foundation in leadership development, with a particular interest in helping young women identify and build their leadership strengths. Please give a warm welcome to Jennifer! She is very excited to ... Read More
Wednesday, October 10 was our first "Find Your Civic Voice Day" for our senior class. The day began with hearing from Laura Fallsgraff, documentary filmmaker and producer of the film, The 39th. Following the film and hearing from Laura the students attended an expo where they met with leaders from the following organizations (click each organization name to learn more): Open Lands Project, The One Foundation, Little Brothers of the Poor - Friends of the Elderly, Catholic Charities, Wilmette League of Women Voters and Mrs. Pikes Contemporary ... Read More
On October 4, twelve students from Mrs. Locher's Principles of Engineering class attended a field trip to Bigane Paving Company in Chicago. This fourth-generation family-owned business is run by Anne Bigane Wilson, the sister of our former principal, Meg Bigane. Anne is an award-winning Purdue University, College of Engineering graduate who has been running the business for over 30 years. Mrs. Wilson began the visit with a tour of the quality control lab where testing of samples is completed on ... Read More
At the fall honors assembly on Tuesday, October 2, our sophomores, juniors and seniors were acknowledged for their academic, athletic and leadership accomplishments during the 2017-2018 school year and the freshmen class scholarship recipients were honored. Fifty-two sophomores, 45 juniors, and 35 seniors earned honors, high honors or superior honors based on their cumulative GPAs. Additionally, seniors Elizabeth Gillespie, Meghan McCabe, Mary Pins, Nora Reese and Lisa Spaniak were recognized as AP Scholars based on their performance on their AP Exams. Senior Elizabeth Loeher was recognized as ... Read More
Thank you to all who attended and supported our 21st Annual Booster Club Golf Outing last Friday. Despite the rain and cold weather, the atmosphere was lively and fun. We raised a substantial amount for Regina Dominican Athletics. We sincerely thank Wilmette Golf Course for hosting, as well as Swinging with the Standards, and Glenn and Ross Failla for providing the entertainment. Our 2018 Sponsors: Leahy/Menzer Family Foundation, The Maloney Family, Weinstein Wholesale Meats, Neil R. Kitchie, Mulvihill Family Foundation, Thorne Associates - The Degnan Family, Jacqueline Rubin ... Read More
MISSION
Regina Dominican, a college preparatory Catholic school for women, sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, fosters academic
excellence, truth, peace and justice while challenging each student to develop leadership for life and respect for all races, cultures and faiths.
