Regina Dominican held its 57th Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 27. Family and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 69 students of the class of 2017. The graduates were accepted into over 140 schools including University of Chicago, Emory University, Georgetown University and Minneapolis College of Art and Design. As a class, students were awarded $9.5 million in college scholarships and 20 percent were Illinois State Scholars. “I am confident that you will exceed all ... Read More
Regina Dominican students have been active participants in the Chicago Metro History Fair for the past 17 years. In its first years, participants were from individual U.S. History classes. Since then, almost 350 students have participated with 60 projects advancing to the City Final Competition, and 30 advancing to state competition. Today, the Chicago Metro History Fair has become an important part of the A.P. U.S. History program. This year 18 students participated in the History Fair. Twelve essays and projects entered in the Regional competition at Niles North H.S. Nine entries ... Read More
There are new posters up in the Science hallway, thanks to our Anatomy and Physiology (mixed Level 2 and 3) students. The students researched an illness / medical condition using the case study method and presented their work in a professional research poster format. They have to learn about presenting symptoms, interpret diagnostic tests and lab values. They then needed to provide an in-depth explanation of the physiology, treatment and prognosis for the patient. Teacher Therese Wildman said "it is the ... Read More
Our Track & Field team finished eighth out of 15 competitive teams in the rain at Richmond-Burton on Wednesday, May 10. The Panthers were led by junior jumper, Katie Clancy, who qualified for State by finishing second in the High Jump. This is the first time in six years that a Panther has qualified in an individual event for State. Sophomore standout, Caitlin Ward, just narrowly lost out on a State bid by finishing third to last year's State Champion in the the 400M ... Read More
Below is the matriculation list for the Regina Dominican Class of 2017: Aquinas College Bradley University Carroll University Carthage College Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Concordia University DePaul University Elon University Emory University Georgetown University Grand Valley State University Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University - Bloomington Knox College Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Michigan State University Minneapolis College of Art & Design Saint Louis University St. Norbert College Simpson College Syracuse University University ... Read More
We marked Dominican Week (April 24-April 28) with prayer, activities, and mass. Morning prayers were written by our Dominican Preachers who shared stories and facts about Dominican saints and the Dominican Order as well as Gospel reflections. The school community was encouraged to leave a prayer or take a prayer from the Prayer Tree in the Student Entrance. This practice created a community of prayer in which students and staff took on and helped bear the crosses of others. Students ... Read More
Regina Dominican competed at the WYSE (Worldwide Youth Science and Engineering) State Competition on Monday, April 10. We ended up taking eighth place out of 26 teams. Congratulations to the following students who competed: Kaitlyn Alleman, Elizabeth Hancuch, Gillian King, Nora Loftus, Rachel Lucas, Emily Miller, Kayley Radler, Miranda Radtke, Xindi Sun, Allie Svachula, Grace Tamisiea, Helena Walo, Grace Zhao and Ying Zhou.
Our Anatomy and Physiology students along with Mrs. Wildman took a field trip to Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine on April 6. The girls heard an excellent presentation on the process and expectations for admission to medical school, and a fourth-year medical student shared her story with them. Then the medical student spent an hour going through a dissected human cadaver with them and showed different organs that were affected by specific conditions and diseases. The photo here shows the ... Read More
On Tuesday, April 4, ten students from Mrs. Locher's Principles of Engineering class visited Underwriters Laboratories in Northbrook. The students toured the facilities and participated in hands-on testing demonstrations. They also enjoyed a question-and-answer session with two female engineers at UL. One of the engineers was a Regina Dominican alumna, Stephanie Lane. Mrs. Houston also joined the class on the trip.
Leadership Scholar Presentations It is that time of year when our Scholars proudly present their research and findings. Click here to learn more about the Scholars Program. Senior Presentations We are pleased to announce that on the evening of April 10, 2017, our Leadership Institute Senior Scholars will present their research papers. All parents and local community members are welcome. The presentations will be as follows: 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Claire Beiter: How does false memory affect eye-witness testimony? ... Read More
Thanks to a mini-grant for National Catholic Sisters Week, four Regina Dominican freshmen traveled from Wilmette to provide a day of service for the Adrian Dominican Sisters at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian Michigan. Regina Dominican was founded and is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. The students’ weekend trip to the Motherhouse included several events. The students gathered after their arrival on Friday evening with the Dominican Young Adults (DYA) of Siena Heights University. The DYA described the ... Read More
A gym full of Zumba-dancing teenagers might not seem like it has much to do with the plight of Syrians suffering the effects of six years of civil war, but at this year’s Regina Dominican Dance Marathon, all that stepping and sweating was for a cause. The March 3 event, hosted by the Regina Dominican National Honor Society, raised about $3,100 for the Lake Forest-based Karam Foundation, which raises money both to assist Syrian refugees and to provide humanitarian aid ... Read More
Regina Dominican will host a 50th Jubilee Celebration and Fundraiser for Sister Nancy Murray on Monday, May 1, 2017. Sister Nancy Murray, known as the “globe-trotting superstar nun” is a Wilmette native, an actress and graduate of Regina Dominican. She joined the Adrian Dominican order in 1967 and returned to Regina to teach drama, theology and dance to hundreds of students. Today Sister Nancy performs her one-woman show, “St. Catherine of Siena, A Woman of Our Times,” across the country ... Read More
The Regina Dominican Spring Entrance Exam for the Class of 2021 is Monday, April 26, 2017. The make-up exam is available to students who did not test at another Catholic high school. Lunch will be served after the exam on April 26. A shadow day opportunity will follow. Regina Dominican administers the HSPT (High School Placement Test). All students should arrive by 7:45 a.m. and enter through the Main Entrance. Two #2 pencils and $25 cash or check made payable ... Read More
The Regina Dominican WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) team took first place in their division at the sectional level. They advance to the State finals in April. 14 students were selected by the coaches to represent our school at the Sectional competition. Each student competes in two subjects, including biology, chemistry, English, mathematics and physics. The students competing were: Kaitlyn Alleman (Bio and Chem), Elizabeth Hancuch, Co-Captain (Bio and English), Gillian King (Chem and Math), Nora Loftus (Chem ... Read More
For 27 years, Regina Dominican's Black and White Dinner Auction has honored those who provide vital support for our school. On March 3, the school celebrated as over 370 alumnae, current parents, graduate parents, faculty, and friends of Regina Dominican rallied together and grossed more than $345,000 towards scholarships and academic programs. In her address to attendees, senior Regina Trejo said, "On behalf of the entire Regina Dominican community, I would like to thank each of you who had a ... Read More
Regina Dominican sophomore, Elizabeth Loeher spearheaded a service project at school called "Hearts for Haiti", a drive where sports bras and sanitary pads were sent to a children's soccer program in Haiti. Loeher got involved after an idea from one of Regina’s basketball coaches, Trish Andrew. Andrew was also Loeher's basketball coach at St. Francis Xavier in Wilmette. St. Francis Xavier has a sharing parish in Haiti. They wanted to collect sanitary pads for this sharing parish but thought Regina ... Read More
While enjoying this beautiful spring weather in January and February, we have been busy launching the RISE program and inviting freshmen scholars to join the Leadership Institute. We also have many exciting speakers for you, as shown in the Important Dates and Announcements below. Leadership Institute News The RISE program kick-off was held January 26, 2017; 28 students expressed interest in participating in the program. Their work will consist of a variety of projects in the area of Authentic Self-Confidence. ... Read More
The Leadership Institute Speaker Series presents Honorable Virginia M. Cowhey Kendall ’80 on April 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Athletic Club, 626 North Michigan Ave., Chicago. U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall serves the Northern District of Illinois. Virginia lectures extensively both domestically and internationally (including the Vatican) on human trafficking and crimes against women and children. She is the co-author of Child Exploitation and Trafficking: Examining the Global Challenges and the U.S. Responses. Virginia has ... Read More
Regina Dominican’s summer programs and athletic clinics are now available for registration online at rdhs.org/events/summer. The school offers programs and clinics for students as young as first grade. Academic Enrichment Programs are open to boys and girls. Athletic clinics are open to girls unless noted. Academic Enrichment Programs for junior high students include Art Camp, Catholicism: The Basics, CSI Regina: Forensic Science Camp, Dance Camp, Girls Who Code Summer Immersion, Latin Camp, Math Camp, STEAM/Engineering Camp, The Summer Leadership Experience, ... 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.
