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
We are excited to announce that Regina Dominican is now a member of the National Coalition of All Girls Schools, the leader in advocacy for all-girls schools. Being a member presents us with multiple exciting opportunities including: Professional development for our faculty and staff: symposiums, conferences and networking Research, resources and publications Pep Talks (NCGS podcasts) Raising Voices (NCGS blog) Headways program Girls schools partnership with One School: Offering 21 A.P. online courses and multiple fall and summer on-line courses from beginnig Chinese to marine ... Read More
We are excited to welcome a new food service manager for the 2018-2019 school year, Evelyn Mendoza of Ceres Food Group. Evelyn is a trained chef who graduated from St. Augustine College in 2011. She has held front and back-of-the-house positions in restaurants, cultural institutions and assisted living facilities. She shares, "I want to use my creativity and experience to bring new concepts to Regina. We would like to make dining in the cafeteria an enjoyable experience by offering outstanding food and hospitality." ... Read More
Regina's Rockin and Rolling alumna and board member, Carol Ross Barney '66 continues to please Chicago's appetite for great architecture. Carol transforms the rock and roll McDonald's at the corner of Clark and Ontario to be an experience of the future. The new restaurant encapsulates nature and contemporary flare with touchscreen ordering kiosks, ample eating space with plant life, and a standalone McCafe area. The McDonald's is open today! Read more about its design here.
Regina’s new Director of Mission Integration Sister Katherine Frazier, OP, professed her first vows in St. Catherine Chapel before her fellow Sisters and guests in Adrian, Michigan on August 5, 2018. Sister Katherine entered the Adrian Dominican Congregation in 2015, ministered in Michigan and Louisiana, and most recently studied at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. As Sister Katherine looks to the future of religious life, she said, “I am confident in the foundations and work that has been done ... Read More
Regina alum and board member Carol Ross Barney ’66 was referenced recently in a New York Times article for her role in designing an elegant promenade on the Chicago riverfront. Carol’s creative designs are showcased throughout Chicago—from her contemporary renovations to the CTA train stations to planning and developing Chicago’s unique elevated trail, the 606. Carol’s design and transformation of the Chicago Riverwalk is said to be her career-defining project. See the New York Times article here.
Regina grad Jennifer Ovist ’18 has been selected as a recipient of the 2018 National Spanish Exam Senior Scholarship from the National Spanish Examinations. This is a competitive national scholarship awarded based on the student's score in the National Spanish Exam, an essay written in Spanish, and a student-led 5-minute interview with the Spanish teacher. Jennifer was recognized for her strong performance in all these components. She earned the second place scholarship and will receive $1,000 this year at DePaul University. We ... Read More
Graduate Nina Menon was featured in the Evanston Review for earning medals in dance and French at Regina. Click here to read the full article where Nina discusses her two passions, how Regina Dominican supported her, and her plans for the future.
The Dominican Preachers were invited to a prayer service this week as a thank you to graduating preachers and to welcome the eight new preachers. The new preachers include: incoming seniors, Emily McNaughton and Olivia Sepek, incoming juniors, Erin Phelan, Caroline Quinlan and Bella Reyes and incoming sophomores Maeve Newton, Kayla Smith and Paulina Waresiak. The girls entered a prayer circle and current preachers placed a lit candle in a circle around a large candle. They called forth the new preachers to ... Read More
Senior Grace Tamisiea was featured in North Shore Weekend newspaper for being a "Stand Out Student." Click here to read the full article where Grace discusses her Leadership Institute Scholar Project and her appreciation for all that Regina Dominican has offered her throughout her four years.
The Regina Dominican Veritas Award was established to commemorate the 800 Jubilee of the Order of Preachers and was presented at Friday's St. Catherine of Siena Dominican Week Mass. The faculty and staff nominated a senior student and a colleague who, like St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena, exemplifies a commitment to boldly preach the Gospel message and with veracity embrace and encourage a life of service to others. This year's Veritas award winners are senior Kaitlin Clancy and ... Read More
Congratulations to senior Katie Clancy, our new school high jump record holder! Katie tied the school record of 5'1" in February 2018. The 5'1" mark was set by Caroline Wolf in 1989. Katie established a new school record of 5'2" at the Lake Forest Academy meet on May 1, 2018. Go Panthers!
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.
