DECEMBER HEADLINES

(12.15.05)
18 Regina Dominican seniors named Illinois State Scholars
Eighteen Regina Dominican seniors have been named 2006 Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois State Assistance Commission (ISAC) in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement. [Full story]

(10.15.05)
Ring Day marks milestone for Regina Dominican Seniors
Regina Dominican’s Class of 2006 celebrated the first in a six-month series of milestones when they had their class rings blessed during a special Ring Day Liturgy. The joyful Liturgy begins with the seniors processing into the auditorium, wearing their caps and gowns for the first time. [Full story]

(12.15.05)
Thanksgiving Liturgy celebrates diversity of students
Regina Dominican students expressed their deep gratitude to God during the November 22 Thanksgiving Liturgy through the songs, prayers, music, and dance of a variety of cultures and religious faiths. [Full story]

(12.08.05)
Regina Dominican to offer placement exam for Class of 2010
All area eighth-grade girls are invited to take their high school placement exam at Regina Dominican, 701 Locust Road in Wilmette, on Saturday, January 14 from 8 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m. The $25 fee is payable at the time of the testing. [Full story]

(12.08.05)
Regina Dominican marks ‘Career Awareness Week’
The first full week in December held a special focus for the Regina Dominican community: Career Awareness Week. Throughout the week of December 5 to 9, special activities helped students to open their eyes to possible careers that match their interests and talents. [Full story]

(12.08.05)
Teachers and students attend journalism convention
Three teachers and three journalism students represented Regina Dominican recently at the Fall National High School Journalism Convention, held at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago November 10-13. [Full story]

Mardi Gill Woodward ’63 gives a thumbs-up sign to Mike Small before the award ceremony at the Black and White Ball on October 28. Mike received the Regina Caeli Award for his 27 years of dedicated service to Regina as a social studies teacher, Athletic Director and coach.

Click here for more photos of the Black and White Ball  

(12.01.05)Black and White Ball draws 320 friends of Regina Dominican
Some 320 friends of Regina Dominican – former and present faculty and staff members, alumnae, current parents, parents of graduates, and friends – streamed into the Michigan Shores Country Club in Wilmette October 28 for the school’s 16th Annual Black and White Ball. Along with the priceless opportunity to gather with friends, the gala event brought in about $140,000 to be used to help defray the cost of educating Regina Dominican students. [Full story]

(12.01.05)
CINDERELLA BRINGS MUSIC, MAGIC AND FUN TO REGINA’S STAGE
Fairy tales may not always come true, but a classic fairy tale certainly came to life on Regina Dominican’s stage. The school’s annual Fall Musical, held the weekend of November 18-20, brought Rogers and Hammerstein’s rendition of Cinderella into the hearts and minds of children of all ages. [Full story]

NOVEMBER HEADLINES

Congratulations to Melissa Babb-Renta ’06 who has signed a Division I National Letter of Intent with Colgate University for a full-ride softball scholarship. Melissa is pictured here with Athletic Director Bridget Venturi Veenema ’84, Varsity Softball Coach Jason Penyich,  Illinois Chill Coach Gerry Quinn, Keith Babb and Aileen Babb-Renta.

(11.17.05)
325 students name to Regina Dominican’s Honor Roll
Some 325 Regina Dominican students started the 2005-2006 school year off on the right foot by earning a place on the school’s Honor Roll for the First Quarter marking period. In all, 134 students merited “A” Honors by earning an A average, with a grade point average of 3.5 and no grade below a B-. Students listed on “B” Honors – numbering 191 – earned no grade below a C, with a minimum 2.6 grade point average. [Full story]

(11.17.05)
Regna offers second Open House on December 4
If you and your daughter have missed Regina Dominican’s Open House on November 6 but would still like to explore the academic and extracurricular programs of this college preparatory Catholic high school for women, don’t worry. You’ll have another opportunity during Regina Dominican’s second Open House, to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, December 4. [Full story]

(11.10.05)
19 Regina students inducted into the National Honor Society
Nineteen Regina Dominican juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a special candle-lighting ceremony on the evening of November 1. [Full story]

(11.10.05)
Regina Dominican’s Student Congress brings home trophy
Regina Dominican’s Student Congress Team took home an overall sixth-place trophy in the first competition of the season, held October 29 at Loyola. The trophy was the result of the efforts of every member of the school’s team. [Full story]

(11.10.05)
Panthers varsity basketball team to play at United Center
In a repeat match-up from last year, Regina Dominican’s Panthers varsity basketballteam will play against the Resurrection Bandits at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 22. This is the second year that the all-girls high schools have been invited to play at the United Center. [Full story]

(11.03.05)
Fairy tale to come to life on Regina’s stage
A much-loved children’s fairy tale will come to life with color, music, dancing and fun on Regina Dominican’s stage the weekend of November 18-20 as the Drama Department presents their Fall Musical, Cinderella. Directed by drama teacher Ms. Dianne Weinand, Regina Dominican’s production will be based on the Rogers and Hammerstein 1959 television rendition of the classic fairy tale. [Full story]

(11.03.05)
Regina seniors examine legal and domestic issues
Regina Dominican’s seniors had a special opportunity to listen to first-hand accounts of criminal and domestic court cases from professional judges as they took part in the school’s annual Legal Issues Seminar. Sponsored by the Social Studies Department, the Seminar brings Chicago area judges into the school’s small auditorium for the first period of day to discuss with students the issues that they face in their courtrooms. This year’s Seminar was held on October 18 and 19. [Full story]

(11.03.05)
Regina promotes alcohol- and drug-free lifestyle
Regina Dominican students heard the message loud and clear: choose a healthy lifestyle free of alcohol and drugs. That basic but all-important message was the school’s focus throughout the week of October 24-28, nationally known as Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme is “Be a Hero – Lead a Drug-Free Life.” [Full story]

OCTOBER HEADLINES

10.27.05)
GCAC recognizes 32 Regina Dominican student athletes
The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) recognized 32 Regina Dominican students for maintaining academic excellence last year while participating in a GCAC sport. The student athletes received their certificates during the school’s annual Fall Honors Convocation, held October 5. The convocation recognizes the accomplishments of students during the previous year and inspires them to work hard in academics and extra-curricular activities throughout the current year. [Full story]

(10.27.05)
Two Regina Dominican seniors named Commended Scholars
Anna Bohlkeand Karoline Roderer, both seniors at Regina Dominican, have been named National Merit Commended Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among 34,000 high school students across the nation to be recognized for their exceptional academic promise through this program. [Full story]

(10.20.05)
Regina Dominican to hold open houses, coffees
Prospective students and their parents will have ample opportunities this fall to learn more about the strong academic, athletic and extracurricular programs at Regina Dominican. The all-girls, college preparatory Catholic school will hold Open Houses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, November 6 and December 4. [Full story]

(10.20.05)
Regina ’s Student Council trains junior high counterparts
Nearly 120 junior high school students – boys and girls – walked the halls of Regina Dominican on October 7 to develop their leadership skills. Members of Student Councils from 19 parochial, private and public middle schools and junior high schools, these students learned the ropes of student leadership from their counterparts, members of Regina Dominican’s Student Council. [Full story]

(10.13.05)
Nearly 200 Regina Dominican students earn honors
Some 195 Regina Dominican students earned Highest Honors and High Honors during the 2004-2005 school year. Of that number, 127 earned Highest Honors, having maintained a cumulative grade point average of 4.5 or above. Another 68 students merited High Honors with cumulative grade point averages of 4.0 to 4.49. These were some of the many 2004-2005 accomplishments recognized during Regina Dominican’s annual Fall Honors Assembly, held on October 5. [Full story]

(10.13.05)
Regina Dominican’s Crown editors named
Crown, Regina Dominican’s award-winning monthly news magazine, came to the stands at Regina with its first issue of Volume 38 in early October. This year’s staff members are all seniors. [Full story]

(10.06.05)
Regina ’s Black and White Ball set for October 28
Friends of Regina Dominican can look forward to a gala evening of food, awards, auctions and dancing as they attend the school’s annual Black and White Ball on Friday, October 28 at the Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner at 8. Dancing music will be provided by the Paul Windsor Orchestra. [Full story]

10.06.05)
Swimming, fund-raising, serving: Regina reaches out
The Regina Dominican community continues to reach out in a variety of creative ways to those whose lives were disrupted by Hurricane Katrina. Most recently, outreach efforts have included a swim-a-thon, a fund-raising effort and service.[Full story]

SEPTEMBER HEADLINES

Senior Therese Dombai poses with page in the 2005 Environmental Notebook featuring her project, a children’s story featuring Recycle Man.

(09.29.05)
Two Regina students’ work included in environmental notebook
In her imagination, Recycle Man pulls up in a police car in front of a boy who is committing the environmental crime of throwing away a pop can. And now, people throughout the nation can read about this children’s book written by Regina Dominican senior Therese Dombai. A write-up and special page is dedicated to Therese’s creation in the newly published 2005 Excellence in Student Creativity notebook. [Full story]

09.29.05)
Regina frosh elect Class Council
Regina Dominican’s Class of 2009 elected officers and representatives of their Class Council to plan their special activities throughout the year. [Full Story]

Hilary Bouxsein, left, is shown with Mrs. Kathy Rzany, principal, after being named Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Now a freshman at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, Hilary was recently named a National AP Scholar after earning scores of 4 and 5 out of 5 in nine Advanced Placement exams that she had taken.

(09.22.05)
Recent Regina alumna named National AP Scholar
Hilary Bouxsein, of Regina Dominican’s Class of 2005, was recently named a National AP Scholar by the College Board, which oversees the Advanced Placement (AP) Program giving high school students the opportunity to earn college credit by taking challenging high school courses. To qualify for National AP Scholar, Hilary had to earn an average grade of 4 or higher on a scale of 5 on all AP exams she took and grades of at least 4 in five or more of these exams. Hilary earned 4 or 5 on all nine AP exams that she took. [Full story]

(09.22.05)
Regina celebrates new year with Back to School Liturgy
The Regina Dominican community began the 2005-2006 school year as they begin every day and every project: with prayer. The annual Back to School Liturgy was celebrated in the auditorium on September 1. Father James Barrett, pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Evanston, was the principal celebrant. [Full story]

(09.22.05)
Freshmen take their place in Regina’s Student Council
Twelve members of Regina Dominican’s Class of 2009 were recently elected by their peers to serve as homeroom representatives on the Student Council. [Full story]

(09.15.05)
Regina Dominican to make ongoing responses to Katrina
In the face of the horrific disaster wreaked upon Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama by Hurricane Katrina, the Regina Dominican community has been anything but paralyzed into inaction. The school community responded with a generous donation to the relief efforts in the first week and plans ongoing fund-raising events throughout the year to address the desperate needs that will continue to be felt on the U.S. Gulf Coast. [Full story]

(09.15.05)
Regina Dominican alumnae invited to All-Class Homecoming
All Regina Dominican alumnae are cordially invited to share their memories and their Panther pride at the annual all-class Homecoming, to be held on Friday, September 30 at Monastero’s Ristorante, 3935 W. Devon, Chicago. [Full story] RDHS Homecoming 2005 - click here for flyer.

Students bless the Peace Pole, which was dedicated and planted into the school grounds during a special ceremony on September 1 after the Back to School Liturgy. The Peace Pole will serve as a constant, silent reminder of the school community's commitment to making peace in their hearts, families, communities and the world.

(09.08.05)
Peace Pole to remind Regina community of commitment to peace
Regina Dominican has a new family member � a silent but eloquent presence that stands in front of the auditorium on Locust Road and reminds all who pass by about the world's great need for peace. [Full story]

(09.08.05)
Three new staff members join Regina Dominican's ranks
Freshmen and transfer students aren't the only new faces at Regina Dominican. Also new at the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year are three staff members. [Full story]

(09.01.05)
RDHS Booster Club kicks off year with special events
Are you ready to spend a beautiful Fall afternoon on the golf course? Regina Dominican's Booster Club has the perfect opportunity for you. The Annual Back to School Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at the Highland Park Country Club, beginning at 1 p.m. Food and prizes will follow. [Full story]

(09.01.05)
Regina Dominican welcomes four new teachers
Four new faces will grace Regina Dominican's classrooms this year as the school welcomes four new faculty members. [full story]

AUGUST HEADLINES

(08.25.05)
Regina faculty, staff begin new year reflecting on peace
Faculty and staff members of Regina Dominican kicked off the new school year in a special way on August 18: by reflecting on peace and on how they can make a difference individually and collectively in making Regina a community of peace-makers. The morning of reflection was led by Mr. Doug Gleber, campus minister. [Full story]

(08.25.05)
Two Regina graduates receive Principal's Award
Mrs. Kathy Rzany, Principal of Regina Dominican, presented the Principal's Award to two members of the Class of 2005. Hilary Bouxsein and Elizabeth �Libby� Nufer not only maintained the highest level of scholastic achievement during their four years at Regina Dominican, but also �exemplify excellence in leadership and service.� [Full story]

(08.18.05)
Graduates honored for language accomplishments
Seven members of Regina Dominican's Class of 2005 were recognized at the close of the 2004-2005 school year for their accomplishments in their study of foreign languages. [Full story]

(08.18.05)
Students honored for service in youth ministry
Regina Dominican's Campus Ministry Department recognized 12 members of the Class of 2005 for their dedication and commitment to the Youth Ministry Team. The recent graduates who served on that team were: Maria Anichini, Megan Anton, Emily Carlson, Jennifer Chaput, Jennifer Degnan, Rebecca Dieschbourg, Mary Georgevich, Anne Kelley, Pam Kelly, Sarah Niersbach, Katie Nitsche and Sharon Rigor. [Full story]

(08.11.05)
Regina Dominican to dedicate Peace Pole
At a time when wars and violence rage throughout the world, the Regina Dominican community invites you to join them in a special prayer for peace. The school will celebrate the beginning of the 2005-2006 year by planting and dedicating a Peace Pole. The ceremony will take place on the school's front lawn, 701 Locust Road in Wilmette, on Thursday, September 1 at approximately 10:35 a.m. Community members are cordially invited to attend both the planting ceremony and the Back to School Liturgy, to be held that morning at 9:30 in the auditorium. [Full story]

(08.11.05)
Young men invited to audition for Regina's Fall Musical
Young men in area high schools are invited to audition for Regina Dominican's Fall Musical, Rogers and Hammerstein's 1957 rendition of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella . Auditions for young men will be open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 30 at Regina Dominican's auditorium, 701 Locust Road in Wilmette. Callbacks will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, September 1. [Full story]

(08.11.05)
GCAC honors 26 Regina Dominican student athletes
Some students excel academically, others perform well in sports, and still others manage to excel in both areas. Twenty-six members of Regina Dominican's Class of 2005 proved to be in the latter category. They received the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) All-Conference Academic Award in recognition of their �outstanding academic achievement� while playing on a GCAC varsity sport. [Full story]

JULY HEADLINES

(07.28.05)
Graduating seniors receive special awards
Members of Regina Dominican's graduating Class of 2005 received special scholarships and awards in recognition of their hard work, school involvement, and character. The awards were bestowed on the graduates during the school's annual Senior Honors Convocation, held June 2 in the auditorium. [Full story]

(07.28.05)
MCAC honors four seniors on Regina 's swim team
Four members of Regina Dominican's swim team � all members of the Class of 2005 � were recognized by the Metro Catholic Aquatics Conference (MCAC) for participating at the varsity level while maintaining a grade point average of at least 4.0. [Full story]

(07.14.05)
Two music students recognized for excellence
Two Regina Dominican seniors were recognized during the June 2 Senior Honors Convocation for their exceptional service to the Music Department. [Full story]

(07.14.05)
15 Regina Dominican seniors honored for service
Regina Dominican recognized 15 members of the Class of 2005 for their hours of service to the school community and beyond. These graduates were given the St. Catherine of Siena Service Honor for contributing at least 150 hours of service in their years at Regina Dominican. In all, the seniors contributed 9,461 service hours. [Full story]

JUNE HEADLINES

(06.30.05)
More than 325 Regina students end year on Honor Roll
Some 326 Regina Dominican students ended the 2004-2005 school year on a high note by earning a place on the Honor Roll. Of these, 161 students earned �A� Honors for the fourth quarter marking period. To qualify, they earned an A average with a grade point average of 3.5 or more and no grade below a B-. [Full story]

(06.23.05)
Booster Club plans special events
Regina Dominican's Booster Club will hold their annual back-to-school golf outing at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 21 at Highland Park Country Club. In addition, the Booster Club is planning a new event, a spaghetti dinner, on Sunday, September 25 in the late afternoon. For further information, to register, or to volunteer, contact Booster Club President Marty Fernholz at 847-256-7191.

(06.23.05)
74 Regina seniors receive academic honors
Seventy-four Regina Dominican seniors received academic honors in recognition of the high cumulative grade point average they earned throughout their years at the school. The seniors received their special recognition June 2 during Regina Dominican's annual Senior Honors Convocation. [Full story]

(06.23.05)
Senior is first recipient of award named for beloved teacher
Senior Kerry McGuire is the first recipient of Regina Dominican's Geraldine Majcin Leadership Award, in recognition of her leadership skills. Her name will be engraved on a special plaque on display in the school's Student Entrance. [Full story]

(06.16.05)
Academic departments award Regina Medals to 13 seniors
Thirteen Regina Dominican seniors were recognized for their outstanding performance in 14 Academic Departments and were thus presented with Regina Medals. The announcement of the 2005 Regina Medalists came during the school's annual Senior Honors Convocation, held June 2. [Full story]

Two juniors earned the right to be Regina 's President for the Day and Principal for the Day on May 31. Shown above, from the left, are: Sister Adrienne Piennette, O.P., President, and her counterpart, Catherine Grosso; and Mrs. Kathy Rzany, Principal, and her counterpart, Samantha Link.

(06.16.05)
Juniors experience day as President, Principal of Regina
Many students might dream of seeing how �the other half� lives, but this dream came true on May 31 for two Regina Dominican juniors. Catherine Grosso and Samantha Link spent the day as President and Principal, respectively, of Regina Dominican. [Full story]

Click here for Hilary Bouxsein's graduation speech

(06.09.05)
Regina Dominican sends 114 graduates off to the world
With prayer and song, words of praise and inspiration, much applause, and mixed emotions, the Regina Dominican community sent the 114 members of the Class of 2005 off to their new lives as college students. The seniors graduated during a special Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremony held in the school auditorium on the morning of June 4. [Full story]

(06.09.05)
Regina 's spring athletes receive awards
Regina Dominican's spring athletes gathered with their teammates, coaches, and families May 29 to celebrate the closing of the season and recognize Panthers who had performed exceptionally well. The Spring Sports Banquet was held at Monastero's in Chicago . [Full story]

Congratulations to juniors Ann Romei and Briana Kraus for representing Regina Dominican so well in the national forensic competition. Above, Ann, left, and Briana are shown at the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament, which was held at Milwaukee's Marquette University over the Memorial Day weekend.

(06.02.05)
Seniors pass torch of leadership on to juniors
Leadership at Regina Dominican was formally passed on to next year's elected leaders during the school's May 12 Exchange of Officers Assembly. In the traditional rite of passage, the 2004-2005 Student Council officers and Senior Class Council officers handed on their responsibilities to their counterparts for next year. [Full story]

(06.02.05)
27 students complete state reading program
Students at Regina Dominican have spent the past school year disproving a stereotype about their generation: that young Americans don't read. Some 93 students participated in Illinois ' Read for a Lifetime program, and 27 completed the program by reading and writing reports on at least four of a list of books designated as pleasure reading. In all, the students submitted 132 book reports for the program. [Full story]

MAY HEADLINES

Juniors Amanda Pantle (left) and Katie Bott display their certificates signifying them as recipients of the 2005 Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) Honor Society Scholarship. They were recognized for their strong commitment to music and interest in improving their skills.

(05.26.05)
Juniors, sophomores, frosh receive scholarship awards
Members of Regina Dominican's underclasses � juniors, sophomores, and frosh � received special awards and scholarships May 12 during the school's annual Junior-Senior Officer Exchange assembly. Members of the Class of 2005 will receive their awards and scholarships during the Senior Honors Convocation on June 2. [Full story]

(05.26.05)
Regina Thespians induct new members, bestow awards
In a jam-packed evening, Regina Dominican's drama students � members of the International Thespian Honor Society � inducted new members, announced next year's officers, and presented honors to the top drama students of the year. The special evening took place April 28 in Room 113, Regina Dominican's small auditorium. [Full story]

(05.19.05)
Regina 's Spring Play focuses on Midsummer
The last full weekend in April found Regina Dominican's auditorium stage to be in magical mid-summer this year as the Drama Department presented William Shakespeare's classic, A Midsummer Night's Dream . [Full story]

(05.19.05)
Regina community celebrates Feast of St. Catherine of Siena
The students, faculty, staff and administration of Regina Dominican gathered for Liturgy on April 28 to celebrate the Feast Day of their patroness, the great Dominican mystic, Church reformer, and Doctor of the Church, St. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380). St. Catherine's Feast Day is April 29, but the school community gathered a day early to observe it, taking the next day off to mark Dominican Heritage Day. [Full story]

(05.19.05)
Trip to Italy enforces class work for Latin students
Six juniors and seniors from Regina Dominican �came, saw, and conquered� their knowledge of Latin and the ancient classics during a trip to Italy during the school's Easter Break at the end of March. Taking part in this special trip were juniors Connie Grandt, Brianna Kraus, and Alexandra Zamirowski and seniors Jennifer Chaput, Pam Kelly and Sarah Niersbach. They were chaperoned by their Latin teacher, Marissa Porter, Ph.D. [Full story]

(05.12.05)
114 to graduate from Regina Dominican
Regina Dominican's Class of 2005 �114 strong � will graduate during a special Commencement Liturgy on the morning of Saturday, June 4, in the school auditorium. The graduates will receive special honors for their accomplishment during the Senior Honors Convocation, to be held on Thursday, June 2. [Full story]

(05.12.05)
Student Council reps elected for new year
The student leadership for the 2005-2006 school year fell into place earlier this spring when Regina Dominican students elected their homeroom Student Council representatives. [Full story]

(05.12.05)
Four added to Regina Dominican's French Honor Society
Parlez-vous Français ? (Do you speak French?) Four more Regina Dominican students will be able to respond with a rousing and enthusiastic �Oui� now that they've been initiated into the school's chapter of the Société Honoraire de Français, the French Honor Society. [Full story]

(05.05.05)
Class Council officers and representatives elected
Regina Dominican students looked ahead to 2005-2006 recently when they elected Class Council officers and representatives as their leaders in the coming school year. Each Class Council plans activities for the class throughout the year, as well as specified all-school events. [Full story]

(05.05.05)
Career Fair exposes students to variety of occupations
�What do you want to be when you grow up?� Regina Dominican students may have a clearer idea of their own answer to this age-old question after attending the school's Career Fair earlier this spring. Doctors and artists, retailers, chefs, social workers and cartographers � more than 50 representatives of various careers spent the day speaking to students about their work. [Full story]

(05.05.05)
Regina Dominican's Crown earns first place rating
Crown , Regina Dominican's monthly news magazine, was awarded a First Place rating by the American Scholastic Press Association. The paper received perfect scores in creativity, editing, and general plan, and was also judged in the categories of coverage and content and design. [Full story]

APRIL HEADLINES

Pam Mueller, a 1998 alumna of Regina Dominican, poses with Jeopardy host Alex Tribek after winning the Jeopardy College Championship in 2001. She will appear in Round Two of Jeopardy 's Ultimate Tournament at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 on Channel 7.

04.28.05)
Regina alum to appear on Jeopardy on Monday, May 2
Pam Mueller, a contestant in Round Two of Jeopardy's Ultimate Tournament of Champions, has competed in academic competitions long before she became Jeopardy 's College Champion in 2001. [Full story]

Mrs. Patricia Fox's Trigonometry classes took their calculations out into the field � literally � when they went into the school's field April 27
to fly kites! By measuring the length of the string and the angle of the kite, students used their Trigonometry skills to calculate the height of their kite. In this special lesson, the students were taking advantage of a beautiful,
windy spring day and the chance to celebrate Student Appreciation Day in class.

(04.28.05)
Regina Dominican to offer numerous sports camps
Female athletes in middle school and high school interested in anything from dancing and fitness training to the traditional sports of basketball, volleyball, tennis and softball will find a camp to meet their needs and interest this summer at Regina Dominican. The school is offering Summer Skills Camps, a comprehensive skill development program, for all female athletes ages 12 to 18. [Full story]

(04.28.2005)
21 students inducted into Spanish Honor Society
Twenty-one Regina Dominican students have proven that they're ready to take their place in a nation that claims ever more Spanish-speaking citizens and immigrants. The seniors, juniors and sophomores were inducted into Regina Dominican's Bartolomé de las Casas Chapter of the Sociedad Honoria Hispanica (the National Spanish Honor Society) during a special ceremony March 22. [Full story]

(04.21.05)

Senior Brigid Ronan (left) stands with the Queen and other
members of the Court at Chicago 's 50th anniversary
St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Senior serves in St. Patrick's Day Queen's Court
The luck � and charm � of the Irish were with Regina Dominican senior Brigid Ronan in a very special way this year. At her first attempt, Brigid was chosen as a member of the Queen's Court for Chicago 's 50th Anniversary St. Patrick's Day Parade. This honor gave her the unique opportunity of appearing in Chicago 's downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 12 and the North Side Parade on March 13. [Full story]

(04.21.05)
29 students recognized for service to Church
At a time in history when much of the world's attention is focused on the top leadership in the Catholic Church � the pope � Vicariate II of the Archdiocese of Chicago took an evening to recognize leadership among high school students in the Church. During the March 6 Vicariate II Youth Leadership Awards Banquet, 29 Regina Dominican students were among about 300 youth honored for their service to the Church. [Full story]

Mrs. Bernadette Hayes, (back row left), WYSE moderator, and
Mrs. Kathy Rzany, (back row, right), principal, pose with
Regina 's WYSE team, which took 10th place in state competition
on Wednesday, April 13. Missing from the photo is
junior Melissa Babb-Renta.

(04.14.05)
Regina 's WYSE team takes 10th place in state
Regina Dominican's Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) team came home from the April 13 state competition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with five medals, earning the school 10th place in a field of 22 schools. Approximately 360 students competed in Regina 's division. [Full story]

(04.14.05)
Teen Service Week marks 20 years
Teen Service Week, a six-day Catholic retreat opportunity for Chicago area teens ages 14 to 19, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special Mass at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at St. Francis De Sales Church, 135 S. Buesching Drive , Lake Zurich . Light refreshments will follow. Those interested may RSVP at www.teenserviceweek.org . Sponsored by Chicago area parishes, the Catholic Youth Organization and the archdiocesan Office of Peace and Justice, the program gives teens the opportunity to volunteer at various social service agencies. Prayer and personal spiritual development are also components of this program, which will be held the week of June 19-24 this year. Regina Dominican students have been involved in this program for years. For more information, contact Campus Ministry.

(04.14.05)
More than 300 students make honor roll
Nearing the final stretch to the end of the school year, 324 Regina Dominican students earned places on the honor roll for the third quarter marking period. Of these, 149 students earned �A� Honors in recognition of an A average, grade point average of at least 3.5 and no grades below a B-. An additional 175 students were listed on �B� Honors for earning no grade below a C and a minimum 2.6 grade point average. [Full story]

(04.14.05)
President's Brunch draws 140 friends of Regina Dominican
About 140 people gathered at the Glen View Club February 13 to show their support for Regina Dominican. The event was the school's President's Brunch, held annually to fete supporters with a reception and luncheon, talks and updates on events of the school, raffle drawings and entertainment. [Full story]

(04.07.05)
Adrian Dominican enjoys a lifelong ministry at the head of the class
Here's a pop quiz for all you trivia buffs. Which Adrian Dominican Sister has taught at Regina Dominican High School longer than any other Congregation member? If you answered Marion O'Connor, OP, congratulate yourself on a job well done. Sister Marion began teaching at this all-girls school in Wilmette , Illinois , in August 1964, and is now in her 41 st year of ministry. These days, you'll find her wearing two �hats� � that of teacher and alumnae coordinator. They are dual roles she wholeheartedly enjoys.[Full story]

Members of Regina Dominican's upcoming frosh class, the Class of 2009, were named Catherine of Siena Scholars in recognition of their scoring in the top 95th percentile of the admissions exam. Shown above are, from left: Carolyn Skoul, of St. Joseph School , Wilmette ; Kathryn Trela, of Sacred Heart School , Winnetka ; Regina Lyons, of St. Tarcissus School, Chicago; Tyla Landry, of Pope John XXIII School , Evanston; Christina Heyworth, of Edgebrook Public School , Chicago ; and Jennifer Tzanetopoulos, of St. Francis Xavier School , Wilmette .

(04.07.05)
Music students compete in IHSA contest
Regina Dominican music students brought home 69 sweepstakes points from the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) State Solo and Ensemble Contest, held March 5 at Grayslake High School . [Full story]

[04.07.05]
Regina to present Shakespeare classic
Fairies, bumbling would-be actors, and star-crossed young Athenian lovers will weave a web of comedy, romance and confusion on Regina Dominican's auditorium stage as the school presents their production of William Shakespeare's classic, A Midsummer Night's Dream . [Full story]

(04.07.05)
Regina 's French students to celebrate Mardi Gras Caribbean style
French students from Regina Dominican and St. Patrick's High School traveled in spirit to the Caribbean as they celebrated Soirée Antillaise (Mardi Gras) in Regina Dominican's cafeteria. [Full story]

MARCH HEADLINES  

(03.23.05)
WYSE Team heads for State
Regina Dominican's Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) team qualified for State competition after a strong showing in Sectionals competition on March 17. The team came in first place overall, medaling in biology, chemistry, English, math and physics. [Full story]

(03.23.05)
Dance recital brings color and excitement to stage
Regina Dominican's Orchesis dance recital, under the theme �Void,� did anything but live up to its name as more than 30 dancers filled the auditorium stage with color, light, music, excitement and drama. Presented February 27, the recital drew an audience of family members, friends, and alumnae guests and their daughters. [Full story]

(03.23.05)
Regina Dominican honors winter sports athletes
Regina Dominican students involved in winter sports � basketball, bowling, and the poms squad � were honored for their hard work and achievement during the school's Winter Sports Banquet, held March 6 at Monastero's Ristorante in Chicago . [Full story]

(03.17.05)
Regina 's Mathletes on their way to State
Regina Dominican's Mathletes team came home third place after participating in the regional competition, held February 26 at Northeastern Illinois University . As a result, more than half of the team members qualify for the state competition.[Full story]

Six people with ties to Regina have been inducted into the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) Hall of Fame in the past two years. They are, from left: Kerry Durham '85, Bridget Venturi Veenema '84, Tom Gattuso, Mike Small, Rich Majcin, and Caryl Eddy. Mr. Small and Mrs. Veenema were inducted last year; the other four were inducted this year.

(03.17.05)
Four with ties to Regina inducted into GCAC Hall of Fame
Two women and two men with past ties to Regina Dominican were inducted into the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) Hall of Fame March 10 in recognition of their accomplishments as athletes or coaches. [Full Story]

Congratulations to junior Martha Cordeniz, who was one of nine finalists out of a field of 27 in the English-Speaking Union 's Shakespeare Chicago Competition, held February 28 at Navy Pier. Above, Martha receives her finalist's award from British Consul General Andrew Seaton.

(03.17.05)
Junior named finalist in Shakespeare competition
Junior Martha Cordeniz brought Lady Macbeth's famous soliloquy to vivid and moving life, and as a result was named a finalist in the English-Speaking Union's Shakespeare Competition, held February 28 at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier. Martha was one of nine finalists out of field of 27 high school contestants. To represent Regina Dominican in the Chicago area competition, Martha competed against other students. Each student's recitation of a monologue from Shakespeare was judged on the criteria of diction, drama and stage presence. [Full story]

(03.10.05)
Deceased Regina alumnae remembered and celebrated
Some died before or shortly after high school graduation, while others died years later in distant parts of the country, but all of the approximately 150 deceased alumnae of Regina Dominican were remembered, honored and cherished. The occasion was the school's annual Deceased Alumnae Mass, held February 27 in Room 113, the school's small auditorium. Gathered were more than 100 faculty and staff members, family members, friends, and classmates, many of whom have attend this special Mass faithfully for years. [Full Story]

(03.10.05)
Seven Regina students explore our nation's capital
For seven Regina Dominican students, social studies came alive February 13-19 as they delved deeply into the study of the U.S. government. They were participating in Close Up Washington, D.C., a special experience-oriented program for high school students across the nation. [Full story]

(03.10.05)
Spanish students take home prizes in poetry, poster contests
Regina Dominican extends sincere felicitationes to seven Spanish students who placed in the February 26 Spanish poetry and poster contest, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. [Full story]

Alumna, Brighid O'Shaughnessy brings drama skills back to Regina
For the past few Friday afternoons, sophomore physical education classes at Regina Dominican took a different turn, with students going on �trust walks,� �sculpting� each other into the way they viewed particular issues, and discussing with one another issues of importance to them as adolescent women. All of this came about through the involvement of the school's 1991 Regina Medalist in Forensics. [Full story]

Recent alum selected to college vocal jazz ensemble
Katie Bauer, a 2004 graduate of Regina Dominican, was selected by audition as an alto for the Elmhurst College vocal jazz group, �Late Night Blues.� [Full story]

FEBRUARY HEADLINES

(02.24.05)
Benefit Performance to focus on American music
Regina Dominican's performing arts students will thank the school's donors with a slice of Americana as they present �An American Celebration,� the 47th Annual Spring Benefit Performance, at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 13 in the school auditorium, 701 Locust Road in Wilmette . The gala event will begin at 5:30 with a reception in the cafeteria. [Full story]

(02.17.05)
Regina Dominican art students recognized
The art works of 25 Regina Dominican students have been showcased at the Wilmette Public Library this week as part of the Wilmette Arts Guild Student Show � and four of those works of art have netted Honorable Mention for their young artists.
Earning Honorable Mention were senior Lisa Maier and juniors Mary Ellen O'Reilly and Julie Roche and Susanna Ruf. [Full story]

(02.17.05)
Students Excel in math competitions
Regina Dominican students demonstrated their talents in mathematics in two recent competitions. [Full story]

(02.17.05)
Regina 's WYSE team takes first place in regional competition
Regina Dominican's Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) team came home February 4 with a first-place trophy for the regional Academic Challenge, held at Oakton Community College . [Full story]

This cross stands in the Student Entrance as a reminder that we're journeying through the holy season of Lent.

(02.17.05)
Ash Wednesday Liturgy begins Regina Dominican's Lent
Reflective music and the traditional distribution of ashes were symbolic highlights February 9 as the Regina Dominican community began their observance of the somber season of Lent with a special all-school Ash Wednesday Liturgy, held in the auditorium. [Full story]

(02.17.05)
Regina Dominican to observe season of prayer, fasting, alms-giving
The traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and alms-giving will be very much in evidence at Regina Dominican this year, as the Campus Ministry office offers a wide range of opportunities for the school community to draw closer to God and to their neighbors. These disciplines, �when embraced freely, become vehicles for self-discovery,� explained Mr. Douglas Gleber, campus minister. �Embraced passionately, they enable us to become whole and holy. They help us to become the people God has always called us to be.� [Full story]

Hilary Bouxsein, left, with Mrs.Kathy Rzany, principal

(02.10.05)
Senior named National Merit Finalist
Hilary Bouxsein, a senior, is one of 15,000 high school students throughout the nation to be named a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. She is now in the running to receive one of the 8,200 Merit Scholarships to be offered to students this spring. [Full story]

(02.10.05)
�Jackie O' to be portrayed at Regina 's Book Review
Thanks in part to the special exhibit at the Field Museum , Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis is once again a hot topic. Come experience the charm and glamour of the First Lady of Camelot in a personal way � and closer to home. [Full story]

(02.10.05)
�Kids Nite Out' planned for sixth-grade girls
Are you searching for an evening of fun to brighten your sixth-grade daughter's life this winter? Kids Nite Out might be just the ticket! [Full story]

(02.03.05)
Serviceman tells Regina students of life in Iraq
Regina Dominican students learned a number of interesting facts about life in the military and in Iraq in particular � about exotic, 36-inch spiders in the Middle East , the various ranks of enlisted men and women in the armed services, and the life of one soldier serving in Iraq . Most importantly, however, they learned about the value of freedom and that, through the simple act of writing a letter, they can make a strong impact on the life of a man half the world away from them. [Full story]

(02.03.05)
Forensics team blossoms in tournament
Five members of Regina Dominican's forensics team braved the snowstorm of January 22 to take part in the Forensics Festival at Stevenson High School � and were rewarded with winning results. [Full story]

(02.03.05)
February 27 to be special day for alumnae and families
Regina Dominican will offer two special events for alumnae and their families on Sunday, February 27. [Full story]

JANUARY HEADLINES

(1.27.05)
More than 300 students make Honor Roll for second quarter
In the second quarter marking period, 319 Regina Dominican students earned a spot on the Honor Roll. Of that number, 152 made the A Honors list by earning an A average with a grade point average of at least 3.5 and no grade below a B-. In addition, 167 students earned B Honors, with no grade lower than a C and a minimum 2.6 grade point average. [Full story]

(1.20.05)
Regina Dominican extends invitation to President's Brunch
Sister Adrienne Piennette, O.P., President of Regina Dominican, invites alumnae, current parents, graduate parents, current and former faculty and staff members and friends to a festive afternoon of friendship, food and music. President's Brunch 2005 will be held on Sunday, February 13 at the Glen View Club in Golf. The event will begin with cocktails at 11 a.m. , followed by the brunch at noon . [Full story]

(1.20.05)
Four students named �Reginites of the Month'
Four Regina Dominican students � one from each class -- were recognized by their peers as Reginites of the Month for December in honor of their special qualities exemplary to the values of the school. They were announced in January. [Full story]

(01.13.05)
Two Qualify for National Tournament
Two members of Regina Dominican's forensics team qualified and two others have been designated alternates in the 2005 Grand National Tournament, sponsored by the National Catholic Forensic League. Qualifying students will take part in the national competition in Milwaukee over the Memorial Day weekend. [Full story]

(01.13.05)
Hello Dolly Takes Center Stage
Audiences of Regina Dominican's Fall Musical journeyed to another time and space � from the present to 1890 and from Wilmette to a feed store in Yonkers , New York and a glitzy night club in New York City � as they enjoyed the rollicking classical musical, Hello Dolly . [Full story]

(01.06.05)
Booster Club Plans Super Bowl Party
Are you ready for some fun and excitement in your life, now that the glitter of the holidays is behind us? come and celebrate Super Bowl XXXIX with the Regina Dominican community as the Booster Club hosts their Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 6. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until the conclusion of the game. [Full story]

(01.06.05)
Spanish Students Explore Chicago's Pilsen Neighborhood
The Spanish language and culture came alive for Regina Dominican's Spanish students participating in a special December 2 field trip to Chicago 's Pilsen neighborhood. After visiting the Mexican Fine Arts Museum to view the permanent exhibit and the Day of the Dead altars, the Spanish scholars toured the bakeries on 18th Street and sampled traditional Mexican pastries, or pastels . The day ended with a Mexican lunch at the Nuevo Leon Restaurant. [Full story]