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Join us in congratulating Jon “Boog” Sciambi ’88 (
@BoogSciambi
) for being named the new TV play-by-play voice of the
@Cubs
! Jon is one of the best announcers in the game, and we look forward to tuning in next season!
#AMDG
This week, Ms. Reisig collected 300 pairs of goggles and 4,500 gloves from our labs and donated them to the Columbia Presbyterian Emergency Room. The doctors, nurses, and health officials on the front lines, including many members of the Regis family, are in our prayers.
#AMDG
Dr. Anthony Fauci '58 made a virtual return to Regis today to meet with the Class of 2020. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Fauci, who even broke out a Regis mask for the occasion, for helping to celebrate our seniors:
#AMDG
#TransformingLives
Congratulations to Declan Cronin ‘15, who has been called up to the Chicago White Sox and with his first appearance would become the first Regian to play in a Major League Baseball game. Cronin, a right-handed pitcher, was drafted by the White Sox out of Holy Cross in 2019.
Regis has been named the
#1
Catholic High School in America for the 6th straight year according to Niche! Congratulations to our amazing faculty, staff, students, and alumni network for making Regis what it is!
Click here to read more:
#AMDG
"It is with full confidence that we send you off to change the world. Your spirit has touched us and remained with us, and we are very grateful."
Congratulations to the 128 noble hearts in the Regis High School Class of 2020!
#AMDG
#TransformingLives
"He was just a ball of fire," Zeman said. "He would literally dribble through a brick wall." Read this great
@WSJ
piece on Dr. Anthony Fauci's Regis basketball career:
Join us in congratulating Dr. Anthony Fauci ’58, whom we honored with the Deo et Patriae Award, presented to a person who has served Regis and the community in a distinguished capacity!
Read more and watch Dr. Fauci’s remarks here:
#AMDG
Rainier Harris, who as a Regis senior already is an accomplished journalist, wrote an article for the New York Times about the racism he has experienced and the steps Regis has taken to address it. Read his full piece:
Pete Hamill, the legendary journalist and author who passed away this morning, was a Regian. In 2010, Pete received his Regis diploma 59 years after dropping out. “Even now, as old as I am, I have this secret Jesuit over my shoulder,” he said.
Thanks so much to
@ColinJost
'00 for promoting the
@REACH_Program
during his appearance on The Tonight Show last night. Watch Colin discuss REACH, Regis, and his new memoir, A Very Punchable Face:
City champions! Congratulations to our varsity basketball team on their win in tonight’s CHSAA Class B title game! Next up: the state championship game on Friday, March 8.
Congratulations to Brian Reyes ’17 (REACH ’13) for being named a 2021 Rhodes Scholar! Reyes is one of 32 Americans to win the highly competitive scholarship to study at the University of Oxford!
Read more about Reyes and the Rhodes Scholarship here:
#AMDG
Today we celebrate the birthday of our Foundress, Julia Grant. Her remarkable vision and boundless generosity have transformed the lives of generations of Catholic young men in the NYC area. On behalf of more than a century of noble hearts, we remain profoundly grateful.
#AMDG
We are the champions! Both the JV and Freshman teams took home the Class B City Championship Sunday night! Congratulations to the players and coaches on this tremendous achievement!
#champs
#goraiders
#hoothoot
#citychamps
Dr. Fauci challenges
@chrislhayes
to a game of pick-up basketball once the country achieves a degree of normality:
“I think by the third or fourth quarter," says Dr. Fauci, "We can be up against each other one-on-one, going for the boards, with no trouble.”
Final admissions decisions were delivered last night, and we proudly congratulate the future Regians that will make up the Class of 2026! We look forward to welcoming you all to 84th St. this fall!
Congratulations to Computer Science teacher Ms. Caroline Christie for being awarded this year’s Patricia Hannon Ignatian Educator Award! Christie has been recognized for her commitment to enriching the lives of students over her 16-year career:
#AMDG
Varsity basketball receives their State Championship medals after a thrilling 64-59 win over Niagara Catholic. Congrats, team! Onto the Federation Championship!
Congratulations to History Department Chair Gena Reisig for winning the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award! Among thousands of nominees, Ms. Reisig was recognized for her contributions both to Regis and her students.
Read more here:
#AMDG
Dr. Gary Tocchet, the first lay principal and longest-serving principal in our 104-year history, has announced his retirement at the end of the academic year. We salute Dr. Tocchet for his commitment to our mission and his leadership these past 12 years!
Champs again! Congrats to Coach Cullen and the Regis Varsity basketball team as they took home another CHSAA ‘B’ City Championship! They’ll compete for the state championship this Saturday at Fordham!
#goraiders
#champs
#hoothoot
Congratulations to Giovanni D’Onza ’06 for a phenomenal run on Wheel of Fortune! After scoring trips to Virginia and Hawaii, Giovanni won $39,000 in the Bonus Round, putting his total winnings at $66,500!
On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, we remember all those who lost their lives, especially Matthew G. Leonard '80, Gregory J. Trost '93, and Paul J. Battaglia '96. We pray today for the comfort of their families, classmates, and friends.
We at Regis wish our students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends a Merry Christmas! May we all be filled with warmth and love during this joyous season, as we welcome Christ into the world.
After a 9-year hiatus, the Regis/DA Walkathon makes its triumphant return today! Thanks to our students for organizing the event and to the many donors who have helped them surpass their goal and raise more than $26,000 so far.
#RegisDAwalkathon
Congratulations to Patrick Rice '13, who won $32,199 en route to a huge victory on Jeopardy! last night. Tune in tonight to watch Pat defend his crown against two new competitors.
What is “Deo et Patriae,” Alex? That’s right! Tune into Jeopardy! tonight to cheer on one of our own noble hearts, Patrick Rice ’13, as he tries his luck on America’s most popular quiz show. Good luck, Patrick!
What is “Deo et Patriae,” Alex? That’s right! Tune into Jeopardy! tonight to cheer on one of our own noble hearts, Patrick Rice ’13, as he tries his luck on America’s most popular quiz show. Good luck, Patrick!
Congratulations
@registrack
! Regis Cross Country finished fourth in the CHSAA Intersectional Varsity Championship today, earning the team a trip to the State Championship!
“The REACH mission is far greater than myself, but it was great to serve it.”
Felipe Santamaria ‘19 embarked on a 250-mile bike ride from Regis to Cornell University, raising over $2,000 for the
@REACH_Program
! Read more about Felipe’s journey:
The Ties That Bind Three Point Guards From Regis High School: Joseph Manfredi '20, Peter Anderer '99, and Dr. Anthony Fauci '58
(If you can't access the full article, you can sign up for a 90-day free trial of
@TheAthletic
)
Regis gives thanks to all who have served our nation and protected our freedom. As part of the
#greenlightavet
initiative, the lights outside of the 84th Street entrance are green again this Veteran's Day weekend as a symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans.
Following a year of unparalleled challenges, 130 Catholic young men donned their white dinner jackets on Friday and received their Regis High School diplomas at Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Congratulations to the resilient, brilliant Class of 2021:
#AMDG
Regis's varsity basketball team won the CHSAA Class B state title Friday with a victory over St. Mary's of Buffalo. With students, families, faculty, and alumni forming of a sea of red in the stands, the team claimed Regis's first state title since 2018.
Congratulations to student-athlete George Roessler ’21, who has committed to the University of Pennsylvania to play Division I Golf! Additionally, Roessler looks forward to continuing his academic pursuits at UPenn’s Wharton School of Business:
#AMDG
As we begin Teacher Appreciation Week, Regis Principal Fr. Anthony Andreassi offers his gratitude for the inspiring work done each day by the Regis faculty. Throughout the week, various members of the Regis community will pay tribute to our wonderful teachers.
#RegisTransforms
Our historic building at 84th St. is certainly picturesque, but did you know that several prominent movies, television shows, and commercials have filmed at Regis? See if you can recognize any of the celebrities that graced our halls and the projects they starred in!
#tbt
The Board of Trustees has named Rev. Christopher J. Devron, SJ, the next president of Regis. Currently president of Fordham Prep, Fr. Devron previously served as the founding director of the REACH Program.
Join us in welcoming Fr. Devron back to Regis!
Today we remember all those who lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Regis prays in a special way for three of our alumni whom we lost that day: Matthew G. Leonard '80, Gregory J. Trost '93, and Paul J. Battaglia '96. May their families find comfort and peace.
Admissions decisions were sent out earlier today, and we’re proud to invite the Class of 2028 to join our community! We look forward to welcoming these talented young men in the fall.
Share your well wishes and words of advice for our incoming class below!
Today we celebrate the career of Mr. Anthony Keith, who retired from the facilities staff at the end of September following 27 years of service to Regis. We wish Mr. Keith the best in retirement, and we thank him for his many years of exemplary service to our community!
Congratulations to the varsity soccer team on an outstanding season! While the state championship game didn’t go our way, your skill and your sportsmanship gave Regis much to be proud of — and gave the spirited fans who packed our section much to cheer for.
Congratulations to Varsity Soccer for making it to the playoffs! Last Thursday the team celebrated Senior Night against Archbishop Stepinac, and will enter the first round of the playoffs today against Xavierian. We wish the entire Varsity squad the best of luck. Go Raiders!
Congratulations to Junior Brian Mhando ’22 for his acceptance into the prestigious Regeneron High School Mentorship Program! Working alongside scientists this summer, Brian will be developing the skills needed to conduct cutting-edge research:
#AMDG
The
@Suntimes
recently profiled the new voice of the
@Cubs
, Regis’ own Jon “Boog” Sciambi ’88 (
@BoogSciambi
). Read on about Jon’s childhood, his lifelong love of baseball, and how he attributes his success on the air to his time on the Hearn:
#AMDG
Congratulations to Brendan McGuire ’94, who will serve as Chief Counsel to incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams! Read the New York Times’ profile on McGuire, which highlights his career as a federal prosecutor:
A fire broke out around 1 a.m. this morning in the Science Project Room on the 5th floor. Thanks to the FDNY, damage to the school beyond that room is minimal. While the 5th floor remains closed, the Fire Marshall has approved us to use the rest of the building. School is open.
What does a book look like after a Regian has gone through it? The English Department last week put out a call for the year's best, most intense annotations. See all the winners, featuring tiny, insightful comments on texts by Baldwin, Fitzgerald, Shakespeare, and Shelley.
Watch as the Class of 2021 processes into the historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral. These bright young men will soon join the great ranks of the Regis alumni community.
#AMDG
105 years ago tonight at midnight Mass our Foundress gave Fr. Hearn the first gift to establish Regis. Every gift since has continued a legacy of unparalleled tuition-free Catholic education. Honor her generosity by making a gift today:
Congratulations to Language Teacher Ms. Arianna Huergo for earning the University of Chicago's Outstanding Educator Award! Ms. Huergo was honored for excellence in teaching and for the care she demonstrates for students inside and outside the classroom:
Thank you to
@PhilKlay
'01 for meeting with a group of juniors to discuss his debut novel, Missionaries, and his approach to writing as a former Marine!
An in-depth interview with Klay about his book was featured earlier this year in the Regis magazine:
During today's virtual Mass of the Holy Spirit, the Regis community prayed for all those who tragically lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, including three beloved Regis alumni: Matthew G. Leonard '80, Gregory J. Trost '93, and Paul J. Battaglia '96.
Historic season comes to a close with a dramatic finish. Congrats to
@Chaminade_HS
on their 3rd straight State Title. And congrats to
@RegisSoccer
on the most exciting soccer season in school history!
Ben Szemerenyi curls a corner kick into the top corner of the net in the 85th minute as
@Chaminade_HS
wins the CHSAA state boys soccer title 2-1 over
@RegisRaiders
at St. John's University. third title in a row for Chaminade.
@CHSAA_NYC
School was closed yesterday, but a group of Regis students met for our annual Sweet Potato Bake. The 200 lbs. of food the Regians prepared was served this morning as part a Thanksgiving meal for those in need outside on 125th and Morningside Ave. Happy Thanksgiving!
#MenforOthers
Earlier this year, Declan Cronin ’15 made his debut for the Chicago White Sox, becoming the first Regian to play Major League Baseball. Read more about Cronin from the latest issue of Regis Magazine:
State title recap: 4 teammates also won soccer title this fall. One has distinction of also winning the spring '17 volleyball title, making him only athlete in Regis history to win 3 city titles in 3 different sports in the span of 1 year. Congrats to all!
"You have become men whose future is wide open. Embrace it. Cherish it. Be the salt of the Earth, be the light of the world. No matter what you do, let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds & glorify our Heavenly Father. As we say, be a Man for Others."
"One thing that doesn't change with graduation or with time: no matter what or where, you are always called to be Men for Others." Congratulations to the Regis Class of 2018!
Our seniors have made their way into the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola to begin this year’s graduation exercises. In just a short while, the young men of the Class of 2023 will officially become Regis alumni!
Regis has named Rev. Anthony D. Andreassi, CO as Interim Principal for next year. The appointment follows Dr. Gary Tocchet's announcement that he will retire at the end of the current academic year.