Regis High School

Regis baseball teammates of Marlins pitcher Declan Cronin '15 cheered him on at Citi Field last night as Cronin pitched against the Mets. Watch the clip below to see "Cronin's Crazies" in action.

"Cronin's Crazies" seen in right field | 06/12/2024 | Miami Marlins A group of Declan Cronin's former teammates, called the "Cronin's Crazies," cheer on the Marlins' pitcher who is from the New York area

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors completed their final exams today and have officially begun their summer vacations. While many Regians will remain engaged throughout the summer thanks to service trips, exchange programs, and J-Term, we congratulate our students on the completion of an outstanding academic year!

English teacher Mr. Kurt Thiemann recently took advantage of the beautiful weather and brought one of his classes to Regis’s green roof to read poetry by Lewis Carroll, Sylvia Plath, Dylan Thomas, and others. Each student chose a favorite poem to read aloud and shared what they liked about their selection.

What a weekend! On Saturday, we celebrated the Class of 2024 as they graduated and formally became the newest alumni of Regis High School. We’re also excited to announce that thanks to the incredible support from our community, we raised over $1 million during our 2024 Giving Weekend. Thank you to all who contributed for your unwavering commitment and generosity!

As we celebrate the Class of 2024 today, we’re reminded that the Regis community extends far beyond 84th Street. Thanks to the hundreds of alumni, families, and friends who have already donated to our 2024 Giving Weekend, we’re happy to report that we have raised more than $900,000!

Giving Weekend ends tonight, but there’s still time to support Regis and show your commitment to tuition-free Jesuit education. Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/4aFo5DE

“This place is home, and the friends that we have met here will always be brothers,” said Brendon O’Keefe ’24 in his address to his fellow graduates today.

Read more about our 107th Graduation Exercises: https://bit.ly/4c3arve

It’s official: Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

We invite you to salute the 107th graduating class of Regis High School in the comments!

It’s almost time! Our seniors have donned their white tuxedo jackets and are receiving their traditional red carnations in advance of today’s ceremony. Visit regis.org/livestream to watch our 107th Graduation Exercises live at 11 a.m. ET.

Happy Graduation Day! Visit regis.org/livestream to watch the 107th Graduation Exercises live from the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola at 11 a.m. ET.

Tomorrow, the Class of 2024 will enter the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola as seniors and walk out as the newest alumni of Regis High School. Visit regis.org/livestream at 11 a.m. to watch our 107th Graduation Exercises.

Regis seniors and their families gathered yesterday evening at the annual Baccalaureate Mass at the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola. The Mass provided the Class of 2024 an opportunity to join in prayer one final time before graduation and to reflect on their four years at Regis.

"The grace of the Eucharist is with you as you go out from these doors, from 84th Street to points all over," said President Rev. Christopher Devron, SJ, in his homily. "Don't forget to return to the Eucharist during your four years away. Don't forget to cling to the Eucharist, because it's your light." https://bit.ly/3wO1tTH

It’s Day 2 of Giving Weekend, and we’re filled with immense gratitude for the outpouring of support. So far, Giving Weekend has raised more than $575,000 for the 2024 Annual Fund. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!

Every gift makes a real difference. Click here to donate and celebrate the spirit of giving that defines Regis High School: https://bit.ly/4aFo5DE

Show some Regis pride during Giving Weekend! The first 1,000 donors who make a gift of $100 or more will receive a Regis keychain. Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/4aFo5DE

Ryan Huber ’02 addressed the Class of 2024 at the annual Senior-Alumni Brunch on Wednesday. During his remarks, Huber reflected on what being an alumnus has meant to him and spoke about ways that graduates can remain connected to their alma mater. https://bit.ly/3R0K6ph

Regis is excited to announce that Ms. Frances Lyons will be joining our community as the school's first full-time Athletic Director. With more than 10 years of experience in athletic administration and coaching, Ms. Lyons has proven herself as a dynamic leader. Most recently, she served as the Director of Athletics and Advisor at Stuart Country Day School in Princeton, N.J. Prior to that, Ms. Lyons was the Associate Director of Athletics at the Brearley School. https://bit.ly/3V48kjF

Last week, the Arts Department showcased students’ recent work at its annual Festival of the Arts. The festival featured a variety of works including paintings, sketches, musical performances, and a series of sculptures crafted out of repurposed books.

Seven Regis sophomores on Wednesday presented their work at the History Department's first Student Historian Project Symposium. The SHP initiative, created last year, sees sophomores conduct research on a subject of their choosing with the help of faculty guidance. https://bit.ly/3KhM0yh

Last weekend, the outdoor track and field team won the CHSAA A sectional championship, taking home the John Donodeo Award, named for former Regis physical education teacher and track coach Mr. John Donodeo P'02. Regis won the award for the second consecutive year, finishing first by a whopping 36 points with Mr. Donodeo himself on hand to witness the victory. https://bit.ly/3wPwgPP

This trimester, the freshman speech curriculum included a mock “Shark Tank”-style competition that culminated yesterday with a final round decided by a slate of expert judges. Five pairs of freshmen pitched their imagined products to a panel of “sharks” that featured Billy Haddad ’06, Marvin Mujko ’18, and John Pretrides P’25, each of whom have professional experience in venture capital. Students were evaluated on the creativity of their pitches and the persuasiveness of their presentations.

Regis’s ultimate frisbee team capped off an undefeated season yesterday, defeating Fordham Prep 14-9 to win the city Interscholastic Division championship. Seniors led an energetic Regis team from start to finish, while spirited supporters packed the Nest on the sidelines. The title is Regis’s second in a row and third in the last four years. The team will head to Albany this weekend to contend for the state championship. https://bit.ly/4bJTntW

Joseph Kaecker ’25 was named one of four winners of the Morgan Library’s 2024 Teen Writing Contest. This year, participants were tasked with choosing an image from the exhibit “Medieval Money, Merchants, and Mortality” to use as inspiration for a diary entry.

Earlier this week, students in the Rise mentoring program participated in a retreat with peers from Fordham Prep and St. Peter's Prep. With a theme of “My Culture, Myself,” the retreat offered students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, share their experiences, and have open conversations about identity, culture, and social justice. The Rise Program, which launched at Regis earlier this year, pairs Regians who will be first-generation college students with alumni who can offer guidance and support.

As Regis celebrates our Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re grateful for the extraordinary dedication our faculty shows each year. Through their guidance and expertise, our exceptional teachers help students to grow as men for others and thrive both inside and outside of the classroom.

Math department chair Mr. Brendan MacDonnell P’16’20 was honored with the 2024 Patricia Hannon Ignatian Educator Award at Spring Convocation on Thursday. Mr. MacDonnell, who joined the Regis faculty in 1997, was celebrated for his unwavering dedication to students, passion for teaching, and deep commitment to living the mission of Regis. https://bit.ly/3yoDlXV

The Regis community joined together on Thursday for St. John Francis Regis Day, an annual initiative meant to inspire Regians to engage more deeply with contemporary social-justice issues. This year, students, faculty, and staff discussed issues on the theme of mental health. https://bit.ly/3ydKH0y

Regis’s Math Department hosted a Christmas ornament competition that challenged students to design their best math-themed holiday decoration. The 24 entries were displayed Wednesday in the Math Resource Center, and students, faculty, and staff were invited to vote on their favorites. Each year, the Math Department decorates the MRC with selected ornaments from its annual competition.