MATHLETES

Promote interest and excellence in mathematics for young women.

Open to students demonstrating high achievement in Mathematics

• Participate in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Competition at Northeastern Illinois University in February
• Participate in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Competiiton at the University of Ilinois in April

Christy Ernst

Math teachers serve as coaches for each level

• Mathletes meet after school on Thursdays from October through April to practice for the Regional and State competitions
• First year students compete in the algebra I competition
• Sophomores compete in the geometry competition
• Juniors compete in the algebra II competition
• Seniors compete in the pre-calculus competition
• In addition, there are two-person competitions, eight-person competitions, a five-person calculator team, and an orals team

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WORLDWIDE YOUTH IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WYSE)

Encourage young women to continue their education in the Sciences

Open to students with interests in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics and physics

Four major testing events – Qualifying in January, Regionals in February, Sectionals in March, State in April

Tom Hagensick

Biology: John Jameson
Chemistry: Patsy Mueller
English: Dianne Weinand
Mathematics: Tom Hagensick
Physics: Ken Finder
Computers: Tim Smith
Engineering: Tom Hagensick

CAPTAIN
CO-CAPTAIN

• Participates in academic contests at district, regional and state levels
• Winner of two statewide competitions

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COMPETITIVE FORENSICS—STUDENT CONGRESS

Combines skills of communication, interpretation, performance, argumentation and persuasion

Student Congress focuses on research and persuasive speech in mock-Congress tournaments with other schools.

Competition takes place from October to March
Qualifiers can compete in national competitions, which take place at the end of the academic year.

Head Coach:Megan Mondi
Assistant Coach: Mary Catherine Marrs

Appointed yearly. Positions include Captain and Bill Editor.

Regina competes in Chicago Catholic Forensic League tournaments. Qualifiers advance to the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament.

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COMPETITIVE FORENSICS—INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

Develop public speaking skills in a variety of dramatic and debate categories.

Dramatic Performance (DP/DI/HI)
Duo Interpretation of Literature (Duo/DDA/HDA)
Extemporaneous Speaking (Extemp)
Impromptu Speaking (Impromptu)*
Oral Interpretation of Literature (OI/Prose/Verse)
Oratorical Declamation (Dec)
Original Comedy (OC)*
Original Oratory (OO)
Radio Speaking (Radio)*
Special Occasion Speaking (SOS)*

*IHSA category only

Competition takes place from October to March. Qualifiers can compete in national competitions, which take place at the end of the academic year.

Head Coach: Megan Mondi
Assistant Coach: Mary Catherine Marrs

Appointed yearly. Positions include Varsity and Junior Varsity Team Captains.

For decades, Regina has had one of the best and strongest forensics teams in Chicagoland. Every year Regina sends some of its top competitors to the National Catholic Forensics League’s Grand National Tournament, where members compete against the best and brightest high school students from across the country. Regina students compete in both the Chicago Catholic Forensics League (CCFL), the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), and the National Forensics League (NFL).

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