Regis Jesuit High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school administered by the Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus in Aurora, Colorado. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1877. The high school shares much of its history with Regis University in neighboring Denver, Colorado. The school is a member of the Jesuit Schools Network[3] The school is located in the Archdiocese of Denver.
| Regis Jesuit High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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6300/6400 South Lewiston Way , Colorado 80016 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°36′0″N 104°47′58″W / 39.60000°N 104.79944°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Private Catholic Coed college preparatory high school |
| Motto | Latin: Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam English: For the Greater Glory of God |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic Church (Jesuit) |
| Established | 1877 |
| Chairman | Lawrence Finch ’74 |
| Principal | Jimmy Tricco |
| Faculty | 126.1 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,654 [1] (2015-2016) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.1[1] |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics conference | CHSAA, AAAAA, Continental |
| Nickname | Preppy |
| Accreditation | AdvancED[2] |
| Affiliation | JSEA |
| Website | www |
History
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The school was founded by Italian Jesuits in 1877 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Another school was opened in Morrison, Colorado, seven years later.[4] In 1888, the two schools were merged and renamed for St. John Francis Regis to become Regis College, located on 52nd and Lowell Streets in Denver, Colorado. In 1921, the school was formally split into Regis High School and Regis College (now Regis University). The high school and University co-existed on the campus in Denver and shared facilities until a separate building was built on campus for the high school in 1984. In 1989, a parcel of land near Parker and Arapahoe Roads in Aurora was donated to the school. That area is now called the Campbell Campus, and it houses both the Girls and Boys Divisions. In 2016 Regis appointed David Card as president, the first layperson to hold that position.[5][6]
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,654 students enrolled in 2015-2016 was:[1]
- Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 5.3
- Black - 3.9%
- Hispanic - 8.4%
- White - 81.9%
- Multiracial - 0.3%
Athletics
As of 2018, Regis Jesuit had won 67 State Championships, with 54 for boys since 1988. The girls by their 13th year of existence had won 12 championships (including Spirit in 2010). This places Regis 6th in the state in number of State Championships.[7] In 2013 Sports Illustrated selected Regis as having the best high school athletics program in Colorado.[8]
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Cross Country, Boys | 1 | 2009[7] |
| Spirit | 1 | 2010 | |
| Golf, Boys | 8 | 2017, 2016,[7] 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 | |
| Field Hockey, Girls | 1 | 2018 | |
| Tennis, Boys | 4 | 2018, 2010,[7] 2000, 1991 | |
| Soccer, Boys | 4 | 1996,[7] 1995, 1992, 1991 | |
| Winter | Basketball, Boys | 3 | 2011,[7] 2010, 2009[9] |
| Basketball, Girls | 3 | 2014,[10] 2013, 2009[7] | |
| Hockey | 6 | 2019,[11] 2018,[12] 2016,[13] 2012, 2009,[14] 2008[7] | |
| Swimming, Girls | 4 | 2014,[7] 2013,[15] 2011[16] | |
| Spring | Golf, Girls | 4 | 2015,[7] 2014, 2012, 2010 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2011,2019[7] 1988[17] kid | |
| Lacrosse, Boys | 4 | 2018, 2016, 2014, 2011[18] [19] | |
| Swimming, Boys | 23 | 2022, 2018, 2014,[7] 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006,[20] 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1993, 1992 | |
| Total | 68 | ||
Notable alumni
This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (June 2022) |
- Ty Blach, Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
- C. Michael Callihan (Class of 1965), 42nd Lt. Governor of Colorado. Previously Gunnison County Assessor, Colorado State Representative, Colorado State Senator
- J.V. Cunningham, poet[21]
- Roger Espinoza (Class of 2005), Honduras national football team.[22]
- John Fante (Class of 1927), Italian-American novelist, short-story writer, and screenwriter [23]
- Zach Fenoglio (Class of 2007), hooker for the Glendale Raptors and USA Eagles and a starter in the 2015 Rugby World Cup; was also a chemistry teacher at Regis Jesuit High School.
- Missy Franklin (Class of 2013), Olympic gold medal swimmer and world record holder.[24][25][22]
- Bill Garnett, former NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers.
- Tim Miller (political strategist) (Class of 2000)
- Josh Perkins, professional basketball player for Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[26]
- David Peterson, first round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft by the New York Mets[27]
- Klint Kubiak (Class of 2005), offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings.[28]
- John Matthews (Class of 2005), wide receiver, American professional football[22]
- Chris Hardwick, television host and comedian; previously the host of Singled Out and current host of The Nerdist Podcast, @midnight, The Talking Dead and The Wall on NBC.[22]
- Brian Mullan (Class of 1996), professional soccer player, one of four players to have won five or more MLS Cup titles.[22]
- Neil Hopkins (Class of 1995), television and film actor[22]
- John Carroll Lynch (Class of 1981), actor on The Drew Carey Show and more.
- Jack Swigert, test pilot for NASA and astronaut with the Apollo 13 crew; elected to Congress for Colorado's 6th district, but died before being sworn in.[22]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL".
- ^ AdvancED. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Member Schools". Jesuit Schools Network. Archived from the original on 28 May 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ bulletinsandcatalogs/9/ "1886 Catalogue of the College of the Sacred Heart".
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- ^ "David Card and his goals for Regis Jesuit High School - Denver Catholic". Denver Catholic. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Colorado high school sports championship history by school". CHSAANow.com. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
- ^ "Top athletics program in each state and the District of Columbia". SI.com. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
- ^ MaxPrep Records. 1 January 2017.
- ^ "The Regis Jesuit Raiders take on the Fossil Ridge Sabercats in the Colorado 5A High School State Basketball Championships". Getty Images. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ^ "Regis Jesuit repeats as hockey champion to win sixth state title".
- ^ "Regis Jesuit hockey wins fifth state title with decisive victory over Valor Christian 2016". 7 March 2018.
- ^ 2016 Hockey. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "(AC) DENVER, CO--FEBRUARY 28th 2009--Starting goalie for Regis Jesuit High School, John Schubert, hoists the championship trophy after defeating Lewis-Palmer High School in the State Ice Hockey Championship game at the World Arena in Colorado Springs Satu". Getty Images. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ^ "Missy Franklin, left, and Regis Jesuit High School swimmers show emotion after the winning of 5A state Championship on February 9, 2013 at Edora Pool Ice Center in Fort Collins, Colorado". Getty Images. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ^ "WebCite query result". www.webcitation.org. Archived from the original on 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
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- ^ 2011 Lacrosse championship. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ Lacrosse. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Regis Jesuit High School Stock Photos and Pictures | Getty Images". www.gettyimages.com. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ^ "AMERICA'S BEST FORGOTTEN POET". Weekly Standard. 1998-02-16. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Famous Regis Jesuit High School Alumni". Ranker. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
- ^ Cooper, Stephen (8 April 2009). "John Fante's great gift to Los Angeles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ "Missy Franklin, 16, turns heads in the pool with success at Charlotte Ultraswim". The Washington Post. 2011-05-15. Archived from the original on 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2011-05-19.
- ^ Swimming with Faith: The Missy Franklin Story. Grand Rapids: Zonderkidz. 2016. ISBN 9780310748540.
- ^ "Joshua Perkins > Player : ABA League".
- ^ "Baseball: Regis Jesuit lefty Peterson picked for 2013 Under Armour All-American Game - Aurora Sentinel". Aurora Sentinel. 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
- ^ "Klint Kubiak". www.vikings.com. Archived from the original on 2019-04-18.