Regis Jesuit High School

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
Map
6300/6400 South Lewiston Way

,
Colorado
80016

United States
Coordinates39°36′0″N 104°47′58″W / 39.60000°N 104.79944°W / 39.60000; -104.79944
Information
School typePrivate Catholic Coed college preparatory high school
MottoLatin:
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam English:
For the Greater Glory of God
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic Church (Jesuit)
Established1877 (147 years ago) (1877)
ChairmanLawrence Finch ’74
PrincipalJimmy Tricco
Faculty126.1 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades912
Enrollment1,654 [1] (2015-2016)
Student to teacher ratio13.1[1]
Color(s)Red and white
  
Athletics conferenceCHSAA, AAAAA, Continental
AccreditationAdvancED[2]
AffiliationJSEA
Websitewww.regisjesuit.com

History edit

 
Original location in Las Vegas, New Mexico, c. 1880

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 coexisted on the Denver campus, sharing facilities until a dedicated building was constructed 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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

See also edit

References edit

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  2. ^ AdvancED. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Member Schools". Jesuit Schools Network. Archived from the original on 28 May 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  4. ^ bulletinsandcatalogs/9/ "1886 Catalogue of the College of the Sacred Heart". {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  5. ^ "From the President's Office at Regis Jesuit l Aurora, CO l Private Catholic High School - Regis Jesuit High School". www.regisjesuit.com. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
  6. ^ "David Card and his goals for Regis Jesuit High School - Denver Catholic". Denver Catholic. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
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  8. ^ "Top athletics program in each state and the District of Columbia". SI.com. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
  9. ^ MaxPrep Records. 1 January 2017.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Regis Jesuit repeats as hockey champion to win sixth state title".
  12. ^ "Regis Jesuit hockey wins fifth state title with decisive victory over Valor Christian 2016". 7 March 2018.
  13. ^ 2016 Hockey. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  14. ^ "(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.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "WebCite query result". www.webcitation.org. Archived from the original on 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2017-03-23. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  17. ^ Baseball by years, Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  18. ^ 2011 Lacrosse championship. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  19. ^ Lacrosse. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  20. ^ "Regis Jesuit High School Stock Photos and Pictures | Getty Images". www.gettyimages.com. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
  21. ^ "AMERICA'S BEST FORGOTTEN POET". Weekly Standard. 1998-02-16. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  22. ^ a b c d e f g "Famous Regis Jesuit High School Alumni". Ranker. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  23. ^ Cooper, Stephen (8 April 2009). "John Fante's great gift to Los Angeles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  24. ^ "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.
  25. ^ Swimming with Faith: The Missy Franklin Story. Grand Rapids: Zonderkidz. 2016. ISBN 9780310748540.
  26. ^ "Joshua Perkins > Player : ABA League".
  27. ^ "Baseball: Regis Jesuit lefty Peterson picked for 2013 Under Armour All-American Game - Aurora Sentinel". Aurora Sentinel. 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  28. ^ "Klint Kubiak". www.vikings.com. Archived from the original on 2019-04-18.

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