Brendan McGuire '94 honored with 21st Century Leader Award

Brenden McGuire '94 (left) at the National Committee on American
Foreign Policy (NCAFP) annual Gala Awards Dinner

On Thursday, March 8th the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) presented Brendan McGuire '94 with the 21st Century Leader Award. The award was created to recognize the achievements of individuals under the age of 40 who display a serious commitment to furthering the United States’ strategic policy interests in accord with the principles of political realism. Through professional or personal pursuits, recipients have made important contributions to the international dialogue and demonstrate a promising future in the realm of American foreign policy. Brendan, Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has been the lead prosecutor for some of the most significant terrorism prosecutions within the Department of Justice.

Christopher Hillenbrand '15 Earns Spot at American Chemical Society Chemistry Olympiad

Christopher Hillenbrand '15

Congratulations to Christopher Hillenbrand '15 for making it to the National Chemistry Olympiad. Chris was one of four Regis students who participated in the local leg of the Olympiad, and earned the highest score of all the New York city students who took the exam.

The Chemistry Olympiad is a multi-tiered competition designed to stimulate and promote achievement in high school chemistry. The local and U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad competitions are sponsored by the American Chemical Society. Each year, four students are chosen to represent the U.S. team at the International Chemistry Olympiad competition, which is hosted by a different country each year.

For more information on the Olympiad, visit the American Chemical Society.

The Classroom Revisited 2012 | Saturday, April 21st

Do you miss the thrill of learning on 84th Street? Do you wish you could go back in time and do it all over again without the pressure of tests and homework? Well, you can—at least for a day—by registering for Regis' 2012 2012 Classroom Revisited Program on April 21st at Regis High School!

We have a fantastic lineup of classes this year, featuring presentations by both current Regis faculty members and alumni prominent in the field of academia. Click here to view avaiable classes and register online.

If you have any questions, or if you have trouble registering, please contact Jennifer Reeder in the Development Office at (212) 288-1142 or jreeder@regis-nyc.org.

Thank you for your support of Regis, and we look forward to seeing you here on April 21st

Program
9:15am	Breakfast
10:00am	First Morning Session
11:00am	Second Morning Session
12:00pm	Lunch
1:10pm	First Afternoon Session
2:10pm	Second Afternoon Session

          

Jim Mitchell '62 Named NSSF Indoor Track Coach of the Year

Jim Mitchell '62
Photo Courtesy nationalscholastic.org

Jim Mitchell '62 has been awarded The Mike Byrnes Indoor Track Coach of the Year award for his success as Head Girl's Track Coach at Bronxville High School.

An article on the National Scholastic website states:
Jim was born in Somers, New York in 1944, and graduated from Regis High School and Fordham University (with a B.A., and an M.S. in Latin and Greek). He began coaching in 1967 at Cathedral High School in Queens and then was an Assistant Coach with Fordham College from 1973-1978. In 1978, Jim took a job teaching Latin at Bronxville (in Westchester County, New York) and by the following year, he was coaching the school’s first real girls’ track team, a role he continues to fill today.

Congratulations, Jim! Click here to read the full article.

The Regis Alumni Basketball League 2012 Season Opens With More Teams Than Ever

The Regis Alumni Basketball League began its 2012 Season in late February. This year's league includes 18 teams, with 1984 representing the most seasoned veterans and 2007 taking on the role of this year's rookie team. While younger teams tend to have the advantage in most head-to-head match-ups, the veterans have remained competitive. Most notably, 1986 turned in a solid performance in a victory over 2002, and the 1988/1989 team almost edged out 2007 in a thrilling down-to-the-wire game, which they ultimately lost 51-48.

Jamie Stark '10 Describes Exciting Role as Manager for Duke Basketball Team

Courtesy: Duke Photography

While not many Regis graduates get the opportunity to play Division I basketball, some find other ways to become an integral part of their college team. Jamie Stark '10, a sophomore at Duke, was recently profiled in an article featured on the Duke website for his role as a team manager. Jamie candidly describes the daily responsibilities of his position and it becomes quickly apparent that the job is not always an easy one. Click here to read the full article.

Todd Cosenza '91 Honored with 2012 Fordham Law Rising Star Award

Todd Cosenza '91 (right) receiving the Rising Star Award from
the Dean of Fordham Law. Photo courtesy Fordham University

On February 16th, Todd Cosenza '91 was one of three recipients of the Fordham Law Rising Star Award.

The Rising Star Awards recognize the extraordinary achievements of distinguished alumni who have graduated Fordham Law within the last 15 years. Todd is a partner in the Litigation Department of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York. His practice includes representation of issuers, officers, directors, underwriters, and accounting firms in securities class actions and other related matters. He also has experience in a broad range of commercial disputes, including insurance coverage, banking, real estate, copyright, and antitrust matters.

You can  click here to view Todd's full profile. Congratulations, Todd!

Hot Stove Panel Brings Alumni Back to Regis for an Evening of Baseball Talk

The first-ever Regis Baseball Hot Stove took place on February 8th in the school auditorium. The event provided an evening of baseball talk, Q&A, and networking for Regis alumni. The distinguished panel featured the following experts in the field of baseball:

Larry Burke '83 P13 P'16, Senior Editor for SI.com

Joe Sheehan '89, Founding member of Baseball Prospectus, contributor to Sports Illustrated

Pablo S. Torre '03, Award-winning enterprise journalist for Sports Illustrated

Steve Hirdt '68 P'94 P'98, Executive Vice President of Elias Sports Bureau

Robert Manfred, Jr. P'05, Executive Vice President at Major League Baseball

Jack Martin '70, Senior Director/Executive Producer for ESPN Radio Event Production

Click here to watch the archived recording of the Hot Stove panel.

Quizmaster Mac McGarry '44 Reflects On 50 Years Of 'It's Academic' in interview with John Donvan '73

Mac McGarry '44 (top left) poses with student contestants on the set
of It's Academic in 1988. Photo courtesy of  It's Academic.

For five decades, quizmaster Mac McGarry '44 hosted the Washington, D.C.-based TV quiz show It's Academic. McGarry stepped down in November 2011, and officially passes the baton to the show's new host in January. In a January 19 interview with fellow Regis alum John Donvan '73 of NPR, McGarry discussed the show's evolution.

The conversation includes a brief exchange acknowledging that both men attended Regis. McGarry notes, "what a special pleasure to meet a fellow alumnus of one of America's greatest high schools, Regis... I'm only a few decades ahead of you, John." Donvan is quick to add, "It's true. We both attended Regis High School. And where I had the advantage was that in my time there was a show called "It's Academic," and I remember going to the taping, to the New York version when Regis competed. And I was a freshman, so I wasn't eligible for the team but our - we put some seniors on the team. Tragically, they did not win for me that day, but it was a great memory."

The full transcript of the interview can be read and heard using this link to the NPR website.

Regis Raids Xavier, Leaves With Signature Win in Front of Packed House

A sea of Regis Red engulfed the Xavier gym on Friday. Regis prevailed with a thrilling 49-47 win.

On Friday, January 27th, Regis defeated Xavier High School in an important CHSAA Class A conference rivalry. The teams played in a Xavier gym that was packed to capacity with Regis students, parents, faculty, and even some alumni. Said junior guard Sam Hauser '13 “The energy and atmosphere made it feel like a college game ... the crowd was awesome and they pumped us up."

Read the full story published in the New York Post.

Junior Guard Sam Hauser '13 scores two points late in the third quarter.