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After placing second in the 100-Meter Breaststroke with a personal-best 1-minute, 6.10-second time at the Olympic Trials in Indianapolis last month, Great Raider Emma Weber '22 is set to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics starting this week. 
Learn more about her journey to the Olympics in The Denver Post

Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the Jesuit Media Lab recently met with Great Raider Missy Franklin '13 on their weekly AMDG podcast. They talked with her about her experience at the 2012 Olympics where she won five medals, all while a student at Regis Jesuit. In the episode entitled "Swimming From Regis Jesuit to Olympic Gold with Missy Franklin," Missy recalls the emotional and spiritual support she received from the RJ community during this incredible time in her life. She also shares how she has been blessed in many facets of her life following her retirement from swimming. In the latter part of the podcast, Gretchen Kessler, the founding principal of the Girls Division and now Alumnae Liaison, recounts the story of the pivotal decision to open the Girls Division, one that has now transformed the lives of more than 3000 female students just like Missy.
Listen to the full AMDG podcast

A team of six members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club competed at this year's 2024 FBLA National Leadership Conference held in Orlando, FL from June 29-July 2. Top performers convene at this annual international conference to compete in business and technology events, enhance their leadership skills and attend workshops to grow their financial literacy. All six students performed incredibly well, each achieving scores in the top 20% or higher out of the more than 16,000 attendees, including competitors from Canada and China. A special shoutout to Matthew Layden ’25 and Ian Liu ’25 who took home an impressive third-place finish in the Financial Statements Analysis category.

This past Sunday, July 14, the 9NEWS Prep Rally invited Great Raider Hana Belibi's '24 on set to celebrate some of the top moments from her high school basketball career and discuss her future plans. Belibi was integral in helping the Girls Basketball team secure an impressive second-place finish in the Class 6A State Championships. In her senior year at RJ, she was recognized with the 2023-24 McDonald's All-American Award and was the recipient of this year's Missy Franklin Award, which honors the top senior female student-athlete for excellence.  
Watch the full 9NEWS Prep Rally Interview

Topping a stellar season in which the Raiders finished as State Runners-Up, nine members of the Varsity Baseball Team earned spots on this year's Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Baseball Team. Way to go, Raiders!
View the full 2024 All-Aurora Baseball Team
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Congratulations to the members of the Boys Varsity Swim & Dive Team on earning a plethora of honors on this year's 2024 Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Team. The team earned four First Team selections, six Second Team selections and 11 Honorable Mentions. Way to go, Raiders!
Read more in The Sentinel
View the full All-Aurora Boys Swim Team

Congratulations to the five members of the Girls Varsity Soccer Team who have been selected for this year's 2024 Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Team. A special shoutout to forwards Adeleine Walick '24 and Kate Thompson '24 for earning First and Second Team honors respectively. Great job, Raiders!
View the full 2024 All-Aurora Girls Soccer Team
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Congratulations to Erika Danzer '24, Abigail Frei '25 and Ashlyn Pallotta '24 who have been chosen for this year's Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Girls Track Team. Individual distance runners Danzer and Pallotta earned recognition for the 1600-meter run and 3200-meter run respectively. Frei, who set the school record of 10 feet, 3 inches this past season, was selected for her strong performance on the pole vault. 
View the full 2024 All-Aurora Girls Track Team
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Congratulations to the 15 members of the Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team on earning recognition on the Aurora Sentinel's All-Aurora Team for the 2023-24 season. Great performance, Raiders!
View the full 2024 All-Aurora Girls Lacrosse Team
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View the full list of 2023-24 NISCA All-Americans

The Denver Post recently released its 40-man All-Colorado Baseball Team for the 2023-24 season determined by statistical analysis, a player’s relative value to team success and coaches’ feedback. Congratulations to the four Raiders who earned recognition on this year's team. Leading the team from the mound, Liam Mosley '24 and Hudson Alpert '25 were selected to the pitcher's roster. Trevor Nordstrom '24 and Andrew Bell '24 earned recognition for their stellar performance in the infield. 
Read more and view player stats in The Denver Post

Congratulations to the 13 members of the Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team earning post-season recognition for the 2023-24 season. A special shoutout to Madisyn Jokerst '25, Katie Kieran '24, Maeve O’Shaughnessy '25 and Phoebe Rogala '24 who were each selected to the 2023-24 CHSAA 5A All-State Second Team as well as the All-League First Team. Three teammates join them on the All-League Team earning second-place honors with another six athletes earning Honorable Mention honors. We are proud of you, Raiders!
View the full 2023-24 Class 5A All-State Teams 
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Congratulations to the four senior members of the Varsity Baseball Team who earned post-season honors for the 2023-24 season. Starting shortstop Andrew Bell '24 was selected to the Class 5A All-State First Team. Teammates Liam Mosley '24 and Trevor Nordstrom '24 earned Second Team and Honorable Mention honors respectively. Bell, Mosley and Nordstrom were also honored on the All-Continental League First Team, while Brody Chyr '24 garnered All-League Second Team honors. Great job, Raiders!
View the full 2023-24 CHSAA All-State Teams 
View the full 2023-24 All-Continental League Teams

Head Coach Matt Darr and the No. 2 Varsity Baseball Team had another spectacular season going 22-8 on the 2023-24 season and finishing as 5A State Runners-Up! The Raiders were undefeated early in the playoffs series, including a 3-0 win over No. 5 Cherry Creek, which earned them a bid to the 5A State Championship games at All Star Park on June 1. The Bruins fought their way back in the Consolation Round to defeat the Raiders 11-1 and 5-2 in back-to-back Final rounds to claim the State title. We are so proud of you, Raiders, and look forward to another great season next year!
View the full Class 5A Baseball State Tournament Bracket 
Read more in The Sentinel

A huge shoutout to the 11 members of the Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team who earned recognition on the All-League 3 First and Second Teams for their outstanding performance during the 2023-24 season. Way to go, Raiders!
View the full 2023-24 All-League 3 Teams

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View the full 2024 All-Aurora Girls Tennis Team

Congratulations to the three senior Raiders who have been selected to the 2023-24 CHSAA 5A All-State Team. Connor Nesbitt '24 and Gordon Reynolds '24 were selected to the First Team, and Jamie Rosenzweig '24 earned Second Team honors. 
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View the full 2023-24 All-State Teams

Congratulations to Head Coach Matt Darr and the No. 2 Varsity Baseball Team on their great run in the CHSAA 5A State Playoffs. Garnering victories over No. 7 Fort Collins, No. 11 Cherokee Trail and No. 5 Cherry Creek in early rounds, the team advances to the Championship Finals taking place THIS SATURDAY, June 1 at 10:00 am at All State Park. The Raiders are hoping to win their first State Championship since 2019. They are currently undefeated in the double-elimination tournament heading into the Championship round. Get your red and white on and come out to support the team! Tickets are $12 for adults and $9.00 for students and seniors and must be purchased in advance at GoFan. 
Read game highlights from the RJ versus Cherry Creek game in The Sentinel
View the full Class 5A State Tournament Bracket

Congratulations to Rachel Cooper '24 and Joaquin Salazar Diaz '24 on being honored at the Centennial 2024 Youth Achievement Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community. Each student was awarded a $1000 scholarship in recognition of their exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the City of Centennial through service in school, community and the workplace. We are proud of you, Rachel and Joaquin! To learn more about the Youth Achievement Award program, visit centennialco.gov/youthachievement. 
Read the full story in the Centennial Citizen

Congratulations to the Girls Golf Team on their strong finish at the two-day 5A State Tournament on May 20 and 21 at Broadlands Golf Course in Broomfield. The team finished in 11th place with an overall score of 534. A huge shoutout to Audrey Whitmore '25 who led the Raiders with an impressive 152 overall score, tying for 8th place. This is her third year competing at the State Competition and first time as a Top 10 finisher. Way to go, Audrey!
View full tournament results 
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The No. 7 Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team was dealt a disappointing 13-3 loss by the No. 3 Valor Christian Eagles in the Semifinal round of the CHSAA 5A State Championship held on May 18, ending their season and run for the 2023-24 State Title. A special shoutout to Dylan Kummer '24 who scored all three goals for the Raiders. In his inaugural season as Head Coach, Ross Moscatelli led the Raiders to a strong 11-7 overall record and a solid performance in the postseason. Well done, Raiders!
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Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Baseball Team on clinching the Class 5A Regional Tournament on May 17 with a decisive 6-3 win against No. 31 Loveland High School followed by a 12-6 win against No. 18 Ponderosa High School. The No. 2 Raiders have advanced to the eight-team CHSAA 5A State Tournament where they will take on No. 7 Fort Collins on Friday, May 24 at noon All-City Stadium in round one of the playoffs. Visit the CHSAA website for all post-season information. Tickets for all playoff games are available on GoFan and must be purchased online in advance.
View Class 5A Regional results in The Sentinel 
View the full Class 5A State Tournament bracket

Congratulations to the members of the Boys Varsity Track & Field Team who placed in the top 10 in their respective races at the 2024 Class 5A State Tournament at Jefferson County Stadium on May 16-18. Charlie Dutmer '25 secured a strong sixth-place finish in the 300 Meter Hurdles while David Flaig '24 placed seventh and 10th in the 800 Meter and 1600 Meter Runs respectively. Teammate Michael Gambrill '26 also placed at the event earning a ninth-place finish in the 200 Meter Dash. 
Read more in The Sentinel 
View full 5A Boys Track & Field State results

Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team on advancing to the Semifinal round of the 2023-24 CHSAA 5A State Playoffs. The No. 7 Raiders defeated No. 10 Rock Canyon 9-4 in Round Two on May 11 and then went on to upset second-seeded Cherry Creek 5-3 on May 15 to continue their run for the title. Come out and support the Raiders TOMORROW, May 18 at 3:00 pm as they face off against No. 3 Valor Christian at the University of Denver's Peter Barton Stadium. The winner of this matchup will advance to the Finals held next Monday, May 20. Tickets to the game are $12 and can be purchased online via GoFan. Tickets will NOT be sold at the venue. The game will also be livestreamed here.
Read more in The Sentinel 
View the full 5A State Tournament bracket
View State Championship information at CHSAANow.com

On Tuesday, May 14, the Class of 2027 rounded out their first year VIA programming with the ever-popular Cannonball Day. This annual tradition commemorates the beginning of St. Ignatius' conversion—being struck in the leg by a cannonball on May 20, 1521 during the Battle of Pamplona between the Spanish and the French which led to a lengthy convalescence and spiritual transformation. The event also marks the end of the student's first year at Regis Jesuit.

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Congratulations to our Girls Rugby student-athletes! Members of our Girls Rugby program joined with students at Denver East to form a combined club that competed in the 2024 Colorado 15s Championship on May 11 at Infinity Park in Glendale, defeating Highlands Ranch 36-7 to earn the win. This is the first Championship that Regis Jesuit Girls Rugby players have been a part of.

Head Coach Crysti Foote and the six-seeded Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team ended their run for the State Title in a disappointing 10-4 loss to No. 3 Fairview High School in round two of the Class 5A State Tournament. The team played well all season, earning an 8-6 overall record on the season. A special shoutout to the team's four senior captains, Emilia Calamari '24, Kate Kieran '24, Maeve O'Shaughnessy '24 and Phoebe Rogala '24, on an amazing run and for their strong leadership throughout the season. Good luck to the players who will embark on their college lacrosse careers. 
View the full 5A State Tournament bracket

Congratulations and good luck to the members of the Boys and Girls Track & Field Teams who will be competing in the 2024 Class 5A State Tournament this week, May 16-18, at Jefferson Country Stadium. Competing for the boys team are Charlie Dutmer '25, David Flaig '24, Braeden Focht '25 and Michael Gambrill '26 as well as the members of the 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter run teams. For the girls team, Abigail Frei '25 will try to take home the title in the pole vault. Come out and support the Raiders! Tickets to the tournament can be purchased via GoFan.
Learn more and view live results at CHSAAnow.com
View the full list of boys competing in the 2024 Class 5A State Tournament
View the full list of girls competing in the 2024 Class 5A State Tournament

Good luck to the Varsity Baseball Team as they compete in the Class 5A Regional Tournament today, May 17 on our home field. The No. 2 Raiders, which finished the regular season with a 17-6 overall record, will face No. 31 Loveland High School and No. 18 Ponderosa High School. The Raiders will take on Loveland at 12:30 pm and the winner of the Loveland/Ponderosa game at 3:00 pm. The Region 2 winner will advance to compete in the 5A State Championship series taking place on May 24-25. 
Read more in The Sentinel

Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Swim & Dive Team on a strong performance at the Class 5A State Championships on May 5-6 at the Veterans' Memorial Aquatic Center. The team placed second overall, finishing the season as 5A State Runners-Up. A huge shout out to Reid Magner '25 who finished second in the 200 Yard Individual Medley and third in the 500 Yard Freestyle Teams, as well as to the members of the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay and 200 Yard Medley Relay who each took fourth place in their event. We are proud of you, Raiders!
View full Class 5A State results 
View a list of Class 5A State Top 20 placers

Congratulations to Molly Amann '27, Natalie Furgason '26, Paige Furgason '25 and Audrey Whitmore '25 of the Girls Golf Team on advancing to the 5A State Championships after finishing third in the Southern Regionals held at the Pinery Country Club in Parker on May 13. The two-day State competition will be held next Monday and Tuesday, May 20 and 21, at Broadlands Golf Course in Broomfield. A special shoutout to Whitmore on finishing in second place at Regionals after shooting 6-over 78. 
Read more and view full 5A Regional results 
View CHSAA State Championship information

In early April, the RJ Student Leadership Class organized the school's fourth annual Wish Week to support Henry, a six-year-old suffering from a rare genetic disease. Sponsored through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Henry’s wish, shared with twin sister Olivia, is to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. RJ hosted daily themed spirit days throughout the week and an all-school Pep Rally on Friday, April 5 in the Guy Gibbs '47 Gym where students donned their class colors and participated in a Mario Kart relay race, a fun game of sharks and minnows and a fast and furious Venmo Challenge, all to raise money to help fulfill Henry's wish.
Read coverage or RJ's Wish Week in The Denver Catholic

Congratulations to Rachel Cooper '24 who has earned the prestigious honor of being selected as one of just 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2024. She was one of only two Colorado honorees to earn this distinction out of more than 5700 students who qualified for this highly selective program based on their outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams.
Read more here 
View the full list of 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Come out and support your No. 7 Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team as they start their run in the CHSAA 5A State Playoffs tomorrow, May 11. The Raiders will face off against No. 10 Rock Canyon at 2:00 pm in Lou Kellogg Stadium in the second round of single-elimination competition after earning a bye in round one. Wear your red and white and pack the stands! Tickets to the game are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and seniors and can be purchased here. Let's go, Raiders!
View the full 5A State Tournament bracket

The Boys Varsity Swim & Dive Team competes at the 2023-24 State Championships today and tomorrow, May 10-11 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors and can be purchased online only at GoFan. The competition will also be livestreamed via the NFHS Network on both days. We are cheering for you, Raiders!

Congratulations to the No. 6 Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team on their big 17-8 win against No. 11 Chatfield on May 8 in round one of the 5A CHSAA State Playoffs. With this win, the Raiders advance to round two to take on No. 3 Fairview at Fairview High School TONIGHT, May 10 at 5:30 pm. Keep it up! Let's pack the stands to cheer on our Raiders!
View the full 5A State Tournament bracket

The Girls Varsity Rugby Team will compete in the Colorado State Championship matchup TOMORROW, May 11 at 2:30 pm at Infinity Park in Glendale. Good luck, Raiders! We are cheering for you.

Congratulations to Rayn Parker '26 of the Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team on earning her 100th career save during the team's home matchup against Fairview High School on April 24, 2024. Family and fans were present in Lou Kellogg Stadium to witness this huge milestone and join her team in celebrating her achievement.

View the full 2023-24 Regional Bracket

Congratulations to RJ's Hearthstone Esports Team of Kona Burgess '25, Sean Speil '24 and Loten Vu '24 on winning the Regional High School Esports Championship on May 2. Led by club moderator Spencer Wagner, this is the team's second year competing at the Regional competition.

Congratulations to the Regis Jesuit choral and instrumental ensembles on their spectacular yearend performances held this past week. If you were unable to attend or would simply like to see them again, please visit the RJ Media YouTube channel to enjoy these two concerts celebrating our amazing students and their musical achievements. Bravo, Raiders, on a job well done!

Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tracy LaTourrette took the audience of nearly a hundred on a fast and furious ride as she relayed her story at the final installment of this year’s Wisdom of Women Speaker Series. LaTourrette, who graduated from the Air Force Academy, shared how she never thought she would fly because she didn’t expect to pass the eye test, but how God had another plan for her. Her perseverance in overcoming barriers and sticktoitiveness in pursuing her goals saw her through to become the first female fighter pilot in Colorado, flying F-16s under the call sign Jackie O.

In a special dedication ceremony held on April 25, 2024, Regis Jesuit named the pool in honor of Class of 2013 alumna and six-time Olympic medalist Missy Franklin Johnson ’13. Fr. Gary Menard, SJ blessed the pool in front of a crowd of Missy’s family and friends, school administration and members of the Girls and Boys Swim & Dive teams. Missy then surprised Hana Belibi ’24 by personally giving her the Missy Franklin Award, awarded annually to the senior female student-athlete of excellence. At the dedication ceremony, it was also announced that an endowed scholarship has been established in Missy's name with a gift from fellow alum John Sheridan ’76. Sheridan was chair of the Regis Jesuit Board of Trustees during Missy’s high school years and witnessed first-hand the positive impact she had on the school community. Following the ceremony, Missy participated in a Q&A session with RJ Media at a special all-school assembly. Read more to see photos from and access links to media coverage of the day’s events and watch for the complete story in the May issue of The Raider Connection. What an amazing day to be a Raider!

Congratulations to the Boys Swim & Dive Team on their strong finish at the 2024 John Strain Memorial Meet on April 20 at Cherry Creek High School. The team secured a second-place overall finish, with 10 swimmers placing in the top three in their respective races. A special shoutout to Chief Greene-Cockriel '24 who took first place in the 200 Yard Freestyle. Way to go, Raiders!
Read more in The Sentinel 
View full results in The Sentinel

Congratulations to RJ's Hearthstone Esports Team of Kona Burgess '25, Sean Speil '24 and Loten Vu '24 on beating their opponent 3-0 in the Quarterfinal round of the Regional High School Esports Championship on April 24. The team, which entered the spring playoffs with an undefeated record of 8-0 in the regular season, advanced to the Semifinals taking place today, April 26 at 3:00 pm. Should the team win, they will look to compete in the Finals round on Thursday, May 2 which will be livestreamed on PlayVS streaming channels on YouTube and Twitch.

Congratulations to the No. 8 Girls Varsity Tennis Team on earning a 6-1 win over No. 9 Legacy High School in the First Round of the CHSAA Class 5A Dual Team State Tournament on April 24 at Colorado Athletic Club - Monaco. The team now holds an 8-1 record on the season and advances to the Quarterfinals to compete against No. 1 Ralston Valley today, April 26 at 2:00 pm at the Apex Tennis Center. Best of luck, Raiders. 
View First Round results in The Sentinel
View the full 5A Team State Tournament bracket

The RJ community held its last of three National Letter of Intent Signing Days on Wednesday, April 24. Fifteen Raiders signed their letters of intent to play at the collegiate level, bringing the total number of Class of 2024 signees to 44. Best wishes to these student-athletes as they take their game to the next level! To see where they are headed, view the event slideshow. Congratulations, Raiders!

In celebration of Earth Week and alignment with the Jesuits' Universal Apostolic Preference to Care for our Common Home, the RJ Environmental Club hosted a clothing swap, shared songs and prayers daily about the care of the Earth as well as shared information and resources about water and food waste, fast fashion, recycling and composting in the Daily Announcements and on the classroom display screens throughout the week. The actions and efforts of the club this week helped educate the community on the fragility of our ecosystem and reminded us to do our part to help care for our common home.

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Track & Field Team members who set new school records for RJ Track & Field, many during the 49th Annual Don Osse Invite held on Thursday, April 11 at Jeffco Stadium.

Read the full article in The Denver Post

Congratulations to Rachel Cooper '24 on being named a Semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program! She is just one of 625 students out of more than 6000 candidates who have advanced to the final phase in this highly selective and prestigious program which recognizes top-performing high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, career and technical education fields. The final list of 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars will be announced in mid-May. Learn more about the program here. Good luck to you, Rachel! 
View the full list of U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists

For a standing-room-only crowd gathered in The Gallery space of the Science & Innovation Center, Dr. Sandy Robertson offered the fourth installment in this year’s Wisdom of Women Speaker Series. In a presentation cleverly titled “What Was I Made For? Sandy’s Version,” Robertson presented the story of her career journey from her undergraduate years to the present day and how her relationship with God has informed her path.

Congratulations to Austin Stevenson '27 who recently competed and placed second all-around in the 2024 USA Gymnastics Region 9 Level 10 Championship on April 7 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. This is a qualifying event for the 2024 Men’s Development Program National Championships held in Daytona, FL on May 7-12, where top gymnasts from each region will compete on an individual level for the National Title. Austin’s second-place finish qualified him to represent and compete on the 10-man Region 9 Team at this event.

Congratulations to the 33 RJ students who qualified to compete at this year's Colorado DECA State Career Development Conference on February 25-27 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. In just its second year, the club grew significantly in membership and qualified triple the number of students for State. A special shoutout to Caroline Gambrill '24 on finishing in the top 10 for Principles of Marketing. 
View a full list of event finalists and winners

Congratulations to the members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club who participated in the State Leadership Conference on April 1-3 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Approximately 3500 students from across the state attended the event, vying for the opportunity to compete at the National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in June. A special congratulations to the 11 Regis Jesuit students who earned top-four finishes in their respective categories, earning an automatic bid to this year's National Conference: Hannah Bergquist '27, Rachel Cooper '24, Drew Dougherty '24, Kaeden Ellmann '25, David Fales '24, Ryan Hong '27, Matthew Layden '25, Ian Liu '25, Matt Proctor '24, Morgan Ronsse '24 and Charles Sharp '25. Additional RJ students may also be eligible to compete at Nationals based on final results still to be determined. Way to go, Raiders!
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Congratulations to Rachel Cooper '24 who has been selected as a 2024 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship Award winner! She was chosen as one of the final 50 initial winners of this scholarship out of 2000 applicants and 100 finalists, making her the 23rd Regis Jesuit student to win this prestigious award since the program's inception in 1952.
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For the fourth consecutive year, Regis Jesuit was awarded the "Coolest School" by Special Olympics Colorado for being the highest fundraising school for the annual Polar Plunge, raising more than $17,000. Despite the cold and 40-mile-per-hour winds, 88 RJ students braved the frigid waters of the Aurora Reservoir on Saturday, April 6 in support of Special Olympics athletes and its programming.

Fourteen RJ student artists participated in this year's 2024 Continental League Art Show held on April 1-10 at Parker Adventist Hospital. During this annual competition, Regis Jesuit students competed against artists from other area high schools to earn top prizes and the coveted Best of Show Award in 2D and 3D artwork in the following categories: Painting, Ceramics, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Jewelry and Graphic Design. A special shout out to Whitney Mix '24 who took second place in painting and Lane Wegher '26 who took Best of Show for her 2D oil painting. We are proud of you, Raiders!
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View the full 2023-24 All-Aurora Girls Swim Team

Congratulations to the two members of the Boys Varsity Wrestling Team on earning spots on this year's Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Team. State Champ Garrett Reece '25 was selected to represent the 150-pound weight class and Ryan Curran '24 was chosen for the 157-pound weight class. 
View the full 2023-24 All-Aurora Boys Wrestling Team

Congratulations to four Raiders, Zoe Kohrs '25, Jordynn Shannonhouse '26, Marisol Shukie '25 and Remington Zimmerer '27, who were selected to the 2023-24 Aurora Sentinel All-Aurora Girls Wrestling Team based on their strong performance at State and during the regular season. Way to go, Raiders!
View the full 2023-24 All-Aurora Girls Wrestling Team

Congratulations to the two members of the Girls Varsity Basketball Team on earning recognition on this year's Denver Post All-Colorado Girls Basketball Team. Athletes were chosen based on their overall statistics and performance in the State Tournament. Chosen as one of the top five Colorado athletes selected to the team, Hana Belibi '24 was selected for her outstanding scoring and rebounding performance this season. In addition, Coryn Watts '24, another superstar for the Raiders who helped the team advance to the State Finals, was recognized by earning Honorable Mention honors. 
Read the full article in The Denver Post

A huge shoutout to Ja'Lyn Jackson '24 on being selected as a Class of 2024 Daniels Scholarship Scholar! He is one of only 209 students from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming to earn this prestigious scholarship. The Daniels Scholarship Program provides four-year college scholarships for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership and commitment to serving their communities. The four-year college scholarship covers costs associated with tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies and miscellaneous educational expenses. View the full list of 2024 Daniels Scholars from Colorado. Learn more about the scholarship program here. We are proud of you, Ja'Lyn!

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As a highlight to an already impressive 2023-24 season in which the team was runners-up at State, three members of the Girls Varsity Basketball Team earned several post-season honors in recognition of their strong performance in the playoffs. Congratulations to Hana Belibi '24, selected to the 2023-24 All-State and All-Continental League First Teams and chosen as the Continental League Player of the Year. In addition, Belibi earned a spot on the Colorado Preps 6A All-Coliseum Team along with teammates Coryn Watts '24, who earned First Team All-Continental League and Second Team All-State recognition. Jane Rumpf '24 was selected to the All-Continental League Second Team. Way to go, Raiders! 
View the full 2023-24 All-Continental League Teams
View the full 2023-24 All-State Teams
View the full 6A Colorado Preps All-Coliseum Teams

Congratulations to the seventh-seeded Girls Varsity Basketball Team on a spectacular season and great run in the CHSAA Class 6A State Championships, finishing their season as State Runners-Up! Despite strong efforts by the team and a game-high 26 points by Hana Belibi '24, the team fell to No. 4 Valor Christian 58-44 in the State Finals at the Denver Coliseum on March 9. 
Read more in The Sentinel 
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View game highlights on 9NEWS.com

The atmosphere was nothing short of electric in the Guy Gibbs ’47 Gym on Friday, March 1 as two teams came together for an epic showdown on the court. The entire student body and faculty and staff of Regis Jesuit came together to cheer on our Special Olympics Unified Basketball teams at a Pep Rally to kick off fundraising for this year’s Polar Plunge.

Congratulations to the seventh-seeded Girls Varsity Basketball Team on their huge and literal last-second 54-53 win against No. 3 Legend High School in the 2024 Class 6A State Semifinals on March 7 at the Denver Coliseum. In their first State Championship appearance since 2021, the Raiders will face rival and fourth-seeded Valor Christian in the State Finals TOMORROW, March 9 at 1:15 p.m. Get your tickets to the game, wear red and white and pack the stands. Let's go Raiders!

Each month, moderators of RJ clubs and activities have the opportunity to nominate students for the great work they do outside of the classroom. Congratulations to Olivis Bendon '24 - Mock Trial; Jonathan Keogh '25 - STEM Club; Zane Maestas '24 - Key Club; Emma Ryan '25 - Mock Trial and Kate Whillock '26 - Mock Trial on being selected as the January/February Activities Students of the Month!

This year's Mom Prom was nothing short of a win, bringing RJ boys and their moms/female guardians together for a fabulous night of fun, games, dancing and lasting memories. Approximately 900 Boys Division students of all grade levels and their mothers/guardians attended the 2024 Game Day Glam Mom Prom on February 25. Donning their favorite sports jersey and their best "glammed-up" attire, attendees danced the night away at the Denver Broncos Indoor Training Facility.

In an exciting on-ice matchup in front of packed stands at DU's Magness Arena on March 5, the No. 1 Varsity Ice Hockey Team defeated second-ranked defending State Champs Valor Christian 3-1 in the Class 5A CHSAA State Championship. Claiming their seventh title in program history and first since 2019, the team also delivered Coach Terry Ott his first title as head coach. Ott coached the Raider Hockey team as an assistant under longtime Head Coach Dan Woodley for more than a decade before assuming the reins in 2022.
Read more in The Sentinel
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Congratulations to the No. 7 Girls Varsity Basketball Team on downing No. 2 Cherry Creek 50-44 in the Quarterfinals on February 29 at the Denver Coliseum, earning a spot in the CHSAA 6A State Final Four. Coryn Watts '24 led the team with 17 points, followed by Hana Belibi '24 with 11. The Raiders advance to the Semifinals where they will take on No. 3 Legend High School next Thursday, March 7 at 7:15 pm. This is the team's first appearance in the Semifinals since 2021. Tickets to the game can be purchased at axs.com. 
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Congratulations to the Regis Jesuit students who have been selected as National Merit Finalists in the running to win a 2024 National Merit Scholarship. All 10 Raiders who were selected as Semifinalists have advanced to the next and final round in the program. Each received a Certificate of Merit for their accomplishment. Approximately 7100 Merit Scholarship winners will be announced later this spring and summer. Congratulations and good luck, Raiders!

Congratulations to the No. 1 ranked Varsity Ice Hockey Team on their decisive 7-2 win over No. 8 Standley Lake in the Quarterfinal round of the 5A State Playoffs on February 28 at South Suburban Sports Complex. Scoring a hat trick for the Raiders, Vincent Cieslak '25 put three shots past the goalie while Luke Damrath '24, Reece Peterson '24, Zachary Lorenzo '25 and Avery Osgood '25 each netted one to help the Raiders advance to the Semifinals. They will face off against fourth-ranked Monarch High School in the Frozen Four round TOMORROW, March 2 at 4:30 pm at South Suburban. Purchase tickets to the game at GoFan. Tickets are $12 and are good for all-day admission. 
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In a thrilling overtime matchup, the No. 10 Boys Varsity Basketball Team ended their run for the 2023-24 Class 6A State Title after suffering a disappointing 70-61 upset to No. 7 Smoky Hill in the Sweet 16 matchup on February 27. A shoutout to the top-scoring Raiders Damarius Taylor '24 and Eric Fiedler '26 who had another strong performance, earning a combined 39 points for the team. 
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Regis Jesuit’s own Director of Safety Kelli Lotito has been named a finalist for the 2024 Campus Safety Director of the Year by Campus Safety magazine. Lotito is one of ten finalists, and the only woman, selected this year from K-12 schools across the country. 

Congratulations to the No. 10 Boys Varsity Basketball Team on advancing to the Second Round of the Class 6A State Tournament after taking down 23rd-seed Pine Creek 75-64 on Wednesday, February 21 in First Round play. The Raiders will challenge the No. 7 Smoky Hill Buffaloes TOMORROW, February 24, at 1:00 pm at Smoky Hill. Come out and support the team. Students can purchase tickets to the game here. Adult attendees can purchase General Admission tickets to the game by clicking the link to GoFan below. We are cheering for you, Raiders!
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Congratulations to the five wrestlers of the Boys Varsity Wrestling Team who competed at this year's 2023-24 Class 5A State Tournament on February 15-17 at Ball Arena. The team earned an overall 11th-place finish. A special shoutout to State Champion Garrett Reece '25 who claimed the victory in the 150-pound category, securing a spot on the Class 5A All-State First Team. Reece bested his State performance from last year in which he earned an impressive second-place finish in the 132-weight class. Way to go, Raiders!
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Congratulations to six members of the Girls Varsity Swim & Dive Team who were selected to the 2023-24 All-State Teams. Earning First Team recognition are two divers, Maya Kriz '24 and Sarah Mann '24, and our two-time State Champion in the 100-Meter Breaststroke, Charlotte Burnham '24. Second Team selectees are Natalie Daum '27, Tierney Kohl '24 and Ava Terella '27 of the 200-Meter Medley Relay Team. Way to go, Raiders!
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The seventh-seeded Girls Varsity Basketball Team is headed to the second round of the Class 6A State Tournament after defeating No. 26 Eaglecrest 53-34 in its first-round matchup on Tuesday, February 20. The team, which went 16-7 in the regular season, will face No. 23 Denver East on home court TONIGHT, February 23 at 6:00 pm. Come out and pack the stands to cheer on your Raiders!
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After their first-round bye, the No. 1 ranked Varsity Hockey Team is set to compete in their first matchup in the Quarterfinal Round of the 5A State Tournament next Wednesday, February 28 at 5:00 pm at South Suburban Sports Complex. The team, which finished the season with an overall 14-2-2, will face off against the winner of tonight's matchup between No. 8 Standley Lake and No. 9 Castle View. Let's go, Raiders!
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Congratulations to Ramsey May '25 who was selected as one of the 10 students to serve as a Student Thespian Officer for the State of Colorado. His dedication to the performing arts and outstanding personal skills have set him apart and will be used as he helps organize and run the 2024 Colorado Thespian Conference. The entire Drama Club is incredibly excited to have Ramsey as our first Raider STO.

During their recent Immersion Experience, the juniors serving at Chelsea Place brought joy and pampering to the senior residents living there this Valentine's Day. Featured on Denver 7 News, the students enjoyed treating the residents in this memory care facility to a special spa day, offering hand massages and manicures as well as fun, Valentine-theme arts and crafts. Chelsea Place is just one of the 80 metro area organizations Regis Jesuit partnered with for our Immersion Experiences that our junior and senior classes participated in this January and February. These experiences call students away from regular class time to spend two weeks in our community, building relationships with and accompanying our vulnerable neighbors. While the seniors living at Chelsea Place surely enjoyed the pampering, happiness, gratitude and love were shared mutually between the students and residents. Way to be with and for Others, Raiders. 
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In the second installment of Regis Jesuit’s Wisdom of Women Speaker Series, Dr. Carolyn Love prompted audience members to think about what gift they can bring to the pursuit of the magis, which she interprets as that which promotes greater dignity, freedom and responsibility for ourselves and others. She shared that hers is the gift of encouragement, which she uses to elevate people involved in the struggle for equity, dignity and human rights. Then, with Dr. Love’s encouragement, several students shared their gifts with the assembled group of about 40.

Congratulations to the 13 members of the Speech & Debate Team who received recognition at the Ocelotl Invitational at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART on February 10. A special kudos to Emma Nicotra '24 and Emile Ndikum '24 on their strong third-place finishes in their respective events. Way to go, Raiders!

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Wrestling Team who placed Second out of 26 teams at the Regional Tournament on February 9-10 at Central Grand Junction High School. Nine wrestlers earned top-six finishes with three Raiders, Lexi Segura '24, Jordynn Shannonhouse '26 and Remington Zimmerer '27, advancing to the State Tournament taking place February 15-17 at Ball Arena in Denver. Excellent performance, Raiders!
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Congratulations to Jason Lee '24, OraVera Konadu-Acheampong '25 and Caroline Watson '24 who joined more than 500 other top high school singers in sharing their magnificent vocal talent at this year's prestigious Colorado All-State Choir Concert on February 10 at the Buell Theatre. The musicians collaborated with world-renowned composers and directors to perform challenging collegiate-level music.

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Wrestling Team on their strong fourth-place finish at the Class 5A Regional Tournament on February 9-10 at Legend High School in Aurora. Five wrestlers earned top finishes to advance to compete at the Class 5A State Championship taking place on February 15-19 at Ball Arena in Denver. A special note of congratulations to Ryan Curran '24 and Garrett Reece '25 on dominating in their respective weight class and securing first-place finishes at the event. Way to go, Raiders!
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Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Swim & Dive Team on a spectacular second-place finish at this year's State Tournament on February 7-9. A special shoutout to divers Maya Kriz '24 and Sarah Mann '24 who kicked off the tournament earning second- and third-place finishes respectively in the 1-Meter Dive Championships. Defending State Champion Charlotte Burnham '24, took the repeat win in the 100-Yard Breaststroke, making her a two-time State Champion in this event. Highlighting their accomplishments this season, Burnham was named the Swimmer of the Year and Coach Nick Frasersmith earned Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season. We are proud of you, Raiders!
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Not only are the members of the Regis Jesuit Hockey Program asserting their dominance on the ice this season, evidenced by their 13-2 record, they have also demonstrated their strong leadership and commitment to living the mission through various opportunities to give back and share joy with community members in need.
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The Wisdom of Women Speaker Series got off to a strong start with the February 9, 2024 screening of Maestra and Q&A session with director Maggie Contreras. About 200 students watched and prepared questions about the documentary, which follows five of the competitors at the 2022 La Maestra all-female conductor competition in Paris, during classes the week leading up to Contreras’ visit to campus. She then spent more than an hour during the school day answering their questions, which spanned topics from the filmmaking process and securing funding to how to find and tell the story in 400 hours of footage. “The questions from the students were so thoughtful,” Contreras shared, “They were better than many of the questions we received on the film festival circuit.”

Thirteen Raiders signed their letters of intent to play at the collegiate level on the second of three National Letter of Intent Signing Days on Wednesday, February 7. Congratulations and best wishes to these student-athletes! To see where they are headed, view the event slideshow. Way to go, Raiders!

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Congratulations to Christian Garcia Arroyo '24 on being awarded the prestigious Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship beginning in the fall of 2024. Awarded annually, this scholarship covers full tuition and housing for high-achieving golf caddies who meet the requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character. Award recipients will receive a full housing and tuition college grant of $120,000 over four years at a participating college or university. Learn more about the Chick Evens Caddie Scholarship here.

Congratulations to Rachel Cooper '24 who has been selected as one of only 100 finalists competing for a chance to earn an annual scholarship with the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship Program. The final 50 winners of this prestigious scholarship, which awards its winners with a substantial undergraduate scholarship to partnering Colorado colleges and universities, will be announced in early May. In addition to an annual financial award, program recipients also gain access to campus enrichment programming and scholar grants and opportunities to attend networking and special events throughout the year. Congratulations and good luck, Rachel. We are cheering for you! To learn more about the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship, visit their website.

Congratulations to all of the incredibly talented students who competed at this year's Thespian Conference (ThesCon), the state tournament for theatre students. We had some amazing scores and excellent representation from our Raider Theatre Troupe. Special recognition for Ryan Calabrese '24 and Jacob Olesky '24 who both received straight superior scores and have qualified to represent our school at the International Thespian Festival (ThesFest) convention this June held at Indiana University Bloomington.

For five days in January, Principal Jimmy Tricco and faculty members Jon Powell '95 and Sandy Robertson accompanied 15 members of the RJ Students for Life Club to Washington, D.C. to participate in the annual March for Life Rally on Capitol Hill. Now in its 51st year, this march marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion.

Congratulations to Rachel Cooper '24, Drew Dougherty '24, Xander Hung '24 and Hayden Stokes '24, who have been named as candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program which recognizes top-performing high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, career and technical education fields. Semifinalists will be announced in mid-April and the final list of 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars will be announced in May. Each year, up to 161 students are named Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. Learn more about the program here. Good luck to you, Raiders! 
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For the third consecutive year, Regis Jesuit has been awarded the 2023 College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for our continued increase in the level of female student engagement in the discipline of computer science. We are one of just 834 schools nationally to receive this distinction. According to data from the College Board, female students who take AP Computer Science Principles in high school are more than five times as likely to major in computer science in college, compared to similar female students who did not take Computer Science Principles. We are proud of this recognition of our efforts to continue increasing access to computer science education and preparing our female students for equal opportunities in higher education and beyond. 
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On January 12-15, five teams from Jesuit schools across the country joined with the Regis Jesuit Club Hockey Team to take part in the 2024 Jesuit Cup Classic, an annual tournament hosted each year at a different Jesuit school showcasing both friendly on-ice competition and camaraderie amongst fellow Jesuit school athletes.

Fifteen of our top musicians enjoyed the distinguished privilege and honor of performing with some of the finest musicians in the state at this year's Continental League Honors Music Festival at Boettcher Concert Hall on January 16. Led by renowned conductors, students from our choirs, orchestra and bands showcased their talent, performing with other top high school musicians in Colorado. Excellent performance, Raiders!

Congratulations to the Girls Wrestling Team on their strong third-place finish at the sixth annual Bennett Tiger Women's Invite on January 6 at Bennett High School. Four wrestlers advanced to compete in the Finals round. Way to go, Raiders!

Congratulations to Girls Varsity Basketball's Hana Belibi '24 on her nomination to the girls roster for the 2024 annual McDonald’s All-American Games. She was selected as one of 724 boys and girls players across the US to be selected to play in the games scheduled for April 2 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Another Raider, her sister Fran '19, was selected to play in the 2019 games. 
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