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Regina Dominican Students Named Illinois State Scholars

15 percent of Regina Dominican's Class of 2015 was named Illinois State Scholars. Among those students is Winnetka resident Claire Radler.

15 percent of Regina Dominican’s Class of 2015 was named Illinois State Scholars. Among those students is Winnetka resident Claire Radler.

The Illinois State Scholar program recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement. Students named State Scholars make up approximately the top ten percent of high school graduatesfrom the State of Illinois, according to isac.org.

In order for these Regina Dominican students to be named Illinois State Scholars, students must be U.S. citizens, residents of Illinois, score in the top 95th percentile on the ACT or SAT, perform in the top one-half of theirhigh school, and graduate in the year they are named State Scholar.

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Regina Dominican, a college preparatory Catholic high school for young women, sponsored by the Adrian Dominicans, fosters academic excellence, truth, peace, and justice while challenging each student to develop leadership forlife and respect for all races, cultures and faiths. Regina Dominican is located at 701 Locust Road in Wilmette, Illinois. For information about Regina Dominican please contact us at 847.256.7660.

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