(11.03.06)
Regina seniors examine legal and domestic issues
Regina Dominican's seniors had a special opportunity to listen to first-hand
accounts of criminal and domestic court cases from professional judges as
they took part in the school's annual Legal Issues Seminar. Sponsored by the
Social Studies Department, the Seminar brings Chicago area judges into the
school's small auditorium for the first period of the day to discuss with
students the issues that they face in their courtrooms. This year's Seminar
will be held on November 12th and 13th. Leading off the program on November
12th will be the Honorable Dorothy Kirie Kinnaird.She has been the head of
the Chancery Division since 2002. Her topic is entitled "Constitutional
Issue in Chancery.
The presenter on the 13th will be announced later.
The Legal Issues Seminar was begun 40 years ago by the Honorable Robert J.
Downing to give Regina Dominican seniors the opportunity to explore complex
legal matters. Seniors deepen this experience by witnessing first-hand how
these matters are resolved during the annual Criminal Court Field Trip. The
Social Studies Department offers students various other ways to become more
informed about and involved in the U.S. political system. During election
years, students participate in mock elections, and seniors are eligible to
serve as election judges. Students can also become involved in the Young
Democrats Club and the Young Republicans Club.
August 28, 2005 marked the 50th Anniversary of the murder of Emmett Till.
Governor Blagojevich issued a proclamation proclaiming the date as Emmett
Till and Mamie Till Mobley Day in honor and remembrance of them. Mike Small
was present for the event.He will be attending the Emmett Till Memorial
Ceremony in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi on October 2nd and 3rd, 2007.
For forty years the seniors have taken a Field Trip to the Criminal
Court at 26th and California Avenue.They will witness cases in three court
rooms on October 16, 2008.
The World History and American History National Social Studies League
Contests are administered every year.
Many sophomores enter the Metro History Fair every year. They have advanced
to State and Nationals.
Freshman Some members of the class participated in contests.Twelve competed
with distinction on the World History National Social Studies
League Contest.
One student received the Chicago Metro History Fair Achievement Award.
Sophomores
Some members of the class participated in contests.
Twelve competed with distinction on the American History National Social
Studies League Contest.
Twelve received an Achievement Award at the Chicago Metro History Fair.
Five were Finalists that advanced to the Illinois History Exposition in
Springfield with superior rating. One girl went to the Nationals in Maryland,
presented her research paper and earned a Superior rating.
Three received an excellent rating.
Five were Regional winners at the Chicago Metro History Fair.
Eleven participated in Youth Government Day at the Illinois State Capitol.
Two received the Urban Planning Award.
One received the Jane Adam's Hull House Award.
Juniors
Some members of the class participated in contests.
Ten competed with distinction on the European National Social Studies League
Contest.
