Katie Burke of Regina Dominican High School
WILMETTE – Regina Dominican junior Katie Burke took first place in the North Suburban Chicago division at the regional Bridge Building Competition at the Illinois Institute of Technology. High school students from across the Chicago area competed on Jan. 24.
Burke’s basswood bridge, massing only 28 grams, held 53 kilograms (about 117 pounds). Her closest competition only held 39 kilograms.
“Katie dominated her competition in her first place finish,” said physics teacher, Ken Finder. “It was fun to watch her bridge carry so much weight. She really made the entire Regina Dominican community proud.”
Classmates Maggie McNeill, Murphy Weiland and Kaitlin Clancy joined her in the competition.
Burke’s first place finish qualifies her to compete at the International Bridge Building Competition.
BLACK AND WHITE DINNER AUCTION: MARCH 4
Regina Dominican’s 27th annual Black and White Dinner Auction will take place on Saturday, March 4 at Misericordia Home. The Black and White is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year and is hosted by the board of directors and chairpersons Doreen and Tim Rottman.
The night will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. where silent auction items will be available for bidding. Later in the night a live auction will take place after Judith Hamill and Tom Jaconetty receive the Regina Caeli Award. The Caeli Award recognizes outstanding members of the Regina Dominican community for their sustaining support and constant dedication to the mission of Regina Dominican.
The night will conclude with “Raise the Paddle” for scholarships. Funds for the entire night support academic resources and the 40 percent of students on scholarship at Regina Dominican.
Misericordia Home is located at 6300 North Ridge in Chicago. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available at rdhs.org. Please contact Maura Chamberlin at 847-256-7660 ext. 279 for more information about the event.
Submitted by Regina Dominican High School