Among the new transfer students for the 2024-2025 school year is junior Rylie Stott. Rylie is a transfer student from Resurrection High School in Chicago.
Stott transferred because of social and academic issues at Resurrection, but one of the main reasons she decided to transfer was due to the the academic struggles the school was having. Stott wanted a more rigorous education. She rarely ever had homework at Resurrection. Also, she had four math teachers in one year as teachers kept leaving. She didn’t feel as if she was getting anything from her education at Resurrection, so she came to Regina.
Of all the schools Stott could have transferred to, she chose Regina Dominican, even though she lives roughly 25 minutes away from Regina in Jefferson Park. Riley’s main reasons for coming to Regina were her friends that were already here and the variety of classes that Regina has to offer to her.
Stott’s friends include Chloe Thiel (‘26), Claire Stieve (‘26) , Gracie Monaco (‘26). Stott knew Hannah Lynch (‘26) from middle school and they had stayed friends through high school. When Stott was looking into schools, the four girls encouraged her to come to Regina.
Normally, there is a significant change in the culture for transfers when they come to a small all girls school, but Stott spent two years at an all girls school already, so she already had an appreciation for the atmosphere an all-girls’ school offers.
Stott loves the aspect of an all girls school because there is no pressure to look or act a certain way. She can be more herself and she also finds it easier to focus on academics at an all girls school.
While Stott has only been at Regina for about two months, she already likes the environment. So far, she likes her classes and the advanced opportunities she is given in classes. Her current favorite class is Catholic Social Teaching, because of the real world debates and topics that they cover in the class.
As an active member of Regina, she takes part in such extracurriculars as: DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Green Paws (Environment), and Orchesis Dance Company. Stott is also planning on playing lacrosse in the spring, continuing the sport from playing at Resurrection.
Regina helps students prepare and plan for their future. While it is still early to fully know what students want to do in the future, Stott already has a good idea of what she wants her future to look like. She wants to be an ultrasound technician, and attend the University of South Carolina. She loves the South Carolina warm weather and all of the beautiful scenery.
Some of Stott’s outside hobbies include lacrosse and hanging out with friends. She also spends her time working with kids at the daycare center.
When asked if she feels welcomed at Regina, Rylie says she feels very welcomed at Regina because the student body is so friendly and welcoming, and the teachers are outgoing and make her feel welcome.
A fun fact about Rylie is that if she could have any superpower, she would choose reading minds. “I would want to know what people think, and also understand them better,” she said.
Stott’s transfer to Regina has been extremely positive. She is another proud Panther bringing joy to the hallways and classrooms!