Ursuline News

A Tribute to Elizabeth Bourgeois by Sr. Margaret Ann Moser
6/6/2013
Read below the remarks of Sr. Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U., President Emerita, at the End-of-Year Faculty and Staff Luncheon on June 3, 2013, in honor of retiring Ursuline Principal Elizabeth Bourgeois.

Class of 2017 Welcome Event
6/6/2013
On Sunday, May 19, the Class of 2017 came together for the first time for the Freshman Welcome Event, hosted by the Ursuline Student Council.

Teacher of the Year and Tehan Awards Announced
6/4/2013
On Monday, June 3, at Ursuline’s annual end-of-year luncheon for faculty and staff, two major awards given to faculty were announced.

Music Students Assist Alzheimer’s Patients
6/3/2013
Over the past school year, students in the Tri-M Music Honor Society at Ursuline have worked to help Alzheimer’s patients at the Juliette Fowler Home with the innovative use of music.

Ursuline Receives Grant from The Catholic Foundation
6/3/2013
Ursuline Academy is honored to be a recipient of a generous grant from The Catholic Foundation (March 26, 2013).

Class of 2013 Graduation: Awards and Honors
5/30/2013
During the Class of 2013 Commencement ceremony, a number of girls were recognized for high achievement in the areas of service and academics.

Class of 2013 Graduation: Scholarships and College Choices
5/30/2013
The Class of 2013 has been awarded over $18.5 million in merit (academic/talent) based scholarships. Further, of the 191 graduates, approximately two-thirds (66%; 126 young women) graduated with honors.

Graduation 2013 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Speeches
5/30/2013
Read the speeches given by Valedictorian Carolyn Oliver and Salutatorian Melissa Hoelting at the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2013 on May 26, 2013.

Remarks From Gretchen Kane for Baccalaureate
5/30/2013
Read below the remarks from Ursuline Academy President Gretchen Kane to the Class of 2013 at the Baccalaureate Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 25:

Animation Students Share Folktale Projects
5/28/2013
The Digital Graphics and Animation computer science classes recently completed their international folktale animation projects.

Senior Creative Writing Awards Announced
5/28/2013
The English Department would like to recognize the following students who have been awarded prizes in the Senior Creative Writing Awards, which were announced at Baccalaureate on Saturday, May 25.

Ursuline Senior to Visit Japan
5/28/2013
Brittini Jentz ’13 has officially been selected to be a part of the AIG 2013 US High School Diplomat program this summer.

Dallas City Council Approves Ursuline Athletic Field
5/22/2013
The Dallas City Council this afternoon approved Ursuline Academy's proposal for a lighted athletic field on campus by a unanimous 14-0 vote.

Girl Scout Gold Awards Go to Nine UA Students
5/21/2013
Recently, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas awarded Gold Awards to 85 girls, including nine Ursuline students.

French Students Visit Ursuline
5/15/2013
Ursuline’s French language students and faculty enjoyed recent cultural experiences, as eight students from Lille, France, arrived in Dallas as part of a cultural exchange program on April 13.

Ursuline Hosts American Association of Teachers of French Chapter Meeting
5/15/2013

On Saturday, May 5, Ursuline Academy hosted the semi-annual meeting of the North Texas Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French.

Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
5/14/2013
On Wednesday, May 8, four Ursuline seniors signed letters of intent to play sports on the university level next year. Congratulations to these outstanding student athletes!

New Student Council Officers Elected
5/14/2013
Student Council elections for the 2013-14 school year are now complete. Congratulations to the new and returning officers!

Ursuline Recognized in Photography Competition
5/14/2013
Congratulations to Ursuline’s Photography students for winning awards in the Association of Texas Photography Instructors’ Rising Star School Portfolio Contest.

Lacrosse Bears Advance to State Finals
5/11/2013
Congratulations to the Lacrosse Bears who now go to the State finals with a 9-7 victory this afternoon over Hockaday.

Students Thank Principal at Farewell Picnic
5/7/2013
On Wednesday, May 1, Ursuline students gathered on the front lawn to thank Principal Elizabeth Bourgeois for her years of service to Ursuline Academy. Mrs. Bourgeois will retire at the end of June.

May Student News
5/1/2013
Ursuline students continue to make us proud with their awards and accomplishments.

Performing Arts Weekend 5/2-4
4/30/2013
Theater students will present their annual spring One-Act Festival and Drama Jam this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Ursuline.

Poet to Visit Ursuline
4/30/2013
Parents, students, and friends of the Ursuline community are invited to come see award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye speak at UA on May 14.

National Honor Society Welcomes New Members
4/29/2013
On April 23, more than 100 Ursuline students were inducted into the National Honor Society.

Seventeen Students Join National Forensic League
4/29/2013
On April 25, an induction ceremony was held to welcome 17 Ursuline students into the National Forensic League.

UA Newspaper and Yearbook Receive First Place Awards
4/29/2013
The American Scholastic Press Association recently granted a First Place award to both the 2012-2013 Bear Facts newspaper and to the 2012 Acres Yearbook.

UA Students Excel on National Language Exams
4/29/2013
Congratulations to the world language students who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2013 National Spanish Examination and National French Contest.

Annual Student Art Exhibition Begins 4/29
4/23/2013
Ursuline’s annual Fine Arts Exhibition will begin Monday, April 29.

Spring Dance Recital 5/4
4/23/2013
Don’t miss the Ursuline Spring Dance Recital on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the UCPA.

Spring Concerts Feature Student Musicians
4/22/2013
The annual series of concerts featuring Ursuline and Jesuit student musicians begins Tuesday, April 30, with the Spring Band Concert at the Terry Center on the Jesuit campus.

Ursuline Sustainability on Display at Earth Day Dallas
4/22/2013
Students represented Ursuline at an academic booth at the Earth Day Dallas Festival, held April 20- 21 at Fair Park.

Group Attends ISAS Arts Fest
4/9/2013
Last week, almost 40 Ursuline students along with 6 faculty and staff attended the ISAS Arts Festival at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin.

Spring Student News
4/9/2013
As they near the end of the school year, Ursuline students continue to stay active and achieve great things outside the classroom.

Soccer Players Interviewed on WFAA
4/4/2013
Three student athletes and Head Coach Allie Daus were interviewed on WFAA’s High School Sports Special on Sunday night to talk about the Varsity Soccer team’s championship season.

UA Ceramics Teacher Presents Exhibition at National Conference
4/2/2013
In late March, Visual Arts faculty member Leah Schlief-Freese attended the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts Conference, where she coordinated the National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition.

Ursuline Musicians Recognized at Competition
4/2/2013
In both competitive and auditioned events, Ursuline’s musicians have received awards and recognition during the spring semester for performances that highlighted their skills and talents.

Students Raise Money for Walnut Hill Elementary
3/26/2013
Through their joint fundraising efforts, two student groups were able to present a donation of almost $1,000 to the Walnut Hill Elementary School library in early March.

Mock Trial Team Competes at State
3/20/2013
Ursuline’s Mock Trial team achieved their second-highest finish ever in state competition on Saturday, March 9.

Guest Speakers Visit Ursuline
3/11/2013
In the days leading up to Spring Break, Ursuline had two distinguished speakers visit to speak with classes.

Ursuline Bears Win 23rd State Soccer Title
3/9/2013
The Ursuline Varsity Soccer Bears captured their 23rd consecutive soccer state championship on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Houston St. Agnes in the TAPPS Division I final.

New Student Artwork on Display at MADI Museum
3/6/2013
Last fall, the MADI Museum began hanging Ursuline student works inspired by Mathematics in their galleries.

French Students Win Awards at Regional Competition
3/5/2013
On Saturday, March 2, 16 Ursuline students participated with almost 700 of their peers from around the region in the Fête Française.

Ursuline Debaters Headed to State 3/7-9
3/5/2013
The Ursuline Debate Team is headed to the Texas Forensic Association State Debate Tournament on March 7-9.

Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province Meeting at UA Dallas 3/4-6
2/27/2013
Ursuline Academy of Dallas is hosting the annual Ursuline Sponsorship meeting of the Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province next week, March 4-6.

Rangerettes Recognized at Competition
2/25/2013
On Saturday, February 23, the Rangerettes participated in their final American Dance and Drill Team Competition of the year at Rowlett High School.

UA Rezoning Request Approved by Dallas City Plan Commission
2/22/2013
The Dallas City Plan Commission on Thursday afternoon approved Ursuline Academy's proposal for a lighted athletic field on campus with a vote of 14-1.

Opening for Principal - Outreach for Candidates
2/21/2013

Employees Provide Hands-On Support to Local Agencies on Serviam Day
2/19/2013
On Monday, February 18, Ursuline faculty and staff participated in Employee Serviam Day. Groups went to eight different agencies throughout Dallas to give back through service to others.

February Student News
2/19/2013
Ursuline students continue to achieve great things both inside and out of the classroom.

Spring Musical Crazy For You 2/28 – 3/2
2/19/2013
Ursuline Academy presents its Spring Musical, Crazy For You, February 28 through March 2, 2013.

Swimming Bears Clinch 3rd Consecutive TAPPS State Title
2/19/2013
The Swimming and Diving Bears closed out a successful season with an astounding win at the TAPPS State Championship Meet.

Freshman Represents UA at Shakespeare Competition
2/15/2013
On February 23, Ursuline freshman Rachel Thompson will be representing UA at the Dallas Branch of the English-Speaking Union’s 25th Annual Shakespeare Recitation Competition at Highland Park High School.

UES Recognizes Ursuline Students
2/15/2013
Ursuline Educational Services, a group of Ursuline schools throughout North America, recently recognized four Ursuline Academy students with Student Service Recognition Awards.

Shannon Burton Receives Serviam Award
2/12/2013
On Wednesday, February 6, Shannon Burton ’15 received the Serviam Award at a special liturgy for the sophomore class.

Principal Search Update
2/7/2013
From Gretchen Kane, President

UA Athlete Signs at Northwestern
2/7/2013
Ursuline is proud to announce that on Signing Day, February 6, student athlete Cami Pham ’13 committed to play soccer at Northwestern University.

Mardi Gras Ball 2013
2/6/2013
“Bon Temps – Supporting Scholarships, Celebrating Community”

Rangerettes Receive Multiple Awards in Competition
2/5/2013
Saturday, February 2, was a successful day for the Rangerettes!

Ursuline Students Attend Presidential Inauguration
1/28/2013
A group of 29 Ursuline students recently travelled to Washington, D.C., to be witnesses to history by attending the second inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21.

January Student News
1/22/2013
Ursuline students show their creativity and Serviam spirit outside the classroom:

Ursuline Catholic Schools Week 2013
1/22/2013

This week, Ursuline is celebrating its identity as a Catholic school with a variety of events:

Physics Classes Participate in Hovercraft Races
1/15/2013
Just before students were dismissed for the holidays, several Physics classes met in the Neuhoff Gym to participate in relay races – but they weren’t using their feet.

Principal Elizabeth Bourgeois Announces Plans to Retire in June 2013
1/10/2013
Elizabeth Bourgeois has today announced her decision to retire from her position as Principal of Ursuline Academy of Dallas at the end of this academic year.

Catholic Foundation to Honor Ursuline Student
1/10/2013
The Catholic Foundation recently announced that Ursuline junior Faith Noah will receive their 2013 Scholar’s Award.

Ursuline Literary-Art Magazine Receives Top Honors
1/7/2013
The American Scholastic Press Association has awarded Ursuline Academy’s literary-art magazine ESSE its highest designation: First Place with Special Merit.

December Student News Update
12/18/2012
Ursuline students continue to accomplish great things both in and outside of the classroom.

Ursuline Shows Serviam Spirit With Angel Tree Donations
12/18/2012
The Ursuline Community donated hundreds of gifts this year to those in need, as students, faculty, and staff selected ornaments from an Angel Tree set up in Haggar Center.

Best Buddies Club Receives Fundraising Award
12/6/2012
At the Best Buddies 5K Friendship Walk in November, the Ursuline chapter of Best Buddies was presented with a trophy commemorating their achievement of raising the most funds for the event.

Award-Winning Photo Taken by Ursuline Student
12/5/2012
Senior Valeria Brenes recently received word that she has been named the third place winner of the SCAD Photography Challenge.

UA Students and Soap Hope Support Charities
12/3/2012
In support of charitable foundations Promise International and Free Wheelchair Mission, three Ursuline students partnered up with a local startup company to hold a successful fundraiser.

November Student News Update
11/29/2012
Ursuline students are achieving great things, from center stage at McFarlin Auditorium, to center court at a Mavericks game. Congratulations to these young women!

French Culture Provides Hands-On Learning Experiences
11/27/2012
Ursuline students had the opportunity to experience French culture outside the classroom in November.

MADI Museum Displays Student Artwork
11/27/2012
As part of the Global Education Initiative unit on Math and Art, teachers have been taking students to the MADI and Geometric Art Museum.

Senior Shorts - Four 10-Minute Comedies Directed by Seniors - 12/6-7
11/27/2012
The fall 2012 Ursuline Senior Shorts feature four 10-minute comedies directed by seniors.

Wear Your PJs to "PaDrama" Jam Benefiting Katie's Corner at Jonathan's Place 12/14
11/27/2012
Join the Theatre Department on Friday, December 14, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for PaDrama Jam in the Black Box Theater.

Seniors Win Intramurals Can Drive
11/26/2012
The Can Food Drive is an important part of the Intramurals tradition at Ursuline.

2012-13 Intramurals Results
11/21/2012
Not a decoration, volleyball serve, cheer, or extra canned food can help now because the results are in! View photos of the events. The 2012-2013 Intramurals results are as follows:

Ragin’ Cajun Bingo Raises Funds for Scholarships
11/20/2012
Earlier this month, more than 375 mothers, daughters, friends, and more gathered for an evening of bingo on the Ursuline campus in support of scholarships.

Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
11/14/2012
Three UA student-athletes signed their Letters of Intent on Wednesday, November 14, the National Letter of Intent Signing Day, in the Neuhoff Athletic Center.

Cheerleaders Support Buddy Walk
11/12/2012
Ursuline’s Jesuit Cheerleaders lent their support again this year to the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas’ 2012 Buddy Walk, held on November 4 in Victory Plaza.

Hear the Joyful Sounds of Christmas at UA Concerts on 12/2, 12/6, and 12/9
11/12/2012
It’s a December to remember for the Performing Arts Department at Ursuline, with three concerts coming up featuring the best musicians and singers from Ursuline, Jesuit, and Cistercian.

Father/Daughter Service Project a Success
11/8/2012
Last weekend, dads and daughters came together in record-setting numbers to give back to the community.

Ursuline Students Perform in Jesuit’s Fall Drama
11/8/2012
Ursuline students will be appearing on stage in Jesuit College Prep’s fall drama, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Ursuline Seniors Give Back
11/6/2012
Ursuline seniors perform community service every Monday morning from October through early March. Below is a list of participating organizations for the 2012-13 school year.

Jesuit/Ursuline Band Achieves Superior Rating
11/5/2012
On October 27, the Jesuit/Ursuline Ranger Band competed in the Texas Private School Music Educators Association State Marching Band Competition and came away with a Superior rating.

Students Write Letters to Malala
11/5/2012
When history teacher Olivia Ide offered to mail a box of letters to Malala, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot in early October for standing up for her right to an education, the response was great from Ursuline students.

Students Vote for Día de los Muertos Altars
10/30/2012
Two altars created by Ursuline’s Spanish III classes will be displayed at the Latino Cultural Center this week for their Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, celebrations.

Debate Team Has Strong Start to Season
10/29/2012
The Ursuline Debaters have started their season with a string of impressive results.

Juniors Serve Seder Meal to Freshmen
10/29/2012
Juniors in the theology course Hebrew Scriptures had the opportunity to serve a Passover Seder meal to their freshman little sisters on Thursday and Friday at Ursuline.

Peace Inspires Student Videos
10/22/2012
The Digital Graphics and Animation classes taught by Janet LaMasters and Eve Juarez participated in a project this fall inspired by Peace One Day.

UA Running Bears Win State
10/20/2012
Congratulations to the Ursuline Cross Country Team for capturing the 2012 TAPPS 5A State Championship, edging three-time defending champion San Antonio Antonian, 49-54.

Ursuline Presents Almost, Maine 10/18-21
10/8/2012
Ursuline Academy is proud to present ALMOST, MAINE by John Cariani, October 18-21 in the Ursuline Center for Performing Arts.

Cheerleaders Lead the Way at Walk to Cure Diabetes
10/2/2012
A steady drizzle of rain was not enough to stop members of the Jesuit Cheerleading squad, composed of Ursuline students, from participating in this year’s Walk to Cure Diabetes on Saturday, September 29.

Ursuline Literary Arts Magazine Earns Gold Medal
10/2/2012
Congratulations to the staff of the 2012 Esse, which won a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Senior Receives Rising Star Award for Service
9/26/2012
Nya Watson ’13 has received a Governor’s Volunteer Award for her work at Safe Haven, a domestic violence shelter in Arlington.

Seniors Earn Accolades For PSAT Scores
9/26/2012
More than 20 students from the Class of 2013 have earned recognition for their performance on the PSAT test, both from the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

UA Students Participate in Hearts & Hammers
9/25/2012
Shannon Barry ’14 recently organized a team of six Ursuline girls to participate in a one-day “Hearts & Hammers” Service project.

UA Students Win Creative Arts Awards
9/25/2012
Headed to the State Fair? Make sure you check out the art works of two Ursuline students.

Cheerleaders Travel to Houston
9/18/2012
Despite the bad weather in Houston last Friday, the Jesuit Cheer squad, composed of both Ursuline and Jesuit students, provided an enthusiastic performance for fans who made the 4-hour drive to see the annual Jesuit Dallas-Strake Jesuit football game.

Fall Orchestra Concert 10/1
9/18/2012
The Performing Arts Department is excited to open the 2012-13 performance season with the 19th Annual Fall Orchestra Concert featuring the 50+ musicians of Ursuline Academy, Greenhill School, and Jesuit College Prep.

Stephen da Silva to Speak at National Convention
9/14/2012
The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is pleased to announce that Ursuline Academy of Dallas Faculty Member Stephen da Silva will be speaking at the 2012 Annual Convention.

Seven Ursuline Seniors Named 2013 National Merit Semifinalists
9/13/2012
Congratulations to the Ursuline Academy seniors who have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship program!

Digital Photography Class Visits the Arboretum
9/11/2012
During the 2012 summer school session, the Digital Photography I class visited the Dallas Arboretum to practice their skills and take in the special exhibit of glass sculptures and installations from renowned artist Dale Chihuly.

Rangerettes and Cheerleaders Visit Dublin, Ireland
9/5/2012
After almost a year of preparation and fundraising, the Rangerettes departed for their visit to Dublin, Ireland, last week.

Color Guard News: Awards, Activities, and Officers
8/27/2012
The Ursuline Color Guard, the official field auxiliary of the Jesuit/Ursuline Band, has already gotten a jump on the new performance year.

Cistercian Cheerleaders Earn Accolades at Cheer Camp
8/21/2012
Congratulations to the 20 Ursuline students who make up the Cistercian cheerleading team.

Student Summer Adventures
8/14/2012
From Guatemala, to Fiji, to right here at home, UA students were busy this summer with service projects, educational programs, and more.

New Faculty Members 2012-2013
8/6/2012
We warmly welcome our newest faculty colleagues!

Students Attend Notre Dame Vision Conference
8/5/2012
On July 9, six students and two chaperones traveled to South Bend, Indiana for the Notre Dame Vision Conference, a program for high school students from across the country to explore and develop their faith.

Students, Faculty, and Administrators Attend Summer Program in Montana
8/2/2012
Three seniors recently returned from an enriching trip to Montana. Carly Weachock, Sara Aranda, and Bella Martinez, along with Sr. Lois Castillon, OSU, Director of Mission and Heritage, Melanie Bolling, Theology Department Chair, and Birgitt Lopez, Academic Dean, spent a week participating in the Ursuline Mission Experience at the Ursuline Centre in Great Falls.

Young Leaders Conference Team Excels in Austin
8/2/2012
Congratulations to the Ursuline Academy YLC team, which won Second Place at the Texas Great Debate State Competition in Austin and brought home the First Runner-Up plaque!

Teachers Honored at End of Year Luncheon
7/23/2012
On June 4, the faculty and staff of Ursuline Academy gathered for their annual end of year luncheon.

Special Guest, Matt Nink of GYLI
6/5/2012
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome an old friend, Mr. Matt Nink, Director of GYLI (Global Youth Leadership Institute) to Ursuline.

Class of 2012 Graduation Awards and Honors
5/31/2012
During the Class of 2012 Commencement ceremony, a number of girls were recognized for high achievement in the areas of service and academics.

Graduation 2012 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Remarks
5/31/2012
Read remarks below by Valedictorian Allison Paige Rubenstein and Salutatorian Margaret Josephine Murphy.

Class of 2012 Graduation: Scholarships and College Choices
5/30/2012
Commencement ceremonies for the 138th Graduating Class of Ursuline Academy of Dallas were held on Sunday, May 27, 2012, at the Ursuline campus on Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas.

Ursuline Academy Names New Director of Alumnae
5/29/2012
Ursuline Academy is pleased to announce that Aimee Baillargeon Griffiths ’90 will become Director of Alumnae, effective June 1.

Ursuline Student Named Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year
5/29/2012
The Gatorade Company recently named Jana Jeffrey of Ursuline Academy as its 2011-12 Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Read more.

Ursuline Students Receive Girl Scout Gold Awards
5/24/2012

This spring, an impressive 26 Ursuline students received their Girl Scout Gold Awards, the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive.

Permaculture Awareness Club Awarded Grant
5/23/2012
Recently, members of the Permaculture Awareness Club gathered the first harvest from their organic garden, right here on the Ursuline campus.

Senior Serves the Deaf Community
5/22/2012

After spending her senior year volunteering through a Serviam project, Emily Bach has taken her service to a new level in her community.

New Young Leaders Conference (YLC) Team Inducted
5/7/2012

Congratulations to the 2012 UA YLC Debate Team, which is officially registered with 38 students!

Freshman Honored With Girl Scout Award for "Little Dresses for Africa" Project
5/2/2012
On April 29, 2012, Ursuline freshman Jacqueline Gibson was awarded a Community Service Bar for her work on the "Little Dresses for Africa" project.

Ursuline Students Assist at Racing for Sight Event
5/1/2012
Jean Buys, Development Director for the Retina Foundation of the Southwest, recently sent the following thank you letter to Ursuline:

College Sports Signings
5/1/2012
Our list of future college athletes continues to grow! Congratulations to the following Ursuline athletes who have signed letters of intent in the last few months to play their sports in college in the fall:

UA Students Earn 118 Medals on National Spanish Exams
5/1/2012
Congratulations to the world language students from Ursuline Academy who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2012 National Spanish Examinations.

President’s Circle Dinner 2012
4/26/2012
More than 250 Ursuline supporters gathered at The Belo Mansion on April 13 for the annual President’s Circle Dinner honoring major donors.

UA Students Recognized in Art Show
4/26/2012
Congratulations to Seniors Lydia Orr and Jeanette Miller and Junior Remy Ryan, whose artworks were selected to be included in the Texas Visual Arts Association High School Show.

Journalism Honors
4/25/2012

The Bear Facts, Quill and Scroll, and Acres Yearbook Staff are reporting the following:

Music in the Air
4/25/2012
May 2012 Concert Schedule

Performing Arts Festival Weekend 5/4-5
4/25/2012
Discover a weekend of comedy, drama, and everything in-between at the Performing Arts Festival.

Allison Daus ’05 to Succeed Retiring Jamie Cantrell As Ursuline Academy Head Soccer Coach
4/19/2012
After nine years of outstanding leadership, Jamie Cantrell has announced her retirement as head soccer coach at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She will be succeeded by Allison Daus ’05, who has served as Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach the past three years.

Congratulations New National Honor Society Members
4/19/2012
Please join us in congratulating the newest members of the National Honor Society, inducted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in the UCPA.

Junior Selected for Prestigious Summer Programs
4/17/2012
Junior Brittini Jentz has been selected for several prestigious summer pgorams.

Junior Ring Ceremony Reflections
4/13/2012
The Class of 2013 celebrated its Junior Ring Ceremony Thursday evening, and it was beautiful and blessed.

Becky Wade '07 Makes Olympic Trials
4/12/2012
Cheers to Becky Wade '07 for making the U.S. Olympic Trials in Track and Field! Becky's 10,000 meter time places her 9th in the world and 5th among Americans, not to mention she knocked 42 seconds off the 20-year-old Rice record! View the complete story here.

Spring Fine Arts Celebration 2012
4/5/2012
The 2012 Spring Fine Arts Celebration starts April 23.

Dads’ Club Honors Sister Margaret Ann
3/29/2012
More than 70 UA Dads gathered at St. Joe’s last Sunday evening, March 25, for a special dinner to honor Sister Margaret Ann Moser. View a photo album from the event.

Kudos to Robotics Team!
3/29/2012
Congratulations to the RoboBears who placed ninth out of 40 teams in the qualifying rounds of the High School Division at the U.S. Nationals Vex Robotics Championship in Omaha, NE, March 15-17. They then won their quarter final rounds to advance into the semi finals. Way to go RoboBears!

Welcome Ursuline High School Wimbledon!
3/26/2012
Tonight we welcomed nine fabulous British girls and two teachers to Dallas from Ursuline High School in Wimbledon, England.

Performing Arts Department Spring Break in New York
3/22/2012
With a commitment to learning beyond classroom walls, the Performing Arts Department organized 22 UA students on a five-day visit to New York City during the Spring Break.

Lilette Mocio ’12 to Play Golf at Columbia
3/8/2012

Senior Lilette Mocio recently committed to play women’s golf at Columbia University in New York City. Lilette started playing golf when she was 5. Introduced to the sport by her father, she immediately fell in love with the game.

NAIS 20/20: Water Deficit Project
3/8/2012
A dedicated group of 12 Ursuline students have banded together to participate in the NAIS 20/20 Challenge Water Deficit Project, with the support of faculty/staff advisors Anita Pezzimenti and Anne Robertson.

Catie Mong Recognized for STEM Studes
3/8/2012
Catie Mong has been selected to be a Dallas Mavericks ExxonMobil Honorary Co-Captain. Catie will receive two tickets to a Mavs game where she will meet both team captains, shoot around on court, and be recognized pre-game for her excellence in STEM studies. Catie was nominated for the award by faculty member Matt Lepley, her instructor for Biology Honors and Anatomy/Physiology Honors.

Ursuline Academy’s Engineering Club a Finalist in Robotics Competition
3/1/2012
Neuhoff Gymnasium was transformed Saturday, February 25, when Ursuline Academy and the Mandarin Chinese School in Arlington hosted their first VEX Robotics Competition. Attended by 37 teams of high school students from 16 different schools, competition was spirited and focused.

UA Science Teacher Named NSTA Fellow
2/24/2012
Brandi Schottel, science faculty, has been named a National Science Teachers Association Academy Fellow. She will participate in a year-long professional development program designed to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improve teacher content knowledge. More.

UA Senior’s Ceramic Sculpture Selected for National Exhibit
2/23/2012
Kathleen Crossland’s ceramic sculpture “It’s What’s for Dinner” has been accepted into the 15th Annual National K12 Ceramic Foundation Exhibition to be displayed in Seattle, Washington Convention Center during the NCECA Conference (National Council in Education for the Ceramic Arts) to be held March 27-30, 2012.

$5.9 Million in New Endowed Gifts Announced at Mardi Gras 2012
2/21/2012
A record-breaking $5.9 million in new gifts and pledges for the Ursuline Academy Scholarship Endowment was announced at the school’s annual Mardi Gras Ball, held last Saturday, February 18, at the InterContinental Hotel in Dallas.

Of that total, $4.8 million has been contributed for the The Sister Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U. ’56 Endowed Scholarship. Three other new endowed scholarships were recognized at the event, including The Susan Flume Bauer ’64 Endowed Scholarship established with gifts and pledges of $1.025 million, The Bill Crisler Endowed Scholarship, and The Class of 1991 Endowed Scholarship.

UA Bears Win State in Soccer, Swimming and Diving
2/19/2012

Congratulations to the UA Bears for capturing state titles yesterday in soccer and swimming and diving at the Division I finals of the TAPPS State Championships in San Antonio. Ursuline Soccer was victorious over Houston St. Agnes 2-0 to win its 22nd consecutive state title. The Bears Swimming and Diving team won state for the second year in a row, beating Houston Duchesne Academy in the finals. For more, read The Dallas Morning News sports report.

Ursuline Employee Serviam Day 2/10
2/15/2012
Next Monday, February 20, more than 130 Ursuline faculty and staff members will participate in a day of community service at a variety of non-profit organizations in the Dallas area. Click on these links to learn more about the good works performed in our community by each of the organizations to be served:

Mario Ortiz Receives Work of Heart Award
1/24/2012
Congratulations to Mario Ortiz, Ursuline Academy Facilities Department, who has received a Work of the Heart Award from The Catholic Foundation!

Student News Briefs - January 2012
1/5/2012
Ursuline students excel and serve in the community at home and around the world. Read the latest student news:

2011 Esse Wins First Place Award
1/4/2012

The 2011 Esse, Ursuline Academy's literary-art magazine, has won a First Place Award with Special Merit, the highest award given, from the American Scholastic Press Association, earning 960 out of 1,000 points.

Congratulations to Maria Jose Cordova '12, Editor, her student staff, and English Department faculty advisors Monica Cochran and Moira Galligan for achieving this honor recognizing outstanding design and content in student publications!

Ursuline Academy Names Gretchen Z. Kane As Next President
11/30/2011

Gretchen Z. Kane has been named President of Ursuline Academy of Dallas, effective July 1, 2012. She will succeed the current President, Sister Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U., to become the first member of the laity to hold the position in the 137-year history of the Academy.

Leah Schlief-Freese Wins Work of Heart Award
11/28/2011
Visual Arts teacher Leah Schlief-Freese is one of the latest recipients of the Catholic Foundation's Work of Heart Award. As a part of the honor, she will receive a $500 grant for personal use. Congratulations to Ms. Schlief-Freese!

A Conversation With Judy Wimberg, Director, Ursuline Educational Services (UES)
11/21/2011
Judy Wimberg became the first full-time lay Director of Ursuline Educational Services (UES) in August 2011. Her extensive experience as an Ursuline educator includes positions with St. Ursula Academy in Cincinnati as teacher, administrator, and most recently President. She is also a former member of the Board of Trustees of UES. Ms. Wimberg visited Ursuline in Dallas earlier this month.

Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
11/17/2011
Congratulations to the following student athletes who have signed letters of intent to play their sports in college:

Kathleen Bentley - Crew
The University of Alabama

Talia Campbell - Golf
Notre Dame

Lilette Mocio - Golf
Columbia University

Intramurals Agencies Served
11/16/2011
As a part of the traditional Intramurals, each class has been collecting canned food for the following agencies:
11,658 cans of food for North Dallas Shared Ministries - Seniors
13,552 cans of food for Cross Family Center - Juniors
3,670 cans of food for Brady Center - Sophomoes
5,103 cans of food for Metrocrest Social Services - Freshmen
The student body collected 33,973 cans of food total. Thank you to all students for this great show of Serviam spirit for our neighbors in need!

Employees are collecting macaroni and cheese dinners for the Marillac Senior Center.

Maluza Escamilla Presents at TFLA
11/2/2011
World Languages Department Chair, Maluza Escamilla, spoke at the 2011 Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) Fall Conference held in Houston on October 13-15. This year’s theme was “New Attitudes; New Concepts; New Ideas: Meeting the Needs of Today’s Diverse Learners”. Mrs. Escamilla gave two presentations: Applications of Technology: Teaching HS Spanish to 21st Century Learners and Using Spanish to Teach LEED Principles: Incorporating Digital Products.

Ursuline Hosts "GREEN Schools: LEED the Way"
11/1/2011
Ursuline Academy of Dallas hosted “GREEN Schools: LEED the Way” for architects, engineers, educators and other professionals working to encourage green school building design. Held on October 25 in The French Family Science, Math, and Technology Center, the event was co-sponsored by SmithGroup|F&S (Dallas), and the North Texas Chapter of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Mission & Heritage Moments - November
10/31/2011

Sr. Lois Castillon, O.S.U. presents “Mission and Heritage Moments” throughout the year.

Music Students Win Awards at TPSMEA
10/31/2011
The Jesuit Ursuline Band performed this past Saturday at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association State Marching Contest. Judges critiqued all aspects of the show, including marching technique, musicality, and difficulty.

Bears Secure Second Place at State Meet; Two Make All-State
10/30/2011
The Ursuline Cross Country team ran their best team race of the year, and narrowly missed upsetting now three-time defending state champions Antonian College Prep, placing second with 60 points to Antonian’s 58. The Bears were led by freshman sensation Jordan Elissa, who placed 6th overall, followed closely by fellow All-State teammate junior Natalie Miller, who surged to a 10th place finish.

Literary Magazine Wins Gold Award
10/17/2011
The 2011 ESSE literary magazine has won a Gold Award from the the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Congratulations to the editors and contributors! Download the 2011 ESSE.

Ursuline Welcomes Delegation from Chinese Sister School
10/6/2011
Ursuline welcomed the delegation of 14 girls and 4 educators from Huaxia Girls Academy of Beijing, China for a 5 day visit on Monday, October 3. Their visit also coincides with Chinese Culture week at UA, which features performances, presentations, and special Chinese food prepared by Ursuline Chinese language students and the visiting girls. Ursuline has maintained a sister school partnership with Huaxia since 1996.

View photos from their arrival at Ursuline on October 3.

Read the global education blog to find out more about the visit.

UA National Merit Commended Students 2012
9/23/2011

Congratulations to the following 15 Ursuline Academy students named by The College Board as Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program:

Student News Briefs - September
9/15/2011
Ursuline students excel and serve in the community at home and around the world. Read the latst news about what students have been doing.

Ursuline Students Recognized by National Merit Program
9/14/2011

National Merit Scholarship Program

Congratulations to the following students in the Ursuline Academy Class of 2012 who have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship competition:

Semi-Finalists (8)
Christine Joseph
Rebecca Knott
Megan McGlinchey
Grace Paulter
Kathleen Ritter
Hannah Tenney
Elisa Vengalil
Rebecca Yung

Shannon Murray '08 Serves in Africa
9/13/2011
University of Kansas senior Shannon Murray ’08, traveled to the Adullam Orphanage in Ghana this summer to volunteer and present the orphanage with funds raised by KU Project Africa, an organization she co-founded. Three KU volunteers used a potion of the money they raised to purchase beans that will serve as the protein for the 165 orphans for four months and paid a fourth of the employees' salaries. They also provided toothbrushes to the orphans and the children at a neighboring school and led a hygiene workshop. Adullam is one of only four registered orphanages in the entire country of Ghana and the only one not funded by the government. Learn more about KU Project Africa.

Passing of Micaela White, Class of 2011
8/18/2011

Micaela White, Ursuline Academy Class of 2011, died yesterday after a brave battle with leukemia. She is survived by her parents, Sharon and Daniel White, her brother Jack, her extended family, and countless friends and classmates.

“We are deeply saddened at the news of Micaela White’s passing. She was an extraordinary young woman and we will all miss her,” said Elizabeth Bourgeois, Principal of Ursuline Academy.

“The Ursuline community has been honored to have had the opportunity to support Micaela in her fight against the devastating illness that ultimately took her from us. Our hearts and prayers are ever with the White family. As our support for them continues, we ask God to give them strength and peace especially as they grieve.”

Student News Briefs - August
8/16/2011
Ursuline students excel and serve in the community at home and around the world. Read about what students have been doing this summer.

YLC Debate Team Wins State
8/9/2011
Congratulations to the 2011 Ursuline Academy Young Leaders Conference team won top honors at the Texas Ambassadors Great Debate, held at the University of Texas at Austin July 29-30. The team of 26 students and seven student coaches competed against students from across the state in four debate categories: Cross Examination, Mock Trial, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Oratory. The students prepared for the competition by taking a two-week intensive summer class called Leadership and Debate in the 21st Century. The Mock Trial team of Amy Elder (attorney) and Shannon McFall (witness) won first place.

Sisters Elect Leaders for New U.S. Province
7/18/2011
The following announcement was released today by the Ursuline Sisters, St. Louis, MO:

The Ursuline Sisters of four regional U.S. provinces elected the leadership team for the Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, United States Province, during a chapter of elections meeting held July 9-13 in St. Louis. The new United States province is being formed through the merger of the four provinces into one.

Update on New President Search
7/15/2011

Platelet Donations for Micaela White
7/14/2011

Linda Booth reports that, "In the last two weeks, 241 donations have been made at Carter Blood Care on behalf of Micaela White! That is simply extraordinary! The Ursuline community is so caring and loving; it is truly demonstrated in this effort."

Donations will continue to be needed for months to come. (For steps on how to donate, see July 7 article on this website.)

To learn more about how you can support Micaela and her familly in her fight against leukemia, read the story in this week's edition of Texas Catholic, view a video on TexasCatholicYouth.com, or contact Linda Booth at labooth@swbell.net or 972-898-8195.

Board of Trustees Announces New President Search Committee
5/24/2011

The Ursuline Academy of Dallas Board of Trustees has named the following members of the Ursuline community to serve on the committee to direct the search for a successor to Sister Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U., who recently announced her plans to retire as president in July 2012.

Sophomores Raise $5,000 through Relay for Life
5/24/2011
Many members of the Sophomore class participated in the Relay for Life at the Town North YMCA on Friday, May 13. About 50 girls made up the “Class of ’13 with a Dream” team. Throughout the year the girls raised money to benefit the American Cancer Society through a bake sale, selling t-shirts, and sponsoring a dress-down day. At the event itself, they painted faces, supervised the bounce houses and participated in the activities of the evening. Because of their efforts, the group was able to make a donation in excess of $5,000 and had a great time staying up all night.

Ursuline Rising Junior Andreina Baquero-Degwitz Selected to Participate in Journalism Workshop
5/24/2011
Ursuline rising junior Andreina Baquero-Degwitz has been selected to participate in the Dallas Morning News Summer Journalism Workshop. The three-week program will join students with a mentor from the News where they will get a unique inside look at the workings of journalism.

Fine Arts Awards
5/12/2011
Visual Arts students were honored at a reception on Thursday, May 5. Juror Margaret Meehan judged the competition, awarding numerous prizes in all media. Marcella Torres '11 won the Outstanding Senior Excellence award. Other top awards went to Cooper Safford '11 and Maura Finch '11 who won awards of Artistic Merit. Calla Spatz '11 won the Katie Bolka '07 Memorial Scholarship Award for Visual Art. Read the full list of honorees.

2011 President's Circle Dinner
5/9/2011

More than 250 Ursuline supporters gathered May 6 at the Biblical Art Museum in Dallas for the annual President’s Circle Dinner honoring major donors and volunteer leaders. Sr. Margaret Ann Moser expressed gratitude for the nearly $29 million raised to date in the record-breaking Facing the Future Campaign. (Read Sr. Margaret Ann's remarks.) Keynote speaker Dr. John McConnell, chief executive officer of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and campaign co-chair, spoke on the vital need for education in math and science.
View photos from the event.

Ursuline Soccer Coach Jaime Cantrell Wins North Texas Double-Goal Coach® Award from Positive Coaching Alliance-Dallas
5/3/2011
Ursuline Academy Soccer Coach Jaime Cantrell has won a North Texas Double-Goal Coach® Award from Positive Coaching Alliance-Dallas for her positive impact on youth athletes. Cantrell will accept her award at PCA-Dallas’ inaugural North Texas Double-Goal Coach Awards Dinner, Thursday, May 5 at Prestonwood Country Club.

Students Honored for Service
4/27/2011
Juniors Katie Banks and Kirby Mateja have recently been honored for their service to others.

Katie Banks received her Gold Award in March after completing all requirements, including a service project in which she coordinated teams of helpers, many from Ursuline and Jesuit, to design and sew 165 age-specific fabric activity bags filled with books, crafts and activities for children and teens who are patients at Parkland Hospital or who have to wait in the hospital for family members receiving medical treatment.

Kirby Mateja received the Hourglass award from the Mockingbird Chapter of The National Charity League for performing 120 hours of service for the past year at local charities including Project Transformation, Dallas Arboretum, Interfaith Housing, The Rise School, Boy and Girls Club of Dallas, the Forum, Walnut Place, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Community Partners of Dallas.

Congratulations to these students on being recognized for their Serviam spirit.

Ursuline Educators Selected for Worldwide Resource Documents
4/27/2011
The International Education Committee for the Ursulines reviewed over 50 articles from over 20 countries and have selected Ursuline faculty members Fred Schneider and Anita Pezzimenti's articles to be included in a future worldwide publication of resource documents.

Sister Margaret Ann Moser to Retire in 2012 as Ursuline President, Then Assume New Role of President Emerita
4/14/2011
Sister Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U., today announced her intention to retire as President of Ursuline Academy of Dallas at the end of the 2011-12 school year. She will then assume the newly-formed position of President Emerita with the Ursuline Academy of Dallas Foundation, beginning July 2012.

Serviam Spotlight: Lelesse Mocio '13
4/13/2011
The members of the Class of 2013 passed another milestone in their Ursuline careers when they took the Serviam pledge and received their Serviam pins in a special ceremony on Wednesday, March 23. Lelesse Mocio was presented with the Ursuline Mothers' Club Beth Rayfield Memorial Challenge Award, recognizing a member of the sophomore class who embodies the principles of Serviam. The award is made on the basis of a written student reflection and individual record of service. Read Lelesse's reflection on helping children with cancer.

Junior Raises $10,000 for The Free Wheelchair Mission
4/5/2011
Lila Lehtola '12 raised more than $10,000 for The Free Wheelchair Mission through a golf tournament on Saturday, April 2 at Riverchase Golf Club in Coppell. Lila's goal is to raise enough money to send a container of the specially-designed wheelchairs (550 of them) to Honduras. The Free Wheelchair Mission is a non-profit organization that builds wheelchairs for people in developing countries.

Combined with other fundraising efforts, she has now raised $15,000 toward the $32,000 needed for her goal. Forty three golfers participated, and Ursuline volunteers included Kaitlin Carpenter, Lisa Mills, Alexis Musso, Ally Ryder, Elisa Vengalil, and Rebecca Yung, "I know this money will change peoples' lives in Honduras forever by giving them the gift of mobility." Lila said.

Madeleine Ball wins Texas State Science Fair
4/4/2011
Madeleine Ball '11 continued her outstanding senior year of science fair with top honors at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair held in San Antonio.

Madeleine’s project examined non-traditional environmental reservoirs for the bacteria that cause cholera and potential sources of the ongoing cholera epidemic in Haiti. Her research suggested that future of cholera management may turn on recognizing pre-epidemic cholera as a vector-borne disease.

Read more about the event.

Madeleine Ball places fourth at Intel Science Talent Search
3/21/2011
Congratulations to Madeleine Ball '11 who placed fourth in the Intel Science Talent Search in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 2011. She received a $40,000 award for her research that identified a previously unknown means of cholera transmission.

Known as "America's most elite and demanding high school research competition" according to a press release, the Intel Science Talent Search honors high school seniors with exceptional promise in math and science and is sponsored by Intel Corporation and Society for Science & the Public (SSP). Winners received $630,000 in awards with the top winner, Evan O’Dorney, receiving $100,000 from the Intel Foundation.

Intel Science Talent Search Names Senior Madeleine Ball Finalist
3/3/2011

Ursuline Academy of Dallas senior Madeleine Ball was named as one of the 40 national finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search. Finalists come from 15 states and represent 39 schools. Finalists are judged on their independent research projects, personal essays, transcripts, test scores and recommendations.

Mock Trial Team Competes in Dallas Bar Association Competition
2/23/2011

The Litigating Bears finished 7th out of 27 teams in the 2011 Region 10 Mock Trial Competition held by the Dallas Bar Association. The team finished one place outside the Final Round, but Julia Ferguson '12 received a commendation for outstanding witness, one of the top six witnesses from over 70 who participated.

Congratulations to the team: Seniors Gwen Carris, Victoria Lloyd, Robin Richards, and Shelby Taylor; Juniors Grace Cicardo, Tali Esmali, Julia Ferguson, Rukshinie Fernando, Christine Joseph, and Kim Hollman.

They were coached By lawyer/coaches Jeff Seckel and Greg Taylor. Fred Schneider is the club moderator.

Wild West Mardi Gras 2011 Underwriters
2/23/2011
Ursuline Academy of Dallas hosted its 21st annual gala, “Wild West Mardi Gras – A Scholarship Roundup”, on Saturday, February 19 at the InterContinental Dallas Hotel, Crystal Ballroom.

Ursuline Soccer Wins 21st State Title
2/20/2011
The Ursuline Soccer Team captured its 21st consecutive state title with a 4-1 victory on Saturday, February 19 over Fort Worth Nolan Catholic in the TAPPS Winter Soccer Championships. Read The Dallas Morning News report of the Championship game.

Six UA Soccer Players Sign Letters of Intent
2/2/2011

Congratulations to the following six seniors who signed National Letters of Intent to play soccer on February 2, 2011

Ali Alcott - Belmont University

Jordan Grimes - McNeese State University

Emily Hoffend - Boston College

Katie Hosea - Arkansas State University

Natalie Huggins - Baylor University

Vanessa Randall - University of Central Arkansas

They join Mary Cathryn Rau who signed a Letter of Intent to play golf for Creighton University in October and Clair Uke who will run track for Rice University.

UA Welcomes Ursuline Education Conference to Campus
11/10/2010
Ursuline will host the annual Ursuline Education Conference on November 11-13, with 51 leaders from 22 schools across the U.S. and as far away as Japan in attendance. Students will not have school on Friday, November 12.

Participating Schools/Groups
St. Ursula High School in Hachinohe, Japan

Academy of Mount St. Ursula, Bronx, New York

Beaumont School, Cleveland, Ohio

Brescia University, Owensboro, Kentucky

Sacred Heart Academy, Louisville, KY

St. Ursula Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio

St. Ursula Academy, Toledo, Ohio

St. Ursula Villa, Cincinnati, Ohio

The Ursuline School, New Rochelle, NY

Ursuline Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio

Ursuline Academy, Dedham, MA

Ursuline Academy, New Orleans, LA

Ursuline Academy, St. Louis, MO

Ursuline Academy, Wilmington, Delaware

Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio

Ursuline Educational Services, Cincinnati, OH

Ursulines of Cleveland, Ohio

Ursulines of Central Province, Roman Union

Ursulines of Eastern Province, Roman Union

Villa Angela-St. Joseph H.S., Cleveland, OH

The Ursuline Education Conference (UEC) is being co-sponsored by Ursuline Educational Services (UES) and Ursuline Academy of Dallas. The Conference Theme is "Ursuline Education: Connecting with the World." There will be close to 150 in attendance, including the faculty and staff of Ursuline Academy of Dallas.

UA Employees Fund Legacy Scholarship
11/4/2010
Ursuline employees have donated $17,897 this fall to complete the first Employee Legacy Endowed Scholarship. Total contributions were nearly double the $9,033 employee goal for this year, with 93% of all faculty and staff members participating.

475th Anniversary Serviam Project a Great Success
11/3/2010
Sister Margaret Ann Moser and Betty Bourgeois wish to thank all who donated so generously to the Catholic Charities Refugee Donation Drive benefitting Immigrant and Refugee Services during the week of October 25. The response from students, parents, alumnae, and employees was overwhelming! More than $10,000 worth of items were collected (numbering more than 1,900) to help immigrant and refugee families establish their first homes in America. Thank you to Linda Booth and Dianne Wright Doyle '78 for organizing the project, and all of the student and parent volunteers.

Student Kudos
11/3/2010
Ursuline student excel in many areas. Thank you to all who have shared news of their activities and achievements. Please keep us up-to-date about your daughter's news by completing our news form.

UA Robotics Wins Dallas BEST Competition
10/26/2010
Congratulations to the members of the Robotics team who placed first overall at the annual Dallas BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) Game Day at Mountain View College October 23. This is Ursuline's best placing ever in this competition, which included teams from area private and public high schools. Ursuline also won the Founders Award for best design, the Engineering Notebook Awar, and Best in Contest for their Youtube Video.

The team will now advance to the Regional Texas BEST Game Day at the University of North Texas Colliseum November 19-20.

In Memoriam: Sr. Dolores Marie Ramsey, O.S.U.
10/20/2010

Sister Dolores Marie Ramsey, O.S.U., beloved former principal of Ursuline Academy, died peacefully at the Ursuline Queen of Peace Infirmary in Alton, Illinois, on Tuesday evening, October 19, 2010.

A Memorial Mass is planned for Saturday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ursuline Convent Chapel, 845 Danforth Street, Alton, Illinois. There will be a Memorial Mass at Ursuline Academy of Dallas in honor of Sister Dolores Marie on December 17, 2010, which would have been her 97th birthday. Details will be made available in the coming weeks.

Funeral Arrangements for Father Jack Deeves, S.J.
10/18/2010

Dear Friends,

Our beloved Chaplain, Father Jack Deeves, S.J. passed away on Saturday morning, October 16, 2010.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 21 at St. Rita Parish from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 5:30 p.m.

Interment will be on Friday, October 22 in the Jesuit Cemetery in Grand Couteau, Louisiana.

It happens that the patronal feast of our school is also this Thursday, October 21. As is our tradition, we will celebrate the day with a Mass. At that time, teachers and students will have an opportunity to eulogize Father Deeves. We thank God for the tremendous good that he did in our school and for the love he had for each of us.

This prayer was read on the Monday morning announcements:

We give him back to you, dear Lord, who first gave him to us.

Yet, just as you did not lose him in the giving, so we do not lose him in the return.

For, not as the world gives do you give, O Lover of Souls.

What is yours is ours, if we are yours.

And, Life is eternal and Love is immortal.

Death is only a horizon, and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.

Lift us up, Strong Son of God, that we may see further.

Cleanse our eyes that we may see more clearly.

Draw us closer to yourself

that we might know ourselves to be nearer to our loved ones who are now so near to You.

And while you prepare a place for us, prepare us also for that happy place,

So that where you are we may be forevermore!

- William Penn

Plans are underway for a Community-wide Memorial Mass here on campus. Save the date of Tuesday, November 23. The Mass will be in the early evening, followed by a reception for all in attendance. More information will be made available as plans are finalized.

Even as we mourn this loss, may we all rejoice in the tremendous gift that Father Deeves was to the entire Ursuline community as a teacher, chaplain, and friend.

Sincerely,

Sr. Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U.

President

Elizabeth C. Bourgeois

Principal

Click here to share your thoughts, prayers, intentions, and memories of Father Deeves.

"GirlTalk" Brings Middle School Students to UA
10/4/2010

More than 140 middle school students and their mentors participated in GirlTalk: Energy, Climate & Water in the 21st Century on Saturday, October 2, for a morning of hands-on activities at The French Family Science, Math and Technology Center.

The University of Texas at Austin, through the STORE Alliance, partnered with Ursuline Academy of Dallas to present GirlTalk. UT faculty members (including Ursuline alumna Hilary Clement Olson '79, an organizer of the event) and graduate students met with the Dallas area middle school girls to explore and discuss the science surrounding geology, energy, water resources, and climate. The event held on the Ursuline campus was open to the public and free of charge.

Immaculee Ilibagiza Speaks at Global Issues Day
9/30/2010

Ursuline Academy hosted Immaculee Ilibagiza, survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and New York Times best-selling author, as keynote speaker for Global Issues Day on September 29. The author and her book, "Left to Tell," were at the center of school-wide discussion on a day devoted to awareness and understanding of global issues. Students also heard from a variety of other presenters in small groups on issues such as human rights, health care, and education. Read brief descriptions of all the Global Issues Day sessions.

Additional celebratory activities featured demonstrations of global arts and culture. The Ursuline curriculum supports the Academy's goal of "going beyond our borders" with an interdisciplinary approach designed to help students broaden their perspective and understand issues that transcend cultures.

The Year in Sports 2009-10
6/28/2010
Time and time again, the Bears rocked the 2009-10 school year. Here are some team highlights.

Graduation 2010
6/3/2010

Commencement ceremonies for the 136th Graduating Class of the Ursuline Academy of Dallas were held on Sunday, May 30, 2010. We are pleased to announce the class valedictorian, salutatorian, recipients of special awards, National Merit Scholars, and military academy appointee.

View photos from Graduation on Flickr.

Valedictory Address - Mary Murphy '10
6/1/2010
Click "read more" to read Mary Murphy's valedictory address given at the commencement exercise on Sunday, May 30, 2010.

Miranda Coletta '07 Named UT Goldwater Scholar
5/25/2010
Congratulations to Miranda Coletta '07 who has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship in recognition of her excellence in scientific research. According to the UT press release, "Colletta has worked on developing a process for forming carbon-carbon bonds from alcohols and alkenes that may help minimize toxic waste from industrial processes. She's also done research in the lab of molecular biologist Paul Macdonald, has participated in the college's Public Health Internship Program and has been a teaching assistant in chemistry courses taught by David Laude, associate dean for undergraduate education."

Read more about the honor and her scientific research here.

Ursuline Dedicates the French Family Science, Math, and Technology Center 5/7/10
5/7/2010
More than 1,000 students, faculty, staff, volunteer leaders, donors and other friends of Ursuline Academy of Dallas gathered today at the school to celebrate the dedication of The French Family Science, Math, and Technology Center – a state-of-the-art learning environment designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and motivation as the school prepares young women for careers in the sciences, math and world languages.

2010-11 Student Council Named
5/3/2010

Congratulations to the following students who will serve on next year's Student Council:

Class of 2011

Executive President Hannah Walker

Executive Vice President Sara Holl

Executive Secretary Annie Verret

Executive Treasurer Mary Byrne

Class President Atala Brandao

Class Vice President Victoria Lloyd

Class Secretary Alyssa Sanchez

Class Treasurer Emilie Frank

Class Representative Stephanie Meals

Class of 2012

President Maggie Murphy

Vice President Julia Ferguson

Secretary Pia Fontes

Treasurer Gracie Cartwright

Class Representative Sarah Campbell

Class of 2013

President Hayley Field

Vice President Liza Thompson

Secretary Meg Moran

Treasurer Bailey Vertin

Class Representative Ryann Helsen

Farewell to Visiting Students from France
4/26/2010
Students from Lille, France visited Ursuline during the month of April, staying with host families, attending classes, and visiting cultural attractions in Dallas. Au revoir et bon voyage, French friends!

Bear Facts Newspaper Wins Dallas Morning News Award
3/31/2010
At the March 10 Dallas Morning News Day, Ursuline’s on-line paper, The Bear Facts, was selected as Best High School Website in the metroplex, selected from high schools competing in Division B, schools whose enrollment was 1,000 or less. Also, at the luncheon, senior Molly Karol was honored as a finalist in newswriting and senior Laura Chuckray was named Outstanding Staff member. Congratulations!

Color Guard Wins National Champion Title
3/29/2010
Congratulations to the Color Guard for the National Champion title! This is Ursuline's first year to have a winter guard which is a color guard that continues onto the winter/competitive season. We attended MA (Marching Auxilaries) Regionals Contest on February 13 in Grapevine, earning the rating of superior and the title of Grand Champions (first place in our category). Additionally we earned a choreography award which was exciting because the officers choreographed the routine unlike many other schools who hire choreographers.

2010-11 Honor Council Named
3/4/2010

Congratulations to the following students who will serve on next year's Honor Council:

New Members

Mary Ann Collins

Hannah Petersen

Mckinley Freeman

Kaitlin Carpenter

Caroline Taken

Returning

Kaitlin Hammersla

Natalie Huggins

Mary Margaret O’Brien

Sarah Yung Receives Computing Award
2/24/2010
Sarah Yung received the “NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing, Texas Affiliate DFW Region.” This award recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. By generating visibility for these young women in their local communities, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing encourages continued interest in computing, attracts the attention and support of educational and corporate institutions, and emphasizes at a personal level the importance of women's participation. Sarah is one of just 32 young women selected in the state of Texas and 9 in the DFW Region for this recognition.

Ursuline Soccer Wins 20th Straight Title
2/22/2010
Congratulations to the Varsity soccer team on winning its 20th consecutive state title! The Bears defeated Nolan 3-2 in the championship game on Saturday, February 20 in San Antonio. Juliann Jeffrey scored two goals and Natalie Huggins scored the game-winning goal.

In the semi-final game, they defeated Trinity Christian Academy 3-0, with goals scored by Jana Jeffrey, Ashley taken and Ali Alcott.

The Bears are ranked fourth in a national high school soccer ranking. CONGRATULATIONS players and coaches on this outstanding achievement!

The team was undefeated for the season, with a record of 21-0-0.

All Tournament Team:

Ali Alcott

Erin Ahmed

Jana Jeffrey

Juliann Jeffrey

Rangerettes Win Awards in MA Dance Competition
2/20/2010
The Rangerettes competed in the MA Dance competition held in Grapevine on February 13, 2010. The girls performed ten team, officer, and ensemble routines, and six girls danced in the solo competition.

Dallas Morning News Recognizes Mardi Gras Underwriters
2/8/2010
Read Robert Miller's column about Mardi Gras 2010 "Hearts of Gold" underwriters.

Jeffreys to play Soccer at Yale University
2/3/2010
Congratualtions to Juliann Jeffreys '10 who signed a letter of intent to play collegiate soccer at Yale University on February 3, 2010. A four-year player for Ursuline, Jeffreys also plays for the Dallas Texans club and is a member of the under-18 U.S. National Team pool.

Model UN Club Participates in Ivy League Model UN Conference
2/2/2010
The Model UN club successfully participated in the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference in Philadelphia Thursday through Sunday. Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC) is the premier Model United Nations conference for high school students.

Students Raise Funds for Haitian Crisis
1/21/2010
Ursuline students, faculty, and staff raised $4,745.59 for Haitian earthquake survivors through a bake sale and a dress down day on January 21. The money will be donated to Jesuit Refugee Service. Thank you to all who participated in this great expression of Serviam!

Farewell to the Temporary Classrooms
1/18/2010
The temporary classroom buildings are being disassembled now, and will be fully removed by January 24. As time and season permit, the front lawn and the softball field that had been used by the construction companies will be fully restored this spring.

Faculty & Staff Volunteer at North Texas Food Bank
1/14/2010

Members of the Ursuline Academy of Dallas faculty and staff kicked of the new year at the North Texas Food Bank, where they packed more than 100 boxes of food for local agencies and packed meals for children. Great job, everyone! View photos.

Senior Service Mondays
11/16/2009
The Class of 2010 began Senior Service Mondays in October. They serve at many agencies and schools throughout the Dallas area.

Student Kudos
11/16/2009
Read the latest news of student achievements in science, the arts, leadership and service.

UA Welcomes Brazilian Guests
10/12/2009

Seniors Receive Recognition in National Scholarship Programs
9/16/2009
Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2010 who have been recognized by National scholarship programs.

Read Cecilia Nipp's Blog from India
9/15/2009
Dean of Diversity and Global Education, Cecilia Nipp, has just returned from a trip to India with the Global Youth Leadership Institute. Read her blog.

Sophomore Travels to Kenya on Service Trip
9/15/2009
Hannah Juarez '12 spent part of her summer on a service trip to Kenya with the "Me to We" organization. Read her letter detailing her experiences.

New French Family Science, Math & Technology Center Opens
9/8/2009
After a flurry of last-minute activity and moving, the new French Family Science, Math and Technology Center opened in time for the first day of classes on September 8, 2009. Although some minor work continues, students and faculty are enjoying the new facility. As Maureen Sullivan, Science Department chair said, "It really is a dream come true. We now have space to do our lab work, and the rooms are beautifully designed as well."

Summer Robotics Camp
9/2/2009

Rangerettes Receive Awards at Drill Team Camp
7/30/2009
The Jesuit Rangerette drill team attended the American Dance and Drill Team camp at SMU June 26-28. The team of 26 Ursuline students competed in dance, pom, and marching routines. The Rangerettes, led by captain Brittany Claypool, received the highest number of awards of all the participating teams, including the esteemed Dr. Irving Dreibrodt Marching Award of Excellence for a record-setting score on their final performance. The Rangerettes are directed by Linda Coffin and Danielle Bianchi.

Escamilla named Teacher of the Future
6/18/2009
World Languages teacher Maluza Escamilla has been named as a leader of the National Association of Independent Schools "Teacher of the Future" online community for the 2009-10 school year. She is one of 25 teachers from around the country who will seed and moderate an online discussion forum and post short educational videos in NAIS’s new teachers’ community and on TeacherTube.

"Maluza works tirelessly and takes many initiatives in her teaching," said Cecilia Nipp, Dean of Diversity and Global Education. "We congratulate her on earning this distinction."

Student Kudos
6/18/2009
Maddie Ball '11 wins second grand award for her research into the bacteria that cause cholera at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Caroline Jones '10 tapped to write the Student Voices column in the Dallas Morning News. Kara Skarzynski '11 earns her Girl Scout Gold Award for service to homeless children.

Summer Service
6/18/2009
Serviam is a part of life for Ursuline students and faculty. Students will travel to Honduras on the diocesan mission trip, to Notre Dame University for the ND Vision conference, and to Kenya to build a school and work on a water project, among many other things. If you are doing an interesting Serviam project this summer, please let us know!

The Year in Sports 2008-09
6/18/2009
Ursuline athletes continued to achieve in each of the 11 sports at the Academy. With championships in Cross Country, Soccer, Crew, Golf, Tennis, and Track & Field, and Softball’s first district title in many years, it was a good year for the Bears. View a slideshow of the year in sports.

African Businesswomen Visit UA
6/16/2009
On May 28, a distinguished delegation of eight women from seven African countries visited the Academy as a part of the State Department’s International Visitor Program. They were on a multi-state visit to promote U.S-Africa trade and women in leadership, hosted locally the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.

Faculty Summer Activities
6/16/2009
Social Studies teacher Karen Haley has been selected for a World Affairs Council-sponsored teacher study tour to Turkey. Others pursue advanced study, attend professional conferences or chaperone school-sponsored trips.

Students Participate in Relay for Life
6/3/2009
More than 50 members of the Class of 2011 participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on April 18 at Greenhill School. They raised $350 for cancer research at the all-night event.

Faculty Receive Year-End Awards
5/29/2009
On May 29, at the annual employee appreciation luncheon sponsored by the Parents’ Association, members of the faculty and staff were recognized for outstanding years of service. Melanie Bolling of the Theology Department received the Tehan Award for teaching excellence and Frank Bauroth of the English Department received the Teacher of the Year Award.

Graduation: 135th Commencement Ceremonies
5/24/2009
Commencement ceremonies for the 135th Graduating Class of the Ursuline Academy of Dallas were held on Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the Ursuline campus on Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas. The Academy is pleased to announce the class valedictorian, co-salutatorians, National Merit Scholars, military academy appointee, and students receiving merit scholarships from colleges they plan to attend. The Class of 2009 has been awarded nearly $9 million in scholarships; of the 186 graduates, 62% (115 young women) have received four-year merit scholarships from colleges and universities across the U.S. View photos from the ceremony and behind the scenes.

UA Soccer Player Named 2008-2009 Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year
5/21/2009
In its third decade of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in partnership with ESPN RISE, announced on May 12, 2009 Alina Garciamendez-Rowold of Ursuline Academy as its 2008-2009 Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Garciamendez-Rowold is the second Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year to be chosen from Ursuline Academy of Dallas. Jordan Walker was the first from Ursuline honored with this award in 1998-1999.

Sophomore wins Second Grand Award at International Science Fair
5/19/2009
Sophomore Maddie Ball earned the second grand award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Reno, NV May 15-16. She also won special awards from the American Veterninary Medicine Society, the Amercian Benthological Society, the MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Wolfrman Research, and scholarship from Sierra Nevada College. Her project centers around researching the bacteria that causes cholera.

Crew wins at Stotesbury Cup
5/16/2009
CONGRATULATIONS to the Varsity quad on winning the championship at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia! This is a first for Ursuline Crew and a tremendous honor. The champions are: Emily Andrews, Sylvia Fox, Claire Riggins, and Allison Sterling.

The Varsity double of Sarah Seifrick and Stephanie Meals placed 5th in the final, also a big honor and a first for UA Crew.

The quad will bring home the Ruth Robinhold Trophy, which has been won for the past three years by Conestoga High School of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Robinhold, now 94, was on hand to present the trophy to the girls. She was a pioneer in women's rowing, having helped to found the Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club in 1938. This organization was the first to allow girls and women to row on the Schuylkill River. Mrs. Robinhold took time to visit with each of the UA rowers and was very interested in learning more about Ursuline.

2009-10 Honor Council Named
5/11/2009
Congratulations to the following students who hill serve on next year's Honor Council:

Mary Byrne*

Kaitlin Hammersla*

Natalie Huggins*

Allison Kroiss

Molly O’Brien*

Margaret Smith

Elise Tanner

Susan Wheat*

*new members

Bear Facts receives American Scholastic Press Association award
5/11/2009
The Bear Facts staff recently received a first place award from the American Scholastic Press Association for its excellence among high school newspapers. American Scholastic Press Association also awarded Bear Facts Editor Kristen Stoutenburgh a certificate for Outstanding Service to the Community based on her series of articles, “Angels Among Us.”

Several members of the newspaper staff attended Dallas Morning News High School Journalism Day in April where the paper was recognized for its excellent quality, and Kristina Ferguson was awarded honorable mention for her writing of reviews. Kristen Stoutenburgh was honored as “Most Valuable Staffer.”

Congratulations to new members of National Honor Society
5/11/2009

National Honor Society New Members

Class of 2009

Christina Mary DeVolt

Emelie Bray Rodriguez

Karla Eugenia Ruzo

Nikita Bharat Sangani

Classs of 2010

Erin Caitlin Ahmed

Anna Marie Matthews

Jordan Lee Newman

Emily Anne Pimentel

Kendall Marie Shillingburg

Michaela Sljivich

Kathryn Olivia Stephens

Kristie Tran

Chandler Ashlee Weisbart

Flu Preparedness at Ursuline Academy
4/30/2009
Ursuline is carefully monitoring the developing situation regarding the health threat presented by the H1N1 virus, and we will continue to share important information with students, families, faculty, and staff as it becomes available. This information will be posted on this website, and we ask that you check frequently for updates.

Click the "read more" link to read about the actions that the school is now taking.

UA Welcomes students from France
4/20/2009
Twelve students from Lille, France will visit the Academy April 20 - May 1. They will stay with host students and attend classes at Ursuline as well as visit cultural attractions. Bienvenue to our French friends!

Senior Service Mondays
3/26/2009
Members of the Class of 2009 concluded their second and third quarter "Senior Service Mondays" placements on March 9. They served at more than 40 agencies throughout the Dallas area, including at a nursing home, homeless shelter, in classrooms, and at hospitals.

Sophomore wins grand prize at science fair
3/26/2009
At the recent Beal Bank Regional Science & Engineering Fair in Dallas, Madeleine Ball ’11 won the grand prize, first prize – Animal Science, the US Army award for most outstanding life science project, first Prize – Dallas County Veterinary Medical Society. Maddie will receive an $18,000 dollar scholarship to SMU. Her project centers around researching the bacteria that causes cholera.

Students participate in Shelton ethics symposium
3/26/2009
Six students attended the 12th annual Ethics Symposium on Friday, March 6 at Shelton School. Students participated in interactive ethical decision-making activities and discussed moral and ethical issues challenging the world today. The Ursuline sophomores who participated were: Abby Keeble, Atalo Brandao, Amanda Rivera, Elyse Chevallier, Emily Lopez, and Hannah Walker.

Ursuline places third in TWU edible car contest
3/26/2009
Members of the Ursuline Engineering Club placed third in the annual Edible Car Contest at Texas Woman’s University. Three Ursuline teams participated in the contest, creating vehicles out of rice paper, pasta, and other entirely edible materials.

Young Leaders Conference
3/26/2009
Rising sophomores are invited to join the Young Leaders Conference Great Debate team. The Summer School course, Leadership and Debating in the 21st Century, introduces the fundamentals of oral communication, debate techniques and rules, fundamentals of leadership, and ethical decision-making in current issues.

Mardi Gras 2009 - A Grand Success!
3/25/2009
Mardi Gras 2009 was truly “An Evening of Grand Gestures”, with net proceeds of more than $390,000 for the Ursuline Scholarship Fund. In addition, the event recognized new gifts and pledges totaling $275,000 for endowed scholarships.

Acres Yearbook honored by Taylor Publishing
3/12/2009
The Academy yearbook staff has been recognized by Taylor Publishing with an Honorable Mention Certificate of Recognition for its dedication, effort, and accomplishments. The 2008 Acres is included in Taylor’s 23rd annual Yearbook Yearbook. Only a small percentage of yearbook staffs nationwide receive this honor. Congratulations!

Soccer wins 19th straight title
2/21/2009
Congratulations to the Ursuline Soccer team on winning its 19th straight TAPPS 5A State Championship title! The Bears won 2-1 vs. Nolan in the championship game in San Antonio on February 21. Both Ursuline goals were scored in the first half by Sophie Campise. Great job Bears!

Global Education Notes - February 2009
2/19/2009
Read about visits to and from sister schools in South America, furthering of international partnerships, and a special speaker from the Middle East in February Global Education News.

Students raise money for Kenyan girls school
2/19/2009
Ursuline students, faculty and staff raised nearly $1,000 in small change during "penny wars" which took place during Catholic Schools Week, January 26-30. The money will be sent to help pay school fees for students in St. Catherine's girls school in Kenya.

Sophomore Serviam Mass 2/13/09
2/16/2009
On February 13, the members of the Class of 2011 received their Serviam pins in a special Mass at the Academy. Molly O'Brien was the recipient of the Ursuline Mothers' Club Beth Rayfield Memorial Challenge Award. Emily Candee '03 was the featured speaker.

Freshmen reflect on Obama's inauguration
2/12/2009
Immediately after watching President Obama’s inaugural address, Freshman English teacher Pat Mendina asked her students to reflect on the speech in a writing exercise answering the question “what would you tell your grandchildren about this day?” Here is a sampling of their responses.

Mock Trial Team to advance to state
2/12/2009
Congratulations to the Mock Trial Team on winning second place in Region 10, its highest ranking ever!

National Merit Finalists
2/12/2009
Congratulations to the four members of the Ursuline Academy Class of 2009 who have been recognized as Finalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship competition: Selina Amador, Anne Diaz-Arrastia, Sarah Fitzgerald, and Sarah Williamson.

Ursuline Swimmers and Divers win Regionals
2/11/2009
Ursuline swimmers and divers started the championship season with a great start. They won regionals beating Nolan by 40 points and Bishop Lynch by 50!

Student athletes sign for cross country, soccer, and tennis
2/5/2009
Five Ursuline Academy of Dallas seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play collegiate athletics on February 4, 2009. Congratulations to each of them!

Bishop, Catholic High School Heads Meet at Ursuline
1/21/2009
Sr. Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U. invited heads of local Catholic high schools for “Lunch and Conversation” on Wednesday, January 21. Bishop Kevin Farrell and Sr. Gloria Cain (Superintendent of Diocese schools) joined the group for lunch. The group plans to meet every few months.

Global Education Notes - December 2008
12/22/2008
Visits from Mother Antonia Brenner and AIDS activist Kim Bouldin-Jones highlight December Global Education activities. Six students attend national Student Diversity Leadership Conference as a part of the NAIS People of Color Conference in New Orleans.

Australian Basketball Teams Play at UA
12/17/2008
Two club basketball teams from Melbourne, Australia visited Ursuline on December 16. The UA Varsity won a close game 35-32, and the JV lost 46-37. The Australian team, called Craigieburn, finished in the top 20 in Australia in 2008. The international games were followed by a barbecue.

Peggy Coleman receives Work of Heart Award
12/17/2008
Mathematics teacher Peggy Coleman is one of the latest recipients of the Catholic Foundation's Work of Heart Award. As a part of the honor, she will receive a $500 grant for personal use. Congratulations to Ms. Coleman!

Project Angel Tree
12/17/2008
Ursuline students, faculty and staff collected more than 300 Christmas gifts for people served by the City of Dallas Child Protective Services (teenage girls), The Association for Independent Living, and AIDS Services Dallas. Ornaments listing what each recipient would like for Christmas are hung on the tree and selected by members of the Ursuline community. Senior Jordan Snyder selected four ornaments from the tree. "It was meaningful for me to buy the gifts each person wanted. I know that some of them wouldn't have a Christmas without our help." Some advisory groups pooled their resources to buy larger gifts for their "angels". Thank you to all who gave so generously to this year's project!

ESSE wins first place from ASPA
12/16/2008
The 2008 ESSE Literary Magazine has been awarded first place with special merit in the American Scholastic Press Association's annual magazine competition. Congratulations to the editors and staff. View this edition of the magazine.

Model UN Club Receives Awards at William & Mary Conference
11/20/2008
Members of the Ursuline Model United Nations Club traveled to The College of William & Mary in Virginia November 14-16 for the William & Mary High School Model United Nations. Ursuline delegates received Honorable Delegate awards for their work on the Committee on the Status of Women and the Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee.

National Semi-Finalists at Young Leaders Conference
11/20/2008
Congratulations to the National Young Leaders Conference Debate participants who received national semi-finalist awards in their respective categories at the event in Austin, November 13-16.

Kendrick Koch signs letter of intent with SMU
11/12/2008
Congratulations to Kendrick Koch '09 on signing her letter of intent to play NCAA Division I volleyball at Southern Methodist University on November 12, 2008.

Robotics Team Takes Third Place
10/30/2008
Congratulations to the members of the Robotics team who placed third overall and first in the video category at the annual Dallas BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) Game Day at the University of Texas at Dallas, October 25. The robot, named "Amelia," after Amelia Earhart, will now advance to Texas BEST Game Day on November 15.

Visit the website they created for the project.

Serviam Update - Fall 2008
10/30/2008
Ursuline hosts the Interscholastic Service Corps. Senior Serviam Mondays begins. Members of the Young Leaders Conference club participated in the Walk for the Poor organized by Saint Vincent de Paul. Students decorated “Socks for Tots” for children at Scottish Rite Hospital.

Bears Win Cross Country State Meet!
10/18/2008
The Ursuline Cross Country team regained their state cross country title by placing first overall at the appropriately named Bear Run course in Waco. Senior Melanie Wilcox led the charge placing third overall, followed by freshman Becca Knott in fourth only three seconds behind.

Ursuline Welcomes Brazilian Guests
10/16/2008
On October 13, Ursuline welcomed a delegation of 19 students and three faculty from its sister school, Nossa Senhora da Piedade Ursuline School, in Ilhéus, Brazil.

Freshman Convocation 10/15/08
10/15/2008
The Class of 2012 was formally welcomed into the Ursuline community with a Mass and reception on October 15.

Ursuline welcomes Chinese visitors
10/2/2008
On October 2, 2008, Ursuline welcomed a delegation of teachers and students from its sister school, Huaxia Girls' Academy of Beijing, China. The schools have shared this partnership since 1996.

French Family Center Groundbreaking 9/23/08
9/23/2008
More than 1000 students, faculty and staff, and friends of Ursuline Academy attended a school-wide celebration marking the official groundbreaking of the French Family Science, Math, and Technology Center on Tuesday, September 23. The program featured remarks by Elaine French, Sr. Margaret Ann Moser, Dr. John McConnell, Don Hanratty, and Ursuline senior Sarah Fitgerald.
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Junior World Affairs Council attends Thomas Friedman Lecture - 9/12/08
9/18/2008
Ursuline students were among other members of the DFW Jr. World and World Affairs Council gathered to hear acclaimed journalist and author Thomas Friedman who spoke at a September 12 Council luncheon about his new book, Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution and How It Can Renew America. The students were: June Chang ’12, Sylvia Fox ’10, Erin Gleim ’10, Lee Weiland ’10, Priya Thomas ’10, Priyanka Thomas ’10, and Rebecca Schwarz ’12.

Students Recognized by National Scholarship Programs
9/15/2008
Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2009 who have been recognized by National scholarship programs.

ND Vision Summer Conference
9/12/2008
ND Vision is a week long conference committed to helping young people recognize and respond to God's call in their lives. Participants from across the nation join together at ND Vision to ask important questions about life, faith, their own gifts, and the ways in which we are each called to be the change we want to see in the world.

What We Did Last Summer!
9/8/2008
Read about Global Education activities for Ursuline students and faculty in summer 2008, from Sea Camp in Cape Cod and Marine Sciences in Brazil to leadership development programs in Costa Rica and Austin, a mission trip to Honduras, and a visit to a new sister school in Peru.

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