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Marathon Bears 👟 

Clare Mathison '25 and Campbell Worley '25 ran the Dallas BMW Marathon on Sunday, December 15, with a finishing time of 4:16. Claudia Mathison, UA Mathematics Faculty, and Anna Mathison '27 finished the half-marathon in 2:13.

Between Grace & Grit

Cate Tiffany '25 is featured in January's issue of Preston Hollow Neighbors. Check out the article here! 

 

Pancake Chemistry 🥞

Every December the Chemistry department makes pancakes, using actual chemistry formulae to generate the recipe. Students bring their own whipped cream and toppings, and it's a wonderful way to end a semester of hard work.

 

Roller Coaster Project 🎢

Physics I students demonstrated their understanding of the conservation of and change in energy of a moving object by building a cardboard roller coaster that included a loop. 

 

Bah Humbug!

Kate Walsh '25 spread some Christmas cheer as Tom Jenkins in North Texas Performing Arts' production of Scrooge! The Musical. Margaret Strand '25 and Junior Dean Andrea Pujol were there to give a standing ovation. 

 

Rockefeller Christmas at The Majestic 🩰

Students Gigi Johnson '26, Ella Kate Nayfa '26, and Stella Stephenson '27 recently performed in the Dallas Conservatory's "Rockefeller Christmas at The Majestic." Junior Dean Andrea Pujol and Dean of Students Mandy Briones were in attendance to applaud the dancers. Brava! 

 

Engineering Challenge 

The Engineering Design Innovation class used the Stanford Design Cycle to design, prototype, and build a fully functional and aesthetically pleasing cardboard chair. Students were challenged to build their chairs without using tape, staples, or glue. The finished chairs are currently on display in the library. Students are encouraged to vote for the most comfortable and creative chairs.

Chew on This: History Through Food

Students in the "Chew on This: History Through Food" class shared their research projects this past week with the UA community. 

Student Leadership Board Attends National Conference of the World Affairs Councils of America

The Student Leadership Board of the Global Advisory Council visited Washington, D.C. just before Thanksgiving Break to attend the annual National Conference of the World Affairs Councils of America. UA students had the opportunity to hear distinguished speakers, including journalist Bob Woodward. They met a variety of diplomats and ambassadors, including the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova, and the group attended a reception at the Embassy of Sweden. The group from Ursuline was the only high school student group in attendance at the conference. Also while in D.C., the students had a very special meeting with the Secret Service Presidential Vehicle Unit and toured the National Museum for Women in the Arts.

 

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