The volleyball team finds their stride as the season comes to a close
October 30, 2009 • Abby K.
Filed under Sports
In an exciting clean sweep, the volley-bears defeated Houston Christian’s Lady Mustangs in the first round of playoffs last Saturday. After a five hour bus ride, a relaxing lunch at Jason’s Deli, and multiple rounds of Catch Phrase, the team confidently took care of business. Though three of the... Read more »
Seniors win Powder Puff 2009
October 30, 2009 • Laura C.
Filed under News
The Class of 2010 emerged the victors of the 2009 Powderpuff game, with a final score of 14-0. The seniors devised an elaborate theme “Saw X: Wanna play a game?,” brought full circle when Jigsaw himself appeared. The junior class opted for a Sandlot theme, their t-shirts proclaiming that... Read more »
Brazil: Go Mavs! Defense! Vai Mavericks! Defesa!
October 27, 2009 • Emmanuele A. and Julien L.
Filed under Brazil, Partner Schools
When Ms. Nipp told us we were going to a NBA basketball game we were very excited and we really wanted to do that. On October 15th, we went to the American Airlines Center where the Dallas Mavericks played against the Detroit Pistons. The weather was a little cold, but we were too excited to be cold. Quando... Read more »
Robotics Team Awarded at Competition
October 27, 2009 • Molly K.
Filed under Top Stories
The UA Robotics Team took 4th place in the October 24 Dallas BEST tournament at the University of Texas at Dallas, thereby qualifying to compete in the Texas BEST competition. In addition to their 4th place finish, the RoboBears won the YouTube Video Award. The team collaborated on the winning video... Read more »
The results of the father/daughter pumpkin carving contest
October 25, 2009 • Marti W.
Filed under Features
The Big Bad Wolf with Little Red Riding Hood in tow beat the competition in the annual Father Daughter Pumpkin Carving Contest. The event took place on Sunday, October 25 in Haggar, where about ten father-daughter teams labored over their creative masterpieces. There were three judged categories: Traditional,... Read more »
Changes in store for Powder Puff
October 20, 2009 • Caitlin M.
Filed under News
Screaming fans painted blue and gold and poorly made chariots being pulled by frightened freshmen together will now be joined by the crusade of red and blue Ursuline juniors and seniors fighting for the title of Powder Puff champions. Jesuit Ranger Day is a spirit day held on the Friday of the Homecoming... Read more »
Teen Issues Week informs student body
October 20, 2009 • Molly K.
Filed under News
Ursuline students observed Teen Issues Week on October 12-16 with a special schedule dedicated to topics that often affect teenagers. The weeklong program was the idea of Cristina Y. ’10 and Charlotte C. ’10. Cristina and Charlotte are both volunteers at Teen Contact, a nonprofit organization... Read more »
The 2009 Brazilian delegation arrives
October 14, 2009
Filed under Brazil, Partner Schools
Five girls and two boys arrived from Nossa Senhora da Piedade in Brazil on October 12. Students will be staying with their host families in Dallas for three weeks, attending classes at Ursuline and visiting attractions around Dallas. In conjunction with “The Bear Facts,” the Brazilian... Read more »
UA athletics: 2009-2010 preview
October 13, 2009 • Caroline S.
Filed under Sports
Allison S. – Crew Crew is unique because you are not confined to a field or gym. People should join because it is ridiculously fun and how many people can come to school in the morning and say, “I was on a boat today.” Winning the Stotesbury Cup national championship last Spring is definitely... Read more »
Big sis/lil’ sis program inspires sisterhood
October 13, 2009 • Mary M.
Filed under Opinions
Much like “Serviam” and “Global education,” “sisterhood” is an Ursuline buzzword. We’re not just classmates, we’re sisters. For the most part, we find this to hold true. We all have our close friends, our ‘sisters’ in the most literal sense of the word.... Read more »
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