Members update clean water project
Rachel E.'13 & Anna A. '14
May 9, 2012
As most of you know, many members of the Ursuline community are helping to provide clean water to Africa. Junior Rachel E. and sophomore Anna A., two of the 18 student- participants in the South African Water project, recently gave us an update. Anita Pezzimenti, Director of Studies (Humanities) and... Read more »
Ugandan artist visits classes
Karoline S. '13
April 27, 2012
Ursuline Academy welcomed Maria Naita to the school in mid-April to talk to and spend time with many of the art classes. Maria Naita is a Ugandan Master artist. She creates beautiful paintings that reflect the spirit of the Ugandan people. Her paintings usually involve... Read more »
News Desk Welcomes First International Correspondents
Ursuline Wimbledon
April 25, 2012
To our readers: When the girls, who are now about to be juniors in college, started this website almost three years ago, they had as one of their goals a journalistic exchange with students in secondary schools around the world. The hope was that we eventually would provide a forum for students... Read more »
Penelope speaks out on lounges
Penelope
April 24, 2012
Oh, my. What have we here? It seems that Ursuline students will have a new excuse for not getting work done, aside from the standard broken computer, faulty internet, and “lost” materials excuses. The new one might be the most ridiculous of all—can you imagine girls blinking coyly and... Read more »
MyBackpack stresses
Cecilia L. '12
April 24, 2012
It’s the heaviest backpack of the one or two or three that we as Ursuline students own—MyBackpack. From the first day we don our shiny shoes and crisp plaid skirts, we are taught, or we make a habit of, checking MyBackpack for grades on a near daily basis. But why? How does that help us... Read more »
Athlete Corner: Aubree A. ’12 talks softball
Anne Marie B. '12
April 24, 2012
Senior Aubree A. ’12 has been the starting pitcher for the Varsity Softball team since sophomore year. Aubree has pitched in all 25 games the softball team has played this year, including the suspenseful game against rival Bishop Lynch that ended in a tie in extra innings due to the... Read more »
UA students take OSG-sponsored online courses
Anne Marie B. '12
April 24, 2012
Elisa V. ’12 has two frees this semester. I know what everyone is thinking: “I tried to schedule two frees on Naviance, but it wouldn’t let me do it.” The reason Elisa has two free periods is because one period allows her to work on her online AP Government course. During the summer,... Read more »
Sister Margaret Ann celebrates 22 years of Serviam at UA
Haley H. '12
April 24, 2012
“As a student of the Class of 1956, I never dreamed I would become President of Ursuline Academy. And what a joy it has been. It has been one of the richest experiences of my life.” A warm smile spreads across Sister Margaret Ann’s gentle face as she speaks. After 22 years of exceptional... Read more »
Seniors reflect on service experiences
Haley H. '12
April 24, 2012
I looked back one last time before I left. The children smiled and waved goodbye to me. “Bye Miss Haley! Bye Miss Haley!” was all I heard. Smiles were all I saw. Love was all I felt. Yet one little girl dressed from head to toe in pink wrapped her tiny arms around me and refused to let me... Read more »
Juniors come together at retreat
Geneva E. '13
April 24, 2012
This year, as juniors stepped off the bus, they stepped onto Camp Hoblitzelle. Stressed from a long third quarter and junior year, this was exactly what they needed. As soon as their toes touched the ground, it was a sprint to the cabins. Girls searched for the best places to sleep and when... Read more »
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