Seniors sign Letters to Play Sports in College

February 2, 2012

National Signing Day Feb. 1, 2012 was another eventful day at the Academy.  Three soccer players signed letters of intent to play soccer at Division I schools.  Candace J. will attend the University of Missouri; Caitlin J. will play at the University of Tulsa and Jana J.  will head off to Boston College. ... Read more »

Chances to ‘Meet & Greet’ Waning

Lauren H. '13
January 30, 2012

Lucy Lightwood, high school junior, is not just a lover of photography but also someone who strongly supports our troops. As often as she can (at least every Saturday and Sunday) Lucy makes her way to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport where she greets the returning troops from places such as Iraq and  Afghanistan. “I... Read more »

Graduate Panel Gives Seniors Advice about College

Grace P. '12
January 24, 2012

     A panel of 2011 Ursuline graduates returned to school Jan 6 to share their college wisdom with this year’s senior class. The speakers included eleven 2011 graduates; Meghan M., Rachel H., Blair M., Kelly-Kate  C., Elyse C., Courtney B., Kristen P., Rachel N., Mackenzie M., Sarah S., and... Read more »

Chilean Students Visit Journalism Sisters

January 23, 2012

In a January packed with Global Celebration Day and two simultaneous visits from sister schools in Peru and Chile, students in Mrs. Smith’s fifth period Journalism I class were excitedly prepared for a press conference and interviews with the eight visitors from Colegio Santa Ursula Vitacara in Santiago. As... Read more »

Peruvians visit Newspaper Staff

January 23, 2012

  A comfortable air of fun and friendship prevailed in the Journalism Room Friday, Jan. 20 as the Bear Facts staff hosted and interviewed the 12 visiting students from partner school Collegio Santa Ursula in Lima, Peru.   The girls ranging in age from 14-16, are staying with host Ursuline families... Read more »

Homemade Light

Savannah W. '13
January 17, 2012

     Welcome to  Bits & Bytes, written by Ms. Houston’s Digital Application classes.  The focus will be on new and “interesting” technology.  This technology could be existing technology or something you may be using in the near future.  We hope you enjoy the articles and learn about... Read more »

New Year: UA Sports Roll On

Staff
January 12, 2012

     The start of a new year means the continuation of winter sports.  The varsity soccer team started the new year with victories over Preston wood, Trinity and Argyle Christian Academies.  Sporting an 11-0 record, they currently are participating in the Nolan National Elite Prep Showcase     ... Read more »

Princess to Speak at Global Celebration Day

Olivia A. ‘13
January 11, 2012

     This January 18th, on Global Celebration Day, Ursuline Academy of Dallas will be hosting Sarah Culberson, author of A Princess Found.      Raised in West Virginia as an adopted child of two loving parents, Culberson had no knowledge of her heritage or ancestry. When she decided to investigate... Read more »

The One Direction Craze Hits Ursuline

Rachel E. '13
January 10, 2012

     “What is One Direction?” you might ask. Unless you are a teenage girl or have a teenage daughter, you probably wouldn’t know. But at this all girl’s school, and across the country, girls are screaming about the British/Irish boy band consisting of five handsome, young men.      ... Read more »

Hungering For The Games

Courtney N. '14
January 10, 2012

With the excitement of the latest Twilight movie dying down, another movie is hyping up anticipation among Ursuline students. The Hunger Games, the first book in the Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins, has been made into a movie by Lionsgate and will officially be released on March 23, 2012 in the... Read more »