Community days kick off senior year
August 30, 2010 • Julie J. '11
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Senior year brings many traditions, beginning with a three-day retreat at Sky Ranch for the rising seniors called Community Days. Fun activities in the lake and on the ropes courses, made Community Days the perfect way to kick off the seniors last year together. Students... Read more »
Mr. Matthew Oliver of Ursuline Wimbledon visits campus
June 2, 2010
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Just in time for Dedication Day, Mr. Matthew Oliver, an English teacher and International Programs Director from the Ursuline High School in Wimbledon, came to visit Dallas and spoke about our sister school in England. Mr. Oliver arrived in Dallas for his week-long visit to discuss the possibility of... Read more »
Juniors and seniors reflect on preparations for prom
April 14, 2010 • Mary M. '10
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What do the movies Carrie, Napoleon Dynamite, and Never Been Kissed have in common? A prom scene. The movie industry has depicted the American high school prom as the pinnacle of the high school experience: that magical night when the most popular girl, in a pastel gown, and boy, in a tux, are crowned... Read more »
Students manage to balance schoolwork with outside jobs
April 14, 2010 • Caitlin M. '10
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“There is just not enough time to do my homework!” Kaitlin K. ’12 admits as she balances Ursuline volleyball and her club volleyball commitments. In addition to sports, many girls participate in Ursuline activities such as theatre, NHS, band, choir, newspaper, and other clubs and activities... Read more »
Ursuline Mock Trial team places third at state competition
April 14, 2010 • Marti W. '10
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The Ursuline Mock Trial Team, by their own definition, is a family. This was never more true than when the UA Mock Trial team won third place at their state competition on March 6th, reaching their best finish in the team’s history. “They announced the top 10 teams out loud at the end, and last year... Read more »
Japan Day celebrates international culture
March 11, 2010 • Molly K. '10
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On March 6, Ursuline hosted the World Affairs Council Japan Cultural Immersion Day. This event, organized by Dean of Diversity and Global Education Cecilia Nipp and the Ursuline chapter of the Junior World Affairs Council (JWAC), drew students from several schools across the DFW area for a day of Japanese... Read more »
Students distressed over carpool traffic
March 6, 2010 • Mary M. '10
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It’s 3:43 PM and Courtney S. ’10, has closed her computer, zipped her backpack, and is sitting on the edge of her seat. “St. Angela, watch over the days of our youth. St. Ursula, protect our future.“ Courtney leaps out of her seat, dashes to the door, and power-walks to her car. Courtney... Read more »
Model UN team successful at conference
March 5, 2010 • Esha E. '10
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On January 28-31, 15 Ursuline girls went to Philadelphia to participate in the University of Pennsylvania’s Model UN Conference. The UA team represented the country of Uruguay in 9 separate committees centered around specific issues. Within each committee, the delegates debated their respective... Read more »
Ursuline welcomes Sr. Lois as interim principal
February 20, 2010 • Lee W. '10
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Ursuline recently welcomed a new member to our administration, Sr. Lois Castillon, to act as interim principal while Ms. Bourgeois continues to recover. Sr. Lois has been a part of many different Ursuline communities, most recently serving the Ursuline school in St. Louis, MO. But when Sr. Margaret... Read more »
Five student muscians participate in All-State event
February 2, 2010 • Lauren H. '10, special contributor
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Five students were recently honored for their musical gifts and traveled to San Antonio to showcase their talents. Below is the account of Lauren H. ’10 as she describes the process leading up to All State and her experience at the event: From January 28-30, I had the privilege to participate... Read more »
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