Junior and senior retreat calls for students to take a step back

, Lauren H. '13, and Courtney N. '14
May 2, 2013
Filed under School Features

On Mar. 22nd, the juniors arrived bright and early at Ursuline at 7:15 a.m. so that they could leave for their two day retreat. Retreat this year was at Camp Hoblitzelle in Midlothian, Texas. Once everyone found their cabins and the teachers finally found the hotel they were supposed to stay in, everyone... Read more »

Ursuline student lists ways to conquer grueling finals

Lauren H. '13
May 2, 2013
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It is near the end of the school year, which means that finals are just around the corner. You may be saying to yourself, “Oh I have plenty of time to study for finals, I’ll worry about them later”. It is easy to get sucked into this way of thinking when final exams are a month away, which seems... Read more »

Class of 2014 experiences their Junior Ring Ceremony

Jacquelyn E. '14
April 30, 2013
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The Junior Class of 2014 came to their Junior Ring Ceremony on April 10th with a variety of emotions. Many girls were rightfully excited to see their class ring for the first time after ordering the ring months in advance while others were anxious of making a wrong step and tripping down the red carpet... Read more »

Art Bears Travel to Austin for ISAS

Jacquelyn E. ‘14
April 30, 2013
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An art festival that has grown from including just two local schools in 1967 to now including dozens of schools from across the Southwest region, the ISAS Arts Festival, continues to offer a creative atmosphere for students to exhibit their work and express their artistic abilities. Ursuline students... Read more »

As 2012-2013 school year comes to a close, finals come closer.

Lauren H. '13
April 22, 2013
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The year is coming to an end, just like the focus of the average UA girl. Except the lucky exempt seniors, the rest of the school is starting to prepare for the last hindrance before summer; exams. So before exchanging those saddle shoes for flip flops, take the following simple steps in order to maximize... Read more »

Arabic students teach middle-schoolers about the language

Olivia A. '13
March 7, 2013
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Arabic 3 students at Ursuline have started a new program where they give presentations to middle-schoolers on the importance of Arabic. Arabic teacher Mrs. Benhayda and her Arabic 3 students, Anna A. ’14, Shadhi M. ‘14, Olivia A. ‘13, and Nicki P. ’13, have so far visited St. Paul’s and St.... Read more »

Ursuline sister school, Huaxia, welcomes 2013 Ursuline Delegation

Jacquelyn E. ‘14
March 7, 2013
Filed under China, Partner Schools, School Features

On March 8, another delegation of students traveled across the world to visit Ursuline’s sister school, Huaxia Girl’s Academy, in Beijing for ten days. This year’s delegation of 13 students was accompanied by Mrs. Bourgeois, Ms. Smith, Ms. Yang, Ms. McGlinchey, and Ms. Bauer. Huaxia has a special... Read more »

Bear Facts review of Ursuline spring musical, Crazy For You

Lauren H. ‘13
March 7, 2013
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The Ursuline spring musical, George and Ira Gershwin’s Crazy For You, premiered on February 28 and turned out to be a huge success. The cast performed and sang wonderfully, and the orchestra added an upbeat flair to the production as well. Crazy For You is about a wealthy banker, named Bobby Child,... Read more »

Annual trip to museum MADI reveals unusual combination of art and math

Staff
March 7, 2013
Filed under School Features

Combining art and math may at first seem unlikely, but do not tell that to the girls whose works are currently showing at the mid-town MADI Museum and Gallery (3109 Carlisle St.). Madison M. ’13, Amanda L. ’15, Lauren H. ’15, Ally C. ’15 are current exhibitors as are Darlene N. ’16, Maggie... Read more »

Marriage in the near future for Ms. Rziha & Mr. Weigel

Staff
February 19, 2013
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Planning to officially tie the knot on July 27, 2013 at Pilsen, KS, fiancee Ms. Rziha describes her engagement story: "He bought me a “decoy ring” – a two-year of dating anniversary gift - the day of the proposal so I didn’t think he’d be pulling out the real one that night! We’re getting... Read more »