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 »

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 »

Allison Daus ’05 to Succeed Retiring Soccer Head Coach Jamie Cantrell

www.ursulinedallas.org
April 20, 2012

     After nine years of outstanding leadership, Jamie Cantrell has announced her retirement as head soccer coach at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She will be succeeded by Allison Daus ’05, who has served as Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach the past three years.      “It is such a humbling honor... Read more »

4 more Seniors committ to College Athletics

April 11, 2012

Four more senior athletes have signed letters of intent to play NCAA sports next fall.  Anecia R. is headed to Trinity for basketball; Laura F. will attend the University of Arkansas and play soccer while Emily V. will row crew at George Washington University in Washington D. C.  The tennis courts... Read more »

Egg-citing Saturday taking shape

April 4, 2012

A drive by 4900 Walnut Hill Lane on Saturday morning will reveal an unusual sight.  Instead of teen-age girls clad in plaid, onlookers will see several hundred guests, many of them children dressed in Easter attire and holding wicker baskets. Since 1990, the Alumnae Association has sponsored an annual... Read more »

Several to attend ISAS Festival

Jacquelyn E, Adriana M. '13
March 26, 2012

In 1967, Casady School choir sent out two invitations to Wichita Collegiate’s choir and Holland Hall’s choir to participate in the first Independent Schools Association of the Southwest Arts Festival, or as it is known as today: the ISAS Fine Arts Festival. Since then, this event has grown to a regional... Read more »

Freshmen gain business experience

Ellisa B., Francis M. '15
March 23, 2012

“Lemonade stand verses real life,” said Miya L.’15 as she described the Entrepreneur Bazzar.  The Entrepreneur Bazaar of UA’s Algebra/Geometry Yr I classes of Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Giraud’s was a tremendous success and learning project that everyone enjoyed. The objective of this project was... Read more »