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 »
College Advice From Seniors to Juniors
January 27, 2010 • Caitlin M. '10
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With SAT and ACT tests set in place and the overwhelming number of emails from prospective colleges, juniors find the last semester of the school year to bring more stress than relief. As the spring semester begins, juniors begin to realize that college applications are no longer a far... Read more »
Time Crunch
January 27, 2010 • Laura C. '10
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“TIME! Put your pencils down.” A low-pitched groan escapes from the class as they begrudgingly pass in their tests. You have a sickening feeling in your stomach about the test as you begin to pack up your belongings. That’s when you notice a girl who has extended time continue... Read more »
Somebody’s watching you: Security steps at the Academy
January 27, 2010 • Molly K. '10
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Close your eyes and picture your daily routine at Ursuline. Imagine yourself wandering the hallways, navigating through the “Freshman Lounge”, tripping over carpet lumps in Cass Hall, and admiring the portables as they desperately hold on to life. The next time you see these sights,... Read more »
Bike lane added to campus
December 14, 2009 • Marti W. '10
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This morning you may have noticed an additional lane in the parking lot, which quickly became a topic of conversation among the students. Though no students have been observed riding their bikes to school this year, some seniors can remember freshman year when Michelle M. ’10 would ride her bike... Read more »
Snowball frenzy over nutty cupcakes
December 4, 2009 • Laura C. '10
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The excitement was so thick you could smell it in the air. Then again, the delightful fragrant was probably coming from the 192 cupcakes sitting on the tables in Haggar. The day had finally arrived to pick the Snowball Court for this year’s dance. Following the tradition, the court was chosen... Read more »
New clubs provide students with new options
December 2, 2009 • Caitlin M. '10
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Each year students create new clubs, bringing their own interests and service opportunities to fellow students at Ursuline at the start of the new school year. This year, the Red Cross Club, created by Emilie F. ‘11 and Courtney B. ’11, was added as a new service club geared towards students hoping... Read more »
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