Looking Ahead to Second Semester

 Dear Ursuline Community,

Mid-term exams are over, the first semester has drawn to a close and the year 2012 is in full swing here at Ursuline Academy.

We are looking forward to our gatherings as a community in the coming months: performances of The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza during the last weekend in January, the Spaghetti Supper on January 28 and the Father/Daughter Dance on February 3.  We will also celebrate the Feast of St. Angela Merici, the founder of the Ursuline Order, in a liturgy on January 27.  Please join us as we come together to celebrate the Ursuline community at these events!

The Mass honoring St. Angela on the 27^th will lead into Catholic Schools Week, which takes place from January 29-February 3, 2012.  As we celebrate our Catholic identity, I thank you all for partnering with Ursuline Academy in the education of your daughters.

Throughout this season of winter, we will cheer on our Ursuline athletes and Robotics Club as they compete in their events, as well as support the endeavors of our other clubs and extracurricular activities.

We are also grateful for the many blessings we have here at Ursuline Academy.  Members of the Class of 2012 have been the recipients of much good news in the new year, with the class gaining admission to a total of 70 colleges and universities thus far.  And we continue to be blessed with a wonderful faculty, staff and parent volunteer community.  Thank you for all that you do for Ursuline Academy.

May God’s peace be with you always!

Sincerely,

Rosann M. Whiting

President

Class of 2011 Comes Home to Ursuline Academy

They walked the halls, talked to their teachers and classmates and snacked in the Tea Room, just like old times.  Last Friday, the Class of 2011 came home to Ursuline Academy for their Yearbook Signing.

“It feels like we never left,” said Shannon ’11, who attends Loyola University Chicago.  “I even looked for my old parking space when I pulled into the parking lot.”

It is a tradition at Ursuline Academy for the graduating class to return to their alma mater in January for their Yearbook Signing.  This year’s class was eagerly anticipating being together again and seeing their yearbooks for the first time.

“It’s good to see everyone and talk about the last five months of our lives,” said Dana ’11.  “We all missed each other.  You always want to go back to the people you’re close to.”

And not only do the girls miss each other, but they also miss their green plaid skirts!  The general consensus among the Class of 2011 was that they missed their UA uniforms.

Anna ’11, a student at Harvard and member of the Crimson crew team, said, “I miss the uniform, rolling out of bed and putting the skirt on.”

Tara ’11 attends McGill University in Montreal and enjoys the international setting for learning.

“I love being in a big city, and it’s very European,” she said.  “But I do miss the all-girls classes.  Boys tend to take over, so you have to assert yourself like an Ursuline girl.”

Tara also praised the small classes and teacher interaction at her alma mater.  “Don’t take it for granted while you are here,” she advised her fellow Ursuline girls, after taking a physics class with 700 students this past semester.

The Ursuline community welcomed the Class of 2011 back with open arms and was thrilled to hear about their college adventures across the country and the world!  Come back any time ladies; it was wonderful to see you!  You will always have a home here at Ursuline.

To see more highlights from the event, check out the Photos and Videos of the Week page!