"Destiny is not always a destination, but rather a path to becoming your best self." ~ Darlene Luccio Jordan '85, 2013 Commencement Speaker
The 65 seniors of the Class of 2013 received their diplomas from Ursuline Academy at Graduation on Sunday, June 2. Despite high temperatures, the students and their families enjoyed a beautiful ceremony. Co-valedictorians Chantal Chammas and Meghan Grela addressed their classmates (a video of both speeches is below). Read Chantal's speech in PDF format here, and Meghan's speech in PDF format here.
We were also thrilled to welcome Darlene Luccio Jordan '85 back to campus to deliver the alumnae keynote address to the graduates (video of the keynote address is below). She told the graduates about her journey since graduating from Ursuline to college, law school, work as an asisstant district attorney and her most recent endeavors as a charitable fundraiser. Mrs. Jordan told the graduating seniors, "Destiny is not always a destination, but rather a path to becoming your best self." Thank you to Mrs. Jordan for sharing your experiences and wisdom with the Class of 2013!
Congratulations to the following award recipients:
- Stephanie Gioioso, Serviam Award
- The Serviam Award is a great honor in Ursuline schools worldwide and seeks to reward outstanding traits of leadership in service, awareness of others, acceptance of responsibility and academic achievement.
- Alessandra Santone, Sister Mercedes Videira Medal
- Established in 2009, this special award is presented to a student who best embodies the qualities of an Ursuline woman as embodied by Sister Mercedes herself: integrity, humility, generosity and concern for others, coupled with a deep love for the Academy. Sister Mercedes is a former principal of the Academy.
- Caroline Gailius, Principal's Award
- The Principal's Award is given to a student in recognition of her appreciation of the benefits of her Christian education, her leadership on behalf of her class and her willingness to serve others.
Watch video highlights from the graduation ceremony, as well as videos of each of the speeches, below.
Commencement Speaker Darlene Luccio Jordan '85:
Co-valedictory Addresses: