Though it is only February, preparations have already begun for next year here at Ursuline Academy! Current students are in the process of course selection for the 2013-2014 school year and calendar planning is under way. Acceptances letters have been mailed to the students who will become the next generation of Ursuline girls when they join us in the fall of 2013.
On Thursday, February 14, Ursuline Academy hosted an Accepted Students Reception to welcome the admitted students and their families to our community! Parents attended a Q&A session with current students, faculty and current parents, while the admitted students enjoyed a Talent Showcase in the gym. The UA girls wowed the crowd as they showed off their singing, dancing and musical skills, along with a comedy performance. The cast of the mid-year play performed a scene from A Midsummer Night's Dream ahead of their performance on Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. here at Ursuline.
The highlight of the evening by far was the "Student Voices" portion of the evening, when four of our students gave speeches about their Ursuline experiences.
7th grader Jackie Hayes spoke about the friends and role models she has found among the upperclassmen who are her track teammates:
Freshman Sydnie Healy, the daughter of an Ursuline alumna, shared her family's Ursuline story with the audience:
Sophomore Allie Erk Thompson told the admitted students how Ursuline has helped her find her voice, both in the classroom and on the volleyball court:
Senior Taylor Hartley reflected back on how her years at Ursuline have given her the strength and confidence to find her way, even in times of difficulty:
Thank you to all our student speakers for sharing your stories!