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The following players were named to the 10-4A All District Team.
First Team:
Jenna Jurisich-Pitcher
Cassidy Eymard-Catcher
Sarah Treadaway-Infield
Gabby Brown-Outfield
Utility:
Rachel Rabalais
Kailyn Benoit
Congratulations!
Ursuline Academy’s three valedictorians delivered memorable speeches at graduation on May 12.
Click below to read each one.
Ursuline Academy elementary students and high school Biology I students collaborated this week on earth-friendly projects and lessons. Biology I students created five learning stations to teach the ES students about the earth, each with a focus on subjects such as pollution, habitats, and the food chain. The students also collected water bottles discarded after lunch in the UA cafeteria. Each day’s pile was kept separately and at the end of the week the kindergarteners and third graders lined them up to see how many were thrown out each day. After evaluating the graph they created on the gym floor, the students lined the bottles around the perimeter of the basketball court and stretched out beside them. It took a total of 51 people to equal the length of the 1,000+ bottles thrown out in one week.
The bottles will now be repurposed in a variety of ways, including as planters for Biology I and as sun catchers for the kindergarten class. The remaining bottles will be sent to a recycling center.
Ursuline Academy high school uniforms may be ordered from Schumacher’s at a discounted price until Saturday, May 19.
Click here to view the order form.
Schumacher’s School Uniforms & Shoes
3601 Hessmer Ave.
Metairie, LA 70002
504-454-0427
fax 504-889-0444
Amid cloudy skies and intermittent rain showers on Saturday, May 12, the Merry Mac Class of 2012 took their final steps as Ursuline students and became alumnae. To the joy of the Macs, the skies cleared enough for the class to take their traditional portrait on the front steps. An hour later, they entered the auditorium to receive their diplomas and final awards. Three graduates, Rachel Foret, Marjorie Rawle, and Katie Stahel received valedictory honors while Jo Ripoll was honored as salutatorian. The Sedes Sapientiae award, named for a title of Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, was likewise presented to Katie Stahel. The CLC Medal, given to the student best exemplifying the Ursuline values of Courtesy, Loyalty, and Courage was awarded to Marci Holstein.
More photos to come.
Dressed in plaid tams and sashes, the the Merry Macs of 2012 celebrated their Senior Farewell Mass with the high school community. On their way to chapel, each Senior Mac received a red rose from her little sister. After graduation, these little sister Scotties will officially become Macs. Following the mass, the Senior Macs were presented with awards celebrating their achievements from their final year at Ursuline Academy. The Senior Farewell Mass kicks of the final countdown to graduation.
Volleyball
Summer camp is all about having fun and making the most of opportunities to improve individual skills and team play. Ursuline Volleyball Camps are successful because its coaches blend excitement with opportunity! UA Volleyball Camps are directed by the Ursuline Volleyball Coaching Staff, lead by Head Coach, Jay Jay Juan. Coach Juan and his staff bring a level of expertise that will help each athlete develop at her own level.
Participation in the camps develops higher self-confidence in a positive learning environment and reinforces players’ feelings that they are doing all that they can to improve their game. We look forward to sharing our challenging and fun camp experience with you.
Session 1 : June 4 – June 8 (9AM — noon)
Session 2 : June 11 – June 15 (9AM — noon)
For more information, visit www.ursulinevolleyballcamps.com.
Basketball
Facilitated by Ursuline’s basketball coaching staff and led by Head Basketball Coach Andrea Williams, Ursuline Basketball Camp is designed to introduce girls to the technical aspects of basketball. The program includes training on defensive and offensive techniques and an introduction to tactics of the game. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals such as ball handling, passing, shooting form, defensive footwork, and, of course, having fun! Current members of the high school varsity program serve as camp counselors.
June 25 – June 29 (9AM — noon)
For more information, visit www.ursulinebasketballcamps.com.
Softball
The program goal is to stimulate a love of the game in young athletes by showing them how to succeed while laying the foundation for their development. The Ursuline Softball Camp will focus on the fundamentals of softball including all aspects of hitting, defensive skills, and pitching. The camp seeks to develop and improve each player’s skills and self confidence as a softball player.
June 18 – June 22 (9AM — noon)
For more information, visit www.ursulinesoftballcamp.com.
Click picture to watch the Class of 2012 as they approach the National Shrine of Our Lady.
Congratulations to the Merry Macs of 2012. At 8:00 a.m., the more than 100 Merry Macs gathered in St. Ursula’s Hall to begin the most exciting day of their lives …… Graduation. For those of us who love the little “traditions” that are common throughout Ursuline Academy, we thought you may enjoy watching this year’s senior class walk from St. Ursula’s Hall to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor to begin its Baccalaureate Mass.
Once again, congratulations to the Merry Macs of 2012 !
On Monday, May 10, 2012 Cassidy Eymard and Irianne Nicholas signed athletic scholarships to play basketball in college.
Cassidy Eymard signed a scholarship to play at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Irianne Nicholas signed an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Labette Community College in Parsons, Kansas. Congratulations and good luck!
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