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Elementary School Principal Kim Harper was chosen as 2012 Distinguished Alumna by the University of New Orleans. Ms. Harper will be honored on May 9 at the College of Education and Human Development’s thirty-ninth honors reception at the Geoghegan Grand Ballroom in UNO’s Alumni Center. Congratulations to Ms. Harper for receiving this prestigious honor!

Saturday was no ordinary Saturday, at least not for the Ursuline Track Team.  Five girls participated in the 2012 LHSAA State Track and Field meet.

At 11am, Elissa Parker and Kristina Hugel begin their warmups.  Both girls were excited about their first state meets. Kristina made a great showing and finish 7th in the javelin. Elissa set the bar high with her first jump jumping 18′2.  She finish the long jump competition placing third, breaking her own personal and school records. Great job Elissa!  What a way to end a senior year!  Ursuline is so proud of you.

The fun had only just begun.  Shortly after the long jump, Caroline Knecht began to prepare for the 1600 meter run. She began her warmup around 2:45 PM.  Her nerves were in check, and she began to prepare mentally.  All the girls lined up on the track , the gun sounded, and the race began. Caroline started the race in third and remained in third until the last 200 meters. Caroline sprinted the last 200 meters passing the two girls ahead of her.  She finished the race with the time of 5:20.54, capturing the state title championship.  Congratulation Caroline finishing first and breaking her own school record.

The  day ended with 1600 meter relay. With a delay in the meet due to weather,  the girls: Elissa, Caroline, Alex Vicari, and Kealani Gaspard anxiously waited for the weather to pass. After waiting for over an hour, the girls began to warm up. This was an exciting race from the beginning to the end. Elissa led off,  handing the baton  to Caroline, Caroline held the place  and handed off to Alex who brought the girls back into third.  Alex handed off to Kealani and she maintained their position to the end. The girls finish third and set a new school record running 4:11.00.

Congratulations ladies!  Ursuline is so proud of you all.  Thank you  for a wonderful season.

Cydney Evans-Captain
Mallory Wollfarth- Captain
Kennedi Lavigne
Ashley Barbier
Jaylyn Edison
Khylee Melancon|
Shelby Dunbar
Paige Durel
Caroline Knowles
Jordan Richard
Kennedi Greenwood
Katlynn Jourdan
Mallory Picou
Abbe Tassin
Tiffany Charlot
Sarah Hille

2012-2013 Student Council Members

President – Ella Brown

Secretary – Christian Shepard

Treasurer – Camille Humphreys

7^th Grade Representatives

Bethany Black

Karrington Knight

Marcelle Olivier

Taylor Thomas

Isabelle Ward

Julia Whitlow

6^th Grade Representatives

 Cameron Barnes

Mykah Brown

Marie Foret

Diana Ledet

Lauren Songy

Camryn Wisniewski

 5^th Grade Representatives

Gloria Davies

Sarah Dyer

Sarah Marlar

Brooke Nguyen

Samantha Sullivan

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 UA Middle School Cheerleaders

Alexis Rodrigue

Blaine Fassbender

Shannon Blackden

Caroline Barbier

Katherine Musso

Calyn Cantrelle

Hannah Bialous

Riley Reech

Elyse Burnham 

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 UA Ursulette Dance Team

Molly Richard – Captain

Taylor Thomas – Captain

Julianna Dimitri

Maddie Evans

Camille Humphreys

Natalie Richard

Victoria Porretto

Jonte’ Bernard

Anna Dawson

Hannah Dorner

Abby Haydel

Marcelle Olivier

Madison Boten

Kathleen Brechtel

Caroline Castle

Olivia Culotta

Bella Dardana

Laci Darensburg

Rachel Durand

Marguerite Eppling

Logan Patin

Madison Priestley

Lauren Songy

Abby Strohmeyer

Madison Suell

Sydney Wisniewski

Olivia Cerminaro

Mia LeBoutillier

Allyson Rodriguez

Amaya Wilson

Taylor Davis

Sarah Dyer

The third grade class learned about the history of New Orleans and the Ursuline nuns during the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans.  The girls went on a field trip to take a children’s walking tour of the French Quarter and to tour the Hermann-Grima House in the French Quarter.  On Monday, April 30th, the girls celebrated the 200th birthday of Louisiana becoming a state.

Scholarship recipients for the 2012-13 school year and their families gathered on May 3 for a reception in the Museum. After breakfast and a few words from President Kane, the honorees took pictures with their family members and received Ursuline gift bags.

Elissa Parker lead team in regionals setting a new school record in the long jump jumping 17′10 feet long.  She tied for first place and she is heading to State.  She also participated in the 300 m hurdles setting a new school record 49.11 and placing fourth.

Caroline Knecht placed 1st in the 1600 meter run setting a new school record of 5:28 and was the second leg on the 4×400 meter relay.

The 4×400 meter relay team placed first and will compete next at the State Meet.  Parker ran the lead off leg with Knecht following.  Alex Thomas and Kealani Gaspard were the third and fourth legs of the relay team.  They ran an outstanding time of 4:11.95,  smashing their own school record of 4.20.70.

Kris Hugel will compete in the State Meet in javelin.

Congratulation girls!  Good luck in the 2012 Track and Field State Meet.