Ursuline Academy (Dedham, Massachusetts)

Ursuline Academy
Serviam
I will serve.
Address
85 Lowder Street
Dedham, Massachusetts, (Norfolk County), 02026
 United States
Information
Type Private, All-Girls
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1946
President Mrs. Rosann Whiting
Principal Mrs. Mary Jo Keaney
Asst. Principal Mrs. Patricia Leitsinger
Grades 7–12
Enrollment approx. 450  (2008)
Color(s) Dark Green and White         
Slogan serviam
Song {"Serivam"
Athletics See below
Mascot bear
Nickname UA
Team name Bears
Accreditation(s) New England Association of Schools and Colleges[1]
Newspaper 'The Blazer'
Admissions Director Catherine Spencer
Athletic Director Michael O'Connor
Website www.ursulineacademy.net

Ursuline Academy is an independent college preparatory day school for young women in grades 7–12. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, USA, it is owned and operated by the Ursuline Sisters, a worldwide teaching order. The academy is a private Catholic school located on a 28-acre campus in Dedham, Massachusetts. It provides education in all areas and offers over 20 clubs and 10 varsity sports, all award winning. The Boston Globe has praised Ursulines' athletes, the Bears, as winning the Singelais Award for maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher and excelling in their chosen activity.

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History

The first Ursuline Academy in the Boston area opened in Charlestown in 1819, but in 1834 the school was burned to the ground by a mob. In 1946, the Ursuline Sisters returned at the request of then-Archbishop Richard Cushing and began anew with a small school on Arlington Street. In 1957, the growing school relocated to its present site.[2]

Notable Alumnae

Clubs and organizations

  • Art Club - A club where students with an interest in art meet to do projects throughout the year.
  • The Blazer - The school newspaper.
  • Choral Club - A select group of students who sing at liturgies and school-sponsored activities.
  • Social Justice on Film - A club that studies classic films, as well as those on social justice.
  • Current Events - A club that discusses recent events in the government.
  • Drama Club - This club produces twp performances a year: a play in the fall and a musical in the spring. Recent performances have included Me and My Girl, Annie, Cinderella and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
  • French Club - Students meet once a month to expand in French culture.
  • Glee Club - A club that joins for the focus of singing and its enjoyment.
  • Humanities Club - Meeting once a month, this club brings speakers to the students, as well as sponsoring many trips to musical productions, such as Riverdance, Wicked and The Lion King.
  • Library Council - A group of students who assist the librarians.
  • Math League - Students join to compete with other schools in six meetings a year.
  • National Honor Society - A tutoring program run by Guidance and upperclassmen.
  • Peer Ministry - A Catholic prayer group that discusses religious topics.
  • SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) - This club focuses on encouraging good life choices and promotes many theme days such as "Reality Day" and "Switch-It-Up! Day."
  • S.O.S. (Students Offer Service) - A club solely focused on the school's motto: Serviam.
  • Spanish Club - A club based on Spanish and Latin American culture.
  • Speech Team - The Ursuline Academy Speech Team competes regionally in speech and debate in the Massachusetts Forensics League.
  • Student Ambassadors - A club that sponsors programs such as potluck suppers for incoming students, the Big Sister Program, and the open house.
  • Student Council - An elected group of students (two from each grade) that promotes the school and meets weekly acting as the school's government. Each year, the elected president and vice-president of the school attend the Ursuline Conference.
  • Yearbook - Students gather to capture each year's treasured moments.

Athletics

Interscholastic Athletic Teams
Basketball V, JV, JH Winter
Ice hockey V, JV Winter
Cross-Country V, JV, JH Fall
Golf V Spring
Soccer V, JV, JH Fall
Softball V, JV, JH Spring
Swimming and Diving V, JV Fall
Tennis V Spring
Track (indoor) V Winter
Track (outdoor) V, JV, JH Spring
Volleyball V, JV, JH Fall
Lacrosse V, JV Spring
Field Hockey V,JH Fall

References

  1. ^ NEASC-CIS. "NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools". http://cis.neasc.org/cis_directory_of_schools. Retrieved 2009-07-28. 
  2. ^ History Official site.

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