State Tennis Tournament
Seniors Vy Hoang and Lexie Tsudis qualified for the Division II Girls’ State Tennis Tournament. Vy and Lexie qualified for the state tournament after defeating Orville in the Akron District Competition on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Springside Racquet Club. Both Vy and Lexie are four year members of the Ursuline Girls’ Tennis Team. The… Continue reading
Anatomy Lab Receives Gift of Skeletons & Microscopes
The Wilfred J. Sanders Anatomy Lab recently benefitted from the generosity of many alumni and friends of Ursuline. A special appeal was made this summer to alumni and friends of Ursuline who have chosen to enter the medical field. The lab is now home to 15 brand new achromatic microscopes and 8 resin skeleton models for… Continue reading
Class of 2023 Joins the Ursuline Family
Ursuline High School will hold a special information night for prospective parents Wednesday, November 7th at 7:00 P.M. in the Deibel-Morley Arts Center on the Ursuline campus. At that time, the Ursuline administrative team will present a program regarding tuition, financial aid, college preparatory curriculum, the dress code, extra-curricular programs and the spiritual environment of… Continue reading
1:1 Chromebook Program Unrolls
Ursuline High School implemented the “1:1 Program” for the Freshmen Class of 2022. The program will provide each member of the Freshmen Class with a Chromebook. The total cost is $50,000 and has been funded by alumni support and an anonymous donor. “1-to-1 Programs” are also known as ‘anywhere, anytime, or laptops for students’ programs.… Continue reading
Retreat Program
Each September Ursuline students participate in a retreat program. The senior and junior retreats are held at the Villa Maria Educational Center and the sophomore and freshman retreats are held at Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University. Each retreat is designed to foster class unity, enhance prayer life, and deepen relationships with God. The high… Continue reading
Alexander Stoneman ’19 Named National Merit Semi-Finalist
Ursuline High School is proud to announce that Alexander Stoneman ’19 has been named a National Merit Semifinalist. This accolade ranks Alex in the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide. Roughly 1.6 million high school juniors across the nation entered the competition by taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT.) In addition to his… Continue reading
Welcome Back to School!
The 2018-2019 school year is set to begin on Monday, August 20, 2018 for the Class of 2022 and Tuesday, August 21, 2018 for the entire school. The estimated enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is 465: 245 boys and 220 girls. The faculty will include 3 Administrators, 1 Diocesan Priest, 1 Ursuline Sister and… Continue reading
National Speech and Debate Tournament Results
Ursuline High School is proud to announce the results of the National Forensic League Speech and Debate Finals held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida June 18 – 22, 2018. Four members of the Ursuline Speech and Debate Team qualified for this prestigious competition. Alex Stoneman ’19 and Adam (Buddy) Dwinnells ’19 finished 22nd and 23rd respectively… Continue reading
Class of 2018
Ursuline High School will graduate the Class of 2018 at its 110 th Annual Commencement Exercises held at Stambaugh Auditorium on Sunday, May 27, at 1:00 P.M. The speaker will be Patricia Fleming. Ms. Fleming is a life-long Catholic School Educator. She served Ursuline as Assistant Principal from 1983 -1995 and as Principal from 1995… Continue reading
2018 Summer Camp Series
Register Now! Elementary school students from around the Mahoning Valley are invited to join Ursuline High School for the 2018 Summer Camp Series! Spend time with the Ursuline Faculty, Coaches and students this summer to further develop your talents and interests or try your hand at something new! Each camper will… Continue reading
National Honor Society Induction
Ursuline High School inducted 40 members of the junior class to the Ursuline Chapter of the National Honor Society. Students were admitted to the organization on the basis of service, scholarship, character, and leadership. Following the ceremony, a reception was held for the inductees and their guests in the Ursuline Library and Learning Center. Dr. Eric… Continue reading
Nicaragua Mission Trip
On April 2, 2018 representatives from Ursuline High School traveled to Grenada, Nicraragua to complete mission work. The group worked with International Samaritan in the garbage dump community outside of Grenada, Nicaragua. 11 students, as well as six adult chaperones, spent the week in Nicaragua completing a building project at a house for a single mother,… Continue reading
O’Horo Cafeteria Dedicated
Ursuline formally dedicated the new cafeteria on Monday, March 26, 2018 with a blessing and reception in the space. The O’Horo Family was honored for being the lead donor on the project. The Ursuline Family sincerely thanks the O’Horo’s for their continued friendship and support. Father Murphy led the service while Ursuline junior Alex Stoneman… Continue reading
5 & 6th Grade Day
The Ursuline High School Student Ambassadors welcomed over 200 local 5 & 6th grade students to Ursuline on Friday, March 23, 2018. With over 30 sessions to choose from, the 5 & 6th graders had the opportunity to experience high school for the day. Sessions included work in the areas of art, science, math, world… Continue reading
3rd & 4th Grade Science Fun Night
3rd and 4th graders are welcome to join the Ursuline Student Ambassadors on Saturday, April 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. for Science Fun Night. Games, prizes, snacks and a STEM museum with hands-on, interactive displays await students. Science will come alive for our young guests in a dynamic way. To RSVP, please visit https://ursuline.com/events/4th-grade-fun-night-2/ by Monday, April… Continue reading
Ohio Speech League Speech and Debate State Competition
The Ursuline High School Speech and Debate team finished 20th out of 87 teams at the Ohio Speech League Speech and Debate State Competition held in Sylvania, Ohio March 1-3, 2018. The team is coached by Mrs. Joan Williams. Alex Stoneman ’19 finished second in the state in Congressional Debate. Adam Dwinnells ’19 received “Best… Continue reading
Experience Ursuline – Class of 2022 Registration & Shadow Days
Members of the Ursuline Administration will host the Catholic elementary school students, regardless of their feeder school affiliation, and their parents on Saturday, March 10 at 10am to complete the registration process. These events will be held in the Ursuline Library and Learning Center. Parents are encouraged to RSVP for one of the two events… Continue reading
Ursuline Theatre Department Presents “The Crucible”
The Ursuline High School Fine and Performing Arts Department is proud to present “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. This play is a dramatized story of the Salem witchcraft trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692 and 1693. Performance dates are February 23 and 24 at 7:00 pm in the Deibel Morley Arts Center. Tickets… Continue reading
2018 Shamrock Raffle
The SHAMROCK RAFFLE the will kick-off on Tuesday, January 30th . Tickets are $10 each. The prizes are: 1st Prize: $5,000 2nd Prize: $2,500 3rd , 4th and 5th Prizes: $1,000 The drawing will be held Saturday, March 10th at the Home and School Association Reverse Raffle Dinner. Each student is asked to sell 10… Continue reading
Ursuline Band Receives Grant from the Home Savings Charitable Foundation
Ursuline High School is grateful to the Home Savings Charitable Foundation for the recent donation to the Band Program. The Marching Band performed at the Christmas Parade in Downtown Youngstown on December 1st. Photo ID: Sarah Skiver, Christian Pinto, Mr. John Peplowski (Band Director), Rocco Shasho and Gabriella Augustin
“Noises Off” Takes the Stage
The Ursuline High School Deibel Morley Arts Center’s curtain will once again rise for the fall play, Noises Off. Called “the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and off stage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in… Continue reading
Ursuline Celebrates Christmas
Ursuline High School is busy preparing for the Christmas holiday. The Student Ambassadors welcomed our elementary school friends on Saturday, December 2 for Christmas at the U and The Christmas Painting Party. Photos from both events may be found here. The Ursuline Concert Band and Choir will perform sounds of the season on Tuesday, December… Continue reading
Ursuline’s New Middle School Speech & Debate Team
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade students are invited to join our middle school speech and debate team to learn public speaking skills, meet new friends, and have fun! Coached by the Ursuline coaches and current team members, the middle school team will meet once a week for practice at Ursuline and compete on select Saturdays.… Continue reading
Ursuline Celebrates the Feast of Saint Ursula
The Ursuline Family celebrated the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, Saint Ursula, with Mass. Ursuline honored the 2017 Distinguished Alumni, Mrs. Cindy Herubin Francisco ’83 and Mr. John Herubin ’80, commissioned 14 members of the senior class and 3 faculty members as Eucharistic Ministers and offered baby items for Catholic Charities in order of… Continue reading
Ursuline Day of Service
Ursuline High School hosted the annual “Ursuline Day of Service” on Saturday, October 28, 2017. A rainy and cold morning did not stop our community minded students! Many students and faculty members joined together to help the following local service agencies; Beatitude House, Casa Madre (Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry), Know Your Neighborhood Coalition, Dorothy Day… Continue reading
Christmas at the U & Christmas Painting Party
Celebrate the Christmas holiday with the Ursuline Family! Students in kindergarten – second grade are invited to attend “Christmas at the U” on Saturday, December 2 from 9:30-11:30am in the Ursuline cafeteria. Students will sing carols, make Christmas crafts, enjoy holiday readings, snack on Christmas treats and visit with Santa. Please RSVP in advance for… Continue reading
Ursuline Students Celebrate “Mooney Week”
The Ursuline-Cardinal Mooney varsity football game will be held on Friday, October 20, at Stambaugh Stadium at 7:30 p.m. This exciting football rivalry, which began 59 years ago, continues to be THE football event of the season for the local community. Cardinal Mooney is the home team for this year’s football game. Ursuline fans are… Continue reading
Ursuline Plans Poverty Awareness Week
Pope Francis recently wrote “Let us love not in words, but in deeds” declaring Sunday, November 19, 2017 The World Day of the Poor. Ursuline High School will observe the World Day of the Poor by hosting “Poverty Awareness Week” November 13-17, 2017. The entire school will take part in lessons highlighting the plight of… Continue reading
Students Celebrate Class Retreats
During the month of September each class at Ursuline experienced a class retreat. The freshman and sophomore retreat was held at Youngstown State University and was directed by Mr. Bob Kloos of Beacon Street Ministries. The junior and senior retreat was held at the Villa Maria Educational Center and led by their retreat staff. Inspired… Continue reading
The Sandy Hook Promise
Ursuline High School welcomed Andre Elliott of The Sandy Hook Promise Foundation on September 20, 2017. Mr. Elliott presented the first of two high school self esteem assembles to the students. The program, entitled “Starts with Hello”, is designed to empower teenagers to create a sense of inclusion and community. The program was created to… Continue reading
Chris Stefanick Delivers Inspiring Message
Chris Stefanick talked to the student body on September 20, 2017 to prepare them for the upcoming celebration of Pro Life Month. Chris’ message of love and life was inspiring to our young adults. Chris is best known for his Confirmation preparation series entitled “Choosen” and is an internationally recognized youth minister. Chris dazzled… Continue reading
Colin Hits a Hole in One
Senior Colin Faloon, a member of the Ursuline Golf Team, earned his first career hole in one on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the Wooster General Cup at Wooster Country Club. It was a 170 yard, par 3 hole. Colin used an 8 iron on the hole. In addition to his stellar shot, Colin… Continue reading
Ursuline High School Presents Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Feast of Saint Ursula Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, October 24th at 10:00 A.M. in the school gymnasium. The twenty-ninth annual Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented at the liturgy. Each year, this award is given to graduates of Ursuline High School who have distinguished themselves by dedicated service to our school and to the… Continue reading
Class of 2017 Graduates
Ursuline High School will graduate the Class of 2017 at its 109 th Annual Commencement Exercises held at Stambaugh Auditorium on Sunday, May 28, at 4:00 P.M. The speaker will be Vera Herbert (U ’07), a writer on the hit NBC show, This Is Us. Vera is a graduate from the University of North Carolina… Continue reading
Ursuline Inducts 12 Into Athletic Hall of Fame
Ursuline inducted 12 members into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 27 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Hall of Fame traces its beginning to 1975 when Principal Tom Carey approached Bob Miller ’39 with the idea of starting an All-Sports Hall of Fame. The first athletes were inducted on November 29,… Continue reading
Alumni Baseball Game Held on May 20
Alumni Baseball Players were invited to participate in a friendly softball game on Saturday, May 20th at Harrison Field (across from the MVR). The former players were in winning form during the 9-inning game. Home runs were hit by Robert Switka ’08 and Ryan Strollo ’13. Guest coaches were former UHS baseball coaches, Matt Giambattista… Continue reading
2017 Summer Camp Series
Ursuline High School is proud to present an expanded summer camp series during June and July. Camps will be held in the following areas: Art, Boys’ Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Girls’ Basketball, Speech & Debate, Soccer, Spanish, Theatre, and Volleyball. Please follow this link for more information and to register for the camps. If you have… Continue reading
Mr. John Ulicney & Mr. Fred Sanders Science Labs Dedicated
On Monday, April 10 the Ursuline Family joined in prayer to dedicate and bless the new Biology and Anatomy Labs at Ursuline. Room 132 and Room 134 will forever be named for Ursuline science teachers Mr. John Ulicney and Mr. Fred Sanders. The labs are a lasting tribute to two Ursuline legends who spent a… Continue reading
2017 Fine Arts Assembly
The Ursuline Fine and Performing Arts Department presented their annual showcase on Friday, April 7, 2017. Department Chair Mr. Ed Victor opened the assembly highlighting the importance of the arts and faith in our lives. The Ursuline Concert Band performed, a piece from the upcoming musical Guys and Dolls was presented, the Speech and Debate Team… Continue reading
Guys and Dolls Spring Performance
The Deibel Morley Arts Center will raise its curtain on May 12 and 13 at 7pm and May 14 at 2pm for the spring production of Guys and Dolls. Prior to the May 13 performance an alumni reception will be held in the Library and Learning Center. Alumni cast members from the ’79, ’90, and… Continue reading
Scholastic Art Show Winners
The Scholastic Art Awards program is the largest annual student art competition in the United States. Founded in 1927 by Scholastic Inc., the awards program is dedicated to recognizing the achievements of young artists. The program has recognized more than 13 million creative teenagers, including Andy Warhol and Robert Redford, in its 90-year history. 560… Continue reading
Mahoning Valley Bridge Building Competition
The Ursuline Physics Class recently competed in the Mahoning Valley Miniature Bridge Building Competition at Youngstown State University. There were 38 total teams competing. Our team of Ian Murphy, Alex Musser, and Marquisk Wilkins held the 8th most weight. Our team of Nic Beike, Marie Bond, and Jennifer Woodford was 4th overall in efficiency and… Continue reading
Ursuline Seniors Named Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program
Aaron Coates and Marie Bond, Ursuline High School Seniors, have been named finalists in the 61st Annual National Merit Scholarship Program because of their outstanding scores on the PSAT. Their scores place them in the 99th percentile of the 1.5 million students who took the test. They are now eligible for thousands of scholarships. Aaron… Continue reading
Boys’ Basketball Wins District Championship
One week after the Lady Irish clinched the District Title, the Boys’ Basketball Team did the same in convincing fashion. The Irish defeated Salem 70-33 to claim the trophy. Before defeating Salem, the Irish defeated Southeast, Cardinal Mooney, and Girard to play in the championship game. The Irish now will play in the Regional Tournament… Continue reading
Alex Stoneman ’19 Wins State Congressional Debate Tournament
The Ohio High School Speech League (OHSSL) hosted the annual state Speech and Debate tournament in Cleveland, Ohio on March 3 and 4, 2017. Ursuline qualified 7 students to the tournament. Out of 214 competitors, sophomore Alex Stoneman earned first prize honors at the tournament in the Congressional Debate category. Alex is the youngest… Continue reading
Lady Irish Win District Championship
With wins over Crestview and Cardinal Mooney, the Lady Irish Basketball Team, coached by Vanessa Dickson ’06, earned their spot in the District Final game against previously undefeated Columbiana. The Lady Irish defeated Columbiana 60-46 and earned their place in the regional tournament. Keep up to date with the Division 3 Girls’ Basketball Bracket here. … Continue reading
5th & 6th Grade Day
Students in grades 5 and 6 are invited to join the Ursuline High School Family on Friday, March 31, 2017. Students will choose three sessions to complete throughout the day. Sessions include distance learning experiences, art and drama instruction, physical education opportunities, foreign language instruction, STEM projects, and more! Students are provided with lunch. All… Continue reading
Ursuline Alumna Wins Hollywood Award
Vera Herbert (’07) was a winner at the Writer’s Guild of America Annual Awards. Vera, a “This Is Us,” writer penned the ninth episode of the NBC drama entitles, “The Trip.” The ceremony took place at the Beverly HIlls Hilton. Herbert, a graduate of the North Carolina School for the Arts, said, “I am so… Continue reading
Ursuline High School Welcomes the Class of 2021
Applications are now be accepted for the Ursuline Class of 2021. If you are seeking an application for admission, please call the Ursuline Office at 330-744-4563. Please submit applications for review. Shadow Days are still available for schedule. Prospective Students are encouraged to spend a Shadow Day at UHS to experience a typical school day.… Continue reading
“Peter and the Starcatcher” Performances
The Deibel Morley Arts Center will host the winter musical, Peter and the Starcatcher, on February 23 and 24 at 7pm and February 25 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available at the box office or can be reserved by calling the Ursuline office at… Continue reading
Phone-A-Thon Begins for Annual Appeal
The Phone-A-Thon began last week with Ursuline Student Ambassadors calling alumni around the country for a gift to the Annual Appeal. So far, 541 alumni and friends have contributed to this fund which provides unrestricted support to Ursuline High School. We are more than half-way to our goal of 1,000 donors to this fund. Will… Continue reading
Ursuline Seniors Earn Academic & Athletic Scholarships
Ursuline seniors Sydney Heinbaugh, Dakota Hobbs, Jeffrey Marx, and Spencer Warren all recently signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Sydney will play golf for Saint Francis College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Girls’ Golf Team is coached by Matt Morgan ’97. Dakota, Jeffrey, and Spencer will… Continue reading
Feast of Saint Angela Merici
Ursuline gathered as a school community to celebrate the Feast of Saint Angela Merici on Friday, January 27. St. Angela, the Patroness of Ursuline High School, founded the Ursuline Sisters. The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown founded Ursuline High School in 1905. Dr. Linda Miller, Ursuline Religious Education Department, led the service and Sister Regina Rogers… Continue reading
Speech & Debate Team Heading to the State Competition
Congratulations to our State Speech and Debate State Tournament Qualifiers: 11th grader Ashley Saxton in Original Oratory, 9th grader Mary Kate Kelty in Declamation, and 10th grader Spencer Humphreys in Humor. Four Congressional Debaters will be representing Ursuline at the tournament: 10th grader Buddy Dwinells, 11th grader Danny Naples, 10th grader Alex Stoneman, and 9th… Continue reading
4th Grade Fun Night
The Ursuline Student Ambassadors invite all 4th grade students to Ursuline High School on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. 4th graders will participate in a variety of activities and get to know new friends. Activities include inflatables, lego building contests, gym games, crafts, cooking sessions and more. Snacks will be served… Continue reading
Phone-A-Thon Begins for Annual Appeal
We are working hard to reach our goal of 1,000 for the Annual Appeal. As of January 19, 2017, 509 donors have contributed to this fund which provides unrestricted support to Ursuline High School. Margene Flannery Chambers ’54 (pictured here with Rev. Richard Murphy ’72) came to UHS this week to call her classmates for… Continue reading
Alumni Return to Mentor
Kevin Freisen ’86 (pictured center) shared his financial expertise with Mrs. Eleanor Klucinec’s College Prep Math class this week. Kevin is a manager at First National Bank. Alumni and parents are always welcome and encouraged to join us as guest lecturers or as presenters at Career Morning (set for May 11th this year).
Ursuline Open House
The annual Open House will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M. on Sunday, February 12th. All academic departments and school organizations will prepare booths and displays for the event. The afternoon will feature performances by the Ursuline High School band, choir, and speech team members. Tours of the school will be conducted by… Continue reading
Ursuline Participates in “Pennies for Pasta” in honor of London Hairston ’19
Annually, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association of Northeast Ohio recognizes survivors of the disease and this year our own London Hairston is being recognized! In honor of London, Ursuline students will be participating in the Pasta for Pennies Drive. Students will be participated in a variety of events to raise money throughout the two week… Continue reading
Ursuline Soccer Academic Honors
The Ursuline Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Teams were recognized at the Youngstown District Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association Awards Banquet at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Youngstown). Ursuline Senior Patrick (PJ) Conway was honored for having the highest grade point average (GPA) in the district among all male soccer athletes. He was also recognized for having… Continue reading
Class of 1956 Members Volunteer
Service is an integral part of an Ursuline High School education and often continues into adulthood. For example, members of the Class of 1956 volunteer two weeks each year at “Our Community Kitchen” on Mahoning Avenue where they prepare and serve meals for the less fortunate in our community. Furthermore, several classmates help weekly at… Continue reading
Class of 1973 Alumni Meet at YSU Championship Game in Frisco, TX
Members of the Class of 1973 gathered in Frisco, Texas to watch YSU battle James Madison University in the FCS Sub-Division National Championship Game ~ Mike LaRocca, Mike Angelo, Eddy Handel and Bill Newman.
7th Grade Night
The Ursuline Student Ambassadors wish to invite all seventh graders to the “7th Grade Beach Party” on Friday, January 27 from 6:30-9pm at Ursuline High School. Any interested 7th grader can RSVP here. Guests will enjoy games, contests, mini classes from local professionals, comraderie, food, and lots of prizes! Seventh graders are invited to wear… Continue reading
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Father John Mulqueen, Ursuline Class of 1953, celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Father Venglarik Chapel on Monday, December 12. Senora Montaldo’s Spanish 2 class attended the Spanish Mass complete with a Spanish liturgical choir. Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most sacred saints in the Mexican culture and… Continue reading
Christmas Band & Choir Concert
Ursuline High School will presents its’ Christmas Concert featuring the concert band and choir on Tuesday, December 20th at 7:00 PM in the Deibel Morley Arts Center. This is a free event for the entire family. Elementary band and choir members and their families are invited to sit in a special section and join the… Continue reading
Newly Named Price Family Hall
The Richard H. and Mary Price Family are pictured in front of the newly named “Price Family Hall” (3rd floor, “old building”). The family gave a generous gift, earning the naming rights to the corridor of math classrooms. Price family members in attendance for the picture included ~ Row One: Nadia Price, Gabrielle Price. Row… Continue reading
Distinguished Alumni Awards Presented
Ursuline High School Presented Distinguished Alumni Awards The Feast of Saint Ursula Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, October 25th at 10:00 A.M. in the school gymnasium. The twenty-eighth annual Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented at the liturgy. Each year, this award is given to graduates of Ursuline High School who have distinguished themselves by dedicated… Continue reading
Art Club Designs Christmas Tree at Fellows Riverside Gardens
The Ursuline High School Art Club, under the direction of Mrs. Jan O’Neill, created ornaments and decorations for the Winter Celebration at MillCreek MetroParks. Admission is free to the “parade of trees.” Great job Art Club!
Eighth Grade Day
Join other members of the Class of 2021 on Wednesday, December 7 at a day filled with educational activities and fun! Students will participate in a Distance Learning program, a foreign language program, a “selfie” scavenger hunt, and learn about the UHS extracurricular and athletic programs. The day begins at 9am in the Deibel Morley… Continue reading
Thanksgiving Celebrations at Ursuline
As is tradition at Ursuline High School collections for community agencies are a part of the Thanksgiving holiday. Originally, food baskets were created for the families at The Beatitude House, a ministry of the Ursuline Sisters. As need has grown, UHS now also provides Thanksgiving baskets to The Emmanuel Community Care Center in Girard and… Continue reading
“Christmas at the U”
Students in grades 1, 2, and kindergarten are invited to join the Ursuline Student Ambassadors for “Wonderland on Wick” Saturday, December 3 from 9:30-11:30am in the UHS cafeteria. Guests will sing Christmas carols with the Ursuline Choir, make crafts, play holiday games, enjoy holiday treats, and visit with the star of the season, Santa Claus!… Continue reading
2016 National Merit Scholars
Ursuline is home to more National Merit Scholars than any school in the Diocese of Youngstown! Ursuline High School is proud to recognize Marie Bond and Aaron Coates as National Merit Semifinalists and Patrick (PJ) Conway as a National Merit Commended Scholar. Marie and Aaron scored in the top 1% of all students taking the… Continue reading
Ursuline Honors the 2016 Distinguished Alumni – Dr. Mary Lou Dutko DiPillo (’67) & Mr. Michael Fagert (’75)
The Feast of Saint Ursula Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, October 25th at 10:00 A.M. in the school gymnasium. The twenty-eighth annual Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented at the liturgy. Each year, this award is given to graduates of Ursuline High School who have distinguished themselves by dedicated service to our school and to the… Continue reading
Prospective Parent Night
Parents of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are invited to visit Ursuline on November 3, 2016 at 7pm to hear a presentation from the Ursuline Administration and Faculty about the curriculum and programs of Ursuline. An extensive financial aid overview will be given as well as a tour of the Ursuline facilities. All 8th grade… Continue reading
Ursuline Celebrates “Mooney Week”
Please join the Ursuline Family for a week of festivities that culminate in the football game between Ursuline and Cardinal Mooney Friday evening. Events are open to the public! Ticket Sales (enter from Wick Ave.) – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11-1pm, Tuesday 5-7pm, Thursday 11-2pm Irish Cottage (enter from Bryson St.) – Tuesday, Wednesday, and… Continue reading
Student Directed One Acts
The Ursuline Theatre Department is staging their first production of the year, “The Student Directed One Acts.” The curtain at the Deibel Morley Arts Center will rise on Saturday, October 8 at 7pm for the show. Cost is $1 and a donation of a canned good for the Second Harvest Food Bank is encouraged. The… Continue reading
Forensic Science Class Studies Crime Scene
Mr. Fouse’s Forensic Science course conducted their first crime scene investigation today. Based on the class’s knowledge of DNA, evidence collection and analysis, and crime scene data the students were able to solve the crime. Available to juniors and seniors, Forensic Science is a popular half credit elective in the Science Department.
“Men and Women United for Life” Speaker, Paul J. Kim
Men and Women United For Life sponsored Paul J. Kim, of California, to come to Youngstown to speak to the 9 and 10th graders at Ursuline. Paul Kim’s high energy, interactive, music filled presentation had the students enthralled. Paul’s approach brought important Biblical messages to life in a way that was easy for teens to… Continue reading
Freshmen Complete CPR & AED Training
Mercy Health Partners spent three days with the Class of 2020 in Mr. Tim Gallagher’s Health Class to certify all freshmen in CPR and AED Training. Students received training from Mr. Mike Kerr of Mercy Health that will allow them to help save the life of another person in the event of an emergency. Mercy… Continue reading
Ursuline Scores Exceptionally Well on Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
Ursuline High School students earned an 84% overall pass rate on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams administered in May. Ursuline’s high pass rate far exceeds the state average pass rate of 67% and the global pass rate of 60%. Twelve students in the Class of 2016 were named AP Scholars. A special “Kudos” to Miss… Continue reading
