Cassandra, Grade 7, speaks to prospective students about the many reasons she decided to join Ursuline Academy's Class of 2015, and what makes her school "better" than the rest!
"I am deeply thankful to my dedicated coaches
and teammates who recognized a talent I did not even know I had, and encouraged
me to achieve beyond what I ever thought was possible. This commitment to the development of each
student’s individual talents is what makes Ursuline such a special place. In every classroom, at every athletic event,
in the arts and in service projects, Ursuline students like me are challenged
to become the women they are called to be.
I am so happy to be part of a small community where teachers and
students know each other and care about each other. Most of all, I appreciate the opportunities I
have each day to grow in faith and to learn to use my unique talents to serve
others."
"My Ursuline Academy education has benefited me
not only as a student, but also as a young woman. It has given me the
confidence to achieve whatever I set my mind to, from figuring out logarithms
in Pre-Calculus to improving my drive in field hockey. I believe that in
challenging its students with strong academics, Ursuline fosters an incredible
sense of self-confidence and independence, one of the greatest gifts that my
Ursuline education has provided me. Ursuline’s excellent faculty and staff
cultivate this confidence by desiring success for each one of their students. I
have found that when my teachers genuinely believe in me, I cannot help but
believe in myself."
"When
time came for me to make the choice to stay in public school or to apply to
private school, it wasn’t an easy choice for me. I didn’t want to leave my friends and leave
behind everything that I knew. I decided
to apply to Ursuline Academy and I was accepted. My experience here is beyond what I
expected. I have support from everyone
around that gives me more confidence.
The friends I made are welcoming and encouraging. My study habits have grown stronger and I
feel more confident. Teachers give students
more independence and I feel more prepared for tests, quizzes, essays and class
discussions."
"Coming from a small school, Ursuline gave me the opportunity
to open many hidden doors and discover interests in realms way beyond my
wildest dreams. Before Ursuline, I was a dancer; I now play field hockey and
ice hockey, two highly aggressive contact sports. In elementary school, I was
once elected to student council; I now serve as President of the Student
Body. I was always convinced that if
anyone let me run tech during a dramatic production, I would completely ruin
the set; I can now say that I have successfully served as one of the stage
managers for multiple performances.
I can honestly state that Ursuline has made my
peers and me the people we are today. I don’t know how they did it. I can’t
explicitly tell you when it happened. All I know is that whatever the magic
secret is has caused sixty-two uncertain twelve-year-olds to become sixty-two
mature, confident young women, who will serve as the leaders of tomorrow. I
know that upon my graduation, I will be able to look back and thank Ursuline
for its gifts, thank it for the opportunities, and most importantly, thank it
for the memories. I had nothing to lose from attending Ursuline, and everything
to gain."
The Ursuline Student
"Ursuline Academy has dramatically changed me. I have become simply more: more willing to learn, more willing to lead, more faithful, more curious, more independant. In short, more ready for life."
