Dear Ursuline,
What an exciting time we find ourselves in at UA! This time of year is packed full of games, competitions, special events, and the fun day-to-day busyness of a high school, and before we know this school year will be complete.
Earlier this Spring our junior class received their Jr. Rings, uniting them in the bonds of charity and in the global Ursuline community. Then we welcomed over 600 future Bears, alumnae, and friends onto campus for our Spring events like “Be a Bear for a Day,” our annual Easter Egg Hunt, and Grandparents Day. Students have had the opportunity to hear from alumnae speakers currently living in Rome, working for STL City SC, and inspiring women with careers in STEM and construction. Finally, most recently, we welcomed 15 students from our Ursuline sister school Brescia House in Johannesburg, South Africa. These students will be experiencing our Ursuline and St. Louis community over these next two weeks
It is in these opportunities that I am reminded of the deep connection we have as Ursuline women. No matter where life takes our students, alumnae, and community they are united by our crest, our charism and our values. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do; educating our students for Christian living and leadership in a global society, nurturing the development of the whole person and her potential, and cultivating within them a spirit of lifelong service to the world around them. As we prepare to wrap up our 174th year and send the Class of 2023 into the world, carrying their lights, I know that the Ursuline legacy will continue to shine into the next 175 years!
Thanks for all you do to support our Ursuline community!
Peggy Slater
President
