Ursuline Academy - Acres Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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LEFT: The red berries surrounding Sr. Josephine are the first signs of spring about the campus. The beauty that results from her hard work and dedication is a pleasure for each. RIGHT: Would you ever guess that this nun, Sr. Teresa spends some of her spare time picking winning horses? She does not bet, but several of her horses win. Ellen Braithwaite is at a loss for words upon discover- ing this fact. $ Le 2 2 R 4 BACK: Rebecca Gutierrez, Sarah Kephart, Carmela Inga, Kim Mudge, Suzanne Greer and Glenda Rapalo share in the spirit of St. Angela’s Feast day as they present the sisters with a cake. P TNO LID ae) LEFT: Ursuline girls are all grateful to Sr. Margaret for instigating the junior senior prom. Sr. Margaret is currently the Admissions Director at the Academy. RIGHT: The Presi- dent of Ursuline, Sr. Lois Bannon, diligently works behind her desk at St. Joseph’s. Her tidy desk is com- plimented by a pink bear given to her by the Class of ’87 in honor of St. Angela.

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ABOVE FRONT: Sr. Blanche Marie, Sr. Emmanuel, Sr. Maria Eugenia, Sr. Virginia, Sr. Mary Josephine, Sr Maria Dolores, Sr. Margaret; BACK: Sr. Mary Ruth, Sr. Marie, Sr. Damien, Sr. Lois, Sr. Elizabeth Ann, Sr Isabelle, Sr. Catherine, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Helen; NOT PICTURED: Sr. Josephine, Sr. Mary Albert, Sr. Sue Anne, Sr Serena, Sr. Helen Marie, Sr. Miriam, Sr. Peggy, Sr. Carmen Joy. ABOVE: Sister Isabelle, who works in the at- tendance office, is a familiar face around the school. BELOW: Sister Serena spends some of her time as receptionist. Leptin ae senna sve satay pts late 9TT) Pee 2 RSE CE TS ERT RR MLA RIM OTIS ORAL FEN TIEICT AF TEMES PTT ese ET Tee Ursuline Sisters: Their Spirit Lives Many volumes have been written regarding the various religious orders and their vocations in this world, but very few ever deal with the individual orders in a personal manner. When discussing the Ursuline order, one must take a personal approach because each of the sisters is a unique person with unique ideas and talents which are reflected throughout Ursuline Academy. As Sr. Lois Bannon, president of Ursuline, said, “The sisters have created a certain happiness and spiritualness that they combine to form a loving atmosphere.” Even though the sisters are not in daily contact with the students, as they once were in Ursuline’s boarding school days, they remain today a prominent part of the school’s existance. Several teach classes, such as Sr. Damien Flood and Sr. Sue Anne Cole while others work in various other positions; for example, Sr. Virginia Marie Killiam is the registrar, Sr. Helen Carey works in the treasurer’s office, and Sr. Catherine Chandler is prioress in the convent. Those not in direct contact with the school still help to develop its atmosphere through their prayers and devotion. In order to maintain strong communications between the students and sisters, various activities are planned throughout the year. For example, on the Feast of St. Ursula many of the seniors spent an enjoyable afternoon over lunch with the sisters. Another activity was again a luncheon at the convent on the Feast of St. Angela Merici. The afternoon was spent recalling the past and present lives of the sisters and topped off with several games of bingo. This year a live-in weekend with the sisters has also been planned. Ursuline Academy has always been a high school for young women, but without the sisters of the Ursuline order, it would be just another school. ABOVE: Michelle Seeligson tells of Sr. Elizabet Ann’s years at Ursuline teaching theology. BELOV Sr. Marie spends some of her time completin crossword puzzles and watching “Wheel of Fortune.”

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4 Student Life