ClAss of 2010 - Ursuline High School

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FOCUS
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER 2010
President’s Message
Administration
President/Principal
Julie Carver
707-524-1130 ext. 113
jcarver@ursulinehs.org
Vice Principal
Caryn Inman
707-524-1130 ext. 119
cinman@ursulinehs.org
Director of College Counseling
Cyndi Niendorf
707-524-1130 ext. 120
cniendorf@ursulinehs.org
Director of Finance
Peter Kingston
707-524-1130 ext. 117
pkingston@ursulinehs.org
Director of Advancement
Margaux Hardy
707-524-1130 ext. 142
mhardy@ursulinehs.org
Co-Directors of Admissions
Lisa Ormond
707-524-1130 ext. 115
lormond@ursulinehs.org
Kathleen Kelly
707-524-1130 ext. 135
kkelly@ursulinehs.org
Mission Effectiveness
Sr. Francis Kearney
707-524-1130 ext. 116
sfkearney@ursulinehs.org
Professional Development and Curriculum Director
Katheryn Horton
707-524-1130 ext. 164
khorton@ursulinehs.org
Athletic Director
Rich Herrmann
707-524-1130 ext. 164
rherrmann@ursulinehs.org
Board of Trustees
Brad Pighin
Paige Mazzoni
Sue Goranson
Raven Wachtler
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Sr. Dianne Baumunk, OSU
David F. Beach
Darrell Bertacco
Bill Beyer
Carole Ellis (retiring)
Susan Fowler
Sr. Shirley Garibaldi, OSU
Tom Langer
Joe McNeany
Melodie Oseguera
Julie Carver
Ex-officio member
We Want You to Stay But It’s Time to Go
Julie Carver, President /Principal
President/Principal Julie Carver made this formal address at
the Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 29, 2010.
Good morning graduates, parents, families, faculty, staff
and guests. I am Julie Carver, the President/Principal of
Ursuline High School.
Class of 2010, I have but one word for you...stay! Please
don’t go. It has been an honor and privilege having
you at our two schools these past four years. And I
for one am not ready for it to end. I suspect you may
feel differently. I also suspect most of your parents
agree with me. Most, not all of you, know who you are and
are already planning your craft rooms or man caves.
Graduates, as a class you have humbled and inspired us with your academic achievements,
your dedicated community service, your athletic successes and your artistic talents. You
have earned an enormous amount of scholarships, close to four million dollars, won numerous
league championships and scholar team awards and entertained us with your acting, singing
and dancing.
You have also served all parts of our community from children through the elderly and worked
to protect our environment. You embody the missions of our two schools. But mostly, you
have humbled and inspired us with the way you carry yourselves. You have shown each other,
the faculty, staff and administration such kindness and respect and that, I believe, will be your
true legacy.
So if you stubbornly insist on leaving, at least we know that you will take your kindness and
compassion wherever you go. You will be wildly successful but equally if not more importantly,
you will be good people. We are proud of each and every one of you. Congratulations!
Contents
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Class of 2010 Makes its Mark
UHS Counselors Simply the Best
Touching Our Community
Tracking VIP Bears
Michelle Stone, Tops in California
35. . . Record 2010 Crab Feed
13 . . . . . CBSL Senior Presentations
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20 . . . . . Student Talk
22 . . . . . Admissions Happenings
24 . . . . . Winter/Spring Athletics
33 . . . . . Visual and Performing Arts
37 . . . . . Alumnae Activities
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90 Ursuline Road
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Publication Manager and Editor: Lisa Ormond
Assistant Editor: Kathleen Kelly
Story Contributors: Ursuline faculty, staff,
students and alumnae
Graphic Design: Jesse Hilsenrad; www.jhilsenrad.com
Photographs: Dirk Bietau (www.dirk.com),
Tamara DeMello (www.bellaphotoanddesign.com),
Ursuline parents and students.
Printed by: Barlow Printing
Front cover: Ursuline student pictured—Ellery Young.
Photo by Tamara Demello of Bella Photography Design;
cover illustration by Jesse Hilsenrad.
Back cover: Ursuline students pictured—Jacqueline
Conroy, Chelsea Booth, Lauren Gibson, Allyson Beach and
Marjorie Broffman. Photo by Tamara Demello.
MISSION
In the spirit of the Gospels, we challenge each
student to seek knowledge, clarify
values and to act on convictions.
Katelynne Rettig, Belden Long and Lauren Forsell
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Class of 2010
Making Their Mark
by Cyndi Niendorf, Director of College Counseling
College
Acceptances
Academy of Art University
American University
American University of Rome
Arizona State University
The University of Arizona
Bethany College of the
Assemblies of God
Boston University
Butte College
University of California:
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
California Lutheran University
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
California State University:
Channel Islands
Chico
Fresno
Fullerton
Humboldt
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Monterey Bay
Northridge
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco San Jose San Marcos
Sonoma
Stanislaus
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On behalf of the Counseling Department, I would like to congratulate both the parents and students for their
successes in the college application/admissions process as I know it was challenging at times. We have all
enjoyed guiding your daughters and working with you. We are extremely proud of our 129th graduating class
and their accomplishments. Below are a few exciting statistics about this class which represents the students’
hard work of these past four years.
•
•
100% our graduates are going to college
The Class of 2010 was accepted at 110 different institutions of higher learning: 52 out-of-state schools
and three International universities
• In the fall, this graduating class of 80 will enroll at 40 different schools in the United States and two
International universities in Rome, Italy and Victoria, British Columbia
• 82% of the students will attend four year schools and 18% will begin their education at a community
college with plans to transfer to four year institutions
• Our graduates were awarded over $1.7 million in scholarships for the first year of college and a total of
$4.8 million for renewable four year scholarships
Featured Graduation Speakers
"I’m honored to be associated .
with the hardworking, kind and
genuine people whom I call
friends. The way we invested
ourselves in our service projects,
the teamwork displayed in the
classroom and on the field and
the respect shown to each other
attests to our character. The Class
of 2010 has HEART. How we treat
others and how they respond to
us has defined us. Our education
reveals a great deal about who we
are and where we come from, and
will impact people we encounter
in college and beyond."
Excerpt from Michelle Stone’s
Valedictorian address.
“Each graduate has been .
challenged spiritually and .
academically, and encouraged to
participate in the community. .
It’s these challenges that have
made the experience great. But
these challenges could not have
been possible without the hard
working and loving individuals that .
surrounded us every day—the
communities of Ursuline and
Cardinal Newman high schools. You
have gone far beyond preparing
us for college—you have fostered
volunteerism, shown respect and
kindness, been understanding and
shown us how to ‘Be the change we
wish to see in the world.’” .
Excerpt from Olivia Turnross’
Co-Salutatorian address.
“We have reached out to our .
community, developed our .
talents, and learned who and
what we can become. Today, we’re
ready for a shift in our lives. These
four years of high school have
given us a sturdy foundation upon
which we can shape the rest of our
lives. Our strange, magical little
world of high school is about to be
forever altered. Our futures are a
mystery, the directions of our lives
still unclear. Whatever happens
to all of us, we are united in the
fact that we are each a part of the
Ursuline and Cardinal Newman
graduating Class of 2010.” .
Excerpt from Elizabeth Davison’s
Co-Salutatorian address.
Class of 2010
Distinguished Awards and Recognition
Felicia Afuan
Bank of America Achievement Award,
Family and Life Science
California Scholarship Federation Lifetime Member
President’s Award for Educational Excellence
Press Democrat Youth Service Award Nominee Journalism/Media
Sr. Bernard Gleason Honor Roll Award
Honors – Photo 3–4
Honors – US Government
21st National Service Conference Representative
Kiwanis Club of the Redwoods Key Club Scholarship
Loyola Marymount University Arrupe Scholarship
Santa Clara University Student Grant
University of Portland President’s Scholarship
Gonzaga University Trustee Scholarship
University of San Diego Torero Pride Scholarship
Renee Lee Hero of Faith Award
Renee Lee “Making a Difference” Award
Yasmin Almanaseer
Scholar Leadership Award
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Spring 2009 Lacrosse
Scholastic Championship Team 2010 Lacrosse
December 2009 Project Homeless Connect Recognition
Loyola Marymount University Academic Achievement Award
Loyola Marymount University Merit Grant
University of San Francisco Academic Merit Award
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
2010 Ursuline Girl Candidate
Shannon Babic
Bank of America Achievement Award, Technology
Honors – Photoshop I
2010 Senior Project Honorable Mention, Nutrition Education
Academic Competitiveness Grant
Pell Grant
Seattle University Arrupe Scholarship
Seattle University Grant
CSU Chico Grant
Johnson & Wales University Presidential Academic Scholarship
The Wanda and John Sendera Scholarship
North Coast Builders Exchange Scholarship
Jacqueline Balletto
Bank of America Achievement Award, Social Science
President’s Award for Educational Achievement
NCS Scholar Athlete – Track
Distinguished Scholarship Team – Tennis
Scholastic Championship Team – Tennis
Scholastic Championship Team Track
December 2009 Project Homeless Connect Recognitions
Oregon State University Grant
Sonoma County Farm Bureau American AgCredit Scholarship
Men’s Garden Club of Santa Rosa Scholarship
2010 Senior Project Honorable Mention Nutrition Education
Allyson Beach
Sr. Mary Peter Dresser Honor Roll Award
Bank of America Plaque Winner Liberal Arts
Press Democrat Youth Service Award Nominee Athletics
NCS Scholar Athlete – Swimming
Highest Honors – AP English 12 Literature/Composition
Honors – AP Studio Art
Honors – Psychology
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
US Congressional Art Competition
Seattle University Trustee Scholarship
University of San Diego Trustee Scholarship
Santa Clara University A & S Dean’s Scholarship
UC Berkeley Leadership Scholars Association
Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Student of the Quarter Award
Drawing Marathon – 1st Place
2010 Senior Project Honorable Mention, Adaptive Aquatics
Amy Bennett
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Water Polo
Dominican University Scholarship
Sarah Bertolli
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Volleyball
Scholastic Championship Team – Volleyball
NCS Scholar Athlete – Volleyball
University of San Diego Torero Pride Scholar
University of Oregon Nonresident Dean’s Scholar
University of Oregon College Scholars Program
Chapman University Chancellor Scholarship
Santa Clara University Grant
Brittney Biagi
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Golf
NCS Scholar Athlete – Golf
Kayla Birney
Honors – Academic English 12
Jessica Blinman
Spring Dance Show Recognition
CSU Humboldt State University Grant
Pell Grant
College
Acceptances
The Catholic University of America
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Chapman University
University of Chicago
University of Colorado at Boulder
Colorado State University
Columbia College
Cornell University
University of Denver
Dominican University of California
Duke University
Emerson College
Fashion Institute of Design an
Merchandising, San Francisco
George Mason University
The George Washington University
Gonzaga University
Hampshire College
Hawaii Pacific University
College of the Holy Cross
Holy Names University
John Cabot University, Rome, Italy
Johnson & Wales University
Linfield College
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University New Orleans
Menlo College
University of Michigan
Montana State
University, Bozeman
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Oregon State University
University of Oregon
Pace University, New York City
University of the Pacific
Paul Mitchell Beauty School
Pitzer College
Portland State University
University of Portland
Regis University
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Class of 2010
College
Acceptances
Rochester Institute of Technology
Saint Mary's College of California
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Clara University
Santa Rosa Junior College
Sarah Lawrence College
School of the .
Art Institute of Chicago
Scripps College
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
Simpson University
Stanford University
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
University of Vermont
Villanova University
University of Victoria, Canada
University of Washington
Webster University
Wellesley College
Western New England College
Whitman College
Whittier College
Xavier University
Chelsea Booth
Bank of America Achievement Award Art
American Math Contest – Third Place UHS
NCS Scholar Athlete – Tennis
LA Catholic Congress Youth Day Representative
Santa Clara University Business Dean’s Scholarship
Gonzaga University Grant
Loyola Marymount University Honors at Entrance
Chapman University Presidential Scholar
Ashley Branum
Highest Honors – Yearbook
Dominican University Dean’s Scholarship
Catholic University of America Scholarship
Seattle University Arrupe Scholarship
Regis University Catholic High School Award
Regis University Achievement Award
Marjorie Broffman
Bank of America Achievement Award,
Foreign Language Latin
Honors – AP Latin Vergil
Honors – Christian Life Styles
2010 Senior Project Finalist “Keep it Clean, Go Green”
Raquel Buendia
University of San Francisco Scholarship
Emily Canevari
Honors – Photo 1
4
Brittany Castro
Honors – Photoshop I
Scholar Cheer Award
2010 Senior Project Honorable Mention
Language Art Enrichment
Kaylene Colen
Chelsea Colnett
Bank of America Achievement Award, Foreign Language Latin
Honors – AP Latin Vergil
NCS Scholar Athlete – Water Polo
Gonzaga University Regent Scholarship
University of Portland Holy Cross Scholarship
Pell Grant
Kristina Conophy
Bank of America Achievement Award, Drama
CMEA Choir Award – Excellent Rating
2010 Senior Project Honorable Mention, Art Enrichment
University of Arizona Performing Arts Scholarship
University of Arizona University Grant
Montana State University Academic Achievement Award
Pace University Trustee Recognition Award
Pace University Grant
Wagner College Dean’s Scholarship
Wagner College Dean’s Grant
Webster University Academic Scholarship
Webster University Grant
Sr. Edmund Fallon Drama Award
Jacqueline Conroy
University of Arizona Excellence Scholarship
Oregon State Admission Scholarship
Down Syndrome Support
Samantha Coté
Most Improved Senior Scholarship
Druids of California Scholarship
Four Year Music Award
Kaitlin Daniels
Scholar Cheer Award
Class of 2010
University of Oregon Dean’s Scholarship
Northeastern University Excellence Scholarship
Gonzaga University Achievement Scholarship
Xavier University Honor Award
Elizabeth Davison
2010 Ursuline Co–Salutatorian
AP Scholar with Honor
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Bank of America Achievement Award, Social Science
UC Eligibility in the Local Context: Top 4%
Sonoma County Math Steeplechase.
Competition Participant
Highest Honors – AP Physics B
Honors – Ensemble
Honors – AP Spanish Language
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Varsity Volleyball
Scholastic Championship Team – Varsity Volleyball
ABC7 Top Scholars Nominee
The California Department of Education Mathematics .
Council Exemplary Math Achievement Award
UC Santa Barbara Honors Program Regent Scholar
UC Santa Barbara Regents Scholarship
UC Santa Cruz Regents Scholarship
UC San Diego Eleanor Roosevelt College Freshman
Honors Program
Saint Mary’s College of California Scholarship
Saint Mary’s College of California Honors
at Entrance Scholarship
2010 Juror’s Award “What About Peace?” Short Story
2010 Senior Project Honorable Mention, Art Enrichment
Jasmine De Mange
Spring Dance Show Recognition
Bailey Desmond
National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation
Villanova University Merit Award
Villanova University Grant
Wellesley College Grant
Scripps College Grant
San Mateo Elks Family Scholarship Award
UC Santa Barbara Honors Program
Santa Clara University A&S Dean’s Scholarship
Santa Clara University Dean’s Scholar 2010
Anne Marie Destruel
All Empire 2009 Swimming – Second Team
Regis College Catholic High School Award
Regis University Achievement Award
Hawaii Pacific University Ka Makana Scholarship
California Lutheran University the Oaks Scholarship
Adrienne Earle
Honors – Public Speaking
Linfield College Faculty Scholarship
Linfield College Diversity Grant
Excellence in Dance Award
Paige Esposti
Honors – Dance II
Laura Fenton
Bank of America Achievement Award, History
Honors – Economics
All League – First Team – Soccer
All Empire – Second Team – 2009 Soccer
NCS Scholar Athlete – Soccer
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Soccer
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–Soccer
Raquel Figueroa
Press Democrat Youth Service Award Nominee
Community Action
Honors – US History
Honors – Faith
National College Match–Questbridge Finalist
University of San Francisco Tuition Grant
Pell Grant
Cal Grant
Sandra Fleming
Bank of America Achievement Award, Music
Honors – Chorus
Holy Names University Merit Scholarship
Music Enrichment
Chelsea Forman
Honors – Photo 1
University of Portland Howard Vollum Scholarship
Colorado State University Provost’s Scholarship
Paige Garzini
Lauren Gibson
Scholar Performing Arts – “Timing Flies”
Highest Honors – AP Studio Art
Honors – Faith
NCS Scholar Athlete – Lacrosse
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship – Semi–Finalist
Chapman University Dean’s Scholar
National High School Just Poetry Contest – Topical Winner
UHS Lacrosse Team Founder
2010 Senior Project Finalist – “Hope for a Cure”
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–Lacrosse
Chelsea Goldschmidt
Gienna Gonnella
Bank of America Achievement Award
Foreign Language Spanish
Honors – AP Spanish Language
Honors – Physics
All League – First Team – Tennis Singles
All Empire – Second Team – 2009 Tennis Singles
WCCS 2010 Humanitarian Award
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Class of 2010
Edward and Regina Pozzi Memorial Scholarship
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–Tennis
Kara Groom
Chapman University Presidential Scholar
University of San Diego Trustee Scholarship
University of the Pacific Regents Scholarship
Whittier College John Greenleaf Whittier Scholarship
California Lutheran Founder’s Scholarship
King’s College Presidential Scholarship
Morgan Gutzman
Allison Harf
NCS Scholar Athlete – Swimming
University of Arizona Excellence Award
Western New England College Success Grant
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–
Water Polo/Swimming
Holly Harrison
Lindsey Hazlewood
Bank of America Achievement Award, Computer Studies
Dominican University Presidential Scholarship
Montana State University Achievement Award
2010 Senior Project Finalist “End Hunger, Start Hope”
Amanda Highland
Lauren Hylbak
Honors – Physics
University of Arizona Excellence Award
University of Oregon Nonresident Dean’s Scholarship
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Julia Marotte
Bank of America Achievement Award, Communications
Erinn Matthews
John Cabot University of Rome Scholarship
Kelsey McCarthy
Highest Honors – Economics
Honors – Literature of Film
Dahly McCormick
Bank of America Achievement Award, History
Sonoma County Math Steeplechase
Competition Participant
Honors – AP English 12 Literature/Composition
Honors – Spanish IV
North Coast Builders Exchange Scholarship
Megan McKellar
Honors – Web Design 1
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Cross Country
Kiwanis Club of the Redwoods Key Club Scholarship
University of Portland Grant
Seattle University Grant
Cal Poly Pomona Grant
Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg Honors College
University of San Diego Presidential Scholarship
CSU Long Beach Grant
Sonoma State University Presidential Scholar Award
American Legion Scholarship
UC Davis Scholarship
CSU Chico Honors Program
Dewey & Irene Baldocchi Memorial Scholarship
Cheyenne Meiswinkel
Michelle Millsap
Honors – Graphic Design
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Soccer
NCS Scholar Athlete – Soccer
Arizona State University Dean’s Scholarship
Sonoma State Scholarship
Alexandra Nelson
St. Mary’s College of California Scholarship
Catholic University of America Scholarship
Stanley L. Lance Memorial Youth Leadership Award and
Scholarship
Ashley Ortiz
Distinguished Scholastic Team – Varsity Soccer
Kelsey Pighin
Honors – Spanish IV
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
University of San Diego Presidential Scholarship
Chapman University Chancellor Scholar
Nicole Pilar
Press Democrat Youth Service Award Nominee Ecology
Whittier College John Greenleaf Whittier Scholarship
University of Portland Holy Cross Scholarship
2010 Senior Project Finalist “Beekind”
Stephanie Pires
AP Scholar
Bank of America Achievement Award, Science
Highest Honors – Physics
Highest Honors – US Government
Honors – AP Biology
Class of 2010
George Washington University
Presidential Academic Scholarship
University of Chicago Grant
UC Davis James N. and Leta H. Fulmor Scholarship
Tulane University Presidential Scholarship
Santa Clara University A&S Deans’ Scholarship
Santa Clara University SCU Scholarship
Amanda Pratt
Bank of America Achievement Award, Religious Studies
Honors – Faith
Bethany University Campus Days Award
Bethany University Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Pell Grant
Cal Grant
Tara Puccioni
Bank of America Achievement Award, Mathematics
Highest Honors – AP Calculus
Honors – Dance TA
NCS Scholar Athlete – Basketball
NCS Championship Team – Basketball
All Empire – Second Team – 2009 Basketball
All League – Honorable Mention – Basketball
CSU Chico Honors Program
CSU Sacramento Honors Program
University of the Pacific Regent’s Scholar Scholarship
Gonzaga University Scholarship
University of Denver Dean’s Scholarship
Fred Haley Memorial Scholarship
Geysers Geothermal Scholarship
2010 Senior Project Honorable Mention, Special Olympics
Natasha Qabazard
Community Action Partnership Best Mentor Award
University of the Pacific President’s Scholar Scholarship
University of San Diego Grant
Community Action Partnership Best Mentor Award
UC Davis Entering Undergrad Scholarship
Alexandra Robertson
Gonzaga University Regent Scholarship
Seattle University Campion Scholarship
California Lutheran University Founder’s Scholarship
Loyola Marymount University Achievement Award
Santa Clara University Grant
Chapman University Dean’s Scholarship
Adaptive Aquatics
Rachael Rochioli
University of Arizona Excellence Scholarship
Gonzaga University Achievement Scholarship
Macey Roehrick
Torri Saiz
Honors – Faith
Scholar Cheer Award
National Ursuline Educational Student .
Service Recognition
Arizona State University New American University
Scholar Award
Arizona State University Grant
Chapman University Chapman Grant
2010 Senior Project Finalist “Special Spaces”
2010 Senior Project of the Year “Special Spaces”
Sister Julie Donnelly Service Award
Nora Schram
Bank of America Achievement Award
Foreign Language French
English/Foreign Language/Education
Highest Honors – French IV
Honors – AP Calculus
Chapman University President Scholar
Brontë Sheahan
All League – First Team – Basketball
All Empire – First Team – Basketball
Sonoma State Athletic Scholarship – Basketball
Menlo College Scholarship
2010 Senior Project Honorable Mention, Special Olympics
Mariah Silveira
Scholar Cheer Award
Arizona State University Dean’s Award
Loyola Marymount University Achievement Award
Loyola Marymount University Grant
Hawaii Pacific University Ke Alaka’i Scholarship
Laurel Sleigh
Rebecca Soracco
Highest Honors – Literature of Film
Honors – Trig/PreCalculus
University of Oregon Nonresident Dean’s Scholarship
Michelle Stone
2010 Ursuline Valedictorian
AP Scholar
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Bank of America Plaque Winner Science & Math
2010 Bank of America Achievement Award Finalist and
Third Place Winner Science & Math
Health Sciences
American Math Contest – Third Place UHS
Daughter’s of the American Revolution –
Good Citizen Essay, First Place
Daughter’s of the American Revolution –
Good Citizen Award
NCS Meet of Champions – Track
Highest Honors – AP Spanish Language
Highest Honors – Christian Life Styles
Honors – AP Calculus
Honors – AP Physics B
Honors – Campus Ministry
All Empire Track & Field – First Team, 2009–2010
Press Democrat Large School Female Scholar
Athlete of the Year
2010 CIF Farmers Female Scholar .
Athlete of the Year for California
2010 Dyestat Cal Pre–Season All–State First Team.
–Pole Vault
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Class of 2010
2010 MILESPLIT Cal US First Team Elite, Pole Vault
First All–Time Redwood Empire, Ursuline record holder
Pole Vault
National Ursuline Educational Student
Service Recognition
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award, State Finalist
Soroptimist International Violet Richardson Award
Press Democrat Teen Faces
Press Democrat Teen Life Essay
2010 Coca–Cola Scholars Program, National Finalist
Regional Award
Elk’s National Foundation Most Valuable Student
Scholarship, National Finalist Regional Award
MetroPCS Community Scholars Program, National Finalist
Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Outstanding Student Award
California–Hawaii Elks Scholarship
Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship
Veterans of Foreign Wars “Voice of Democracy”
District Award
Cabrillo Civic Club Scholarship
Montana State University Honors College Academic
Achievement Award
UC Berkeley Leadership Award, Semi–Finalist
UC Los Angeles Alumni Association Scholarship
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Semi Finalist
UC Davis Regents Scholarship
UC Davis Regents Scholar, Integrated Studies
Honors Program
2010 Senior Project Finalist “My Heart Will Go On”
2010 Senior Project of the Year “My Heart Will Go On”
Service in Leadership Award
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–Track
Ali Summers
Honors – Design
US Congressional Art Competition
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Creative Honors Scholarship
Drawing Marathon – 2nd Place
Nutrition Education
Kayla Talty
Kelsey Torr
Music Enrichment
Elena Traboulsi
Madelyne Trione
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Scholar Performing Arts – “Back to the 80’s”
Highest Honors – Faith
Saint Mary’s College of California Honors at Entrance
University of San Francisco Scholarship
Lourdes Ambassador
2010 Ursuline Girl Award
Olivia Turnross
2010 Ursuline Co–Salutatorian
Mathematics/Technical
Honors – Dance TA
2010 National Achievement Scholarship Program –
Outstanding Participant
100 Black Men of Sonoma County Scholarship Fund
UC Santa Barbara New Freshman Scholarship
UC Santa Barbara Grant
University of Oregon Robert D. Clark College Honors
University of Oregon Dean’s Scholarship
University of Oregon Scholarship
UC San Diego Grant
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo University Grant
UC Davis Campus Fee Grant
UC Berkeley Undergrad Scholarship
Cal Grant
Pell Grant
Chelsey Wittry
Gonzaga University Achievement Scholarship Award
Marisa Wohlschlaeger
AP Scholar
Press Democrat Youth Service Award Nominee Arts
Honors – French IV
UC Riverside Grant
Kaitlyn Wright
Highest Honors – Creative Writing
NCS Scholar Athlete – Softball
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–Softball
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–Golf
Ellery Young
Ursuline Award Ceremony Student Speaker
Bank of America Achievement Award, English
Agriculture/Vocational
Highest Honors – AP English 12 Literature/Composition
Honors – Trig/PreCalculus Honors
2010 Principal’s Art Collection Award –
”Our Lady of Prompt Succor”
NCS Scholar Athlete – Basketball
All League – Honorable Mention – Basketball
Press Democrat Athlete of the Year Nominee
Press Democrat Teen Faces
Whitman College Stephen Penrose Scholarship
Santa Clara University Dean’s Scholarship
Gonzaga University Regent’s Scholarship
Gonzaga University Honor’s Program Scholarship
Gonzaga University Grant
Gonzaga University Honors at Entrance Award
2010 Senior Project Finalist
“Open Your Heart to an Animal Shelter”
Sr. Gabriel O’Connor Leadership Award
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–Basketball
2010 Senior Athlete Award Nominee–Volleyball
2010 Senior Athlete Award
Class of 2010
Four Year
Award
Winners
Congratulations Graduates!
Ursuline Girl Award
Madelyne Trione
2010 Special Ceremonial Speakers: Valedictorian Michelle Stone, Senior
Speaker Ellery Young and Co-Salutatorians Olivia Turnross and Elizabeth
Davison
Adrienne Earle (Excellence in Dance Award
Winner) and Dance Teacher Gabriella Thompson
2010 Valedictorian
Michelle Stone
2010 Co-Salutatorians
Elizabeth Davison
and Olivia Turnross
Outstanding Senior Athlete
Ellery Young
Happy graduates and flying caps
Senior Awards Ceremony
Winner of the Sr. Edmund Fallon Drama
Award Kristina Conophy and Drama
Director Dan Saski
Senior Project of the Year
Torri Saiz
and Michelle Stone
Service in Leadership Award
Michelle Stone
Ursuline Award Ceremony
Senior Speaker
Ellery Young
Four Year Music Award recipient
Samantha Coté and Counselor Carol
August
Excellence in Dance
Adrienne Earle
Four Year Music Award
Samantha Coté
Sr. Edmund Fallon Drama Award
Kristina Conophy
Sr. Gabriel O'Connor
Leadership Award
Ellery Young
A celebratory moment between Ursuline Girl Award winner Madelyne Trione and
President/Principal Julie Carver
Proud seniors Allison Harf, Kayla Birney
and Paige Garzini
Sr. Julie Donnelly Service Award
Torri Saiz
Ursuline seniors sing the Star Spangled
Banner at the 2010 graduation
ceremonies
Kaylene Colen, Brontë Sheahan, Tara
Puccioni and Chelsea Goldschmidt at
the Baccalaureate Mass
UHS seniors and freshmen on
Senior Award Ceremony day
Erinn Matthews’ graduation cap with
her college destination
First Person—Counseling
Take 5 Cyndi Niendorf, Director of College Counseling
Athletic Director and History Teacher Rich Herrmann and Director of College Counseling Cyndi Niendorf
were selected 2009-2010 Ursuline Co-Faculty of the Year by their peers. We talked with these key leaders
to learn more about them and their views. Mr. Herrmann’s Take 5 is in the Athletic section.
Question
1
What brought you to Ursuline High School in Santa Rosa?
I grew up in Montana and graduated from Montana State University. My passion for adventure took me to
Los Angeles, Japan and eventually to Sonoma County. I spent five years in the international school system
in Yokohama, Japan where I taught at the first Catholic girls school in Japan. Living and working in Japan
was an incredible experience particularly since it was my first exposure to Catholic education and an all girls
school environment. Upon my return to America, I hoped that I would be able to work in another Catholic
girls school. In 1978 I was hired by Ursuline and the rest is history. Question
2
You have worked at UHS for over 30 years and you still have so much passion and incredible energy as Director
of College Counseling. What’s your secret?
I am blessed that I love what I do! When you love your work, the passion and energy come naturally. I have
always enjoyed working with students whether in the classroom, with extracurricular activities or in an
academic or college counseling setting. When I started at Ursuline, I was both a classroom teacher and the
Scheduling Coordinator. That evolved into serving as Academic Dean for over 20 years and now Director of
College Counseling. In the late 80’s, I created our Sister School Program, a short term exchange program
between St. Ursula High School in Sendai, Japan and Ursuline in Santa Rosa. The program existed for 13
years and 150 Ursuline students had an incredible cultural exchange experience because of it. Question
3
What are the counseling benefits that an Ursuline student receives over the four years and how does that
prepare her for higher education?
First, I must say that Ursuline has always valued and supported the counseling services that we provide. We are fortunate. Each girl has a personal guidance counselor who sees her at least three times a year or as
often as the student wishes. From Day 1, students enter an environment geared toward higher education
at Ursuline. We have our personalized Four Year Planning with each freshman and her parents. This Four
Year Plan is reviewed and updated annually. Our Academic Council and faculty are familiar with college
requirements. Because we are a small school, there is considerable communication between counselors
Full of school spirit and counseling knowledge, Mrs. Niendorf
and faculty as students are supported and guided academically, spiritually and personally. In the spring of proudly wears her Ursuline spirit shirt
the junior year, each girl and her parents meet for Pre College Planning. From there, we assist each student
and their parents with every step of the college application process and help them with the complicated and constantly changing world of college admissions.
Question
4
What’s important for students to keep in mind when evaluating colleges and selecting colleges to apply to?
There are over 2,300 four year colleges and 1,000 community colleges in the U.S. Being a global society, students can also consider colleges in Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, England, Scotland, Ireland and International colleges in Europe. The most important factor for success and happiness in higher education is the “fit” or
“match” of the school. During spring semester, Ursuline juniors complete a College Match Project helping them to self identify or confirm what is important to them
in a college. We guide the student in researching schools that would be a good fit for her specifically. Each student is unique. It makes no difference whether a student
goes directly to a four year college or begins at a community college with plans to transfer. Our students have the tools to be successful in their academic endeavors
whatever they may be.
Question
5
What is your most favorite part of your job?
Hands down it is the people: other colleagues, students and parents. Because of Ursuline’s small, caring environment we become well acquainted with our students
and their families. It is gratifying when writing college recommendations to truly know each student. Thanks to the value Ursuline has always placed on counseling,
it is a bonus to be given the time to provide very personalized services to our students and their parents.
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The Best of Ursuline—College Counseling
By Kathleen Kelly, Co-Director of Admissions and Ursuline Parent, Past and Present
Angeline Kelly, Class of 2011
with sister, Laura, Class of
2006 at Laura’s graduation
from Chico State this past May
I didn’t know what to expect as my
daughter and I walked through the doors
of Ursuline eight years ago. What we’ve
experienced has far exceeded my .
expectations. My daughters have been
valued and met exactly where they are
on their individual education paths. They
have been counseled to find their voice
and to seek their ideal educational fit. .
They have been offered information and .
guidance, the foundation for them to
develop a vision of what they can achieve
after high school. All of this started almost immediately at
the beginning of freshman year as we sat down as a family and created
a four year education plan that would end in the best fit for college. What I remember most vividly from these initial four year planning
meetings is that the counselor talked directly to my daughter. As we left
these initial meetings I could tell each daughter had “gotten it,”—this
was the beginning of four years where she was the leader. This was her
education. As sophomore year rolled around, this same plan was revisited. Grades
were discussed. Plans for improvement were outlined. Next semester
courses were reviewed. Stretch goals were considered. Activities on and
off campus were evaluated. Changes were made or not. The beginnings
of thoughts and ideas about potential college choices were weighed. The counselors had begun to plant the seed and it was starting to grow. As an added bonus, the girls spoke to me about how much they felt
listened to by their counselors. If there was a problem with a teacher or
another student, the counselors were there to listen and help sort it out. The counselors were their advocates. Junior year was a more serious discussion when we met for our planned
counseling meeting. Grades were discussed; college choices and the best
choice of courses for a strong schedule in senior year were talked about. The process for submitting college recommendations and applications
were reviewed. At home we talked about potential college choices
and SAT scores. As I look back on the incredible counseling provided by
Ursuline High School I feel blessed. Most importantly, by senior year
we were coached and educated about the process for submitting college
applications. I remember hearing friends talk about how confusing and
complicated the college application process was. I didn’t and haven’t
shared that same frustration. Thank you Ursuline for leading my .
daughters to success!
Ursuline Counseling, the Value and the Fit
By Jennifer Taddei, Proud Mother of Two Ursuline Girls
When I was asked how the Ursuline
counseling staff prepared my daughters
Kara (Class of 2003) and Anna (Class of
2011) for their transition to post secondary
education, I reflected on the personalized
counseling like the “four-year plan”, and
the evening presentations and workshops
like the Case Studies Program, and about
Ursuline sisters—Anna and
the college going culture that epitomizes
Kara Taddei
the Ursuline and Newman experience. These programs, while not unique to .
Ursuline, help families tremendously by reducing the stress and anxiety
over the college admissions process. It’s been my family’s experience
that all the staff at Ursuline, not just the college counselors, does their
part in these areas. The instructors prepared our daughters for their .
college admission and AP tests, wrote enthusiastic letters of .
recommendations, and provided focus for community based .
Ursuline's friendly, helpful
counseling staff—
Elfi Bailey, Cyndi Niendorf,
Nancy Michnevich, Carol
August and Molly Guerra
service learning projects. In addition,
everyone at Ursuline works collaboratively
to empower students with the knowledge
of who they are, what their values are, and
where they want to go. It’s my personal
and professional experience that when .
we provide our students with that selfawareness, then they will be more .
successful as they transition from high
school to college. Editor's note: Jennifer Taddei
worked at Windsor High School for 13 years as a
College and Career Specialist. She has a Certificate in
College and Career Planning.
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A Heartfelt
Appreciation
Gift
UHS Counselor Elfi Bailey
proudly displays her just
received “Heart” painting
Mrs. Bailey said an .
anonymous graduating
senior painted the picture .
and surprised her by giving
it to her graduation eve. The
student said Mrs. Bailey had
“unlocked her heart” these
past four years by being
her friend and counselor at
Ursuline. The painting now
hangs in Elfi’s office in the
UHS counseling department. Looking Back Through the College Lense
By Kaitlyn Le Baudour
Kaitlyn on her Ursuline graduation day
I’m Kaitlyn Le Baudour, also known as Bucky around
Ursuline and now at my university campus as well. A junior at Wheaton College, I am a Spanish major
and a member of the Women’s Varsity Soccer team. I’ll complete a summer internship with my Church
in Illinois this summer, but most importantly I am
smiling.
My time at Ursuline was highly focused. I .
challenged myself to be the best I could be with .
the goal of having many college choices. The .
teachers, counseling staff, librarian and others
fostered this goal. Tutoring sessions at 7 a.m. in
Calculus and Physics were always available; I was
challenged to actually read Crime and Punishment,
The Scarlet Letter, Pride and Prejudice and many
other classics. Emphasis on service, while often a
hassle, developed in me the discipline to make .
others a priority. Ursuline is responsible for
unforgettable things in my life, many which came
at a cost. I did not have as much time for building
friendships like some of my peers in between .
soccer, leadership, tutorials and homework. Because of the focus and work during my four .
years at Ursuline, I did get to choose my college,
but more importantly, where I wanted to be
molded, crafted, influenced and fine tuned for the
next four years of my life. Wheaton College is an
institution filled with people who love God, just
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like me, and keep me accountable to that most
important relationship in my life.
So, I love God, I love soccer, I love Spanish, I love my
friends, I love my College. I am smiling. Ursuline is a
big part of why I am the way I am today and that is
really what it is all about! Editor's note: Kaitlyn graduated
from Ursuline in 2008 and was the Ursuline Girl Award winner.
Kaitlyn in action for her Wheaton soccer team
Serving Others
Community Based Service Learning Presentations
By Diane Bard, Parent Association Senior Representative
I t Ta k e s a Community
others rests on them to honor their commitment
and follow through with their plan. Knowing that
other people are counting on them, puts their
thought processes on a whole new level. Another
person’s needs become more important. Diane Bard awaits guests in the CBSL hospitality room
For the past few years I served on the Ursuline .
Parent Association Board helping plan the .
Hospitality Room for the seniors’ CBSL event. .
I have had the opportunity and pleasure of being
a part of such an important day for the seniors. However, until my own daughter became a senior
and had to take on the Senior Service Project, I had
no idea what these kids went through to lead up .
to this day! The nature of this project puts many
students in uncharted territory, maybe even
outside their comfort zone. The responsibility for
I saw in my own daughter emotional growth, .
maturity, and greater confidence. I was able to
watch as the process became just as valuable as
the final outcome. I’m not sure when it happened,
but for my daughter it was no longer just another
school project, it turned into an integral part of her
life. To see my daughter put her project and her
commitment to those involved above and .
beyond herself illustrated to me a new level .
of accepting responsibility and acting on her .
convictions. Through the culmination of this .
project, I know the values she gained will remain
with her throughout her life. With this project, .
Ursuline showed me that it was successful in .
instilling its mission in its students: seek .
knowledge, clarify values and act on convictions. Editor’s Note: Diane’s daughter Lindsey Hazelwood project, “End
Hunger. Start Here,” was a 2010 CBSL Project of the Year finalist.
CBSL Senior
Project of
the Year
Winners
Torri Saiz
“Special Places”
Michelle Stone
“My Heart Will Go On”
Finalists
Marjorie Broffman
“Keep It Clean: Go Green”
Lauren Gibson
“Hope for a Cure”
Lindsey Hazelwood
“End Hunger—Start Here”
Nicole Pilar
“Bee Kind”
Ellery Young
“Open Your Heart
to an Animal Shelter”
Community Based Service Learning Presentations
By Kathy Nulton, 2009-10 Parent Association President
The final Ursuline Parent Association (PA) meeting
adjourned at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19th. With no time to lose, Parent Association members
and I quickly made our way to Brescia Hall. Under the
expert hands of PA Hospitality Chairs, Donnie Young
and Diane Bard, we proceeded to turn Brescia into a
first rate hospitality room for students, parents and
visitors planning to come to the CBSL Presentations
(also known as the Senior Boards) the next day. .
The CBSL presentations activities couldn’t have .
gone better. Students and parents mingled with
teachers and visitors. The presentations were .
wonderful! The feeling in the air was one of .
gratitude and joy as the seniors ended their .
high school experience on a high note.
CBSL Senior Project
of the Year winners
Michelle Stone and
Torri Saiz with Ursuline’s
CBSL Coordinator Judi
Greaney who holds the
plaque that will have
the students’ names
engraved on it
2009-2010 PA Vice President and Crab Feed Chair Kathi
Youngblood and President Kathy Nulton
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Serving Others
Senior Boards
Sharing Service and Spirit
Patchworks Farms for guests to see first-hand the earth friendly projects
completed there. It was a day of accomplishment for our students and
a day of pride for parents and the Ursuline community who attended. The day is a gentle reminder too that today’s youth has the intelligence,
conscience and will to have a positive impact on our world.
Nicole Pilar presents her
“Bee Kind” CBSL project
at Patchworks Farms
inside the barn
Ursuline seniors excited and ready to go the morning of Senior Boards
The Senior Board Community Based Service Learning (CBSL) .
Presentations were held on May 20th. Dozens of parents, community
representatives and leaders attended this special day to observe the
incredible projects created and implemented by our senior students. This year we featured four of our top award nominated presentations in
the Ursuline Gym to allow more people to attend as well as a location at
Lauren Gibson answers
questions about her
project in Ursuline’s gym
These are the non-profit organizations
locally, nationally and globally that
Ursuline and Cardinal Newman Seniors
volunteered for, worked with and
impacted while doing their senior
CBSL projects. Incredible!
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By Judi Greaney, CBSL Coordinator
John Contreras leads NSLC workshop
To witness the amount of teenagers who
are dedicated to volunteerism gives
me hope that change can occur and
that my generation will lead the way.
It was truly inspiring.
~Nicole Pilar
Seniors from Ursuline and Cardinal Newman, .
along with faculty and staff from both campuses,
captivated a crowd of about 40 educators and
students in a workshop at the 21st National Service
Learning Conference held March 26 in San Jose. The
workshop entitled, From Project to Program:
Moving Beyond Volunteerism, highlighted
the ways in which our campuses have pioneered
landmark curriculum around service learning. The
four day conference was attended by thousands of
educators, students, administrators and nonprofit
leaders from all over the world and the United
States.
"It was really cool to see what others all
over the country are doing."
~Felicia Afuan
The interactive seminar was an incredible .
experience for the Ursuline and Cardinal Newman
faculty and students as well as the participants. Presenting to a capacity audience, workshop .
participants rotated among three interactive
teacher/student stations to learn about how CBSL .
is incorporated into curriculum at Ursuline and .
Cardinal Newman schools. UHS teacher Judi .
Greaney fielded questions on community .
partnerships (local, national and global), CN .
Touched
to Give
Seminar participant and Maryanne Berry
"Being able to discuss my project with
teachers and students from all over the
country potentially added to my
understanding of why we do CBSL and
how its components tie into everyday
academics." ~Jasmine De Mange
teacher John Contreras lead a group that discussed
how we incorporate CBSL into our Religion curriculum,
and CN teacher Maryanne Berry demonstrated
the role the English teacher plays in CBSL. Other
teachers and staff in the mix were Ryan Smith,
Bernadette Calhoun and Katheryn Horton. Our students were articulate and passionate as they
shared their projects. The Ursuline students who
participated were Nicole Pilar, Jasmine De Mange,
Felicia Afuan and Madelyne Trione. The CN students
were Hunter Scott, Jamie Ford and Chris Mills. .
It became evident that the CBSL program at
Ursuline and Cardinal Newman was regarded as a
model for other schools, educators, students and
non-profits. The day was made possible by the hard
work of Cardinal Newman teacher John Contreras
who proposed the seminar workshop last summer to conference organizers. It ended up being
selected and what an honor it was for all involved!
"I think our workshop was effective
because it was “hands-on” for the
participants. All the feedback was
positive. A few said it was their favorite
workshop of the whole conference.
I realize how fortunate we are here at
UHS and CN to have pioneered such
a strong service-learning program."
~Madelyne Trione
Corey Lott stands proudly with
her second semester freshmen
cultural geography class
Cultural geography is a freshman
social studies class and the students
this past year studied current global
issues such as abject poverty in
developing nations and the realities
of agrarian societies. They were so
moved by their learning experience
that they decided to raise money to
buy a water buffalo through Heifer
International to help one family .
in need. Holy
Thursday
By Chiara Nicastro, Class of 2013
For Holy Thursday my homeroom
class went to Spring Lake to donate
our time and strong bodies for a
day of clean up. When we arrived
we were handed bush clippers and .
we started to clear trails for hikers. Everyone helped out either by
clipping branches or collecting
and cleaning up leaves and debris. Throughout the day I saw my
classmates smiling, because we
knew we were helping to make the
area better for others to enjoy.
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Science in a Box? That’s Right!
By Debbie Crosby, Ursuline Science Teacher
Kelsey Bogyo
Olivia Turnross
Ursuline junior and senior students provided fun science activities for
elementary school students at Mark West Union School District Science
Fair in March. The Ursuline students developed stimulating and .
appropriate activities for the elementary school children and .
coordinated the necessary written procedures, explanations and .
supplies for the event. These projects were contributed to by: .
Allyson Beach, Dayna McDaniel, Allison Harf, Anne Marie Drestuel, .
Lena Scrivanich, Yazzie Almanaseer, Raquel Figuera, Stephanie Pires,
Lauren Gibson, Kelsie Bogyo, Shannon Babic, Kelsey Pighin, Gienna .
Gonnella, Tina Traboulsi, Lauren Martin and Tricia Baluyut. Natasha Qabazard
There was lots of sharing of science at the event. Jaqueline Balletto
and Lena Scrivanich exposed the “magic” of color in black marking
pens. Lauren Martin launched a high interest catapult booth. Natasha
Qabazard held “electrifying” soda can repulsion races. Dayna McDaniel
dazzled students with mysterious dancing raisins, while Kelsie Bogyo
created a stir with the chemistry of pink goo. Madelyne Trione and
Allyson Beach enthusiastically led booth visitors in discovering how
DNA can be extracted from a strawberry. Olivia Turnross highlighted the
event with her work with the Bodega Marine Lab, bringing a marine
animal touch table and lots of
knowledge and charisma. Kelsey
McCarthy also used this opportunity
to share her expertise of composting
with the community. These “Science
in a Box” activities are now available .
for local teachers to check out and
use in their classrooms and for .
Ursuline students to use as part of
Senior Service Projects and other
outreach efforts.
Lending a Helping Hand
Our Ursuline students .
(9th – 12th grades)
volunteered approximately
12,109 hours last year
locally, nationally and .
globally and 4,253 of
those hours were completed
by the senior class. Taylor Young, Julia Personeni, Audrey Romano,
Marigrace Scrivanich, Claire Wilson and Natalie Ramirez
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We are proud of our .
students and their .
contributions to so many
people and organizations. Morgan Connors, Jessica Biddulph, Bethany Codding
and teacher Myrtle Rochioli
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My New Friends at Ursuline—I Will Miss You
By Theresa Vormbaum, German Exchange Student
My Passion
is Horses
By Sarah Wiggins, Class of 2013
Sarah and her horse Flicka
barrel racing this past May
Caterina Balletto, Timber Price, Theresa and Lauren Forsell on Ursuline’s patio
Nothing was boring here. Every single day was
exciting. I came to Ursuline in the beginning of
the second semester. My host dad drove me up to
Ursuline and my first impression was, “Wow, this
is so huge!” I walked through the doors and a nice
blonde lady named Kathleen Kelly gave me a white
Ursuline polo. I was so nervous and I didn’t know
where to go. A lot of girls introduced themselves
to me and asked me who I was. I heard so many
names that I couldn’t remember any of them .
afterwards! One girl named Theresa Mateo showed
me my way to my first class. Everybody was so
helpful but I was really shy. It was hard at first but
I quickly made new friends and then the school
didn’t seem quite so big anymore. Everybody knows everybody and it was like a
big family where everyone watches out for one
another. It is such a nice school. The teachers are so
wonderful. My favorite teachers were Mr. Kamplain
and Madame Preyale. One of the coolest things at this school was the
high technology and the fact the Ursuline has its
very own library! In the library there are lots of
computers, maybe twenty for everyone to use. In
every class there were computers for the teachers,
as well as a white smart board. This was so cool for
me to see. I LOVED GOING TO URSULINE. Every week there was
something new happening. Sometimes there was
free dress, a dance event, a show, a holiday or a
mass. All of the girls made me feel so much a part
of things and right at home. I found wonderful .
friends that I will always remember: Timber, Lauren, Matilda, Mackenzie and Julia. I am so sad that I
have to leave. All I have to say is Ursuline was great!
I’m passionate about horses! .
I ride western, competing in
barrel racing, poles and goat
tying with the CHSRA .
(California High School Rodeo
Association). Most people
don’t know this sport exists in
schools and that anyone can
join. Colleges such as Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo have rodeo
teams and offer scholarships
if chosen for their team. The
events that I compete in are
speed events. At the end of
the season in May, the top
five in each event go on to the
State Finals and from there the
Nationals. I have two horses for
barrels and poles, Flicka and a
back up horse, Tanner. Flicka .
is my main horse. We ran the
fastest time in barrels at the
State Finals last year. To be
competitive in high school
rodeo, takes a lot of dedication,
lessons and practice. During
the summer I stay tuned up
by competing in the Northern
California Junior Rodeo and
numerous jackpot barrel races. 17
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A World
Champion
amongst Us
Film Award
By Chiara Nicastro, Class of 2013
who was going to play what role, and chose the
location, the director, props, story line and camera
crew. Once we had the story line, we wrote the
screen play and went out on location and filmed.
Larkspur Mayor Dan Hilmer (far left) presented the
awards to the winners of the 4th annual Lark Theater
Youth Film Festival. The students pictured above won
the award for best narrative film in the 10-to-13 year
old category for "Mortal."
Jacqueline concentrates
as she competes with her
horse Double Java
Freshman Jacqueline Holtschult
has been riding and competing
on Tennessee Walking horses
since the age of nine. She and
her horse, Double Java, are
both multi-world champions. Jacqueline has dominated the
Youth Light Shod Division on
the west coast circuit for nearly
seven years. She has been
named National Lite .
Shod Junior Rider of the year
numerous times by the Walking
Horse Magazine. Her most .
recent title was received this
year. In 2004 Double Java
carried Jacqueline to her
first world championship in
Shelbyville, Tennessee and .
she has continued to win this
title each year since. .
Jacqueline is a talented and
highly accomplished young
equestrienne, whose love of
riding and competing has
earned her a permanent .
place amongst the finest
competitors in this sport. 18
A few years ago, I attended “The Future Film .
Makers” summer film camp in Mill Valley. The camp
started with a short movie brainstorming session. Together the participants thought of ideas, decided
The story was my idea and my group titled the
short movie "Mortal". I also played the lead actress. After the movie was shot on location, we all played
a role in the editing process. We then added music
and sound effects. It was so well done that the
owner of the film school entered it into the Mill
Valley Film Festival at the Lark Theater. There were
over 300 short films judged by professional .
directors, producers and actors. We won for the
short film category! It was pretty amazing. I have
always had a passion for film making and will .
continue to pursue my love for storytelling and
acting. Over the summer this year, I hope to .
attend a film camp in Los Angeles. My Sport is Skating
By Shelby Deffterios, Class of 2013
For the past eight years, my second home hasn’t
been a soccer field or a basketball court like most
teenagers, but it has been the ice arena. Figure
skating has become the sport I live and breathe
for. Waking up at 5:00 in the morning isn’t exactly
a warm wakeup call, but I do it because that’s the
sport I have chosen to dedicate myself to, along
with dancing. Over the past eight years, I have
come by hardships and frustrations just like other
athletes who compete but I have also had many .
accomplishments in my eight years of skating. I have competed in national and international
competitions throughout the western United States
and qualified for Showcase Nationals for the United
States the past four years. Skating is not only a
sport, but a part of me and I am very proud of my
accomplishments. I hope to pursue my skating far
into the future.
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The Spirit of St. Angela Award
2009-2010 Nominees and Winners
The Spirit of St. Angela Award is given to the.
student in each grade level (9-11) who epitomizes
the core values that form the mission and .
philosophy of all Ursuline Schools throughout the
world. At each grade level, one student is chosen
Grade 9
Winner: Caitlyn Rei
(nominees)
Allyson Ahlstrom
Allessandra Anton
Jazlyn McCoy-Loose
Audrey Romano
Breanna Walsh
Amazing
Math Minds
each year by their peers from among the nominees
as being the student who in the past year has most
exemplified the Ursuline core values of respect,
responsibility, self confidence, leadership, support,
hard work, caring, service, vision and spirituality. Grade 10
Winner: Jacqueline Payne
(nominees)
Audrey Abate
Lauren Forsell
Theresa Mateo
Kelsey Reilley
Grade 11
Winner: Erin Clark
(nominees)
Savannah Clements
Bethany Codding
Nora Peterson
Isabella Straka
Grace under Pressure
Diana Hillendahl, Staff of the Year
Diana Hillendahl, Ursuline’s ever friendly Office
Manager won this year’s Staff of the Year Award. Since 2009, Diana has been the friendly face in the
main office. She graciously provides support and
assistance to students, faculty and staff. Below
are just a few comments from faculty and staff
about Diana. Thank you Diana for all you do for our
Ursuline community!
 Diana has been a great addition to UHS
from her first day
 Diana is always willing to help
 Ever pleasant, professional and performs her
duties with a smile on her face
 She is equally helpful to all faculty, staff,
students and parents
Eight Ursuline
girls represented
our school at the
Sonoma County
Mathematics
Council Steeplechase Competition
on March 24. The competition was
held outdoors at Spring Lake Park. Teams were made up of many of
the Sonoma County high schools. Mixed frosh/sophomore teams
and junior/senior teams competed
against each other solving very
unusual problems and puzzles
that require a lot of out-ofthe-box thinking. Representing
Ursuline were freshmen Sinead
Lafferty and Breanna Walsh,
sophomores Elizabeth Herman
and Jacqueline Payne, juniors Julie
Brookfield and Julia Hillendahl,
and seniors Liz Davison and Dahly
McCormick. Prizes were awarded
to top-scoring teams, and all the
competitors were awarded a .
great math-themed t-shirt. Julia
Hillendahl was on the junior/
senior team awarded third prize. Math teachers Mr. Campagna and
Ms. Seiderer accompanied the girls.
Senior Choice
Award
Winner
The 2010 Senior Choice Award .
was given to Ursuline’s Registrar
Bernadette “Bernie” Lane. .
The senior class voted her the
most inspirational and influential
faculty or staff person in their
school years at Ursuline. .
Great choice girls—.
congratulations Bernie!
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Student Talk
1. Back to the 80’s—
Musical Memories Forever
By Tina Traboulsi, Class of 2011
Doing this musical was by far the best experience of my
junior year. I would constantly find myself looking forward
to going to all of the rehearsals after school, especially the
dance rehearsals because all the students would help each
other out with the difficult choreography. The environment
at the rehearsals was very friendly and very cooperative. Dan
Saski is a great director. He wanted to make Back to the 80’s
a wonderful experience for us and he succeeded! Justin and
Brigit also did an amazing job in teaching all the students
the music and the choreography. They really helped us work
as a team. In my opinion, hanging out, singing, acting, and
dancing with friends is the most fabulous experience a
student can have. Making a successful musical is truly a
collaborative effort and it requires a tremendous amount
of work. Now every time I hear an 80's tune I think of
all my friends from the musical and what a great time
we had together.
2. Mother Daughter—
Flare and Fashion
By Jacqueline Payne, Class of 2012
Mother-Daughter this year was an overwhelming
success due in part by a dedicated sophomore
Student Council, a fashion show and a tremendous
amount of hard work and support. The Council
wanted to change up this event by showcasing
mothers and daughters doing something fun
together. Belden Long and I, along with our moms,
spearheaded the idea to have a fashion show.
With the help of Santa Rosa boutique stores The
Competitor and Pink and Punch, we had outfits for
moms and students. It turned out to be a beautiful
day at John Ash Restaurant where the event was
held. The grounds provided an incredible backdrop
with fine food and a touch of technology with drop
down automatic video screens. Some students and
moms were reluctant to model at first, but it was
fantastic that everyone had fun striking a pose.
Belden and I even cart wheeled down the runway!
3. The World History Trials—
Not Just the Facts
By Caterina Balletto, Class of 2012
The World History Trials were a great learning
experience. Each team member of every team
spent hours of hard work preparing for the trials,
and their hard work really paid off! All of the
sophomore students were super prepared, and
serious, which was what made the trials fun.
My favorite part about the whole experience was
learning history in a new way. This was great
because it was an alternative to the regular style
of teaching. Thank you Mr. Herrmann and Mr. Allen!
Editor's note: The World History Trials is an out of
classroom learning assignment for sophomore
students where the students put the American
Revolution on trial in a real courtroom).
4. The Prom
By Lauren Gibson, Class of 2010
5. New Year, New Food
Prom this year was a fun and
memorable event. We arrived at
the Prom after a bus ride and were
adorned with leis and walked into the
"Beach" which was the theme of the
dance. There were many casino-like
activities such as pool and blackjack
games as well as places to play ping
pong and dance. I was honored to be
named Prom queen and I will always
remember sharing a fun night with
my friends. I think overall Prom was
a success and everyone enjoyed
the festivities.
By Emily Chapman, Class of 2011
By Kara Chandler, Class of 2013
At the beginning of the year, Ursuline welcomed
a new group of people to our school, the staff
from Epicurean Group contracted to work in
the Café Merci. In October, Epicurean Group
welcomed my mom Mary as an employee.
Ever since Epicurean started, they have cooked
up some of the most wonderful meals for the
students at both campuses. The food always
tastes great! From pancakes at break to tostadas
at lunch and even smoothies after school, they
always seem to catch our cravings. My personal
favorite is the clam chowder in a bread bowl.
Yum! Other favorites among the students are
pizza, quesadillas, pasta and hamburgers. Our
wonderful cooks and staff (Tom, Kurt, Stephanie,
Mary, Desiree and Alex) do a great job. Thanks
so much!
7. “Choices” Assembly—
An Eye Opener
6. Dino-mite Elections
By Maeve Sheeran, Class of 2012
At Ursuline, student class elections are one of
the many fun experiences that happen on
campus. It’s a time where you get to really
express whatever you want. During the past two
years, I’ve been involved in the student elections.
My friend and I have been partners both years.
We decided to go all out for this election and
we dressed up in dinosaur suits and we sang a
reworded version of the Village People’s song,
Y-M-C-A. This definitely was a time I was glad
I attended an all girls school. Because we put
ourselves out there, my friend and I won the
election! It was the most memorable moment for
a lot of girls in the sophomore class.
We thought we would be having a boring lecture when we
were unexpectedly called into an assembly. This assembly was
definitely different and caught many students’ attention. A
younger guy stood before us giving us his views on sexually
active teens and chastity. Whoa! We saw all of our teachers’
faces in the gym and at first it was awkward to listen and talk
about sex in front of our teachers. It was nice that the speaker
wasn’t catering to the older generation’s views but giving us
his insight on chastity with a humorous and light attitude.
The students thought he was really funny and he was easy to
relate to because he used real life examples. He didn’t sugar
coat anything and told it like it was which made the kids
respect him even more. While talking with classmates after
the assembly, I noticed that many had taken what the
presenter said to heart and were reexamining their life choices.
Editor’s Note: Renowned chastity speaker and author Jason
Evert presented to both Ursuline and Cardinal Newman
students this past semester.
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Admissions on the Move
Our Catholic Partner Schools are #1
by Kathleen Kelly and Lisa Ormond, Admissions
The Admissions Department strives to work
closely with our Catholic “partner” elementary
schools. Girls that have been educated at these
Catholic institutions have the foundation for an
especially successful transition into high school
at Ursuline. We are interested in reaching out
to all of the Catholic schools, but this past year
was one that brought a new closeness and
community with St. Rose, St. John’s and St. Eugene’s elementary schools. Partner School Tuition Agreement
In May, the Ursuline Board of Trustees adopted
a tuition reduction policy effective immediately.
for students of full-time faculty and staff at the
local Diocesan elementary schools. For 9-12 .
grade, these families will receive a 50% tuition
reduction for their daughters’ education. The
following schools will benefit from this new
policy: St. Eugene’s, St. Francis Solano, St. Helena, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary of the
Angels, St. Rose, and St. Vincent de Paul.
St. John’s 7th and 8th Grade Retreat
Ursuline High School played host to 7th and
8th grade retreaters from St. John’s for two
days during May. The students were perfect
guests while retreating at Ursula Hall near .
the Angela Retreat Center. Ursuline’s Campus
Ministry students assisted Catholic Diocese
Director of Youth Ministry Stan Cordero which
made it a meaningful day for all. 2010 Scholarship Winners
Caroline Colbert
St. Eugene’s
Manjari Daniel
St. Rose
Victoria Miksis
St. John’s
Back to the 80’s Drama Road Show
Ursuline’s new Drama Director (aka the
“Drama Dude”) Dan Saski was eager to show
off the Spring Musical Production-Back to
the 80’s and called on his great student cast
to take their “show on the road” to the three
Santa Rosa Catholic partner schools. Nearly
900 students, faculty and staff rocked out .
as they watched the Ursuline and Cardinal
Newman drama students perform in their
school auditoriums during the month of April. Free show passes were given to all students .
in the audience.
Julie Carver presents Manjari Daniel the Ursuline
Principal Choice Scholarship at St. Rose
The 80’s performers answer students questions
at St. John’s
Ursuline Principal’s Choice Scholarship
President/Principal Julie Carver was pleased
to offer a $500 scholarship for one incoming .
9th grader from three Catholic partner
schools. The award recipient was selected .
by each school principal. This scholarship .
program will be expanded to include .
additional Catholic partner schools next year. LINKing Student with Student; Sister to Sister
By Alice Meyer, Link Crew Advisor
I noticed something written on one of student restroom walls recently,
a restroom I have known since I was a student twenty years ago. Even
though the print was small and written in blue pen, it stuck out because
“graffiti” (if you could even call it that) is nonexistent at Ursuline High
School. When I stopped to really look at it closely, I was touched. It read:
“Bye my Ursuline sisters, I will miss you” punctuated with a heart. I
remember feeling this same way when I graduated from Ursuline in
1994. What a gift to not only graduate with “sisters” but to know that
hundreds of other students who stay behind are your “sisters” too. .
What started this idea that once an Ursuline student, forever an .
Ursuline sister? Ursuline’s LINK Crew is an integral part of creating those student .
bonds and connections between students/sisters in all grades. LINK is a
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leadership group made up of 25
junior and senior students who
are responsible for welcoming
new sisters (new students) into
this community. It’s been a part
of Ursuline for over 10 years. LINK members understand
Our fabulous LINK Crew at the 2010 Frosh sisterhood, in the Ursuline
Family Mixer
sense, and realize sisterhood is
not about biology; it is about community. This past year, over 50 girls .
applied to become part of LINK! Congratulations to the new 2010-11
LINK who’ll now carry on the welcoming traditions and ways of LINK,
and goodbye to our 2009-2010 LINK leaders who did a great job .
continuing the sisterhood legacy this past year. Admissions on the Move
Ursuline Girl Camps Get Extreme
By Kathleen Kelly, Admissions
behind Ursuline to access Cloverleaf
Ranch. Alums Melissa Quinn ’97
and Alice Meyer ’94 shined as Camp
Counselors. The campers not only
enjoyed the beautiful hike through the
vineyards but also kayaking, a ropes
course, horseback riding, ziplining
and more. Cooling off every afternoon
in the Ursuline pool was icing on the
cake. The 50 plus 4th – 12th graders
that attended were happy campers!
We are so excited to welcome
our new freshmen and their
families to our campus and
community. Here are some
interesting facts about our .
new students:
• They are from 28 different
middle schools.
• 18 of them are the only
students attending from .
their school .
Freshman and Camper Angelina Zuelow zipping along
Ursuline Girl Camps were in full swing this summer
with lots of excitement and activity on campus. We consider summer camps an important tool for
introducing our next generation of local girls to the
wonders of Ursuline. Especially exciting was the
newly offered Extreme Adventure+ Camp for .
Girls which partnered Ursuline with neighboring
Cloverleaf Ranch. Thanks to alum Shawna DeGrange
’00, campers were able to hike on the acreage
Our
Freshmen
Class of 2014
• The girls come from as far
west as Cazadero, as far east
as St. Helena, as far north as
Ukiah and Kelseyville and as
far south as Novato.
Campers hike to Cloverleaf Ranch for extreme
adventure fun
• 7 have brothers who attend
Cardinal Newman.
Rolling Out the Welcome Mat
By Lisa Ormond, Admissions
Marcie Carino, Julianna Buehnerkemper, Lelaina Byer, Elizabeth Herman
and Celja Uebel at the Family Mixer
• 5 have sisters who already
attend Ursuline.
In June, the Ursuline community welcomed our new freshmen and transfer
students to campus by hosting a Family
Mixer in Brescia Hall and Courtyard. Ursuline faculty, coaches, staff, .
administration, parents and the 20102011 LINK Crew all welcomed our new
Ursuline students and their parents. During the event, new students mostly
socialized with each other and Ursuline’s.
LINK Crew, meeting new friends and
saying hi to old ones. A traditional .
picnic style buffet of summertime food
favorites and yummy desserts was
served. The evening concluded with .
an information reception to remind
families Ursuline was there to .
support their transition into our .
school community. • 2 sets of freshmen twins
(sister attending UHS and
brother attending CN) .
• 6 have an Ursuline alumna
within their family
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Winter/Spring Athletics
Take 5 By Rich Herrmann, Ursuline Athletic Director
Rich Herrmann was selected 2009-2010 Co-Faculty of the Year by his peers. He also recently
was honored by the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce as the 2009-2010 Top Local High School
Educator. We talked with Rich to learn more about him and his views.
Question 1
Why did you become a teacher?
My original goal was to be a football coach. I interviewed a UCLA coach when I was an
undergrad and he told of how he started as a high school teacher and coach. It was then that
I began to teach/coach in high school sports. It was through these experiences that I realized
that I loved teaching. Good coaches are generally good teachers and vice-versa.
Question 2
What did you coach and why did you stop?
I coached a variety of sports in the last 33 years. I started in football, but I also coached
basketball, baseball, track, cross-country, wrestling, and weight training. As I said, my
original goal was to coach at the college level. I did have a chance to be a Graduate Assistant
at Stanford in 1982 and 1983. It was then that I decided that I wanted to concentrate on
athletics at the high school level. I liked the purity of the sport at the high school level. From
there many of the decisions I made career-wise were related to my family that was growing
to five children. I stopped coaching high school football in 2003 when we moved to Hidden
Valley Lake.
Question 3
What is your vision for Ursuline Athletics?
There is a great future ahead for Ursuline Athletics! There is a strong tradition that needs to
be brought back to the forefront, including connecting with the former athletes who have
gone on to compete in college. Athletics is an important part of the whole experience of
education and of high school. It is important to give the program the attention equal to what Rich Herrmann and Ursuline Board of Trustees
we expect the athletes and the coaches to make. It is a commitment to give it your very best President Brad Pighin
in everything you do. For me, I would like us to be looked at as the model program in the area,
in our division and in the state. Question 4
What is needed next?
There needs to be a concerted effort to provide the athletes with the facilities that they need to compete. We need to put into place a newly structured
Booster organization, and a plan to upgrade the facilities and fields. This is something that we are currently working toward and hope to see in the next
few years.
Question 5
What is the new Ursuline Frosh “No Cut” Policy and why did you initiate it last year?
The new frosh policy is that any frosh athlete that tries out for a sport will not be cut if they make the effort to complete the coaches’ requirements. This
is to allow the frosh athlete the chance to try a sport that they may not have played, or a chance to compete and be a part of a team in their first year at
Ursuline. We want the most participation possible because we are convinced of the value of athletics in the students’ development. This new policy led to
the development of the frosh Volleyball team last fall.
S ports photography by: Tamara D e M ello, www. bellaphotoanddesign . com and D irk B ietau , www. dirk . com
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Ellery Young—A Stellar Athlete in Every Way
Ellery Young was the recipient of the 2010
Senior Athlete Award and was chosen for
this athletic honor from among other senior
athletes who have competed in more than
one varsity sport. Her accomplishments
were many as an Ursuline athlete. She .
competed in three sports including .
volleyball, basketball and lacrosse and was
selected All-League 1st team in volleyball
for the second year in a row. Also, Ellery
was honorable mention All-League in
basketball while playing with a leg injury,
and was the starting goalie on the lacrosse
team until she had to undergo surgery. In addition, Ellery excelled as a
scholar in the classroom as was exemplified by the fact she qualified as a
scholar athlete all four years that she attended Ursuline. In fact, she maintained a 4.0 GPA as a senior
while competing in her three sports and
two of the sports teams she was a member .
of were NCS Scholastic Championship Teams.
Here are a few additional honors of Ellery’s:
team captain for five of her eight varsity
seasons; team MVP in volleyball; Coaches
Leadership Award honoree in basketball;
and All-Empire Athlete of the Year nominee. With athletic abilities beyond belief, Ellery
not only gave her best in competition, but
also in the classroom, while being a good
friend to others and serving as a school ambassador in many ways. Congratulations Ellery!
Ursuline 2009-2010 Scorecard
By Rich Herrmann, Athletic Director
GO FIGURE
69%
Percentage of participants.
who were scholar athletes .
(scholar athletes have 3.5 GPA or higher
during their sport season)
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67%
Percentage of student body .
participating in Ursuline Athletics
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Total number of All-League Ursuline athletes
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18
Distinguished Scholar Teams.
(every team qualified)
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Total number of Individual North Coast
Section appearances
• Total # of sports offered at Ursuline = 11
• Total number of teams fielded = 18 (including two frosh & five JV teams)
• NCS Scholastic Championship Teams = 4 (Tennis, Volleyball, Track, Lacrosse)
• California Interscholastic Federation Scholar/Athlete of the Year = Michelle Stone
• Redwood Empire Large School Scholar/Athlete = Michelle Stone
• Number of NBL Championships won during 2009-2010 = 3 (Swimming & Diving, JV Volleyball and JV Basketball)
• Number of school records set = 6
Michelle Stone - 12’3” pole vault
Taylor Young - 100 Breaststroke, 500 Free, 200 IM,
Maggie Leinen, Taylor Young, Allison Straus, MacKenzie Carl – 200 Medley relay
Taylor Young, Julia Personeni, Morgan Edgar, Allison Straus – 400 Free relay
• Number of Redwood Empire records set = 1 (Michelle Stone, 12’3” pole vault)
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• All-Empire Softball: 2nd team Haily MacDonald, honorable mention: Hailey Eisenhauer
• All-Empire Track: 1st Team: Michelle Stone, honorable mention: Jacqueline Balletto, Erica Cunningham, Megan .
McKellar, Isobel Moeller and Ali Nelson
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• Total # of All-League Ursuline athletes = 19 (Allison Harf, Liz Wang, Ellery Young (2x), Jessica Biddulph, Rachael
Rochioli, McKenzie Mangino (2x), Laura Fenton, Gienna Gonnella, Jordan Henry, Brontë Sheahan, Michelle Stone,
Hailey Eisenhauer, Haily MacDonald (2x), Lauren Gibson, Erin Clark and Lauren Hylbak)
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• Total # of Individual North Coast Section appearances = 15 (Gienna Gonnella, Anne Marie Destruel, Kaitlyn
Wright, Ali Beazell, Erin Clark, Julia McKellar, Nora Peterson, Taylor Young, Maggie Leinen, Julia Personeni,
Mackenzie Carl, Allison Straus, Morgan Edgar, Ali Nelson, Michelle Stone)
• NCS Team playoff appearances = 4 (Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Softball)
• State Championship appearances = 1 (Michelle Stone)
(Above information as of June 1, 2010)
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Our Amazing Athletes
Tribute Michelle Stone, Class of 2010
Ursuline’s First Ever CIF Scholar/Athlete of the Year
Below is a partial list of Michelle’s numerous honors and awards:
2010 Meet of Champions in Berkeley-1st Place
When Michelle Stone won the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
Scholar Athlete of the Year at the end of spring, it seemed only fitting
that her incredible honor should be highlighted in the FOCUS magazine. Quietly, Michelle garnered this top athletic scholarship award with
many on campus and in our own community not fully understanding
its significance. Nominations for this prestigious $5,000 award were
received from 1,494 high schools in California. Only one other athlete
(male or female) in Sonoma County has ever won this award since its
inception in 1982. Being humble as she is, Michelle wasn’t the kind
of person to make a stir. However, as a tribute, we want to vault her
incredible accomplishments into the spotlight one last time to give her
an Ursuline Bear “high five” for the amazing athletic and scholastic feats
she’s achieved while attending this school. Congratulations Michelle on
the many achievements you worked so hard to earn and most definitely
deserved. We will miss you!
2010 CIF/Farmers Female Scholar/Athlete of the Year
2010 Redwood Empire Large School Scholar/Female Athlete of the Year
Ursuline High School and Redwood Empire record holder in pole vault: 12’ 3”
2010 Ursuline High School Scholar/Athlete of the Year
2009-2010 Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholar/
Athlete of the Year State Finalist
2010 Dyestat CA Pre-Season All-State First Team, pole vault
2010 CA Indoor Track and Field Championships—7th Place
2010 Meet of Champions-1st Place
2009 Meet of Champions-2nd Place
2010 CIF State Track and Field Championships qualifier
2009 CIF State Track and Field Championships—7th Place Pole Vault
2009 and 2010 MILESPLIT Cal US First Team Elite, pole vault
2009 and 2010 NCS Girls Pole Vault Champion
2009 and 2010 NBL All League First Team Track and Field
2009 NCS Scholar/Athlete of the Year—Cross Country and Track and Field
Four year member of Track and Field team
Three year member of Cross Country team
Two-time Cross Country Coaches’ Award—Most Inspirational Athlete
Voted “Most Likely to Make a Difference” by her senior class
Athletic Director Rich Herrmann and Michelle during the
graduation ceremony at SSU
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Our Amazing Athletes
Tribute Michelle Stone, Class of 2010
Ursuline’s First Ever CIF Scholar/Athlete of the Year
Bruce Taylor & Michelle with their CIF awards
Parting Words
By Michelle Stone, Class of 2010
This year's track season was a memorable one. I improved the Ursuline
pole-vault record of 11'10" by 5 inches, ending my high school career
with a personal best of 12'3". I set meet records at the Santa Rosa
All-City Meet and at the NCS Finals, and placed first at the NCS Meet
of Champions at UC Berkeley, qualifying me for the state track and
field championships in Clovis. In May, I was named the Press Democrat
Female Scholar Athlete of the Year for large schools and, later, I was
honored by the California Interscholastic Federation as the 2010
top Female Scholar Athlete of the Year for the state of California. In
Sacramento, I met representatives from CIF and Farmers Insurance,
who have been a generous sponsor of high school athletics for years.
Bruce Taylor from Palma High School (the boys' recipient) and I were
escorted to the State Assembly and Senate floors to be presented with
resolutions from our respective assemblymen and senators. We were
given a private tour of Governor Schwarzenegger's offices and were
honored at a luncheon attended by our parents, coaches and school
representatives. It was an exciting and special way to end the season. It's
hard to imagine these past four years without track. My relationships
with my teammates, coaches and competitors were a central part of
my high school experience. I will miss the camaraderie and enthusiasm
of the CN/UHS team and the incredible support from Sonoma
County's high school athletic community.
Michelle and her parents Mary and Greg Stone
Michelle and Ellery Young at the Senior Awards Ceremony
2009 State Track and Field Championship in Clovis
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Awards
Banquet
Jazlyn McCoy-Loose, Katie Bipes,
Marissa Greenband and Celja Uebel
On May 17th, the Ursuline
spring and winter season
athletic teams gathered at the
UHS gymnasium for the second
Sports Awards Banquet of the
2009-2010 school year. Five
sports and eight teams were
represented including: .
Varsity, Junior Varsity, and
Frosh Basketball; Lacrosse,
Track & Field, Swimming
& Diving; and Varsity and
Junior Varsity Softball. It was
a great opportunity for the
Ursuline athletic community
to get together and celebrate
the accomplishments of the
players, coaches and parents. Athletic Director Rich Herrmann
provided a summary of the .
Ursuline teams’ seasons. Parents were honored as well
including: Donnie Young, Dora
Barragan, Bob Fistolera, Mary
Stone, Lynn Carl, Kathy Badger,
Laura Duty and Anne Gibson. Scholar teams and scholar .
athletes were honored next. Following an entertaining .
video produced by .
photographer Tamara .
Demello (of Ursuline athletes
in action), the teams gathered
in separate rooms for coaches
to individually recognize their
athletes. It was another .
fantastic event and great
closure to a very successful
Ursuline athletics year.
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Frosh, JV and Varsity Basketball
By Jeff Paul, Coach
Ellinora Filice
Rilee Hakola
The 2010 varsity basketball team had a solid season
despite a challenging season that included injuries
to key players. The varsity team led by seniors
Ellery Young, Tara Puccioni and Brontë Sheahan
finished a tough preseason at 6-6 finishing up with
a solid win against a Marin Catholic. The Bears
felt confident heading into league play that they
could defend their 2009 league title. They played
hard and finished league tied for 3rd place despite
Tara Puccioni’s season ending injury. The Bears
moved onto the NCS play-offs and won their first
NCS play-off game since 2004 before losing their
final game to McKinleyville. Five Bears earned
All-League honors: Brontë Sheahan and Jordan
Henry—first team, McKenzie Mangino—2nd
team and Ellery Young and Tara Puccioni honorable
Brontë Sheahan
mentions. Brontë Sheahan and Jordan Henry were
also selected to the Press Democrat’s first team
All-Redwood Empire team.
Ursuline’s junior varsity team started out slow but
it didn’t take long for the coaches to get the team
focused and playing together. The JV Bears ended
their season with a 21-5 record and were league
champions for a 2nd year in a row. The freshmen
team had a good season as well. The freshmen
team jumped off to a great start winning some
tough games against good teams. Although they
were unable to defend their 2009 league title,
the team never gave up and played with heart
throughout the season.
Lacrosse
By Matt Eaton, Coach
Marissa Greenband and Marigrace Scrivanich
The 2010 Ursuline Bears lacrosse season started .
with more than 30 girls. This was my first year .
coaching Ursuline’s lacrosse team, and this team
met all challenges they faced with a great attitude. I found tremendous joy in coaching the girls and
watching their skills develop. After each game, I
would congratulate the other team’s coaches on their
win/loss, and after each game I was complimented
on the athleticism and skill set of my players. It was
great motivation for the girls to be recognized by the
other teams since this was Ursuline’s first year in the
MCAL league. Our biggest personnel loss was senior
Ellery Young due to leg surgery but sophomore Tricia
Baluyut stepped into goal and did an amazing job
with the team finishing with a promising 3-5 record. The best game of the season was our last which was
at home and was senior night. We beat University
High who made the playoffs with a 4-4 record. Our
team was just one win away from the playoffs—
next year we will be in title contention. Ursuline .
had three players make the MCAL 2nd team: .
Lauren Gibson, Lauren Hylbak and Erin Clark. .
Congratulations to this team for an incredible year!
Swimming and Diving
By Mark Hartman, Coach
Anne Marie Destruel
Maggie Leinen, Taylor Young, Allison Straus and Mackenzie Carl
For the Ursuline Swim and Dive Team it was both a championship .
and record breaking year. The Ursuline girls finished their dual meet
competition undefeated with a record of 8-0. The swimmers and divers
placed second at the NBL Championships
to Maria Carrillo ensuring a tie for the
league championship. It is the first
league championship for Ursuline in the
history of the school! Key to the team’s
success was its depth and strong .
contributions from all team swimmers
and senior diver Anne Marie Destruel
who took 2nd at the NBL .
Championships and 29th at NCS.
Maggie Leinen
Allyson Beach
The team was led by its two most valuable swimmers, sophomore .
Allison Straus, and freshman Taylor Young. Allison placed 3rd in the NBL
Championships in the 50 Free and 2nd in the 100 Free. Taylor placed 3rd
in both the 100 Breast and 200 IM. Both girls were on relays that set
Ursuline School records. In the 200 Medley Relay, Maggie Leinen and
Mackenzie Carl helped set a new school record and on the 400 Free Relay,
Morgan Edgar and Julia Personeni helped achieve a new mark as well. In addition, Taylor Young set new school records in the 100 Breast, 200
IM and the 500 Free. Taylor finished 7th in the 100 Breast at NCS, having
set a new school record in the prelims. Her school record in the 500 Free
broke a 28 year old record by gold medal Olympian, Jenna Johnson. Her
100 Breast time was the 37th fastest time in the country this year and
qualified her as a CIFNCS All American.
Track and Field
Erica Cunningham
Track and Field had
another historic run
in 2010. Finishing
with a 5-4 record
overall including a
3-4 record in the NBL,
there were some
memorable individual
performances. The
season started off well
for the Bears gaining
victories over Windsor,
Sonoma, Rancho .
Cotate, and Piner. .
In the end, the team lost some of its members due to injuries and other
unforseen circumstances. Seniors dominated individual performances,
including: Ali Nelson, Laura Fenton, Kaitlin Daniels, Jessica Blinman,
Megan McKellar, Britney Biagi, Jacqueline Balletto, Chelsea Booth,
and Michelle Stone. The team had some very competitive meets with
strong contributions by junior Erica Cunningham and sophomore Isobel
Moeller in the shot and discus. The relay team was consistent all year and
qualified for the Meet of Champions, along with Ali Nelson in the 100m
and 200m, Megan McKellar in the long jump, Kaitlin Daniels in the 300
hurdles, Erica Cunningham in the 800m and 1600m and Michelle Stone
in the pole vault. Michelle continued her dominance in the pole vault in
the Redwood Empire beating her own record of 11’10” plus setting the .
new standard at 12’3”. She competed in the State Meet at Clovis for .
the second year in a row.
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Winter/Spring ATHLETICS Rosters
Varsity Basketball JV Basketball Frosh Basketball Tara Puccioni*
Brontë Sheahan
Ellery Young*
Julie Brookfield*
Jordan Henry*
McKenzie Mangino
Kim Singler*
Gianna Fistolera
Belden Long*
Helen Moses-Happ
Elisa Vargas
Erin Clark*
11
Gretchen Muller
11
Abby Steele*
11
Jessie Cameron*
10
Hailey Eisenhauer
10
Gianna Fistolera
10
Rilee Hakola
10
Jenna Harrison*
10
Elissa Maloney*
10
Isobel Moeller
10
Nikki Ressio
10
Shelby Darrell
9
Lizzie Stogner*
9
Head Coach: Tom Corriveau
Asst. Coach: Don Jensen
Janene Borromeo
McKenna Brooks
Kyndall Dutton
Ellinora Filice
Amelia Ford
Logan Haworth
Adrianna Johnson*
Guilia Geary*
Ashley Rosenberg*
Katie Walsh*
Jennifer Wittry
Head Coach: Kristy Le
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12
12
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
Head Coach: Jeff Paul
Assistant Coach: Tom Corriveau
Assistant Coach: Don Jensen
Varsity Softball Kaitlyn Wright*
12
Megan Badger
11
Ali Beazell
11
Isabella Licursi
11
Haily MacDonald*
11
Dayna McDaniel
11
Lindsey Taylor*
11
Hailey DeLambert
10
Hailey Eisenhauer
10
Elissa Maloney*
10
Madison Ortega
9
Head Coach: Mary and Mark Cooper
Asst. Coach: David Leff
* Designates Scholar Athlete, qualifying
with a 3.5 or higher GPA during the
season of their sport.
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9
9
9
9
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9
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Swimming and Diving
JV Softball Holly O’Brien
12
Amanda Oseguera 11
Jenny Tognetti*
11
Liz Wang*
11
Zoe Feldman
10
Rilee Hakola
10
Dahlia Hernandez* 10
Veronica Morales
10
Helen Moses-Happ 10
Sarah Stewart
10
Maddie Thompson 10
Sydney Youngblood 10
Shelby Darrall*
9
Melanie Duty
9
Ellinora Filice
9
Guilia Geary*
9
Jenny Wittry
9
Head Coach: Ray Sterling
Asst. Coach: Ian Humber
Allyson Beach*
12
Anne Marie Destruel
12
Allison Harf*
12
Alexandria Robertson 12
Maeve Sheeran
12
Gretchen Muller*
11
Marina McCormick
11
Jennifer Asivido
10
Ariana Bates
10
Ali Biagi
10
Jeanette Butler*
10
Mackenzie Carl*
10
Nicolette Molina
10
Jacqueline Payne*
10
Matilda Schroeter*
10
Allison Straus
10
Emily Vassallo*
10
Morgan Edgar*
9
Taylor Enzler*
9
Maureen Flanagan*
9
Maggie Leinen*
9
Julia Personeni*
9
Claire Wilson*
9
Taylor Young
9
Head Coach: Mark Hartman
Asst. Coach: Jeff Scharfen
Asst. Coach/Diving: Grant Slovick
Winter/Spring ATHLETICS Rosters
Track and Field
Lacrosse Yazmine Almanaseer
Bailey Desmond
Lauren Gibson*
Lauren Hylbak*
Kelsey Pighin*
Ellery Young*
Erin Clark*
Nora Peterson*
Laurel Sleigh
Tricia Baluyut
Jessie Cameron*
Bea Chambers
Avery Dutton
Torina Giannetto
Theresa Mateo*
Julia McKellar*
Caitlyn Miller
Nikki Ressio
Josie Statzer
Celja Uebel*
Katie Bipes*
Heidi Booth*
Amelia Ford
Marissa Greenband* Jazlyn McCoy-Loose Chiara Nicastro
Marigrace Scrivanich*
Anna Smith
Lizzie Stogner* 12
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12
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11
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10
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Head Coach: Matt Eaton
Asst. Coach: Neil Jackson
Megan McKellar
Jacqueline Balletto* 12
Britney Biagi*
12
Jessica Blinman
12
Chelsea Booth*
12
Kaitlin Daniels*
12
Laura Fenton*
12
Megan McKellar*
12
Ali Nelson
12
Michelle Stone*
12
Jennifer Bipes
11
Kelsie Bogyo*
11
Sydney Bradley
11
Julie Brookfield*
11
Emily Chapman
11
Erica Cunningham
11
Shay Lamb
11
Rachel Rubatino*
11
Jessie Skizewski*
11
Caterina Balletto*
10
Sadie James
10
Isobel Moeler
10
Allyson Alstrom*
9
Janene Borromeo
9
Jessie Butler
9
Mariah Coogan
9
Kyndall Dutton
9
Maureen Flanagan* 9
Sarah Matossian
9
Maddie North
9
Paige Nonella
9
Head Coach: Pat Lafortune
Asst. Coach: John Lafortune
Running Events: Elaine Cavalin
Running Events: Jen Clouse
Running Events: Jon Lafortune
Pole Vault: Bruce Hotaling
Throwing: Lynn Meister
Jumps: Anthony Fernandez
2009-2010 Cardinal
Newman Cheerleaders
Megan Badger
Brittany Castro*
Kaitlin Daniels*
Holly Harrison
Kayley Meckstroth
Amanda Oseguera*
Torri Saiz*
Mariah Silveira*
Rebecca Tigner*
Jessica Watson
2010-2011 Cardinal
Newman Cheerleaders
Kayley Meckstroth
(Captain)
Amanda Oseguera
(Captain)
Megan Badger
Emily Chapman
Corrin Courier
Jacqueline Holtschult
Katelynne Rettig
Jessica Watson
Sarah Wiggins
Kaela Wall
* Designates Scholar Athlete, qualifying
with a 3.5 or higher GPA during the
season of their sport.
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Varsity Softball
By Mary Cooper, Coach
Haily MacDonald and Kaitlyn Wright
The Bears Varsity softball program completed a very successful season.
With strong leadership of the team’s only senior, Kaitlyn Wright and
junior, Haily .
MacDonald the .
team finished league
competition with
a .500 record and a
9 – 14 record overall. The Bears played
very competitively
at the Clark High
School Tournament
in Las Vegas playing
against Div. I and Div. II teams. The pitching
and shortstop duties
Megan Badger
were shared by Hailey
Eisenhauer and Haily
MacDonald, while returning players Kaitlyn Wright, Dayna McDaniel and .
Lindsey Taylor covered the outfield. Ali Beazell, Megan Badger and freshman
Madi Ortega completed the infield with Elissa Maloney covering the
catching duties. Izzy Licursi and Hailey DeLambert shared outfield .
duties. The team played their season in the spirit of the game: .
working hard, being competitive and having fun supporting each other. .
Congratulations to All League 1st team selections Haily MacDonald, .
Hailey Eisenhauer and 2nd Team selections Kaitlyn Wright and Madi Ortega.
JV Softball
The JV softball program
was resurrected after a
short hiatus. The team
was managed by 1st
year Head Coach Ray
Sterling, and his .
assistant also in his 1st
year, Ian Humber. Ray
came to Ursuline by way
of the Colorado Rockies,
while Ian played for .
an all-star team in .
Australia. The numbers
were strong as 19 girls
tried out for the team.
There was a solid group
of freshmen, along with a mix of
girls who were trying the sport for
the first time. One freshman with
experience was Melanie Duty who
had a solid year on the mound. The team showed a lot of progress
throughout the season. They had
striking spirit and enjoyed playing
with each other. Though the wins
were few, the joy was not. With
success in the Ukiah tournament
JVs on deck
where they finished third, and
then the fitting end of the season with a dramatic extra inning win over
Montgomery, it was great to have the JVs back.
Amanda Oseguera and Jenny Tognetti
S ports photography by: T amara D e M ello and D irk B ietau — www. dirk . com
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Spring Visual and Performing Arts
On Stage in Spring—Visual and Performing Arts
By Monica Bryant, Fine Arts Department Chair
In the spring we celebrated our first ever Arts Alive Festival. Ursuline and
Cardinal Newman teachers banded together to showcase the creative
side of our students for a full week on campus. The week included five
successful events: Imagine That, the Visual Arts Exhibit; So Show Me,
the Student Performing Arts Show; the Student Film Festival, Night of
Drama, the drama open rehearsal and Poetry Night. Thanks to Ursuline
parent Noel Hansen’s efforts, the art exhibit had 16 new flats to display
all the visual art classes’ work: Studio Art, AP Studio Art, Design, Graphic
Design, Drawing, Painting and Photography, as well as art produced by
our students outside of these classes. Poetry Night was in Brescia Hall
which was transformed into a Bohemian coffee house for the young
poets. Many UHS and CN students stepped up to the mike to read or
recite their words. The Student Film Festival showcased four short films
produced for the event. The Night of Drama was a good experience
seeing an inside view of drama rehearsals—challenging and engaging
work! Dan Saski, the new drama teacher and director, sure brought out
the talent in our students! And So Show Me was fabulous, complete
with group performances, bands, dances, solo instrumental work and
great songs. The Cardinal Newman gym was transformed with the light
show and musical talent. Students visited Imagine That next to the .
gym during intermission. All the arts events together demonstrated
to students and the school community just how much we value the
creative works of our students and how alive the arts are at Ursuline .
and Cardinal Newman.
Sandra Fleming performs at So Show Me
Morgan Griswold reciting her poem
at Poetry Night in Brescia Hall
Student drawings at the Imagine
That exhibit
Photos by Dirk Bietau—www.dirk.com
Update on Murals for the Redwood Gospel Mission Chapel
Working diligently on the mural are Audrey Abate, Natalie Andrews,
Caitlyn Rei and Indigo Bannister
Our ambitious project of creating murals depicting the Life of Christ for
the Redwood Gospel Mission is well on its way. We have been painting
canvas murals in Brescia Hall and the Ursuline Art Room this past year. When completed, the murals will be installed in the Chapel in Railroad
Square in downtown Santa Rosa. Students worked on the murals three
weekends in the spring and painted during Holy Thursday also as a
service project for the school. A summertime workshop happened
as well in mid July with hopes that the first phase of four murals will
be done by the end of September. Parents and students continue to
pour their energies into this project with sincere hearts. Thank you to
project leaders Lisa Skelly, Seong Brown and Anne Del Monte for their
continued commitment. When finished, we hope Ursuline and Cardinal
Newman will be proud of this contribution to our greater community. Anyone interested in helping with this project, contact Monica Bryant at
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Spring Visual and Performing Arts
Spring Shows
Spring was a busy season .
for Ursuline’s Dance and .
Choir programs. Dance and
choir students entertained .
audiences with spectacular
spring shows that both .
energized and captivated
audiences with the students’
talents. Thanks again to Choir
Director Elise Perea and Dance
Directors Corey Lott and .
Gabrielle Thompson for their
hard work and inspiration.
Get Up
& Dance
Back to the 80’s Spring Musical Rocked Audiences
By Dan Saski, Drama Director
rocked! Because of the tubular tunes, high-energy
dance numbers, and funky-fresh attitudes, the
whole ensemble was able to transport audiences...
Back To The 80’s. From all reports, it seemed the
journey was a fun and entertaining one. CAST
The 80’s Cast
Big Hair, Valley Girls, and Totally Awesome Tunes! We all have a connection to the 80’s: an old record,
a box in the attic with an Atari and a Rubik’s Cube
or watching Ferris Bueller’s Day Off for the 27th
time. My connection to the 1980’s was music. .
I remember hearing all the cool jams outta’ .
my mom’s radio as a kid. When I discovered this
musical, I was amazed at how many great 80’s
songs could be worked into one show. Yes, there’s
a story in there somewhere too, but with Wake Me
Up Before You Go Go and Kids In America as the first
two numbers, audiences were bound to have fun. Putting together a musical is not an easy task. .
I was lucky enough to have a wonderful production .
team: Justin Pyne (Musical Director), Bridget
Wheeler (Choreographer), Pam Enz (Costumes),
Jacqueline Scott (Hair/Makeup), and Morris .
Acevedo (Band Coordinator). This production .
was really brought to life by the Cast. I feel that .
I assembled a great and talented ensemble of .
Ursuline and Cardinal Newman students that
worked well together. And, of course, the CN Band
Choir
BAND
Justin Pyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conductor
Andrew Dobbins & Mike Healy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboards
Hunter Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drums
Jason Lawler & Daniele Citti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guitars
Joe de Rutte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass
Gregory Gschwend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tenor Sax
Andrew Yu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alto Sax
Photos by Tamara Demello, Bella Photography Design
Beauty for All to See
The 2010 Ursuline Art
Award was given to
senior Ellery Young
for her painting of
"Our Lady of Prompt
Succor." The statue
that inspired the
painting is in Brescia
courtyard near the
Our Lady of Prompt
Succor painting
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ROLE
Connor Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corey Palmer (adult)
Richard Dobbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corey Palmer (teen)
Dalton Bertolone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alf Bueller
Michael Larson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk Keaton
Taylor Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tiffany Houston
Elena Traboulsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cyndi Gibson
Anna Taddei. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mel Easton
Katie Rettig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Easton
Kaela Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitney Turner
Max Friedauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Feldman
Luis Rojas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Arnold
Bobby O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lionel Astley
George Panoski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Huey Jackson
Dominic Hebert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feargal McFerrin III
Tina Traboulsi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Reagan
Kristina Conophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Wilde
Haley Wild-Sichi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Fox
Morgan Connors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Sheena Brannigan
Michael Osborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steve Cocker
Morgan Johnson, Caitlyn Rei, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble
Erinn Matthews, Kara Chandler,
Madelyne Trione, Miranda King
art room and is a very important and loved image
amongst the Ursuline Sisters. Ursuline Art Teacher
Monica Bryant commissioned Ellery to create the
painting. The Ursuline Art Award was established in
2007. The first recipient was Nina D'Argenzio who
graduated in 2009. In 2008 our Swedish exchange
student was given the award for her self-portrait. In 2009, Angela Duckett and Christa Gallagher
received the award. The Ursuline Art Award is given
to one student each year and it is displayed in the
principal's office for the year.
Advancement
Crab Feed 2010—Another Great Success
By Margaux Hardy, Advancement Director
Thank you again to Crab Feed Chair, Kathi Youngblood and the Crab
Feed team plus many others involved in making the Crab Feed a record
breaking success this year. This fundraiser netted a profit of over $91,000
which included $20,000 for the Fund-a-Need purchase of new .
computers for our computer lab and library. This year’s success was .
due to the kind generosity of our patrons and the diligent efforts by .
the Crab Feed team to reduce expenses.
Please Donate to the Crab Feed
The success of the Crab Feed depends on the generosity of our families
and community. If you have an item to donate, please contact the Parent
Association at auction@ursulinehs.org or call 708 524-1130 x 112. Cash
and gift certificates are also gladly accepted and tax deductible. To be
included in the auction online program, donations need to be submitted
by November 15.
Join the Team!
For the past 29 years, Ursuline parents and community members have
come together to present an amazing two night extravaganza. .
Volunteering is at the core of our mission and Ursuline tries to provide
as many opportunities for the Ursuline community to get involved. The
Crab Feed is a wonderful event where everyone can help. Whether you
are alumni, past or current parent or a friend who would like to volunteer
in any capacity, please contact Margaux Hardy at 707 542-1130 x 142 or
mhardy@ursulinehs.org. We have a spot for you.
Crab Feed 2011
The 2011 Crab Feeds will be held Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January
29. Both events include a live and silent auction and all-you-can-eat
crab plus all the fixings. Don’t miss this event—tickets sell out quickly. Join us either in person, online or both. Check the Ursuline website
beginning in September to view our fabulous auction prizes and to buy
tickets. Absentee bidders are welcome. Hugs of gratitude to the 2010 Crab Feed Steering Committee for their
endless hours of dedication and leadership and caring preparation and
support of this event. Skillfully and selflessly, they worked behind the
scenes to prepare for this important fundraiser.
Crab Feed Chair
Kathi Youngblood
Lead Cashier & Registration
Sue Fowler
Auction Chair
Becky Scrivanich
Finance Team
Lori Ford
Susie Griffin
Wine Auction Committee
Terri Balletto
Tracy Dutton
Decorations Chairs
Diane Bard
Donnie Young
Volunteer Coordinator
Tamara DeMello
Master of Ceremonies
and Beverage Coordinator
Peter Singler
Lead Bartender
Lisa Boisclair
Graphic Designers
Steven Cano
Kitchen and
Serving Committee
Steve Chia
Dave Fowler
Nick Nicastro
Kevin Walli
Paul & Cookie Schaffer
Event Clean-up Managers
Chad and Benita Lamb
Nick Nicastro
Photos by Tamara Demello
CRABFEED2010
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Advancement
Ursuline Parent Association—Active and Committed
auction. At the last meeting of the year, PA President Kathy Nulton
handed President/Principal Julie Carver a check for the remaining funds
of $82,000 to go towards the school operations including the purchase
of new computers for the Computer Lab and ten computers for the
Library. The Parent Board meets every second Wednesday of the month
in the Ursuline library at 6:00 p.m. All parents are welcome. Joining the
Parents Association or coming to the meetings is great opportunity to
get involved in your daughters’ educational experience at Ursuline. Thank you to our 2009-10 Board Members for all of their love and .
devotion to Ursuline. The 2009-2010 Ursuline Parent Association
The Ursuline Parent Association (PA) had another wonderful year. Through their efforts with the Bingo Family Dinner and the Crab Feed,
they raised over $165,000 which helped cover expenses for many events .
including Parent Nights, the Welcome Dinner, Senior Awards Luncheon,
CBSL Luncheon, Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheons and more. .
They also raised over $85,000 in In-Kind donations for the Crab Feed
Kathy Nulton, President
Kathi Youngblood, Vice-President
Lori Ford, Treasurer
Vicky Locey, Secretary
PA members: Terri Balletto, Diane Bard, Suzanne Beach, Darrell Bertacco,
Vicki Buddulph, Kim Bipes, Sabrina Bonfigli, Lynn Carl, Tracy Dutton, Lori
Edgar, Denise Feldman, Terry Fistolera, Robin Leinen, Kris Matteri, Dolores
McDaniel, Sahar Qabazard, Laura Robertson, Becky Scrivanich, Denise
Steele, Charlotte Straus, Wendy Tigner, Gail Wright and Donnie Young.
The Dads' Club Finale
By Allan Henderson, Retiring Dad’s Club Grand Poohbah
Allan Henderson readying to pass
the “torch”
The last Dads' Club Dinner of the
year, rightly billed as The Last .
Supper, was hosted by Tim
Meinken and John Hazelwood. It was the passing of the torch
from Allan Henderson to the new
Grand Poohbah, Will Ivankovich. Over eighty dads were treated to
a spit-roasted pig, slow roasted by
Dads' Club Master Griller Jim Price,
who stayed the night to make sure
the fire was ready and the pig was
cooked properly. Steve Chia put out
a great menu of pulled pork and
pork tacos with all the trimmings.
Evening highlights included the passing of the torch from Allan
Henderson to Will Ivankovich and the presentation of the perpetual,
symbolic trophy of a crown on a stand commemorating the past Dads'
Club Presidents, starting with Bob Schwing, the Founder of The Dads'
Club. With much appreciation, CN Principal Graham Rutherford and
Ursuline President/Principal Julie Carver accepted a $20,000 check
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which represented the monies that
the Dads' Club contributed to both
schools throughout the year by
way of dinners, donations and live
auction items. This amount doesn't
include the two barbeques recently
built on both campuses courtesy of
the Dads' Club. It has been a pleasure putting on
the Dads' Club dinners over the
past three years for such a great
group of guys, and I want to thank
all of the Alumni dads that return
year after year to support our kids. Lastly, a big manly hug to the guys
behind the scenes that take time out of their busy lives to do so much for
this group and our schools: the team of Jeff Bertoli, Steve Bates, Darrell
Bertacco, Jim Price, Will Ivankovich, Steve Chia and Joe McNeany. There
would be no Dads' Club without these dedicated people. Happy campers—Dad’s Club members and Ursuline and CN administrators with the symbolic $20,000 check
donated by the club to the schools
Note: The Dads' Club usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
which includes a tasty meal for the meager cost of around $15. All dads are invited.
For more information, go to the Ursuline website, Parents tab-Dads' Club.
Advancement
First Annual Alumnae Council Social
Calling All Ursuline Alumnae!
On Wednesday, September 22nd from 6:30 - 8pm,
Ursuline will host the First Annual Alumnae .
Council Social in Brescia Hall. We are inviting all
Ursuline alumnae to attend this special evening
to talk about where Ursuline has been for the past
130 years, what we are doing now, where we are
going, and how to get involved!
This evening is not a fundraiser - we won't ask for
money - but we will offer many ways for you to
get involved, support our amazing school or just
stay in touch with classmates. Whether you attend
or help with the Polenta Feed, the Crab Feed,
Jog-a-thon, The Arts, Athletics, etc. join or take a
leadership position on the new Alumnae Council,
help coordinate Reunions, sign up to mentor a
CBSL /Senior Service Project, speak at Career Day,
help with data entry or filing in the Alumnae and
Archive office…the list goes on, the possibilities
are endless. WE WANT YOU!
Please let us know you are coming. Visit the www.
ursulinehs.org and click on Alumnae Social link. Please RSVP by September 20. If you are unable
to attend and want to get involved please contact
Margaux Hardy at 707-524-1130 ext. 142 or
mhardy@ursulinehs.org.
Alumnae Reunions—Is it Time to Start Planning?
At the heart of every successful reunion are .
Ursuline alumnae dedicated to bringing .
classmates together to celebrate the special .
memories of high school and to commemorate
the anniversary of their graduation. Reunions are
organized by fellow classmates with the help of
the Advancement /Alumnae Relations .
Departments from Ursuline and Cardinal .
Newman schools. If your class reunion year is
coming up within the next three years, it is time
to start planning! For assistance on planning
your reunion or to join the efforts, please contact
Ursuline Advancement Coordinator Chrystie
Prokopakis, Class of 1980, at (707) 524-4640 x112
or cprokopakis@ursulinehs.org. To update your
personal contact information, please contact .
Luigi Fabiano, Ursuline Alumnae Outreach .
Coordinator at lfabiano@ursulinehs.org .
or (707) 524-4640 x 131. Ursuline Garden Party—Sunny and Pleasing
The 3rd annual .
Garden Party and Sale
was held at the Union
Hotel in Occidental
on March 27. The
restaurant was filled
with fresh blooming
flowers, plants and
shrubs and the aroma
of fresh brewed coffee and homemade pastries. .
Over $5,000 was raised to support the Ursuline .
Endowment that provides student scholarships. A most sincere thank you to Frank and Barbara.
Gonnella of the Union Hotel for hosting this special
event for the past three years with such grace and
generosity, including donating their restaurant, all
the food and beverages, several plants for the garden
sale and so much more. We are hugely grateful for
their generosity. The 4th annual Garden Party and
Sale is scheduled for April 3, 2011. Please contact
Margaux Hardy at mhardy@ursulinehs.org if you’d .
be interested in hosting or helping with the 2011
Garden Party.
Alumnae
Sunday
Coming!
The Ursuline Alumnae Association
invites you to Alumnae Sunday,
Ursuline’s annual Alumnae Mass
and Luncheon on October 17. A special Mass will begin at
10:00 a.m. in the Angela Hall
Chapel followed by a Luncheon
in Brescia Hall at 11:30. This year
we celebrate the Golden Jubilee
of the class of 1960 and reunion
classes 2000-10th, 1990-20th,
1980-30th, 1970-40th, 195060th, 1940–70th and 1930-80th. All Alumnae are welcome. Joe Reza
Volunteer
Award
A year ago,
Ursuline
lost of one
of our most
beloved
parent .
volunteer,
Joe Reza. Joe’s daughters attended
Ursuline. Even after Joe’s final
daughter graduated in 2009, Joe
continued to volunteer at the
school. He believed in educating
young women and understood the
commitment it took to accomplish
the task. Joe was always willing
to help with a positive attitude. In his honor, the annual Joe Reza
Volunteer Award was established
this year. Two senior parents Diane
Bard and Donnie Young, who .
embody the spirit of Joe and
the St. Angela volunteerism
spirit, were selected to be the first
recipients. During the past four
years, Diane and Donnie simply
did everything from chairing the
Crab Feed to creating decorations
for various annual events that
could be used year after year to
coordinating the CBSL hospitality
room, sporting events and Bingo
Family Dinner. Their leadership,
dedication, insight and love for
their daughters and this school
community made a significant
impact that will be felt for years
to come. Congratulations Diane
and Donnie!
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Advancement
Alumnae News
By Liz Mullen, Ursuline Historian & Luigi Fabiano, Alumnae Outreach Coordinator
1986 Beth (Reisberg) Barany has published
three books: Writing Romance, Writer’s Adventure .
Guide, and Overcoming Writer’s Block. She works
with aspiring authors and helps them to get their
books published. Stay connected
with Ursuline
707-524-1130
advancement@ursulinehs.org
1944 Virginia (Bertolucci) McNett is 83 years
old and enjoying her retirement at the Rossmoor
Retirement Community in Walnut Creek. She lives
near her daughter and grandchildren.
1960 Karla (Hasek) Storrs worked in Detroit
for 15 years as a trauma nurse. She currently lives
in Dexter, Michigan and works at the University of
Michigan as an RN.
1963 Nora (Levy) Ward writes: “The years
have come and gone, and yet I continue to stay
in touch with many of the girls (in my graduating
class). Over the last few years, I have had the joy
of having several of them at my home to share
lunch. This year we had the largest crowd and had
lunch at the Villa. We had a great time: some of
the girls I had not seen since 1963.”
1964 Maria Mansilla came from Guatemala
with her son, Sergio, to visit Ursuline in March. She spent time in the UHS library reviewing
yearbooks from the 1960s and was given a tour of
the campus by Margaux Hardy. 1972 Susan (Shannon) Gray works as the
office manager at KGOU Radio in Oklahoma. She
also produces a weekly news program for the
station that airs on the weekends.
1977 Julie (Whitton) Reyes has her own Wall
Design/Faux Finishing business and enjoys creating
specialized interior designs for her customers. She
has been married for 10 years and cares for 8 cats
that have all wandered in to her life and home.
1983 Piera Freguia-Street lives in
Copenhagen with her husband, Jan, and their
three children, ages 19, 13, and 7. .
Mari (Lewis) Ramsey Sweeting spent 17 years
in the military and worked at the Sonoma County
Sheriff’s Department for four years. She has lived
in Rochester, New York, for almost 10 years. Mari
and her husband, Rob, have four children.
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Sonia Byck-Barwick works at her familyowned Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa. .
She oversees the Weddings and Events Department,
the Finance Department, and Human Resources
and has just finished overseeing a three-year
renovation project at the winery. Sonia and .
her husband, Dan (also the Paradise Ridge .
winemaker) live in Healdsburg with their two
children, Sophia (8) and Jonathan (5). 1987 Kathleen Waltenspiel-Cook created a
non-profit organization called “Quilts for Charity”
at the suggestion of her two daughters (ages 15
and 11). A long-time quilter, Kathleen designs
beautiful quilts around celebrity autographs. Once these quilts are raffled, a large percentage
of the profit is donated to the celebrity’s charities
of choice, and a small portion is returned to Quilts
for Charity to purchase supplies. Kathleen has
been married for 17 years.
1988 Domenica Catelli-Yosowitz and her
brother, Nicholas, have reopened their family’s
Geyserville restaurant Catelli’s. She has written a
cookbook that has helped many people lose weight
because of the simplicity of the food and its natural
health benefits. .
Amy Forsythe was in Colorado Springs for the
inaugural Warrior Games on May 10-14, an event
that focused on America’s wounded soldiers. .
She was involved with publicity for the All-Marine .
Warrior Games Team. .
Lisa Stevens is the executive vice president and
president of Wells Fargo & Co. She chaired the Wells
Fargo Bay Area Community Support Campaign in
2008 which raised a record-setting $6.6 million to
benefit local nonprofits. She has been a key player
in Wells Fargo’s acquisition of and merger with
Wachovia Corp., a merger that will create the .
country’s most extensive financial services .
distribution: 10,400 stores and 12,000 ATMs. Let’s Be Friends and Connect!
The Ursuline Facebook Page
The Facebook craze is sweeping the
world and Ursuline’s participation
is no exception. With over 1,300
friends and growing, Ursuline’s
Advancement office signs on daily
to announce events and reunions,
showcase students and alumnae in
the news, send birthday wishes,
retrieve updated information and
more. “We receive anywhere from
2-10 messages a day from alumnae
and parents connecting with the
school for a variety of reasons,” said
Margaux Hardy, Advancement
Director. “It has become quite a
blessing to have this opportunity
to stay connected with our girls
and families.” If you haven’t already
befriended Ursuline – look up
Ursuline Santa Rosa and send us
a message.
1994 Miranda (Ives-Welch) McCrory lives
in Newcastle, UK, and is the managing director/
owner of “Showgirls,” a production company that
works within the sports, business, and fashion
industries. She also manages the girl band, .
Trinity. .
Lorna (Rayos) Doone lives in Cloverdale and
is studying to take over her mother’s CPA home
business. She plans to return to school in order to
earn her MBA in Accounting.
1993 Amanda (Delwiche) Hoese is a family
dentist in Santa Rosa with her practice in Bennett
Valley. She and her husband Jim Hoese have a 2 ½
year old son, Micah.
1995 Elizabeth (Kinkade) Scott and her
husband welcomed a new daughter into their
family in February. .
Meg Stohlman teaches middle school chorus
at Bondurant Middle School in Frankfort, KY. In
May 2009, she finished her Masters Degree in
Choral Conducting and Voice Performance at the
University of Kentucky. 1994 Danielle DeZorzi is a Project Manager for
Siemens AG, a global electronics and engineering
company. .
1996 Anita (Villanueva) Pacheco and her
husband live in McKinney, TX. Their first child, .
Joseph Thomas, was born on January 10 of this year.
1990 Amelia (Duer) Chapman and her
husband, Scott, are the proud parents of two
boys, Jon (3 years) and Noah (7 months).
Advancement
Alumnae News
By Liz Mullen, Ursuline Historian & Luigi Fabiano, Alumnae Outreach Coordinator
1997 Mahsa Gholami has been practicing as
an attorney since 2004. She practices criminal
defense, civil litigation and personal injury law. She is married and lives in Northern California. Her work website is www.btbandb.com.
1998 Lauren Crane was named Teacher of the
Year at Crestwood Elementary School in Tampa,
Florida, where she teaches 3rd grade. Lauren has
been teaching for seven years and is the only
teacher at her school that has earned National
Board Certification. .
Shanna Hallas works for Hydrofarm, Inc. in
Petaluma as the staff accountant and human .
relations manager. Outside of work, her 4-yearold son keeps her busy, as does her volunteer
work with Task Force for the Homeless. .
Sarah (Hallas) Lanker was invited to participate
in the New York City Marathon in November
2009 as a representative of the top 50 US Women
Marathoners. After completing that marathon
(her twelfth), she ran in the Atlanta Marathon
and Vancouver Half-Marathon. She does fitness
modeling for Marmot, Inc., GIANT and Envy
Sportswear.
2000 Rosemarie (Jones) Ramponi currently
lives in Glen Ellen with her husband of 6 years,
Nick Ramponi. She has 2 step-daughters, as
well as her 4 year old son, Lou, and 2 year old
daughter, Viviana. Rosemarie owns the Garden
Court Cafe and Bakery in Glen Ellen, where she is
the Executive Chef.
2001 Jennifer Cole lives in Seattle and works
at the University of Washington as the School of
Music’s Admissions and Outreach Coordinator. In her free time, she sings with the University
of Washington’s Chamber Singers and conducts
a-cappella pop group, The HusKEYS, at UW.
to outfit the local village team. Catherine teaches
classes to Junior High School students in Panama. .
2002 Betsy Crozier currently works as a
wardrobe stylist in the bridal industry and as a
freelance marketing consultant. She is engaged to
Ryan Schopflin, a Cardinal Newman graduate. 2004 Elena Garza recently completed 13
months as a faculty assistant at MIT’s Koch .
Institute for Integrated Cancer Research. In May,
she began a 7-month internship with the US
Army Corps of Engineers. She is working in the
Upper Connecticut River Basin in Vermont, .
netting bats to learn more about a fungus that
has become rampant among the species. 2003 Kelly Hickey is the head coach of San
Francisco City College women’s tennis team. .
Lauren Hickey is the assistant coach of men’s
and women’s tennis at Santa Rosa Junior College.
2005 Britney Wehrfritz graduated from the
American University of Paris with a bachelor’s
degree in International Affairs. She currently lives
and works in Brussels, Belgium. Adrienne Manuel is the 6th grade social studies
teacher at Robert Frost Middle School in Granite
Bay, CA. .
Monica Mertle received her Masters
Degree in Exercise Science from UC Davis and
started the North Bay Elite, a two-year-old .
program that boasts an enrollment of over 100
girls, including most of the Empire’s top players. She teaches an exercise class at Sonoma State and
has accepted the job of head coach for Windsor
High School’s girls’ basketball team.
2007 Shannon Foley made her professional
debut on February 27 as a cast member of the
musical, “Forever Broadway.” Performed at the
Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, the show was
a salute to 100 years of Broadway shows. The
sold-out performance was followed by an encore
on March 21. 2004 Catherine Fabiano is stationed in
Panama with the Peace Corps. She recently served
as a translator for Dentists Without Borders who
came to her village in order to perform check-ups
for the indigenous children. She also negotiated
with Mario Alioto, Marketing Director for the San
Francisco Giants, to have T-Shirts and caps sent
2008 Jenna Bates was the First Runner-Up in
the 2010 Miss Sonoma County Pageant. 2009 Myrna Stevenot just completed her first
year at Smith College. Her major will be Russian
Civilization with a minor in Global Studies. .
Lucy Stevenot was accepted at Smith College
and will start school there this fall.
I Am a Big Proponent of Creating Art for Art's Sake
1977 Graduate Susan Dunn Zimmerman
After fighting to install a towel bar
in her home, Ursuline ‘77 graduate
Susan Dunn Zimmerman decided to
make her own. The craft project that
Susan began in her garage with a $100
investment has turned into one of the
leading manufacturing companies of all
varieties of knobs, bars, hooks, holders
and other kitchen, bath and cabinet
accessories in the nation. In fact, her company “Nifty
Nob” is the only company with a patented towel bar
mounting system in the country! Susan remembers her teachers fondly, specifically her Art, Home economics and English teachers. “Frank Lorenzo, my art teacher at Ursuline
encouraged me to believe in myself and to do what I love to do. My .
sewing/Home Economics Teacher Mrs. Anderson also influence on my
life. I was a total nerd, horribly shy and definitely not a 4.0 student. .
Although my mother wanted me to be a popular cheerleader it just
wasn’t who I was. But my teachers saw who I was and what I loved to
do and they encouraged me to continue to follow my dreams.” She also
remembers Father Clark’s class at Cardinal Newman. “He would give
tests on Faulkner and tell us if we worked hard at whatever we did we
would see positive results. I thank him for that. I never realized how
their guidance was going to pay off later. Thanks, Ursuline.” .
Her company web site is www.niftynob.com.
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Employee News
Faculty on Assignment
By Katheryn Horton, Professional Development & Curriculum Director
Debbie Crosby
Mike Kamplain
Sandy Bader
Great teachers help create great students. In fact, research shows that
an inspiring and informed teacher is the most important school-related
factor influencing student achievement, so it is critical to pay close
attention to how we train and support both new and experienced
educators.
A Religious Experience
This summer, religion teacher and CBSL Coordinator Judi Greaney led
a group of Ursuline students to a service retreat at Angela’s Piazza in
Billings, Montana. This Ursuline ministry serves Native American women
and children of the Crow Nation. Here at Ursuline, our teachers are working hard to share best practices,
review teaching skills, keep up-to-date on new technologies, and stay
open and aware of new teaching techniques. Following are some of
the activities they’ve been participating in while stepping foot outside
of their classrooms, as well as monthly in-services in which the entire
faculty participates.
Meanwhile, UHS’s campus ministry coordinator, Kathy Snodgrass,
completed her master catechist after finishing one more (very large)
paper this past summer. Mrs. Snodgrass also attended Catholic Congress
in March, where she learned engaging information that can be used in
religion curriculum, campus ministry events and CBSL. Reading across the Curriculum
Reading science text books requires different skills than reading works
of literature. So how do we make certain that our students understand
the nuanced reading skills they must acquire to be successful in college
classes and careers? Pam Devlin, a veteran English teacher and trainer
in Expository Reading and Writing courses, provided an enriching
workshop for all UHS teachers in March. Drama in the Classroom
Teachers Corey Lott and Alice Meyer got a shot of the dramatic when
they attended Exploring Points of View through Drama: Walking in
Another’s Shoes, a one day class offered through the Sonoma County
Office of Education this past February. Always up for the dramatic, Mrs. Lott enthusiastically brought these methods back to her classroom to
embark on fun pre-reading strategies for the book Nectar in the Sieve. Our Own Exploratorium
Physics teacher Debbie Crosby spent a morning this past winter building
eight mini exhibits at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. In November,
science teachers Myrtle Rochioli and Lisa Quinn attended an all-day
workshop on ocean acidification and climate change at San Francisco
State University’s Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies. Instruction and Learning in the 21st Century
What must instruction and learning look like in the 21st Century to
prepare kids for college, career and active, informed citizenship? .
This was the topic of a web cast viewed by UHS teachers at a May .
faculty meeting. 40
Cal-PASS
Five UHS teachers continue to attend regional monthly Professional
Learning Council meetings of the California Partnership for Achieving
Student Success (Cal-PASS). English teacher Jennifer Lehman attends
the English council meetings with English teachers from area high
schools and Santa Rosa Junior College. Science teachers Debbie Crosby,
Lisa Quinn and Myrtle Rochioli regularly attend the regional science
Professional Learning Council meetings to share best practices with
several other science teachers and professors from high schools, SRJC,
SSU and UC Davis. Math teacher Sandy Bader regularly attends the
monthly meeting of the Math Professional Learning Council to engage in
curriculum alignment work and share best practices with regional math
instructors from other high schools, SRJC and SSU. This ‘n That
•
Counselors Cyndi Niendorf and Molly Guerra gained valuable
updates on the UC and CSU systems, financial aid, college
admissions and college application essay writing at a recent
workshop sponsored by the Western Association of College
Admissions Counselors.
•
UHS librarian Mary Hart kept up with library management
practices this year by learning a new library management
program and participating in technical administration
training. Calendar
2010-2011 Academic and Event Calendar
August 26
27
6:00 p.m.- Welcome Dinner for Parents
Welcome Dance
September 1
3
6
8
15
22
29
Back to School Night
Faculty Professional Dev/ Student Holiday
Labor Day - Holiday
7:00 p.m. - Senior Parent Night
7:00 p.m. - Junior Parent Night
6:30 p.m. - First Annual Alumnae Social
Jog-a-Thon
October 4
7
14
15
16
11-15
17
25
Student Shadow Day
3:00 p.m. - Admissions Tour & Talk
Homecoming Game
Homecoming Dance
1st Quarter Exams
Alumnae Sunday Mass & Lunch
Preview Day for 8th Graders
December
2
2 & 3
4
6
6 & 7
8
10-15
16
Dance Show
9:00 a.m. - Admissions Placement Test
Student Shadow Day
3:15 p.m. - Admissions Placement Test
Christmas Choir Concert
Semester Final Exams
Christmas Holiday Begins
January 2011
5
8
10
11
11
17
19
28 & 29
31
School resumes
9:00 a.m. - Admissions Placement Test
Student Shadow Day & Admissions Applications Due
3:15 p.m. - Admissions Placement Test
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Ursuline Crab Feed
Student Shadow Day
November 1
4
6
8
10, 11, 13
14
16
17, 18, 20
19
22
24
25-28
29
Student Shadow Day
Polenta Fundraiser Dinner
Veteran’s Day Holiday
Fall Drama Production
11:00 a.m. - Admissions Open House
Fall Drama Production
Father/Daughter Dinner/Dance
6:30 p.m. - Admissions Open House
Jog Holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday
Student Shadow Day
Next issue...
More about the historical, chronological
journey of the Ursuline Sisters and how
they came to establish Ursuline Santa
Rosa will be profiled in the next FOCUS
magazine. The winter issue will be a special
edition of FOCUS, commemorating the
130th anniversary of Ursuline High School.
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL
90 Ursuline Road
707-524-1130
www.ursulinehs.org
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit #470
Ready, Set...
COLLEGE
 100% will attend college
 Accepted at 110 different institutions of higher learning:
52 out-of-state schools and three International universities
 Will enroll at 42 different schools in the fall
 Awarded over $1.7 million in scholarships for the first year of college
($4.8 million for renewable four year scholarships)
Congratulations Class of 2010!

ClAss of 2010 - Ursuline High School

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