The Class of 2018 Ursuline High School’s 110th Commencement will be held Sunday, May 27 at Stambaugh Auditorium beginning at 1:00 p.m. The speaker will be Ms. Patricia Fleming, Principal Emeritus of Ursuline High School. Mrs. Mary Fiala, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Youngstown, will be a special guest and Mr. Matthew Sammartino, Principal, will award diplomas to the 102 graduates.

Academic Excellence Awards will be presented to the top graduates of the Ursuline Class of 2018. Richard Weitzel and Katharine Repetski are the Valedictorians with grade point aver-ages of 4.58 on a 4.0 scale. Sophie Alper and Sarah Skiver will be honored as the Salutatorians with grade point averages of 4.44 on a 4.0 scale.

Ricky Weitzel is the son of Dr. Richard and Eve Weitzel. He is a graduate of Saint Rose School and a member of the par-ish. He will attend Columbia University with a major of Biology (Pre-Med). During his high school career, Ricky was a four-year member of the football team and a three-year letter winner.

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The Mission Statement

We are Ursuline,a college preparatory high

school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.

We come from diversebackgrounds in the spirit ofSt. Angela Merici and the

Ursuline Sisters to be living witnesses to the wisdom and

virtue of Christ and His Church.

We form a family of faith, achievement, and promise,

striving to be life-long learners and responsible citizens in a

global society.

Soli Deo Gloria

Top of the Class: Front: Sophie Alper and Katharine Repetski, Back: Richard Weitzel and Sarah

Skiver

He was Class President and a member of the National Honor Society, Students of Stewardship, Spanish Club, Interact Club and served as a Student Ambassador. Ricky was a National Merit Commended Scholar and represented Ursuline at Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley and at the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference. He also shadowed a physician weekly at Saint Joseph Hospital in Warren. Ricky was the recipient of the Father Michael Chonko-Dr. Janet DelBene Chemistry Award.

Katharine Repetski is the daughter of Denise Walters Dobson and Michael J. Repetski. She attended Saint Rose School and is a member of the Saint Columba Cathedral Parish. Katharine will attend Youngstown State University Honors College and will major in Biology and Criminal Justice. At Ursuline, she was a member of the Marching and Concert Bands lettering all four years. She served as Woodwind Captain her senior year. Katharine was a member of the soccer team, lettering twice. She was a Student Ambassador, member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club and Students of Stewardship. She served as Captain of the Ocean Bowl Team which earned a third place finish – the best in school history. She is a Eucharistic Minister and Altar Server and was a delegate to Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley. Katharine is nationally ranked in karate holding a Third Degree Black Belt and First Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo.

Sophie Alper is the daughter of Marina and Gregory Alper. She attended the Akiva Academy and is a member of Temple El Emeth. She will attend the University of Toledo Honors Program and major in Mechanical Engineering. While at Ursuline, Sophie was a member of the soccer team, marching and concert bands, French Club, Art Club and the National Honor Society. She is a member of BBYO (Jewish Youth Organization) and serves as President. Sophie is Secretary of MSJS (Jewish Sunday School). She also leads services at Temple on Saturdays. She is the recipient of the Holocaust Poetry Award from the Jewish Community Relations Council Board.

Sarah Skiver is the daughter of Karen and Larry Skiver. She is a graduate of Saint Rose School and a member of the parish. She will attend the University of Akron Honors College majoring in Chemical Engineering. During her high school career, Sarah was very active in theater serving as a board member of the International Thespian Society. She also was a state qualifier in Speech and Debate. Sarah was a varsity cheerleader, a member of El Fuego, the Marching and Concert Bands, National Honor Society and a Student Ambassador. She was a two-year Camp Fitch Counselor for Saint Rose School. Sarah was a also a two-time Congressional Art Show Finalist.

The Awards Assembly will be held on Thursday, May 24th beginning at 8:00 a.m. Members of the Class of 2018 will be formally presented to Mr. Sammartino, faculty, and student body at this assembly. Students in grades 9 through 11 will be recognized at the Awards Assembly for their academic achievements and service to the school. All parents are cordially invited to attend. A special reception in honor of the parents of the graduating seniors will be held immediately following the ceremony in the cafeteria.

The Baccalaureate Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Columba Cathedral on Friday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Murphy, President of Ursuline, will be the celebrant joined by pastors of area catholic parishes.

Following the Baccalaureate Liturgy, the graduates will be guests of the faculty and administration at the annual Senior Dinner Dance to be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

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4th Generation

Erin McLaughlin ‘18Chris McLaughlin ‘84Betty McCullough McLaughlin ‘55Richard McLaughlin ‘52Rosemary Deibel McLaughlin ‘26

Sophia Salupo ‘18 Katie Tringhese Salupo ‘95 Tony Tringhese ‘70 Patti Hackett Tringhese ‘70 Larry Hackett ‘45 Kitty Rogers Hackett ‘48

Daniel McCarthy ‘18Daniel McCarthy ‘87Margaret Nemeth McCarthy ‘62D. Michael McCarthy ‘62

3rd Generation

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Dominic Morgione ‘18 Marco Morgione ‘18 Maria DeVicchio Morgione ‘87 Vincent Morgione ‘81 Loretta Galip Morgione ‘54 Vincent Morgione ‘53

Jordyn Kenneally ‘18Bill Kenneally ‘82Bill Kenneally ‘59

Amanda Leone ‘18 Jim Leone ‘85 Louise Sferra Leone ‘41

Daniel Naples ‘18Lori Bode Naples ‘84Danny Naples ‘76Joann Morley Bode ‘48George Bode ‘45

Tess Rubinic ‘18Jeannine Campana Rubinic ‘82Patrick Rubinic ‘82Mary Colleen Knight Rubinc ‘56

Colin Faloon ‘18Molly Welsh Faloon ‘88Bill Welsh ‘48Margaret Mary Clark Welsh ‘48

Katie Sekola ‘18 Mollie Buckley Sekola ‘81 Phil Sekola ‘83 Anne Finnerty Buckley ‘48 John Buckley, Sr. ‘48

Halena Sepulveda ‘18Mary Clare Kobus Sepulveda ‘84Larry Kobus ‘58Mary Ann Storey Kobus ‘58

3rd Generation

JaJuan Booker Gibbs and Katharine Repetski are the recipients of the Perfect Attendance Awards for the Class of 2018. Neither JaJuan nor Katharine has missed a day of school in their four-year Ursuline career.

Jordyn Kenneally and Carl Ross are the recipients of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award. This award is given to one male and one female athlete who are models of good sportsmanship for their team and school. Jordyn is a member of the softball and soccer teams. Carl is a member of the golf, soccer, and tennis teams.

SeniorAwards

Carmella Donofrio has been named the Ursuline High School Theatre Department’s Thespian of the Year. This award is given to one exemplary senior who has excelled and significantly contributed to the Ursuline theatre program. Carmella is a four-year member of the theatre program.

Elsie Kibler earned the distinction of Best in Show in the Ursuline High School Art Show. Abigael Price earned the distinction of Second Best in Show. Both Elsie and Abigael have taken art for four years at Ursuline and have won a variety of awards for their works.

Carmella Donofrio and Amanda Leone were honored as the Ursuline High School Eagle of the Cross award winners. This is the highest award the Diocese of Youngstown bestows on young people. Carmella and Amanda’s dedication to their churches and community earned them this award. Carmella is a member of Saint Christine Parish and Amanda is a member of Saint Edward Parish.

Senior Class Leadership

1st Row: Tara Williams, Richard Weitzel, Dominic Morgione, Jacob Silverman, Ashley Saxton, Abigail Scharf, Cassandra Vega, and Jordyn Kenneally 2nd Row: Guy Michel Kaho, Sean Kratzer, Colin Faloon, Marco Morgione, Anthony Elberty, Carmella Donofrio, and Cayla Dietz

2ndGenerationSecond Generation Graduates: 1st Row: Nicholas Petro, John-

Michael Banuelos, Julianna Kratzer 2nd Row: Mario Fusillo, Sean Kratzer, Robert Graygo, Kaitlyn Goss, Carmella Donofrio Missing from photo: Tyler Aey and Tatum Johnson

Kudos To . . . 2018-2019 School

Year Calendar

First Quarter: August 21 - October 26 August 20, Freshman OrientationAugust 21, 1st Day of School

School will NOT be in session:September 3, Labor DayOctober 12, In-Service Day

Second Quarter: October 29 - January 11School will NOT be in session:November 21, Professional DayNovember 22 and 23, Thanksgiving BreakNovember 26, In-Service DayDecember 24 through January 4, Christmas Vacation

Third Quarter: January 14- March 2 School will NOT be in session:January 21, Martin Luther King DayFebruary 15, Professional DayFebruary 18, President’s DayMarch 15, In-Service Day

Fourth Quarter: March 25 - June 3 School will NOT be in session:April 19 - April 26, Easter BreakMay 27, Memorial DayMay 28, Last Day of School for grade 12June 3, Last Day of School for grades 9 -11

Parent Teacher ConferencesTuesday, November 20, 3:00 - 5:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, February 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremonies-Awards Day will be Thursday, May 23, at 8:00 a.m. at Ursuline High School.-Baccalaureate Mass will be Friday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Columba Cathedral.-Commencement Exercises will be Sunday, May 26, at 4:00 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium.

2018 Summer Schedule

Summer School: June 7 - June 27, 2018 ~ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Office Hours: June ~ 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. July ~ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.August ~ 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

- freshman Dominic Adams (left) for his first place finish in the annual Dom Leone Writing Competition. Dominic’s winning entry was in the fiction category. This project, which is in its twenty-fifth year, has the support of the Youngstown Diocesan Schools and the Youngstown State University English Depart-ment. The contest is named after Dom Leone, a writer and a graduate of YSU who attended schools in Youngstown. Dom died of cancer in 1989.

Kudos To . . .

- the seven Ursuline students (right) who won awards at the Youngstown State Univer-sity English Festival: Megan Brockway ‘21 Honorable Mention in the Impromptu Writ-ing competition; Luke Martinucci ‘21 Hon-orable Mention in Writing Games; Quinn Barton (missing from photo) ‘20 fourth prize in Writing Games; Angelo Naples ‘20 third prize in Not So Trivial Pursuit; Caroline Scharf ‘20 second prize in Writing Games; Keona Wilkie ‘20 Honorable Mention in Writing Games; and JohnMichael Banuelos ‘18 third place in Not So Trivial Pursuit. The English Festival is a year long celebration of literacy. Students read a series of books throughout the year and assemble at YSU with hundreds of fellow readers to compete, discuss, and interpret the literature. The English Festival at Ursuline is coordinated by English Department Chairperson, Miss Mary Bess George.

- junior Owen Lewis (right) for his acceptance to the United States Naval Academy’s Summer Seminar. USNA Summer Seminar is offered to perspective candidates who are interested in applying to the Naval Academy. Over 15,000 young men and women apply every year for an opportunity to attend a one week session during the month of June. 850 students are chosen for each ses-sion. Owen will learn about life at the Naval Academy, as well as how academ-ics, athletics and professional training play an important role in developing our nation’s leaders. The seminar will take place in Annapolis, Maryland.

- senior Elsie Kibler (right) for her Gold Key work, “Labyrinth,” at the recent Congressional Art Show. Elsie is a four-year art student at Ursu-line and has won a variety of awards throughout her time at U.H.S. She is also the recipient of this year’s “Best in Show” Award at the Ursuline Art Show.

Elsie was unintentionallyomitted from the April edition of “The Irish Update” featuring the Congressional Art ShowWinners. Our apologies toElsie.

-sophomore Hunter Oliva (left), who won the Care for Creation essay contest. The contest focused on “Laudato Si': On Care For Our Common Home,” Pope Francis’ Encycli-cal Letter. Her essay was about her grandmother who has inspired Hunter to care for all creation. The essay contest was sponsored by Catholic Charities and The Diocese of Youngstown.

2018 Ursuline Summer Camp Series Please visit ursulinehighschoolcamps.myonlinecamp.com to register and for more information. If you would prefer to pay by cash or check, please contact the Ursuline High School Office at 330-744-4563. Parents who opt for the cash or check option, must accompany their camper to the first day of camp to sign release forms. Online registrants will complete the release form at the time of purchase. All campers will receive a t-shirt on the final day of each camp. Grade levels reflect a student’s grade in the fall.

Art Camp, June 11-13 Boys’ Basketball Camp, June 18 -19Grades 3-7 ($40) Grades 4-9 ($40) Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer Camp, June 20 -22 Girls’ Volleyball Camp, June 6 - 8Grades 3-8 ($50) Grades 3-8 ($40)

Speech & Debate Camp, July 9 -13 Girls’ Basketball Camp, June 14 -15Grades 6-8 ($40) Grades 4-9 ($40)

Broadway Kids Camp, June 25 - 29 Football Camp, July 9 -10 Grades K-7 ($35) Grades 2-9 ($65)

Cheerleading Camp, June 26 - 27 Italian Camp, July 11-13 Grades 3-8 ($50) Grades 3-8 ($40)

Spanish Camp, July 23-27 Grades 3-8 ($40)

News& Notes

Ursuline High School will honor students in grades 9-12 at the annual Awards Day ceremony on Thursday, May 24 at 8 a.m. The ceremony will take place in the gymnasium. Students in grades 9-11 are to wear their uniform and graduates will wear their gowns. A light breakfast reception will take place after the ceremony for the graduates and their families.

It is not too late to register for Summer School. Freshmen and sophomores may take Physical Education and juniors and seniors have the opportunity to take American Goverment. If you need additional registration paperwork, please have your child stop by the office or call 330-744-4563 for more information. Summer School will take place from June 7 - June 27, 2018 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Students taking summer courses should park or be dropped off on Bryson Street. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. daily.

Ursuline High School will begin summer hours on Monday, June 4. During the summer school ses-sion, the office will be open from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Office hours during July and early August are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The office is closed each day for lunch from 12 - 1 p.m.

Summer assignments have been posted on www.ursuline.com and will be mailed home to members of the Class of 2022. If a student has questions while completing the assignment, please e-mail the teacher. Procedures and dead-lines are included on the website for your reference.

Pen-Pal Assembly

Over the course of this school year, Mrs. Morrison’s and Miss Rogers’ sophomore English classes have been corresponding with third graders from St. Christine, St. Rose, and Akiva Academy. Based on the information in the letters they received from their third grade pen pal, the sophomores wrote and designed a book for their pen pal. On April 20, the third graders visited Ursuline to meet their pen pals, participate in reading games, watch a mime, and receive their book. More Pen Pal Day pictures can be found on the UHS website.

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Ursuline High School awards honor cords of green and gold to the top 15% of the graduating class.

Congratulations to our top seniors on their academic achievements.

Top of the Class: 1st Row: Elsie Kibler, Abigail Scharf, Jordyn Kenneally, Cas-sandra Vega, Tess Rubinic, Richard Weitzel, Erin McLaughlin 2nd Row: Katharine Repetski, Dylan King, Sarah Skiver, Grace Hake, Adam Sahli, Cayla Dietz, Sophie Alper, and Madeline Handel

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Ursuline High School is proud to announce the launch of our 3D Printing Program for the 2018-2019 school year. The printing program will be a cross curricular endeavor and allow students to design and create endless products!

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