Ursuline Academy (Oakland, Missouri)
Ursuline Academy is a private, all-girls Roman Catholic high school in Oakland, Missouri. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis, and was founded in 1848.
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341 S Sappington Road , 63122 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°34′39″N 90°23′17″W |
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| Type | Private, All-Girls |
| Motto | SERVIAM (I will serve) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Angela Merici and St. Ursula |
| Established | 1848 |
| Founder | The Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union |
| President | Peggy Slater |
| Principal | Mark Michalski |
| Faculty | 71 |
| Teaching staff | 44 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 339 (2021[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Campus size | 28 acres (110,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Slogan | Discover the Power Within U |
| Athletics | "14 sports including cheer-leading and dance team" |
| Athletics conference | "MSHSAA" |
| Mascot | Ursa Bear |
| Nickname | UA |
| Team name | Bears |
| Rival | Nerinx Hall High School |
| Accreditation | AdvancEd [2] |
| Newspaper | Bear Facts |
| Tuition | $16,600 plus fees |
| Athletic Director | Jen Brooks |
| Website | www |
Notable alumnae
- Nicole Galloway (b. 1982): Politician, state auditor of Missouri
- Lillian Gish (1893–1993): stage and film actress[3]
- Laura Sawyer (1885–1970): Silent film actress
- Bridget Walsh Moore (b. 1988): Politician, Missouri State House of Representatives[4]
References
- "Explore Ursuline Academy".
- Institution Summary, Retrieved 2012-07-08
- "Reflecting on our history: Lillian Gish."
External links
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