Today's weather, Dedham field hockey battles in-town rival and Dedham Farmers Market open.
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Seniors are eager to participate in the annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" in October.
A year after becoming the high school to raise the most funds, Ursuline Academy seniors want to increase their total for the annual "Making Stride Against Breast Cancer" Walk" as they return to school this week. Nearly 200 UA students joined the cause and raised $25,000 last year during the Boston walk, and the school was honored at a ceremony at the event. Clad in blue and green plaid skirts and blue polo shirts, seniors said Tuesday that they are eager to begin fundraising for the October event. "It is showing how much of influence we can be in such a huge fundraiser," said senior Alicia McNally, of Dedham. Seniors rallied the rest of school during an early morning assembly that generated plenty of chatter and excitement amongst the …
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Today's weather, school starts at Ursuline and trash delays.
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Today's weather, fresh local food and school is out at Ursuline.
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Ursuline Academy graduates 63 seniors at Sunday afternoon ceremony.
Even "Waldo" made an appearance at this year's Ursuline Academy graduation. Ursuline senior Anna Dolan alluded to the popular children's series "Where's Waldo?" during her valedictory speech. "Though there were many imposters, there was only one Waldo," Dolan said. "Waldo reminds me of the Ursuline girl." Sixty-three Ursuline students accepted their high school diplomas during Sunday's graduation ceremony. Five Dedham residents finished their Ursuline careers as well: Katherine Kenney, Caroline Slason, Alyssa Tavalone, Sylvia Sarkis and Deirdre McLaughlin. Each Dedham student graduated as National Honor Society members. Senior Katherine Dennis delivered the ceremony's salutatory address. Dennis said her time at Ursuline shaped the person …
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Five Dedham students will continue Ursuline tradition in college.
Sixty-three students received their high school diplomas during Sunday's graduation ceremony at Ursuline Academy. Check out the photos from the ceremony.
The Bears will move on to the quarterfinals on Sunday.
The Ursuline Academy hockey team knocked off three-seeded Medfield High School 3-2 in overtime Thursday to advance to the MIAA Division 2 South quarterfinals. Ursuline Academy (10-7-4) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period when Christyn Karol beat MHS goaltender Mimi Borkan at the 14:51 mark and took a 2-0 lead early in the second, when Karol netted her second goal of the game just a over a minute into the period. Medfield (14-3-4) answered with two goals of its own in the second. Amanda Cronin netted a goal at the 5:42 mark, assisted by Julia Redden and freshman Ally Slowe tied the game with a tally at the 13:52 mark. The game went into overtime, and at 11:28 in the extra period, Emily Sullivan netted the game-winner, propelling …
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The Ursuline volleyball team battled through four games, but lost the match to Notre Dame.
The Ursuline volleyball team battled through four games on Friday night, but lost the match to Notre Dame Academy of Hingham on Ursuline's senior night. Ursuline dropped the first two games 25-23 and 26-24, then came back and won the third 25-22 before losing the fourth game by a score of 25-19. A large crowd of Ursuline supporters were at the back of the gym cheering, wearing Halloween costumes and supporting the home team in what was a match to remember. "Today was one of the most exciting matches you could be a part of," said coach Eric Neeley. "The girls played at the highest of levels and are peaking exactly when they should be in the season." Ursuline (13-4) was led by Dana Westin, who had 18 kills and only seven errors. She also had…
Bears pummel Norwood with 19 shots in 3-2 home win.
The tournament-bound Ursuline soccer squad added another win to their season Thursday afternoon at home against Norwood, 3-2. Ursuline came out firing and dominated the first half with eight shots and held Norwood without a shot until 30 minutes in. After six unsuccessful shot attempts early, Ursuline finally got on the board as junior Emily Sullivan dribbled past the defense and put the ball in the back of the net. "[The best defense is a good offense] is the old expression for it," said Ursuline coach John Forte. "We controlled the ball, kept possession on their end of the field." Norwood only attempted three shots all half, but with eight minutes left, they tied the score on a ball that found its way past junior goalie Alicia McNally, …
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Ursuline Girls Soccer won 3-0 today against Boston Latin.
Ursuline pulled out a huge win as they blanked Boston Latin 3-0 Monday afternoon thanks to timely goals and excellent defense. Coach Joe Forte credited the girls for an outstanding effort. "The girls were asked to play 80 minutes of consistent soccer," said Forte. "They went out and did that today and pulled through with a nice win." The Ursuline Bears (8-6-1) have three games remaining and needs one more win to get a playoff berth. Forte said that this win was just another step towards the ultimate goal. Both teams played well, but Ursuline capitalized on scoring opportunities. Sophomore midfielder Caitlyn Karol scored the first goal about 10 minutes into the game. It came on a corner kick, where she headed the ball in the right side past…
