Asian Pacific American Student Union (APASU) is an organization intended to aid both Asian American and Pacific Islander students and their peers in embracing Asian identities. APASU fosters awareness of the many cultures that exist in the Ursuline community and creates a space in which all students can learn about the experiences of their peers. 

Moderator: Dr. Siwo, Director of Inclusion and Community

Black Student Union (BSU) is a welcoming experience for students to learn about Black culture and African American experiences. BSU explores past and current issues involving the Black community through dialogue in a relaxed atmosphere. Students learn tools for advocacy and work to benefit Black communities. BSU helps students to grow in their openness to diversity and to become more comfortable with challenging but critical conversations. This club meets once a month

Moderator: Dr. Siwo, Director of Inclusion and Community

Book Club is a place for students to meet to discuss books in support of the love of reading and Ursuline's mission to nurture a student's "soul, intellect, heart and imagination." Book Club meets once a month, and membership is open to all students. At each meeting, members will discuss books in relation to a predetermined theme or topic while also engaging in fun, book-related activities .

Moderator: Ms. Holthaus, Librarian

The goal of this student initiative is to open the conversation and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. The BC2M leadership team works to plan programming for the whole school community to promote wellness and balance in all aspects of student life.

Moderator: Ms. LaForge, Counseling Department Member & Dr. Purple, Counseling Department Member

The Building Bridges Club purpose is to bring happiness to and forge connections with people in all different walks of life. Our intent is to do this through community service that aids people grappling with all different situations. Among many others, this club would focus on serving people with disabilities, people living in nursing/elderly homes, people with terminal illnesses, and new parents through service projects such as a “senior prom” at a nursing home, making baby blankets for new mothers at Pregnancy Center East, writing cards to children in hospitals, and many more. Connections are at the center of community, and this club aims to strengthen just that by serving and building relationships with the people around us.

Moderator: Ms. Kristof, Religious Studies Faculty Member

Chomped’s mission is to bring people together through cooking and sharing food. Through student-led meetings, members will get to cook up fun recipes, learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen, and get to know other Ursuline foodies.

UA’s Dance Team is back and better than ever! Coached by two alumnae, Jen Welch ’15 and Becca Mefford ’15, the Dance Team will feature various styles such as pom, kick, and more! The team will compete in local competitions against other high schools and dance studios and will perform during halftime at home basketball games as well as other UA events.

The Dance Team is looking for new members and no prior dance experience is needed! During the week of July 25^th from 1-3 pm, an open clinic will be held for rising 9^th-12^th grade students who are interested in trying out in the fall.

Team tryouts for the 2022-2023 season are the week of August 29^th and more information regarding tryouts can be found in the UA Dance Team handbook. Practices will be 2-3 times per week for those that make the team of about 30 girls. Practices are arranged so as not to conflict with fall musical rehearsals, so that dancers may be involved in both activities! Program dates here.

Moderator: Coaches' Contact Info: Coach Becca  & Coach Jen Welch ‘15 uadanceteam@gmail.com

UA Faculty Sponsor: Michael Sawzin, Director of Performing Arts

The objectives of this organization are to promote awareness of environmental and animal rights issues, to protect the habitat surrounding us, and to recycle. Membership is open to all students. The club meets every other week.

Moderator: Ms. Mericle, Science Faculty Member, and Mr. John Gerhardt, Social Studies Faculty Member

The Robotics Club is designed to allow students to participate in hands-on activity as they build, doe, and test a robot to run through various challenges based off of an annual season theme. Each year, members in this club participate in an FTC competition in which the team competes against others in the state to complete a given robotics challenge. Membership is open to all students. The club typically meets once a week, and twice a week on the weeks leading up to the competition.

Moderator: Ms. Tardivon, World Languages Faculty Member

Le Club de Français celebrates and increases awareness of the Francophonie, the French-speaking countries of the world. Members engage in fun activities that increase participant’s knowledge of the French Language. Membership is open to all students. The club meets once a month.

Moderator: Ms. Hodgett, World Languages Faculty Member 

La Société Honoraire de Français recognizes high achievement in French, encourages competence in the French Language, and fosters awareness of French-speaking peoples and cultures of the world. Membership is considered for those students who have a mastery of the French language after five semesters of study, are committed to a fourth year of study of the language, and have consistently maintained an A (91.45%) or better in French and a B- (81.45%) or better in your other courses.

The German Club strives to promote an understanding and an appreciation for German culture and language through fun and engaging activities. Membership is open to all students. The club meets once a month.

Moderator: Ms. Crickmer, World Languages Faculty Member

Deutsch Ehrenverbindung recognizes high school scholastic achievement in the study of German and promotes interest in the study of the German language, literature, and civilization. Membership is considered for those students that have a minimum of a 3.6 in German and a 3.0 minimum overall average on a 4.0 scale.

Hands in Harmony is a student initiative working to deepen the development and education of our diverse Ursuline community. We focus on celebrating the cultural heritage and identities of underrepresented groups, while striving to further unify our school. Sophomores, juniors and seniors can apply to be leaders of this initiative. We encourage Ursuline students to attend the activities and events planned by initiative student leaders. 

Moderator: Dr. Siwo, Director of Inclusion and Community

Hispanic Student UnionHispanos y Latinos Unidos (Hispanics and Latinos United) is a student organization that aims to educate and inform Ursuline students about the unique culture of Latin America and Spain through various activities, discussions, and fundraisers. We also aim to address the problems challenges Hispanics face in the USA and in our home countries in a safe and welcoming environment. 

Moderator: Dr. Siwo, Director of Inclusion and Community

The purpose of Ursuline Academy's Latin Club (sometimes known as the Dead Language Society) is to promote ancient Roman culture, to incorporate academic Latin with activities, to serve the community and the school, and to send a successful delegation to the annual Ohio Junior Classical League Convention. Club membership is open to all students; Convention eligibility is open to Club students enrolled in a Latin or Classics course. The club meets Friday once a month (twice a month in November, January, February and March).

Moderator: Mr. Ligon, Latin Faculty Member

LLAB works to foster greater alumnae relationships with Ursuline by increasing consistent engagement between alumnae and the school. Students work to create a passionate environment of philanthropy across the current student community.

Moderator: Ms. Emily Carroll '05, Director of Development

Laurel Look is a style and fashion editorial team open to all students. Students participate in monthly photoshoots with positions including but not limited to: photographers, models, writers, designers, and stylists.

Moderator: Ms. Yildirim, Social Studies Faculty Member

Our club will use the model of Magnified Giving and learning about non-profit entrepreneurs to donate money to a local organization. It will provide an opportunity for members to learn and research good business practices as related to nonprofits. It will also teach them about being persistent, determined and following though on your ideas. The club will meet at least once a month.

Moderator: Ms. Bieber, Math Faculty Member

This club is designed to expose students to the medical field through student led discussions and guest speakers from the medical field. Club meetings and speakers will explore and share what is needed for students to be considered a candidate for medical programs and tips from experience. Membership is open to all students. The club meets once a month.

Moderator: Ms. Kemphaus, Science Faculty Member

The Mock Trial club educates on law and learns courtroom procedures by participating in the Cincinnati Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Mock Trial Competition. Students will get a hands-on experience of the legal system utilizing a case which requires the students’ participation as prosecuting and defense attorneys and witnesses. Membership is open to all students. Students audition for attorney, witness, and bailiff roles. The club meets weekly until competition begins in late January.

Moderator: Mr. Ryan, Social Studies Faculty Member

We are a club that builds communication & diplomacy skills regarding international relations and real world events. We simulate the work of the United Nations General Assembly through a variety of prompts and scenarios.

Moderator: Ms. Sang, Social Studies Faculty Member

The NHS of Ursuline Academy creates enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulates a desire to render service, promotes leadership, and develops character. Juniors and Seniors may apply for acceptance. Candidates are evaluated on basis of service, leadership, character and a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA.

• NHS Constitution
• NHS Bylaws
• NHS Selection Process

Moderators: Ms. Breissinger, Math Faculty Member, Dr. Hammons, Math Faculty Member & Ms. Rettig, Director of Data Management

At Paint & Ink, we explore all kinds of art - character design, fashion, knitting, sculpting and more! All are welcome. We meet on Tuesdays, once a month.

Moderator: Ms. Sheldon, Fine Arts Faculty Member

PALS is a service and leadership organization whose purpose is to provide trained student leaders to help meet the needs of the Ursuline student community. The mission of PALS is to serve the school and community by promoting healthy living and positive well-being as well as fostering a sense of community and belonging to Ursuline. PALS lead the freshman orientation, the freshman retreat, the sophomore retreats, and visit freshman guidance groups once a quarter. Juniors and seniors must apply to be a member of PALS. The organization meets once a month.

Moderator: Ms. Barhorst, Science Faculty Member

The purpose of Publications club is to supplement and support the Publications class. Members of this club can work as staff writers and photographers, creating written and visual content to contribute to Pawprints--our school yearbook--and Lion's Roar--our school newspaper. This club is open to all grades and meets roughly 5-6 times per school year. No previous experience required. This is a good opportunity for students not in the class to explore our publications outside of the school day.

Moderators: Ms. Crickmer, World Languages Faculty Member & Ms. Geers, English Faculty Member

RAC (recreation activities club) is designed to give students the opportunity to get physical activity without the commitment of a school sport. This club gives students the chance to meet other students in the UA community.

Moderator: Ms. Rieman, Physical Education Faculty Member

El Club de Español celebrates and increases awareness of the Spanish speaking culture. Members engage in fun activities that increase participant’s knowledge of the Spanish Language. Membership is open to all students. The club meets once a month.

Moderator: Mr. Colin Higgins, World Languages Faculty Member

La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica recognizes high achievement in Spanish, encourages competence in the Spanish Language, and fosters awareness of Spanish speaking peoples and cultures of the world including those in the United States. Membership is considered for those students that have a minimum cumulative average of A- after four semesters of Spanish.

Ursuline Academy’s Songwriting Club is an opportunity for students to express themselves through music. In this club, students will learn to write lyrics, utilize instruments, learn chords and other songwriting tools, and mix them all together using multiple softwares. This is a chance for any student, whether knowledgeable in music or not, to learn how to produce a song. Hope to see you there!

Moderators: Ms. Loyer, Director of Vocal Music & Mr. Sawzin, Director of Performing Arts

The purpose of Spectrum is to educate, engage, and enrich its members, and the wider school community on the important topics related to gender and identity, with respect to the teachings of the Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend. The club meets at least once a month.

Moderators: Ms. Vorholt, Counseling Department and Mr. Gerhardt, Social Studies Faculty Member

The Ursuline Academy Student Council fosters Christian attitudes towards the community; provides a means of communication between faculty and the student body; initiates, organizes and executes activities which promote school spirit and unity; and promotes leadership and responsible decision making. All student council positions are elected positions. Student council meets two-three times a month.

Moderators: Ms. Katsetos, Assistant Principal, & Ms. Haglage, English Faculty Member

TAG is a student run theatre and performance group. TAG is a club that educates its members in all areas of drama, including performance and technical theatre. The club is student-run, with student leaders taking active roles in planning meetings and directing the annual show. The purpose of the club is to have fun learning about how the theatre world works and give those who are interested the opportunity to try an element of theatre they may not have explored before. Membership is open to all students.

Moderator: Ms. Alecia Lewkowich, Science Faculty Member

Ursuline Academy United (UAU) is an honor and service organization comprised of student ambassadors for prospective families and future Lions. UAU members represent Ursuline Academy, assisting with events throughout the year, such as 8^th Grade Day, Showcase Nights, Open House, the Entrance Exam and phone-a-thons. Sophomore UAU members also have the special honor of hosting 8^th grade shadows.

Staffed by carefully selected and trained upperclasswomen and the English Department faculty, the Ursuline Writing Center is a service for all students seeking dialogue and assistance regarding their writing. Through one-on-one sessions of reading, response, conversation, and writing, peer tutors and faculty members assist students to become their own best composers and editors. Within this format, the center’s core mission is to support writing at all grade levels and in all subjects and offered languages.

Juniors and seniors are selected as Writing Center Peer Tutors by the Writing Center Moderator based on application, writing sample, interview and teacher recommendations. This organization meets monthly in addition to training meetings.

Moderator: Ms. Geers, English Faculty Member

This club provides a space where words are celebrated and voices are heard. No matter what genre is preferred, all students are welcome to seek inspiration, write, and share this unique writing within a circle of peer writers. This is not a club designed for constructive criticism or critique: instead, it is a place where writing flows, inspiration abounds, and community forms centered around individuals who share their love of words. Membership is open to all students. The club meets once a month.

Moderator: Ms. Katzarova, World Languages Faculty Member