Red for St. Ursula’s courage
White for St. Angela’s dedication and fidelity
The tradition of Ursuline Academy has been present since 1848. Strong, academic preparation, development of the whole person, Christian living, leadership and Serviam are the hallmarks of an Ursuline education. This ring exemplifies those values within our mission and will be recognizable on the Ursuline ring.
The red stone represents the courage of St. Ursula.
The shield atop the stone symbolizes “Serviam” and our commitment to life- long service.
The face of the ring has written on it “Ursuline Academy, St. Louis, Missouri.” These words are separated by oak leaves identifying our yearbook and location, Oakland, Missouri.
The year 1848 signifies the arrival of the Ursuline Sisters in St. Louis.
The front doors of the Academy are engraved below the graduation date. As stated in our school song, students “stepped through [the] doors for the first time” as they entered the Academy, and the Academy “will never say goodbye” to the alumnae.
The Serviam shield is the emblem known by Ursuline students throughout the world.
The word Serviam — “I will serve” — is symbolized by the virtue of devoutness. We are taught to learn how to forget self in order to think of others. The stars represent Ursa minor (little bear), the cross reminds us of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Ursuline Education in the Spirit of St. Angela Merici
The little bear constellation, Ursa minor, is a symbol of our patroness St. Ursula. The stars tell us of the heights to which our ideals must soar. Like Ursula let these stars guide us in our life’s pilgrimage so that like her we can be courageous in the difficult moments.
Ursuline Education in the Spirit of St. Angela Merici