St. Ambrose in the Local News

School days: How seminary forms its students Catholic Herald, January, 2012 St. Ambrose Academy alumnus Peter Carey talks about his days in the seminary.

Celebrating Catholic Education at St. Ambrose Academy Dinner Catholic Herald, December, 2011 Over 500 guests were present at the 5th Annual Benefit Dinner.

Catholic Educator of Month honored Catholic Herald, December, 2011 Dr. Constance Nielsen receives the Outstanding Educator of the Month Award from Diocese of Madison Catholic School Superintendent Michael Lancaster.

Madison high school students featured on live Relevan Radio broadcast Catholic Herald, November, 2011 St. Ambrose and Edgewood students featured in the episode of Relevan Radio´s Go Ask Your Father October 26.

Investing in joy: Benefit Dinner for St. Ambrose Catholic Herald, November, 2011 St. Ambrose Academy is excited to announce its Fifth Annual Benefit Dinner.

St. Ambrose Academy admitted to WIAA for sports Catholic Herald, October, 2011 In September, SAA was admitted to the sport organization to which most high schools in the state belong.

Would you like a free cupcake? Catholic Herald, October 2011 Students from St. Ambrose Academy in Madison handed out free cupcakes on the Library Mall in Madison as part of the Cupcakes for Life project.

Small Enrollments with Broad Ambitions Columnist Dennis Semrau on small Madison area high schools' sports programs. Interview with St. Ambrose Athletic Director Grant Emmel.

"Vocations: Meet new diocesan seminarians" Catholic Herald, September, 2011 Two SAA alumni class 2011 entered the seminary for the Diocese of Madison this fall.

" 'Ambassadors' to welcome new students at St. Ambrose" Catholic Herald, September, 2011 Easing the transition to a new high school.

"Seminars in the summer" Catholic Herald, August, 2011
Faculty and students delve into principles of Socratic Dialogue.

"Students Perform Cinderella" Catholic Herald, June, 2011 Students from St. Ambrose Academy performed the musical at the Bishop O'Connor Center.

"Catholic High School graduations" Catholic Herald, May, 2011 St. Ambrose´s largest graduation class ever!

"Students visit Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help" Catholic Herald, May, 2011 St. Ambrose Junior High students went on a pilgrame.

"Scholarships provided for St. Ambrose students" Catholic Herald, March, 2011 Clint Keaveny receives the 2011 Beverly Buechner Memorial Scholarship.

"City approves request to expand enrollment" Catholic Herald, Jun., 2010 The City of Madison Plan Commission approved a request as many as 140 students in the education wing of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish

"Christmas Dinner with the Bishop a Great Success" Catholic Herald, Jan., 2009
Hundreds of staunch supporters of St. Ambrose Academy braved wintry weather to attend Christmas Dinner with the Bishop, celebrating the season with the Bishop's gourmet Italian cooking.

"Students Host Party to Raise Funds for March For Life" Catholic Herald, Dec., 2008
St. Ambrose students threw an All Saints Party for 300 supporters, raising over $1,100 to fund the March For Life trip to Washington, D.C.

"St. Ambrose Family Makes the Front Page" Catholic Herald, Dec., 2008
The Ptak Family graces the front page of the Catholic Herald for the first Sunday of Advent. The Ptaks have sent five children to St. Ambrose: two, Lucy and Theresa, have graduated; Paul is a junior, Marie a freshman, and Chris is in 7th grade.

"Bishop Dons Chef's Hat For St. Ambrose Benefit Dinner" Catholic Herald, Nov., 2008
Bishop Robert Morlino invites all to attend the 2008 St. Ambrose Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction.

"St. Ambrose Receives Huntington Learning Grant" Catholic Herald, Nov., 2008
St. Ambrose Academy was one of five diocesan schools to receive a grant from Huntington Learning in Monona.

"Running the Race and Keeping the Faith" Catholic Herald, Nov., 2008
First cross-country teams at St. Ambrose Academy form under the coaching of Athletic Director Grant Emmel.

"2008 Graduation" Catholic Herald, May, 2008
St. Ambrose Academy graduated four seniors in May 2008.

"St. Ambrose launches team" Catholic Herald, Jan., 2008
A new page opened in St. Ambrose School history with the inauguration of a girls' basketball team.

"St. Ambrose students to attend march" Catholic Herald, Jan., 2008
For the third year in a row, St. Ambrose Academy will make the journey to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.

"Look who's in the kitchen!" Catholic Herald, Dec., 2007
Bishop Morlino cooks for St. Ambrose Academy benefit dinner.

"Teens at vigil: Learning that prayer works" Catholic Herald, Nov., 2007
St. Ambrose Academy students participate in 40 Days for Life Campaign.

OSV In Focus Class of 2008 Our Sunday Vistor, August, 2007
St. Ambrose Students interviewed by Our Sunday Visitor.

St.Ambrose students: Put solidarity into practice Catholic Herald, August, 2007
Students help build houses in in Canton, Mississippi.

Theology of the Body for Teens Catholic Herald, Jun., 2007
By Ron Garcia and St. Ambrose student, John Carey.

Practicing Making a Match Catholic Herald, Jun., 2007
Students at St. Ambrose Academy practice a scene from Fiddler on the Roof.

Scholars share smarts and roots Capital Times, May, 2007
St. Ambrose Senior, Bobby Marsland, named Presidential Scholar

Madison Student a Whiz at Words Capital Times, March, 2007
St. Ambrose Senior, Bobby Marsland, wins National Vocabulary Championship

In This Contest, Competitors Flex Their Lexicons and Victory Is All in the Definition New York Times, March, 2007
NVC winner also makes it into the New York Times

Faith Haven Capital Times, October, 2006
Susan Troller visits St. Ambrose Academy and finds saintly scholars.

City teen gets perfect SAT score Wisconsin State Journal, September, 2006
St. Ambrose student Robert Marsland gets a perfect 2400 on the new SAT.

St. Ambrose Students to March Catholic Herald, January, 2006
Students from St. Ambrose Academy to march for life in Washington, DC, January 23.

Defending the Faith Catholic Herald, January, 2006
St. Ambrose Academy senior, Lucy Ptak, discusses the way that St. Ambrose Academy helps to strengthen and reinforce her Catholic faith.

Character Catholic Herald, January, 2006
St. Ambrose Academy in Madison forms students in character, compassion, and values by fostering a thorough knowledge of and love for Jesus Christ, who towers over them in this photo with Msgr. Terry Connors on the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish grounds.

Catholic Youth: Earn Honor of Becoming Eagle Scouts Catholic Herald, January, 2006
St. Ambrose Academy students, Ben Emmel and Bobby Marsland, are both honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Catholic Education: Leads You to Christ, says bishop Catholic Herald, April 21, 2005
Bishop Morlino celebrates a Mass for St. Ambrose students and families, emphasizing in his homily, the importance of Catholic education.

Food Pantry Garden Project Catholic Herald, January, 2006
St. Ambrose Academy students raised 2,346 pounds of cabbage for Second Harvest and the Community Action Coalition for distribution at 32 local food pantries.

Youth Attend Day at Holy Hill Catholic Herald, January 13, 2005
Students from St. Ambrose Academy and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish religious education program in Madison recently attended St. John Bosco Youth Day at Holy Hill. Speakers included Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee, Sean Forrest, Dave Durand, and the National Evangelization Team (NET). The engaging personality and Christian music of Sean Forrest was a very popular segment of a program which focused on issues that challenge the spiritual and moral integrity of youth today. Students came away from the event very impressed, with a renewed sense of faith.

St. Ambrose Academy Moves to New Location Catholic Herald, December 31, 2004
Madison's new Catholic school, St. Ambrose Academy, has moved to a new location at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish education facility, 602 Everglade Dr. St. Ambrose Academy, which consists of grades seven through 12, will be hosting an open house during Catholic Schools Week on January 31.

Papal Elevation Party Catholic Herald, April, 2004
St. Ambrose Academy students were among well-wishers at a party honoring Cardinal Josef Ratzinger, on the occasion of his elevation to the papacy as Pope Benedict XVI.

Spring 2004 Open House Ad Catholic Herald, April 8, 2004
Everyone knows how it feels to be lost in a classroom. St. Ambrose Academy can promise you that won't happen. Explore Madison's newest Catholic school.

School Offers Option for Catholic Teens Catholic Herald, April 8, 2004
St. Ambrose Academy is a new Catholic school for seventh through 12th graders. In Fall, 2003, a group of Catholic families in the Madison area launched a school that placed at the forefront of its vision a profound love of Jesus Christ and His Church. This article covers a Catholic Herald interview with school president, Rob Marsland.