‘News’ Archives
Words of wisdom from the class of 2010
What should we expect senior year? Jared Young: First of all, I would like to discount the myth that junior year is harder than senior year. Patrice Davison: Well, senior sale was a lot of fun, the awful things we made them do…we dressed Ezra up as a maid and made him clean up the SI room...it was really gross. What were [...]
Veteran UHS Spanish teacher retiring
Sandra Franco has been a Spanish teacher at University High School for 23 years. Next year, however, you won’t see her on campus. When the academic calendar takes its final breath of hot desert air next week, it will mark the end of a career in the UHS community that Franco says has brought her “great satisfaction.” While at our school, [...]
Changes in the air for SAB
A lot of changes are happening at University High School this spring. Two University High teachers have retired: Sra. Franco and Mr. Roberts, and the entire campus was shaken by the news of a possible move to Palo Verde. The Student Activities Board is no exception to this dramatic change. Both teacher sponsors Suellen Roediger, the Club [...]
‘These students can compete with anybody’
“These students can compete with anybody,” said UHS counselor Ms. Cook of this year’s seniors. With admissions growing increasingly competitive -- Brown University received over 30, 000 applications for 1485 spots -- and scholarships harder to find, our students have done extremely well. Many seniors have received ample financial aid [...]
Please pause for a moment of science
Who says science is boring? Last Saturday the UHS Science Olympiad teams placed 5th and 11th overall in the Arizona Science Olympiad tournament. There, they competed in events ranging from building pendulums (It’s About Time) to engineering bridges (Elevated Bridge) to identifying fossils (Fossils). They received an impressive 17 medals. [...]
Come and get your love
To those who see beauty in the world- I commend you. Clare Demer- you have the voice of an angel, and it lifts me to heaven. ~ Nar, Will you be nick’s valentine? <3 Vigg ~ To: Susan Keyl Can I help you with that tire? Best of luck this week. ~ 1) dear you. do you know me? I think you do 2) We walk [...]
Inaugural dazzles, but donations disappoint
Four hundred forty-two people attended Inaugural Ball. But Red Cross Club received less than thirty dollars in donations. According to teacher Suellen Roediger, the disappointing sales at Inaugural Ball were due to a lack of understanding and not a lack of interest. “Kids are givers,” she said. Many students agree with her that there [...]
Party Justice vanquishes competition
Final vote tally for the 2010 Mock Election: Party Justice - 73 Partysaurus Rex - 45 Block Party - 26 Avant Guard - 6
UHS students respond to Haiti earthquake
In the wake of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, international efforts have focused on rescuing trapped Haitians, providing medical aid, drinking water and food, and other much-needed help. Organizations such as the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the International Medical Corps, and Doctors Without Borders have all [...]
Issues Important to YOU!
Check out where the parties in the 2010 Election project stand on the issues. Issue Important to YOU Party Justice “equality” Partysaurus Rex “pragmatic and innovative” Block Party “progressive traditionalist” Avant Guard “efficiency” Alcohol/Drugs - Legalize Marijuana For those [...]
