The parents on the UHS All Night Grad Party Committee invite all seniors to consider attending the UHS All Night Grad Party on May 23, 2012 following the graduation ceremony. The parents organizing this event have provided information listed below regarding venue and time, admission cost, and scheduled activities. The evening will be filled with [...]
On Saturday, October 1, friends, family, alumni, faculty, and representatives from the district gathered on the University High School campus for a dedication ceremony to remember Gabe Zimmerman, a 1998 graduate of University High School and victim of the shootings on January 8, 2011. Covered in foliage and vibrant tiles, the bench dedicated in honor [...]
Aries Remind yourself every once in a while that life is good. It’ll help. Taurus You might have an odd dream soon where you’re speaking a different language that you’ve never heard before. Don’t try to think about it; it will just confuse you. Plus, don’t try to speak that language when you’re awake. [...]
National Scholar Award Congratulations goes to the 2011 graduate, Saradadevi Thanikachalam, for receiving the prestigious National Scholar Award from the National Society of High School Scholars in the amount of $1,000. The mission of National Society of High School Scholars is to recognize academic excellence and to encourage members to apply their unique talents, vision [...]
Seventy-six percent of University High School’s 2011 graduating class received recognition from the College Board for their performance on Advanced Placement Exams. The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to earn college credit by performing well on subject tests while they are still in high school. University High School offers AP in 27 subjects, more [...]
Aries Keep track of what is going on in your life, and remember to remember what’s worth remembering. You should also plan a picnic every once in a while. They’re definitely worth it. Taurus Don’t think about things before you say them. It could add some awkwardness that your life is currently lacking. [...]
The UHS community is dedicating a bench on the UHS campus as a tribute to Gabe Zimmerman, who lost his life on January 8th. We invite UHS alumni, students, teachers, parents and friends to join us on October 1st, 2011 at 1:00pm on the UHS campus for the bench unveiling.
I met our principal, Elizabeth Moll, in her office about two weeks ago to discuss her knowledge and opinions, largely about the 2011-2012 school year. She was gracious, informative and enthusiastic. This is the result: 1. How do you feel about the new school year? Ms. Moll said that she was “very excited” about [...]
In nature, penguins flock together in groups known as colonies. Through the formation of these colonies, penguins assist each by providing warmth, protection and a guiding hand. University High School has brought to light the spirit of its mascot, the penguin, through a program called Penguin to Penguin. The program was formed last year during [...]
The excitement of Friday was palpable throughout the hallways as well as in the classrooms. However, this Friday was particularly exciting not because it was the beginning of the weekend, or because there was a three-day weekend ahead but because it was a game day! The bleachers were packed and the crowd was in good [...]