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Congressional Art Show Winners
Shown above are the Medal Winners at the Congressional Art Show held at the Newark Museum in May. Left to right: Stephanie Branco (1st Place Photography), Diana Pita (2nd Place Photography), Victoria Galarza (3rd Place Photography) and Chanel Mayo (2nd Place Mixed Media).
Rotary Club Awards Students
The Rotary Club sponsors The Marvin Orella Oratorical Contest for Union High School’s juniors and seniors each year. Contestants must deliver a 4-5 minute speech on a specific topic. All prize money is paid to the winners’ schools of choice for higher learning.
The contest this year took place in the UHS Library on Wednesday, May 19th. The topic was “Despite our domestic problems, the United States remains a ‘beacon of hope’ for oppressed people everywhere. Explain why the United States continues to play this role for people throughout the world.” Students needed to address the following issues in their speech: In what way does the United States shine as a “beacon of hope”? What are the strengths of this country? What sets the United States apart politically, economically, and socially from most of the rest of the world?
Students were judged on the content of their speech and their voice, eye contact, and poise.
Union High School proudly announces the 2010 WINNERS of The Rotary Club’s Marvin Orella Oratorical Contest:
First Place - $2500 – Divya Patel, a senior (Pictured below, left)
Second Place - $1500 – Noelle Argonza, a junior (Pictured below, center)
Third Place - $1000 – Chanel Mayo, a senior (Pictured below, right)
Thanks go to those who served as this year’s judges: Mr. David Arminio, a Board of Education member; Mrs. Debbie Ford, Supervisor of Math/Science, K-8; Mr. Robert Ghiretti, Supervisor of English/Social Studies, K-8; Ms. Yvonne Lorenzo, Supervisor of Career Education, 6-12; and Ms. Sigrid Pagano, Supervisor of World Language/ESL. Special thanks go to Mr. Jim DiGiovanni, who also served as a judge, and the rest of the Rotary Club for sponsoring the contest, for giving such generous awards, and for giving the opportunity to UHS students to showcase their knowledge and public speaking skills.
Excellence in Education Awards
Mr. Richard Baldwin (left), President of the Rotary Club of Union presents the Rotary Excellence in Education Award to Mr. Edward Gibbons, Principal of UHS. Also awarded was Anthony Manochio, Board of Education President.
Last Chance to Get a 2010 Yearbook
There are only a limited number of extra 2010 yearbooks available. The cost is $80 and must be brought to Mr. Jones in Room D232. Once the extra books are sold there will be absolutely no way to get a copy.
UTEA Gives Back
The Union Township Education Association (UTEA) held a district wide fundraiser to thank the community for supporting the children and passing the school budget. UTEA President Ann-Margaret Shannon (Far Right) and Vice President Jim Grossi (Far Left) presented checks for $1,200 each to Dominick Fargnoli, Superintendent of the Union Recreation Department and Phyllis Monguso, Supervisor of the Union Senior Center. The money donated will be used to help fund the Recreation Department’s Special Needs summer youth program and this summer’s Senior Citizen’s Olympics.
Clothing Drive
Union High School National Honor Society is hosting a clothing drive for the Salvation Army. Please help out in any way you can!
This is a clothing drive so please give clean new or gently used clothes to the main office of Union High School or drop off at Stop and Shop or FoodKing.
You can donate sweaters, shirts, socks, belts, evening gowns, suits, coats, pants, jackets, bathing suits.... etc
All Sophomores MUST Re-register This Year
Along with students currently in grades 4,5 and 8, all current grade 10 students MUST reregister. Click here to download the letter from the superintendent. If you have any questions, you can contact Mr. Bequeathal, Vice Principal of UHS at 908.851.6500 or e-mail him.
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Honor Society Sponsors Clothing Drive
The Union High School National Honor Society is hosting a clothing drive for the Salvation Army. Please help out in any way you can! The drive will be held May 25 through May 27.
This is a clothing drive so please give clean new or gently used clothes to the main office of UHS. You can donate sweaters, shirts, socks, belts, evening gowns, suits, coats, pants, jackets, bathing suits, etc.
UHS Bloustein Winners Announced
Union High School is proud to present our 2009-2010 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars. These students are recognized as the highest achieving graduating high school students in New Jersey and are granted awards regardless of need.
Front row: Lauren Lodato, Alanna Jereb, Shivangi Patel, Shirley Lee, Devesh Patel
Second row: Scott Bashford, Demetrius Jeter, Yousef Abbasi
Back row: Amanda Kardys, Michael Geis, Rushi Pa
College: Plan Early. Be Prepared
Strategic College Financial Planning on April 8.
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Media Release Forms
Today all students were given a Parental/Guardian Release form which gives consent for the publication and/or depiction of a student’s photo, image or name on the various forms of media produced by this school. This includes yearbook photos, school newspaper, shows, concerts, sporting events, airing of shows on UNIONTV34, etc. This form will give students consent for all four years in high school. Please sign and return this form as soon as possible, remembering to check off whether or not you give consent for your child, and have your child return this form to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible. Thank you for your your assistance in this matter.
UHSPTA Sponsors Gift Card Fundraiser
Click HERE for a list of the stores that are participating in the Gift Card Program. This is a great fundraising opportunity for the PTA. For more information contact Helena at 908-964-1779
UHS Student Survey
If you are a Union High School student and would like to take part in this food service survey, CLICK HERE.
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