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Page 8------March-April, 2006 Published by Union Selects New Union 8th Grade Union Public Schools Cheerleaders perform Tulsa, OK 74134-6711 AD/Head Football Coach at the New Orleans/ Oklahoma City Hor· The head football coach for the nation nets Cheer and Dance Classic March 12 at . ally ranked Indianapolis, Indiana, the Ford Center in Warren Central High School Warriors Oklahoma City. Kevin Wright---has been named as Coached by Kristin Wright and Whitney Union High Alexander, with spe School's new cial help from varsity athletic director coach Veronica and head foot Oswald and 9th grade coach Holly Fimple, ball coach. "We the girls took first are extremely place in their division pleased to wel and highest score in the entire competition come Kevin and which allowed them to his family to perform at the pre Union. He game show of the Hornets game. brings a list of impressive Kevin Wright coaching cre- dentials as well Swim Teams Successful at State Championships as a reputation for enabling his students At the finals of the Oklahoma State High Lynn did his job in his two individual to excel in both athletics and academ School Swimming Championship the events. He set a state record in the 200 ics" said Superintendent Dr. Cathy Union girls finished sixth and the boys freestyle in the Feb. 17 preliminaries by Burden. "He is no stranger to state finished .61 seconds with a time of 1:40.15. In championships; his students consistent fourth for the 100 freestyle, he posted a winning ly sign for college scholarships; and he the highest time of 45.78 seconds. has won 22 different Coach of the Year combined awards, so we know he will fit in quite finish in well at Union," she said. school histo Warren Central is a large high school ry (the boys with nearly 4,000 students. In Wright's Dylan Lynn finished just six years there (since 2000), his record six points has been 71-12, and his team has won out of second place). The boys swim three straight Class SA State team also won their first-ever 400 Championships, which is the largest freestyle relay. Dylan Lynn already had classification in Indiana. It has also his state record in the ZOO-yard been ranked in the Top 25 teams in the freestyle, but the Union High School Nation four consecutive years. Wright boys swimmer wanted more. Lynn had was named one of the 80 "Hottest his share of individual success at the Coaches" from the NFL to High School state high school swimming champi by American Football Monthly and LRSS onships. Ports Software in 2005. "We had never won a relay event, and The naming of Wright to the head that's something we all wanted," Lynn coaching position ends a national said. Lynn punctuated his brilliant run search which began for Union when its at Union by anchoring the Redskins' 400 own nationally ranked head football freestyle relay team to victory in a time Union Varsity basketball player Mike Driver coach Bill Blankenship announced of 3:15.14. Lynn credits his relay team had lunch with Moore Elementary third grad er Grant Odor after Grant "won" the lunch hopes to seek a coaching career at the mates -- Austin Hill, Levi Stanford and through a drawing at a Union basketball college level. Wright assumed his full Eric McCrary -- for turning in "great game. time duties at Union in April. swims" to put him in position entering the final leg.

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Elementary # 12 Will Be Open Soon School Calendar Pittman, Stockton Crowned Miss and Mr. Union Elementary #12 is for 2006-2007 Merillat Pittman She plans to attend corning along at a Professional Day ...... Aug. 10 and Daniel Stock Texas Christian pretty fast pace. Professional Day ...... Aug. 11 ton were crowned University and major "Fur-nishings have Professional Day ...... Aug. 14 Miss and Mr. Union in political science. been selected and Professional Day ...... Aug. 15 at Union High learning materials First Day of School ...... Aug. 16 School. This is the Stockton, son of Tom are being reviewed. Labor Day ...... Sept. 4 highest honor and Cindy Stockton, Hiring has started End of First Quarter ...... Oct. 13 bestowed on a is active in varsity and soon we will Parent/Teacher Conf...... Oct. 18 Union student, rec wrestling where he know which stu Fall Vacation ...... Oct. 19-20 ognizing well serves as team cap dents will be attend Thanksgiving Vacation ...... Nov. 22-24 rounded students tain. He is also active ing Elementary #12," End of First Semester ...... Dec. 20 who excel in several in track, Scottish said Karen Vance, Winter Vacation ...... Dec. 21-Jan. 3 areas of student Skins and the Fellow principal of the new Martin Luther King Day ...... jan. 15 life. ship of Christian school. "Once we Professional Day ...... Feb. 19 Athletes. He is an have that informa End of Third Quarter ...... Mar. 9 The award is based officer of Student tion, we can begin Spring Break ...... Mar. 19-23 on a combination of Council and a chair Union's newest elementary school, 13702 E. 46th Place South, is on sched the process of select ule to open this August for the 2006-2007 school year. Parent/Teacher Conf...... Apr. 13 academics, extra person for the State ing a permanent curricular involve Student Council Con- Drama students rehearse for the big show · Last Day of Classes ...... May 24* Union High School's Fine Arts Department name for our school." grade. Teams of teachers will loop for * calendar includes 3 snow days ment and student Merillat Pittman and Daniel Stockton were vention. His future presentation of The Fantastiks, a romantic, vote. crowned Miss and Mr. Union at Union High plans include pursu K/1, 2/3 and 4/5," Vance said. "We School. musical comedy, at the Union High School One of the areas Vance will encourage at know that the relationship of teacher to ing a career in politi- Performing Arts Center. The musical, about Eight Union High School two fathers who scheme to get their two chil the new elementary will be expanding student, to the parents, to other teach Pittman, the daughter of Don and Nancy cal science and attending law school. , dren to fall in love, featured the talents of the the multiage programs. "At the new ers and to the curriculum is critical Students Named Pittman, is the state secretary for the Union drama, choral, orchestra and band stu school, we will be participating in multi throughout a child's education." National Merit Finalists Oklahoma Association of Student The Miss Union candidates this year dents and was directed by Troy Powell with year relationships by having many Councils and host of the State Student included Mallory Nolen, daughter of Laura Cowan overseeing the music. teachers stay with the same students for Benefits of this program include devel The National Merit Scholarship Program, Council Convention. She is active in Steve and Lee Ann Nolen, and Amy two years. For example if a child is in oping a deeper understanding of stu a privately financed academic scholar National Honor Society, Union Avenue Reinking, daughter of Dr. Richard and Union's AP Biology and kindergarten, he or she will stay with dents' learning styles and needs and ship competition, has named eight Singers and the youth group at First Karen Reinking. Mr. Union candidates AP Chemistry Recognized that teacher for kindergarten and first approaching curriculum more in depth. Union High School seniors Nation< Christian Church. She was selected for also included Andrew Bennett, son of Merit Finalists. the Miss Union Royalty her junior year Greg and Michelle Bennett; and Jeff and the October Senior of the Month. Cambra, son of Ben and Dev Cambra. The chemistry and biology programs at Union Announces The students are Rachael Arrington, Union have been recognized as two of the strongest college Advanced Summer daughter of Annette Arrington of ln the selection process, all students· Broken Arrow; Stephen Carradini, son were given the opportunity to nominate Placement programs in Oklahoma by Enro1I;J' Lm«nU;4 of George and Kasey Carradini of Tulsa; candidates from their own grade. The the College Board's Advanced Placement Kyle Dunn, son of Richard and Karen top-10 vote recipients were placed into Report to the Nation. Dunn of Broken Arrow; Nathan Hoyt, the contest. These 40 students (10 girls AP Chemistry, taught by Brad Cast, and son of Jay and Karen Hoyt of Tulsa; and boys from each grade) were again AP Biology, taught by Jennifer Andrea Jordan, daughter of Jack and placed on a ballot for a student vote. Kneafsey, were recognized for their janet Jordan of Broken Arrow; jacob The 40 were also evaluated by their exceptional achievement in Advanced Lambert, son of Jim and Rose Lambert teachers based on school spirit demon Placement. "We are very proud of these of Broken Arrow; Kaitlin Nicholas, strated, positive leadership, teachers and our Advanced Placement June 5 - July 28: Monday - Thursday daughter of John and Patty Nicholas of character/ integrity, contribution to program here at Union Public Schools," 7:00a.m. -6:00p.m. Closed Fridays. Tulsa; and Colin Paul, son of Chris and class and scholarship. The final selec said Executive Director of Student Family & Children's Anne Paul of Tulsa. tion was determined by 20 percent Achievement Dr. Kathy Dodd. "Brad July 3, 5, 6 & 7: Monday; Wednesday grade point average, 30 percent teacher - Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Services National Merit Finalists are selected Cast and Jennifer Kneafsey are superb recommendation score and 50 percent teachers and their classes are excellent July 4. Now Serves Union based on their performance on the student vote. PSAT/NMSQT--a test that measures ver examples of the stellar Advanced Placement programs that Union offers July 31-Aug. 7: 7:30a.m.- 4:30p.m. bal, math and writing skills, as well as Family and Children's Services funded its students." additional academic requirements. Merit August 8, 9 & 11: 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. through the United Way is now offering services such as family counseling to Scholars are chosen from the group of Alternative student Kyle McKinney and his USEF Golf Tournament I Cast and Kneafsey were invited to apply Finalists, based on their abilities, skills, mother, Becky McKinney, stand next to search August 10: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Union Public Schools. and rescue dogs during a demonstration of IThursday, June 15, 2006 for the Siemens AP teacher Award, Closed before 1:00 p.m. and accomplishments. Merit scholarship the dogs' skills at the school. Becky McKinney Battle CnJek Golf Club which is given by the Siemens Elementary Principal Theresa Kiger said awards include National Merit $2500 and members of a local search and rescue Foundation. For the past eight years, the August 14-15: 7:00a.m.- 7:00p.m. Scholarships and corporate- and col team showed how different breeds of dogs Win a Ghe olet HHR the program will offer group, individual were used in search and rescues. Siemens Foundation has honored teach and/or family counseling at the request lege-sponsored scholarships. or:. Diamon'il-Ring! ers by College Board region. However, Starting August 16: Monday- Friday, of parents. The program is based on'the In one demonstration, Alternative student 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Kassie Wilson hid more than a hundred feet ... - Szgn. up now! -...... this year, the Siemens Foundation has families' needs and goals as set by the On the Cover away by a dumpster at the Education Service expanded the program to honor one Center until a search dog found her; based on For more information, call 459-4686. Family and Children's case manager McAuliffe third grader Brian Cerenil Call Dennis Steele at such teacher for each state. Winning after working with the family. "We are the scent of one of her bracelets. Each spring, The Enrollment Center is located at leans backs in his chair during a there is a special unit in which students learn ft06-8966 or-3!57-5037- teachers will receive a $1,000 cash 5656 S. 129 E. Ave. in the Extended excited to be able to offer this program study period in the school's computer about forensics, crime-solving, law and relat· award. One of the 50 will be selected as Education Building. to our families in the Union district," lab. ed fields as they prepare a mock trial based the Siemens National AP Teacher of the Kiger said. on a mock murder. '------~ Year and receive $5,000. Page6 ______March-April,2Q06 March-April, 2006 ------Page 3

McCready to Lead the Union Sixth Graders Study Diets of Rats for Unique Science Experiment Early Learning Builds Band and Assist a Foundation for Success What would hap affects their been erratic. Our control rat Sooner was in Fine Arts pen to you if all health. The stu very much the same as she was before. by Superintendent Cathy Burden, Ph.D. you ate was junk dents brought in Her weight hadn't changed, her behavior The Union Board of Education has food? That's a some of their was normal and her maze times named Matthew T. McCready as the question sixth favorite junk food improved slightly." The kindergarten class that begins in Enrollment is open now for the expand new director of the band program and grade science stu for Boomer. For 2006-07 may be Union's most fortunate. ed opportunities in early childhood edu Assistant Director of Fine Arts. dents were asking two weeks she ate For the first time, all of our five-year cation that will be in all Union elemen McCready comes to Union from at the Union nothing but Union Student with Cystic olds will have an ali-day school experi tary schools in the fall. Four-year-olds Overland Park, Kansas, where he was 6th/7th Grade things like Fibrosis Wins National ence that will be chock-full of learning will be in free half-day programs as band director of the Center. 'Cheetos,' marsh to develop the language, literacy, and space is available and five-year-olds will Blue Valley Northwest mallows, cookies, Award reasoning skills that are essential for be in full-day programs at their neigh High School Band. Three classes, french fries - even academic success. Many of these stu borhood schools. McCready will oversee taught by teachers 'Capri-Sun' in her Hannah Hensel, a student at Union dents have already gotten a great start the award-winning Nicole Miranda, water bottle, basi I1 termediate High School, has been in Union's four-year-old program taught Parents are encouraged to visit the Renegade Regiment Janie Evans and cally everything awarded a Heroes of Hope award from by fully certified early childhood teach Enrollment Center at the Education Marching Band as well Emily Turner, con the kids like to the Heroes of Hope Living with Cystic ers who have aligned their readiness Service Center at 5656 S. 129 E. Ave. to as other aspects of ducted experi eat." Fibrosis Program. ments on rats to curriculum with the one that is to fol complete enrollment as soon as possi Union's instrumental Matthew low. ble. Enrolling students early will help program. McCready see what happens Sooner, on the Hensel, who when you feed one other hand, ate the district plan appropriately and have He has a master's of music education has cystic fib- Some of these young students and their rat a healthy diet food from the the correct number of teachers in place from the University of Kansas as well as . rosis, was cho families have even been associated with and another rat a basic five food when school begins. a bachelor's of music education from sen from a Union's Parents As Teachers Program diet of jurJk food. groups. "For two KU. He has been director of bands of nationwide weeks she was from birth which provided parenting Oklahoma has taken the lead nationally Blue Valley Northwest High School since Aaron Turner (left) and Cody Winn (right) kneel pool of candi support to help ensure school readi in its support of early childhood educa "One of my stu- next to a cardboard maze in Emily Turner's science eating her regular dates "for her 1999 and previously served as its assis dents, Barrett Lee, classroom at the Union 6th/7th Grade Center as pellet food sup ness. tion and Union is eager to open new tant band director. · h h h 1 f hi they watch a rat try to locate some food. The exer ability to schools to provide needed space to Wlt t e e P 0 . S cise was part of a class experiment to determine the plemented with inspire others serve our community. We are confident McCready served as Northeast Kansas dad built a wooden effects of junk food on rats and their reactions things like cheese, with CF maze with a plexi- feeding one rat a normal diet and the other a diet whole-grain through her that Union's quality early childhood District Jazz Band Chairperson from glass top (for view- of junk food. classes can capitalize on the window of 2000 to 2001 and was the Women's bread, apples, positive atti ing) for the rats to run in. They were so learning that is open in young children Basketball Band Director and Assistant spinach and so on," explained Turner. tude, commit nice, donating almost $95 worth in to stimulate their natural curiosity and Men's Basketball Band Director for the ment to proac ON materials to the project," said science provide experiences to develop their University of Kansas from 1997-1998. At the beginning and end of each week tively manage Gra~lAatiot1 Cdebratiot1 teacher Janie Evans. "We were studying cognitive and motor skills. He was a member of the Walt Disney All during the experiment, students· her health, de- Hannah Hensel the effects of nutrition on size, behav American College Band in Orlando, Fla., weighed the rats and observed things termination, ior, appearance, energy levels and intel Plans are in full swing for the annual in 1996, a member of the New Riddim, like their tails, skin and fur. The stu community outreach and achievement." Working with parents we hope that we ligence, and paralleling nutritional stud Graduation Celebration. Many Union will produce a group of students more The Other Band and Loose Cannon Brass dents kept a daily journal of what the ies with our students. The idea is that patrons and businesses have con Band as a freelance trombonist since rats ate and what their behavior was like Hensel was honored at CF Solutions, a ready to take advantage of academic they will "get" how what they put into tributed toward this event, but more instruction and better prepared to max 1991 and was lead baritone of the Black as well as their daily time in the maze. non-profit CF pharmacy in Tulsa. sponsors are always welcome. Gold Drum and Bugle Corps in Tulsa. their body affects every area of their imize their potential. life." Contributions are tax deductible to this "We noticed a dramatic weight increase Hensel, who was diagnosed with CF at 501(c)3 organization. in Boomer (the test rat), and also her fur just nine days old, lives her life by the "We had two rats named Boomer and wasn't as healthy as it was before," philosophy that she can do anything To make a contribution, contact Pam Sooner," science teacher Emily Turner Turner said. "She had been hyper and a said, "and we wanted to see how diet that a normal 15-year-old girl can do Fell at 493-5882. Remember that your bit moody too, and her maze time had including planning for a career, college donations help ensure a great evening and even competing for cross country for our graduates, our way to congratu 8th Grade Principal track and field in the Olympics. Hensel late them on a job well done and keep Steve Pittman, is a member of the Union Varsity girls along with assistant them safe. For financial contributions, principals Clint cross country team. please contact Debbie Swant-Hess at Culver and jay 493-2555 or 284-6111. Questions? Ensley show stu "We are very proud of Hannah and her dents and faculty Call Karen Reinking at 481-7081. how to boogie-to achievements," said Mike Stanton, one the-music at a of her teachers at Union Intermediate. recent mixer. Good "She is an inspiration to others with cys news for them. They have kept tic fibrosis, to her fellow students as their day jobs. well as the teachers. Hannah never for The Communicator (USPS 097 430) is published hi· gets that she has CF," said her mother monthly with extra issues in October and January by Union Public Schools, 5656 S. I 29th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK Susan Hensel, "and she is extremely "-?4134-6711. It is issued to patrons of the Union Public diligent about following her medical )cbool District free of charge. Dr. Cathy Burden is Superintendent of Schools. Gretchen Haas-Bethell is A fashionable way to raise money. ... The Union Schools Education Foundati?n Luncheon and routine and practicing regular physical Communications Executive Director/Editor. The Fashion Show was a successful fund-raising event March 15 at the UMAC Re~skm Room. Th~re to activity. However, she will never, under Communicator staff includes Janie Froman, Beverly model fashions by "Donna's" were (left to right) retired Darnaby teacher Cindy ~troud~ Assistant Thummel and Mike Yore. Periodicals postage paid at Athletics Director Emily Warren, KOTV Ch. 6 anchor LeAnne Taylor! Intermediate H1gh School any circumstances, allow this disease to Tulsa, OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Assistant Principal Lisa Witcher, Superintendent Dr. Cathy Burden, retired Darnaby teacher Becky control her life. CF is certainly a part of The Communicator, 5656 S. 129th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74134-6711, or call 459-3305. Freeman and K]RH Ch. 2 anchor Deb McKaskey. Proceeds went to USEF teacher grants. who she is, but she will never let it define her." Page 4 March-April, 2006 March-April, 2006 ------Page 5

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Bobbie Gilbert of Andersen Elementary Art Missouri shows Teacher Ray Koch holds Briarglen students quilts the poster that won the that she has hand-quilt· award held by Andersen ed, many of which tell a third grader Paige Tobben. story or express a mean· Ande Reed, Community ing based on their Outreach Manager at designs. Some of the pat· Metropolitan Environmen· terns are based on the tal Trust, is at right. patterns used by slaves in the 1800s. The use of Tulsa County "Trash quilts by slaves is dis· Terminator" A ward was cussed in the book presented to Tobben for "Hidden in Plain View." her entry in the third-fifth The presentation was grade division. Paige com· part of Black History peted against 593 other Month. Gilbert explained students. Her artwork has that quilts contained been sent on to the state messages which told judges. She will be notified slaves on a plantation by mail if/ when she places how to escape or other at the state level and her useful information. artwork will be included in the 2007 trash poster cal· en dar. Jarman fourth graders took a historical ride on the orphan trains courtesy special speaker Ida Mae Wilhoit (pictured above) recently. "Part of our Social Studies curriculum is to Clark third grader study the 5 major regions of the United Gilbert Guardado States," teacher Barbara Smith said. "When 'lobs' a bowling ball at we study the Northeast region, we learn about Darnaby fifth grader Austin Reid played the Sheridan Bowling the Industrial Revolution and immigrants title role in The Emperor's New Clothes, a Lanes during an after· flocking to America in the 1800's. Because of Clark Community Theatre production. Reid school party. this, the New York area became overcrowded made his theatrical debut with this perform· and there were many orphans living on the ance. He has participated in grade-level pro· The activity was part streets." The students learned that many ductions with Darnaby and Peters of a program through orphaned children were sent out west on Elementaries. Reid's favorite part of the play Activate America, the trains to live with families. Barbara Smith happens when he "sings like Elvis" in one of YMCA and volunteers said, "Some of these orphans had good expe· his solo performances. Matt Hancock and riences and some not so good, as they rode Dane Towery, baseball these trains and were adopted or placed in players with Oral homes all over the country. The trains Roberts University. stopped running in the 1930's." Wilhoit is the daughter of one those orphan train riders. Hancock and Towery have been working with Clark students to improve their physical fitness. Grove fourth graders play on a merry·go·round at Rose Hill School in Perry. Students, dressed in 1910 clothing, participated in several activities as students attending a one-room schoolhouse. Activities included lessons in penmanship, orthography, recitation, geography, history and, of course, recess.

Cedar Ridge second graders (pictured Boevers multiage left to right) Bree teachers Stacy An· Lee, Cidney Brad· drews, Lisa Welter, ley, Taylor Butler, Sheri Morrison and Sarah Tyree, jere· intern Kara Ring miah Gardner and dressed up as the Sara Duca react as character Cat in the classmate Tristan Hat for Read Across Galbreath pours a America. mixture into his volcano to induce Several parents, an eruption in principals and Mary Dezell's class. Mildred Smith, a member of the Veterans of other teachers read "One of their Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 577, presents different Dr. Seuss 'hopes and dreams' a plaque and later a check for $500 to Peters books to the multi at the beginning of third grade teacher Leigh Ann Keller. Keller age group during was recognized by the VFW for being an out· the day. the year was to study, create and standing teacher for her promotion of civic erupt their own vol· responsibility and her history lessons about f-!cAuliffe third grader Michelle Laywell Other schools canoes during our war veterans. For the past several years, JUmps rope du_ring the school's jump Rope for around the district Keller has organized the "Christmas in 1944" had similar events landform study. Heart benefzt for the American Heart For them, its one of show, a musical tribute to World War II veter· Association. McAuliffe raised more than designed to encour· age reading. the biggest days of ans. Keller is now eligible to compete in the $4,500 for the event, according to P.E. teacher the school year, VFW's National Citizenship Education Lisa Chamberlin. said Dezell." Teacher Award. Page 4 March-April, 2006 March-April, 2006 ------Page 5

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Cedar Ridge second graders (pictured Boevers multiage left to right) Bree teachers Stacy An· Lee, Cidney Brad· drews, Lisa Welter, ley, Taylor Butler, Sheri Morrison and Sarah Tyree, jere· intern Kara Ring miah Gardner and dressed up as the Sara Duca react as character Cat in the classmate Tristan Hat for Read Across Galbreath pours a America. mixture into his volcano to induce Several parents, an eruption in principals and Mary Dezell's class. Mildred Smith, a member of the Veterans of other teachers read "One of their Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 577, presents different Dr. Seuss 'hopes and dreams' a plaque and later a check for $500 to Peters books to the multi at the beginning of third grade teacher Leigh Ann Keller. Keller age group during was recognized by the VFW for being an out· the day. the year was to study, create and standing teacher for her promotion of civic erupt their own vol· responsibility and her history lessons about f-!cAuliffe third grader Michelle Laywell Other schools canoes during our war veterans. For the past several years, JUmps rope du_ring the school's jump Rope for around the district Keller has organized the "Christmas in 1944" had similar events landform study. Heart benefzt for the American Heart For them, its one of show, a musical tribute to World War II veter· Association. McAuliffe raised more than designed to encour· age reading. the biggest days of ans. Keller is now eligible to compete in the $4,500 for the event, according to P.E. teacher the school year, VFW's National Citizenship Education Lisa Chamberlin. said Dezell." Teacher Award. Page6 ______March-April,2Q06 March-April, 2006 ------Page 3

Elementary # 12 Will Be Open Soon School Calendar Pittman, Stockton Crowned Miss and Mr. Union Elementary #12 is for 2006-2007 Merillat Pittman She plans to attend corning along at a Professional Day ...... Aug. 10 and Daniel Stock Texas Christian pretty fast pace. Professional Day ...... Aug. 11 ton were crowned University and major "Fur-nishings have Professional Day ...... Aug. 14 Miss and Mr. Union in political science. been selected and Professional Day ...... Aug. 15 at Union High learning materials First Day of School ...... Aug. 16 School. This is the Stockton, son of Tom are being reviewed. Labor Day ...... Sept. 4 highest honor and Cindy Stockton, Hiring has started End of First Quarter ...... Oct. 13 bestowed on a is active in varsity and soon we will Parent/Teacher Conf...... Oct. 18 Union student, rec wrestling where he know which stu Fall Vacation ...... Oct. 19-20 ognizing well serves as team cap dents will be attend Thanksgiving Vacation ...... Nov. 22-24 rounded students tain. He is also active ing Elementary #12," End of First Semester ...... Dec. 20 who excel in several in track, Scottish said Karen Vance, Winter Vacation ...... Dec. 21-Jan. 3 areas of student Skins and the Fellow principal of the new Martin Luther King Day ...... jan. 15 life. ship of Christian school. "Once we Professional Day ...... Feb. 19 Athletes. He is an have that informa End of Third Quarter ...... Mar. 9 The award is based officer of Student tion, we can begin Spring Break ...... Mar. 19-23 on a combination of Council and a chair Union's newest elementary school, 13702 E. 46th Place South, is on sched the process of select ule to open this August for the 2006-2007 school year. Parent/Teacher Conf...... Apr. 13 academics, extra person for the State ing a permanent curricular involve Student Council Con- Drama students rehearse for the big show · Last Day of Classes ...... May 24* Union High School's Fine Arts Department name for our school." grade. Teams of teachers will loop for * calendar includes 3 snow days ment and student Merillat Pittman and Daniel Stockton were vention. His future presentation of The Fantastiks, a romantic, vote. crowned Miss and Mr. Union at Union High plans include pursu K/1, 2/3 and 4/5," Vance said. "We School. musical comedy, at the Union High School One of the areas Vance will encourage at know that the relationship of teacher to ing a career in politi- Performing Arts Center. The musical, about Eight Union High School two fathers who scheme to get their two chil the new elementary will be expanding student, to the parents, to other teach Pittman, the daughter of Don and Nancy cal science and attending law school. , dren to fall in love, featured the talents of the the multiage programs. "At the new ers and to the curriculum is critical Students Named Pittman, is the state secretary for the Union drama, choral, orchestra and band stu school, we will be participating in multi throughout a child's education." National Merit Finalists Oklahoma Association of Student The Miss Union candidates this year dents and was directed by Troy Powell with year relationships by having many Councils and host of the State Student included Mallory Nolen, daughter of Laura Cowan overseeing the music. teachers stay with the same students for Benefits of this program include devel The National Merit Scholarship Program, Council Convention. She is active in Steve and Lee Ann Nolen, and Amy two years. For example if a child is in oping a deeper understanding of stu a privately financed academic scholar National Honor Society, Union Avenue Reinking, daughter of Dr. Richard and Union's AP Biology and kindergarten, he or she will stay with dents' learning styles and needs and ship competition, has named eight Singers and the youth group at First Karen Reinking. Mr. Union candidates AP Chemistry Recognized that teacher for kindergarten and first approaching curriculum more in depth. Union High School seniors Nation< Christian Church. She was selected for also included Andrew Bennett, son of Merit Finalists. the Miss Union Royalty her junior year Greg and Michelle Bennett; and Jeff and the October Senior of the Month. Cambra, son of Ben and Dev Cambra. The chemistry and biology programs at Union Announces The students are Rachael Arrington, Union have been recognized as two of the strongest college Advanced Summer daughter of Annette Arrington of ln the selection process, all students· Broken Arrow; Stephen Carradini, son were given the opportunity to nominate Placement programs in Oklahoma by Enro1I;J' Lm«nU;4 of George and Kasey Carradini of Tulsa; candidates from their own grade. The the College Board's Advanced Placement Kyle Dunn, son of Richard and Karen top-10 vote recipients were placed into Report to the Nation. Dunn of Broken Arrow; Nathan Hoyt, the contest. These 40 students (10 girls AP Chemistry, taught by Brad Cast, and son of Jay and Karen Hoyt of Tulsa; and boys from each grade) were again AP Biology, taught by Jennifer Andrea Jordan, daughter of Jack and placed on a ballot for a student vote. Kneafsey, were recognized for their janet Jordan of Broken Arrow; jacob The 40 were also evaluated by their exceptional achievement in Advanced Lambert, son of Jim and Rose Lambert teachers based on school spirit demon Placement. "We are very proud of these of Broken Arrow; Kaitlin Nicholas, strated, positive leadership, teachers and our Advanced Placement June 5 - July 28: Monday - Thursday daughter of John and Patty Nicholas of character/ integrity, contribution to program here at Union Public Schools," 7:00a.m. -6:00p.m. Closed Fridays. Tulsa; and Colin Paul, son of Chris and class and scholarship. The final selec said Executive Director of Student Family & Children's Anne Paul of Tulsa. tion was determined by 20 percent Achievement Dr. Kathy Dodd. "Brad July 3, 5, 6 & 7: Monday; Wednesday grade point average, 30 percent teacher - Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Services National Merit Finalists are selected Cast and Jennifer Kneafsey are superb recommendation score and 50 percent teachers and their classes are excellent July 4. Now Serves Union based on their performance on the student vote. PSAT/NMSQT--a test that measures ver examples of the stellar Advanced Placement programs that Union offers July 31-Aug. 7: 7:30a.m.- 4:30p.m. bal, math and writing skills, as well as Family and Children's Services funded its students." additional academic requirements. Merit August 8, 9 & 11: 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. through the United Way is now offering services such as family counseling to Scholars are chosen from the group of Alternative student Kyle McKinney and his USEF Golf Tournament I Cast and Kneafsey were invited to apply Finalists, based on their abilities, skills, mother, Becky McKinney, stand next to search August 10: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Union Public Schools. and rescue dogs during a demonstration of IThursday, June 15, 2006 for the Siemens AP teacher Award, Closed before 1:00 p.m. and accomplishments. Merit scholarship the dogs' skills at the school. Becky McKinney Battle CnJek Golf Club which is given by the Siemens Elementary Principal Theresa Kiger said awards include National Merit $2500 and members of a local search and rescue Foundation. For the past eight years, the August 14-15: 7:00a.m.- 7:00p.m. Scholarships and corporate- and col team showed how different breeds of dogs Win a Ghe olet HHR the program will offer group, individual were used in search and rescues. Siemens Foundation has honored teach and/or family counseling at the request lege-sponsored scholarships. or:. Diamon'il-Ring! ers by College Board region. However, Starting August 16: Monday- Friday, of parents. The program is based on'the In one demonstration, Alternative student 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Kassie Wilson hid more than a hundred feet ... - Szgn. up now! -...... this year, the Siemens Foundation has families' needs and goals as set by the On the Cover away by a dumpster at the Education Service expanded the program to honor one Center until a search dog found her; based on For more information, call 459-4686. Family and Children's case manager McAuliffe third grader Brian Cerenil Call Dennis Steele at such teacher for each state. Winning after working with the family. "We are the scent of one of her bracelets. Each spring, The Enrollment Center is located at leans backs in his chair during a there is a special unit in which students learn ft06-8966 or-3!57-5037- teachers will receive a $1,000 cash 5656 S. 129 E. Ave. in the Extended excited to be able to offer this program study period in the school's computer about forensics, crime-solving, law and relat· award. One of the 50 will be selected as Education Building. to our families in the Union district," lab. ed fields as they prepare a mock trial based the Siemens National AP Teacher of the Kiger said. on a mock murder. '------~ Year and receive $5,000. Page 8------March-April, 2006 Published by Union Selects New Union 8th Grade Union Public Schools Cheerleaders perform Tulsa, OK 74134-6711 AD/Head Football Coach at the New Orleans/ Oklahoma City Hor· The head football coach for the nation nets Cheer and Dance Classic March 12 at . ally ranked Indianapolis, Indiana, the Ford Center in Warren Central High School Warriors Oklahoma City. Kevin Wright---has been named as Coached by Kristin Wright and Whitney Union High Alexander, with spe School's new cial help from varsity athletic director coach Veronica and head foot Oswald and 9th grade coach Holly Fimple, ball coach. "We the girls took first are extremely place in their division pleased to wel and highest score in the entire competition come Kevin and which allowed them to his family to perform at the pre Union. He game show of the Hornets game. brings a list of impressive Kevin Wright coaching cre- dentials as well Swim Teams Successful at State Championships as a reputation for enabling his students At the finals of the Oklahoma State High Lynn did his job in his two individual to excel in both athletics and academ School Swimming Championship the events. He set a state record in the 200 ics" said Superintendent Dr. Cathy Union girls finished sixth and the boys freestyle in the Feb. 17 preliminaries by Burden. "He is no stranger to state finished .61 seconds with a time of 1:40.15. In championships; his students consistent fourth for the 100 freestyle, he posted a winning ly sign for college scholarships; and he the highest time of 45.78 seconds. has won 22 different Coach of the Year combined awards, so we know he will fit in quite finish in well at Union," she said. school histo Warren Central is a large high school ry (the boys with nearly 4,000 students. In Wright's Dylan Lynn finished just six years there (since 2000), his record six points has been 71-12, and his team has won out of second place). The boys swim three straight Class SA State team also won their first-ever 400 Championships, which is the largest freestyle relay. Dylan Lynn already had classification in Indiana. It has also his state record in the ZOO-yard been ranked in the Top 25 teams in the freestyle, but the Union High School Nation four consecutive years. Wright boys swimmer wanted more. Lynn had was named one of the 80 "Hottest his share of individual success at the Coaches" from the NFL to High School state high school swimming champi by American Football Monthly and LRSS onships. Ports Software in 2005. "We had never won a relay event, and The naming of Wright to the head that's something we all wanted," Lynn coaching position ends a national said. Lynn punctuated his brilliant run search which began for Union when its at Union by anchoring the Redskins' 400 own nationally ranked head football freestyle relay team to victory in a time Union Varsity basketball player Mike Driver coach Bill Blankenship announced of 3:15.14. Lynn credits his relay team had lunch with Moore Elementary third grad er Grant Odor after Grant "won" the lunch hopes to seek a coaching career at the mates -- Austin Hill, Levi Stanford and through a drawing at a Union basketball college level. Wright assumed his full Eric McCrary -- for turning in "great game. time duties at Union in April. swims" to put him in position entering the final leg.

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