Changes Continue in Union District

Union High School administrators look forward to continued school improvements in 2012.

A new wing is under construction at the high school. It will open for the 2012-13 school year as the Union Collegiate Academy.

Union Softball Celebrates State Championship

Lindsey Wofford’s eyes watered up a tiny bit as she talked about being a state champion.

To understand why, one must have seen her senior season through the eyes of the three-year Union starter.

Union Schools Seeking $19 Million in Bonds

Union Public Schools is asking its patrons to consider approval of two school bond proposals totaling $19 million in an election on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14. In order to pass both propositions, a 60 percent supermajority is required. Passage will not increase taxes.

Union Collegiate Academy to Open Fall 2012

With an impressive glass front, the new three-story wing of the Union Collegiate Academy will completely change the look of Union High School. 

Oz Musical Presented

The all-school musical “Wizard of Oz” tickets are on sale – and going fast! The Friday night performance is almost sold out.

“We expect very large numbers of people wanting to see the show so get tickets early,” Drama Instructor Troy Powell says. “We will play an extra night this year opening on Wednesday through Saturday, Feb. 1-4 at 7 p.m. in the High School Performing Arts Center.”

Top 10 for Mr. and Miss Union Announced

The Top 10 for Mr. and Miss Union has been announced. The finalists will be selected from these students and will be announced after voting. If a category has more than 10, there was a tie.

Union Celebrates Another Title

FOUR-PEAT: Union players, students, parents and fans celebrated the school’s fourth consecutive Oklahoma state football title Dec. 2 when the Redskins defeated rival Broken Arrow in a 23-22 thriller. In the photo are Varsity Cheerleader Taylor Witcher, Offensive Lineman Thomas Shiplett, Wide Receiver Taylor Foote and Defensive Lineman Julian Guzman.

Grove Elementary School Holds Dedication Ceremony

Grove Elementary School, 10202 E. 62nd Street, recentlyhosted a dedication ceremony for $9 million in improvements including a new gym, new classrooms, and an improved media center.

Union Varsity Highsteppers Perform

Six girls from the Varsity Union Highstepper team participated in the 85th year tradition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC.  The girls were part of the Spirit of America Productions, who choreograph dancers from across the country to perform a nationally televised showcased performance.  Performing in front of Macy’s at Herald Square and walking the parade route will be a lifetime memory.