As giant fluffy flakes fell from the skies on Jan. 31, the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Eastside Market, located at 11201 71st St., moved forward with a Spirit Night for the Moore Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association. Despite the harsh weather, the organization received nearly $300 for their Spirit Night participation. According to school officials, it’s the most money Moore Elementary has ever raised in a three-hour time period just for enjoying each other’s company and good food.
Union High School senior trumpet player Michael Howland received an once-in-a-lifetime honor after he was named to the Jazz Band of America.
Eleven Union High School students have been named National Merit Finalists based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, a test that measures verbal, math and writing skills.
Betsy Glad has been named the 2007-2008 Teacher of the Year for Union Public Schools, the highest honor bestowed upon a Union teacher.
Union seniors James Buchanan and Elaine Shan have been selected as members of this year’s Oklahoma Academic All-State class by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. Shan also became Union’s third student to score a perfect 36 on her ACT.
Megan Born is the daughter of Joe and Janet Born. She has been a member of Union Pom for five years. Born’s honors and awards include earning the Academic All-State Award for three years and being a member of the Varsity Pom Nationals Competition team for three years. Outside of school, Born has completed many hours of community service for local organizations and volunteers at Woodland Animal Hospital East. Following graduation in May, Born plans to attend Tulsa Community College and will then pursue a degree in zoology.
Hillary Krisman, a sophomore at Union Intermediate High School, has been asked to speak at the Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery conference, which will host representatives from 72 congregations this April.
Twelve Union seniors participated in National Signing Day Feb. 6. On this day, high school seniors across the country sign their letters of intent, accepting athletic scholarship offers from colleges.
Union High School Junior Gavyn Clare recently earned the status of a Silver Award in the Advanced Performance Presidential Champions Program from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Gavyn is a member of the Redskins Football squad.
Meredith Lee is the daughter of Bob and Debbie Lee. She has been a member of Union Pom for seven years and currently serves as Lieutenant on the Varsity Pom squad.
