August 20, 2014 - University Christian High School

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BARRACUDA NEWS
WeLCOME TO OUR LARGEST INCOMING CLASS!!
WOW! There are 50 of you—43 in the freshman class. We are so pleased you’ve
joined the UCHS family. We’re sure you are going to have a great learning
experience here. Returning students, let’s welcome:
Caitlin Banner
Catherine Crooks
Caroline Martin
Sally Roseman
Lark Bodnar
Davis Ellwanger
Victoria Martin
Sarah Roseman
Eric Boston
Vitoria Ferrara
Collin Matthews
Charlee Sherrill
Michael Camilleri
Mary Caroline Glaze
Claire McDonald
Amelia Sisson
Collin Carlton
Ally Hargrove
Carolyn Oursler
Jacqueline Soderberg
Maggie Carter
Ryan Isenhour
Courtney Page
Sally Sowers
Drew Chamberlain Andrew Jones
Lola Pappas
Sarah Sturgill
Alexis Coffey
Abe Levin
Brock Pate
Ean Swink
Maggie Collins
Wesley Marlow
Paul Ratke
Suha Syed
Luke Urland
Anna Verhelle
Caleb Watson
Jonah Watson
James Wright
Meg Yenderusiak
Cody Call
Adele Sharpe
Lexi Davis
Brielle Oakley
Grace Pisel
Andrew McGuire
Volume 6, Issue 1
In this issue:
Welcome Students & Teachers
1
Sports News
2
College Prep News
3
Back-To-School
4
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 22 Happy Birthday, Mr. Dickerson!
August 23 Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!
August 27 Happy Birthday, Sadie Texer!
Happy Birthday, Trinity Morrow!
August 29 Happy Birthday, Maggie Collins!
WELCOME NEW TEACHERS
UCHS is fortunate to add seven gifted individuals to both fill teacher openings and expand our faculty.
Please make sure you give them a hearty UCHS HELLO! and make them feel welcome.
Mary Davis was actually our original Math teacher when we were still at Concordia. She will be
teaching our Algebra I & II classes as well as develop our new Computer Science program. Mrs. Davis
will also be our new NHS advisor.
Derek Chase comes to us from St. Stephens where he’s been Teacher of the Year several times. Mr.
Chase will teach Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science.
Brian Benson a graduate of William and Mary College is our new English teacher. He will be teaching
English II, III, and IV. He is also teaching a Creative Writing course this semester.
Janine Mendenhall is our new Guidance Counselor. She will also be teaching our English I classes.
Ashley Bartok joins our Spanish department to teach Spanish II. She is also a Yoga instructor. We also
welcome Alex Freeman, a graduate student from LRU, who will be teaching PE and Dennis Whitener,
our new Athletic Director, coming to UCHS from the Catawba County Schools.
University
Christian high
school
602 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-855-2995
FAX: 828-855-3993
www.uchigh.com
SPORTS NEWS
VOLLEYBALL
The Lady Barracudas take to the net for their sixth season once again under the direction of Mrs. Laura Kennedy.
SCHEDULE
Friday, August 22
Monday, August 25
Tuesday, August 26
Wednesday, August 27
Thursday, August 28
Practice 5:15—7:15 at St. Stephens Lutheran
Practice 5:15—7:15 at St. Stephens Lutheran
AWAY Match @Challenger HS
Practice 5;15—7:15 at St. Stephens Lutheran
AWAY Match @Woodlawn
Mark your calendars—the first HOME game is Friday, September 5, against
Piedmont Charter. Plan now to come out and support your team!
CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 21
Friday, August 22
Monday, August 25
Tuesday, August 26
Thursday, August 28
Friday, August 29
Practice 3:15—5:00
Practice 3:15—5:00
Practice 3:15—5:00
Practice 3:15—5:00
Practice 3:15—5:00
Practice 3:15—5:00
GIRLS’ TENNIS
All students are
invited and
encouraged to take
pictures of or write
articles about school
events or other
school topics.
Next Deadline is
September 2nd.
Send submissions to
uchigh@gmail.com
UCHS is pleased to announce the addition of Girls’ Tennis to its sports line-up.
In the past, our girls have been playing on the Boys team. We had enough interest from students to give the girls a team of their own.
Thursday, August 21
Monday, August 25
Tuesday, August 26
Thursday, August 28
Practice 3:15—5:00 at Rock Barn
Practice 3:15—5:00 at Rock Barn
Practice 3:15—5:00 at Rock Barn
Practice 3:15—5:00 at Rock Barn
Fast Forward
To College Readiness
OPEN HOUSES
Campus Open House Events
Sept 20
Western Carolina
Univ of South Carolina
Oct 3
Clemson
Oct 4
Furman University
Oct 18
UNC-Charlotte
UNC-Asheville
NC State
Please visit the school’s website to
register.
COLLEGE CHECKLIST
9th Grade: Set Your Sights
∙ Concentrate on making good grades
∙ Set goals
∙ Take challenging courses
∙ Start exploring career interests
∙ Keep record of awards, honors, community service etc.
10th Grade: Keep Your Focus
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
∙ Plan to take the PSAT
Congratulations to Wil Urland on
his acceptance to Ole Miss and
Rachel Bare and her acceptance
to Wingate University. Way to go!
∙ Pursue extracurricular interests
∙ Start “touring” colleges online
∙ Review your goals
11th Grade: Critical Year
OPEN HOUSES
Aug 21 2:00—10:00 pm
Visit www.collegeweeklive.com
for a virtual college fair. Hundreds
of schools are represented.
∙ Attend college fairs
∙ Check out financial aid plans
∙ Narrow down your list of colleges
∙ Review your academic record
∙ Take PSAT in October
HOMEWORK AID
NC LIVE is a homework resource
available free to students. A wide
variety of topics ranging from health
and sciences and arts to history,
and more are covered. Log onto
www.catawbacountync.gov/library
and click on the “e-resources” tab,
then look for the “NC LIVE” button
at the right side of the screen. Your
password is your library card
number.
∙ Schedule college visits
∙ Register to take SAT or ACT
For more information to help you plan, apply and pay for college, visit the
website for College Foundation of North Carolina at CFNC.org
TESTING
INFO
Test
Test Date
Registration Date
Late Registration
SAT
October 11
September 12
September 26
ACT
September 13
August 22
Bulletin Board
CLUB MEETINGS
UCHS YEARBOOK WINS AWARD
Aug 21 NHS Meeting (7:20 am)
Members of this year’s Sphyreana (yearbook) staff attended a
summer workshop recently. One of their tasks was to develop the
theme for this year’s book. From that they were also to come up
with a cover design. At the end of the workshop, all the schools
gave a presentation. Everyone was then asked to vote for their
favorite theme/cover design. The UCHS received the vote of
every other school there and won a gift certificate to Best Buy.
Aug 22 Debate Team
Aug 25 Yearbook
Aug 29 Debate Team
STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Sept 2
Applications due for executive board position.
Sept 5
Executive board elections.
Sept 8
Applications due for class representatives
Sept 12
Class representative elections
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