Just when you think school spirit couldn’t get any better, UC holds a pep rally. The Viking Vault (UC’s gym) was rocking as the winter sports athletes were introduced on Wednesday afternoon. The Union Catholic Viking was on hand to rally support as Danielle ‘07 sang a beautiful rendition of the national anthem followed by the UC Cheerleaders dance routine. Union Catholic’s dance team wowed the crowd with their routine followed by games of "class knockout". Then, just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the step squad jumped into action - great job!!
As I stood on the sideline I couldn’t help but feel the energy in the gym - I didn’t know where to look first - the class of ’07 DJs kept the place hopping, each class cheering for the 3 on 3 tournament, and the basketball spinning contest. I do believe I even caught Sister Percylee dancing with the Viking…… UC Spirit is alive and well.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
'Tis the Season...
I know that the world seems to skip over Thanksgiving and jump right into Christmas - but here at UC we had the honor of having Fr. Kevin Hanbury, Vicar of Education and Superintendent of Schools visit UC and say our Thanksgiving Liturgy on November 21st. Fr. Kevin blessed all our Thanksgiving baskets before they were brought over to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and then addressed each individual class during the liturgy. After mass the UC community was lucky enough to have a five day weekend - that was great!
Of course as soon as were back from our long weekend, preparations began for the month of December - our dedicated parent guild decorated our halls with bows of lighted garland and our Christmas Tree was put up in the main foyer for our Annual Tree of Lights Ceremony and Christmas Concert. This year’s Tree of Lights ceremony was especially moving as the tree was lit in memory of Chris O’Bara, Class of 2008 who passed away this past September from cancer. The O’Bara family was present and was able to take home the dove ornament with Chris’ name on it.
The over 100 families were then able to leave the Tree of Lights ceremony and head to the auditorium for the annual Christmas Concert - this year’s theme ---Christmas Rock!
And let me tell you the auditorium did rock! Under the direction of music teacher, Don Frio, UC’s finest musicians put on a concert that definitely lifted spirits and put everyone in the mood for the Christmas season! From individual performances to the Gospel Choir to the UC Blues Ensemble and then the UC band, it is evident that the UC Community has a very talented group of students - thanks to all for a fabulous show!
So you may be thinking that this would be enough for one week - but - there’s more! Friday night over 560 students attended the Union Catholic Christmas Semi-Formal. The gym, otherwise know as the "Viking Vault" was transformed into a Christmas wonderland where our students, dressed in their finest, danced the night away to the music of the Pros. A delicious home cooked dinner was served by the UC Faculty. Of course I’m not sure how many of our students got the chicken fingers - Coach McCabe was serving them --- one for you - one for him.
Ok, you may think that we do is plan events - well in the midst of all of the Christmas celebrations, UC also received word of several commended students and a student who receive a perfect SAT Writing score. Union Catholic creates an environment that celebrates the changing seasons with special traditions and events and yet at the same time challenges their students to achieve goals they never dreamed possible. When learning is fun - success follows.
The winter pep rally was Wednesday - I’ll let you know how that goes…….
Of course as soon as were back from our long weekend, preparations began for the month of December - our dedicated parent guild decorated our halls with bows of lighted garland and our Christmas Tree was put up in the main foyer for our Annual Tree of Lights Ceremony and Christmas Concert. This year’s Tree of Lights ceremony was especially moving as the tree was lit in memory of Chris O’Bara, Class of 2008 who passed away this past September from cancer. The O’Bara family was present and was able to take home the dove ornament with Chris’ name on it.
The over 100 families were then able to leave the Tree of Lights ceremony and head to the auditorium for the annual Christmas Concert - this year’s theme ---Christmas Rock!
And let me tell you the auditorium did rock! Under the direction of music teacher, Don Frio, UC’s finest musicians put on a concert that definitely lifted spirits and put everyone in the mood for the Christmas season! From individual performances to the Gospel Choir to the UC Blues Ensemble and then the UC band, it is evident that the UC Community has a very talented group of students - thanks to all for a fabulous show!
So you may be thinking that this would be enough for one week - but - there’s more! Friday night over 560 students attended the Union Catholic Christmas Semi-Formal. The gym, otherwise know as the "Viking Vault" was transformed into a Christmas wonderland where our students, dressed in their finest, danced the night away to the music of the Pros. A delicious home cooked dinner was served by the UC Faculty. Of course I’m not sure how many of our students got the chicken fingers - Coach McCabe was serving them --- one for you - one for him.
Ok, you may think that we do is plan events - well in the midst of all of the Christmas celebrations, UC also received word of several commended students and a student who receive a perfect SAT Writing score. Union Catholic creates an environment that celebrates the changing seasons with special traditions and events and yet at the same time challenges their students to achieve goals they never dreamed possible. When learning is fun - success follows.
The winter pep rally was Wednesday - I’ll let you know how that goes…….
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