Spring is definitely in the air! The building is a “buzz” with talk of college acceptances, scholarships, academic awards, prom dates, baseball games, tennis and golf matches. March was such a busy month here at Union Catholic; I think everyone was ready for the Spring Break - and what a nice long stretch off we had! Since my last entry, our Spring Musical, Sugar, opened! What a show and what a talented group of students. I am always amazed to see the show develop from try-outs to opening night. The lighting, the set design, costumes, the singing, the dancing…all done by UC students – WOW – it was awesome – we all laughed so hard – I can hardly wait to see what musical they will be doing next year! Every year I wonder how they will top the year before, but they always do. Our performing arts students will get a short break before tryouts for the summer productions and then the fall drama – it seems that the theater is never “dark” at UC!
Union Catholic Ambassadors were on hand to welcome over 60 grammar school teachers and principals, as well as guests from the diocesan office, who attended the Annual Principals Roundtable Dinner on March 29th. This year guests where able to see first hand some of the new and innovative offerings here at Union Catholic including a PowerPoint presentation on UC’s Virtual High School. This years successful Virtual High School pilot program included nine students taking courses such as DNA Technology, Genes & Diseases, Bioethics and Screen Writing to mention a few. Word of the success of this new initiative has spread through the halls of UC as students now apply for next year’s courses
After the presentations and a fabulous dinner catered by Clynne & Murphy of Westfield, our guests were entertained by two of our senior forensic team members who qualified to compete at the National Forensic Competition in Houston Texas this Memorial Day Weekend. John & Edward were two of eight members who have qualified for this year's National Competition – Good luck team – we’re all very proud of you!
As you can see, there is always something exciting happening here at UC. Be sure to check the athletic page on our website – stop by at any of our sporting events…come experience Viking Pride! Not into sports – how about the Mr. UC competition on April 26th – always a fun night!
