Sometimes when I think of what happens in a week at Union Catholic High School I am amazed at how you can fit it all in.
Tuesday evening Union Catholic put on their Spring Concert to a full auditorium. Each year that I attend I am in awe at the talent that lies within the walls of UC. This year’s concert was called “Rock and Soul Review” under the direction of our very own Mr. Don Frio. The evening began with the classical review with piano and violin solos then to the strings and our gospel choir who were accompanied by the UC Blues Ensemble. The auditorium then rocked with the UC Band as they played such hits as Smoke on the Water, Brickhouse, and Enter the Sandman. Next entered our Concert Choir, again accompanied by our UC Blues Ensemble to sing Come Sail Away and Celebration, to name just a few, and finished with the 70’s Soul Celebration. The auditorium was jumping and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better the UC Seniors came out to perform their rendition of Freebird complete with light show…or was that really The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band on stage ????? What an amazing night…congratulations!
Wednesday Union Catholic’s spring atheletic dinner was held at the Westwood in Garwood – the athletic program here at UC has experienced such growth in success this past year that we have had to move to three athletic dinners; fall sports, winter and then spring. It was bittersweet as our senior athletes were recognized for their accomplishments this year…another step closer to graduation.
Thursday evening our seniors danced the night away at the Crystal Plaza for their Senior Prom. You take them out of their uniforms and they look so sophisticated. A great night was had by all.
Ok – so we’re not done yet – Friday over 85 members of the Union Catholic Student Movement Against Cancer Club spent the night at the Scotch Plains Fanwood High School football field for the Relay for Life. The evening opened with the “survivors lap” which I personally was very proud to do with my children. How moving it was to see the UC students doing laps from 7 pm till 6 am. This year’s relay held special meaning to the UC kids…they were walking in memory of Chris O’Bara, class of 2008 who lost his battle with cancer this past September.
The UC Community had to sleep fast over the weekend because this week brought a whole new list of activities, one of which was the 11th Annual Grammar School Forensic Tournament. Over 17 schools participated in this year’s competition in areas such as Duo, Declamation, and Humor to name a few. It is exciting to see the confidence and talent of upcoming high school students.
So what does all this say about the UC Community other than most of us don’t need a lot of sleep. It says that Union Catholic celebrates the diversity of their student’s talents. Whether an athlete, a musician, a member of peer ministry or SMAC..UC will help foster your talent. Combine this with an outstanding academic program…Union Catholic help our students get to the next level.
In my next blog I fill you in on how our Forensic Team did at Nationals and all the wonderful places our seniors are going…we could not be prouder of their accomplishments. Graduation is next Saturday
