Welcome to 2010!
One of the things that makes UC such a special place is how we celebrate every season of the year. December has to be my favorite time. It seems that the minute we are back from Thanksgiving, the halls are decorated and the UC Christmas Trees are up. Our building is separated into wings and each class year has their own wing for homerooms. I have to say that it was hard to decide who had better decorations this year???The Seniors? or the Juniors? All I can say that was hard not to feel the Christmas spirit as you walked the halls ~ great job!
The first week of December brought the Annual Tree of Lights Celebration and Christmas Concert. What a beautiful way to spend an evening ~ congratulations goes out to all the UC Musicians, the Concert Choir and the Gospel Choir!
The Christmas Semi Formal has to be one of my favorite events and it has been since I was a student here. The Viking Vault (UC's gym) was transformed into a winter wonderland thanks to the student council and help from the UC parents! How beautiful everyone looked. The night flew by as they danced the night away only taking a break for a sit down candle-lit dinner, which was cooked by Mrs. Abel and some alumni parents. Once again, a great time was had by all!!
Another wonderful tradition at Union Catholic is the Christmas Alumni Mass. On our last day of school before Christmas break, we take time to celebrate mass as a community. Union Catholic invites her alumni to come back and celebrate the season by attending an alumni breakfast and mass. This year had the largest turnout ever ~ the balconies of the gym were packed with enthusiastic alums all excited to see each other and to be back!! As I left mass and school that day I couldn't help but feel so very blessed to be a part of such a special community ~ UC is where I want to be!
We all had a wonderful restful break and are now back and ready for the New Year!
The admissions office is busy reading all the applications and getting ready for this Saturday's Scholarship Exam. Make sure you see the Admissions Website for the announcement of the New Endowed Scholarship Program. Endowed Scholarship will be awarded in the areas of: Fine & Performing Arts, Ministry in Faith Community, forensic/Public Speaking, Community Service, Leadership and Character (demonstrates honest, courage and integrity). For more information you may visit www.unioncatholic.org/uconline/scholarship.
Don't forget that UC is open every Thursday for "True Blue" Tours - come and see why "UC IS WHERE YOU WANT TO BE"!!
