UC Spirit is Alive!

School Spirit is alive and well at UC! The first UC Pep Rally took place on Thursday to a gym packed with enthusiastic students. After the Nation Anthem was sung by senior Candace Pyne, varsity teams were announced and the fun began. The UC cheerleaders and gymnastic team performed and games of volleyball were played. But the highlight of the afternoon was definitely when four of our own UC teachers participated in the “bobbing for apples contest”. Union Catholic teachers are not only exceptional educators; they’re also a lot of fun and good sports!!

Thursday was also the night of the National Honor Society. It was a beautiful evening with four of our inductees speaking on Character, Service, Leadership and Scholarship. The keynote speaker, Humanities teacher Mrs. Marla James, quoted “to those who much has been give, much will be expected.” Mrs. James challenged the inductees to use the gifts and talents that they have been given through their parents, families and school to give back. Give back to their families, their school and their community. This special evening ended with proud parents and students enjoying refreshments in the UC cafeteria.

I helped chaperone the school trip, this past weekend and it was fabulous. Two buses of juniors and seniors pulled out of the UC parking lot at 8:30 am and headed to our first stop – the Hard Rock Café in Baltimore Maryland. After lunch, entertainment and a little shopping we were back on the busses headed for Williamsburg Virginia. The Union Catholic students were “looking good” at the Friday night dinner dance. The evening was only complete after Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Reagan joined the students for a dance to “Hey Ya” by Outcast. Saturday included a visit to the College of William & Mary and a Historic Tour of Williamsburg. The best part of the day was definitely the afternoon and evening spent at Busch Gardens. UC students enjoyed rides, shows, haunted train rides and an afternoon of building memories with their friends. It is amazing how much you can pack into a weekend! Thanks Mrs. Palenik for organizing such a fun trip! Can’t wait to see where we’re going next year!!!