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Athletics
(Continued from Page 11)
Oklahoma Baptist on a track scholarship. Anthony Keys and C.j. Blakely
were members of the school-recordholding 4xl00 relay team and pole
vaulter Stephanie jones holds the
school record and finished second at
state. Other seniors making major contributions were Dustin Stubbs, Greg
Balandran, Sara Brammeier, Chris Diaz,
Stephanie Iervolino, Lee Hubbard, Nate
Swanson, Kent Shaffer, Sarah Becker
and Sarah Palke. Our seniors will be
missed, and they have left behind the
legacy of a work ethic which will be the
standard for years to come.
Meg han Hight
four
lettered
years in tennis
and finished in
the top eight all
four years in the
state
tournament.
Angela
Turnbow,
a
Meghan Hight
three-year letterman, was the
most improved during that time, evidenced by her fourth place finish at
state. Andrea Weinberg, a two-year letterman, transferred into the district late
last year and has
established herself as a reliable
doubles player,
finishing eighth
at number one
doubles. Fouryear letterman
Dean Aulerich
has contributed
to the team's
success by filling
Dean A u/erich
in where needed
in both singles and doubles . The team's
3.7 average GPA speaks to their dedication and hard work in the classroom as
well.
Union Public Schools
5656 S. 129th E. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134-6711
www.unionps.org
The 2002 baseball season was another
successful one for Union, posting a 36-9
record that included thTee tournament
championships and culminating in a
second straight
appearance in
the state tournament. The Redskins were led all
season by a
Tim Lawrence
strong starting
rotation headed
by All-Metro performers Nathan Gates
and Nick Jones, followed by Metro AllStars Adam Kirkendall and Kenton
Oates. The bullpen core of Blake
Covington, Dustin Sherry and Andrew
Wells were also instrumental throughout the year. Making the All-State team
for their offensive efforts were Tim
Lawrence and jordan Renz. All-Metro
players included Brian Walker and
Stephen Robison, Metro All-Star Billy
Ramey, Eric Smith and Ryan Brown.
Brown also received high recognition for
ALL ABOARD FOR
MARDI
GRAS!
A lternative School
students,
from
left, josh Phillips,
jessica Gibbons,
Brittany Cerny,
Amanda Bishop,
Duan e johnson
and Pam Cooper
(seated), board the
Mardi Gras train
in preparation for
the school's annuaL Spring Dance.
Students and faculty worked many
long hours before
and after school
to create decorations
for
this
year's
event,
which boasted its
largest
attendance ever.
his defensive play at shortstop as did
Steven Ptak for his quality performance
b ehind the plate, and infielder Josh
Naylor was the Nick Crosby Award winner.
Class of 2002
Scholarship Recipients (Cont.)
Ashkan Sepahvand , Kristi Sergent,
Kent Shaffer, Amanda Shawver,
Mark Simpson, Anna Smith ,
Eric Smith, Dana Solensky,
Elizabeth Stangl, Dylan Steen ,
Amy Stevens , Crystal Rose Stewart,
Adrienne Stucky, Jonathan Summers,
Kendall Swinehart,
Nick Switzer, Jennifer Taylor,
Chelsea Teachman, Dave Thomas,
Michelle Thomas, Trung T. Tran ,
Laura Traylor, Amanda Trower,
Angela Turnbow, Alejandro Urueta,
Monica Vega, Anna Wagner,
Carrie Walker, Chelsea Walker,
Kristy Ward, Ashley Watts,
Andrea Weinberg, Nate Wiles,
Emily Wilkerson, Landon Willets,
Akiyyah Williams, Lori Wills,
Ashley Wilson, Jara Wilson,
Michelle Wilson and James Bradley Witty
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PTA Communique (Cont.)
Hullinger, johns Named 2001-2002 Miss and Mr. Union
Seniors Anne Hullinger and Matt Johns
spirit vice president of Student Council
were crowned Miss and Mr. Union durand was active in National Honor
ing ceremonies at Union High School's
Society, Bowling Club and Renaissance.
Performing Arts Center. The honor repHe was selected for the Mr. Union
resents the highest award bestowed
Royalty his junior year and served as a
upon Union juniors and seniors and ....------.,.,.........,
recognizes well-rounded students
who excel in several areas of student
life.
The annual selection process for
Union royalty begins with a student
body nomination of ten top girls and
boys from each grade. Those 40 candidates are placed on a ballot for
student voting and are evaluated by
teachers based on demonstrated
school spirit, positive leadership,
character/integrity, contribution to
class and scholarship. The final
selection is determined by grade
point average (20%), teacher recomMr. and Miss Union, Matt Johns and Anne Hullinger (center)
Mr. Union Matt Johns is the son of are flanked by senior royalty Eric Cornell and Kylie Battaglia mendation score (30%) and student
vote (50%).
Steve and Cheryl Johns. He was the (left), and Lacey Heatly and ]on Tate (right).
Leadership & Achievement Characterize 2001-2002 Seniors of the Month
Anne HUllinger and Daniel Rader were
September Seniors of the Month. Anne
served as Senior Class executive officer,
varsity vo eyball manager, and was a
membeu of Student Council, National
Honor ~0.ciety, Redskins for Christ and
French G1uo. Daniel was a member of
~~~~.;.:.l..,...._
Drug-Free Youth. Chelsea was active in
History Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Young
Democrats and Renaissance.
Phillip Coghill and Chelsea Mcintosh
were November Students of the Month.
Phillip was a member of the Renegade
Regiment marching band, Key Club and
Cross Club, Renaissance and varsity golf
team. Hunter was a member of Student
Council, Teepee Crew and was active ·
senior class activities.
Carey Bachman and Andrew Kwok
received December honors. Carey was a
varsity cheerleader and a member of
National Honor Society, Student
Council, C.O.R.E., Clean Team and Red
Cross Club. Andrew was a member of
the Renegade Regiment and jazz band,
National Honor Society, Tri-M Music
Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and
Drug-Free Youth.
Caleb Booth and Heidi Schwarzkopf
were April Seniors of the Month. Caleb
was a member of Redskins for Christ,
National Honor Society, Choir and
played a role in the all-school musical,
The King and I. Heidi was active in
Student Council, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes and Spanish Club.
January Seniors of the Month were Mike
Hays and Adrienne Stucky. Mike was
active in Busines s and Professional
Association, National Honor Society,
Red Cross Club and C.O.R.E. Adrienne
was a Student Council representative
and member of the National Honor
Society, French Club and French Honor
Society.
Seniors of the Month for May were Eric
Cornell and Sarah Palke. Eric was a
member of National Honor Society,
International Thespian Society, Union
Avenue Singers, Repertory Theatre, TriM Music Honor Society and served as a
school mascot. Sarah was a m ember of
Drug-Free Youth, Clean Team, Bowling
Club and varsity volleyball, track and
soccer teams.
Lauren Davis and Beau Evans were
,!iebn:tar honorees. Lauren was a member of the Renegade Regiment marching
band anti jazz band. Beau was a member o ~the Renegade Regiment and drum
line, pia ed goalie on the varsity soccer
team, ~aml was active in National Honor
...:....::==--~
so~c;!i~et~~ljand Drug-Free Youth.
March Seniors of the Month were Kylie
Battaglia and Hunter Niemi. Kylie was
a member of Student Council, National
Honor Society, Drug-Free Youth, Red
What an incredible year we have had at the I· High.
We welcomed Sean McDaniel as our new assistant
principal, and he was been a wonderful addition to
our school administration. On a sadder note, we
said goodbye to Ms. Herron as she ventured on to
new opportunities in Virginia. She will be missed.
Senior royalty included Kylie Battaglia,
Lacey Heatly, Eric Cornell and Jon
Tate. Junior royalty included Callie
Blythe, Mallory Fuhrmeister, Daniel
Castell and Brad Winham.
Miss Union Anne Hullinger is the
daughter of Hallett and Nancy
Hullinger. She served as the Senior
Class executive officer and was a
National Merit Finalist. Anne was
active in Student Council, was selected as the September Senior of the
Month, and was a member of the
Miss Union royalty her junior year.
Anne's future plans include pursuing
a degree in international relations.
Union High Schoo recognized two outstanding stu€1.ents each mol'lt or leadership and academic achievements. 'fhe
fo owing students C:!Fe the honorees:
Intermediate High School
UHS mascot. Matt plans to attend
Oklahoma Christian University an
become a youth director.
,.
Schedule pickup was a breeze as we helped sever·
al hundred students get their schedules, parking
permits, athletic passes and, of course, PTSA mem·
berships. Our Hospitality committee hosted
luncheons for back-to-school , Christmas and
Teacher Appreciation Week. The teachers and staff
supported PTSA, as shown by their 100% partici·
pation in our membership drive. Directories were
sold throughout the year, and we decorated a
birthday window in the building each month to
celebrate with our students. PTSA volunteers who
kept track of students' volunteer hours aided the
counselors. The Reflections entries were very
good, and we had a state winner in photography.
Several teachers were recognized through our
Catch the Dream committee, and we had a PTSA
volunteer on the school Character Counts commit·
tee to support our facult y.
The highlight of our PTSA events, for our students,
is our quarterly pizza lunch. Thanks to their par·
ticipation, we raised enough funds to make pur·
chases for the school. Stop by the Commons and
notice the beautiful artwork on the walls fund ed
by PTSA.
Finally a personal thank you to my officers, board
members, Mr. Mendenhall, Mr. Chargois, Mr.
McDaniel, Jan Shanahan and Debbie Seawright for
their commitment and support. You made this the
easiest president's position in the district. It has
been my pleasure to serve with all of you.
Edie Cohoon, Intermediate High School
PTSA President
High School
Can you believe the school year is over?! It goes
by so fast, especially for the seniors ·- pouf and it's
gone. At the High School we had high hopes for
great things to happen. Schedule pickup went
wonderfully, we had plenty of volunteers, and we
had a back-to-school breakfast for the teachers
which was well attended. We had some wonderful
ideas fo r fund raisers but couldn't quite seem to
get them off the ground. The money we raise goes
to cover necessary expenses like the directory and
teacher luncheons, but the remainder goes toward
scholarships.
Back to School night was very well received by
everyone and lots of people took advantage of
College and Career Night to check out the various
schools throughout the nation that came to tell us
how wonderful their college was and why we
should choose them. This is the first year we had
to cancel After-Prom breakfast because of low
attendance last year. Hopefully it won't be
dropped altogether because those who do attend
have a great time, and it is a safe place for them to
be with their friends.
Of course everyone looks forward to Graduation
Celebration, staying up for six hours and winning
lots of prizes throughout the night, playing games
and having a great time with one last memory of
High School and all their buddies ·- one final
blowout party before college and the real world set
in.
Suzette Baker, High School PTSA President
PTA Presidents
2002-2003
Union PTA Council
Suzette Baker
Andersen Elementary
Andrea Chenoweth
Boevers Elementary·
Leah Overstreet
Briarglen Elementary
Glenda Pool
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Cheryl Perkins
Clark Elementary
Margaret Matos
Darnaby Elementary
Marsha Mathis
Grove Elementary
April Hughes
Jarman Elementary
Diana Day
McAuliffe Elementary
Cindy Stone
Moore Elementary
Suzanne Mobley
Peters Elementary
Krista Bell
Front Cover
6th/7th Grade Center
Dorothy Harkrider
Balloons and confetti rained down on the
Union Class of 2002 at the Oral Roberts
University Mabee Center as they were offi·
cially declared graduates of Union High
School.
8th Grade Center
Wanda Keeling
Centerfold Cutlines
(Clockwise from top left) Dulce Contreras,
Renika Elation & teacher janis Fowler; Pete
Price, Melissa Ekstrand & Michael Farmer;
Senior Class secretary jordan Hintze and
vice president Gerald Buchanan; Jamie
Freeman & Carrie Reese, and josh Ozment &
Superintendent Dr. Cathy Burden
I want to thank everyone on the board of PTSA. It
was a tough year, but with their help and support
we made it. And as everyone knows you get by
with a little, or in this case a lot of, help from your
friends. THANK YOU so much for the wonderful
support you gave me. 1 couldn't have made it
through the year without your encouraging words.
You all deserve a big pat on the back and lunch at
the Olive Garden!
Nona Nordstog
Members of the Union High School Red Cross Club honored members of a local fire station by organ·
i_zing an "Appreci'!tion D'!y" ~arlier. this spri':'g. !"he stu~ents spent the afternoon performing odd
JObs around the fire statw':', mcludmg washmg fire engmes, planting flowers and cooking dinner.
Red Cross faculty sponsor IS Teresa Hudson.
High School
Benita Adams
May-June,2002 ___________________________________________________________________
NION
2002 Graduation
Celebration
During the wee hours of May 18, 200 2,
582 members of the Class of 2002
danced, sang, ate, played bingo, casino
games, volleyball, basketball, laser tag,
ran an obstacle course, slid down a giant
slide, grabbed money in a money
machine, attached themselves to a velera wall, boxed, h ad their posteriors
immortalized by an artist and finally sat
to watch over $14,000 worth of cash
and prizes given away. Tills was
Graduation Celebration. The biggest
party of their school careers could not
h ave taken place without many volunteers, donors and a great deal of Union
District support.
Students, their parents and teachers
extend a big Thank You to the following:
Union Schools Education Foundation,
Union PTA Council, Flintco Inc.,
Kimberly-Clark Corp., A-Max Sign Co.,
Broken Arrow Civitans, Arkansas
Valley State Bank, Boevers PTA,
roken Arrow Rotary Club, Andersen
.?TA, Darnaby PTA, Jarman PTA,
McAuliffe PTA, Peters PTA, 6th & 7th
Grade Center PTA, 8th Grade PTA, I-Hi
PTA, Barna Co., Carol & Duane Friesen,
Dr. Bill Evans, Quick Trip Corp., Sand
Springs Metal Processing Corp.,
Tammy & Craig Waggy, Moore PTA,
Briarglen PTA, Cedar Ridge PTA,
Grove PTA, First Christian Church of
Broken Arrow, W.D. Askew and Patti
Pitcock.
Grill, Sonic on 71st, Grady's American
Grill, Beth Bates, Salon 3711, Montego
Tanning Co., Secret Gardens Candle
Co., Moody's, Blockbuster, Navnit &
Smita Bhagat, Cheddar's, Graduate
Services, Chili's, Applebee's, Atomic
Burrito, Kwik Kar & Lube (91st &
Sheridan), Firestone Master Care
Service (71st),
Camera Gallery,
Brookside By Day, jim Norton Toyota,
Denny's, janet Theis, All American
Fitness & Racquetball (BA), Bell's
Amusement, Tulsa Drillers, Arby's
Restaurant (71st),
Green Onion
Restaurant, Hollywood 12 Theater,
Union PTA Council, The Perfect Touch,
Jennifer Nation for Calvin Klein, Office
Depot, Linens & Things, St. Louis Bread
Co., Chick-Fil-A and several anonymous donors.
Food donors included: Mazzio's Pizza,
Kim's Takee Outee, Bill and Ruth's
(71st and Mingo), Subway (71st and
Sheridan), Subway (4305 S. Mingo),
Subway (61st and Memorial), Quiznos
(71st and Hwy 169), Manhattan Bagels
(61st and Mingo), On the Border, Blue
Bell Creameries, Frontier Produce,
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Great Plains Bottling Company (Coke),
Fizzo - Mt. Spring Water, Sheraton
Hotel, Merritt's Bakery, Paradise
Bakery
(Woodland
Hills
and
Promenade Malls), Albertson's (Blst
and Yale), Wal-Mart Neighborhood
Market (81st and Sheridan), Reasors
(71st and Sheridan).
A big thanks to High School princip al
Dave Stauffer and ills staff for their
help and support. Also thanks to Randy
Craven and Art Naylor for still being
awake at 5:30A.M. To the UIHS staff and
principal Jarod Mendenhall and especially Steve Jehs, the lone custodian at
the event. Finally, thanks to the steering
committee: Knarig Alajaji, Diane
Bridges, Susan Effron, Linnie Bruner,
Janice Hopkins, Jackie Bryan, Suzanne
Hall, Diane Huffman, Janie Bates,
Nancy Swanson, Cindy Smith, LouAnn
Goleman, Diana Krause, Kathy Case,
Pam Lockhart, and m y shadow for
2003 , Benita Adams. As you can see
tills is a TEAM effort. Thanks so much
for all your work.
Suzanne Guy,
Graduation Celebration Co-Chair
Darn a by
secretary
LouAnn
Goleman
places fin·
ish in g
touches on
a poster
created by
elemen·
t a r y
school
children to
promot e
the recent
bond issue
supporting
the
purchase
of district
school
buses.
The following prize and services donors
were also integral to the success of the
event: Best Buy, Academy Sports and
Outdoors, Lee's Bicycles, A -Max Sign
Starworld Theater, Mardel's,
Co.,
Staples (71st St.), Lowe's, Pep Boys,
Village Inn, Tippin's, Dave DeShane,
Eyesite on 91st, Romano's Macaroni
Patrons Keep Union Rolling-Thank You!
the Communicator
The Communicator (USPS 097 430) is published bi-monthly with extra issues in October
and january by Union Public Schools, 5656 S.
129th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74 134·6711. It is
issued to patrons of the Unio n Public School
District free of charge. Dr. Cathy Burden is
Superintendent of Schools. Gretchen Haas.Bethell is Communications Director/Editor.
The Communicator staff includes Janie
Froman, Shannon Phillips and Beverly
Thummel. Periodicals postage paid at Tulsa,
OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
The Communicator, 5656 S. 129th E. Ave.,
Tulsa, OK 74134-6711, or call 459·3305.
Voters in the May 14, 2002, election
overwhelmingly passed Union's $1.5
million transportation bond issue,
enabling the district to address student
school bus needs for the n ext two years.
Of the 3,468 patrons casting ballots,
73.64% voted in favor of purchasing 14
regular route school buses, four special
education buses, two student activity
buses and a support veillcle.
The May 14 election was the second try
for the proposal. The first was on
February 12 when a $16.4 million capital improvements question passed but
the transportation issue failed-- -by just
one vote---to reach the 60% super majority required for school bond propositions. February 12 results reminded us
that every vote really does count, and
the May 14 election demonstrated the
kind of support n eeded to "Keep Union
Rolling." Thank you for going to the
polls!
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,Tarman Elementary (Cont.)
specialty areas. Additionally, we completed an out·
door covered patio with picnic tables, which pro·
vides shelter from both light rain and intense sun.
It will be a great place fur learning outside.
Our PTA meetings were fun due to entertainment
provided by the Patriot Choir, the fourth grade
Poetry Readings and the Jarman Hot Peppers and
all the Jump Rope Club. Beach Blanket Bingo was
the theme for our school social. With over 350 in
attendance, we vied for great prizes including a
$100 cash grand prize, graciously donated by a
Jarman family!
We wrapped up the year with a busy month,
including participation in the YouthArts! program,
the elementary track meet, a fifth grade "Survivor"
Celebration and lots of Mother's and Father's Day
festivities. One thing unique at Jarman is the
Reception held annually for Seniors who attended
elementary school here. It's nice for teachers to
see how well their students turn out. As always,
we are blessed to have great students; outstanding,
supportive parents, and teachers and administra·
tors whom we believe are second to none!
Lori Doran, Jarman PTA Presitlent
Thank you so much for allowing me to serve as
your president this year. It has been challenging
(Challengers· 1 should have known) and rewarding
all at the same time. We accomplished some won·
derful fund raisers, worked hard at making our
school a great place to be, and we are better and
stronger by working together.
How can we forget passing out coupon books, cat·
:tlogs, Bingo, Carnivals, collecting money, handing
out prizes, donuts, box tops, popcorn, landscaping,
Hospitality, concessions, directory, Historian,
Health & Safety, Catch The Dream, Book Fair,
Foundation,
Homeroom
Coordinators,
Membership, Klothes Kloset, Red Ribbon Week,
newsletter, T·shirts, school supplies, & Volunteer
Coordinator, Volunteers x 1000. Through these,
we gain wonderful things such as a playground
shelter and upgrades for the inside and outside of
our school.
The popcorn we popped, the ice cream we scooped
and the parties we celebrated make looking back
memorable and enjoyable. Our PTAvolunteers and
board were awesome, and our children and teach·
ers have been enriched by this year. We can only
dream of what next year will bring. Thank you for
making this year successful ·· Great job. I am truly
honored serving as your president.
Cindy Stone, McAuliffe PTA President
Moore Elementary
It is difficult to find the words to do justice to all
our PTA has accomplished this year. With the help
of our parent volunteers, we took on many reward·
ing projects.
Our year began with a wonderful faculty breakfast,
Meet Your Teacher and Kindergarten Orientation.
Fall brought Family Bingo Night, Jog·a·Thon and
our very first pie sale. In the spring, we held a sec·
ond Family Bingo Night and Silent Basket Auction,
a Carnival, and a Krispy Kreme donut fund raiser.
We also sponsored popcorn and ice cream days,
spirit days, class parties, monthly skate nights,
Klothes Kloset, Reflections, Red Ribbon Week,
teacher grants, Character Counts, fifth grade recog·
nition and much, much more.
Parental support has been wonderful at all of our
events. As a result, we have been able to purchase
benches and trash cans for the front and rear of
our school, an asphalt running track and many
other educational items for the classrooms.
We have had a very successful and rewarding year
and have done much for our children. I would like
to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to
everyone who has made this year so successful:
our principal, teachers, staff, board members, par·
ents and students. We have truly had a remark·
able year and have much to be thankful for.
Ruth Buesking, Mom·e PTA President
Peters Elementary
Peters PTA had a wonderful year, and it is because
of our incredible volunteers! Since our school has
a Traditional Learning Calendar (TLC) and a
Continuous Learning Calendar (CLC), our PTA
members have to be ready early in the summer
and hit the ground running with program plan·
ning and back-to-school activities.
We accomplished a lot this year and were involved
in making a difference in the lives of our children.
We had an impact on educational opportunities ··
for example, our Accelerated Reader Program grew
rapidly with the new incentive to receive Book-Fair
Bucks. PTA also funded many guest speakers for
our children, including the ever-popular "String
Man." Additionally, we were able to award Mini·
Grants to our teachers to help purchase books and
other visual aids for their classrooms.
Our hallways were always busy with moms and
dads helping in many ways. From Pumpkin
Grams, Popcorn Days and junior Great Books, to
events such as face painting and pizza lunches.
Bingo Night and the School Carnival were also
huge successes! PTA was involved in so many
things that brightened the school, even the reno·
vation of our Solarium- complete with a turtle
hotel and a beautiful rock walkway. There is not a
day that goes by that someone from the PTA is not
at our school making a difference for our children.
So, with a great big smile, we would like to high·
light this year at Peters:
P ; Parental Involvement
E ; Educational Opportunities
T ; Togetherness in our Work
E ; Entertainment
R ; Really Making a Difference
S ; Super Kids
janet jordan, Peters PTA President
Sixth/ Seventh Grade Center
Another whirlwind year has blown by. It seems
like only weeks ago that we corralled 2000+ sixth
and seventh graders through schedule pick-up.
The restless herd moved through the cafetorium,
from table to table, ordering yearbooks; purchas·
ing P.E. uniforms, spirit wear and book covers; and
comparing schedules. Mom and dad, soon forgot·
ten in the shuffle, found opportunities to join PTA,
receive Albertsons cards and enlist as volunteers
for upcoming activities.
THAT is what I'd like to talk about...VOLU NTEERS'
No PTA could function without them! From the
70+ ladies who served on the PTA board, to the
dozens of men and women who faithfully cl1aper·
oned the dances and fun nights, they are all price·
less! Not one event PTA sponsored could have hap·
pened without hosts of volunteers serving pizza,
manning the Jupiter jump, painting tattoos, organ·
izing luncheons, selling uniforms or making tele·
phone caUs ...the list goes on and on. I am indebt·
eel to each and every one of them. They made my
job easier!
I would especially like for Mr. Berumen and the
6/7th Grade staff to know how thankful I am for
the way they have supported the PTA.
Chaperoning those dances and fun nights after
spending long days and weeks with the students
required more than just a little patience and com·
mitment. It has certainly been a pleasure serving
as your president this year. Now, to the staff and
to the many wo nderful volunteers ... "Keep up the
good work!"
jeannette Amon, 6j7th Grade Center
PTA President
Eighth Grade Center
This year at the Eighth Grade Center has been a
year of new beginnings. We started the yea r with
a Back-to-School luncheon for the teachers and
staff. Our PTA Board volunteered for three days of
helping with schedule pick-up, selling Book- Sock ~
and welcoming the students to their new sur·
roundings.
We started something new at the Eighth Grade
Center ·· Afternoon Mixers! Teachers stayed after
school and opened up the computer labs for games
and the gym for basketball, volleyball and ping·
pong games. We also held dances and concessions
in the Commons. These were a great success due
to the very hard work of volunteers, staff and
administration. Students attended our first Mixer
in record numbers, and at our last Mixer, we
included inflatable games and toys. We experi·
enced great teacher and staff support during our
Mixers ·· we could not have had them without their
help. l am sure future eighth grade students wi ll
enjoy this new tradition! Due to the success of the
Mixers and pizza lunches, we were able to give the
staff $6,000 in Mini-Grants to purchase items to
enhance the learning process for the students. We
ended the year with Teacher Appreciation Week,
serving the teachers lunch, giving away door
prizes and putting goodies in teachers' mail boxes.
Our PTA volunteers spent many hours monitoring
testing, serving pizza, chaperoning the Mixers,
assisting in the classroom, D-FY, Character Counts,
and Media Center. The Eighth Grade PTA Board
worked hard and enjoyed helping to make our
school the best it could be! I only wish we could
stay another year! I have enjoyed working with
Mr. Bushyhead, the teachers, staff and PTA Board
I am truly sad that this school yea r had to come to
an end. Thank you for the privilege of wo rkin g
with such great people!
Irene Castell, Eighth Grade Center·
PTA President
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May-june, 2002
Fine Arts Students Experience Outstanding Year
Union's Renegade
Regiment marching
band took yet another state title by winning the Oklahoma
B and masters
Association (OBA)
Marching Contest by
a stunning threepoint margin, and
they placed third at
the
Bands
of
America Regionals
in St. Louis. The
Regiment topped off
their stellar season
with a coveted performance in the
113 th
annual
Tournament
of
Ros es Parade on
New Year's Day in
Pasadena, California.
As this was Meray's second year to be
selected to All-State Orchestra, sh<
chos e to perform with that group.
Other
seniors
named to AllState Orchestra
were
Angel
Alajaji (cello),
Katie
Cease
(oboe),
Scott
Cornish (trombone) and Leigh
Martin (oboe).
Olivia Duhon and Luke Byford played the famous Anna and the King in
the Union High School musical.
All-State Band members included seniors Lauren Davis (baritone sax) and
Nichole Iarrusso (flute), with Natalie
Thompson acting as first alternate
flute .
Continuing its acclaimed tradition of
theatrical
excellence,
the
High
School Drama
Department presented Rodgers
and Hammerstein's The King
and I as its annual all-school
musical. Seniors Olivia Duhon
and Luke Byford played the
famous Anna and the King.
Other seniors in leading roles
included Kenny Elmore and
joab Somerville.
production of The Bald Soprano placed
first in Regional One-Act Competition
and went on to capture second at state.
Seniors Leslie Palmer and Ben
Kirberger were named regional and
state All-Stars. As part of YouthArts!
2002, Repertory Theatre presented
Shakespeare's The Tempest, a dramatic
and magical story of a usurped dukedom, sinister conspiracy, romance and
supernatural occurrences.
Members of the High School Jazz
Ensemble received Superior ratings
at the Pittsburgh State University Jazz
Festival. Seniors Scott Cornish, Brian
Gresh and Dominick Stephens earned
individual recognition for their
improvisational
solos.
Brian
Gresh (lead guitar) was named
to the 2001-2002
Oklahoma Music
Educators
Association
(OMEA) All-State
Meray Boustani
]azz Band. More
than 500 students statewide auditioned for the 19member ensemble.
Union's Repertory Theatre
Senior vocal music students selected to
the OMEA (Oklahoma Music
Educators' Association) All-State
Choir were Elliott Deasy, Olivia
Duhon, Emily Guinn, Danny
McClary and Joab Somerville.
Senior violinist Meray Boustani
was named to both All-State
Choir and All-State Orchestra.
posted
Union
Scott Cornish
more
winners
than ever in the history of the Scholastic
Arts Competition and had more Gold
and Silver Keys in Photography and
Digital Imaging than any other school in
the region. Senior Chap Ambrose was a
Gold Key Portfolio winner, and Gold Key
recognition went to seniors Ambrose,
James Herrington, jason Miller and
Leslie Palmer. Receiving Silver Key
recognition
were
seniors
Chap
Ambrose, Tawni
Faurot,
Scott
Martin, Kristen
McWilliams
Leslie
Palmer
and
Kayla
Thompson.
The Highsteppers
varsity
Chap Ambrose
dance and drill
team was one of
only five squads invited to perform on
New Year's Day at the 66th
Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl Classic
football game in Dallas, Texas. The
group joined drill teams from Kansas
and Texas, as well as the world-fan1ous
Kilgore College
Rangerettes, in
routines during
pre-game
and
half-time fes tivities.
The
Hi g hsteppers
received
the
pr es tigious
Cotton Bowl invitation after winning
the
Leslie Palmer
Marching
Auxiliaries
National
Dance
Championship in San Antonio, Texas, i
March 2001. The team has won seven
national championships since its formation in 1981, in addition to winning 21
consecutive Oklahoma State Dance and
Drill Team championships.
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Boevers Elementary (Cont.)
he years go by and our children grow up in a
olink of an eye. Enjoy every moment you can with
yo ur children and have a safe and wonderful summer.
Sue McCmry, Boevers PTA P1·esitlent
This has been a very busy year with all our activities. We started with our Fasco fund raiser in
September which raised approximately $8,000.
We had a tremendous turnout for our grandparents day, and I think the kids and grandparents
really enjoyed themselves. In October, we provided the Hero's assembly, and in November our second Annual Fall Carnival turned out great. We
helped sponsor book fairs in both November and
April for Mrs. Sanders, our librarian. In December,
we provided hot chocolate and candy canes for our
multiage classes as they read "Polar Express."
Teachers, students and parents spent a wonderful
evening together at our February Bingo Night. Our
staff and parents went above and beyond our goal
and had a wonderful time doing it.
The Annual Briarglen Run for Fun was held in
April. The weather was great, the kids had fun and
raised over $1,000 while having a good time and
getting fit. The profit will be used to update the
playground and have the track fixed. We were also
able to provide our third graders with a copy of
the 7itlsct World so they could read "Hank the Cow
)og." We provided owl pellets and butterfly larva
for the fourth grade classes and dinner for the
teachers on the evenings they stayed late for parent/ teacher conferences.
We've had a wonderful year, but we would not
have been able to obtain this goal without the
wonderful teachers, staff, parents and students at
Briarglen. I would like to thank the PTA volunteers for everything they have done this year;
we've had a lot of fun. I have enjoyed being your
president this year, and I am looking forward to
another great year.
Let's all work toward making Briarglen the "Best
Place to Be."
Glenda Pool, Briarglen PTA Presitlent
"The American Dream" -- in July who could have
guessed how timely and important that theme
would be to all of us. After the tragic events of
September 11, the patriotic theme we had earlier
chosen became identified with Cedar Ridge. Our
red and blue drip-dye T-shirts, the 40 "Flags by
Families" lining our parking lot and our second
graders performing "Stars and Stripes Forever"
made us, in a sense, the proud standard bearers
for the district.
Our Entertainment Book fund raiser was a huge
uccess; we exceeded our goal and put Mrs. Poole
1n a cage for a day. Both our fall and spring Bingo
Nights drew record crowds, and we were able to
give away sizable cash prizes to those winners.
Cedar Ridge received both the Oak Tree Award and
the Gold Acorn Award for 100% PTA membership
by both parents and teachers. We continued to
offer monthly Skate Nights and Pizza Days for our
students. Cedar Ridge participated in the Union
Schools Education Foundation Book Drive and was
awarded the $250 prize for collecting the most
books at an elementary site.
With the success of our fund raisers, we were able
to purchase the following items for our school:
"Inspiration" software site license, listening centers with headsets for our Media Center, and U.S.
and world maps. We had two nationally acclaimed
Character Counts multimedia assemblies, "Primary
Focus - Choices Count" and "Tug-0-War." It was a
great yea r at Cedar Ridge, and I would like to
thank our principal, teachers, staff, parents and
students who together make Cedar Ridge a great
place to be.
Sltaron Forbes, Cetltw Ridge PTA President
Roy Clark Elementary
stage curtains, gave each teacher a grant and are
in the process of ordering new playground equipment to be installed this summer.
We were excited to participate in Reflections,
Klothes Kloset, Catch the Dream, Red Ribbon
Week, Jr. Great Books and Meet the Masters programs. Darnaby added two Family Fun Nights this
year where families were able to eat pizza together and play Bingo for fun. We were also fortunate
to bring author Kenneth Thomasma to our school
as a part of our Celebration for Social Studies.
Thanks to the Darnaby Publishing Company, students were able to publish their own stories.
Thanks go to the hard-working and dedicated
members of the PTA Board. And thanks to the
many volunteers who have helped make this yea r
great for the ones who count the most -- the children. It was a privilege to serve as president of
such a great PTA unit.
judith Payton, Darnaby PTA President
Another exciting school year has come and gone at
Roy Clark. This year saw a 56% increase in PTA
membership, which earned an award from the PTA
Council for the most increase in membership, and
we had 100% participation from the teaching staff.
The Roy Clark famil y of teachers, parents and students showed their school pride by supporting the
PTA sale ofT-shirts carrying the slogan "Roy Clark
Elementary - Where Everyone Counts."
PTA kicked off the year with our annual tailgate
party, where we provided hotdogs, popcorn & pop
along with some fun activities for the price of a
PTA membership. We do this on the same night as
teacher curriculum night so we can entertain the
family while the parents spend time in the classrooms. It is always a fun event for everyone.
The efforts of a dedicated PTA Board and volunteers resulted in many successful fund-raising
activities and events. These well-organized activities were rewarded by the enthusiastic support of
the parents, children and staff. The fall and spring
Bingo Nights continued to be a huge success and
had to be held in the gymnasium to accommodate
everyone. This year was our first for having a Joga-Than, and we had overwhelming participation
with over 120 signing up the morning of the Joga-Than. The Accelerated Reader and Reflections
programs were once again very popular. Other
popular activities included Red Ribbon Week,
monthly popcorn sales, candy-grams and Catch the
Dream.
This year was an exciting year for the PTA at
Grove. We got to see the fruits of a three-year
labor of love when we purchased and installed new
playground equipment both on the front and the
back playgrounds. The Cherrydale fund raiser was
a big part of our fall activities along with a successful run with java Dave's. These events were so
successful we were able to have "The Gingerbread
House" for the kids to do their Christmas shopping
for family members at cost. The winners of the
Cherrydale Farms fund raiser were treated to a
limo ride and lunch for their hard work. We ended
the year with our Eagle Run, a Jog-a-Thon tradition
at Grove, which gives every child an opportunity
to be recognized for effort instead of dollars.
The Meet-the-Teacher Open House was very well
attended, and the sale of pre-packaged school supplies exceeded our expectations. We are very fortunate to have such a great group of dedicated
teachers and staff at our school, and we showed
them our appreciation during Teacher
Appreciation Week. Thanks to everyone who
helped make this year so exciting and successful,
and we look forward to the next school year. Since
this is the end of my second term as president I
would like to thank those have helped me throughout the two years and made a difference to our
children's education.
I have enjoyed my time as president, and I look
forward to continuing to play an active role in
PTA.
Dorothy Harris, Roy Clark PTA President
Da1'naby Elementary
Darnaby PTA has been fortunate again this year to
have the support of its parents and teachers. This
school year has been busy and productive with the
many volunteer hours given. We had three fantastic fund raisers this year -- jog-A-Than, Arts and
Crafts Show and Carnival. Each was a success,
which has allowed us to do a great number of projects for our school and teachers. We replaced the
Grove Elementary
Nicki Argo, Grove PTA President
Jarman Elementary
We began the year with lots of new faces, both in
students and parents. In September, Jarman
addressed the needs of all the school community
by setting up a spirit fence where people could
place reminders of our sympathy, concern and
patriotism for our country. Many of our students
were on a local TV newscast expressing their feelings.
The jog-a-Than was a major success, raising over
$24,000. That money allows the PTA to participate
in many other activities such as the national PTA
Reflections program, where our school had two
winners at the state level, one who had work submitted for national competition. The PTA provided curriculum grants to the teachers in the amount
of $150 each with extra allotments for some of the
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May-June, 2002
The PTA Coun cil Conin iuniq ue
Andersen Elementary
Five Union seniors were chosen as 2001-2002 National
Merit Scholarship finalists by
the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation (NMSC). Those
students are Anne V. Hullinger, Kristin D. McWilliams,
Michelle C. VanSchoyck, E.
Ashley Watts and Anna
Smith who attended the
Oklahoma School of Science
and Math in Oklahoma City.
To be selected as Merit scholars, students must demonstrate an outstanding academic record, be endorsed
and recommended by their
school principal, confirm
PSA T/ NMSQT (Preliminary
Scholastic Assessment Test/
National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test) performance
on the Scholastic Assessment
Test (SAT) or the American
College Test (ACT) and provide detailed information
about their scholastic accomplishments, school and community activities, educational
plans and goals.
awards are supported by
some 600 independent sponsors and by NMSC's own
ftmds. Sponsor organizations
include corporations and
businesses, company foundations, professional associations, and colleges and universities.
Chris Culver was selected as
a semi-finalist in the national
competition.
The PTA theme, "A Beacon for a Brighter Future,"
kicked off our school year. Andersen parents, faculty and staff helped students by giving them sup·
port and showing them that the future truly holds
exciting and rewarding possibilities. We hosted
an Open House for families and a welcome-back
breakfast for faculty and staff. This was a special
time to show our support and appreciation, and
teachers were provided funds to enhance the curriculum in their classrooms. To complete the
"Back to School Welcome," we provided popsicles
to all students at their first school assembly.
With education and safety as high priorities, we
hosted a Geography Bee and our first Safety Night.
We purchased updated maps and atlases for all
classrooms, and supplemental curriculum was also
purchased to enhance existing social studies and
reading programs. This year the Andersen
International Festival focused around the theme "A
World of Music" emphasizing learning about commonalities between countries and celebrations
through instrumental music, songs, dance and
entertainment.
Each year Andersen PTA continues to support programs that are beneficial to children such as
United Way, D-FY and Red Ribbon Week. Through
the leadership of PTA committees, special times
provided great memories such as free popcorn and
ice cream each month, snow cones on special owtsions, Reflections contest, Spirit Days, Chat-NChew, Super Kids Day and Skating Nights!
The September 11 tragedy affected our school
greatly, and we tried to help our students understand the need for patriotism by sponsoring a
number of special activities this year. We celebrated Great American Day, recognizing veterans
from the past as well as the brave fire fighters,
police officers and other workers in New York.
I would like to thank the PTA board members for
all of their hard work. A special thanks to Mr.
Williams and his staff for supporting the PTA and
helping us accomplish this year's activities. This
will be my last year at Andersen. I have met and
worked with so many wonderful people over the
past six years. Thank you for your support and for
the great memories!
janet Theis, Andersen PTA President
Though not qualifying for
scholar ship
competition,
seven other Union High
School seniors were named
National Merit Commended
Students in recognition of
their high academic performance on the PSA T/NMS QT
test. Those students include
Elizabeth R. Casey, Phillip A.
Coghill, Justin Floro, Melissa
L. Martin, Jonathan D. Moore,
James D. Rader and Ashkan
Sepahvand.
Boevers Elementary
What a change we see reflected on our children's
faces over a single school year. At the beginning
of the year there is the excitement of a new
teacher, classroom, friends and, of course, school
supplies. At the end of the year there's a new
maturity on their faces that only experiences and
the passage of time can bring. How many of us
can look back to our childhood and not remember
counting down the last few days of school? A few
months later counting how many more days of
summer vacation until school starts.
President's Comments
Greetings from the Union Council of PTAs. What a school year
we have behind us as we reflect on 2001-2002. As president of
the PTA Council it has been my honor to head up this group of
hard working, diligent and dedicated parents. At the end of the
school year, we remain committed to our Union District. Personally l wish to express my thanks
to past PTA presidents, board members and others for creating such a strong foundation upon
which to build. In addition, let's recognize this year's committee chairs and team members who
volunteered their time and energy, benefiting all our children.
PTA has always modeled itself to be an organization for children, and this year was no different with a theme of "Every Child ... One Voice." The events of September 11 changed us forever. However, we at Union have come through strong and dedicated to aid in the continuing
betterment of our district. What became a rocky emotional start turned into a strong banner
year for the PTA Council. Our parents have helped to make this year one of the strongest financially for PTA Council, and as a council, we have given careful consideration to what will make
our district and units better for the upcoming years.
Occasionally the need arises to blow our own horn in recognition of a job well done. Council
once again had a team of volunteers who worked diligently to make our district's PTA one of
the strongest in the state. Thank you, Dr. Burden, for the support you give to our Council as
well as to individual units. We are very aware of just how much that support means to our
organization and how rare it can be. Due to the strength of our volunteers, Council was able
to strengthen its programs and provide a strong start for the next PTA administration.
This was the year to re-invent our "Klothes Kloset" program and get our bus up and going to
deliver items to meet the needs of our students. Our Reflections Program was a tremendous
success, and not surprising when several winners went on to higher competitions. Due to
unprecedented fund raising from T-shirts, fleece jackets and jewelry sales, we were able to give
scholarships to every Senior applicant and set aside funds for next year's scholarships. As a
Council we also gave financial support to the Graduation Celebration that is so important for
our school and community and once again set aside funds for next year's activities. Drug-Free
Youth was also a benefactor of this year's Council budget. We are grateful to be able to support this group and their hard work for our district.
PTA Council stayed abreast of important legislation involving our district, and we made every
effort to pass information to local presidents and local units. Once again a fun, rewarding
breakfast acknowledged our team of bus drivers and support personnel for a job well done. We
also honored Teachers of the Year at a banquet that brought us back to school for a wonderful
time. Catch the Dream is up and running and in good stead for next year. It is impossible to
name all the programs and people it takes to run such a strong Council as Union's. Thank you
to each and every person involved. You are the spokes in a wheel that could not or would not
turn without you.
It is my great pleasure to announce a new Council position for next year. With this year's budg-
et, we are able to reserve funds for an arts appreciation program for our elementary schools.
This program is based on the "Meet the Masters" program currently in use at Darnaby.
Finalization is still in the works but be sure to look for this from next year's Council.
Finally I want to encourage all parents to become involved in our district PTA. Children always
have been and always will be the reason. This will be your greatest opportunity to connect
with other parents. Your kids wi ll see that you care and want to be involved in their education, so why not be a part of the largest volunteer group dedicated to children? I want to take
this opportunity to remind all of you of a simple and easy way to make a contribution and a
difference. Become a member of the PTA!
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as president of the PTA Council. It has been a great
experience.
Linda Dunbar,
Union PTA Council President
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The following Union High School students were recipients of special awards
as listed:
Athletics (Cont. from Page 10)
ENGLISH: Creative Writing - Christy
Friesen; AP English Literature - Britni
Jaudon
HISTORY:
AP
Psychology
Elizabeth
Ashley Watts,
Stephen Miska &
Timothy
MichaelsJohnson
SCIENCE: Outstanding
AP
Chemistry
Student - Phillip Coghill, Chelsea
Mcintosh, Lauren Davis & Shawn Sen;
Outstanding AP Biology Student - Ryan
Sears & Elizabeth Casey; Outstanding
Physics Student - Chris Culver
Christy Friesen
ART: Most Talented Artist - jason
Miller; Appreciation - President of
NAHS - Amanda
Murray;
Outstanding Photography Student Leslie Palmer;
Outstanding
Humanities
Student - Erin
Bolley & Mack
Blackford
COMPETITIVE
SPEECH
&
DEBATE: Competitive Speech - Eric
Larson, Eric Cornell, james Herrington,
Tyler Phillips, Tyler Bridges & Ruby
Penn
Ruby Penn
FAMILY
AND
CONSUMER SCIENCES:
Outstanding Student
- Christine Yang
&
Cindy
Woodard;
American Heart
CPR
Kelly
Somers
MATHEMATICS:
Outstanding Math
Student - Elizabeth Casey
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Outstanding
Spanish Student - Keegan Thompson;
Outstanding French Student - Melissa
Martin; Outstanding German Student Britni Jaudon
VOCAL
MUSIC:
Outstanding
Vocal Students- Luke Byford &
Meray Boustani; Outstanding
Service to Choir
Kerrie
Blevins; Outstanding AP Theory
Student - Kristin Cease
DRAMA: Repertory Theater
Award of Excellence - Ben
Kirberger & Leslie Palmer;
Advanced Drama - Karah
Brown; Technical Theater
Vince Fusco & Jake Smith
BUSINESS:
Outstanding
Business Student
- Mike Hays & Jennifer Wilcox;
Most Valuable Player EPA Meeting
Planner - Tammy Bruner & Katie
Chisholm; Business Law - Timothy
Michaels-Johnson
Timothy MichaelsJohnson
OKLAHOMA
FOUNDATON
FOR
EXCELLENCE
ALLSTATERS $1,000
each: Anne V.
Hullinger,
Melissa
L.
Martin
&
Michelle
Midkiff
Michelle Midkiff
NATIONAL
MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS:
Elizabeth Casey, Phillip A. Coghill,
justin
Floro,
Melissa
L.
Martin, Jonathan
D. Moore, James
Daniel Rader &
A s h k a n
Sepahvand
NATIONA
L
MERIT
FINALISTS:
Elizabeth Casey
Anne V.
Hullinger,
Kristin
D.
McWilliams,
Michelle
c.
VanSchoyck, E. Ashley Watts & Anna
Smith
NATION A
MERIT
SEMI·
FINALISTS:
Christopher J.
Culver
DISTINGUISHED
GRADUATES:
Stephanie
Bryan, Shayla A.
Adrienne Stucky
Ca m p b el l ,
Elizabeth Casey,
Cara E. Dean, Chrystyle Galloway,
Anne Hullinger, Sarah Luttenberg,
Melissa L. Martin, Sarah Pack, Thao
Pham, Sarah Rempe, Shawn Sen &
Adrienne Stucky
OKLAHOMA
STATE REGENTS
SCHOLARSHIP ACT 131 Sub
Scores or SAT
combined score
of
1550
or
greater;
$5500
each - Melissa
Martin, Phillip
Coghill, Michelle
"Ning" Midkiff,
Angel Alajaji
Anthony
Pavlicek, Daniel Rader, Elizabeth
Casey & Britni Jaudon
KEY CLUB KIWANIS CLUB $1000
each - Shawn
Sen & Adrienne
Stucky
ROTARY CLUB
$1000 each
Melodie Dunbar,
Brian
Bailey,
Cassie Palmer,
Stephanie
Chris Sakelaris
Bryan, Chandra
McGechie & Shawn Sen ($500)
PTA SCHOLARSHIPS $300 each· Angel
Alajaji, Brian Bailey, Tim Banks, Kylie
Battaglia, Tamara Bruner, Katie
Campbell, Melodie Dunbar, Lauren
Effron, Christy Friesen, Joshua
Goleman, Joshua Huffman, Matt Johns,
Christina Liniger, Timothy MichaelsJohnson, Michelle Midkiff, Cassandra
Palmer, Sarah Rempe, Miranda
Roberts, Chris Sakelaris, Shawn Sen,
Laura Traylor, Amanda Trower
ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP
$6,000 - Michelle Midkiff
BOYAlRD $24,000 - Chris Sakelaris
COCA-COLA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Semi-finalist- Shawn
Sen
with heart, drive and leadership that
proved invaluable. Their example has
not gone unnoticed, and the younger
team
members
have begun to
turn the corner
into the world of
championship
athletes. Adam
Morgan
took
fifth at regionals, was chosen
as an alternate
for All-State and
received a scholKyle Iverson
arship
to
Jamestown College in South Dakota.
Senior swimmers included Kyle
Iverson, Heather Lawson, Brittany
Maguffee and Krista Volberding.
Maguffee and Volberding were state
qualifiers and participated in breaking
the varsity team
200-medley relay
record.
The
Lady
Redskin basketball team made
great strides this
season
and
ended with an
11-11
regular
Krista Volberding
season record.
The team was led
by a group of seniors - Sarah Becker,
Hope Cook, Jenny Corso, Shanna
Dorsey, Kelly Quillman and Dee Tatum
who supplied a lot of exciting
moments and tremendous effort on the
court.
Becker has signed with
Independence
Junior College,
and
Quillman
has signed to
play with Bacone
College.
Alan Daniels had
a great senior
basketball season - he was the
leading scorer at
Sarah Becker
23.0 points per
game; leading rebounder and leader in
steals and blocked shots. He was
named Conference Player of the Year,
All-District 7, All-Metro, All-State in the
Tulsa World and Daily Oklahoman,
Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State
Team, first team Tournament of
Champions and
Norman
Tournament.
Alan played in
the OBCA All·
Star game and
the OCA AllState game and
will attend the
University
of
Alan Daniels
Arkansas. Twoyear letterman
Kirk Helm started at forward and was
an integral part of the team's success.
He vyas selected to play in the Jim
Thorpe All-Star game. Kellen James,
Matt Medeiros and Sam Dash also
played vital roles in the team's journey
to the state finals.
Team managers
Mark Ritter and
Drew Bontrager
did a great job
and lent support
from the sidelines.
Eleven seniors
played a predomRyan Harrison
inant role in
boys' soccer. Ryan Harrison's superior
defensive skills were the key all season,
and he will continue his career at
Southwestern Oklahoma State. Matt
Grassmyer was
the third leading
scorer on the
team with five
goals and 14
assists. Harrison
and Grassmyer
were named to
AlFState,
and
Matt Richards,
who has signed
Matt Grassmyer
to play at The
Citadel, was honorable mention. Other
seniors contributing to the 8-4 season
were Scott Allen, Chase Buford, Ryan
Burchett, Austin Case, Beau Evans,
Dustin Lockhart, Julio Melendez and
Michael Wickberg.
The girls' soccer team was 9-5 on the
season. Becky Nelson set both the
career scoring record at 69 goals and
the single-season record with 31 goals
this year. Defenders Michelle Wilson
and Sarah Porter, along with goalkeepers Kelsey Egge and Kara Moore
anchored a tough defense. Sarah Palke,
the lone senior rnidfielder, performed
well on the outside and assisted as
sweeper after Sarah Porter's season
ended vvith a torn ligament. Chelsea
Franklin, with an aggravated knee
injury from last year, ended her senior
season before it was begun, but she continued to lend support at practices and
games. All-District honors went to
Nelson, Palke, Wilson and Lindsey
Hull. Honored at All-Conference were
Nelson and Porter. All-State selections
were Nelson and Palke.
Kylie Battaglia
was a four-year
starter on girls'
golf teams that
finished fourth,
third and second
at state in the
last three years.
she won the 6A
East
Regional
Kylie Battaglia
and led the team
to a second place
finish in the state tournament. Her
tenth-place finish and two-day total of
168 assured her a spot on the east AllState team.
Taylor
Gilpin
was a four-year
starter and senior captain of the
men's golf team
who earned AllConference and
All-State honors.
His career low
was a 68 in the
2002
Frontier
Taylor Gilpin
Conference
Tournament. Gilpin was the 2002 Union
recipient for the Wendy's High School
Reisman Award and the Army's
Outstanding Student-Athlete Award for
UHS.
A number of this year's track seniors
will have their names
in the Redskin
record book for
years to come.
Landon Willets
was state champion in the 1600
and 800 and has
been a member
of the 4x800
relay team for
Landon Willets
three years. His
time of 4:16 in
the 1600 and 1:53 in the 800 are not
only school records, but also some of
the fastest in Oklahoma. He will attend
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Page 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M a y - J u n e , 2002
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
This year's seniors continued the great
tradition of Union
Redskin Football, --......,.,....---~.....
completing the
schedule with 11
wins and only 1
loss and bringing
their three-year
record to 36-4.
Billy Ramey and
Kyle Shanahan
were named to
the Oklahoma
Billy Ramey
Coaches
Association (OCA) All-State team.
Jordan Renz, Daniel Rader, Kenny
Elmore and Cody
Brooks
were
selected to the
All-District team
on offense, and
defensive
AllDistrict players
were Shanahan,
Ramey,
Jon
Tate,
Chris
Gilman and Greg
Kyle Shanahan
Balandran.
Rader was · also
honored by the Oklahoma Coaches
Association
with
the
Regional
US ARMY DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE aylor Gilpin & Sarah Palke
GIRL
SCOUT
GOLD AWARD:
Lauren Effron &
Elizabeth Stangl
MARINE CORPS'
"Semper Fidelis"
(Music
Excellence
Shawn
Sen,
Lauren Effron
Scholastic
Excellence
A ward
(Academic
Excellence) - Melissa Martin; Distinguished Athlete Award- James Daniel
Rader
OKLAHOMA
ACADEMIC
SCHOLARS
Grades
9-12
cumulative GPA
3.7 /4 .0,
4
English, 3 Math,
3 Science, 3
Social Studies,
Shawn Sen
7 ACT, 1180
.JAT: Angel H. Alajaji, Carey B.
Bachman, Emily R. Bennett, Mack A.
Blackford, Erin A. Bolley, Caleb B.
Booth, Meray C.
Boustani,
Stephanie
M.
Bryan, Shayla
A.
Campbell,
Rachel
M.
Cancienne,
Elizabeth
R.
Casey, Kristine
K. Cease, Phillip
A. Coghill, Josh
Cook,
ChrisStephanie Bryan
topher J. Culver, Lauren M. Davis, Cara E. Dean,
Melodie G. Dunbar, Ryan D. Ensley,
David A. Fensler,
Justin D. Floro,
Jamie
L.
Freeman, Brian
M. Gresh, Michael L. Hays,
Ernest L. Heisten, james M.
Herrington, A.
Jordan Hintze,
Anne V. Hull]ames M. Herrington
inger, Nichole L.
Iarrusso, Kyle C. Iverson, Britni M.
Jaudon, Ashley E. Johnson, Megan M.
Johnson, Daniel K. Kennedy, Andrew
D. Kwok, Eric C. Larson, Sarah R.
Luttenberg,
Melisssa
L.
Martin, Cheisea
L.
Mcintosh,
Kristen
D.
McWilliams,
Timothy
MichaelsJohnson,
Michelle
L.
Midkiff, Stephen
Nicho/e larrusso
J. Miska, Jonathan D. Moore, Mindi R. Moses,
Christopher L. Murnan, Brooke E.
Newman, Sarah E. Pack, Sarah E. Palke,
Cassandra M. Palmer, Anthony
Pavilicek, James
Daniel Rader,
Christopher ].
Sakelaris, Ryan
D. Sears, Shawn
K. Sen, Ashl(an
Sepahvand,
Krista!
E.
Sergent, Kent N.
Shaffer, AnnaN.
Smith, Elizabeth
A. Stangl, AdriDaniel Rader
enne M. Stucky,
Elizabeth M. Thomas, Trung T. Tran,
Alejandro
Urueta,
Michelle
C.
VanSchoyck, Anna C. Wagner, Chelsea
R. Walker, Elizabeth Ashley Watts,
Nathan L. Wilson
Melissa
Ekstrand
&
Ryan
Ensley;
November
Chelsea
Mcintosh
&
Phillip Coghill;
December
Carey Bachman
&
Andrew
Ryan Sears
Kwok; januaryAdrienne Stucky & Mike Hays;
February - Lauren Davis & Beau Evans;
March - Kylie Battaglia & Hunter
Niemi; April Heidi Schwarzkopf & Caleb
Booth; May
Sarah Palke &
Eric Cornell
VALEDICTORIAN-SALUTATORIAN RECOGNITION
Valedictorians Top
1%
Elizabeth
Casey,
Cara
Dean, Melissa
Krista/ Sergent
Martin, Michelle
Midkiff, Stephen Miska, Sarah Pack,
Ryan Sears and Adrienne Stucky;
Salutatorians - Top 2% - Stephanie
Bryan, Anne Hullinger, Eric Larson,
Sarah
Luttenberg, Timothy
MichaelsJohnson, Shawn
Sen, Elizabeth
Stangl & Elizabeth "Ashley"
Watts
Underprivileged children benefited
from a special event that Union High
School and Intermediate High National
Honor Society students helped to run
May9.
8t
~~
..--·
~
OF
SENIORS
THE MONTH
Melissa Marrin
August - Melissa
Martin & Shawn Sen; September - Anne
Hullinger & Daniel Rader; October -
SENIORS
OF
THE YEAR
Carey Bachman
& Mike Hays
Carey Bachman
National Honor
Society Lends
1
Helping Hand'
to Local Project
The project, co-sponsored by Helping
Hands, a local non-profit agency, and
the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife,
was organized to teach children about
fishing, including knot-tying, casting
and fish identification. Union students
served as mentors and accompanied the
children through various learnirlg stations, stopping along the way to bait
hooks and cast lines. In addition, the
chapters donated juice, granola bars,
fruit and peanut butter crackers to fill
more than 30 "snack sacks" for the
event.
According to National Honor Society
sponsor and Intermediate High business
teacher Tiffany Pittser, the event-the
first of its kind in Tulsa-was a big success and the children especially enjoyed
eating the snacks after fishing. National
Honor Society students volunteering
during the event were Blia Yang, Thanh
Nguyen, Matt Byford, Jessica Brennan,
Kayla Baggs and Morgan Taylor.
Scholar/ Athlete
award.
Ramey and Lee Hubbard
signed NCAA letters of
intent to play at Missouri
Southern
while
Bron
Phillips will be playing for
the NEO Golden Norsemen.
Boys ' and girls' cross
country teams both expe-
rienced
great
success throughout the season.
The girls placed
second at both
conference and
regional meets.
The boys placed
fourth at conference and third at
regionals. Both
Jonathan Summers
groups placed
fifth at state, representing Union's best
finish in many years. The boys were a
senior-laden team including Landon
Willets, Nate Swanson, Dustin Stubbs,
jonathan
Summers
and
Chris
Diaz.
Willets
has
signed a letter of
intent
with
Oklahoma Baptist University in
Shawnee. There
were no seniors
on the girls'
Chris Diaz
team,
so
all
return next year for, hopefully, a topthree finish at state.
With a 1-3 outing
in Yukon opening weekend,
the
season did
not
look
bright for the
Lady
Redskin
softball
team
which
was
ranked ninth all
Becky Nelson
season.
But
under the leadership of seniors Becky
Nelson, Jenny Egnor, Ashley Cruz and
Dee Tatum, the
team
pull ed
together for an
impressive 32-12
season record.
Winning regionals undefeated,
the team made
their
fourth
straight appearance at
State •
jenny Egnor
finishing eighth out of 32 teams.
Five members were selected
as All-Conference - Egnor,
Nelson, Jennifer Albright,
Jenny Leathers and Ashley
Cruz - and pitcher Nelson
and catcher Egnor were also nan1ed to
All-State.
Union's gymnastics team was the Level
5 State Champion, and five team members,
including
senior
Lisa
Dougherty, were
named
AllStaters.
Both
Dougherty and
Kelly
Somers
have
made
tremendous contributions to the
gymnastics
Lisa Dougherty
team.
Dougherty, a team
member for five years, was a three-year
All-Stater and part of state championship teams h er freshman and senior
years. Kelly has
competed at the
High School level
for two years and
received
the
Spirit of Union
Gymnastics
Award this year.
Competing in the
Special Olympics
World
Games
Kelly Somers
she won five
m edals, three of which were gold, and
took the all-around title.
This was a great year for the volleyball
team, marked by a third trip to the state
tournament in four years, and the reason was the leadership of the team's
four seniors. Sarah Palke, middle hitter, was starting
h er third year,
Erin Bolley was
team captain and
setter, Melissa
Ekstrand
was
right-side hitter
and
defender
and Jenny Corso
was an outside
hitter. Ranked at
Erin Bolley
the bottom of
the top ten pre-season, the team
achieved a ranking of fourth at one
point and never fell below seventh. The
seniors were also the backbone of the
team's first-ever Academic State
Championship for having the highest
GPA of any team in the state with a
cwnulative GPA of 3.89.
Seven seniors led the wrestling squad
(Continued on page 11)
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Class of 2002
Scholarship Recipients
Brand ice Aitken
Angel Alajaji
Lyndsay Allison
Ashley Angleton
Carey Bachman
Brian Bailey
Jordan Baker
Tim Banks
Bradley Barnes
Essence Barnes
Sarah Becker
Sev Benedetti
Emily Bennett
Mack Blackford
Erin Bailey
Caleb Booth
Samantha Boston
Meray Boustani
Kristy Bowman
Sara Brammeier
Tammy Bruner
Stephanie Bryan
Candyce Bryant
Rob Burcham
Natalia Burdine
Stephen Byford
Betsy Calvin
Katie Campbell
Shayla Campbell
Rachel M. Cancienne
Elizabeth Casey
Katie Cease
Brittany Cerny
Stephanie Chappell
Phillip Coghill
Angela Conrady
Daniel Cook
Eric Cornell
Scott Cornish
Thomas Craft
Misty Crow
Chris Culver
Stephanie Dake
Alan Daniels
Lauren Davis
Tyler Dawson
Cara Dean
Elliott Deasy
Laura Dewey
John Dobbs
Shanna Dorsey
Heather Drummond
Olivia Duhon
Melodie Dunbar
Trevor Eames
Lauren Effron
Kelsey Egge
Jenny Egnor
Melissa Ekstrand
Kenny Elmore
Ryan D. Ensley
Beau Evans
Tawni Faurot
Melissa Fletcher
Justin Floro
Jamie Freeman
Christy Friesen
T. J. Gerlach
Drew Gillispie
Chris Gilman
Taylor Douglas Gilpin
Joshua Goleman
Stacey Gourley
Brandi Gragg
Jason Graham
Brian Gresh
Erin Griffin
Emily Guinn
Hannah Gurley
Shannon Hackett
Carrie Hall
Jacob R. Hand
Mike Hays
Jennifer Hardy
Class of 2002
Eight-hundred and thirty-two members of the Class
of 2002 received diplomas in Commencement ceremonies May 17 at the Oral Roberts University Mabee
Center.
Senior class executive officer Hunter
Niemi welcomed the Class of 2002 as
he noted, "We are grateful to have
been able to support and participate in the time-honored traditions of our school . . . and now
we leave an even more
enhanced tradition for the following classes. And remember, wherever you are, you will
always be a Redskin."
Cathy
Dr.
Superintendent
Burden congratulated the graduates, stating, "Tonight you are
crossing a threshold into adulthood
filled with promise, and you are carrying
our hope for the future with you." She
encouraged them to "Enjoy life, one day at a
time. Savor the twists and turns and don't be panicked that you don't know exactly where you will
end up. Just set your goals right, keep a focus on
what is right, and be prepared for some bumps in
the road.
High School, we discovered school pride.
Unfortunately, due to world events, we didn't get to
beat Jenks in football this year. Don't
worry - basketball, baseball rugby and
hockey got it
d o n e !
Finally,
here we
Class vice president Gerald Buchanan and secretary
Jordan Hintze reminisced about The Good Ol' Days.
"In kindergarten, we ate, slept, played and left when
half the day was over. Where else can one hold a
war in a sandbox indoors or pretend to be a Care
Bear without any worry of being ridiculed? At the
"This school year has already left
its defining mark in so many
ways, the deepest of
which was undoubtedly the events of
September 11,"
stated Sears.
"These troubled times
always
show the
true measure of a
Quoting
poem
Ralph
Emerson, class treasurer
Lacey Heatly asked
"What is success? To laugh often
and much; to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children . . . . To know that even
one life has breathed easier because you have lived;
This is to have succeeded.' We all have the potential to be successful, and if there was ever a time to
really reach for it, it is now. Remember that
1
thing is possible!"
Principal Dave Stauffer recognized the eight
Valedictorians and eight Salutatorians, representing
the top 1% and 2% of the class. Ryan Sears and
amazing this year to see everyone's patriotism and
strength, to look to the future and continue to celebrate life. We matured through this experience and
still had a wonderful, memorable senior year."
Senior Class executive officer Anne
Hullinger noted the symbolism of
the class flower, the white rose.
"Roses are exquisite flowers,
but in order to experience
the bloom, you must first
conquer the thorns," she
said. "The same is true in
life. In order to grow and
mature into admirable
men and women, fulfilling our potential, we
must overcome the trials
and obstacles life gives
Miranda
president
Class
Roberts stated, "The joys ahead
are unimaginable! We have so much
to be thankful for and so much to anticipate. This is a time in which each of us contemplates our future . Though it is important to
plan, hope and dream, we must not forget our past.
As Redskins, we have been so blessed. Take a
moment to look around you. I hope your heart is
full of love and memories these people have helped
you create. Our time here at Union has
come to an end, and though we are
leaving our school, we are all
Redskins.
tonight - Graduation.
We've earned it, seniors; tonight's
night."
"As Union graduates, you are the shining example
of what this school district and our community is.
Our pride wil come with your successes. We
know you have the talent and the ability now go do some good in the world and
we will be impressed. Reach for your
dreams but also help others, where
and when you can, to reach theirs
because personal gain is empty
if you do not feel you have positively contributed to making a
difference."
Student Council president
Kylie Battaglia reported on the
State of the Union and the
year's theme, "How Can We Help
U." As she noted, the events of
September 11 struck without warning. Priorities changed and reality hit
the Class of 2002 a little earlier than
planned. "Our class has the ability and
resilience to bounce back and make our nation
stronger than ever," she stated. "We have left our
mark and are on our way, but we will always be
Redskins . Thank you for keeping the state of the
Union as strong as ever. And now it is our duty to
keep America's Union strong."
Michelle "Ning" Midkiff were selected to speak for
the Valedictorians.
nation's
confi dence, but
r
u
o
strength
been
has
shown with
the ability
p r o c e e d
unchecked by the
evils of the few. Each
moment has become greater in
intensity as life has taken a more precious place in our minds . .We go forth with little
knowledge of what lies ahead, but one absolute is
that we will change the world with each step. The
Class of 2002 is representative of all the triumphs
and tragedies of a year we will never forget."
_ can do our best to be prepared, but the truth is
life has a way of throwing out surprises," noted
Ning Midkiff. "Just when we thought everything
was going fine, the unexpected events of September
11 took place and changed us overnight. It was
"The color of our skin matters not, for we are all
Redskins. Whether we are
first in our class or last in
our class, we are all
Redskins . We have from
beginning been
the
Redskins; we have served
as
years
thirteen
Redskins, and on this
night, we leave as Redskins.
Redskins For Life!"
After the conferring of the diplomas, Roberts passed the torch to the
Class of 2003, with these words, "I challenge you to make the most of your last year
at this amazing school. You must strive to uphold
the traditions that make our school great and start
your own traditions that will better its future . I
challenge you to carry Union's spirit and tradition
that has been passed through our school over the
years. Your class must exemplify, as ours did, what
being a Redskin is all about. Let this torch symbolize for you the need to stay true to yourself; strive
for the best and enjoy the times you have with your
friends. Let this torch carry the tradition of the
Redskin and the strength, character, pride and confidence it will represent."
Ryan Harrison
Lacey Heatly
Kelsey Hendrix
Ernie Heisten
James Herrington
Meghan Hight
Jared Holeman
Ernest Holmes
Jessica Howell
Lee Hubbard
Josh Huffman
Anne Hullinger
Nichole larrusso
Kyle Iverson
Jenae James
Britni Jaudon
Ruth Jeremiah
Matt Johns
Ashley Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Megan Johnson
Chevaughn Jones
Nick Jones
Ashley Kelly
Laura Kemp
Andrew Kwok
Lindsey Lane
Eric Larson
Tim Lawrence
Michelle League
Christine Lederle
Chrissy Liniger
Adrienne Lock
Sarah Lutternberg
Brandi Mapes
Jay Marolia
Leigh Martin
Melissa Martin
Drew Massey
Ali McFadden
Chandra McGechie
Kristin McWilliams
Matthew Medeiros
Rachel Medley
Chet Meinzer
nm Michaels-Johnson
Ning Midkiff
Stephen Miska
Jonathan Moore
Adam Morgan
Mindi Moses
Emily Moynihan
Maria Murillo
Christopher Murnan
Becky Nelson
Brooke Newman
Jennifer Nguyen
Daryl Nieto
Kyle Page
Sarah Palke
Cassie Palmer
Nehal Patel
Sarah Payton
Sarah Porter
Daniel Rader
Billy Ramey
Allison Reeder
Carrie Reese
Sarah Rempe
Susan Ribbe
Matt Richards
Jenna Richardson
Miranda Roberts
Crystal Ross
Sean Sallis
Briana Samuelson
Jared Sawyer
Holly Schwarz
Heidi Schwarzkopf
Brittney Scott
Ryan Sears
Angela Sebastian
Shawn Sen
(Cont. on Page 16)
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Class of 2002
Brand ice Aitken
Angel Alajaji
Lyndsay Allison
Ashley Angleton
Carey Bachman
Brian Bailey
Jordan Baker
Tim Banks
Bradley Barnes
Essence Barnes
Sarah Becker
Sev Benedetti
Emily Bennett
Mack Blackford
Erin Bailey
Caleb Booth
Samantha Boston
Meray Boustani
Kristy Bowman
Sara Brammeier
Tammy Bruner
Stephanie Bryan
Candyce Bryant
Rob Burcham
Natalia Burdine
Stephen Byford
Betsy Calvin
Katie Campbell
Shayla Campbell
Rachel M. Cancienne
Elizabeth Casey
Katie Cease
Brittany Cerny
Stephanie Chappell
Phillip Coghill
Angela Conrady
Daniel Cook
Eric Cornell
Scott Cornish
Thomas Craft
Misty Crow
Chris Culver
Stephanie Dake
Alan Daniels
Lauren Davis
Tyler Dawson
Cara Dean
Elliott Deasy
Laura Dewey
John Dobbs
Shanna Dorsey
Heather Drummond
Olivia Duhon
Melodie Dunbar
Trevor Eames
Lauren Effron
Kelsey Egge
Jenny Egnor
Melissa Ekstrand
Kenny Elmore
Ryan D. Ensley
Beau Evans
Tawni Faurot
Melissa Fletcher
Justin Floro
Jamie Freeman
Christy Friesen
T. J. Gerlach
Drew Gillispie
Chris Gilman
Taylor Douglas Gilpin
Joshua Goleman
Stacey Gourley
Brandi Gragg
Jason Graham
Brian Gresh
Erin Griffin
Emily Guinn
Hannah Gurley
Shannon Hackett
Carrie Hall
Jacob R. Hand
Mike Hays
Jennifer Hardy
Class of 2002
Eight-hundred and thirty-two members of the Class
of 2002 received diplomas in Commencement ceremonies May 17 at the Oral Roberts University Mabee
Center.
Senior class executive officer Hunter
Niemi welcomed the Class of 2002 as
he noted, "We are grateful to have
been able to support and participate in the time-honored traditions of our school . . . and now
we leave an even more
enhanced tradition for the following classes. And remember, wherever you are, you will
always be a Redskin."
Cathy
Dr.
Superintendent
Burden congratulated the graduates, stating, "Tonight you are
crossing a threshold into adulthood
filled with promise, and you are carrying
our hope for the future with you." She
encouraged them to "Enjoy life, one day at a
time. Savor the twists and turns and don't be panicked that you don't know exactly where you will
end up. Just set your goals right, keep a focus on
what is right, and be prepared for some bumps in
the road.
High School, we discovered school pride.
Unfortunately, due to world events, we didn't get to
beat Jenks in football this year. Don't
worry - basketball, baseball rugby and
hockey got it
d o n e !
Finally,
here we
Class vice president Gerald Buchanan and secretary
Jordan Hintze reminisced about The Good Ol' Days.
"In kindergarten, we ate, slept, played and left when
half the day was over. Where else can one hold a
war in a sandbox indoors or pretend to be a Care
Bear without any worry of being ridiculed? At the
"This school year has already left
its defining mark in so many
ways, the deepest of
which was undoubtedly the events of
September 11,"
stated Sears.
"These troubled times
always
show the
true measure of a
Quoting
poem
Ralph
Emerson, class treasurer
Lacey Heatly asked
"What is success? To laugh often
and much; to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children . . . . To know that even
one life has breathed easier because you have lived;
This is to have succeeded.' We all have the potential to be successful, and if there was ever a time to
really reach for it, it is now. Remember that
1
thing is possible!"
Principal Dave Stauffer recognized the eight
Valedictorians and eight Salutatorians, representing
the top 1% and 2% of the class. Ryan Sears and
amazing this year to see everyone's patriotism and
strength, to look to the future and continue to celebrate life. We matured through this experience and
still had a wonderful, memorable senior year."
Senior Class executive officer Anne
Hullinger noted the symbolism of
the class flower, the white rose.
"Roses are exquisite flowers,
but in order to experience
the bloom, you must first
conquer the thorns," she
said. "The same is true in
life. In order to grow and
mature into admirable
men and women, fulfilling our potential, we
must overcome the trials
and obstacles life gives
Miranda
president
Class
Roberts stated, "The joys ahead
are unimaginable! We have so much
to be thankful for and so much to anticipate. This is a time in which each of us contemplates our future . Though it is important to
plan, hope and dream, we must not forget our past.
As Redskins, we have been so blessed. Take a
moment to look around you. I hope your heart is
full of love and memories these people have helped
you create. Our time here at Union has
come to an end, and though we are
leaving our school, we are all
Redskins.
tonight - Graduation.
We've earned it, seniors; tonight's
night."
"As Union graduates, you are the shining example
of what this school district and our community is.
Our pride wil come with your successes. We
know you have the talent and the ability now go do some good in the world and
we will be impressed. Reach for your
dreams but also help others, where
and when you can, to reach theirs
because personal gain is empty
if you do not feel you have positively contributed to making a
difference."
Student Council president
Kylie Battaglia reported on the
State of the Union and the
year's theme, "How Can We Help
U." As she noted, the events of
September 11 struck without warning. Priorities changed and reality hit
the Class of 2002 a little earlier than
planned. "Our class has the ability and
resilience to bounce back and make our nation
stronger than ever," she stated. "We have left our
mark and are on our way, but we will always be
Redskins . Thank you for keeping the state of the
Union as strong as ever. And now it is our duty to
keep America's Union strong."
Michelle "Ning" Midkiff were selected to speak for
the Valedictorians.
nation's
confi dence, but
r
u
o
strength
been
has
shown with
the ability
p r o c e e d
unchecked by the
evils of the few. Each
moment has become greater in
intensity as life has taken a more precious place in our minds . .We go forth with little
knowledge of what lies ahead, but one absolute is
that we will change the world with each step. The
Class of 2002 is representative of all the triumphs
and tragedies of a year we will never forget."
_ can do our best to be prepared, but the truth is
life has a way of throwing out surprises," noted
Ning Midkiff. "Just when we thought everything
was going fine, the unexpected events of September
11 took place and changed us overnight. It was
"The color of our skin matters not, for we are all
Redskins. Whether we are
first in our class or last in
our class, we are all
Redskins . We have from
beginning been
the
Redskins; we have served
as
years
thirteen
Redskins, and on this
night, we leave as Redskins.
Redskins For Life!"
After the conferring of the diplomas, Roberts passed the torch to the
Class of 2003, with these words, "I challenge you to make the most of your last year
at this amazing school. You must strive to uphold
the traditions that make our school great and start
your own traditions that will better its future . I
challenge you to carry Union's spirit and tradition
that has been passed through our school over the
years. Your class must exemplify, as ours did, what
being a Redskin is all about. Let this torch symbolize for you the need to stay true to yourself; strive
for the best and enjoy the times you have with your
friends. Let this torch carry the tradition of the
Redskin and the strength, character, pride and confidence it will represent."
Ryan Harrison
Lacey Heatly
Kelsey Hendrix
Ernie Heisten
James Herrington
Meghan Hight
Jared Holeman
Ernest Holmes
Jessica Howell
Lee Hubbard
Josh Huffman
Anne Hullinger
Nichole larrusso
Kyle Iverson
Jenae James
Britni Jaudon
Ruth Jeremiah
Matt Johns
Ashley Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Megan Johnson
Chevaughn Jones
Nick Jones
Ashley Kelly
Laura Kemp
Andrew Kwok
Lindsey Lane
Eric Larson
Tim Lawrence
Michelle League
Christine Lederle
Chrissy Liniger
Adrienne Lock
Sarah Lutternberg
Brandi Mapes
Jay Marolia
Leigh Martin
Melissa Martin
Drew Massey
Ali McFadden
Chandra McGechie
Kristin McWilliams
Matthew Medeiros
Rachel Medley
Chet Meinzer
nm Michaels-Johnson
Ning Midkiff
Stephen Miska
Jonathan Moore
Adam Morgan
Mindi Moses
Emily Moynihan
Maria Murillo
Christopher Murnan
Becky Nelson
Brooke Newman
Jennifer Nguyen
Daryl Nieto
Kyle Page
Sarah Palke
Cassie Palmer
Nehal Patel
Sarah Payton
Sarah Porter
Daniel Rader
Billy Ramey
Allison Reeder
Carrie Reese
Sarah Rempe
Susan Ribbe
Matt Richards
Jenna Richardson
Miranda Roberts
Crystal Ross
Sean Sallis
Briana Samuelson
Jared Sawyer
Holly Schwarz
Heidi Schwarzkopf
Brittney Scott
Ryan Sears
Angela Sebastian
Shawn Sen
(Cont. on Page 16)
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
This year's seniors continued the great
tradition of Union
Redskin Football, --......,.,....---~.....
completing the
schedule with 11
wins and only 1
loss and bringing
their three-year
record to 36-4.
Billy Ramey and
Kyle Shanahan
were named to
the Oklahoma
Billy Ramey
Coaches
Association (OCA) All-State team.
Jordan Renz, Daniel Rader, Kenny
Elmore and Cody
Brooks
were
selected to the
All-District team
on offense, and
defensive
AllDistrict players
were Shanahan,
Ramey,
Jon
Tate,
Chris
Gilman and Greg
Kyle Shanahan
Balandran.
Rader was · also
honored by the Oklahoma Coaches
Association
with
the
Regional
US ARMY DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE aylor Gilpin & Sarah Palke
GIRL
SCOUT
GOLD AWARD:
Lauren Effron &
Elizabeth Stangl
MARINE CORPS'
"Semper Fidelis"
(Music
Excellence
Shawn
Sen,
Lauren Effron
Scholastic
Excellence
A ward
(Academic
Excellence) - Melissa Martin; Distinguished Athlete Award- James Daniel
Rader
OKLAHOMA
ACADEMIC
SCHOLARS
Grades
9-12
cumulative GPA
3.7 /4 .0,
4
English, 3 Math,
3 Science, 3
Social Studies,
Shawn Sen
7 ACT, 1180
.JAT: Angel H. Alajaji, Carey B.
Bachman, Emily R. Bennett, Mack A.
Blackford, Erin A. Bolley, Caleb B.
Booth, Meray C.
Boustani,
Stephanie
M.
Bryan, Shayla
A.
Campbell,
Rachel
M.
Cancienne,
Elizabeth
R.
Casey, Kristine
K. Cease, Phillip
A. Coghill, Josh
Cook,
ChrisStephanie Bryan
topher J. Culver, Lauren M. Davis, Cara E. Dean,
Melodie G. Dunbar, Ryan D. Ensley,
David A. Fensler,
Justin D. Floro,
Jamie
L.
Freeman, Brian
M. Gresh, Michael L. Hays,
Ernest L. Heisten, james M.
Herrington, A.
Jordan Hintze,
Anne V. Hull]ames M. Herrington
inger, Nichole L.
Iarrusso, Kyle C. Iverson, Britni M.
Jaudon, Ashley E. Johnson, Megan M.
Johnson, Daniel K. Kennedy, Andrew
D. Kwok, Eric C. Larson, Sarah R.
Luttenberg,
Melisssa
L.
Martin, Cheisea
L.
Mcintosh,
Kristen
D.
McWilliams,
Timothy
MichaelsJohnson,
Michelle
L.
Midkiff, Stephen
Nicho/e larrusso
J. Miska, Jonathan D. Moore, Mindi R. Moses,
Christopher L. Murnan, Brooke E.
Newman, Sarah E. Pack, Sarah E. Palke,
Cassandra M. Palmer, Anthony
Pavilicek, James
Daniel Rader,
Christopher ].
Sakelaris, Ryan
D. Sears, Shawn
K. Sen, Ashl(an
Sepahvand,
Krista!
E.
Sergent, Kent N.
Shaffer, AnnaN.
Smith, Elizabeth
A. Stangl, AdriDaniel Rader
enne M. Stucky,
Elizabeth M. Thomas, Trung T. Tran,
Alejandro
Urueta,
Michelle
C.
VanSchoyck, Anna C. Wagner, Chelsea
R. Walker, Elizabeth Ashley Watts,
Nathan L. Wilson
Melissa
Ekstrand
&
Ryan
Ensley;
November
Chelsea
Mcintosh
&
Phillip Coghill;
December
Carey Bachman
&
Andrew
Ryan Sears
Kwok; januaryAdrienne Stucky & Mike Hays;
February - Lauren Davis & Beau Evans;
March - Kylie Battaglia & Hunter
Niemi; April Heidi Schwarzkopf & Caleb
Booth; May
Sarah Palke &
Eric Cornell
VALEDICTORIAN-SALUTATORIAN RECOGNITION
Valedictorians Top
1%
Elizabeth
Casey,
Cara
Dean, Melissa
Krista/ Sergent
Martin, Michelle
Midkiff, Stephen Miska, Sarah Pack,
Ryan Sears and Adrienne Stucky;
Salutatorians - Top 2% - Stephanie
Bryan, Anne Hullinger, Eric Larson,
Sarah
Luttenberg, Timothy
MichaelsJohnson, Shawn
Sen, Elizabeth
Stangl & Elizabeth "Ashley"
Watts
Underprivileged children benefited
from a special event that Union High
School and Intermediate High National
Honor Society students helped to run
May9.
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OF
SENIORS
THE MONTH
Melissa Marrin
August - Melissa
Martin & Shawn Sen; September - Anne
Hullinger & Daniel Rader; October -
SENIORS
OF
THE YEAR
Carey Bachman
& Mike Hays
Carey Bachman
National Honor
Society Lends
1
Helping Hand'
to Local Project
The project, co-sponsored by Helping
Hands, a local non-profit agency, and
the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife,
was organized to teach children about
fishing, including knot-tying, casting
and fish identification. Union students
served as mentors and accompanied the
children through various learnirlg stations, stopping along the way to bait
hooks and cast lines. In addition, the
chapters donated juice, granola bars,
fruit and peanut butter crackers to fill
more than 30 "snack sacks" for the
event.
According to National Honor Society
sponsor and Intermediate High business
teacher Tiffany Pittser, the event-the
first of its kind in Tulsa-was a big success and the children especially enjoyed
eating the snacks after fishing. National
Honor Society students volunteering
during the event were Blia Yang, Thanh
Nguyen, Matt Byford, Jessica Brennan,
Kayla Baggs and Morgan Taylor.
Scholar/ Athlete
award.
Ramey and Lee Hubbard
signed NCAA letters of
intent to play at Missouri
Southern
while
Bron
Phillips will be playing for
the NEO Golden Norsemen.
Boys ' and girls' cross
country teams both expe-
rienced
great
success throughout the season.
The girls placed
second at both
conference and
regional meets.
The boys placed
fourth at conference and third at
regionals. Both
Jonathan Summers
groups placed
fifth at state, representing Union's best
finish in many years. The boys were a
senior-laden team including Landon
Willets, Nate Swanson, Dustin Stubbs,
jonathan
Summers
and
Chris
Diaz.
Willets
has
signed a letter of
intent
with
Oklahoma Baptist University in
Shawnee. There
were no seniors
on the girls'
Chris Diaz
team,
so
all
return next year for, hopefully, a topthree finish at state.
With a 1-3 outing
in Yukon opening weekend,
the
season did
not
look
bright for the
Lady
Redskin
softball
team
which
was
ranked ninth all
Becky Nelson
season.
But
under the leadership of seniors Becky
Nelson, Jenny Egnor, Ashley Cruz and
Dee Tatum, the
team
pull ed
together for an
impressive 32-12
season record.
Winning regionals undefeated,
the team made
their
fourth
straight appearance at
State •
jenny Egnor
finishing eighth out of 32 teams.
Five members were selected
as All-Conference - Egnor,
Nelson, Jennifer Albright,
Jenny Leathers and Ashley
Cruz - and pitcher Nelson
and catcher Egnor were also nan1ed to
All-State.
Union's gymnastics team was the Level
5 State Champion, and five team members,
including
senior
Lisa
Dougherty, were
named
AllStaters.
Both
Dougherty and
Kelly
Somers
have
made
tremendous contributions to the
gymnastics
Lisa Dougherty
team.
Dougherty, a team
member for five years, was a three-year
All-Stater and part of state championship teams h er freshman and senior
years. Kelly has
competed at the
High School level
for two years and
received
the
Spirit of Union
Gymnastics
Award this year.
Competing in the
Special Olympics
World
Games
Kelly Somers
she won five
m edals, three of which were gold, and
took the all-around title.
This was a great year for the volleyball
team, marked by a third trip to the state
tournament in four years, and the reason was the leadership of the team's
four seniors. Sarah Palke, middle hitter, was starting
h er third year,
Erin Bolley was
team captain and
setter, Melissa
Ekstrand
was
right-side hitter
and
defender
and Jenny Corso
was an outside
hitter. Ranked at
Erin Bolley
the bottom of
the top ten pre-season, the team
achieved a ranking of fourth at one
point and never fell below seventh. The
seniors were also the backbone of the
team's first-ever Academic State
Championship for having the highest
GPA of any team in the state with a
cwnulative GPA of 3.89.
Seven seniors led the wrestling squad
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The following Union High School students were recipients of special awards
as listed:
Athletics (Cont. from Page 10)
ENGLISH: Creative Writing - Christy
Friesen; AP English Literature - Britni
Jaudon
HISTORY:
AP
Psychology
Elizabeth
Ashley Watts,
Stephen Miska &
Timothy
MichaelsJohnson
SCIENCE: Outstanding
AP
Chemistry
Student - Phillip Coghill, Chelsea
Mcintosh, Lauren Davis & Shawn Sen;
Outstanding AP Biology Student - Ryan
Sears & Elizabeth Casey; Outstanding
Physics Student - Chris Culver
Christy Friesen
ART: Most Talented Artist - jason
Miller; Appreciation - President of
NAHS - Amanda
Murray;
Outstanding Photography Student Leslie Palmer;
Outstanding
Humanities
Student - Erin
Bolley & Mack
Blackford
COMPETITIVE
SPEECH
&
DEBATE: Competitive Speech - Eric
Larson, Eric Cornell, james Herrington,
Tyler Phillips, Tyler Bridges & Ruby
Penn
Ruby Penn
FAMILY
AND
CONSUMER SCIENCES:
Outstanding Student
- Christine Yang
&
Cindy
Woodard;
American Heart
CPR
Kelly
Somers
MATHEMATICS:
Outstanding Math
Student - Elizabeth Casey
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Outstanding
Spanish Student - Keegan Thompson;
Outstanding French Student - Melissa
Martin; Outstanding German Student Britni Jaudon
VOCAL
MUSIC:
Outstanding
Vocal Students- Luke Byford &
Meray Boustani; Outstanding
Service to Choir
Kerrie
Blevins; Outstanding AP Theory
Student - Kristin Cease
DRAMA: Repertory Theater
Award of Excellence - Ben
Kirberger & Leslie Palmer;
Advanced Drama - Karah
Brown; Technical Theater
Vince Fusco & Jake Smith
BUSINESS:
Outstanding
Business Student
- Mike Hays & Jennifer Wilcox;
Most Valuable Player EPA Meeting
Planner - Tammy Bruner & Katie
Chisholm; Business Law - Timothy
Michaels-Johnson
Timothy MichaelsJohnson
OKLAHOMA
FOUNDATON
FOR
EXCELLENCE
ALLSTATERS $1,000
each: Anne V.
Hullinger,
Melissa
L.
Martin
&
Michelle
Midkiff
Michelle Midkiff
NATIONAL
MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS:
Elizabeth Casey, Phillip A. Coghill,
justin
Floro,
Melissa
L.
Martin, Jonathan
D. Moore, James
Daniel Rader &
A s h k a n
Sepahvand
NATIONA
L
MERIT
FINALISTS:
Elizabeth Casey
Anne V.
Hullinger,
Kristin
D.
McWilliams,
Michelle
c.
VanSchoyck, E. Ashley Watts & Anna
Smith
NATION A
MERIT
SEMI·
FINALISTS:
Christopher J.
Culver
DISTINGUISHED
GRADUATES:
Stephanie
Bryan, Shayla A.
Adrienne Stucky
Ca m p b el l ,
Elizabeth Casey,
Cara E. Dean, Chrystyle Galloway,
Anne Hullinger, Sarah Luttenberg,
Melissa L. Martin, Sarah Pack, Thao
Pham, Sarah Rempe, Shawn Sen &
Adrienne Stucky
OKLAHOMA
STATE REGENTS
SCHOLARSHIP ACT 131 Sub
Scores or SAT
combined score
of
1550
or
greater;
$5500
each - Melissa
Martin, Phillip
Coghill, Michelle
"Ning" Midkiff,
Angel Alajaji
Anthony
Pavlicek, Daniel Rader, Elizabeth
Casey & Britni Jaudon
KEY CLUB KIWANIS CLUB $1000
each - Shawn
Sen & Adrienne
Stucky
ROTARY CLUB
$1000 each
Melodie Dunbar,
Brian
Bailey,
Cassie Palmer,
Stephanie
Chris Sakelaris
Bryan, Chandra
McGechie & Shawn Sen ($500)
PTA SCHOLARSHIPS $300 each· Angel
Alajaji, Brian Bailey, Tim Banks, Kylie
Battaglia, Tamara Bruner, Katie
Campbell, Melodie Dunbar, Lauren
Effron, Christy Friesen, Joshua
Goleman, Joshua Huffman, Matt Johns,
Christina Liniger, Timothy MichaelsJohnson, Michelle Midkiff, Cassandra
Palmer, Sarah Rempe, Miranda
Roberts, Chris Sakelaris, Shawn Sen,
Laura Traylor, Amanda Trower
ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP
$6,000 - Michelle Midkiff
BOYAlRD $24,000 - Chris Sakelaris
COCA-COLA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Semi-finalist- Shawn
Sen
with heart, drive and leadership that
proved invaluable. Their example has
not gone unnoticed, and the younger
team
members
have begun to
turn the corner
into the world of
championship
athletes. Adam
Morgan
took
fifth at regionals, was chosen
as an alternate
for All-State and
received a scholKyle Iverson
arship
to
Jamestown College in South Dakota.
Senior swimmers included Kyle
Iverson, Heather Lawson, Brittany
Maguffee and Krista Volberding.
Maguffee and Volberding were state
qualifiers and participated in breaking
the varsity team
200-medley relay
record.
The
Lady
Redskin basketball team made
great strides this
season
and
ended with an
11-11
regular
Krista Volberding
season record.
The team was led
by a group of seniors - Sarah Becker,
Hope Cook, Jenny Corso, Shanna
Dorsey, Kelly Quillman and Dee Tatum
who supplied a lot of exciting
moments and tremendous effort on the
court.
Becker has signed with
Independence
Junior College,
and
Quillman
has signed to
play with Bacone
College.
Alan Daniels had
a great senior
basketball season - he was the
leading scorer at
Sarah Becker
23.0 points per
game; leading rebounder and leader in
steals and blocked shots. He was
named Conference Player of the Year,
All-District 7, All-Metro, All-State in the
Tulsa World and Daily Oklahoman,
Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State
Team, first team Tournament of
Champions and
Norman
Tournament.
Alan played in
the OBCA All·
Star game and
the OCA AllState game and
will attend the
University
of
Alan Daniels
Arkansas. Twoyear letterman
Kirk Helm started at forward and was
an integral part of the team's success.
He vyas selected to play in the Jim
Thorpe All-Star game. Kellen James,
Matt Medeiros and Sam Dash also
played vital roles in the team's journey
to the state finals.
Team managers
Mark Ritter and
Drew Bontrager
did a great job
and lent support
from the sidelines.
Eleven seniors
played a predomRyan Harrison
inant role in
boys' soccer. Ryan Harrison's superior
defensive skills were the key all season,
and he will continue his career at
Southwestern Oklahoma State. Matt
Grassmyer was
the third leading
scorer on the
team with five
goals and 14
assists. Harrison
and Grassmyer
were named to
AlFState,
and
Matt Richards,
who has signed
Matt Grassmyer
to play at The
Citadel, was honorable mention. Other
seniors contributing to the 8-4 season
were Scott Allen, Chase Buford, Ryan
Burchett, Austin Case, Beau Evans,
Dustin Lockhart, Julio Melendez and
Michael Wickberg.
The girls' soccer team was 9-5 on the
season. Becky Nelson set both the
career scoring record at 69 goals and
the single-season record with 31 goals
this year. Defenders Michelle Wilson
and Sarah Porter, along with goalkeepers Kelsey Egge and Kara Moore
anchored a tough defense. Sarah Palke,
the lone senior rnidfielder, performed
well on the outside and assisted as
sweeper after Sarah Porter's season
ended vvith a torn ligament. Chelsea
Franklin, with an aggravated knee
injury from last year, ended her senior
season before it was begun, but she continued to lend support at practices and
games. All-District honors went to
Nelson, Palke, Wilson and Lindsey
Hull. Honored at All-Conference were
Nelson and Porter. All-State selections
were Nelson and Palke.
Kylie Battaglia
was a four-year
starter on girls'
golf teams that
finished fourth,
third and second
at state in the
last three years.
she won the 6A
East
Regional
Kylie Battaglia
and led the team
to a second place
finish in the state tournament. Her
tenth-place finish and two-day total of
168 assured her a spot on the east AllState team.
Taylor
Gilpin
was a four-year
starter and senior captain of the
men's golf team
who earned AllConference and
All-State honors.
His career low
was a 68 in the
2002
Frontier
Taylor Gilpin
Conference
Tournament. Gilpin was the 2002 Union
recipient for the Wendy's High School
Reisman Award and the Army's
Outstanding Student-Athlete Award for
UHS.
A number of this year's track seniors
will have their names
in the Redskin
record book for
years to come.
Landon Willets
was state champion in the 1600
and 800 and has
been a member
of the 4x800
relay team for
Landon Willets
three years. His
time of 4:16 in
the 1600 and 1:53 in the 800 are not
only school records, but also some of
the fastest in Oklahoma. He will attend
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May-June, 2002
The PTA Coun cil Conin iuniq ue
Andersen Elementary
Five Union seniors were chosen as 2001-2002 National
Merit Scholarship finalists by
the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation (NMSC). Those
students are Anne V. Hullinger, Kristin D. McWilliams,
Michelle C. VanSchoyck, E.
Ashley Watts and Anna
Smith who attended the
Oklahoma School of Science
and Math in Oklahoma City.
To be selected as Merit scholars, students must demonstrate an outstanding academic record, be endorsed
and recommended by their
school principal, confirm
PSA T/ NMSQT (Preliminary
Scholastic Assessment Test/
Qualifying Test) performance
on the Scholastic Assessment
Test (SAT) or the American
College Test (ACT) and provide detailed information
about their scholastic accomplishments, school and community activities, educational
plans and goals.
awards are supported by
some 600 independent sponsors and by NMSC's own
ftmds. Sponsor organizations
include corporations and
businesses, company foundations, professional associations, and colleges and universities.
Chris Culver was selected as
a semi-finalist in the national
competition.
The PTA theme, "A Beacon for a Brighter Future,"
kicked off our school year. Andersen parents, faculty and staff helped students by giving them sup·
port and showing them that the future truly holds
exciting and rewarding possibilities. We hosted
an Open House for families and a welcome-back
breakfast for faculty and staff. This was a special
time to show our support and appreciation, and
teachers were provided funds to enhance the curriculum in their classrooms. To complete the
"Back to School Welcome," we provided popsicles
to all students at their first school assembly.
With education and safety as high priorities, we
hosted a Geography Bee and our first Safety Night.
We purchased updated maps and atlases for all
classrooms, and supplemental curriculum was also
purchased to enhance existing social studies and
reading programs. This year the Andersen
International Festival focused around the theme "A
World of Music" emphasizing learning about commonalities between countries and celebrations
through instrumental music, songs, dance and
entertainment.
Each year Andersen PTA continues to support programs that are beneficial to children such as
United Way, D-FY and Red Ribbon Week. Through
the leadership of PTA committees, special times
provided great memories such as free popcorn and
ice cream each month, snow cones on special owtsions, Reflections contest, Spirit Days, Chat-NChew, Super Kids Day and Skating Nights!
The September 11 tragedy affected our school
greatly, and we tried to help our students understand the need for patriotism by sponsoring a
number of special activities this year. We celebrated Great American Day, recognizing veterans
from the past as well as the brave fire fighters,
police officers and other workers in New York.
I would like to thank the PTA board members for
all of their hard work. A special thanks to Mr.
Williams and his staff for supporting the PTA and
helping us accomplish this year's activities. This
will be my last year at Andersen. I have met and
worked with so many wonderful people over the
past six years. Thank you for your support and for
the great memories!
janet Theis, Andersen PTA President
Though not qualifying for
scholar ship
competition,
seven other Union High
School seniors were named
National Merit Commended
Students in recognition of
their high academic performance on the PSA T/NMS QT
test. Those students include
Elizabeth R. Casey, Phillip A.
Coghill, Justin Floro, Melissa
L. Martin, Jonathan D. Moore,
James D. Rader and Ashkan
Sepahvand.
Boevers Elementary
What a change we see reflected on our children's
faces over a single school year. At the beginning
of the year there is the excitement of a new
teacher, classroom, friends and, of course, school
supplies. At the end of the year there's a new
maturity on their faces that only experiences and
the passage of time can bring. How many of us
can look back to our childhood and not remember
counting down the last few days of school? A few
months later counting how many more days of
summer vacation until school starts.
President's Comments
Greetings from the Union Council of PTAs. What a school year
we have behind us as we reflect on 2001-2002. As president of
the PTA Council it has been my honor to head up this group of
hard working, diligent and dedicated parents. At the end of the
school year, we remain committed to our Union District. Personally l wish to express my thanks
to past PTA presidents, board members and others for creating such a strong foundation upon
which to build. In addition, let's recognize this year's committee chairs and team members who
volunteered their time and energy, benefiting all our children.
PTA has always modeled itself to be an organization for children, and this year was no different with a theme of "Every Child ... One Voice." The events of September 11 changed us forever. However, we at Union have come through strong and dedicated to aid in the continuing
betterment of our district. What became a rocky emotional start turned into a strong banner
year for the PTA Council. Our parents have helped to make this year one of the strongest financially for PTA Council, and as a council, we have given careful consideration to what will make
our district and units better for the upcoming years.
Occasionally the need arises to blow our own horn in recognition of a job well done. Council
once again had a team of volunteers who worked diligently to make our district's PTA one of
the strongest in the state. Thank you, Dr. Burden, for the support you give to our Council as
well as to individual units. We are very aware of just how much that support means to our
organization and how rare it can be. Due to the strength of our volunteers, Council was able
to strengthen its programs and provide a strong start for the next PTA administration.
This was the year to re-invent our "Klothes Kloset" program and get our bus up and going to
deliver items to meet the needs of our students. Our Reflections Program was a tremendous
success, and not surprising when several winners went on to higher competitions. Due to
unprecedented fund raising from T-shirts, fleece jackets and jewelry sales, we were able to give
scholarships to every Senior applicant and set aside funds for next year's scholarships. As a
Council we also gave financial support to the Graduation Celebration that is so important for
our school and community and once again set aside funds for next year's activities. Drug-Free
Youth was also a benefactor of this year's Council budget. We are grateful to be able to support this group and their hard work for our district.
PTA Council stayed abreast of important legislation involving our district, and we made every
effort to pass information to local presidents and local units. Once again a fun, rewarding
breakfast acknowledged our team of bus drivers and support personnel for a job well done. We
also honored Teachers of the Year at a banquet that brought us back to school for a wonderful
time. Catch the Dream is up and running and in good stead for next year. It is impossible to
name all the programs and people it takes to run such a strong Council as Union's. Thank you
to each and every person involved. You are the spokes in a wheel that could not or would not
turn without you.
It is my great pleasure to announce a new Council position for next year. With this year's budg-
et, we are able to reserve funds for an arts appreciation program for our elementary schools.
This program is based on the "Meet the Masters" program currently in use at Darnaby.
Finalization is still in the works but be sure to look for this from next year's Council.
Finally I want to encourage all parents to become involved in our district PTA. Children always
have been and always will be the reason. This will be your greatest opportunity to connect
with other parents. Your kids wi ll see that you care and want to be involved in their education, so why not be a part of the largest volunteer group dedicated to children? I want to take
this opportunity to remind all of you of a simple and easy way to make a contribution and a
difference. Become a member of the PTA!
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as president of the PTA Council. It has been a great
experience.
Linda Dunbar,
Union PTA Council President
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Fine Arts Students Experience Outstanding Year
Union's Renegade
Regiment marching
band took yet another state title by winning the Oklahoma
B and masters
Association (OBA)
Marching Contest by
a stunning threepoint margin, and
they placed third at
the
Bands
of
America Regionals
in St. Louis. The
Regiment topped off
their stellar season
with a coveted performance in the
113 th
annual
Tournament
of
Ros es Parade on
New Year's Day in
Pasadena, California.
As this was Meray's second year to be
selected to All-State Orchestra, sh<
chos e to perform with that group.
Other
seniors
named to AllState Orchestra
were
Angel
Alajaji (cello),
Katie
Cease
(oboe),
Scott
Cornish (trombone) and Leigh
Martin (oboe).
Olivia Duhon and Luke Byford played the famous Anna and the King in
the Union High School musical.
All-State Band members included seniors Lauren Davis (baritone sax) and
Nichole Iarrusso (flute), with Natalie
Thompson acting as first alternate
flute .
Continuing its acclaimed tradition of
theatrical
excellence,
the
High
School Drama
Department presented Rodgers
and Hammerstein's The King
and I as its annual all-school
musical. Seniors Olivia Duhon
and Luke Byford played the
famous Anna and the King.
Other seniors in leading roles
included Kenny Elmore and
joab Somerville.
production of The Bald Soprano placed
first in Regional One-Act Competition
and went on to capture second at state.
Seniors Leslie Palmer and Ben
Kirberger were named regional and
state All-Stars. As part of YouthArts!
2002, Repertory Theatre presented
Shakespeare's The Tempest, a dramatic
and magical story of a usurped dukedom, sinister conspiracy, romance and
supernatural occurrences.
Members of the High School Jazz
Ensemble received Superior ratings
at the Pittsburgh State University Jazz
Festival. Seniors Scott Cornish, Brian
Gresh and Dominick Stephens earned
individual recognition for their
improvisational
solos.
Brian
Gresh (lead guitar) was named
to the 2001-2002
Oklahoma Music
Educators
Association
(OMEA) All-State
Meray Boustani
]azz Band. More
than 500 students statewide auditioned for the 19member ensemble.
Union's Repertory Theatre
Senior vocal music students selected to
the OMEA (Oklahoma Music
Educators' Association) All-State
Choir were Elliott Deasy, Olivia
Duhon, Emily Guinn, Danny
McClary and Joab Somerville.
Senior violinist Meray Boustani
was named to both All-State
Choir and All-State Orchestra.
posted
Union
Scott Cornish
more
winners
than ever in the history of the Scholastic
Arts Competition and had more Gold
and Silver Keys in Photography and
Digital Imaging than any other school in
the region. Senior Chap Ambrose was a
Gold Key Portfolio winner, and Gold Key
recognition went to seniors Ambrose,
James Herrington, jason Miller and
Leslie Palmer. Receiving Silver Key
recognition
were
seniors
Chap
Ambrose, Tawni
Faurot,
Scott
Martin, Kristen
McWilliams
Leslie
Palmer
and
Kayla
Thompson.
The Highsteppers
varsity
Chap Ambrose
dance and drill
team was one of
only five squads invited to perform on
New Year's Day at the 66th
Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl Classic
football game in Dallas, Texas. The
group joined drill teams from Kansas
and Texas, as well as the world-fan1ous
Kilgore College
Rangerettes, in
routines during
pre-game
and
half-time fes tivities.
The
Hi g hsteppers
received
the
pr es tigious
Cotton Bowl invitation after winning
the
Leslie Palmer
Marching
Auxiliaries
National
Dance
Championship in San Antonio, Texas, i
March 2001. The team has won seven
national championships since its formation in 1981, in addition to winning 21
consecutive Oklahoma State Dance and
Drill Team championships.
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Boevers Elementary (Cont.)
he years go by and our children grow up in a
olink of an eye. Enjoy every moment you can with
yo ur children and have a safe and wonderful summer.
Sue McCmry, Boevers PTA P1·esitlent
This has been a very busy year with all our activities. We started with our Fasco fund raiser in
September which raised approximately $8,000.
We had a tremendous turnout for our grandparents day, and I think the kids and grandparents
really enjoyed themselves. In October, we provided the Hero's assembly, and in November our second Annual Fall Carnival turned out great. We
helped sponsor book fairs in both November and
April for Mrs. Sanders, our librarian. In December,
we provided hot chocolate and candy canes for our
multiage classes as they read "Polar Express."
Teachers, students and parents spent a wonderful
evening together at our February Bingo Night. Our
staff and parents went above and beyond our goal
and had a wonderful time doing it.
The Annual Briarglen Run for Fun was held in
April. The weather was great, the kids had fun and
raised over $1,000 while having a good time and
getting fit. The profit will be used to update the
playground and have the track fixed. We were also
able to provide our third graders with a copy of
the 7itlsct World so they could read "Hank the Cow
)og." We provided owl pellets and butterfly larva
for the fourth grade classes and dinner for the
teachers on the evenings they stayed late for parent/ teacher conferences.
We've had a wonderful year, but we would not
have been able to obtain this goal without the
wonderful teachers, staff, parents and students at
Briarglen. I would like to thank the PTA volunteers for everything they have done this year;
we've had a lot of fun. I have enjoyed being your
president this year, and I am looking forward to
another great year.
Let's all work toward making Briarglen the "Best
Place to Be."
Glenda Pool, Briarglen PTA Presitlent
"The American Dream" -- in July who could have
guessed how timely and important that theme
would be to all of us. After the tragic events of
September 11, the patriotic theme we had earlier
chosen became identified with Cedar Ridge. Our
red and blue drip-dye T-shirts, the 40 "Flags by
Families" lining our parking lot and our second
graders performing "Stars and Stripes Forever"
made us, in a sense, the proud standard bearers
for the district.
Our Entertainment Book fund raiser was a huge
uccess; we exceeded our goal and put Mrs. Poole
1n a cage for a day. Both our fall and spring Bingo
Nights drew record crowds, and we were able to
give away sizable cash prizes to those winners.
Cedar Ridge received both the Oak Tree Award and
the Gold Acorn Award for 100% PTA membership
by both parents and teachers. We continued to
offer monthly Skate Nights and Pizza Days for our
students. Cedar Ridge participated in the Union
Schools Education Foundation Book Drive and was
awarded the $250 prize for collecting the most
books at an elementary site.
With the success of our fund raisers, we were able
to purchase the following items for our school:
"Inspiration" software site license, listening centers with headsets for our Media Center, and U.S.
and world maps. We had two nationally acclaimed
Character Counts multimedia assemblies, "Primary
Focus - Choices Count" and "Tug-0-War." It was a
great yea r at Cedar Ridge, and I would like to
thank our principal, teachers, staff, parents and
students who together make Cedar Ridge a great
place to be.
Sltaron Forbes, Cetltw Ridge PTA President
Roy Clark Elementary
stage curtains, gave each teacher a grant and are
in the process of ordering new playground equipment to be installed this summer.
We were excited to participate in Reflections,
Klothes Kloset, Catch the Dream, Red Ribbon
Week, Jr. Great Books and Meet the Masters programs. Darnaby added two Family Fun Nights this
year where families were able to eat pizza together and play Bingo for fun. We were also fortunate
to bring author Kenneth Thomasma to our school
as a part of our Celebration for Social Studies.
Thanks to the Darnaby Publishing Company, students were able to publish their own stories.
Thanks go to the hard-working and dedicated
members of the PTA Board. And thanks to the
many volunteers who have helped make this yea r
great for the ones who count the most -- the children. It was a privilege to serve as president of
such a great PTA unit.
judith Payton, Darnaby PTA President
Another exciting school year has come and gone at
Roy Clark. This year saw a 56% increase in PTA
membership, which earned an award from the PTA
Council for the most increase in membership, and
we had 100% participation from the teaching staff.
The Roy Clark famil y of teachers, parents and students showed their school pride by supporting the
PTA sale ofT-shirts carrying the slogan "Roy Clark
Elementary - Where Everyone Counts."
PTA kicked off the year with our annual tailgate
party, where we provided hotdogs, popcorn & pop
along with some fun activities for the price of a
PTA membership. We do this on the same night as
teacher curriculum night so we can entertain the
family while the parents spend time in the classrooms. It is always a fun event for everyone.
The efforts of a dedicated PTA Board and volunteers resulted in many successful fund-raising
activities and events. These well-organized activities were rewarded by the enthusiastic support of
the parents, children and staff. The fall and spring
Bingo Nights continued to be a huge success and
had to be held in the gymnasium to accommodate
everyone. This year was our first for having a Joga-Than, and we had overwhelming participation
with over 120 signing up the morning of the Joga-Than. The Accelerated Reader and Reflections
programs were once again very popular. Other
popular activities included Red Ribbon Week,
monthly popcorn sales, candy-grams and Catch the
Dream.
This year was an exciting year for the PTA at
Grove. We got to see the fruits of a three-year
labor of love when we purchased and installed new
playground equipment both on the front and the
back playgrounds. The Cherrydale fund raiser was
a big part of our fall activities along with a successful run with java Dave's. These events were so
successful we were able to have "The Gingerbread
House" for the kids to do their Christmas shopping
for family members at cost. The winners of the
Cherrydale Farms fund raiser were treated to a
limo ride and lunch for their hard work. We ended
the year with our Eagle Run, a Jog-a-Thon tradition
at Grove, which gives every child an opportunity
to be recognized for effort instead of dollars.
The Meet-the-Teacher Open House was very well
attended, and the sale of pre-packaged school supplies exceeded our expectations. We are very fortunate to have such a great group of dedicated
teachers and staff at our school, and we showed
them our appreciation during Teacher
Appreciation Week. Thanks to everyone who
helped make this year so exciting and successful,
and we look forward to the next school year. Since
this is the end of my second term as president I
would like to thank those have helped me throughout the two years and made a difference to our
children's education.
I have enjoyed my time as president, and I look
forward to continuing to play an active role in
PTA.
Dorothy Harris, Roy Clark PTA President
Da1'naby Elementary
Darnaby PTA has been fortunate again this year to
have the support of its parents and teachers. This
school year has been busy and productive with the
many volunteer hours given. We had three fantastic fund raisers this year -- jog-A-Than, Arts and
Crafts Show and Carnival. Each was a success,
which has allowed us to do a great number of projects for our school and teachers. We replaced the
Grove Elementary
Nicki Argo, Grove PTA President
Jarman Elementary
We began the year with lots of new faces, both in
students and parents. In September, Jarman
addressed the needs of all the school community
by setting up a spirit fence where people could
place reminders of our sympathy, concern and
patriotism for our country. Many of our students
were on a local TV newscast expressing their feelings.
The jog-a-Than was a major success, raising over
$24,000. That money allows the PTA to participate
in many other activities such as the national PTA
Reflections program, where our school had two
winners at the state level, one who had work submitted for national competition. The PTA provided curriculum grants to the teachers in the amount
of $150 each with extra allotments for some of the
May-June,2002 ___________________________________________________________________
NION
2002 Graduation
Celebration
During the wee hours of May 18, 200 2,
582 members of the Class of 2002
danced, sang, ate, played bingo, casino
games, volleyball, basketball, laser tag,
ran an obstacle course, slid down a giant
slide, grabbed money in a money
machine, attached themselves to a velera wall, boxed, h ad their posteriors
immortalized by an artist and finally sat
to watch over $14,000 worth of cash
and prizes given away. Tills was
Graduation Celebration. The biggest
party of their school careers could not
h ave taken place without many volunteers, donors and a great deal of Union
District support.
Students, their parents and teachers
extend a big Thank You to the following:
Union Schools Education Foundation,
Union PTA Council, Flintco Inc.,
Kimberly-Clark Corp., A-Max Sign Co.,
Broken Arrow Civitans, Arkansas
Valley State Bank, Boevers PTA,
roken Arrow Rotary Club, Andersen
.?TA, Darnaby PTA, Jarman PTA,
McAuliffe PTA, Peters PTA, 6th & 7th
Grade Center PTA, 8th Grade PTA, I-Hi
PTA, Barna Co., Carol & Duane Friesen,
Dr. Bill Evans, Quick Trip Corp., Sand
Springs Metal Processing Corp.,
Tammy & Craig Waggy, Moore PTA,
Briarglen PTA, Cedar Ridge PTA,
Grove PTA, First Christian Church of
Broken Arrow, W.D. Askew and Patti
Pitcock.
Grill, Sonic on 71st, Grady's American
Grill, Beth Bates, Salon 3711, Montego
Tanning Co., Secret Gardens Candle
Co., Moody's, Blockbuster, Navnit &
Smita Bhagat, Cheddar's, Graduate
Services, Chili's, Applebee's, Atomic
Burrito, Kwik Kar & Lube (91st &
Sheridan), Firestone Master Care
Service (71st),
Camera Gallery,
Brookside By Day, jim Norton Toyota,
Denny's, janet Theis, All American
Fitness & Racquetball (BA), Bell's
Amusement, Tulsa Drillers, Arby's
Restaurant (71st),
Green Onion
Restaurant, Hollywood 12 Theater,
Union PTA Council, The Perfect Touch,
Jennifer Nation for Calvin Klein, Office
Depot, Linens & Things, St. Louis Bread
Co., Chick-Fil-A and several anonymous donors.
Food donors included: Mazzio's Pizza,
Kim's Takee Outee, Bill and Ruth's
(71st and Mingo), Subway (71st and
Sheridan), Subway (4305 S. Mingo),
Subway (61st and Memorial), Quiznos
(71st and Hwy 169), Manhattan Bagels
(61st and Mingo), On the Border, Blue
Bell Creameries, Frontier Produce,
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Great Plains Bottling Company (Coke),
Fizzo - Mt. Spring Water, Sheraton
Hotel, Merritt's Bakery, Paradise
Bakery
(Woodland
Hills
and
Promenade Malls), Albertson's (Blst
and Yale), Wal-Mart Neighborhood
Market (81st and Sheridan), Reasors
(71st and Sheridan).
A big thanks to High School princip al
Dave Stauffer and ills staff for their
help and support. Also thanks to Randy
Craven and Art Naylor for still being
awake at 5:30A.M. To the UIHS staff and
principal Jarod Mendenhall and especially Steve Jehs, the lone custodian at
the event. Finally, thanks to the steering
committee: Knarig Alajaji, Diane
Bridges, Susan Effron, Linnie Bruner,
Janice Hopkins, Jackie Bryan, Suzanne
Hall, Diane Huffman, Janie Bates,
Nancy Swanson, Cindy Smith, LouAnn
Goleman, Diana Krause, Kathy Case,
Pam Lockhart, and m y shadow for
2003 , Benita Adams. As you can see
tills is a TEAM effort. Thanks so much
for all your work.
Suzanne Guy,
Graduation Celebration Co-Chair
Darn a by
secretary
LouAnn
Goleman
places fin·
ish in g
touches on
a poster
created by
elemen·
t a r y
school
children to
promot e
the recent
bond issue
supporting
the
purchase
of district
school
buses.
The following prize and services donors
were also integral to the success of the
event: Best Buy, Academy Sports and
Outdoors, Lee's Bicycles, A -Max Sign
Starworld Theater, Mardel's,
Co.,
Staples (71st St.), Lowe's, Pep Boys,
Village Inn, Tippin's, Dave DeShane,
Eyesite on 91st, Romano's Macaroni
Patrons Keep Union Rolling-Thank You!
the Communicator
The Communicator (USPS 097 430) is published bi-monthly with extra issues in October
and january by Union Public Schools, 5656 S.
129th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74 134·6711. It is
issued to patrons of the Unio n Public School
District free of charge. Dr. Cathy Burden is
Superintendent of Schools. Gretchen Haas.Bethell is Communications Director/Editor.
The Communicator staff includes Janie
Froman, Shannon Phillips and Beverly
Thummel. Periodicals postage paid at Tulsa,
OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
The Communicator, 5656 S. 129th E. Ave.,
Tulsa, OK 74134-6711, or call 459·3305.
Voters in the May 14, 2002, election
overwhelmingly passed Union's $1.5
million transportation bond issue,
enabling the district to address student
school bus needs for the n ext two years.
Of the 3,468 patrons casting ballots,
73.64% voted in favor of purchasing 14
regular route school buses, four special
education buses, two student activity
buses and a support veillcle.
The May 14 election was the second try
for the proposal. The first was on
February 12 when a $16.4 million capital improvements question passed but
the transportation issue failed-- -by just
one vote---to reach the 60% super majority required for school bond propositions. February 12 results reminded us
that every vote really does count, and
the May 14 election demonstrated the
kind of support n eeded to "Keep Union
Rolling." Thank you for going to the
polls!
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,Tarman Elementary (Cont.)
specialty areas. Additionally, we completed an out·
door covered patio with picnic tables, which pro·
vides shelter from both light rain and intense sun.
It will be a great place fur learning outside.
Our PTA meetings were fun due to entertainment
provided by the Patriot Choir, the fourth grade
Poetry Readings and the Jarman Hot Peppers and
all the Jump Rope Club. Beach Blanket Bingo was
the theme for our school social. With over 350 in
attendance, we vied for great prizes including a
$100 cash grand prize, graciously donated by a
Jarman family!
We wrapped up the year with a busy month,
including participation in the YouthArts! program,
the elementary track meet, a fifth grade "Survivor"
Celebration and lots of Mother's and Father's Day
festivities. One thing unique at Jarman is the
Reception held annually for Seniors who attended
elementary school here. It's nice for teachers to
see how well their students turn out. As always,
we are blessed to have great students; outstanding,
supportive parents, and teachers and administra·
tors whom we believe are second to none!
Lori Doran, Jarman PTA Presitlent
Thank you so much for allowing me to serve as
your president this year. It has been challenging
(Challengers· 1 should have known) and rewarding
all at the same time. We accomplished some won·
derful fund raisers, worked hard at making our
school a great place to be, and we are better and
stronger by working together.
How can we forget passing out coupon books, cat·
:tlogs, Bingo, Carnivals, collecting money, handing
out prizes, donuts, box tops, popcorn, landscaping,
Hospitality, concessions, directory, Historian,
Health & Safety, Catch The Dream, Book Fair,
Foundation,
Homeroom
Coordinators,
Membership, Klothes Kloset, Red Ribbon Week,
newsletter, T·shirts, school supplies, & Volunteer
Coordinator, Volunteers x 1000. Through these,
we gain wonderful things such as a playground
shelter and upgrades for the inside and outside of
our school.
The popcorn we popped, the ice cream we scooped
and the parties we celebrated make looking back
memorable and enjoyable. Our PTAvolunteers and
board were awesome, and our children and teach·
ers have been enriched by this year. We can only
dream of what next year will bring. Thank you for
making this year successful ·· Great job. I am truly
honored serving as your president.
Cindy Stone, McAuliffe PTA President
Moore Elementary
It is difficult to find the words to do justice to all
our PTA has accomplished this year. With the help
of our parent volunteers, we took on many reward·
ing projects.
Our year began with a wonderful faculty breakfast,
Meet Your Teacher and Kindergarten Orientation.
Fall brought Family Bingo Night, Jog·a·Thon and
our very first pie sale. In the spring, we held a sec·
ond Family Bingo Night and Silent Basket Auction,
a Carnival, and a Krispy Kreme donut fund raiser.
We also sponsored popcorn and ice cream days,
spirit days, class parties, monthly skate nights,
Klothes Kloset, Reflections, Red Ribbon Week,
teacher grants, Character Counts, fifth grade recog·
nition and much, much more.
Parental support has been wonderful at all of our
events. As a result, we have been able to purchase
benches and trash cans for the front and rear of
our school, an asphalt running track and many
other educational items for the classrooms.
We have had a very successful and rewarding year
and have done much for our children. I would like
to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to
everyone who has made this year so successful:
our principal, teachers, staff, board members, par·
ents and students. We have truly had a remark·
able year and have much to be thankful for.
Ruth Buesking, Mom·e PTA President
Peters Elementary
Peters PTA had a wonderful year, and it is because
of our incredible volunteers! Since our school has
a Traditional Learning Calendar (TLC) and a
Continuous Learning Calendar (CLC), our PTA
members have to be ready early in the summer
and hit the ground running with program plan·
ning and back-to-school activities.
We accomplished a lot this year and were involved
in making a difference in the lives of our children.
We had an impact on educational opportunities ··
for example, our Accelerated Reader Program grew
rapidly with the new incentive to receive Book-Fair
Bucks. PTA also funded many guest speakers for
our children, including the ever-popular "String
Man." Additionally, we were able to award Mini·
Grants to our teachers to help purchase books and
other visual aids for their classrooms.
Our hallways were always busy with moms and
dads helping in many ways. From Pumpkin
Grams, Popcorn Days and junior Great Books, to
events such as face painting and pizza lunches.
Bingo Night and the School Carnival were also
huge successes! PTA was involved in so many
things that brightened the school, even the reno·
vation of our Solarium- complete with a turtle
hotel and a beautiful rock walkway. There is not a
day that goes by that someone from the PTA is not
at our school making a difference for our children.
So, with a great big smile, we would like to high·
light this year at Peters:
P ; Parental Involvement
E ; Educational Opportunities
T ; Togetherness in our Work
E ; Entertainment
R ; Really Making a Difference
S ; Super Kids
janet jordan, Peters PTA President
Sixth/ Seventh Grade Center
Another whirlwind year has blown by. It seems
like only weeks ago that we corralled 2000+ sixth
and seventh graders through schedule pick-up.
The restless herd moved through the cafetorium,
from table to table, ordering yearbooks; purchas·
ing P.E. uniforms, spirit wear and book covers; and
comparing schedules. Mom and dad, soon forgot·
ten in the shuffle, found opportunities to join PTA,
receive Albertsons cards and enlist as volunteers
for upcoming activities.
THAT is what I'd like to talk about...VOLU NTEERS'
No PTA could function without them! From the
70+ ladies who served on the PTA board, to the
dozens of men and women who faithfully cl1aper·
oned the dances and fun nights, they are all price·
less! Not one event PTA sponsored could have hap·
pened without hosts of volunteers serving pizza,
manning the Jupiter jump, painting tattoos, organ·
izing luncheons, selling uniforms or making tele·
phone caUs ...the list goes on and on. I am indebt·
eel to each and every one of them. They made my
job easier!
I would especially like for Mr. Berumen and the
6/7th Grade staff to know how thankful I am for
the way they have supported the PTA.
Chaperoning those dances and fun nights after
spending long days and weeks with the students
required more than just a little patience and com·
mitment. It has certainly been a pleasure serving
as your president this year. Now, to the staff and
to the many wo nderful volunteers ... "Keep up the
good work!"
jeannette Amon, 6j7th Grade Center
PTA President
Eighth Grade Center
This year at the Eighth Grade Center has been a
year of new beginnings. We started the yea r with
a Back-to-School luncheon for the teachers and
staff. Our PTA Board volunteered for three days of
helping with schedule pick-up, selling Book- Sock ~
and welcoming the students to their new sur·
roundings.
We started something new at the Eighth Grade
Center ·· Afternoon Mixers! Teachers stayed after
school and opened up the computer labs for games
and the gym for basketball, volleyball and ping·
pong games. We also held dances and concessions
in the Commons. These were a great success due
to the very hard work of volunteers, staff and
administration. Students attended our first Mixer
in record numbers, and at our last Mixer, we
included inflatable games and toys. We experi·
enced great teacher and staff support during our
Mixers ·· we could not have had them without their
help. l am sure future eighth grade students wi ll
enjoy this new tradition! Due to the success of the
Mixers and pizza lunches, we were able to give the
staff $6,000 in Mini-Grants to purchase items to
enhance the learning process for the students. We
ended the year with Teacher Appreciation Week,
serving the teachers lunch, giving away door
prizes and putting goodies in teachers' mail boxes.
Our PTA volunteers spent many hours monitoring
testing, serving pizza, chaperoning the Mixers,
assisting in the classroom, D-FY, Character Counts,
and Media Center. The Eighth Grade PTA Board
worked hard and enjoyed helping to make our
school the best it could be! I only wish we could
stay another year! I have enjoyed working with
Mr. Bushyhead, the teachers, staff and PTA Board
I am truly sad that this school yea r had to come to
an end. Thank you for the privilege of wo rkin g
with such great people!
Irene Castell, Eighth Grade Center·
PTA President
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Hullinger, johns Named 2001-2002 Miss and Mr. Union
Seniors Anne Hullinger and Matt Johns
spirit vice president of Student Council
were crowned Miss and Mr. Union durand was active in National Honor
ing ceremonies at Union High School's
Society, Bowling Club and Renaissance.
Performing Arts Center. The honor repHe was selected for the Mr. Union
resents the highest award bestowed
Royalty his junior year and served as a
upon Union juniors and seniors and ....------.,.,.........,
recognizes well-rounded students
who excel in several areas of student
life.
The annual selection process for
Union royalty begins with a student
body nomination of ten top girls and
boys from each grade. Those 40 candidates are placed on a ballot for
student voting and are evaluated by
teachers based on demonstrated
school spirit, positive leadership,
character/integrity, contribution to
class and scholarship. The final
selection is determined by grade
point average (20%), teacher recomMr. and Miss Union, Matt Johns and Anne Hullinger (center)
Mr. Union Matt Johns is the son of are flanked by senior royalty Eric Cornell and Kylie Battaglia mendation score (30%) and student
vote (50%).
Steve and Cheryl Johns. He was the (left), and Lacey Heatly and ]on Tate (right).
Leadership & Achievement Characterize 2001-2002 Seniors of the Month
Anne HUllinger and Daniel Rader were
September Seniors of the Month. Anne
served as Senior Class executive officer,
varsity vo eyball manager, and was a
membeu of Student Council, National
Honor ~0.ciety, Redskins for Christ and
French G1uo. Daniel was a member of
~~~~.;.:.l..,...._
Drug-Free Youth. Chelsea was active in
History Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Young
Democrats and Renaissance.
Phillip Coghill and Chelsea Mcintosh
were November Students of the Month.
Phillip was a member of the Renegade
Regiment marching band, Key Club and
Cross Club, Renaissance and varsity golf
team. Hunter was a member of Student
Council, Teepee Crew and was active ·
senior class activities.
Carey Bachman and Andrew Kwok
received December honors. Carey was a
varsity cheerleader and a member of
National Honor Society, Student
Council, C.O.R.E., Clean Team and Red
Cross Club. Andrew was a member of
the Renegade Regiment and jazz band,
National Honor Society, Tri-M Music
Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and
Drug-Free Youth.
Caleb Booth and Heidi Schwarzkopf
were April Seniors of the Month. Caleb
was a member of Redskins for Christ,
National Honor Society, Choir and
played a role in the all-school musical,
The King and I. Heidi was active in
Student Council, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes and Spanish Club.
January Seniors of the Month were Mike
Hays and Adrienne Stucky. Mike was
active in Busines s and Professional
Association, National Honor Society,
Red Cross Club and C.O.R.E. Adrienne
was a Student Council representative
and member of the National Honor
Society, French Club and French Honor
Society.
Seniors of the Month for May were Eric
Cornell and Sarah Palke. Eric was a
member of National Honor Society,
International Thespian Society, Union
Avenue Singers, Repertory Theatre, TriM Music Honor Society and served as a
school mascot. Sarah was a m ember of
Drug-Free Youth, Clean Team, Bowling
Club and varsity volleyball, track and
soccer teams.
Lauren Davis and Beau Evans were
,!iebn:tar honorees. Lauren was a member of the Renegade Regiment marching
band anti jazz band. Beau was a member o ~the Renegade Regiment and drum
line, pia ed goalie on the varsity soccer
team, ~aml was active in National Honor
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so~c;!i~et~~ljand Drug-Free Youth.
March Seniors of the Month were Kylie
Battaglia and Hunter Niemi. Kylie was
a member of Student Council, National
Honor Society, Drug-Free Youth, Red
What an incredible year we have had at the I· High.
We welcomed Sean McDaniel as our new assistant
principal, and he was been a wonderful addition to
our school administration. On a sadder note, we
said goodbye to Ms. Herron as she ventured on to
new opportunities in Virginia. She will be missed.
Senior royalty included Kylie Battaglia,
Lacey Heatly, Eric Cornell and Jon
Tate. Junior royalty included Callie
Blythe, Mallory Fuhrmeister, Daniel
Castell and Brad Winham.
Miss Union Anne Hullinger is the
daughter of Hallett and Nancy
Hullinger. She served as the Senior
Class executive officer and was a
National Merit Finalist. Anne was
active in Student Council, was selected as the September Senior of the
Month, and was a member of the
Miss Union royalty her junior year.
Anne's future plans include pursuing
a degree in international relations.
Union High Schoo recognized two outstanding stu€1.ents each mol'lt or leadership and academic achievements. 'fhe
fo owing students C:!Fe the honorees:
UHS mascot. Matt plans to attend
Oklahoma Christian University an
become a youth director.
,.
Schedule pickup was a breeze as we helped sever·
al hundred students get their schedules, parking
permits, athletic passes and, of course, PTSA mem·
berships. Our Hospitality committee hosted
luncheons for back-to-school , Christmas and
Teacher Appreciation Week. The teachers and staff
supported PTSA, as shown by their 100% partici·
pation in our membership drive. Directories were
sold throughout the year, and we decorated a
birthday window in the building each month to
celebrate with our students. PTSA volunteers who
kept track of students' volunteer hours aided the
counselors. The Reflections entries were very
good, and we had a state winner in photography.
Several teachers were recognized through our
Catch the Dream committee, and we had a PTSA
volunteer on the school Character Counts commit·
tee to support our facult y.
The highlight of our PTSA events, for our students,
is our quarterly pizza lunch. Thanks to their par·
ticipation, we raised enough funds to make pur·
chases for the school. Stop by the Commons and
notice the beautiful artwork on the walls fund ed
by PTSA.
Finally a personal thank you to my officers, board
members, Mr. Mendenhall, Mr. Chargois, Mr.
McDaniel, Jan Shanahan and Debbie Seawright for
their commitment and support. You made this the
easiest president's position in the district. It has
been my pleasure to serve with all of you.
Edie Cohoon, Intermediate High School
PTSA President
High School
Can you believe the school year is over?! It goes
by so fast, especially for the seniors ·- pouf and it's
gone. At the High School we had high hopes for
great things to happen. Schedule pickup went
wonderfully, we had plenty of volunteers, and we
had a back-to-school breakfast for the teachers
which was well attended. We had some wonderful
ideas fo r fund raisers but couldn't quite seem to
get them off the ground. The money we raise goes
to cover necessary expenses like the directory and
teacher luncheons, but the remainder goes toward
scholarships.
Back to School night was very well received by
everyone and lots of people took advantage of
College and Career Night to check out the various
schools throughout the nation that came to tell us
how wonderful their college was and why we
should choose them. This is the first year we had
to cancel After-Prom breakfast because of low
attendance last year. Hopefully it won't be
dropped altogether because those who do attend
have a great time, and it is a safe place for them to
be with their friends.
Of course everyone looks forward to Graduation
Celebration, staying up for six hours and winning
lots of prizes throughout the night, playing games
and having a great time with one last memory of
High School and all their buddies ·- one final
blowout party before college and the real world set
in.
Suzette Baker, High School PTSA President
PTA Presidents
2002-2003
Union PTA Council
Suzette Baker
Andersen Elementary
Andrea Chenoweth
Boevers Elementary·
Leah Overstreet
Glenda Pool
Cheryl Perkins
Clark Elementary
Margaret Matos
Darnaby Elementary
Marsha Mathis
Grove Elementary
April Hughes
Jarman Elementary
Diana Day
Cindy Stone
Moore Elementary
Suzanne Mobley
Peters Elementary
Krista Bell
Front Cover
6th/7th Grade Center
Dorothy Harkrider
Balloons and confetti rained down on the
Union Class of 2002 at the Oral Roberts
University Mabee Center as they were offi·
cially declared graduates of Union High
School.
8th Grade Center
Wanda Keeling
Centerfold Cutlines
(Clockwise from top left) Dulce Contreras,
Renika Elation & teacher janis Fowler; Pete
Price, Melissa Ekstrand & Michael Farmer;
Senior Class secretary jordan Hintze and
vice president Gerald Buchanan; Jamie
Freeman & Carrie Reese, and josh Ozment &
Superintendent Dr. Cathy Burden
I want to thank everyone on the board of PTSA. It
was a tough year, but with their help and support
we made it. And as everyone knows you get by
with a little, or in this case a lot of, help from your
friends. THANK YOU so much for the wonderful
support you gave me. 1 couldn't have made it
through the year without your encouraging words.
You all deserve a big pat on the back and lunch at
the Olive Garden!
Nona Nordstog
Members of the Union High School Red Cross Club honored members of a local fire station by organ·
i_zing an "Appreci'!tion D'!y" ~arlier. this spri':'g. !"he stu~ents spent the afternoon performing odd
JObs around the fire statw':', mcludmg washmg fire engmes, planting flowers and cooking dinner.
Red Cross faculty sponsor IS Teresa Hudson.
High School
Benita Adams
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Athletics
(Continued from Page 11)
Oklahoma Baptist on a track scholarship. Anthony Keys and C.j. Blakely
were members of the school-recordholding 4xl00 relay team and pole
vaulter Stephanie jones holds the
school record and finished second at
state. Other seniors making major contributions were Dustin Stubbs, Greg
Balandran, Sara Brammeier, Chris Diaz,
Stephanie Iervolino, Lee Hubbard, Nate
Swanson, Kent Shaffer, Sarah Becker
and Sarah Palke. Our seniors will be
missed, and they have left behind the
legacy of a work ethic which will be the
standard for years to come.
Meg han Hight
four
lettered
years in tennis
and finished in
the top eight all
four years in the
state
tournament.
Angela
Turnbow,
a
Meghan Hight
three-year letterman, was the
most improved during that time, evidenced by her fourth place finish at
state. Andrea Weinberg, a two-year letterman, transferred into the district late
last year and has
established herself as a reliable
doubles player,
finishing eighth
at number one
doubles. Fouryear letterman
Dean Aulerich
has contributed
to the team's
success by filling
Dean A u/erich
in where needed
in both singles and doubles . The team's
3.7 average GPA speaks to their dedication and hard work in the classroom as
well.
Union Public Schools
5656 S. 129th E. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134-6711
www.unionps.org
The 2002 baseball season was another
successful one for Union, posting a 36-9
record that included thTee tournament
championships and culminating in a
second straight
appearance in
the state tournament. The Redskins were led all
season by a
Tim Lawrence
strong starting
rotation headed
by All-Metro performers Nathan Gates
and Nick Jones, followed by Metro AllStars Adam Kirkendall and Kenton
Oates. The bullpen core of Blake
Covington, Dustin Sherry and Andrew
Wells were also instrumental throughout the year. Making the All-State team
for their offensive efforts were Tim
Lawrence and jordan Renz. All-Metro
players included Brian Walker and
Stephen Robison, Metro All-Star Billy
Ramey, Eric Smith and Ryan Brown.
Brown also received high recognition for
ALL ABOARD FOR
MARDI
GRAS!
A lternative School
students,
from
left, josh Phillips,
jessica Gibbons,
Brittany Cerny,
Amanda Bishop,
Duan e johnson
and Pam Cooper
(seated), board the
Mardi Gras train
in preparation for
the school's annuaL Spring Dance.
Students and faculty worked many
long hours before
and after school
to create decorations
for
this
year's
event,
which boasted its
largest
attendance ever.
his defensive play at shortstop as did
Steven Ptak for his quality performance
b ehind the plate, and infielder Josh
Naylor was the Nick Crosby Award winner.
Class of 2002
Scholarship Recipients (Cont.)
Ashkan Sepahvand , Kristi Sergent,
Kent Shaffer, Amanda Shawver,
Mark Simpson, Anna Smith ,
Eric Smith, Dana Solensky,
Elizabeth Stangl, Dylan Steen ,
Amy Stevens , Crystal Rose Stewart,
Adrienne Stucky, Jonathan Summers,
Kendall Swinehart,
Nick Switzer, Jennifer Taylor,
Chelsea Teachman, Dave Thomas,
Michelle Thomas, Trung T. Tran ,
Laura Traylor, Amanda Trower,
Angela Turnbow, Alejandro Urueta,
Monica Vega, Anna Wagner,
Carrie Walker, Chelsea Walker,
Kristy Ward, Ashley Watts,
Andrea Weinberg, Nate Wiles,
Emily Wilkerson, Landon Willets,
Akiyyah Williams, Lori Wills,
Ashley Wilson, Jara Wilson,
Michelle Wilson and James Bradley Witty

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