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Jan, 2016

“Cambodians” of S ‘56 getting ready for 60th

By: admin | Tags: Class of 1956 reunion, Cambodians | Comments: 3

[Posted January 7, 2016] Carolyn Vena S ‘56 – wildly named the “Cambodians” – has the details on their 60-year reunion: Pictured above: A classic 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop in “Tropical Turquoise” “I would very much appreciate it if you would include information about the upcoming S’56 – 60th Reunion. The Cambodians will be celebrating on Saturday, June 4, 2016 starting at Noon at The Beach Club in Santa Monica. More information will be sent out at the beginning of February. “The ‘Ad Hoc Committee’ has tried calling […]

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Jan, 2016

Auditions scheduled for “Disney’s High School Musical” at Uni

By: admin | Tags: Uni Theatre Arts, Disney's High School Musical | Comments: 0

[Posted January 6, 2016] The unstoppable Uni Theatre Arts team, fresh off the success of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” is readying its spring spectacular, “Disney’s High School Musical.” Theatre Arts chief Ronnie Sperling ‘76 posted this note, with the first step: auditions. “Exciting news! The University High Spring Musical is Disney’s High School Musical. “Auditions are Tuesday, January 19th and Wednesday, January 20th. Callbacks are Thursday, January 21st. The auditions will be held in Stivelman Theater from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please be on time and expect […]

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Jan, 2016

Painless ways to help Uni in 2016!

By: admin | Tags: Uni signage, Amazon.com, Ralphs Rewards Card | Comments: 0

[Posted January 2, 2016] With the start of a new year, how about taking a few minutes to help Uni by making your purchases go a little further! Here’s how: Use your Ralphs Rewards Card: One of the easiest ways to donate to Uni is via the Ralphs Rewards Card. As part of its Community Contribution program, from 1-4% of monthly purchases made by members is sent to Uni, but only if you designate the school by linking it to your Rewards Card. Have your card handy (you’ll need the […]

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Jan, 2016

Warriors & Wildcats Report no. 30 now posted

By: admin | Tags: Warriors & Wildcats Report no. 30 | Comments: 0

[Posted January 1, 2016] Happy New Year, Warriors and Wildcats! And with the new year comes issue 30 of the Warriors & Wildcats Report: Uni student body snapshot: 1,670 students in 2015-16 Uni yearbooks project accelerating; launch coming soon! Massive renovation project at Emerson Middle School dedicated 60-year reunion of the Cambodians ’56 announced for June 4! Contribute to Uni via Amazon.com or your Ralphs Rewards Card! A third U.S. general was closely affiliated with Uni! Class names update: crazy names from the 1930s! Click here to get issue no. […]

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Dec, 2015

Uni in 2016: 1,670 students in grades 9-12

By: admin | Tags: demographics | Comments: 0

[Posted December 28, 2015] The Los Angeles Unified School District requires that each of its school collect a census of the student body for each academic year. For the 2015-16 year, Uni’s demographic spread as of December was: Hispanic: 916 students (54.9%) Black: 399 students (23.9%) White: 172 students (10.3%) Asian: 126 students (7.5%) Filipino: 34 students (2.0%) Pacific Islander: 7 students (0.4%) American Indian/Alaska native: 4 students (0.2%) Unknown: 12 students (0.7%) The total of 1,670 students, in grades 9-12, is a different reality from the 3,000+ students that […]

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Dec, 2015

USAF General Roger Peterson S ‘47 retires

By: admin | Tags: Paul Dettmer, Rick Ostiller, Paul Godfrey, Roger Peterson | Comments: 0

[Posted December 20, 2015] Roger Peterson S ‘47 sent in a contribution to the UHEF along with happy news of his retirement: “[I] will finally retire after 75 years on a payroll including the United States Air Force (37 years from Private to Major General), United Technologies (10 years), Swiss Bank Corporation (12 years) and finally SunSouth Bank (14 years).” He notes that “Thanks to you wonderful taxpayers, [I] received military scholarships to UCLA (B.S.), University of Colorado (M.S.), Harvard and CalTech.” He retired from the Air Force on June […]

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Dec, 2015

Did you get the UHEF Annual Newsletter?

By: admin | Tags: Annual Newletter | Comments: 0

[Posted December 17, 2015] Two fall traditions in Los Angeles: Uni opens its doors for a new academic year The Uni High Education Foundation publishes its annual newsletter For 2015, the UHEF Annual Newsletter, edited by UHEF Co-President Judy Wolfenstein, runs to 20 pages, with features including: A list of all UHEF donors for the 2014-15 school year How your UHEF donations are used Recaps of class reunions held during the year UHEF annual scholarship awards A history of the Stivelman Theater on campus Class notes from 1939-1999! The newsletter […]

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Dec, 2015

Massive Emerson Middle School modernization project dedicated

By: admin | Tags: Emerson Middle School, Steve Zimmer, Dimone Watson | Comments: 0

[Posted December 16, 2015] One of Uni’s main feeder schools, Emerson Middle School, has been under construction for almost two years, receiving its first major improvement work since 1940! Pictured above: Emerson principal Dimone Watson (Photos courtesy Howard Fine/UHEF) The project was formally dedicated on November 18, in the new gymnasium, which rises above Selby Avenue. Board of Education President Steve Zimmer, who dedicated Uni’s new field and track on October 18, presided over the ceremony. (www.utahcnacenters.com) The Emerson facilities improvement program included: New gymnasium, with a basketball court, dance […]

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Dec, 2015

Warriors & Wildcats Report no. 29 now posted

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[Posted December 15, 2015] Now posted is issue 29 of the Warriors & Wildcats Report, with important news for those of you who want to see your senior-class photo online: New project will bring Uni’s 90+ yearbooks to the Web in 2016! Sparking success for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” News of Uni’s revived Speech & Debate Team! Uni class reunions schedule for 2016! Contribute to Uni via Amazon.com or your Ralphs Rewards Card! News from and about class members from 1947, 1949, 1968 and 1975 Class names update: […]

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Dec, 2015

Gallery: “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”

By: admin | Tags: Ronnie Sperling, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown | Comments: 0

[Posted December 7, 2015] Lots of laughs, singing and enthusiastic stagecraft added up to four marvelous performances of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Uni’s Stivelman Theater last weekend. Pictured above: The happy cast of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (All photos courtesy Ronnie Sperling) “The show rocked,” noted Ronnie Sperling ‘76, Uni’s Director of Theater Arts, who oversaw the production, and was able to share some of the following moments from the show: Coming up next: “Disney’s High School Musical,” in performance from April 26-29! Mark your […]

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