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Oct, 2017

Get ready for laughs at “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Nov. 1-2-8-9

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Putnam County Spelling Bee | Comments: 0

[Posted October 20, 2017] “It’s one of the funniest shows we’ve done at Uni. We are just sitting there and laughing our heads off at each rehearsal. It’s just a funny show. So says Uni’s Director of Theater Arts, Ronnie Sperling ‘76 of the Fall 2017 Uni theater production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” that starts November 1 at the Stivelman Theater on campus. “The interesting part is there is audience participation in it,” noted Sperling. “The authors of the show not only were the authors, they […]

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Sep, 2017

Uni’s annual Career Day coming October 26 and you are invited!

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Career Day | Comments: 0

[Posted September 15, 2017] “As part of our efforts to increase career readiness, University Senior High will host our third annual Career Day on October 26, 2017 from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. It is with great enthusiasm that we ask you to support our students and school by volunteering your time to present to students that day.” Any Uni alum who would like to give students a glimpse of what they do is welcome to participate. You’ll be speaking to two classes for 20-25 minutes each and get a guided tour […]

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Jun, 2017

UHEF awards four senior scholarships

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: UHEF Outstanding Community Service Award, Jack Moscowitz Award, scholarships, Sharon Mednick Scholarship | Comments: 0

[Posted June 1, 2017] One of the most rewarding activities of the Uni Hi Education Foundation is to honor seniors with special scholarship awards made possible by alumni donations. This year, four seniors received UHEF recognition at a special on-campus awards ceremony on May 24: (Photo above: Uni Director of Theater Arts Ronnie Sperling with Alyssa Suzukaawa; below: Sperling and Kate Im. Courtesy: Ivan Finkle/UHEF) Community Service Scholarship: Given to a graduating senior in recognition of their outstanding service to the Los Angeles community: Kate Im and Alyssa Suzukawa Sharon […]

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May, 2017

You’re invited to “Nourish Your Senses” on June 3

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Kerri Eich, Nourish Your Senses | Comments: 0

[Posted May 29, 2017] Uni’s indefatigable chief of health and environmental science programs, Kerri Eich is staging the second “Nourish Your Senses” seminar on campus on Saturday, June 3, with the public happily invited to attend. You’ll hear from Eich and: Sarah Greenfield, owner of Fearless Fig Mindy Schleger, owner of Food Fitter Don Smith, soil expert for Kiss The Ground The series will be presented from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. in the Amphitheater on campus, with thanks for grant funding from HMC Architects. You can learn how understanding food better […]

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Apr, 2017

Uni Health & Fitness Fair coming April 27: You are invited!

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Kerri Eich, Uni Health & Fitness Fair | Comments: 0

[Posted Apr. 4, 2017] Uni’s unique health and international foods program will be showcased during the school’s Open House on Thursday, April 27 with its ninth annual Health & Fitness Fair. Organized by irrepressible teacher Kerri Eich, the showcase will be open from 5-7 p.m. on campus. “In my class, we rotate students through 14 different jobs that support our weekly healthy meal preparation. Every student manages their own garden plot where they cultivate food and learn about nutrition and the health benefits of food. Every year our class organizes […]

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Feb, 2017

Uni to let its “Freak Flag” fly with “Shrek the Musical” opening April 19

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Ronnie Sperling, Shrek the Musical | Comments: 0

[Posted Feb. 5, 2017] Nasty will be nice and West Los Angeles will be “ogre-the- moon” when Uni Theater Arts troupe presents its production of “Shrek The Musical” beginning April 19th, 2017. The family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save Princess Fiona from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others. Setting off with his […]

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Jan, 2017

Memorial Service for Dick Kampmann on Saturday, Feb. 4

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Dick Kampmann | Comments: 0

[Posted Jan. 30, 2017] To honor the greatest coach in University High School history – Dick Kampmann – a memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at Uni’s Stivelman Theater on Saturday, February 4, beginning at 11 a.m. Street parking is available and all are welcome. Kampmann passed away on January 23, aged 92, at his longtime home in Santa Monica and was surrounded by family and friends until the end. Many inquiries have been made about donations, flowers or gifts. Kampmann’s son, Bill Stimming, asks that […]

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Jan, 2017

Coach Dick Kampmann: 1925-2017

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Dick Kampmann | Comments: 5

[Posted Jan. 24, 2017] One of University High School’s legendary teachers has passed away. A note sent to friends last night stated: “With deep sadness, this message is to inform you that Coach Dick Kampmann passed away this afternoon at 2:12 p.m. at his home in Santa Monica. He was with family at the end and at age 92, lived a full and meaningful life. He and [wife] Deb are now once more united, forever. “[Son] Bill Stimming is now busy making the necessary arrangements and there will be a […]

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Dec, 2016

Inaugural Uni Film Festival slated for April 28-29

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Film Festival | Comments: 0

[Posted December 15, 2016] Los Angeles is the long-time home of the U.S. entertainment industry and in the heyday of the Hollywood studios, Uni’s was its favored high school, with alums such as Jeff Bridges, Ryan O’Neal, Elizabeth Taylor and Norma Baker, later known as Marilyn Monroe. So Uni and the UHEF will partner this spring for the first University High School Film Festival, over two nights in late April, at the renovated Stivelman Theater: April 28: Friday ~ Student Film Festival (4 p.m.) April 29: Saturday ~ Alumni reception […]

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Dec, 2016

“Shrek The Musical” auditions coming

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Shrek the Musical | Comments: 0

[Posted December 8, 2016] “The Fantasticks” was a major-league hit for the Uni theater team, but there’s no rest, especially with another show to do! Uni’s Director of Theatre Arts, Ronnie Sperling, has booked Disney’s “Shrek The Musical” for the spring, bringing the beloved green ogre to the stage of the re-vitalized Stivelman Theater next April 19-22. But first there has to be a cast. So, auditions for the show will take place at the Stivelman Theater on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 13-14, with callbacks on December 15. Students interested […]

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