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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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Nov, 2016

UHEF at work: Uni’s upgraded College Center

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Steve Kirsch, Paula Van Norden, Mednick College Center | Comments: 0

[Posted November 20, 2016] Your contributions help the UHEF support University High School with resources beyond what it can obtain on its own. Pictured above: Uni College Center Director Paula Van Norden in the refurbished College Center (Photo courtesy Ivan Finkle/UHEF) A recent case in point: Uni’s Mednick College Center. Started with a $50,000 grant from Steve Kirsch ‘74 and his wife Michelle through their Steve and Michelle Kirsch Foundation in 1999, and named for the late long-time Uni lead counselor, Sharon Mednick, the College Center’s infrastructure had faded over […]

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Nov, 2016

David Nwaba ‘11 now playing for L.A. D-Fenders

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Dvid Nwaba, Steve Ackerman | Comments: 0

[Posted November 15, 2016] Congratulations to David Nwaba ‘11, who made the roster of the Los Angeles D-Fenders, the NBA Development League team of the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He’s made an immediate impact off the bench, scoring 11 points (and seven rebounds) in the season opener vs. Iowa and then 15 points (and five rebounds) at Santa Cruz, both wins for the D-Fenders. Check out his two-hand finish of a fast-break alley-oop pass here. Nwaba’s Uni coach, Steve Ackerman ‘89, was a proud spectator for the season […]

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Nov, 2016

Alumni Re-filling the Uni Library!

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Library Wish List | Comments: 0

[Posted November 7, 2016] Thanks to the direct support of Uni alumni, the first Wish List of books for the Uni library has been completely exhausted and a second list of titles posted for your inspection! Uni alumna and school librarian Tascha Folsoi ‘86 shared the good news: “The entire list of books on robotics has been purchased! This is really exciting for us, particularly as the request for this topic was student-generated. The next list is pulled from a list of student requests for specific books, both novels and […]

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Oct, 2016

Alumni Now Buying Books for the Uni Library!

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Library | Comments: 0

[Posted October 31, 2016] There’s no gift like the gift of learning. Uni alumni are making that happen by buying books for the school library via a new program using Amazon.com’s Wish List program. Coordinated jointly by Uni alumna and school librarian Tascha Folsoi ‘86 and the UHEF, the project allows anyone to go to a Amazon “Wish List” and buy a book that will be sent directly to the school. The “University Senior High Library” Wish List enjoys Amazon Prime status thanks to Folsoi, which means in-stock books will […]

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Oct, 2016

Kampmann-Patton-Cavanaugh Plaques Now Mounted on the South Gym

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Mel Patton, Dick Kampmann, Angus Cavanaugh | Comments: 0

[Posted October 15, 2016] The massive plaques saluting Coach Dick Kampmann, Uni sprinter (and double Olympic gold medalist) Mel Patton ‘43 and the school’s first principal, Angus Cavanaugh, are now mounted outside the north side of the South Gym. The plaques, made possible by donors – those who gave $100 or more are listed on a separate plaque, also now mounted – commemorate the naming of Uni’s new athletic facilities as “Kampmann Stadium,” “Patton Track” and “Cavanaugh Field.” If you would like to see the plaques, please note that Uni […]

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Oct, 2016

Give the Gift of Knowledge: Buy a Book for the Uni Library!

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Library | Comments: 0

[Posted October 10, 2016] A new study from the Pew Research Center found that 92% of younger adults (18-29) prefer to read books in print when researching specific topics of interest. That comes as no surprise to Uni alumna, teacher and school librarian Tascha Folsoi ‘86: “Our collection is aging, but our students are as young as ever. Last month, I was so excited to find one of my friend’s names written on the library card of one of our books. Next to her name, the due date was stamped: […]

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Sep, 2016

Dean Torrence ‘58 tells the Jan & Dean story

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Surf City, Dean Torrence, Jan Berry, Jan & Dean | Comments: 0

[Posted September 27, 2016] Legendary entertainment talents including Marilyn Monroe (then Norma Baker), Elizabeth Taylor, Randy Newman and many, many more have been part of the University High School tradition. But in the early-‘60s heyday of the Surf culture, was anyone bigger than Jan & Dean? Both Jan Berry ‘58 and Dean Torrence ‘58 attended Uni and Torrence has told their story in his just-published book, Surf City: The Jan and Dean Story, now available at Amazon.com. About the book: “The Jan and Dean Story is a personal story of […]

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Sep, 2016

Uni starts first-ever girls golf team

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Golf, Eric Temena | Comments: 0

[Posted September 25, 2016] The ancient English proverb “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow” applies fully to the expanding golf program at Uni. From coach Eric Temena: “I am a PGA golf professional by trade and a secondary education teacher through my college degree. As a golf professional at Brentwood Country Club, I conduct all the golf tournaments; give individual and group lessons; grow and promote junior golf programs; and assist managing the golf staff. “I was asked to revive the boy’s golf team at Uni about three years ago […]

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Sep, 2016

Kampmann-Patton Honors Luncheon DVDs on sale

By: Rich-Perelman | Tags: Kampmann-Patton Honors Luncheon | Comments: 0

[Posted September 7, 2016] The souvenir DVD of the May 15th Kampmann-Patton Honors Luncheon is now on sale through the UHEF.org Web site with about 10 copies still available. The full speaking program is included, along with personal messages to Coach K and the Patton family and a short highlights video of the event. The highlight video – which runs 2:45 – captures some of the speakers and tributes from several of the attendees for Coach Dick Kampmann and Mel Patton ‘43. You can see it here. While they last, […]

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