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Oct, 2015

Uni field and track dedication ceremony: Transcript

By: admin | Tags: Dick Kampmann, Larry Booth, Steve Zimmer, Richard Bloom, Craig Dixon, Mel Patton, Eric Davidson | Comments: 3

[Posted October 25, 2015] For the record, here’s a transcript of the remarks given at the October 22 dedication of the new Uni field and track, with many additional photographs courtesy of UHEF Co-President Ivan Finkle: Steve Zimmer President, LAUSD Board of Education Good afternoon, everybody. I’ve got my Wildcat hat and I do so much appreciate being here, getting the chance to emcee this dedication. I want to add to what Lorena said: Thank you to our amazing students, Color Guard, Cheer, Band. Thank you so much for being […]

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Oct, 2015

Happy crowd cheers dedication of Kampmann Stadium and Patton Track

By: admin | Tags: Mel Patton, Eric Davidson, Dick Kampmann, Larry Booth, Steve Zimmer | Comments: 1

[Posted October 22, 2015] In the presence of politicians, school officials and one of Uni’s two Olympic medal winners, the school’s new football field and all-weather track were dedicated on Thursday afternoon. Pictured above: The official ribbon-cutting ceremony, with (from left) LAUSD Board President Steve Zimmer, Coach Dick Kampmann and Uni Principal Eric Davidson (Photo courtesy Ivan Finkle/UHEF) The facilities were named for two Uni legends and will henceforth be known as “Richard Kampmann Stadium” after the legendary Uni cross-country and track & field coach, and “Mel Patton Track,” after […]

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Oct, 2015

Students, family and friends making Uni a little more beautiful

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[Posted October 19, 2015] Like so many civic institutions, University High School can use a little polishing. So the school organized a quite-successful, first-annual Fall Cleaning last Saturday morning (October 17). Pictured above: The Uni Fall Cleaning team, ready for action (Photo courtesy Janet Hirsch/UHEF) Uni Hi Education Foundation board member Janet Hirsch reported: “We had 84 people show up: 46 Uni students, one middle school student, 33 parents/guardians/friends, plus myself, [history teacher Rachel] Juarez and [principal Eric] Davidson . . . and boy were they workers. “We filled one […]

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Oct, 2015

Richard Kampmann Stadium and Mel Patton Track to be Dedicated on October 22

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[Posted October 18, 2015] The stunning new AstroTurf football field and Rekortan running track at Uni will be formally dedicated by the Los Angeles Unified School District on Thursday, October 22, at 2 p.m., at the new facility. Pictured above: Coach Dick Kampmann (Photo courtesy UHEF) The public will be welcomed to the field area, where LAUSD Board of Education President Steve Zimmer – in whose District 4 area Uni is located – will preside over ceremonies marking the amazing transformation of Uni’s athletic field and track from one of […]

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Oct, 2015

“Career Day” Volunteers Needed to Share Their Experiences with Students

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[Posted October 17, 2015] Uni alumni and friends are being asked to come and share their life experiences with Uni students to help show them the multitude of paths that they can take in their lives. “Career Day” will be held on November 19 at Uni from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. along the following schedule: 10:00 a.m.: Meet in the Parent Center Welcome and Program Overview 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Classroom presentations: 2 x 30 minutes Guests share their careers with two classes 11:30 a.m.: Tour of new facilities at Uni “We’d […]

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Oct, 2015

Warriors & Wildcats Report no. 25 now posted

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[Posted October 15, 2015] Lots going on at Uni: Dedication ceremony for “Kampmann Stadium” and “Patton Track” on October 22 Uni scores on California state tests critiqued Alumni wanted to speak to Uni students at Career Day on November 19 Online ticket sales now open for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Reunions: Classes of 1954, 1955, 1966 and 1976 getting ready! Updates from class members from 1950 and 1974! When will the All-Classes Picnic and Car Show be held again? Click here to get issue no. 25 in PDF […]

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Oct, 2015

14 Alumni now serving as Uni Teachers

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[Posted October 2, 2015] Maybe you can go home again! Uni has 14 alumni serving as members of the teaching and counseling staff for the 2015-16 academic year: Steve Ackerman: Teacher/Social Studies Roberta Barnes: School Psychologist Daniel Bravo: Counselor Walter Burgos: Teacher/Special Education Leslie Coleman: Teacher/Spanish Brenda Fabbro: Teacher/Physical Education Tascha Folsoi: Librarian Dale Fuqua-Caballero: Teacher/Spanish Sam (German) Estrada: Teacher/Social Studies Susie (Koshinsky) Moreno: Library Aide Vivian Mehlman: Special Education Aide Claudia Monge: Teacher/Mathematics Jack Morgan: Teacher/Social Studies Victor Silva: Teacher/English Thanks to all of these alumni, serving the next […]

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Oct, 2015

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” tickets now on sale!

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[Posted October 1, 2015] Uni’s Director of Theatre Arts, Ronnie Sperling ‘76, reports that a solid turnout of 75 auditioners for parts in the December production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” resulted in the casting of the 11 primary parts: Charlie Brown: Andy Santiago Sally Brown: Sarai Benitez Marcie: Francesca Cojuangco Peppermint Patty: Victoria Saxxon Pig Pen: Jalon Moore Snoopy: Ayanna Jimenez Schroeder: Aaron Samos Linus Van Pelt: Ryan McNeil Lucy Van Pelt: Veraliz Cornett Woodstock: Claire Hafteck Swing/Assistant to the Director & Choreographer: Cassandra Bridges With the […]

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Oct, 2015

Warriors & Wildcats Report no. 24 now posted

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[Posted October 1, 2015] Keeping up with the Warriors & Wildcats: Uni 11th graders score well in English section of California state exams! Online ticket sales now open for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Reunions: Classes of 1954, 1955, 1966 and 1976 getting ready! Donate to Uni by registering your Ralphs Reward Card! Updates from class members from 1952, 1963, 1974 and 1981! Check out the list of 14 Uni grads now serving as teachers and staff! Click here to get issue no. 24 in PDF format; for more […]

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Sep, 2015

Warriors & Wildcats Report no. 23 now posted

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[Posted September 15, 2015] It’s already a busy fall semester on campus: Uni is offering 19 Advanced Placement courses; see the full list! Strong turnut for auditions for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Reunions: Classes of 1954, 1955, 1966 and 1976 getting ready! Ralphs shoppers: register your Rewards Card to donate 1-4% to Uni! Two Class of ’74 grads in the news for a new book and a lost voice! Longest-serving teacher at Uni started in 1980! Click here to get issue no. 23 in PDF format. Spread the […]

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