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News
Key Club rakes leaves for good cause
By Brooke Sushka/November 19, 2009
As the seasons are changing and all of the trees are becoming bare,
Key Club members volunteered their time to clean up the fallen
foliage. About 15 Key Club members showed on Saturday November 15 to
partake in the fourth annual leaf raking at Doris Cropp and
neighbor’s houses.
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Zach McGowan takes the title of Mr.
U-High
By
Jordan Steinbrueck/November 17, 2009
Ten senior boys showed off their talents
and dance moves as they used charm and personality in attempts to
win the title of Mr. U-High 2009. Zach McGowan took home the crown.
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Large gym complications cause blood drive to
reschedule
By Kristen Satchwell/November 17, 2009
Because of the large gym construction, the annual fall blood drive
held at U-High was rescheduled. Assistant Principal Steve Wilder
said U-High’s back up plan which was the small gym couldn’t house
the blood drive because the P.E. classes wouldn’t have a place to
have class.
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U-High students sweep peace essay
By Brooke Sushka/November 16, 2009
English teacher Kathy Clesson challenged her students last month
when she had them enter the YWCA’s 8th annual peace essay
contest. The essay contest goes along with YWCA’s national campaign
of the Week Without Violence, which emphasizes alternatives to
violence and racism.
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Sports
Photo by Samantha Walker
H2O
- Two parts heart and one part obsession: Girls’ last swim meet
before Sectionals
By Samantha Walker/November 18, 2009
U-High pioneers swam for the last time before Sectionals on
Saturday, November 7. The U-High Invitational, which was held at
Horton, was the U-High girls’ swim team’s last meet before
Sectionals.
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Tennis player makes
it to state
By Emily
Donnel/November 18, 2009
Junior tennis player Sienna Reuter qualified to
participate in this year’s state tennis tournament. The tournament
was located in various Chicago suburbs on October 22.
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Girls’ basketball prepares for season
By
Samantha Walker/November 17, 2009
For many, November brings about thoughts
of upcoming holidays and cold weather. After all, winter tis the
season to be jolly. For others winter brings about a whole other
realm of concerns: Tis the season of winter sports, including
wrestling, cheerleading, and basketball.
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