Union High School (Modoc)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Union Township High School | |
| We are small, but mighty. | |
| Established | 1952 |
|---|---|
| School type | Public high school |
| Union School Corporation Superintendent | Dr. Zach Rozelle |
| Union High School Principal | Mrs. Anita Glaze |
| Location | Modoc, Indiana, USA |
| Students | 213 |
| Athletics | Boy's Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boy's Track, Girls Track, Boy's Cross Country, Girl's Cross Country, Girl's Volleyball, Boy's Baseball |
| Colors | royal blue and gold |
| Mascot | Rocket |
| Website | www.usc.k12.in.us |
Union High School (Modoc) is a small high school located in Union Township, Modoc, Indiana. Although the official name is Union Township High School. It is one of five high schools in Randolph County, Indiana. In 2004 Union High School was awarded 4 stars by the Indiana Department of Education. The school is a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), which is the governing body for high school sports in the state of Indiana.
Contents |
[edit] Superintendent
Currently the Superintendent of Union School Coroporation is Dr. Zach Rozelle. Dr. Rozelle is also the Superintendent of Monroe Central School Coroporation in Parker City, Indiana. This is the first time that two school coroporations have shared a Superintendent in the state of Indiana.
[edit] Noteworthy alumnus
A noteworthy alumnus of Union is NCAA basketball player Amy Lindsay-Fuller. She played varsity basketball for Union from 1995-1998.
After high school, during her Freshman and Sophomore years, she played basketball for Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana. Then, her Junior, and Senior years, she transferred to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She had begun coaching the Union girls' varsity basketball team when she was killed in a car accident on November 28, 2004. She was 25 years old. Her one-year-old son was in the back seat, suffering a broken leg.
[edit] History
Union High School (Modoc) was formed in 1952 after the closing of three small high schools: Modoc High School, Losantville High School, and Huntsville High School. For the first five years, students attended the old Modoc High School. In 1957, the new building was finished, and all students were relocated to the new building. In 1968 an addition was completed allowing Blountsville School, which housed grades 1-6, to be closed and consolidated with Union.
[edit] School name
There are currently several theories as to how Union High School got its name. One theory is that Union High School was one of the first high schools to be consolidated from several small schools, and from this officials took Union from the word United. Another theory is that the name comes from the fact that there are two different counties in the district. A third theory is that the school is named after the township in which Union High School is located, since the original school name was Union Township High School.
[edit] School District
The school district is located Union Township, Indiana in the southwestern part of Randolph County, and Stoney Creek Township in northeastern Henry County.
[edit] County school coroporations
| Monroe Central School Coroporation (Parker City/Farmland) | Randolph Central School Coroporation (Winchester) |
| Randolph Eastern School Coroporation (Union City) | Randolph Southern School Coroporation (Lynn) |
[edit] Neighboring systems
| Nettle Creek School System | Cowan School System |
| Liberty-Perry School System | Western Wayne School System |
| Northeastern Wayne School System | Blue River Valley School System |
[edit] Towns In The District
[edit] Randolph County
- Modoc, Indiana
- Losantville, Indiana
- Huntsville, Indiana
- Unionsport, Indiana
- Pinch, Indiana
- Carlos, Indiana
[edit] Henry County
- Blountsville, Indiana
- Rogersville, Indiana
[edit] Teachers and Coaches 2006-07
- Math Department-Mrs. Stosberg, Mrs. Ellis (formerly Miss Hansen)
- Social Studies Department-Mr. Wincherster, Mr. Davis
- Science Department-Mr. Shore, Mr. Kerkhoff
- English Department-Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Simpkins
- Foreign Language Department-Mrs. Flook
- Home Ec Department-Ms. Bunner
- Computers/Business Department-Mrs. Reynolds
- Band-Mr. Palumbo
- Industrial Tech-Mr. Marshall
- Art Department-Mr. McKalip
- Special Education-Mr. Cantrell
- Health Department-Mrs. Wright
- P.E. Department-Mr. Gaff
- Guidance Councelor-Mrs. Canady
- Principal-Mrs. Glaze
[edit] School Song (To the tune of On Wisconsin)
Union High School, Union High School
Come right down the floor,
Pass the ball right over_________,
Just one basket more,
Rah, rah, rah,
___________________________________
Union High School, Union High School,
Dear old UHS,
We, your sons and daughters love you,
We do our level best,
Rah, rah, rah,
____________________________________
Union High School, Union High School,
Fight on for your name,
Fight fellows fight and we will win this game.
[edit] Sports Conference
Union is a member of the Indiana Mid-Eastern Conference. The list of Mid-Eastern Conference schools and their mascots are
- Union High School: Rockets
- Randolph Southern High School: Rebels
- Cowan High School: Blackhawks
- Daleville High School: Broncos
- Muncie Burris High School: Owls
- Monroe Central High School: Golden Bears
- Blue River Valley High School: Vikings
- Wapahani High School: Raiders
Former schools in the MEC include
- Frankton High School: Eagles
- Wes-Del High School: Warriors
[edit] Sports at Union High School
There are currently several sports at Union High. The include Boys and Girls Varsity and JV Basketball, Boys and Girls Cross County, Boys and Girls Track and Field, Boys and Girls Varsity Golf, Boys Baseball, Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading, Jr. High Boys and Girls Basketball, Jr.High Boys and Girls Cross Country, Jr. High Boys and Girls Track and Field, Jr. High Girls Volleyball, and Jr. High Cheerleading.
[edit] Trivia
- Union High School (Modoc), is one of several different "Unions" in the area. There is Union City High School in Union City, Indiana, and Union County High School in Liberty, Indiana. There is also another Union High School in Dugger, Indiana.
- During the renovation of 2002 the construction company in charge of the renovation officially named Union High the "Nicest school in the State".
- Alumnus of Modoc High School, Losantville High School, Huntsville High School, and Blountsville High School are all considered Union High Alumnus.
- Union High School is the only school in Randolph County to ever recieve the Indiana 4-Star recognition.
