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Commencement

Fireworks Cap Off Class Of 2024 Graduation 

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! It was a night to remember. In Union’s first outdoor, night-time commencement, 1,034 seniors celebrated their big milestone, capped off with a big fireworks show at Union Tuttle Stadium on Saturday, May 18.

“Tonight - you close out a chapter of your life only to begin a new one. And today is your opportunity to live forward your dreams and aspirations as you begin to write your own biography,” said Superintendent Dr. Kirt Hartzler, in his final commencement address as superintendent. Hartzler is retiring after 38 years in education and 11 as Union’s superintendent.

“Like you, I am also closing out another chapter in my life by retiring this year.” Hartzler said. (Later, during the ceremony, Hartzler received a standing ovation.)

“Our lives really are made up of a series of chapters. As you begin to embark on the next chapter of your lives, I encourage you to carry with you the lessons learned within school. Embrace curiosity – just as you did in elementary, be resilient just as you did through the stress and storm of middle school, and be willing to adapt to the ever-changing world around you just as you have experienced in high school.”

If you missed the ceremony, you can see the ceremony and see all of the speeches as it was streamed live on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljh3tV9P334

See full text of Superintendent Dr. Kirt Hartzler’s speech.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commencement 2024

Livestream of the Class of 2024 Commencement

Senior Favorites

Senior favorites for the 2023-2024 school year have been announced.

Worst case of senioritis:
•    Dat Nguyen
•    Sydney Funkhouser

Best Dressed:
•    Ashaylee Gaines
•    Devon Jordan

Most likely to be a CEO:
•    Tanner Jarvis
•    Ruby Kibuka

Class Clown:
•    Maraya Logan
•    John Carter

Best eyes:
•    Paige Shelton
•    Zurich Chicoine

Worst Driver:
•    Babyrose Vang
•    Jake Scarbrough

Nicest Whip:
•    Macy Martin
•    Price Martin

Most likely to win a Nobel Prize:
•    Raashi Karande
•    Josh Kanter

Most likely to brighten your day:
•    Chole Moon
•    Zane Roy

Tardy King & Queen:
•    Leinee Keck
•    Edgar Ibarra

Most likely to be a lawyer:
•    Raashi Karande
•    Will Spatz

Baby Faced:
•    Kate Spencer
•    Brendon McQueen

Most likely to be President:
•    Ruby Kibukia
•    Samuel Williams

Most Adventurous:
•    Sydney Grismore
•    Zurich Chicoine

Most Prepared:
•    Monica McMahon
•    Samuel Williams

Most likely to be a talkshow host:
•    Sutton Berman
•    Lane Wood

Most School Spirit:
•    Laurin Behara
•    Seth Taylor

Most Likely to go pro:
•    Sydney Grismore
•    Jino Boyd

Most Dramatic:
•    Mia Posey
•    Samuel Williams

Most likely to be on The Bachelor or Bachelorette:
•    Haley Matson
•    Carson Malham

Biggest Spender:
•    Ella McGovern
•    Sabill Ali

Most likely to win an Oscar:
•    Stephanie Trotman
•    Dalen Fuller

Most Likely to win a Grammy:
•    Kaylan Griffin 
•    Brayden Best

High School Sweethearts:
•    Brittney Smith & Callum Lembke

Union High stands proud forever!
Loyalty rides high.
Memories, forget them never
As the years go by.
Friends, we make from year to year.
Watch as goals are reached
Union High will always be dear
To our destiny.  

Contact

918-357-4323 

Danika Bushyhead
Director of Student Life
Secretary Lynda Blythe