United students are shown explaining the new hydroponic growing project. The towers were purchased to grow lettuce and other vegetables for the cafeteria and Life Skills classes with a grant from the Columbiana County Health Department. As students learn, they are then able to teach and connect with other students and our community. We're all looking forward to the harvest!
This past week has been time of celebration. 72 United FFA members and their families celebrated the achievements of our hardworking students. 22 freshman received their Greenhand degree, 23 Sophomores received their Chapter degree, 4 members received their State Degrees and 2 graduates will be receiving their American FFA degrees. 18 seniors were recognized for 4 year's enrollment in Agricultural education. 6 CDE (career development events) teams were recognized for their dedication to competing In contests. Parli-pro team was recognized for advancing to the State Contest for the first time in United History. We honored out late friend, classmate and officer Zeb Snyder. And we celebrated the retiring of 7 hardworking officers and congratulated the 8 that will be taking their place.
United FFA Chapter had 4 members on the big stage in front of record State FFA convention attendees at over 9,000 people on May 5th. These members have all earned over $2,500 in their SAE’s, volunteered 25 hours or more and are active members of the FFA.
Maddox French
Alexandria Householder
Olivia Short
Colton Sutherin, received one of our late members Zeb Snyders’ State Degree on his behalf. Zeb was one of Colton’s best friends.
Kaleb Nastari ran in the 42nd Optimist Track Meet on Saturday. Kaleb broke the meet and stadium record in the 800m with a time of 1:50.48.
This time also ranks 8th in the country.
Building Trades I students completed a picnic table project this spring, and 1 of the tables has been added to the Woodshop online auction. Check it out!
https://www.myminiauction.com/unitedwoodshop2023
The auction ends May 12th.
Six of our Lady Eagles volleyball players competed this weekend in the Ohio Valley Region Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Reppin' the U!
FFA Members next stop was the Animal Science Department Meat science program at The Ohio State University. Members got the opportunity to tour the fully FDA inspected and operational full service meat harvesting & processing facilities. Members learned the process from live animal to packaged meat products. Their favorite part was the hair nets, and laughing at Mr. Gentry’s beard net.
It was so great to see some of our artists showcased today! If you can't make it to the ESCEO Art Show, you can see all the work showcased at www.esceasternohio.org/2023artshow
A big thank you to Mrs Conner for her work with these great artists!
32 United FFA Members are headed to the State FFA Convention for 2 days. Our first tour was at Certified Angus world headquarters, located in Wooster Ohio. Members got to learn about the Angus beef brand, taste test different grades of beef and then got to learn about all the agricultural career opportunities CAB has to offer through a company wide tour. 🥩
High school students in woodshop paired up with second grade students in Mrs. Phelps's class to make a wren box to take home in honor of Earth Day. We are a little past April 22, but the student's still had fun AND learned how to use basic hand tools.
Garden sheds built by seniors in the Building Trades program are up for auction for 9 more days! Don't forget to place your bid!
https://www.myminiauction.com/unitedwoodshop2023
Public Town Hall Meeting!
Our NOPEC representative, John Zehentbauer will meet with the community at 6pm, Monday, May 8th in the United School auditorium to clarify and answer questions regarding the letters we all recently received and decisions we must make. All are welcome.
BOY'S TRACK TEAM TAKES COUNTY TITLE
Our boys track team won the 2023 Columbiana County Track Meet tonight by edging out 13 time defending champ Salem by a final of 142 to 139. The meet came down to the 4x400 relay, with United coming out on top.
There were countless performances across the track and field events that carried United to victory and it was a total team effort.
GO EAGLES!
PROM KING & QUEEN CROWNED
Congratulations to Javin Shafer and Matilyn Zines who were crowned King and Queen of our 2023 Prom on Saturday.
NEW 4X800 RECORD SET!
The United boys 4x800 team, consisting of Wyatt Medure, Brayden Ganslein, Andrew Frase and Kaleb Nastari, broke the meet and school record at the Tusky Valley Thrilla in Zoarvilla yesterday.
The previous mark included Coach Karmazin on the team with an 8:15.98 from 2007.
HEADS ABOVE THE REST!
Congratulations to Nathan Marhefka who was 1 of 11 students recognized at the County Heads Above the Rest program yesterday. Each year, the Educational Service Center of Columbiana County honors students who have scored in the 97th percentile (top 3% in the country) on college admission tests (ACT/SAT). Each Heads Above the Rest honoree is then asked to choose and write about a teacher who made a significant impact on their educational career. These teachers receive the Star Educator award as part of the program. Nathan chose Mr. Jones, writing that his influence on him as a teacher and coach have helped to make him the person he is today. Well done, Nathan and Kudos to Mr. Jones!
Congratulations to Tim Mambourg! He is now certified as a Microsoft Office PowerPoint Specialist! This is Tim’s third certification this year. Way to go, Tim!!!
TV Studio - Band Ohio Veterans Home and Kalahari (Tiffany Thompson and Tessa Wasik)
DRIVE to LIVE
Thank you to Sergeant Ben Dennison and Patrolman Isaac Garlough of the State Highway Patrol for providing a Drive to Live assembly for our high school students this afternoon. They brough along with them Melissa Wollman and Trew Perkins to tell their stories of loss related to car accidents. Melissa’s son was killed on SR 164 in 2021, and Trew’s sister was killed in 2021 in a separate crash.
