Girls’ cross country champs to take national stage

Fans can watch the Nike Cross action via computer Many believe the Unionville girls’ cross-country team will take the national title in the Nike Cross competition on Dec. 7. If you couldn’t travel to Portland, Ore. to cheer on the Unionville  Girls’ Cross Country Team in the Nike Cross National, you can still watch the action live. The state champions, listed as the Unionville Running...

UHS students skillfully get ducks in a row

Production of flap-footed creatures to benefit needy children By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Jonathan Dembeck separates the router cut duck bodies using a band saw. These Unionville High classes were all that they quacked up to be in the Technology Education Department, where student elves have been making 100 mallard duck push toys with “flappy feet,” which will be donated...

County to schoolchildren: Yes, you can

Elementary students invited to win prizes for collecting aluminum cans The county is calling all school-age can collectors for a competition with cash prizes. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade throughout Chester County are invited to collect as many aluminum cans as possible in an attempt to win first-, second- and third-level cash prizes as well as promotional items, a county news release...

Patton students continue to serve those in need

Patton Project expands to include high tunnels for feeding hungry in Chester County; sewing blankets for hospital-bound children By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times It’s finished! Patton students (left to right) Rebecca Peakes, Taryn Thompson, Leah Narun, Sophia Kolliopoulos, Helen Nichols, Lara Jensen, Ariana Birney, and Natalie Pechin proudly show off their completed quilt as part...

High school to host two community programs

One involves ‘Queen of Water’ author, the other,  Lincoln The Queen of Water co-author   Laura Resau will visit Unionville High Wednesday for an evening of  conversation. Two free events this week at Unionville High will provide area residents with options for  educational entertainment. The  “One Book One Unionville” initiative will culminate with an author event and book-signing....

CCIU Learning Center teaches more than just book smarts

CCIU opens Learning Center in former CAT Brandywine building By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Chester County Intermediate Unit administrators and various dignitaries including Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, State Representatives Tim Hennsessey, Becky Cornbin and Chris Ross joined district officials to cut the ribbon at the new Learning Center, Wednesday. CALN – The Chester County...

13 Unionville High students named National Merit semi-finalists

EAST MARLBOROUGH — For the second straight year, Unionville High School prinicipal Paula Massanari announced Monday that 13 students had been named as National Merit Semi-Finalists. These academically talented UHS seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million nationwide, which will be offered next spring.  The nationwide pool...

Program links high school, community, novel

The Queen of Water by Laura Resau and Maria Virginia Farinango is this year’s “One Book, One Unionville” selection. “One Book One Unionville” to host Skype discussion with author The last “book talk” for a new community reading initiative called  “One Book One Unionville” will be held at the library in Kennett Square at 6 p.m. on Monday. It will...

Douglas named interim Head of School at Upland

Nationwide search leads to hiring of veteran educator Archibald Douglas IV EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Upland Country Day School Board of Trustees announced that Archibald Douglas IV (Archie) has been appointed the Interim Head of School for the 2013-14 school year.  The appointment follows a nationwide search launched last February. Douglas comes to Upland from Pacific Collegiate Charter School in Santa...

One Book One Unionville unites community

Local residents invited to read, interact with each other and the author By Nicole Brown Staff Writer, The Times Community members are encouraged to read The Queen of Water along with the students and attend the visit with Laura Resau. This summer, Unionville High School is trying something new. The One Book One Unionville summer reading program began this year, and asks all high school students,...