Unionville graduates lauded for civility

School celebrates 92nd commencement with song, poetry and joy By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times NEWARK, Del. — Unionville High School held its 92nd graduation, Tuesday, sending the Class of 2015 into their futures with words of wisdom, song, cautious but hopeful pronouncements of future success and, being 2015, a few healthy social media references. Thousands of family and friends looked on as...

UHS rugby has strong sevens showing

The Unionville High School boys rugby team tried its hand at Rugby Sevens this past weekend at a tournament at PPL Park in Chster. From left (front row) Ian Mears, Dylan Rappucci, Tim Zeidman, Brandon Boon, Dan Clifford; (Back row from left): Glen Brown, Austin Todd, Samir Streatfield, Coach Joe Baker, Max Camateros-Mann, Chris Helle, Gavin Grim, Thomas Mallon. CHESTER  — The Unionville High School...

Good Stuff is BACK…all-stars to academics, Chesco has good stuff to share!

Starting Chester County’s summer season with a smile…who do YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff? Got good stuff to share? Email your submissions to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun! Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...

Unionville seeks freshman football coaches

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Thanks to increased participation, Unionville High School will be fielding a freshman football team in 2015 and is seeking coaches for the team. Prospective candidates must be available after school, 2:30 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. While previous coaching and/or playing experience is a plus, support and training will be available for the coaches. This is a great opportunity...

EM supervisors won’t foot bill for fire dinner

Traditions residents complain about high school stadium noise, light By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – All the agenda items needing a vote were approved on Monday night at the township’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting — except for an additional $240 contribution request to help pay for the catering at a scheduled party to thank first responders. In addition, the...

UHS presents Charlotte’s Web, April 24-25

Unionville High School will present “Charlotte’s Web” April 24 and 25. Pictured left to right: Kati Roper is Sheep, Carly Rechenberg is Fern, Jess Oehler is Charlotte, Joe Siehl is Wilbur and Charley Bloomfield is Templeton EAST MARLBOROUGH — He’s “Some Pig!” Join Director Betsy Ballard and the Unionville High School Drama Guild as they bring the beloved children’s classic...

UHS students urged not to drive impaired or distracted

Students come face to face with consequences of impaired driving during a Cruisin’ Smart™ assembly By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – Unionville High School (UHS) students received a powerful message on Friday, April 11, during a safe driving assembly, Cruisin’ Smart™, an initiative of Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital. A previous patient and the guest speaker, Mike Vozzelli,...

West Side Story opens March 12 at UHS

EAST MARLBOROUGH — The classic story of young lovers caught between warring factions — West Side Story — has delighted audiences for nearly two generations and a fresh production of the classical musical will open this week at Unionville High School. Shows are Thursday March 12, Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14, all curtain times at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance through www.showtix4u.com,...

Longwood Rotary to offer Four-Way Test scholarship

EAST MARLBOROUGH — All graduating Unionville High School Seniors pursuing post high school education are eligible to enter to win one of three $500 scholarships by writing a 500 word essay on how they applied these principles to an event or experience in their life and how it impacted the outcome. Alternatively, how could the student have applied these principles in a personal experience or event...

UHS girls basketball celebrates most wins in 12 years

The 2014-15 Unionville High School girls basketball team posted the school’s most wins in 12 years, advanced to the final four of the Ches Mont championships and earned a berth in the PIAA District I AAAA playoffs. On Sunday, Feb. 22, the Unionville High School Girls Basketball teams held its end-of-season banquet to celebrate a very successful season.  The varsity team posted the most wins...