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UHA Wins Big at KYA
University Heights Academy
February 2015
Academy Action
Inside this issue:
NHS Induction 2
6th Grade Showcase 2
Academic Teams 3
Mr. & Mrs. Blazer 4
Athlete of the Year 4
Blazer Wrestling 4
Senior Signs Letter 5
Homecoming 5
Basketball 6
Annual Fund 7
Congratulations to UHA’s KYA team! A group of five students attended the KYA As-
sembly in Louisville and earned every award possible for the UHA team! The KYA team
includes delegates Chloe Cannon, Jonathan Kinnard, Eleonora Cincotti, Sherafghan
Khan, and Chandler Unfried.
Awards:
Delegation of Excellence – Chloe Cannon, Eleonora Cincotti, Sherafghan Khan, Jon-
athan Kinnard, Chandler Unfried
Supreme Court Case Winner – Judicial Team – Chloe Cannon, Sherafghan Khan,
Jonathan Kinnard
Outstanding Advocate Team – Chloe Cannon, Sherafghan Khan, Jonathan Kinnard
Outstanding Advocate & Outstanding Advocate Case – Sherafghan Khan
Selected for YMCA National Judicial Competition – Judicial Team- Chloe Cannon,
Sherafghan Khan, Jonathan Kinnard
Selected Supreme Court Justice 2015 – Jonathan Kinnard
Selected Speaker of the House Chair at the Capital –Pro Tempore- Chandler Unfried
The school seeks to provide
educational opportunities that
will allow every student to
achieve to the best of his/her
ability and to develop as a
whole person.
UHA Student Council hosted a food drive, and
the school collected 1,981 cans of food for
Aaron McNeil House. This is just another
great way UHA supports the community!
UHA Food Drive
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The National Honor Society inducted its new members in a ceremony held in December. Students in grades 10-12 are
required to have a 3.5 GPA or better in order to qualify for membership. After receiving their pins and certificates, stu-
dents pledged to uphold the NHS ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. They were honored at a
luncheon later that day. New members include: Sam Wilkins, RaAnna Tucker, Jacquise Smith, Amber Powell, Maken-
zie Miles, Logan Kirkman, Jonathan Kinnard, Sherafghan Khan, Damon Key, Jack Hancock, Garrett Gee, Gianna Fis-
cella, Samantha Eaton, Anna Eaton, Virginia Cincotti, Eleonora Cincotti.
NHS Induction Ceremony
Sixth Grade Showcase
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Academy Action
In December, University Heights Academy hosted and participated in the Kentucky Colonels Sixth Grade Show-
case. Out of seven schools in Region #5, UHA ranked 1st place in the overall competition and in Quick Recall.
Individual awards included:
Rohan Desai, 1st place in Math and Science
Zohaib Iqbal, 2nd place in Science
Elvin Wagner, 2nd place in Social Studies
Beth Peebles, 4th place in Language Arts and Social Studies
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University Heights Academy’s middle school academic team competed in the
District Governor’s Cup at Muhlenberg South Middle School on Saturday,
January 17. They placed 1st overall. These are the individual results for UHA:
Quick Recall—1st Place
Social Studies—Roma Desai 1st and Noah Helphenstine 2nd
Language Arts—Kevli Sheth 1st, Gabriella Lynn 2nd, and Lauren Shaner 4th
Science—Jakob Moore 1st and Jackson Cotthoff 3rd
Arts/Humanities—Vijdan Gill 2nd, Kevli Sheth 3rd, and Gabriella Lynn 5th
Math—Roma Desai 5th
Team members include: (Back Row) Lainey Burman, Vijdan Gill, Jackson
Cotthoff, Kevli Sheth, Gabriella Lynn, Roma Desai, Mallory Rager, Noah
Helphenstine; (Front Row) Lauren Shaner, Jakob Moore, Lily Hendricks, Ian
Calvert, Rohon Desai.
Middle School First Place District Win
Governor’s Cup Varsity Academic Team Meet
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February 2015
In January, UHA varsity academic team hosted and competed in the 7th District Governor’s
Cup competition. UHA placed second overall in the competition. Individuals placing in writ-
ten assessments were:
Science: Sherafghan Khan 1st, Blake Edmonson 3rd, Sangeet Sheth 4th
Language Arts: Sangeet Sheth 2nd and Bailey Morales 5th
Arts/Humanities: Christian Barefield 2nd and Garrett Gee 4th
Math: Sherafghan Khan 4th and Blake Edmonson 5th
Composition: Winter Nicholson 4th and Hannah Shemwell 5th
Quick Recall Team: Sangeet Sheth, Blake Edmonson, Christopher Pape, Christian Barefield,
Sherafghan Khan, Garrett Gee, and Jonathan Kinnard – 2nd place
Team members include: (Back Row) Blake Edmonson, Jonathan Kinnard, Sherafghan
Khan, Garrett Gee, Hannah Shemwell (Front Row) Baiely Morales, Erin Calvert, Jor-
dan Kelly, Sangeet Sheth, Christian Barefield.
*State Qualifiers* Congratulations to the following UHA
middle school students who qualified
for the State Governor’s Cup Academic
Competition based on their perfor-
mance in the region competition:
Roma Desai—1st place, Social Studies
Kevli Sheth—3rd place, Language Arts
and 4th place, Arts & Humanities
Noah Helphenstine—5th place, Social
Studies
These students will compete in Louis-
ville in March.
*State Qualifiers* Congratulations to the following
Upper School students that have
qualified for the State Governor’s
Cup Academic Competition:
Sangeet Sheth in Language Arts
Sherafghan Khan in Science
UHA was also awarded the Kathe-
rine C. Hume Sportsmanship
Award during the KAAC Gover-
nor’s Cup Regional Competition.
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Mr. and Miss Blazer
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Academy Action
Mr. and Mrs. Blazer is an award that is chosen by the
faculty and staff to honor those students that exemplify
the best of UHA. Mr. & Miss Blazer is for seniors only.
Our 2015 Mr. & Miss Blazer are Matt Armstrong and
Carson Bryant. Congratulations!
Junior Mr. and Miss Blazer
Junior Mr. and Miss Blazer is also chosen by faculty
and staff and is for eighth graders only. Our 2015
Junior Mr. & Miss Blazer are Drew McGowan and
Sabrina Hall. Congratulations!
UHA Wrestler Gets a Win Senior Daniel Dyess recently placed first in his
weight class at wrestling tournament held in
Callaway County.
UHA Junior Named Volleyball Athlete of the Year
Isabella Norrid, a junior at UHA, has been named the Southern
Pennyrile Volleyball Athlete of the year. At 5’3”, Norrid plays the
position of libero for the team and helped the Blazers have an un-
precedented season. Congratulations to Norrid, the volleyball
team, and Coach Faye Hendricks.
Photo from KY New Era
UHA Wrestlers State Bound The UHA wrestling team recently competed in their
regional tournament. State qualifiers in their weight
class were:
Chance Collins—1st
Phillip Bradley—2nd
Daniel Dyess—2nd
Dalton Putty—3rd
Will Crabtree—4th
Congratulations, Blazers! Good luck at State!
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UHA senior Jacob Stevens has signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Lincoln Trail College. Lin-
coln Trail is a Junior College located in Robinson, IL. Stevens hopes to play two years with Lincoln Trail and then
transfer to a Division I college. Since 1994, 25 ball players from Lincoln Trail have gone on to play professionally.
Stevens signed his letter in front of his Blazer
peers, family members, and former coaches.
Stevens is focusing on his upcoming senior
season with UHA and then looking forward to
playing baseball at the collegiate level. Con-
gratulations Jacob!
Senior Signs Letter of Intent
Basketball Homecoming & Spirit Week
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February 2015
Homecoming King & Queen—Matt
Armstong and DeNayia Holmes
Sophomores Anna & Samantha Eaton and Cora Beth Brown dressed as Monster Inc. characters and 2nd grader Emily
Smith dressed as Pippi Longstoking for “Character Day”.
The Bailey family ready for “Green & Gold Day”!
Third grade celebrated “Twin Day” by picking their favorite teacher to “twin” with! What awesome faculty members we have that make our lower school students want to be just like them!!!
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The youngest Blazers
cheering on the teams.
Girls & Boys All “A” Region 2 Winners
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Academy Action
Boys win their region
for the 20th time!!!
Congratulations, Lady
Blazers!!!
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February 2015
UHA Patron — $10,000
Randy & Judy Arnold
UHA Benefactor $5,000—$9,999 Roland Braun– In memory of Maria Pia Bressan Braun
Sylvie & Matteo Fantini- In memory of Maria Pia Bressan Braun
Bill & Katherine Flynn
Mr. & Mrs. Hiren Shah– In honor of Gargi & Krishna
Judy Hamby—In honor of Makenzi Hambi ANNUAL FUND
2014-2015
UHA Partner $2,500—$4,999 Tim & Andrea Flynn
Scott & Kari Barlow
Greg & Lisa Batts
Chris & Sherri Hamby
Head of School Alliance $1,000—$2,499 Dr. Deepak & Neema Patel
Tim & Kelley Workman
Dr. Lyndon Goode– In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Majmudar, Bill & Katherine Flynn, Rusty & Pam Nunn, Dr.
& Mrs. Paresh Sheth, Terry & Carolyn Hamby, Hal & Elizabeth McCoy, and Bill & Theresa Nichol
Chris Goode
Milton & Anna Cook
David & Pam Hale
Hal & Elizabeth McCoy
Gilbert & Dianne Lee– In honor of Shannon Brown, Cora Beth Brown & Mallory Rager
Pat & Michelle Givens
Lee & Megan Conrad
Rusty & Pam Nunn
Ben & Janine Cundiff
Ed & Judy Budias— In honor of Jessican Cannon & Chloe Cannon
Dr. Paresh & Mona SHeth
Dr. Kishorkumar & Amisha Desai
Brian & Michelle Lacefield
Dr. Harold Calvert
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Bressler
Rick & Lori Harper
Anonymous
5th Grade
Trailblazer $500-$999 Foster & April Cotthoff
Kay McKinney– In honor of Jackson McKinney
Jarrod & Traci Bennett
Don Henderson
Joyce Wiedmer
James & Lisa Bruce
Craig & Donna Allen
Rhonda & Ben Werner
Barry & Beth Meade– In honor of Judy Keller
Jay & Belinda Allen
2nd Grade
Joseph & Lisa Sisk
Early & Sherry Calhoun
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Sutherland
Malcolm & Gail Blane
Dr. Casey & Karen Covington– In honor of Sheldon & Sarah Covington
Hank & Thresa Hinton
Dr. Shea Godwin & Mr. Bailey Oliver –In honor of Riley Harper
4th Grade
UHA PTO
3rd Grade
Kindergarten
Green & Gold $250-$499 Steve & Elizabeth Norris– In honor of Carson & Clayton Joyce
Dr. Rizwan & Huma Khan
Jerry & Mary mcRae– In honor of Emerson Barlow
Lucas & Ashley Chesnut
Mike & Marilyn Foster
Patricia Turner– In memory of Paul turner
Imelda Gorman– In honor of Gabrielle Kaye
Vickie Cotthoff– In honor of Jackson, Sam & Evelyn Cothoff
Fred & Betty McLerran
H.B. Quinn
Janice Bruce
Marvin & Cathy Denison
Mark & Lauren Burman– In honor of Drew, Cailey & Lainey
John & Helen Watson
Ms. Lillian Cotthoff– In honor of Jackson, Sam & Evelynn Cothoff
Carter & Faye Hendricks
Janet & Wes Soward
Hal & Elizabeth McCoy –In memory of Iva Stewart
Green $1-$99 Lisa Allen
James & Faith Watkins– In honor of Kevin Watkins
Larry and Jo Tribble– In honor of Margaret & Taten Frerichs
Marc & Erin Namie
J.D. & L.E. Smith
Tasha Burnam– In honor of Tyler & Tori Pratt
Sherry Key
Jonah & Denise Kendall
Charles & Mary Thomas
Steve & Sherry McGowan
Tammy & John Curtis
Christy Gee
Lauren Taylor
Shawn & Shannon Kelly– In honor of Jordan Kelly
Steve & Connie Wiggin
Ricky & Debbie Rager
Jacob & Tracey Williams
Josh & Teresa Bailey
Robert & Brenda Hackney
David & Becky Clay
Jonah & Denise Kendall
Merrily Heyn
Jessica Johnston
Joe & Jeanette Settle- -In honor of Iva Stewart
Duncan & Sarah Cavanah
Gold $100-$249 Roger & Patricia Wagoner –In memory of Reba Bain
Dr. Lyndon Goode –In memory of Reba Bain
Planters Bank Directors, Officers & Staff –In memory of Reba Bain
Tim & Kelley Workman –In memory of Reba Bain
Steve & Sarah Newton –In honor of Sydney, Skylar, and Stevie
Brooke Lawson
Donny & Susan Bilyeu –In honor of Brady Bilyeu
Jamie & Brandi Alexander –In honor of Ethan Alexander
Polly Forns
J.A. & P.C. Parrott
Judy Fennell –In honor of Taylor, Karrigan, and Trevor Rogers
Dr. & Mrs. James B. Cox
Jessica Cannon –In memory of Suzanne Bronson
Scott & Tammy Cowan
David & Carolyn Gilkey
Betty Workman
Betty Major –In honor of Mack Major
Jaqueline Dever—In memory of Suzanne Bronson
David & Becky Ginn
Barbara Gollady –In honor of Chandler Beth and Magdalene Unfried
Johnny, Liz & Jeff Brown –In honor of Julian Brown
John Cotthoff
Dallas & Cheryl Candler –In honor of Brock Martin
Linda Ledford –In honor of Imelda Gorman & Shannon Brown
Charlie & Laura Fiscella
Landis & Charlene Groves –In honor of Maggie and Claire Chewning
Bette Covington –In honor of Noah & Landry Thomas
Shea & Clay Mohon
Bob & Lana Bastin –In honor of Blair Bastin
Joe Tilley –In memory of Charlie Tilley, Jr.
Eric Norrid & Delinda Yoakum
Neil & Brandy Mason –In memory of Pauletta Mason
Anne Noel - In honor of Thomas Noel, Class of 2007
Kevin & Tracie Atwood –In memory of Elizabeth Atwood & In honor of Layton Atwood
David & Tracey Blane
Linda Kupisch –In honor of Jack and Graham Conrad
Billy & Connie Hancock –In honor of Piper, Katie Grace, and Kendall Hnacock
Mary & Danny Armstorng –In honor of the Class of 2015
Hannah Sowards
Leland Sowards
UHA PTO –In memory of Iva Stewart
Planters Bank –In memory of Iva Stewart
Mike & Mary K. Green –In memory of Iva Stewart
Tim & Kelley Workman –In memory of Iva Stewart
Marcy Smith - In honor of Cora Beth Brown
Ben Fletcher –In memory of Iva Stewart
Dan & Janice Cayce
Mike & Marilyn Foster –In memory of Iva Stewart
Christy Hale
As of 2/26/15
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Sympathy & Condolences for those in our UHA Family
who have lost loved ones:
Reese P’Pool in the loss of his grandmother, Kathryn P’Pool
Brock Martin in the loss of his grandmother, Joann Martin
Jase Polley in the loss of his grandmother, Rowena Davis
Pam Nunn, Jessie, Matt, and Wade Mamoth in the loss of their mother and grandmother, Iva Stewart
Charlie (99), Peter (01), Sara (02), Elizabeth (04), Mar-got (08), Susanna (12) and Meg Starling (14) in the loss
of their grandfather, Wallace Starling
Freedom and Timothy Cook (14) in the loss of their grandmother, Juanita Cook
March 27