UTHS and USMC Toys for Tots Final Reults

The second and final Toys For Tots fieldtrip was a great success, fun was had by all and UT was well represented by the hardworking students and staff. UT purchased $1,557.00 worth of toys at Farm and Fleet and the store manager Ron Fritz donated and additional $500 and UT directly collected $400 worth of toys, bringing UT’s total donation to an awesome $2,457 check out the receipt in the General Office. The photo in Friday’s paper featured four UT students, three of which were seniors who participated in the evening fieldtrips three of the four years while at UT. Special thanks goes out to all those who donated toys or money and the hardworking chaperones who worked shoulder to shoulder with the students, they included: Anita Fagerlind, Sherri Harding, DeAnn Puebla, Dale Lacina, Tina Dunker, Barb Montgomery, Rose Hernandez and Janet Belha. 

Winter clothing for “The Oasis” can still be turned into the General Office or 259 North until the end of the semester. 

New Sign in Honor of Corey Arvanis, class of 1989

On Thursday, November 3, United Township High School dedicated a new scrolling display sign in honor of Corey Arvanis, class of 1989.  Mr. Arvanis passed away soon after he completed his freshman year at Northern Illinois University as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

The new sign was made possible with a generous donation by Corey’s mother, Pam Rothbart.  For the past twenty years a scholarship has been awarded to a deserving UTHS graduate in honor of Corey.

Mrs. Rothbart, in cooperation with UTHS, decided to consolidate the remaining money in the scholarship fund for a larger memorial project.  In brainstorming projects, the idea of a sign surfaced as a need for the school.  

UTHS Principal Carl Johnson stated “this is great example of a UTHS family giving back to benefit the students and parents,” adding further “that this is a tremendous visual addition to our school as well as an important communication tool for our community.”   

Mrs. Rothbart stated “while Corey’s death was a tragedy, this gift is a celebration of his life and a lasting gift to the students of UTHS and the community in his memory.”  

The United Township community greatly appreciates the generosity of Mrs. Rothbart and Family.