Student Organizations
Union encourages students at each grade level to participate in organized activities whether they are school-sponsored such as Student Council or an organization like Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Union believes students who participate in such activities lead more well-rounded lives and develop leadership and social skills that they can rely as they mature.
On the elementary level, students have many options from joining a chess club to their school choir. Some schools have academic teams, jump rope teams and even a runners’ club. In fact, several elementary schools involve their student body in running as they prepare for and participate in the annual Tulsa Run. It’s a lot of fun for students.
Union also welcomes the opportunity for students to participate in non-school sponsored organizations or events. These activities may include Boy Scout, Girl Scouts, church activities, Little League and more. Parents and students should check with their teachers or principals to learn what activities are open to students.
On the secondary level, students have access to even more school-sponsored activities. Union encourages all of its students to join, in particular, the Drug-Free Youth organization which recognizes and awards students who pledge to avoid drugs and alcohol. Athletics, spirit, drama, leadership, volunteering – well, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
High School Clubs - Download
- Academic Team
Sponsors: Gary Crafton
Gayle Graham
Mission: UHS Academic Bowl competition in the Eastern Oklahoma Academic Conference and the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association matches and tournaments.
- Art Club/National Art Honor Society
Sponsor: Roxann Hulsey-Brown
Mission: The Art Club/Honor Society is an organization through which students can further their creative and artistic abilities. Enhancing the school and the community with art work, and creative assistance is an integral part of the groups focus. Students have the opportunity to interact with other artistically motivated peers in a practical application. - Business Professionals of America
Sponsors: Tiffany American/Horse
Terry Houck
Gayle Pike
Deena Shelton
Mission: The mission of BPA is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. - Drug Free Youth
Sponsors: Danny Williams
Matt Little
Mission: DFY is an organization through which students can make a commitment to be drug free and join with others who have the same values concerning drug use. Students can also serve as a positive role model to influence others to make wise choices. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Sponsors: Linda Coyne
Marquita Knecht
Mission:
1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.
3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.
4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony.
5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and assuming responsibilities.
7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society.
8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations.
- French Club
Sponsors: Charlotte Neller
Mission: The purpose of the French Club at Union High School is
1. To encourage the study and understanding of French culture and language
2. To provide activities that will promote a better understanding of the French culture and language - German Club
Sponsor: Chris Guckian
Mission: To promote the German language and culture - Key Club
Sponsors: Gayle Graham
Mission: Key Club is a community service organization under the umbrella of Kiwanis International. Key Club members commit to serve others and to better our school and community by being a positive example to others. - Mock Trial Competition Law Team
Sponsor: Gail Pike
Mission: To compete against other schools by preparing the roles of attorneys and witnesses of a case provided by the Oklahoma Bar Association in courthouses across the state. - Native American Student Association
Sponsor: Debbie Greever
Mission: The NASA is designed to educate anyone who is interested in learning about the Native American culture. - National Honor Society
Sponsor: Ginger Swanson & Jackie Wooten
Mission: The object of this Chapter shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to promote leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students of UHS. - Photo Clique
Sponsors: Claudia Patrick
Mission: Photo Clique is a club for students interested in all aspects of photography and the photographic processes. No prior experience is necessary, but access to a camera is recommended. We meet on every other Thursday during the month. - Red Cross
Sponsor: Arlene Williams
Mission: Union High School is a chapter of the American Red Cross is a community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our community. - Spanish National Honor Society
Sponsor: Tamara Pittman
Mission: To recognize high achievement in Spanish and Portuguese by student of secondary schools to promote continuity of interests in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies. - Student Council
Advisor: Denise Vaniadis
Mission: To have a representative voice in student affairs
To provide necessary leadership
To promote student/faculty
To promote the communication link between administration and the student body
To institute and coordinate school wide student activities
To improve school pride, morale and spirit
To set a high standard of citizenship - Teenage Republicans (TARS)
Advisor: Brittany Young
Mission: TARS are dedicated to educating teenagers in the traditional principles of free enterprise, constitutional government, and patriotism and the training young people in the techniques of precinct organization to help elect Republican candidates to local, state and national offices. - Union Marine Aquarium Society
Sponsor: Matt Little
Mission: UMAS is an academic organization that brings students together to work with and discuss all things pertaining to the marine aquaria enthusiast. Beginners and experts are welcome to join and lean about the care and maintenance of all types of saltwater aquariums. UMAS will enhance the learning experience by working with similar groups like OMAS, ODWC, COMAS, and local businesses.
Each school club has a sponsor. For more information about officially-sanctioned High School organizations, contact the Activities Office at Union High School at 459-2638.
Union Intermediate High School Clubs - Download
- Academic Team – 9th Grade
Sponsors: Dallas Koehn
Mission: To promote academic excellence in all subject areas through competition with other area schools in a College Bowl style of match play with questions and answers. - ARC
Sponors: Briane Grass
Our Gifted and Talented students are identified at the elementary or secondary level as having demonstrated potential abilities of high performance capability and needing accelerated educational oportunities. Gifted and Talented students will be provided instructional programs which differentiate, enrich, and support the regular educational program.
- Book Club
Sponors: Shelley Thompson, Sharon James
To foster and encourage a love for reading, develop a sense of appreciation for books and their authors, and discuss content and purpose. - Business Professionals of America
Sponors: Cindy Brown, Diane Monn
Mission: Improve poise, sociability, attitude and tact.- Develop competence in business and information in technology occupations.
- Learn to plan effectively.
- Develop an enthusiasm for learning and for remaining knowledgeable in the business and technology fields
- Develop confidence and a spirit of competition.
- Learn to get along with others.
- Develop loyalty through espri de corps.
- Understand and promote business.
- DFY
Sponors: Briane Grass, Sharon James
Mission: To have an organization of students who have the same
values concerning not using drugs and other important areas of life based on good character. To be a positive influence on others. DFY’s motto is “We are our best when we help others be their best”. - FCCLA
Sponsors: Stacy Jellison
Brandy Terronez
Mission: To promote personal growth and leadership development
through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career preparation. - Friends of Rachel Club
Sponsor: Laura Blakemore
Mission: To promote permanent, positive, cultural change within the I-High by following the 5 challenges of Rachel:- Eliminate prejudice
- Dare to dream
- Choose positive influences
- Use kind words
- Start chain reactions of compassion
- FUSE
Sponsor: M. Dawn Stoddard
Mission: We are a diverse group of students who meet to strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ. - German Club
Sponsor: Christine Guckan
Mission: To let students experience the German language and culture outside the classroom. - Leadership
Sponsor: Laura Blakemore
Mission: To teach the students leadership skills of self advocacy,
self-sufficiency and integrity through leading others with
humility and by example. These actions are achieved by
promoting teacher and student recognition throughout the
I-High. - Math Club and Mu Alpha Theta
Sponsors: Donna Hardway
Mission: To provide students with the opportunity to explore non-routine mathematics in a fun environment. - Native American Student Association
Sponsor: Debbie Greever
Mission: The purpose of this organization is to promote and
generate interest in Native American culture. - National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society
Sponsors: Debbie Mooney
Mission: The Chapters of the Union Intermediate High School
National Honor and National Junior Honor Societies seek
To recognize students who display outstanding character,
scholarship, and leadership. Both organizations provide a
“place to belong” for students who strive to achieve in
these areas. Members are also given opportunities to
positively influence their school, their district and their
community their volunteer service. - Science Club (Einstein Club)
Sponsors: Becky Morales, Angela Earp
Mission: The purpose of this organization is to promote and generate interest in the many aspects of science. - U.G.I.R.L.S.
Union Girls Inventing Real Life Solutions
Sponsor: Susan Hartzler
Mission: Union staff will be mentors to at risk girls in the group and will help them to be successful in all areas of their life. - Yearbook
Sponsor: Jackie Hoplight
Mission: To publish a book that will hold student memories for years to come. - French Club
Sponsor: Dana Brooks
Mission: To experience the French culture and language. - AFJROTC
- Ceramics
Sponsor: Valda Buchanan
Mission: Develop skills in an artistic medium that supports both academic and creative experiences - Drama Club
Sponsor: Jessica Branston
Mission: To support studnets interests in drama and academic interests - FCA
Sponsor: Rich Thompson
Mission: Fellowship of Christian Athletes strives to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches. - Orchestra
Sponsor: Pete Peterson
Mission: To promote both academic and musical growth through string instruments - Special Olympics
Sponsor: Jamie Asbury Paula Rahnenfeuhrer
Mission: Special Olympics is an opportunity for students to participate in their communities and develop belief in themselves. - Vocal
Sponsor: Debbie Baker
Mission: Vocal music promotes both academic and student engagement through music. - World Language
Sponsor: Ana Smith
Mission: To support languages that are spoken as a second language.
Sponsor: Ron McCool Dan Snow
Mission: The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
Each school club has a sponsor. For more information about officially-sanctioned Intermediate High School organizations, contact Union Intermediate High School at 254-8644.
Distribution of Flyers
Certain rules are in place to safeguard students who are not to be considered a captive audience for the promotion of business, recreation or other educational entities. The Union Board of Education has enacted a policy regarding the distribution of flyers. Organizations who wish to distribute information should contact the Communications Department.
Any individual, who calls on the principal or other school employees for the purpose of selling or advertising, including a proposal to photograph students, must have prior approval from the Executive Director of Communications.
TeePee Trivia
While many schools around the state have inflatable tunnels they run through before football games, only one has the teepee.
Tulsa Union's teepee was created in 1994 by three senior boys who were former Boy Scouts.
The group researched Native American traditions surrounding the teepee and built Union's with the same principles.
Since its debut at Tulsa Washington in the opening game of the 1994 season, the teepee has appeared at every Redskins football game, including trips to Farmington, N.M., and Clovis, Calif.