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class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(202,248,128) 0%,rgb(131,205,159) 88%,rgb(113,206,126) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>U-High provides 27,626 hours of teaching experiences<\/strong><br>1999-2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>ISU teaching students observe 10,590 hours of classes, and at the same time, gain over 17,036 hours of clinical experiences in U-High classrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>U-High serves as a pilot school for the Illinois Virtual High School<\/strong><br>2000-2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>8 students enrolled in online courses and one instructor, Jim Kinsella, taught in the initiative which was launched by Gov. George Ryan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Principal Gary O&#8217;Malley said that &#8220;as a lab school, U-High has a responsibility to provide the next generation of teachers a variety of strategies for delivering instruction&#8221;. <a href=\"http:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ivhs1.jpg\" title=\"\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Volleyball coach Char Lehnen wins 300th game<\/strong><br>2000<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/charheadshot.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/charheadshot.jpg?resize=200%2C264&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3610\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Char Lehnen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The win came on senior night over Pontiac. Lehnen&#8217;s record includes her time as coach at Riverton (where she won a state championship in 1983), and a 214-24 record as the U-High head coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Senior Jeff Holbrook named principal trumpet for Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra<\/strong><br>2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jholbrook.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jholbrook.jpg?resize=600%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Jeff Holbrook\" class=\"wp-image-2542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jholbrook.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jholbrook.jpg?resize=300%2C250&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Holbrook was also admitted to the Juilliard School beginning in the fall of 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"http:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jeffholbrook.jpg\" title=\"\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Students react to World Trade Center attack<\/strong><br>September 2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/911.jpg?resize=500%2C425&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"students\" class=\"wp-image-1986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/911.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/911.jpg?resize=300%2C255&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students fixate on the classroom television news on 9\/11.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As news of the disaster spread, disbelief quickly turning into shock&#8230;soon, lesson plans were forgotten and televisions in classrooms were tuned to coverage of the attack.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in Teacher Jim Kinsella&#8217;s AP class voiced sadness and anger, as well as confusion over what would come next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pioneer Palooza notable as spawning ground for future musical success<\/strong><br>2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/africano.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/africano.jpg?resize=648%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nick Africano\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/africano.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/africano.jpg?resize=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nick Africano, singer and guitarist for Pure Blue, performs at Pioneer Palooza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students Nick Africano, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NeJjy5yGXrQ\" title=\"\">Dan Hubbar<\/a>d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oiNs4sxCUeA\" title=\"\">Andrew Heissler (Pokey LaFarge)<\/a>, who all performed at the annual event, would later go on to make music professionally. On this night in 2001, Hubbard and Africano played with their band &#8220;Pure Blue&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Nnamani named national volleyball player of the year<\/strong><br>2001<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ogonnapic.jpg?resize=416%2C492&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ogonnapic.jpg?w=416&amp;ssl=1 416w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ogonnapic.jpg?resize=254%2C300&amp;ssl=1 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ogonna Nnamani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Star volleyball player Ogonna Nnamani is named the Gatorade National Player of the Year after leading U-High to state championships in 1999 and 2000. She also maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA off the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ogonna.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-foreground-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-foreground-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/riehl-208x300.jpg?resize=208%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/riehl.jpg?resize=208%2C300&amp;ssl=1 208w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/riehl.jpg?w=360&amp;ssl=1 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emily Riehl named top-20 student in USA Today&#8217;s High School Academic First Team 2002. Emily also received a $50,000 scholarship for placing third in the Intel Science Talent Search.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-black-color has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>First &#8220;Mr. U-High&#8221; held in honor of Troy Hari<\/strong><br>2003<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mruhigh.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mruhigh.jpg?resize=500%2C364&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"students dancing\" class=\"wp-image-1997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mruhigh.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mruhigh.jpg?resize=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Competitors Eric Palomino, David Stites and Nels Pederson show their moves during the opening act of Mr. U-High, 2003.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fun and raucous annual event, features dancing, music and other events designed to let contestants strut their stuff- but also to raise money in honor of U-High student Troy Hari who died in 2003. The event has raised over $75k to this point for home-building in Haiti.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Live skits out, pre-recorded skits in for Class Night<\/strong><br>2003-04<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are not happy with the changes, and administrators have not been happy with live skits &#8220;crossing the line&#8221; of good taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-foreground-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-foreground-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pistorius.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pistorius.jpg?resize=1000%2C923&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"news article\" class=\"wp-image-2526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pistorius.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pistorius.jpg?resize=300%2C277&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pistorius.jpg?resize=768%2C709&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Daily Pantagraph, 6\/14\/2003<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A year later, Ashlee Pistorius scored her 228th high school career soccer goal, a state of Illinois record. She was later named an All-American for Parade Magazine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Students begin using Blackboard, expand participation in Virtual High School <\/strong><br>Fall 2004<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Early adopters of the power of online learning, U-High teachers begin creating lessons and content online using the Blackboard platform. These &#8220;hybrid&#8221; courses become a staple of U-High in the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, up to 75 students are taking one or more courses completely online through Illinois&#8217; Virtual High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Golden named Pantagraph Athlete of the Year<\/strong><br>2005<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/golden-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"949\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/golden-1024x949.jpg?resize=1024%2C949&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chandra Golden\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/golden-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C949&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/golden-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C278&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/golden-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C712&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/golden-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1423&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/golden-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1898&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chandra Golden receives a hug from fellow finalist Bekah Clay at the Pantagraph Award banquet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chandra led the Pioneers to the Class A State Track title, defending her crown in the 100-meter hurdles, and running in the record-setting 400 meter relay. Golden went on to attend Eastern Illinois.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(202,248,128) 0%,rgb(131,205,159) 88%,rgb(113,206,126) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Basketball coach Cal Hubbard celebrates 500th victory<\/strong><br>January 2006<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hubbard-Cal.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hubbard-Cal.jpg?resize=600%2C840\" alt=\"Cal Hubbard\" class=\"wp-image-3163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hubbard-Cal.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hubbard-Cal.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With his wife Vivian, and his sons Neal, Nathan and Seth in attendance, Cal Hubbard picked up his 500th career victory as the Pioneers defeated Rantoul, 44-35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"http:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hubbardp-scaled.jpg\" title=\"\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Long-time faculty Neuleib, Scott retire<\/strong><br>Spring 2007<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/neuleibscott2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/neuleibscott2.jpg?resize=598%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"teachers\" class=\"wp-image-1673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/neuleibscott2.jpg?w=598&amp;ssl=1 598w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/neuleibscott2.jpg?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob Neuleib, who had taught at U-High since 1975, did much to advance the speech and debate programs at U-High. 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Wroan III enabled the redesign which was designed to match the new instructional programs being offered in technology, architecture, drafting and biotechnology. New equipment was also purchased to provide students with practical experience in designing and manufacturing specific products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Laptops installed in 4 classrooms<\/strong><br>Fall 2007<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/computerlab.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/computerlab.jpg?resize=741%2C543&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"computer picture\" class=\"wp-image-1608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/computerlab.jpg?w=741&amp;ssl=1 741w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/computerlab.jpg?resize=300%2C220&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer labs and math classrooms converted to laptop labs. In AP Calculus, students use computer tablets and pens which makes math on computers that much easier. Over in AP English, students use laptops for research and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each classroom is equipped with 26 laptops, enough for every student in class; teachers participated in professional development over the summer in preparation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-black-color has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Teacher Tom Holbrook receives Presidential Award for Excellence in math and science<\/strong><br>May 2008<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"600\" 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has-text-align-center\"><strong>Birth of a new tradition: The Freshman Greek Olympics<\/strong><br>2008<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"n2-section-smartslider fitvidsignore  n2_clear\" data-ssid=\"25\"><div id=\"n2-ss-25-align\" class=\"n2-ss-align\"><div class=\"n2-padding\"><div id=\"n2-ss-25\" data-creator=\"Smart Slider 3\" data-responsive=\"auto\" class=\"n2-ss-slider n2-ow n2-has-hover n2notransition  \"><div class=\"n2-ss-slider-wrapper-inside\">\n        <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-1 n2_ss__touch_element n2-ow\">\n            <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-2 n2-ow\">\n                                                <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-3 n2-ow\">\n\n                    <div class=\"n2-ss-slide-backgrounds n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\" data-public-id=\"1\" data-mode=\"fill\"><div class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"students\" data-title=\"\"><picture class=\"skip-lazy jetpack-lazy-image\" 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aria-label=\"next arrow\" tabindex=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"skip-lazy jetpack-lazy-image\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"next arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><ss3-loader><\/ss3-loader><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2_clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since 2008, every student entering U-High has taken part in the chariot races, greek gourmet relay, javelin throw and other events that make up the Greek Olympics, held annually in the gym just prior to thanksgiving break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The freshman teachers at the time, Char Lehnen, Kate Pole, Amy Reiman, Brian Conant, Karen Travis and Steve Evans, were trying to figure out a culmination activity for learning taking place in multiple disciplines related to Greek history and mythology. When Evans suggested a &#8220;Greek Olympics&#8221;, intern Maggy Gleason (now Proctor) set about researching and developing potential activities, and the first Olympics took place. It was, according to Proctor, &#8221; a total disaster, as students were racing around the gym while taking each other out with jump ropes&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, the Olympics has evolved to include activities that are athletic, academic and collaborative, and- for many U-High graduates- memorable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wroandedication.jpg?resize=450%2C201&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wroandedication.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wroandedication.jpg?resize=300%2C134&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2008-2009 dedication of the renovated Industrial Technology Area. John Wroan, left, and ISU President Al Bowman hold the plaque.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Renovation of Stroud Auditorium begins<\/strong><br>Summer, 2009<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Old seats were taken out, carpet was stripped away, catwalks were installed, new sound equipment was purchased and improvements to the stage were made. The work was completed in the winter of 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The renovated Auditorium was christened with a production of &#8220;The Phantom of the Opera&#8221; in the spring of 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>New cell phone policy<\/strong><br>Fall, 2009<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cellphone.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cellphone.jpg?resize=219%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cell phone\" class=\"wp-image-1611\" width=\"219\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cellphone.jpg?w=652&amp;ssl=1 652w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhighhistory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cellphone.jpg?resize=300%2C247&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New cell phone policy<br>U-High&#8217;s new cell phone policy goes into effect, for the first time allowing students to use the devices while at school, though only in the hallways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/school-history-2010-2019\/\">Next<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U-High provides 27,626 hours of teaching experiences1999-2000 ISU teaching students observe 10,590 hours of classes, and at the same time, gain over 17,036 hours of clinical experiences in U-High classrooms U-High serves as a pilot school for the Illinois Virtual High School2000-2001 8 students enrolled in online courses and one instructor, Jim Kinsella, taught in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":791,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-945","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=945"}],"version-history":[{"count":61,"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/945\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3612,"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/945\/revisions\/3612"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uhighhistory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}