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UHS Basketball Teams Achieve Sweep Over Northeast
-Adelay Martin, UHS Sports Media Reporter
The Uniontown Eagles played the Northeast Vikings on Friday. All Varsity and JV teams won their games.
The girls’ Varsity won in their game against Arma with a score of 55 to 27. Karleigh Schoenberger led the team in points, scoring 23 in total. She also had 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Danielle Howard scored 13 points and had 4 assists and 5 steals. Sivanah McAnulty contributed with 6 rebounds. Breleigh Harris scored 7 points and had 3 assists. “Wrapped up our league competition with a dominant win over Arma. We’re playing some tough teams next week to help us get prepared for the sub-state tournament,” said Coach Miller.
The Varsity boys also beat the Vikings with a score of 68 to 64. There was balanced scoring across the board, but Jake Harvey and Luke George led the team, earning 25 and 17 points, respectively. Harvey also had 4 rebounds, while George had 11. Drew Perry had 6 assists and Clay Sutterby had 5 assists and 8 rebounds, as well as 2 steals and 3 blocks. Cade Goodridge had 3 steals. “The boys played hard and handled adversity well. Northeast is a really strong team. Our kids battled their tails off. I’m proud of how we played,” said Coach Hays.
Eagles and Chargers Go Head to Head
The Uniontown Eagles and the Cherryvale Chargers went head to head on Monday evening. The Varsity boys won their game, but the Varsity girls and both JV teams lost to the Chargers.
The Varsity girls lost to Cherryvale 45 to 56. Danielle Howard had 15 points, 4 assists, and 6 steals. Breleigh Harris had 14 points and 3 steals. Sammie Hampton had 6 points and rebounded 8 times. Karleigh Schoenberger had 8 points and 3 rebounds. A few of our players were hurt during the game, but they’re tough and will pull through. “Tough loss tonight,” Coach Miller said. “The girls played a solid first 2 quarters. We had an 11 point lead going into the half. Unfortunately, we came out flat and ended up getting banged up in the 3rd quarter. We went deep into the bench to finish this game. It was good to see some of our role players step up and compete to finish the game.”
The boys’ Varsity beat the Chargers 54 to 52. Jake Harvey scored 16 points and had 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Luke George had 12 points and 12 rebounds. Luke Perry and Hunter Schaaf each had 11 points and 2 assists, and Schaaf had 5 rebounds. Drew Perry had 4 assists. Coach Hays said, “I thought our kids battled all night. We hung around the entire game and were able to make a play in the final seconds to get a big road win. It’s been a really fun stretch of games. It is quite an accomplishment winning 10 games in a row and 13 of 14. I feel like we are playing our best basketball at the right time.”
-Adelay Martin, UHS Sports Media Reporter
Senior Night Sweep for Eagles Varsity Basketball Teams
by Adelay Martin, UHS Sports Media Reporter
The Uniontown Eagles faced the Southern Coffey County Titans in our last home game of the season. This game was also Senior Night, serving to honor our seniors (and their families) who participate in basketball, wrestling, and band. Both Varsity teams won, but the girls’ JV lost to the Titans by one point.
The Varsity girls beat the Titans 37 to 29. Karleigh Schoenberger and Danielle Howard once more lead with points, scoring 15 and 13, respectively. Schoenberger also had 3 rebounds, an assist, and 3 steals, while Howard had 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Gwenyth Fry scored 4 points and had 3 rebounds, and Sivanah McAnulty and Alie Fuhrman each scored 2 points. Sammie Hampton had 6 rebounds.
The Varsity boys also won against SCC, with a score of 61 to 28. Luke George and Hunter Schaaf scored 16 and 14 points, respectively; George also had 2 assists and 4 steals, while Schaaf had 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Jake Harvey had 9 points and 5 steals. Luke Perry and Cade Goodridge each scored 5 points, and the rest of the board is pretty even on scoring. Fan-favorite Kord Bowen sunk a 3-pointer in the last minute of the game, thanks in part to the great sportsmanship showed by the Titans. Coach Hays commented, “I’m really happy for our seniors tonight. They all played really well and capped off with a 3 pointer from Kord Bowen. These seniors are really good leaders for our team and, more importantly, great people. I’m excited for their future when they leave Uniontown High School.”
Eagles Basketball Teams Soar Above the Jets
by Adelay Martin, UHS Sports Media Reporter
The Uniontown Eagles played the Altoona-Midway Jets once again, this time in a regular-season game instead of a tournament. Both Varsity teams, as well as the boys’ JV team, won their games. There was no girls’ JV.
The Varsity girls won their game against Altoona with a score of 54 to 24. Karleigh Schoenberger lead in points and rebounds, scoring 18 points and rebounding 7 times. Danielle Howard had 17 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Sivanah McAnulty had 6 rebounds, Breleigh Harris had 4 steals, and Sammie Hampton had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Many of our JV players got to play up for this game, including freshman Skyler Coulter, who had 2 points and 3 rebounds, and foreign exchange student Irina Otero. “Tonight, our team was able to experience one of the biggest reasons why we play the game,” stated Coach Miller. “Irina Otero stepped onto the varsity basketball court for the first time in her life tonight. Irina, an exchange student from Vilanova de Arousa, Spain, contributed to the Lady Eagles’ win with 4 points, 1 rebound, and 1 steal. The win was great, but watching Irina meet her personal goals was even better.” I asked Irina what it was like playing for the varsity team. She replied, “We played as a team, even when we weren’t playing the best. We supported each other. Even when we missed, we cheered for each other. We had fun and enjoyed the game, which we don’t always do. We felt like a family.”
The boys’ Varsity team beat Altoona 64 to 32. Jake Harvey scored 18 points and had 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Hunter Schaaf had 12 points and 2 assists, and Clay Sutterby had 11 points and 7 rebounds. Luke George scored 9 points and rebounded 4 times. Drew Perry had 2 assists. “I thought we played one of our best games of the season tonight,” said Coach Hays. “I loved the energy and the unselfish basketball. Our shots weren’t falling from the perimeter, but we did a good job of attacking their zone and getting some good shots.”
Homecoming Victories for Eagles Basketball Teams
by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Sports Media Reporter
The Uniontown Eagles faced the Pleasanton Blu-Jays on February 14 for our Homecoming basketball game. Both Varsity teams won, and so did both JV teams.
The Varsity girls beat the Blu-Jays 55 to 35. Scoring for this game was very even, all the Varsity starters and subs scoring at least one basket. Danielle Howard lead in points, scoring 23 over the course of the game. Howard also had 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 7 steals. Karleigh Schoenberger had 8 points and 4 rebounds. Gwenyth Fry and Breleigh Harris each scored 6 points and had 3 steals; Fry also had 5 rebounds. Sammie Hampton had 5 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals. Coach Miller said, “It was another good night for the Lady Eagles. Glad to see some different girls step up tonight and impact the game. Our next contest will be Monday, February 17, when we face Southern Coffey County at home.” The game on the 17th will be our last home game for the season.
The boys’ Varsity also won against Pleasanton, with a score of 60 to 46. Jake Harvey scored 21 points and had 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Clay Sutterby had 15 points and 6 rebounds, as well as 2 assists. Hunter Schaaf had 7 rebounds and 11 points. Luke George had 3 steals, 12 rebounds, and 10 points. “The 1st half was a little rough,” said Coach Hays. “We missed some layups and free throws, but our defense kept us in the game. We came out at half and got into a rhythm. I thought we did a much better job of sharing the ball, which opened up some good shots. I’m proud of boys and their resiliency.”
Fort Scott High School Thespians Perform Radium Girls
Inspired by the real-life story of the luminous watch dial painters of the 1920s, Radium Girls marks the journey of three women’s struggle with radium poisoning and their fight for justice from the U.S. Radium Corporation.
The Fort Scott High School Thespians perform the play, written by D.W. Gregory, at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27, 28, and 29 at the FSHS Auditorium, 1005 S. Main, in Fort Scott.
Although Radium Girls is historical fiction, most of the characters were real people in history. Others are a conglomeration of various people involved in the plight of the Radium Girls.
“Students have invested a lot of time and research into their characters for this performance,” said FSHS Thespian Director Angie Bin. “They have studied their real-life counterparts and noted character traits and personalities that make their character historically accurate.”
The production, set in the 1920s, relays how radium, then known as a miracle cure and beauty product, was used to create a glow in the dark paint that illuminated watches and clocks especially during WWI. The young women employed to paint the tiny numerals were instructed to point their brushes using their mouths. Years later, most of the women began developing horrific health issues which were dismissed by their employers. Eventually, several women were able to find legal defense and had their voices heard, and radium poisoning proven. Their bravery eventually led to landmark changes in working conditions for employees.
“Called a ‘powerful’ and ‘engrossing’ drama by critics, Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science,” according to Dramatic Publishing.
The production involves a 12-member ensemble of students who all play up to four characters each. Actors include seniors Levi Bin, Madi Toth, Carlee Studyvin, Dominic Cannon, Jo Goodbody and Wendy Monahan; juniors Ashanti Green, Tailynn Harding, and Sage Hill; sophomore Jacob Ham; and freshmen Bareigh Farrell and Israel Carreno.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children and available at the Fort Scott High School office and at Common Ground Coffee, 116 S. Main. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. The lobby will have on display a number of educational projects created by students at FSHS.
“Students in Drama classes have created the design details for the show that will be on display for the public. I am so proud of the model sets they have built with set design suggestions, make-up and costuming sketches and research, and the sound and lighting design suggestions they have presented,” said Bin. “Additionally, we have several graphic design posters that our students in Dr. Michelle Laubenstein’s classes created, including the winning design created by junior Amber Russo.”
Upon conclusion of Radium Girls, the FSHS Thespians will celebrate March as Theatre in Our Schools Month and host the all-school Talent Show and Miss(ter) FSHS Pageant at 7 p.m. on March 27 in the Auditorium. Other upcoming events include the annual Thespian Rummage Sale on April 10-11 and Tiger Drama Camp held May 18-29.
UHS Basketball Wins Against Yates Center
By Addie Martin, Uniontown High School Sports Writer
The Uniontown Eagles and the Yates Center Wildcats went head-to-head in Tuesday’s game. Both Varsity teams came home with another couple of wins for Uniontown.
The girls’ Varsity beat the Wildcats 53 to 38. Danielle Howard scored 17 points this game, and Karleigh Schoenberger scored 18. They each had 8 rebounds, and Howard also had 7 assists and 3 steals. Sammie Hampton was another prominent player this game, scoring 6 points and rebounding the ball 5 times. Gwenyth Fry scored 7 points and rebounded twice. Breleigh Harris had 5 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals. “Extremely proud of how our team bounced back from a very disappointing loss last Friday,” said Coach Miller. “These young ladies chose to get better in practice on Monday, and it showed on the court tonight. On Friday, February 14, we will host Pleasanton for our winter homecoming.”
The boys’ Varsity also won against the Wildcats with a score of 53 to 43. This was a tense game for many players, as well as students past and present. Jake Harvey once more lead in points, racking up 21 during the game. Luke George scored 17 points. Both Harvey and George made half of their field goals; also, George made 2 three-point shots out of the 3 he took and was 9 for 10 on free throws. Drew Perry had 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Hunter Schaaf had 5 rebounds, and Clay Sutterby scored 8 points and had 11 rebounds. 20 of our points were made inside the lane. Coach Hays said, “The atmosphere for our game against Yates Center was awesome. It was great seeing so many Eagle fans travel to Yates Center to support our teams. I thought we got off to a slow start, but the boys responded well and played extremely hard. We shot the ball well and rebounded well tonight.”
Eagles Varsity Basketball Teams split with Southeast
by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Sports Media Reporter
The Uniontown Eagles faced the Southeast Lancers on February 7. The Varsity boys won their game, but the girls were unfortunately defeated.
The girls lost to the Lancers 58 to 70 tonight. Danielle Howard had 20 points and 8 steals. Karleigh Schoenberger had 16 points and 4 rebounds. Sammie Hampton scored 10 points, and also had 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Lauren Shinn Had 2 assists and 3 rebounds. “This game was definitely a tale of two halves,” said Coach Miller. “We played well in the first half. Our shot selection and defense looked to be on track to secure a win. We went to halftime with a 17 point lead. Unfortunately, in the second half, our decision making was poor and Southeast proved to have the resolve necessary to overcome the deficit and get the win. This one stung, but we will not dwell on it. It is a privilege to coach these young ladies and I know we will hit the hardwood on Monday and get prepared to play at Yates Center on Tuesday.”
The boys Varsity beat the Lancers 67 to 54. Overall, they out-rebounded the Lancers by 13 rebounds. Jake Harvey and Luke George lead in points, scoring 24 and 23, respectively; both also had 13 rebounds and 3 assists. Hunter Schaaf scored 12 points and Drew Perry had 4 assists. Coach Hays said, “Anytime a team can shoot 40% from the field, they have a good chance to be successful. I thought in the second half we made a lot of winning plays, whether diving for loose balls or making the extra pass. If we keep doing those things and playing solid defense, we could continue this stretch of success.”
Eagles Hoops Teams win 3 of 4 versus Chetopa
by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Sports Media Reporter
The Uniontown Eagles faced the Chetopa Hornets on Tuesday, February 4. Both Varsity teams won, as did the boys JV. The girls JV played hard, but were unfortunately bested by the Hornets.
The girls Varsity won their game with a score of 54 to 35. Danielle Howard scored 20 points during the game; she also had 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals. Karleigh Schoenberger scored 14 points and had 2 assists and 3 steals. Sammie Hampton scored 8 points and Sivanah McAnulty scored 4. Gwenyth Fry had 5 rebounds. “Our defense was a little shaky in the beginning, but the girls adjusted and held Chetopa to 20 points in the last 3 quarters of the game,” Coach Miller said. “Looking forward to practicing tomorrow where we will continue to improve our individual and team game. Our next home competition will be this Friday against Southeast.”
The boys Varsity beat the Hornets 59 to 23. Jake Harvey once more lead in points, scoring 21 in total. He also had 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Luke George scored 15 points, and also had 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Korbin Miller had 6 rebounds and scored 9 points. There was very balanced scoring among the team, with Drew Perry, Cade Goodridge, Drew Holt, and Hunter Schaaf contributing to the score. Perry and Schaaf also had 2 rebounds each, and Ian McClure had 2 steals. Coach Hays said, “I thought the boys played hard and shared the ball extremely well tonight. It’s exciting playing well in front of your home crowd. I’m excited about the direction of this team and basketball program as a whole.”
Minutes of U234 Board of Education Meeting Feb. 10
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met on Monday, February 10, at the Board of Education office for their regular monthly meeting.
President David Stewart opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda. The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:
- Minutes
- Bills and Claims
- Payroll – January 17, 2020 – $1,371,497.09
- Financial Report
- Bond Proceeds Reconciliation
- Activity Fund Accounts
- Fundraising Project – HS Debate and Forensics
Stephanie George, KNEA President, presented a report. Administrators from each building shared information with board members.
Superintendent Ted Hessong reported on BOLD training, Recruit and Hire, PSU Teacher Interview Day on February 19, Stop School Violence grant, accreditation visit, and Crisis Go.
Gina Shelton, Business Manager, discussed health insurance, the health stipend, the KSDE audit, and the roof project that will begin at middle school.
Board members approved the following items:
- Allowance of proposals for refinancing of the bond
- Roof payment
- Resolution to establish election of school board officers
Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting. The board approved the following employment matters:
- Retirement of Beverly Cummins, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, effective May 18, 2020
- Resignation of Shawn LaSota, high school English teacher, effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year
- Resignation of Brooke LaSota, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year
- Transfer of Andrea Heckman, preschool long-term substitute teacher, to a licensed teacher at New Generation for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year
- Leave of absence request from Billie Young, high school kitchen manager
- Transfer of Cheryl Marsh, high school ticket clerk, to interim high school kitchen manager and transfer of Brenda Hathaway, high school cook, to high school interim ticket clerk for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year
- Adjustment in the work agreement for Moriah Dillow, Winfield Scott paraprofessional, from a 6-hour day to a 7.5-hour day for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year
- Addition of the following positions for the 2020-21 school year:
High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Middle School 7th and 8th grade English/Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Eugene Ware Assistant Principal
Director of Academics
The board adjourned.
FSHS swimming Tigers are STATE bound
As a result of times on Thursday evening at the Parson’s swim meet, Bobby Kemmerer and Oliver Witt will be the first Fort Scott High School swimmers in school history to swim at the Kansas 1A-5A State High School Swim meet.
Oliver qualified for state in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1.56.65 and a consideration time in the 100 butterfly.
Bobby qualified in two races, the 100 free with a time of 50.98 and the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1.06.32.
In addition to qualifying for state, Bobby and Oliver took first in both of their individual races and their relay teams took two first places in the 200 Medley and the 400 Free.
Next week they travel to Osawatomie for the Southeast Kansas regional swim meet.
The state meet is in Topeka on February 20-22.
FSHS swimmers are building a winning tradition one stroke at a time. TIGER Proud!
Submitted by Angie Kemmerer