Throughout Black History Month, University’s Black Affinity student organization has given school-wide presentations for every morning meeting and seminar period in February to share and celebrate black history and culture with the school community. “[These...
All University families — past, present, and future — are invited to the 2023 State of the School presentation on Thursday, Mar. 2 at 7 p.m. in Andrews Hall. This presentation will last approximately 45 minutes, and Head of School Alicia LaMagdeleine will...
Auditions have wrapped up and the cast has been chosen for Stageblazers’ spring musical, High School Musical. Performances are on Friday, Apr. 28 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Apr 29 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Apr. 30 at 2:30 p.m. in Andrews Hall. Watch the Blazer...
Congratulations to University High School senior Karl Wang, who was named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program this week. Wang was named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program last fall, advanced to finalist status this month....
Hank the Trailblazer’s person, Lade Akande, shared the following message with the University community. On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Hank peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge surrounded by family and friends. He was 14.5 years old. It was a warm, sunny...
Congratulations to University High School freshman Vidhatri Iyer, who developed a quick, low-cost method for detecting harmful nanoplastic pollution in water. “The method I developed can be used in the field, so water samples from a lake or a stream can be put into...
University High School is excited to announce that Nila Nealy will take over as Director of Communications in the 2023-24 school year. Nealy has served as Communications Coordinator at University since 2016. She will replace Ashley Crockett-Lohr who will become one of...
On Tuesday, February 7, UHS held its annual Blue Bash and welcomed dozens of admitted students in the Class of 2027 and their families! Andrews Hall was packed with current and incoming Trailblazers and families, faculty, and plenty of balloons! Attendees enjoyed...
In support of this year’s January Term classes, several Trailblazer alumni returned to campus to assist—covering everything from helping improve golf swings, to teaching the history of auto racing, and even giving a historical tour of Philadelphia! UHS alumni Abby...
abby bladen, CLASS OF 2022 Abby Bladen graduated from University High School in 2022 after three years playing on the UHS varsity girls golf team. Following graduation, she spent several weeks traveling to countries in South America doing volunteer work. Upon her...
