Randolph Eastern School Corporation will be dispersing of surplus items in public auction through this link at PublicSurplus.com. Anyone can view items available at auction, but will want to register with PublicSurplus.com to place bids on items. The auction will be available until February 14.

Please contact the school corporation if you have any questions.

Jr. High FCA discount cards are available! These cards are a great bargain and a wonderful opportunity to help the FCA. See Mr. Lynch, Mrs. Moore, or any JH FCA student. Thank you for your support. Click to see discounts available on card.

The Union City Jr/Sr HS Archery Team competed this past Saturday in the Anderson Prep Academy Invitational. Twelve students from UC competed and did an outstanding job.

A perfect score is 300 points and here are the results from our archers who participated.

Ben Bagozzi - 162
Faith Rosely - 172
Shelby Gates - 176
Katie Reichard - 176
Johnny Delgado - 185
Zach Stewart - 192
Mariah Claywell - 196
Ian Glunt - 198
Andrew Price - 211
Katie Elliott - 221
Ida Zeller - 222
Canden Downey - 236

The team will be in action again this Saturday at the NASP State Qualifer held at Monroe Central. Good Luck!

Hunter Regan, an 8th grade student, created decals to honor Dylan Williams' memory. Hunter's project is part of a 20% project in Mr. Kevin Lehman's science class. Students are given time to work on a project of their choosing. Hunter chose this project as one to honor a friend who tragcially lost his life at baseball practice. All money raised from Hunter's project goes to the Dylan Williams, Forever an All-Star Foundation. See Clinton Randall's article in the Early Bird paper.

Union City senior Kora Kerns was presented with the Gary Horner Sportsmanship Award for her positive influence both on and off the court following Saturday’s Randolph County Tournament championship game.

“It was a total shock and surprise, because there are so many great seniors in the county. I am honored by the award and have had great role models and mentors – Sarah Black, Geoff and Nikki Grow,” Kerns told The Early Bird.

Kora was nominated for the honor by her basketball coach Sarah Black.

“She doesn’t know how to give anything, but 110 percent in everything she does,” Black said about Kerns. “She is never the player you wish you could get more out of…but the player you wish you had more of.”

“She is not afraid to be a positive role model who stands up and leads people in a positive direction,” Black added. “Kora’s actions on the basketball court speak for themselves, but she does so much more outside of this arena to make a positive impact on others.”

Beyond basketball, Kora has participated in multiple sports at Union City Jr/Sr High and currently holds an impressive academic 3.77 GPA.

Additionally, she dedicates her time to volunteer at community and church dinners, outreach programs and each year volunteers time to go on a mission trip with Wesley United Methodist Church.

Kora’s relationship with God carries onto the basketball court. She initiated and leads a prayer circle following each of the Lady Indians’ games in which their opponents are always invited to join – and usually always do.

“My pastor challenged me to start the prayer circles. Many times I was hesitant, but the unity of the teams coming together has been worth it,” Kerns said.

“I want to thank the Gary Horner family for supporting the community and athletes,” Kora concluded.

Gary Horner was a long-time head coach for the Winchester girls basketball program that made a positive impact on everyone around him. Each year the award is voted on by Randolph County school administrators and is presented to the most deserving nominee.

Story Courtesy of Clinton Randall at Blue Bag Media.

Our next Food Pantry in the Union City Jr/Sr High School cafe' will be held on Tuesday, January 24 from 5-7 pm. Please note that the pantry will close once all of the food has been collected.

Upcoming Food Pantry Dates:
February 14
February 28

Congratulations to the following students for earning honor roll for the first semester:

SENIOR ALL A’s – Ashley Cox, Hayden Downey, Kyle Reichard, Elizabeth Sowinski, Elijah Thornburg, Kollin Warren.

JUNIOR ALL A’s – Justiss Cantu, Connor Kerns, Ellie Kerns, Nalaina Whitesel.

SOPHOMORE ALL A’s – Jacob Curry, Brayden Davis, Reagan Hoggatt, Sophia Spence, Courtney Whitesel.

FRESHMEN ALL A’s – Grace Collins, Evelyn Downey, Heidi Livingston, Mya Maloy, Emily O’Connor, Katie Reichard, Derick Williams, Morgan Wymer.

8th GRADE ALL A’s – Ryan Armantrout, Kyle Buckingham, Hunter Reagan, Michael Vore.

7th GRADE All A’s – Braydon Hoggatt, Emily Livingston, Carlee Rismiller, Andrea Sanders.

SENIOR A’s & B’s – Emma Baron, Katelynn Brock, Alison Conklin, Tiana Davis, Peyton Dean, Isaiah Green, Tarah Heuss, Kora Kerns, Jennifer Perez, Julian Price, Katie Rismiller, Hailey Sousa, Landry Zimmers.

JUNIOR A’s & B’s – Paul Bailey, Maci Beam, Kelsie Burton, Gabriella Cantu, Emily Cline, Kahlee Dowler, Tiffany Edwards, DaKota Hanaway, Maxwell Harris, Christian Mills, Rawlin Mills, Mackenzie Neeley, Trevor Thompson, Dawson Thornburg, Cameron Vincent, Haley Whitesel.

SOPHOMORE A’s & B’s – Emalee Bocanegra, Maria Casillas-Romero, Acacia Clemons, Megan Clemons, Abigail Crowder, Johnathan Gerstner, Antonio Jasso, Cameron Luster, Cassie McCowan, Rachel New, Graci Price, Sydney Ralston, Janiese Ramos.

FRESHMEN A’s & B’s – John Carpenter, Kaytlyn Davis, Paula Gallegos, Mackenzie Green, Mikayla Green, Shelby King, Vincent Pierce, Tanner Spence, Bryten Stewart, Spencer Thomas, Braxton Wright.

8th GRADE A’s & B’s – Savannah Brewer, Jodi Carpenter, Mackenzie Charles, Madison Garrett, Ian Glunt, Collin Perry, Taylor Rains, Tabius Reagan, Faith Roesly, Chloe Wyatt.

7th GRADE A’s & B’s – Mariah Claywell, Hunter Curry, Cale Jefferis, Isabelle Miller, Brenden Wright.

The annual Randolph County Varsity Basketball Tournament is this week. Full-session pre-sale tickets are $10 each and must be purchased by the end of the school day, Wednesday, January 4. Or single day tickets can be purchased for $6.00 at the games each night. Brackets can be found on the UCHS Sports website. KISS-TV will broadcasting all of the games on Channel 5 and on Livestream.

SEVENTH GRADE – Braydon Hoggatt, Emily Livingston, Rylan Mote, Carlee Rismiller, Nathan Ruiz, Antoni Velasquez, Jordan Walser

EIGHTH GRADE – Collin Perry, Aliyah Ruiz, Justin Setser

FRESHMEN – Mackenzie Green, Mikayla Green, Camryn Jewell, Shelby King, Stetson Nicholson, Vincent Pierce, Morgan Wymer

SOPHOMORES – Jacob Bradbury, Emma Brewer, Antonio Calderon, Acacia Clemons, Maverick Luster, Christopher Perez, Gavin Teeter, Corey Whitesel, Courtney Whitesel

JUNIORS – Emily Cline, Kaleb Fenton, Kyle Fenton, Alisha Hall, Frazer Prescott, Trevor Spence, Trevor Thompson, Breann Ward, Haley Whitesel

SENIORS – Kollin Warren

SEVENTH GRADE – Makenna Allen, Alexandria Gray, Braydon Hoggatt, Emily Livingston, Rylan Mote, Carlee Rismiller, Nathan Ruiz, Antoni Velasquez, Jordan Walser

EIGHTH GRADE – Ryan Armantrout, Cameron Brengman, Savannah Brewer, Hunter Clay, Collin Perry, Aliyah Ruiz, Justin Setser, Piter Sicolela da Silva, Brenan Sipe, Michael Vore

FRESHMEN – John Carpenter, Ashley Cline, Grace Collins, Mackenzie Green, Mikayla Green, Camryn Jewell, Shelby King, Storm Mullens, Stetson Nicholson, Vincent Pierce, Kelby Purdin, Tanner Spence, Morgan Wymer

SOPHOMORES – Jacob Bradbury, Emma Brewer, Antonio Calderon, Acacia Clemons, Angel Delgado, Maverick Luster, Christopher Perez, Gavin Teeter, Amanda Veloz, Corey Whitesel, Courtney Whitesel

JUNIORS – Emily Cline, Kaleb Fenton, Kyle Fenton, Alisha Hall, Kira Killian, Jayla Payne, Robert Pierce, Frazer Prescott, Trevor Spence, Trevor Thompson, Breann Ward, Haley Whitesel

SENIORS – Jacob Addington, Dwain Edwards, Katie Rismiller, Kollin Warren, Levi Wendel