UCHS 2021 Commencement Program

UNIVERSITY CITY
HIGH SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI

CLASS OF TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE

MONDAY, MAY TWENTY-FOURTH
UNIVERSITY CITY HIGH SCHOOL • MUHL-SCHEMMER STADIUM

THE ALMA MATER

Hail, Hail to U. City High
All hail to our old gold and black

Hail, Hail to U. City High
Our friendship may she never lack.

Ever faithful, ever true
As we raise our song anew
Of the days we’ve spent with you

All Hail, U. City High.

UNIVERSITY CITY HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

Processional..............................................................................................Class of 2021
Pomp and Circumstance..................................................................by Edward Elgar
Posting of the Colors................................................ UCHS AFJROTC Color Guard
The National Anthem by Francis Scott Key...................... Reuben Thomas, Soloist

~ Please remain standing until the Color Guard has exited the stage. ~
Principal’s Welcome...........................................................................Michael Peoples

Principal, University City High School
Commencement Addresses
President, Class of 2021.. ................................................... Justice Strickland
Salutatorian......................................................................Mialla Haley Klohr
Valedictorian..................................................................... Adam D. Holahan
Presentation of the Class of 2021
to the Superintendent of Schools.....................................................Michael Peoples
Superintendent’s Remarks and Presentation of the Class of 2021
to the Board of Education ..........................Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Ph.D., PHR

Superintendent of Schools
Acceptance of the Class of 2021.....................................................Matthew Bellows

President, Board of Eduction
Issuing of Diplomas to the Class of 2021.........................................Names Read by

Kimberly Austin and Darlene Donegan, Ed.D.
Presentation of the Class of 2021
to the Superintendent of Schools.....................................................Michael Peoples
Recessional................................................................................................Class of 2021

~ Please remain seated until graduates have recessed. ~

MAY 2021 GRADUATES

Emma R Al Samaraiy Mya N Gilyard
Jordan L Allen Jada Glass
Erick Atkinson D’Khia Green
Ousmane Ba Essence Chanale Sky Green
Lawson O. Barnard Marissa L Green
Marshawn Barnett Elijah J Greenlea
Ruth Tefera Belachew Nakayla Amoni Griffin
Zauria Unique Billingsley Jared Michael Grove
Lamarkko S Birchfield Sebastian Wesley Gunter
Isaac Braeske Aaron Jamall Hall
Alonna Braziel Brandon L Hall
Taylor Breite Jalen Hampton
Aaliyah Reonna Brown Tarren M Harris
Angel Bryant Jessica Hartfield
Malina Bryant Jaleah Lisa Marie Hatcher
Caitlyn J Caston A’Neisha Henderson
Taiyanna C Clark Ruby Rianna Hicks
Caleb Mekhi Collins Precious Hill
Deion Derrell Cobb Merrick Hoel
Ivan Barrett Coble Adam D Holahan
Stella Marie Cordes Justin Holland
Jalen M Corn Maddison Hussmann
Ja Shon Cox Arereana Darcel Jackson
Janae E Cox Aaniya M Jacobs
Kevin Andre Craig Sahra Jamal
Mikiyah R-M Cushshon Asa Nurul Jaman
Victoria M Cushshon Cameron D Jensen
Nevaeh Kamill Daniels Jacaii Maurice Jones
Jaylen Dickson Jlynn Adam Jones
Braulio Escalante Kenwyn L Jones
Ian T Feld Laqwan L Jones
Makaiyla S Ford Jana K Kelly
Honesty A Funches Mialla Haley Klohr
Terrynce Cooper Gandy Trinity A Lewis
Timothy James Gibson Octavia Lomax
Xy Gibson Tania Lopez-Reyna
Kaden K Gilbert Ramata Ly

MAY 2021 GRADUATES

Taniko Marks Demario Smith
Nathaniel Martin Donna Smith
Sydni Marie Martin Jaiden Demitri Smith
Zion Martin Kristen Smith
Ivan K Maynard Rhya N Smith
Amiyah N McClure Takhia Smith
Nia Nicole McFadden Zion Mark Smith
Jalen Aarion McKee Tamiah Renee Staton
Ja’queese Jael McMillion Brianna Stokes
Christa Medcalf Justice Trianna Strickland
John Constandenos Meeker Diamond Charlotte Taylor
Nasia O Metcalfe Lauren Taylor
Brandon N Ming Mikel O’shay Taylor
Anayha J Moffatt Rafa N Thabet
Mariyah Montgomery Lorren Thomas
Tia A’jonea Moore Reuben Orion Thomas
Tamia Moseley Lydia Thoroughman
Justin K Norman Jonah T Trussel
Jimmy J O’Neil Dylan Tucker
Kelis Monyaé Petty Nathan Turner
Niarre N Phillips Juan Esteban Velandia Puyo
Dariaun Pointer Billy J Walker
Dariyana Pointer Janelle Endia Walker
Nydia Star Purnell Kyra Walker
De’Ianna Leatrice Redden Jalyn Ware
Joshua Paul Rhiney Nicholas S Weekly
Jurnee Andrea Rhone Larry Anthony Welch
Jamya J Richardson Areanna Christine Whittington
Andres J Rico Brennyn Wilke
Jadae Yvette Robinson A’nya N Williams
Kayla Michelle Robinson Ayanna L Williams
Mylia M N Robinson Lanaja D Wilson
Shadonna Robinson De’vin R Wood
Kiara Marie Rodgers Jermaine C Woods
John Michael Ruland Marion T Wright
Noel Adrian R. Sinco Quincy Yarrington
Cameron E Smith Zoe Yudovich

UCHS Class of 2021 Accolades
(as reported by May 19, 2021)

Emma R Al Samaraiy: Cum Laude, National Career Readiness Certificate; Scholarship
Offerings Total = $68,000
Decision - DePaul University

Jordan L Allen: Cum Laude; Scholarship Offerings Total = $32,000
Decision - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Erick Atkinson: Decision - Entering Workforce
Ousmane Ba: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, Early College

Experience Associates Degree; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Full-ride to Washington
University in St. Louis, Social Studies Medal; Scholarship Offerings Total = $220,000
Decision - Washington University in St. Louis
Lawson O. Barnard: Magna Cum Laude, Early College Experience Associates Degree;
Scholarship Offerings Total = $6,000
Decision - Missouri State University
Marshawn Barnett: Decision - Entering Workforce
Ruth Tefera Belachew: 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community College,
Excellence in Choir Visual Arts Medal
Decision - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Zauria Unique Billingsley: Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Pay It
Forward Scholarship - $1,000; Scholarship Offerings Total = $1,000
Decision - Bethune-Cookman University
Lamarkko S Birchfield: Cum Laude
Decision - Entering Workforce - Lambert Airport Vocational Skills Program
Isaac Braeske: Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, 12+ Hours in Dual Credit
with St. Louis Community College, Football, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps Cadet of the Year, Excellence in FACS Practical Arts Medal
Decision - University of the Ozarks
Alonna Braziel: Decision - University of Central Missouri
Taylor Breite: Decision - Entering Workforce
Aaliyah Reonna Brown: Cum Laude, 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community
College, Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball (All-Conference First Team); Scholarship(s)/
Award(s) - Darren’s Lions2Tigers Scholarship - $2,500; Scholarship Offerings Total =
$96,500
Decision - University of Missouri - Columbia
Angel Bryant: Decision - Entering Workforce
Malina Bryant: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, Early College
Experience Associates Degree; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Andrew Ellis Scholarship -
2nd Place - $1,000; Scholarship Offerings Total = $181,000
Decision - Saint Louis University
Caitlyn J Caston: MO Options Graduate
Decision - Military
Taiyanna C Clark: National Career Readiness Certificate, Girls Tennis; Scholarship Offerings
Total = $44,000
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Caleb Mekhi Collins: Decision - Entering Workforce

UCHS Class of 2021 Accolades
(as reported by May 19, 2021)

Deion Derrell Cobb: Decision - Entering Workforce
Ivan Barrett Coble: Decision - University of Missouri - Mizzou
Stella Marie Cordes: Summa Cum Laude, National Career Readiness Certificate, Volleyball;

Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Sue Shear Young Women’s Leadership Award - $1,500, Man
of Valor Trunk Scholarship, The Kathy L Baglan and Julie Baglan Mai Career in Science
- $5,000, Leo McKinney Chemistry Award; Scholarship Offerings Total = $6,500
Decision - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jalen M Corn: Decision - 4-year College/University
Ja Shon Cox: Decision - Ranken Technical College
Janae E Cox: Cheerleader
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Kevin Andre Craig: National Career Readiness Certificate
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Mikiyah R-M Cushshon: , Kiwanis International (Key Club); Scholarship(s)/Award(s) -
Mannequins on the Loop Dorothy Davis Art/Fashion Scholarship - $2,500; Scholarship
Offerings Total = $26,500
Decision - Columbia College Chicago
Victoria M Cushshon: Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, Cheerleader, Softball,
Girls Basketball, Track & Field
Decision - Navy
Nevaeh Kamill Daniels: Summa Cum Laude, Early College Experience Associates Degree,
Volleyball; Scholarship Offerings Total = $31,000
Decision - Lawrence University
Jaylen Dickson: Decision - Entering Workforce
Braulio Escalante: Decision - 4-year College/University
Ian T Feld: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, National Career
Readiness Certificate, Baseball; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - National Merit Scholarship
Finalist - Royal Bank Savings Bond, Aurelian Society Book Prize, Excellence in English
Medal, Journalism Medal, Mathematics Medal, Science Medal; Scholarship Offerings
Total = $718,500
Decision - Grinnell College
Makaiyla S Ford: Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Her Honor Scholarship Recipient; Scholarship
Offerings Total = $1,000
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Honesty A Funches: Decision - University of Central Missouri State
Terrynce Cooper Gandy: MO Options Graduate
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Timothy James Gibson: Summa Cum Laude, National Career Readiness Certificate, Boys
Soccer; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Excellence in Orchestra (Expressive playing, cello)
Performing Arts Medal, Excellence in Robotics Certificate; Scholarship Offerings Total
= $140,800
Decision - Iowa State University
Xy Gibson: Decision - St. Louis Community College

UCHS Class of 2021 Accolades
(as reported by May 19, 2021)

Kaden K Gilbert: Decision - Entering Workforce
Mya N Gilyard: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Jada Glass: Magna Cum Laude, Early College Experience Associates Degree, Softball;

Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Man of Valor Trunk Scholarship, UCHS Alumni Association
- $500, Stifel Scholarship; Scholarship Offerings Total = $2,500
Decision - University of Missouri - Columbia
D’Khia Green: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Essence Chanale Sky Green: Summa Cum Laude, Early College Experience Associates
Degree, Girls Basketball (All-Conference Sportsmanship Award), Girls Soccer;
Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Man of Valor Trunk Scholarship, Thomas McConnell Award
- $2,000; Scholarship Offerings Total = $2,000
Decision - Prairie View A&M University
Marissa L Green: Decision - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Elijah J Greenlea: Golf, Excellence in Sculpture Visual Arts Certificate
Decision - St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
Nakayla Amoni Griffin: Magna Cum Laude, Early College Experience Associates Degree;
Scholarship Offerings Total = $36,000
Decision - Beloit College
Jared Michael Grove: Cum Laude, Early College Experience - Completion of CORE 42,
Outstanding Achievement in Band Performing Arts Medal, Excellence in Robotics
Certificate
Decision - Fisk University
Sebastian Wesley Gunter: Cum Laude
Decision - Entering Workforce
Aaron Jamall Hall: Boys Basketball (All-Conference Sportsmanship Award); Scholarship(s)/
Award(s) - Man of Valor Taylor Simpson Scholarship - $500, Man of Valor Trunk
Scholarship; Scholarship Offerings Total = $8,500
Decision - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Brandon L Hall: Decision - Full Sail University
Jalen Hampton: Boys Basketball (All-Conference Player of the Year)
Decision - LinkYear
Tarren M Harris: Track & Field; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Erica R. Mosely Volunteerism
Award, UCHS Alumni Association - $500, Erica R. Mosley Award for 75+ hours of
Volunteer Service; Scholarship Offerings Total = $500
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Jessica Hartfield: Decision - 4-year College/University
Jaleah Lisa Marie Hatcher: Decision - Entering Workforce
A’Neisha Henderson
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Ruby Rianna Hicks: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Precious Hill: World Languages - Spanish Medal
Decision - St. Louis Community College

UCHS Class of 2021 Accolades
(as reported by May 19, 2021)

Merrick Hoel: Summa Cum Laude, Cross Country, Track & Field (St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Scholar-Athlete); Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Occidental College Cross Country & Track
& Field Scholarship, Excellence in English Medal, Social Studies Medal; Scholarship
Offerings Total = $80,666
Decision - Occidental College

Adam D Holahan: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, National Career
Readiness Certificate, 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community College,
Boys Soccer; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Computer Science Medal, Excellence in English
Medal, Mathematics Medal, Outstanding Performance in Theatre Performing Arts
Medal, World Languages - Latin Medal, Excellence in Robotics Certificate; Scholarship
Offerings Total = $187,600
Decision - Iowa State University

Justin Holland: Boys Basketball, Track & Field
Decision - Philander Smith College

Maddison Hussmann: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Arereana Darcel Jackson: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Aaniya M Jacobs: 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community College

Decision - St. Louis Community College / Lindenwood University
Sahra Jamal:; Scholarship Offerings Total = $52,000

Decision - Webster University
Asa Nurul Jaman: MO Options Graduate

Decision - Entering Workforce
Cameron D Jensen: Cum Laude, Science Medal

Decision - Harris Stowe State University
Jacaii Maurice Jones: Decision - Entering Workforce: Vocational Rehabilitation
Jlynn Adam Jones: MO Options Graduate

Decision - Entering Workforce
Kenwyn L Jones: Decision - Entering Workforce
Laqwan L Jones: Decision - Ranken Technical College
Jana K Kelly: Early College Experience Associates Degree; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - MSU -

College Bound Scholarship; Scholarship Offerings Total = $94,400
Decision - Beloit College
Mialla Haley Klohr: Summa Cum Laude, National Career Readiness Certificate, 12+ Hours
in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community College, Field Hockey, Girls Swimming,
Girls Soccer; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Full Tuition Scholarship to University of
Missouri Columbia, Excellence in Robotics Certificate, All-Around Excellence in Fine
Arts (Visual & Performing) Medal; Scholarship Offerings Total = $335,504
Decision - Georgia Institute of Technology
Trinity A Lewis: , Kiwanis International (Key Club) - Vice President
Decision - University of Memphis
Octavia Lomax: Decision - Entering Workforce
Tania Lopez-Reyna: 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community College, World
Languages - Spanish Medal
Decision - St. Louis Community College

UCHS Class of 2021 Accolades
(as reported by May 19, 2021)

Ramata Ly: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, Early College Experience
Associates Degree; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - MSU - College Bound Scholarship,
Andrew Ellis Scholarship - 1st Place - $2,000; Scholarship Offerings Total = $2,499,102
Decision - Bryn Mawr College

Taniko Marks: Decision - Entering Workforce
Nathaniel Martin: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, National Career

Readiness Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, 12+ Hours in Dual
Credit with St. Louis Community College, Boys Soccer, Boys Tennis; Scholarship
Offerings Total = $188,000
Decision - The University of Colorado Boulder
Sydni Marie Martin: Early College Experience Associates Degree, Cheerleader;
Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Full-ride to Harris-Stowe State University; Scholarship
Offerings Total = $353,700
Decision - University of Missouri - Columbia
Zion Martin: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Ivan K Maynard: Football, Boys Basketball
Decision - Entering Workforce
Amiyah N McClure: Decision - Southern University
Nia Nicole McFadden: , Kiwanis International (Key Club)
Decision - University of Missouri - St. Louis (Succeed Program)
Jalen Aarion McKee: MO Options Graduate
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Ja’queese Jael McMillion: National Career Readiness Certificate
Decision - Entering Workforce
Christa Medcalf: Honorary Diploma
John Constandenos Meeker: Excellence in Industrial Technology Practical Arts Medal
Decision - Lewis and Clark Community College
Nasia O Metcalfe: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Brandon N Ming: Boys Basketball (All-Conference First Team); Scholarship(s)/Award(s) -
Iowa Wesleyan College Boys Basketball; Scholarship Offerings Total = $120,500
Decision - Iowa Wesleyan College
Anayha J Moffatt: Dance
Decision - 4-year College/University
Mariyah Montgomery: National Career Readiness Certificate
Decision - Entering Workforce
Tia A’jonea Moore: 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community College,
Cheerleader; Scholarship Offerings Total = $500
Decision - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Tamia Moseley: MO Options Graduate
Decision - Entering Workforce
Justin K Norman: Baseball
Decision - Ranken Technical College

UCHS Class of 2021 Accolades
(as reported by May 19, 2021)

Jimmy J O’Neil: Decision - Building Diversity Union - Construction
Kelis Monyaé Petty: Softball

Decision - St. Louis Community College
Niarre N Phillips: Decision - Entering Workforce
Dariaun Pointer: Football, Wrestling, Track & Field; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Missouri

Valley College Football; Scholarship Offerings Total = $68,000
Decision - Missouri Valley College
Dariyana Pointer: Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - St. Louis University - Grow Your Own
Scholarship - $28,000; Scholarship Offerings Total = $88,000
Decision - Saint Louis University
Nydia Star Purnell: Decision - Entering Workforce
De’Ianna Leatrice Redden: Cum Laude, Early College Experience Associates Degree,
Volleyball; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Andrew Ellis Scholarship - 3rd Place - $500, Man
of Valor Trunk Scholarship; Scholarship Offerings Total = $10,500
Decision - University of Missouri - Columbia
Joshua Paul Rhiney: Baseball
Decision - Webster University
Jurnee Andrea Rhone: National Career Readiness Certificate
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Jamya J Richardson: 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community College
Decision - Entering Workforce, Construction Apprentice
Andres J Rico: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Jadae Yvette Robinson: Cum Laude, Early College Experience Associates Degree, Volleyball;
Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - The Kathy L Baglan and Julie Baglan Mai Career in Science -
$1,000; Scholarship Offerings Total = $237,000
Decision - Xavier University of Louisiana
Kayla Michelle Robinson: Excellence in Business Practical Arts Medal
Decision - U.S. Army
Mylia M N Robinson: Decision - Entering Workforce, MERS Program
Shadonna Robinson: , Kiwanis International (Key Club) Editor/Webmaster; Scholarship(s)/
Award(s) - Man of Valor Trunk Scholarship, The Kathy L Baglan and Julie Baglan Mai
Career in Science - $1,000, MSU - College Board Scholarship; Scholarship Offerings
Total = $1,000
Decision - University of Memphis
Kiara Marie Rodgers: Decision - St. Louis Community College
John Michael Ruland: Summa Cum Laude; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Excellence in
Journalism Certificate, All-Around Excellence in Fine Arts (Visual & Performing)
Medal; Scholarship Offerings Total = $50,000
Decision - Loyola University Chicago
Noel Adrian R. Sinco: Cum Laude, 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community
College, Man of Valor Trunk Scholarship
Decision - Entering Workforce, Daugherty IT Apprenticeship

UCHS Class of 2021 Accolades
(as reported by May 19, 2021)

Cameron E Smith: Excellence in Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Meda
Decision - U.S. Air Force

Demario Smith: Magna Cum Laude, 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St. Louis Community
College, Football
Decision - 4-year College/University

Donna Smith: Decision - Entering Workforce
Jaiden Demitri Smith: Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Rory Ellinger Public Service Award - $666,

Mannequins on the Loop Dorothy Davis Art/Fashion Scholarship - $2,500; Scholarship
Offerings Total = $3,166
Decision - Jackson State University
Kristen Smith: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Rhya N Smith: Decision - Entering Workforce
Takhia Smith: Decision - Entering Workforce
Zion Mark Smith: Decision - Missouri State University
Tamiah Renee Staton: Decision - Entering Workforce
Brianna Stokes: Decision - Entering Workforce
Justice Trianna Strickland: Magna Cum Laude, Early College Experience Associates Degree,
Volleyball; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Man of Valor Trunk Scholarship, Darren’s
Lions2Tigers Scholarship - $2,500; Scholarship Offerings Total = $245,660
Decision - University of Missouri - Columbia
Diamond Charlotte Taylor: National Career Readiness Certificate, Volleyball, Girls
Basketball, Excellence in Orchestra (Music Literacy, double bass) Performing Arts
Certificate
Decision - Missouri Southern State University
Lauren Taylor: Decision - St. Louis Community College - EMT
Mikel O’shay Taylor: Cheerleader
Decision - Entering Workforce
Rafa N Thabet: Cum Laude
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Lorren Thomas: MO Options Graduate
Decision - Entering Workforce
Reuben Orion Thomas: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, All-Around
Excellence in Performing Arts Medal, Excellence in Dance Certificate
Decision - 4-year College/University
Lydia Thoroughman: Magna Cum Laude; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - National Merit
Scholarship Semi Finalist - Royal Bank Savings Bond, Outstanding Performance in
Theatre Performing Arts Medal; Scholarship Offerings Total = $272,000
Decision - Cornell College
Jonah T Trussel: Decision - St. Louis Community College
Dylan Tucker: Decision - Entering Workforce
Nathan Turner: Decision - Vocational Rehabilitation

UCHS Class of 2021 Accolades
(as reported by May 19, 2021)

Juan Esteban Velandia Puyo: National Career Readiness Certificate
Decision - Principia College

Billy J Walker: Baseball
Decision - University of Missouri - St. Louis

Janelle Endia Walker: , Kiwanis International (Key Club)
Decision - Entering Workforce

Kyra Walker: Decision - Alabama State University
Jalyn Ware: Decision - Entering Workforce
Nicholas S Weekly: Decision - Entering Workforce
Larry Anthony Welch: Decision - Entering Workforce
Areanna Christine Whittington: National Honor Society Member, Kiwanis International

(Key Club), National Career Readiness Certificate, 12+ Hours in Dual Credit with St.
Louis Community College; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - Man of Valor Taylor Simpson
Scholarship - $500, Man of Valor Trunk Scholarship, Mannequins on the Loop Dorothy
Davis Art/Fashion Scholarship - $2,500, Hillman Scholars Award, The Kathy L Baglan
and Julie Baglan Mai Career in Science - $1,000, UCHS Alumni Association - $500, All-
Around Excellence in Visual Arts Medal; Scholarship Offerings Total = $108,500
Decision - Columbia College Chicago
Brennyn Wilke: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member, Early College
Experience Associates Degree; Scholarship Offerings Total = $76,250
Decision - Truman State University
A’nya N Williams: Softball, Girls Basketball, Baseball
Decision - St. Louis Community College
Ayanna L Williams: National Career Readiness Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician
Certificate; Scholarship(s)/Award(s) - The Kathy L Baglan and Julie Baglan Mai Career
in Science - $1,000, UCHS Alumni Association - $500, Bev Frazier Award, Man of
Valor Taylor Simpson Scholarship - $500, Man of Valor Trunk Scholarship, Bev Frazier
Award; Scholarship Offerings Total = $270,000
Decision - Rust College
Lanaja D Wilson: Decision - U.S. Army
De’vin R Wood: Decision - Auto-Mechanic Program - Ranken Technical College
Jermaine C Woods: Football
Decision - Westminster College
Marion T Wright: MO Options Graduate
Decision - Entering Workforce
Quincy Yarrington: Decision - 4-year College/University
Zoe Yudovich: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Member; Scholarship(s)/
Award(s) - Rory Ellinger Public Service Award - $666, World Languages - Spanish
Medal; Scholarship Offerings Total = $14,666
Decision - University of Missouri - Columbia

UNIVERSITY CITY HIGH SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

AND INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM LEADERS

Michael Peoples...............................................................................................Principal
Paula Sams, EdD....................Program Coordinator, Lieberman Learning Center
Kimberly Austin............................................................................Associate Principal
Ernest Carter.................................................................................. Assistant Principal
Samuel Martin, EdD........................................................................ Dean of Students
Stephani Hudson..................................................................... SSD Area Coordinator
David Lewis...................................................................................... Safety & Security
Christine Woodward............................................................................. Social Worker
Kimberly Merrill................................School Counselor, Department Chairperson
April Money......................................................................................School Counselor
Melvin Bond.....................................................................................School Counselor
Katy-Jane Johnson............................................................................School Counselor
Cynthia Ross.................................. School Counselor, Lieberman Learning Center
Robyn Murry...................................................................................................Registrar
Linda Pritchard...................................................................................A + Coordinator
Marnie Claunch..........................................................Arts Department Chairperson
Lauren Edison.................................. Business Education Department Chairperson
Chloe Tennant............................... Communication Arts Department Chairperson
Samuel Llanos..............................................Mathematics Department Chairperson
Tonya Barnes......................................................... Science Department Chairperson
Michael Daly..............................................Social Studies Department Chairperson
Matthew Tuths..................................Foreign Languages Department Chairperson
Kimberly Green................................Physical Education Department Chairperson
Brian Ashley................................ Special School District Department Chairperson

2020-21 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

Justice Strickland............................................................................................ President
Essence Green.........................................................................................Vice President
Makaiyla Ford................................................................................................. Secretary
Isaac Braeske.................................................................................... Sergeant At Arms
Jadae Robinson.........................................................Student Council Vice President
Darielle Morris.....................................................................Student Council Advisor
Kimberly Merrill........................................................................Senior Class Sponsor

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNIVERSITY CITY
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Matt Bellows - President
Lisa Brenner, Ph.D. - Vice President

Traci Moore - Secretary
LaVerne Ford-Williams - Director

George Lenard - Director
Joanne Soudah - Director
Monica Stewart - Director

Jai’Den Smith
University City High School 2020-21 Student Representative

Emma Scharff
University City High School 2021-22 Student Representative

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNIVERSITY CITY
ADMINISTRATIVE CABINET

Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Ph.D., PHR................................ Superintendent of Schools
Ian Buchanan, Ed.D................. Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction
Kashina Bell, Ed.D......Assistant Superintendent, People & General Administration
Scott Hafertepe..............................................................................Chief Financial Officer
Karl Scheidt..................................................................... Executive Director, Operations
Gary Spiller................................Executive Director, Student Services and Innovation
Mark Basi......................................................................... Director, Technology Solutions
Nancy Cambria.......................................................................Director, Communications
Joe Miller............................................ Senior Director, Wyman Wrap Around Services

A special thanks to all
who assisted with

our graduation ceremony.