Friends of University High School Launches, Hosts Fundraiser on Thursday

Ferndale's Friends of University High School announces its launch party at The Loving Touch in Ferndale, on March 22, 2012 from 6-9 pm. This is the first fundraiser for the Friends of UHS, which is raising funds to support dual-enrollment college classes for UHS students.

For $25/person, guests 21 and up, will enjoy a party at The Loving Touch (22634 Woodward Ave) in Ferndale, hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer tasting, entertainment by Alan Ayoub & Charlie Latimer and Barbara Payton & Bobby Murray, and silent auction items. Silent auction items include local packages and dinners.

For $75/person, guests enjoy all the fun of a $25 ticket, and may participate in the live auction. Live auction items include a guitar signed by Sting; a Jethro Tull, Aqualung autographed album; and a photograph of a rare Elton John painting signed by Elton John, and more.

For $150/person, guests enjoy all the fun of a $75 ticket, with a +$1 advantage - if you see an item you'd like, you can out bid the highest bidder for $1.

Now in its seventh year, Ferndale Schools created University High School as a four-year public high school with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Students at UHS benefit from a dynamic partnership among Ferndale Public Schools, Lawrence Technological University, and business partners throughout the metro area.

University High School serves 485 students in grades 9-12. The curriculum is rigorous and project based and features a unique, teacher-created College-Prep/ACT Prep Course. All students take four years of math, science (culminating in physics), English language arts, and social studies. Full-time college transition and campus support staff assist students with college applications, scholarships and financial aid, and with ongoing success once in college. To date, four classes have graduated with a graduation rate of 99%, and as of Spring 2011, 85% of UHS graduates are actively enrolled in colleges and universities across the country, many with full-ride scholarships.

Student’s classroom experiences are enhanced by direct career immersion made possible with Lawrence Tech educators and business partner mentors. UHS students have opportunities to earn college credit from Lawrence Tech while still in high school, which will be funded by the Friends of UHS. Academically successful students are also guaranteed admission to the University.

Among their many accomplishments since UHS opened in 2004, students have won Robotics competition trophies, participated in an award-winning Innovative Vehicle Design (IVD) competitions through the Convergence Education Foundation, and recently received state and national recognition for DECA marketing club competitions. 

Tickets will be sold at the door. The Loving Touch is located at 22634 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, with preferred parking behind the building.

Call 248/586-8651 for more information on how you can help UHS students take dual-enrollment college courses.

Source: Ferndale Public Schools Community Relations