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    An Honor Like No Other!
    Meet the 2021-22 Hall of Fame Inductees

    Eleven outstanding alumni have been accepted into the University City High School Hall of Fame for 2021-22.
    Click here for the full news release.
    Click here for link to YouTube video of the 2021-22 induction ceremony

    The 2021-22 selected inductees are:

    • Kathryn (Pierce) Banks, ’93, a lawyer dedicated to providing fair representation to children and families dealing with the family court system.
    • Jennifer (Roman) Boykin, ’82, the first woman president of a $4 billion-a-year shipyard that produces atomic aircraft carriers and submarines.
    • MSG Donavan "Donny" Nelson Butler, US Army, Retired, ’89, a 29-year veteran of the U.S. Army who led the fight for civil rights and equity for his fellow servicemen of color while in the military establishment.
    • Reena Goldthree, ’99, an assistant professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University specializing in the history of Latin America and the Caribbean.
    • Linda "Cookie" (Dickson) Jones, ’83, a devoted local volunteer and champion of University City and University City Schools.
    • Daniel Kaufer, ’77, (deceased), a neurologist specializing in the humane treatment of patients and families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.
    • Earl Kessler, ’59, An internationally renowned architect specializing in housing and sustaining communities in some of the most vulnerable places in the world.
    • David Levi, ’77, An internationally recognized glassmaker.
    • Helene (Wagman) Sherman, ’62, A professor of mathematics education who has authored dozens of textbooks and articles and helped generations of teachers improve their skills.
    • Richard Stack, ’70, Pioneering founder of a food bank and communications specialist who has used his skills to write books and produce a documentary advocating for the end of the death penalty.
    • Stephanie Williams-Nelson, ’77, a dancer, Hollywood actress and soap opera star who now advocates for children. 

    Induction Celebration
    Rescheduled to October 14, 2022
    University City High School
    7401 Balson Avenue • University City, MO 63130

    Heavy Hors D’oeuvres & Silent Auction
    Reception 5:30 p.m.
    Program 6:45 p.m. in UCHS Auditorium
    ~ Cocktail Attire ~

    Click here to be added to the invitation list mailed or emailed.

    ONLINE TICKETS:
    Advance Tickets Only - No At-Door Admission
    Purchase tickets online via Eventbrite* (uchshof2022.eventbrite.com)
    $50 per person (or to sponsor a student) by September 14
    After September 14, $75 per person. RSVP by October 3
    Gold Contributor: $100 per person by September 14
    (sponsorship of a student attendee & notation in the program)

    Event sponsorships are available. For more information, email dchase@ucityschools.org.
    For inclusion in the program, donations are due by September 19.

    *Service fees apply when using Eventbrite. If a check or cash option is needed, please email communications@ucityschools.org at least one week prior to each of the above deadlines.

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