By Mike Hutchens, UC Schools Communications Director
Union City, Tenn.–Twenty Union City Elementary School students — 10 each from both the third and fourth grades — were rewarded for exemplary behavior over the third nine weeks period of the 2020-21 school year with a recent trip to Discovery Park of America.
Recognized as “Discovery Kids” for their work ethic, kindness toward others and overall behavior, the group spent a day exploring the many features and interesting exhibits at DPA.
The group was accompanied by UCES guidance counselor Christina VanHooser and longtime Union City Schools employee Tammy Harris.
Among those earning the trip and enjoying the day were:
3rd-Graders
(front row, from left) Derrick Avery, Keatyn Hall, Shuntoria Jones, Rhealyn Laster, Selena Lopez-Maldonado, Blanca Ortiz-Hurtado, Carlos Rodriquez, Kennedi Shields, Brayson Smith and Andi Walker
4th-Graders
(back row, from left) Bri’Kenna Carr, Gardy Gurley, Maggie King, Maddisyn Kinyon, Guadalupe Lopez, Maliyah Mitchell, Alana Morton, Kipton Powers, Lucas Riley and Rhett Robinson