Union Mine High School
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Union Mine High School is a public high school located in El Dorado, California, USA, and is a member of the El Dorado Union High School District. This school was built in 1999 and currently has a student body of about 1300 students. Since it is the newest school in the district it is known as the "Technology School" of the high school district. Union Mine's school colors are burgundy and blue, and their mascot is the Diamondback. The current principal of Union Mine is Carl Fickle, who happens to be retiring after the 2006-2007 school year.
Union Mine is known for its fantastic drafting classes, tought by Mr. List, its AP classes, its 4X4 schedule, and its dedication to the arts. Its art program comprises art and 3-D design formats, dance classes, theater (teacher Pete Miller), and its amazing music department, headed by Alison Warner with Drum Major Becky Prock and Assistant Drum Major Corey Harkins. Their marching band also just won 1st place in parade and field show at their band review so congratulations!!!!! And their color guard won their first trophy for 2nd place in parade!! Overall, Union Mine High School is a unique and modern school in the foothills of El Dorado County.
Union Mine is also known for its diverse array of clubs and activities, including the first Avocado Support Group (ASG) in California, fronted by Jessicca Mosack, Gianna Aveni, and Maggie Knapp. The club shares cooking tips and medical research to help discover new innovations in health care using avocadoes. There may also be a use for avocadoes in a new kind of biodiesel. ASG is currently researching avocadoes as a kind of hypodermic drug or inhalent, similar to crystal meth. For further information, visit www.ASG.org or go to the Union Mine website (umhs.eduhsd.k12.ca.us) and click on ASG
