Our Story

From humble beginnings to a thriving alumni community

The UnionHigh Journey

From a learning project to a community cornerstone

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The Beginning

Early 2000s

UnionHigh.com started as my first domain and programming project. Teaching myself ASP and Microsoft Access, I built our school's first digital alumni directory with help from a generous fellow alumnus who provided free Windows hosting.

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The Rebuild

Mid 2000s

When our original host closed shop, I completely rebuilt the site using PHP and MySQL. The switch to Linux hosting made it more sustainable, and the site served our growing alumni community for years.

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The Pause

2010s

As Facebook became the dominant social platform, maintaining a separate alumni site seemed redundant. UnionHigh.com went into hibernation while our community connected through social media.

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The Renaissance

2025

With AI-assisted development making it easier than ever to build robust applications, UnionHigh.com is reborn with Django, PostgreSQL, and modern features designed specifically for our alumni community.

Our Mission

UnionHigh.com exists to provide a dedicated, secure space for Union High alumni to reconnect, share memories, and celebrate our shared heritage. Whether you're organizing a reunion, searching for classmates, or sharing life updates, this is your digital home away from home.

Once a Cougar, Always a Cougar

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20+

Years of History

3

Major Rebuilds

Cougar Pride

What's New in 2025

Modern features built for our alumni community

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Enhanced Security

Modern authentication with email-based login and secure data protection for all your information.

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Mobile First

Fully responsive design ensures a great experience on phones, tablets, and desktops.

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Reunion Planning

Create events, manage RSVPs, and coordinate reunions with built-in tools.

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Class Notes

Share life updates and milestones with your graduating class.

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Photo Sharing

Upload current photos and yearbook pictures with smart cropping tools.

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Alumni Search

Find classmates by name, graduation year, or location with powerful search.

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Sports History

Celebrate our athletic achievements and relive championship moments.

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Spirit Store

Show your Cougar pride with official merchandise (coming soon).