WHIPPANY, N.J. – The Whippany, N.J., branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) ended its 2014-2015 season with a ceremonial gathering on June 15. The children and branch board members donned their formal uniforms and ended their busy year with the children receiving the medals and certificates they had won at the “Zlet” competition held over the Memorial Day weekend in Ellenville, N.Y. The Whippany branch of UAYA, which is named in honor of August 24, 1991, took fifth place overall out of 18 branches represented at “Zlet.” Many children won gold, silver and bronze medals for their individual efforts in various events, including sports. The children who had reached their goals according to the UAYA handbook, took their oath, along with their parents, (as seen on the left) to uphold the ideals of the UAYA and to be honest and faithful citizens. A barbeque followed, allowing all families to enjoy each other’s company, as well as good food.
– Christina I. Bytz