At Utica, the Senior Sophomore Program (SSP) is a staple for newcomers and seasoned professionals. The club is an opportunity for sophomores to eat, play games, and connect with others. Seniors, on the...

What do chickens, power tools, and robots have in common? If you said “nothing,” think again—because in Utica Community Schools, they all come together under one name: Team 217, the ThunderChickens. Known...

DECA seniors Yvette Orlowski and Nickolas Welch qualified to attend the DECA International Career Development Conference from April 26th-29th in Orlando, Florida. They competed in the School-Based-Enterprise...

After more than two decades of guiding students under the bright stage lights and behind the curtains, Producer Joel Kaczmarczyk prepares to take his final bow as Director of Utica’s Theatre Department...

Hundreds of students qualify for the International Thespian Society but only ten students reach the top in Michigan. Every year, ten students apply to be considered the best of the best in the theatre...

Preparation is a key part of the process when going to the DECA State Career Development Conference. From memorization to presenting in front of a panel of judges, it all comes down to how they perform...

There are many sports at Utica, such as football, soccer, swimming, hockey,etc. There are also many clubs, such as French, Humanities, Debate, Key Club, etc. One of the many unknown clubs is Quiz Bowl.   Quiz...

Imagine driving in a car, someone turns on the radio. It's the classic rock station and Van Halen is shaking the car. Energy is up and somebody's dad is probably shouting the lyrics. Now take all of that...

Humanities Club, A Christian Youth Group, and a Dungeons and Dragons club: they don't seem to have anything in common except for one teacher. Colin Syler connects every one of these unique clubs. These...

Wellness surveys have been happening in Utica for about 2 years. Although a new thing, the school takes it very seriously as mental health is not a topic that is taken lightly. The Wellness Club offers...

Utica’s blood drive was held on Feb. 9, and, according to the Red Cross, saved 99 lives. The blood drive also prompted 48 first time donors and collected 33 units. “I definitely do think holding...