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Principal Tom Lietz accepts new position

Principal Tom Lietz accepts new position

Alexander Schmidt, Digital Editor May 24, 2022

It was shocking news for students and staff to learn that principal Thomas Lietz would be leaving Utica at the end of the school year. “I have accepted a position as the Associate Director for Training...

Senior Frank Valenti, owner of Macomb Lawn Service, mows a yard.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief May 23, 2022

With the spring weather final coming out, the grass is finally growing again. This is exactly what Utica senior Frank Valenti gets prepared for every year. “We start off by getting all of our equipment...

Black History Month

Tyler Watford, Reporter May 17, 2022

On Feb. 1 to March 1, we as a country celebrate the black people who pushed the limits during the push for civil rights. Black History Month represents the legacy of the individuals who marched against...

Dawn FM

Dawn FM

Demetri O, Reporter May 16, 2022

After the mass success of After Hours, The Weeknd announced that a new album was in the works. Later in 2020, The Weeknd announced his fifth studio album, which released Jan. 7 of this year that had mixed...

ALUMNI UPDATE: Author Amy Deskins publishes her first children's book

ALUMNI UPDATE: Author Amy Deskins publishes her first children’s book

Abby Williams, Managing Editor May 13, 2022

Utica High School alumni are achieving all sorts of different things post-high school. Recently, author Amy Deskins published her first children's book, "Payday the Pony". You can find her book on Amazon,...

Senior Antonio Capelj
photo by Natalie Garwood

Mr. Chieftain

Austin Lamphier, Reporter March 30, 2022

Utica High School held the Mr. Chieftain annual event on Feb. 16. After a yearlong hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the memorable pageant returned for the 2021-2022 school year. The event is run...

SpongeBob The Musical

Alex Schmidt, Digital Editor March 18, 2022

The SpongeBob Musical will be taking place on April 28 and 29 at 7 pm, and April 30 at 4 pm. The tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. You purchase these tickets at utica.ludus.com, tickets...

ALUMNI UPDATE: Chef Justin Groom to appear on Food Network's 'Chopped'

ALUMNI UPDATE: Chef Justin Groom to appear on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief March 17, 2022

UHS alumni are making their mark, and Chef Justin Groom is doing just that. On March 29, at 9 p.m. EST, Groom will be featured on "Chopped," a Food Network show that has chefs competing to turn baskets...

PHOTO GALLERY: Signing Day

PHOTO GALLERY: Signing Day

Natalie Garwood, Photographer March 4, 2022

On Tuesday, March 1, seniors Bryce Koteles, Jayden Slaughter, Darren Welch and Gavin Zbytowski participated in Signing Day, committing to play football in college. Bryce Koteles signed to Valparaiso...

City of Utica Councilman Thom Dionne is an alumnus from the class of 1991. He is also currently serving as a police officer and firefighter in Grosse Pointe Farms.

ALUMNI UPDATE: Thom Dionne

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief February 16, 2022

UHS alumni are making an impact in their communities. This month’s feature is a Q & A with Thom Dionne, City of Utica Councilman (former Mayor) and Grosse Pointe Farms police officer &...

In a given year, about 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression, according to Mental Health America. photo illustration by Natalie Garwood; model by Savannah Vanpamel

Seasonal depression on the rise

Austin Lamphier, Reporter January 28, 2022

When the holiday season dies down, seasonal depression kicks in during the winter months. When the seasons shift, many people can feel like they have a loss in energy, that they have trouble concentrating,...

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