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MHSAA adds women’s wrestling division

MHSAA adds women’s wrestling division

Gracie Wetherington, Social Media Editor November 30, 2021

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has added a girls only wrestling division, and a meeting was held for girls interested in joining the Utica wrestling team Nov. 3. “The turnout wasn’t...

Two birds were spotted on the back fence of the school's athletic fields.

Coach rescues parakeets

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief November 23, 2021

What began as an ordinary cross country practice quickly turned into a mission for coach Megan Berry. While measuring out a route for a workout, Berry spotted a pair of parakeets sitting on the ground,...

XC States Cross Country

Victoria Viglione, Reporter November 18, 2021

The Utica cross country team competed in the XC States on November 6th. Winning second place in the county, the team had many standout and hardworking athletes. With lots of training and preparation, the...

Students receive a "U" in PowerSchool when their absences are unexcused. More than 10 absences, excused or not, can result in credit review.

New attendance policy takes effect

Abby Williams, Managing Editor November 17, 2021

Students with over 10 absences are already facing the consequences of the new attendance policy. “I'm on credit review. Mrs. Olsen called me to her office and informed me,” junior Samantha Baber...

COMPETITION DAY VIDEO

COMPETITION DAY VIDEO

November 12, 2021

Tennis season wraps up for boys

Juan Avalos, Reporter November 12, 2021

Tennis season wrapped up for the boy, ending with a record of overall 5 wins 6 losses and 1 tie. Standout athletes included senior Om Bidja and juniors Nathan Berger and Austin Lemerise. The boys...

Veterans Day Honors

Veterans Day Honors

Alexander Schmidt, digital editor November 11, 2021

Veterans Day began with a special announcement from principal Tom Lietz, recognizing three staff members who served in the military. Teacher Jeff LaPratt was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. "Veterans...

First issue since Feb. 2020 printed for distribution

First issue since Feb. 2020 printed for distribution

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief November 11, 2021

Click on the red logo in the middle of the link/image below to view the issue. Individual stories will be posted shortly, if you’d like to comment on specific articles.  

Winter Try outs

Madison Ratcliff, Reporter November 10, 2021

As we get more into the winter season, Utica's tryouts were sent out and available. Students were able to try out for this year's sports of Utica High. "This year, we have a really good hockey team and...

Junior Drum Majors Lila Sapiano and Emma Phillips hang out in front f the band during the first quarter of a varsity football game.

Legacy to Continue

Natalie Garwood, Photography Editor November 8, 2021

"Now taking the field for the first time since Oct. 19, 2019-677 days ago-ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the 107-member Utica High School Chieftain Marching Band," the announcer shouted into the...

Junior Drum Majors Lila Sapiano and Emma Phillips hang out in front of the band during the first quarter of a varsity football game.

Legacy to Continue

Natalie Garwood, Photography Editor November 8, 2021

"Now taking the field for the first time since Oct. 19, 2019-677 days ago-ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the 107-member Utica High School Chieftain Marching Band," the announcer shouted into the...

Talent Show Returns to The Stage

November 8, 2021

An edge, a leap of faith, breath shaking as they look out across a sea of faces, the music starts, the lights blast on. Utica students shocked the audience with a display of skill and bravery. The show...

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