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Abby Williams

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief

Abby is a senior at Utica and is the editor in chief of the newspaper. In her free time she likes to draw, listen to music, cross-stitch, geocache, read, and walk trails. She’s a huge music fan and listens to all sorts of different genres, but her favorites include folk rock and pop punk. Fall is her favorite season, and she loves all things Halloween.

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AI VERSION: Is it ethical for students to use chatbots to finish assignments?

Abby Williams
May 21, 2023
In their Medical Science 1 class, teacher Melissa Rice introduces the Anatomage Table to sophomore Allison Derk, as well as juniors Emma McIntosh and Cross Porretta. A new addition to the medical lab, the table will be used as a learning tool in the academy. “The Anatomage Table is an exciting thing,” Rice said. “There’s no other way high school students could be exposed to something like this. I can talk all day about how the heart beats and how the muscles work, but if I can show students and they can see it, it really helps make those connections a little more real.”

Utica Community Schools introduces new Academy for Health and Human Services

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2023
Senior Zoey Lawrence shows off her collection of band tees. Photo by Zoey Lawrence

POSER OR FAN?

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2023
Illustration by Zoey Lawrence

In what ways does Utica need to be upgraded?

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
April 27, 2023
STATE WINNERS

STATE WINNERS

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
April 27, 2023

Citizens to vote on bond proposal on May 2

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2023
Fourth issue printed for distribution

Fourth issue printed for distribution

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2023
Third issue printed for distribution

Third issue printed for distribution

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2023
Seniors Zoie Garrett and Sadie Heman’s mural, featuring references from multiple different stories such as the dragon from “Beowulf” and the island from “Lord of the Flies,” is underway in room 235. The mural takes up al- most the entire space above the window and is expect- ed to be completed soon. Photo by Abby Williams

New murals painted in Kevonian’s room

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2023
Wearing personal protective equipment, teacher Melissa Rice squirts red paint (to simulate blood) onto senior Adam Stroup’s gloved hand. Students had to smear the paint around and remove their gloves without getting any “blood” on their skin.

Board of Education to approve new medical academy

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
January 6, 2023
Second issue printed for distribution

Second issue printed for distribution

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2022
Portrait by Natalie Garwood

INSTRUMENTALIST EXTRAORDINAIRE

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2022
First issue printed for distribution

First issue printed for distribution

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
Senior Daniel Olah poses with his ID badge.

ID badges enforced at Utica

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
ol during first hour.

New year, new changes

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
Timothy Youngblood will serve as the next principal of Utica High. He was the associate principal at Stevenson before moving to Henry Ford II as the interim principal.

Youngblood joins the Utica family

Abby Williams, Managing Editor
May 26, 2022
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
Illustration by Hannah Lesner

Contact tracing. Some say it helps with mental health, others say it’s a step in the wrong direction.

Abby Williams
March 29, 2022
UCS bought a banner and placed it along Oxford’s fence line to show their support.

Nearby Oxford shooting impacts students, staff

Abby Williams, Managing Editor
February 8, 2022
Illustration by Hannah Lesner

Was disabling Teams chats a good idea?

Abby Williams, Managing Editor
January 28, 2022

UHSMB wins Marching Band of the Year

Abby Williams, Managing Editor
January 20, 2022
Illustration by Hannah Lesner

Self-defense training more important than ever

Abby Williams, Managing Editor
December 9, 2021
Junior Sarah Monticciolo assisted David Junior High art teacher Gail Borowski with the mural, which was a popular attraction for homecoming photos this year.

Junior contributes to new downtown mural

Abby Williams, Managing Editor
December 1, 2021
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
Illustration by Hannah Lesner

Conflicting opinions over the new attendance policy

Abby Williams, Managing Editor
October 29, 2021

Virtual camp hosted for families affected by rare disorder

Abby Williams, Managing Editor
October 1, 2021
The return to school

The return to school

Shea Hathcock and Abby Williams
March 2, 2021

Midterms before winter break for the first time ever

Abby Williams, Reporter
December 17, 2020

Mock elections vs. Actual elections

Abby Williams, Reporter
December 15, 2020

Mock presidential election held

Abby Williams, Reporter
November 7, 2020

Senior commits to military

Grace Leonardi and Abby Williams
October 12, 2020

Band: Postponed or Canceled?

Abby Williams, Reporter
September 29, 2020
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