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Cheerleaders perform at comp day

Students showing spirit for homecoming week

Zoey Desmond, Reporter September 18, 2023

Motivated by their excitement for the homecoming game and dance, students go all out for spirit week. Things like full face paint, bodies covered in handprints, and DIY-designed shirts prove that these...

Cheerleaders hold up homecoming pompoms at the competition day.

MASQUERADE-THEMED HOMECOMING

Grace Jenkins and Gracie Wetherington September 17, 2023

“As I walked up to the big gym doors, I dreaded finally seeing all my hard work come to life. I kept thinking, ‘What if the streamers fell down?’ and ‘What if the lights stopped working?’ But...

PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming Football Game

PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming Football Game

Natalie Garwood, Photographer October 2, 2022

Friday, September 23rd Utica High School took on L'Anse Creuse for their homecoming game.  Check out these pics from the game!  

Seniors show off their class colors at the pep rally with student Alyssia Johnson holding a Class of 22 sign. Photo by Natalie Garwood

Competition Day Returns

Austin Lamphier, Reporter October 29, 2021

An old tradition returned on Tuesday, Oct. 5, when competition day moved to Swinehart Field. Last year, the annual event was cancelled while students learned remotely due to COVID restrictions. When...

Senior Jacob Joseph is lifted for the cheering crowd after the boys won the tug-of-war during the 2018 competition assembly.

Competition day returns, kicking off homecoming week

Austin Lamphier, Reporter October 1, 2021

When COVID-19 forced schools to move to a virtual platform last fall, homecoming week was just one of many activities that were shut down. Although the senior class was the only one to experience the annual...

Senior Nick Talerico after being recognized during the fall sports assembly on Competition Day.

Homecoming haunts the halls

Haley Grooms and Parker Hopkins November 1, 2019

Students spend hours at night perfecting the perfect outfits for one specific week out of the year. Creating the unique competition day shirt, spirit day outfits, and homecoming attire are all distinct...

2019 Royalty Front Row: Hannah Ursaki, Abigail Rissman, Francesca Rea, Rima Maroki, Isabella Tocco and Alaina Patalon.  Back Row: Dylan Marogy, Zachary Keen, Joseph Gjonaj, Ryan Fromm, Jacob Green and Quentin Pawelek.

Seniors vote for homecoming court

Vinnie Russo, Online Reporter September 27, 2019

On Monday Sept. 23, this year's homecoming court was announced at the competition assembly. One by one, Dylan Marogy, Zachary Keen, Joseph Gjonaj, Ryan Fromm, Jacob Green and Quentin Pawelek made their...

Students, community ready for homecoming parade

Vinnie Russo, Online Reporter September 19, 2019

The annual homecoming parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in downtown Utica. "It's really cool to be in the parade," junior Brandon Lockard said, "showing some team spirit." The...

Marching on the beat

Marching on the beat

Brooklynn Hathcock, Online Reporter September 18, 2019
Utica Marching Band benefited from the 2018 bond.
Spirit Week possesses students

Spirit Week possesses students

Aspen Halbhuber, Online Reporter September 17, 2019

In less than one week, on Monday, Sept. 23, Homecoming Spirit Week will be here to haunt the school. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for these spooky six days. Monday is "Haunted Havoc,"...

Homecoming guest passes available in the office

Colin Gollish, Online Reporter September 17, 2019

Applications for guest passes are available for the Homecoming dance in the main office until Wednesday, Sept 25. If a student plans on bringing a friend or family member that does not go to Utica, a guest...

Utica takes homecoming under the sea

Jacob Joseph and Evan Gray June 6, 2019

It’s that time of the year again. The biggest Friday night game of the year for the team, student section, and the community of Utica. The football team took on the Warren Mott Marauders which were four...

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