Principal Lietz

Temporary mask mandate instituted

Emily DeClark, Reporter • January 23, 2022

Principal Tom Lietz stood by the door, distributing masks to the maskless. On Monday, Jan. 10, masks were required at Utica High for the first time. “For masking, there is no set number [to force...

Girls Varsity Swim Team Racks Up a Good Season

Brooklynn Hathcock, Digital Editor in Chief • December 13, 2020

Girl's Varsity Swim team finishes off their season with being undefeated for all six of their meets. The sophomores, juniors, and seniors all out in great effort and team work to do this together. "Swim...

Dress code woes

Wilhelmina Viviano • November 26, 2019

"Cover up," the woman at the front desk told me. "You know you're not supposed to wear crop tops to school." Even though I had been dress coded at least 17 times previously--during my junior year alone--I...

‘Game of Thrones’ Comes to an End

Julia Bartoy, Guest Reporter • May 23, 2019

For the past eight years,"Game of Thrones" has entertained fans with its unique story plots, unexpected plot-twists, cliff hangers, and phenomenal acting. As of April 14, the first episode of the last...

Principal receives honors from Michigan Speech Coaches, Inc.

Alexa Reynolds and Evan Gray • May 23, 2019

After dedicating 20 years of his time and energy to Michigan Speech Coaches, Inc. (MSCI) and much more, principal Tom Lietz has been named 2019 MSCI Guest of Honor. Lietz has received several accolades...

Junior year: exasperating or easy?

Hannah Piasecki, Design Editor • November 3, 2017

When asked if high school is a difficult experience, most students would agree that those four years are particularly challenging. Between tests, homework, and various new responsibilities, many students...