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PICKLEBALL PASSION RISING SPORTS TREND

Christian Witte, Reporter October 20, 2023

“It’s America’s fastest growing sport,” junior Matteo Galui said.   Pickleball season has hit the Utica community with full force, captivating students and fac- ulty alike. Players of all skill...

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...

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

Students choose to express themselves in all sorts of different ways, especially when it comes to fashion. So many different styles of clothing can be found at Utica, from bright and colorful outfits to...

Citizens to vote on bond proposal on May 2

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief April 23, 2023

School districts in Michigan must have their community vote for extra money to receive their full share of state aid. On May 2, registered voters in the community will vote on the Safety and Success 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

Teachers decorate their classrooms in all sorts of different ways. Some are scattered with bright pictures and posters, while others are more minimalist. Some even have strips of LED lights across the...

Former football star joins Utica family as new principal

Former football star joins Utica family as new principal

Yunans Youhana, Reporter October 21, 2022

He walks Utica’s halls in his suit and tie, but during his Eisenhower High School days, principal Tim Youngblood was more likely to be seen wearing an athletic jersey. A three-sport athlete,...

Utica, Stevenson bands march in Peach Festival

Nathan Wunschl, Reporter October 21, 2022

On Sept. 5, the Utica and Stevenson marching bands marched together for the very first time. The two marching bands participated in the Romeo Peach Festival side by side. This is a monumental event, as...

Senior Daniel Olah poses with his ID badge.

ID badges enforced at Utica

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief October 21, 2022

Safety at school is an increasing concern for students, parents, and teachers alike. To combat their fear for student safety, ID badges are now being enforced at Utica and it is mandatory for students...

Microsoft Teams. Once necessary to communicate, the program is losing its relevance.

Alanna Kosciolek, Reporter October 21, 2022

I’m sure we all remember in 2020, when school was out for half the year, and we all had to use Microsoft Teams for video calls, messaging and attending classes. Even when school was back to in-person,...

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

The 2021-2022 school year will be principal Thomas Lietz's last year at Utica High School, and on May 25, it was announced that Timothy Youngblood, Stevenson High School's current associate principal,...

Indoor Track and Speed Club at Utica!

Indoor Track and Speed Club at Utica!

John Adkins, Reporter May 24, 2022

Is there a sport you play? Something that you need to train for? Maybe it’s a run, maybe it’s a team that you want to be number one in. Whatever the reason, it’ll more than likely take work to do....

ALUMNI UPDATE: Author Amy Deskins publishes her first childrens 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,...

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