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The Speech and Debate team at Regional Competition

UMA Speech and Debate Team Show Excellence at Buffalo Battle

Remington Frost, Staff Reporter March 5, 2025

Utah Military Academy’s Speech and Debate team kicked off this month with anamazing performance at Buffalo Battle (Pre-Buff), laying out the road map fortheir current preparation for the...

The changing of Wing Commander at the end of the first semester this year. Lt. Col. Tisher takes the wing guide on from Cadet Col. Wright to Cadet Col. Coady Maples.

How Do We Select Our New Wing Commander?

Severin Glenn, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

At UMA there are many traditions and events that take place throughout the year. Someare spectacular like the numerous dances we have; others give the school a chance to displayits core values...

Cadets Hunter Bricco and Anessa Brady share their joy for graduation last year.

Solving the Myth of Post-Graduation

March 3, 2025

The topic of graduation feels almost too taboo for many of the seniors at UMA. Many areunsure of where they’ll end up after completing high school. Will they vanish for the next couple years...

The Lunch Ladies
Left to right, M. Lopez, J. May, K. Stokes, T. Farley

The Story of the Lunch Ladies

Alex Pierson, Staff Reporter February 18, 2025

The lunch ladies begin their day early in the morning preparing breakfast for cadets. They then start working tirelessly throughout the school day to supply lunch to UMA; Tonya Farley, Marrissa Lopez,...

Mr. Ben Crisanto is the new business teacher at Utah Military Academy.

Shut up… Thank you!

Amaya Brown, Staff Reporter November 8, 2024

Cadets first impressions of the new business teacher, Mr. C: He has a lot of sass. During one class period, Mr. C shouted “Shut up!” followed by a warm, caring smile… “Thank you guys!” Mr....

Students versus Work

Alexus Workman, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

Imagine that after a full seven hours of school, a cadet immediately changes out of their uniforms only to get into a completely different one–one meant for their workplace. Many students...

Lt. Col. Erik Tisher eyes the Canvas page he is working on for his cadets. Lt. Col. Tisher is the new JROTC SASI.

Excellence is a Moving Target

Alexandra Skibiel, Staff Reporter November 6, 2024

“Form lifelong relationships at school. Have fun. Fun is important; it energizes us.” Lt. Col Erik Tisher is quick to give advice to share with UMA cadets. Cadets may recognize the new...

Kitty Hawk: Open for Business

Alex Pierson, Staff Reporter November 1, 2024

Kitty Hawk is a peer tutoring program cadets who need help with their school work. Kitty Hawk hosts an academic opportunity for all students every Tuesday after school.The program’s objective is...

Does It Feel Crowded to You?

Does It Feel Crowded to You?

Conner Walton, Staff Reporter November 1, 2024

Have you noticed how much bigger your classes are this year compared to last year? According to Benjamin Smith the principal of Utah Military Academy, the number of students enrolled has...

Cadet Kallie Rounds and Charlotte Walston work on their Hope Squad project with Mr. Wendel.

Watching Out for Others

Amaya Brown, Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

1 in every 7 teens will experience mental health disorders, according to the World HealthOrganization. Along with that, 42% of teens feel hopeless or sad, 22% have considered selfharm. (Teen...

Mr. Dockter watches as Journalism Editor-In-Chief, Alexus Workman reviews the format of an article.

Journalism Class

Grace Perry, Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

Journalism is a very fun class. Some cadets love it because it helps them with their writing. Other cadets like it because of the way the articles are written. Cadet Remington...

Mr. Gabriele uses his whiteboard to teach different Japanese words, including their pronunciation.

Japanese Club

Alexandra Skibiel, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024

Whether it be the Japanese notes on the white board in Mr. Gabriele's classroom or the drawings with Japanese captions right outside, the Japanese club doesn't fail to create an environment for cadets...

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