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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...

A Deep Look at UMA's Mr. Pickett

A Deep Look at UMA’s Mr. Pickett

Alex Pierson, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024

It’s already been a month into the school year, and Mr. Pickett, now in his fourteenth year as a teacher, is fully dedicated to his role at UMA, where his impact on his students is truly life-changing. “Every...

A New Place for All to Stay

A New Place for All to Stay

Makayla Murdock, Reporter May 10, 2024

During spring break, the school started to build a new extension. The building will become available for cadets that are stranded at school waiting for their rides. It brings an opportunity for students...

UMA Learns Moore About Governemnt

UMA Learns Moore About Governemnt

Jonathan Kaiser May 3, 2024

Utah Military Academy was host to U.S. Representative Blake Moore on Friday, April 26th. Moore spoke to the cadets about their futures and some important issues facing the country that they need to be...

Magnificent Mascots

Severin Glenn May 1, 2024

Over the course of UMA’s extensive ten year history, tidbits of culture have been added to the student body and flights. One bit of culture has been the addition of Flight mascots. Most people don’t...

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