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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...

“Can’t repeat the past?… Why of course you can!” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

“Can’t repeat the past?… Why of course you can!” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Keely Dowden, staff reporter May 10, 2024

This year's prom theme was the Roaring 20s inspired by the book The Great Gatsby. "Even though not all went with the theme, overall almost everyone loved it. "I think it's a classy theme, and it gives...

UMA Country Fair

UMA Country Fair

Alexandra Skibiel, reporter May 8, 2024

On April 19th Mrs West held a fair as a fundraiser for future field trips for her classes. The fair had classic events such as carnival games, face painting, and balloon art. The fair also had concessions...

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...

The 2024 Solar Eclipse

Jonathan Kaiser, Staff Reporter May 1, 2024

The phenomenon that captured the attention of millions, the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, marked a significant event in astronomical and U.S. history. Not witnessed in its totality...

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...

Mr. Alan Warner distributes material to his physics class.

Physics Teacher Sparks Reaction

Jace Greenamyer, Staff Reporter April 24, 2024

The Utah Military Academy has been added to the science department over the last two years. Among this list is Alan Warner. Mr. Warner teaches a plethora of classes, including seventh grade sciences, high...

Cadets discuss a topic during Mr. Dockters College English 1010 class.

Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment

Jace Greenamyer, Journalist April 24, 2024

The Utah Military Academy is known as a college preparatory school. This means that the Utah Military Academy ensures to add a college level curriculum to get cadets ready for future endeavors in the college...

State Testing is Here

State Testing is Here

April 24, 2024

Teachers at Utah Military Academy have used IXL during the 2023-2024 school year in hopes that they can help cadets improve their state test scores. This year, state testing starts on April 22. Most...

Marine Incoming!!

Marine Incoming!!

Amaya Brown, Reporter April 4, 2024

“Leadership, teamwork, and having a positive attitude are the skills you will need in every area of life!” states Lt. Leckman.  1st Lt (CAP) Matt Leckman is UMA’s newest JROTC teacher and Echo flight's...

The drill team stands in front of their awards.

UMA Drill Wins State Competition Once More

Severin Glenn, Reporter March 29, 2024

It is clear that after the Utah State JROTC Drill Competition at Northridge High School in early March, the drill team at Utah Military Academy is second to none. Theycontinue to be very competitive, and...

Falling in Icarus

Falling in Icarus

Amaya Brown, Reporter March 17, 2024

February 1st, 2024; Kaycie Payne was accepted into the Biennial Black and White Competition Exhibit hosted at the Eccles Art Center. The showing was on Friday, February 2nd, 2024.  This art show is...

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