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The drill teams are recognized during formation.

11 Years in the Making, Another Win Seized

Alexus Workman and Severin Glenn March 6, 2025

For the 11th year in a row, Utah Military Academy’s drill team has seized the state trophy.  On March 1st at West High School, 12 teams attended and competed in the Utah State High School Joint JROTC...

Cadets Charlotte Schneider, Charly Love, Jacob Schneider, and Kayson Anderson work on their Cyberpatriot project during a Friday late afternoon competition.

Computers, Junk Food, and Insanity

Severin Glenn, Reporter February 5, 2025

When thinking about winter sports, working computers isn’t generally the first thing that comes to mind. Yet that’s one of the winter competitions that cadets may participate in, going by the name...

The Not-So-New Arrival

The Not-So-New Arrival

Alexus Workman, Editor in Chief January 24, 2025

To be a permanent substitute for a teacher is no easy feat. Luckily for UMA, Dr. Dean Nichols has risen up to the challenge. Working as one of the science teachers, he easily slides into place with the...

The Cell Phone Policy Discussion

The Cell Phone Policy Discussion

Grace Perry, Staff Reporter October 2, 2024

In January, a news release was sent from the office of the governor, Spencer Cox, who  announced that he had sent a letter to the school district sharing his concerns about the harmful effects...

From Formation to Flight

From Formation to Flight

Alex Pierson, Staff Reporter September 30, 2024

The school has introduced a controversial change this year: announcements are now made during flight time instead of during formation. Despite the controversy, teachers are finding ways to adapt...

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