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UHS students perform their closing song entitled "One."
UHS Thespians Present: A Chorus Line
Meet the Teacher: Mr. Jonathan Scharr
Meet the Teacher: Mr. Jonathan Scharr
Last year UHS earned back the Boot with their victory against Colonial High School.
Crush Colonial Game Rescheduled
Helping the Homeless club meets on a monthly basis.
HTH Club Hosts Sandwich Food Drive
These meetings will be held on a monthly basis.
Clubs Collaborate At Cougar Council Meeting
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice earned a total of 373.3 million dollars in box office revenue.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Begone
Despite Alien Romulus’ relatively small $80 million dollar budget, it has gone on to gross $290 million dollars and counting.
Alien: Romulus Is A Chest-Clenching Addition To The Alien Franchise
The Umbrella Academy season 4 received a rotten tomatoes rating of 58%, the lowest of any of its seasons.
Umbrella Academy Season 4 Falls Short
"Deadpool and Wolverine" has earned the title of highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time.
Deadpool Is Back and He Brought A Friend
After three weeks in theaters, "It Ends With Us" garnered $242 million in worldwide box office revenue.
It Ends With Us Movie Sparks Controversy
UHS faces off against Innovation HIgh school on Friday, September 20th.
Varsity Football Prepares For Upcoming Games
Meet the New UHS Football Coach
Meet the New UHS Football Coach
Lacrosse Team Carries On Without Coach
Lacrosse Team Carries On Without Coach
Volleyball Team Wraps Up Season
Volleyball Team Wraps Up Season
Track And Field Races Towards Success
Track And Field Races Towards Success
A 2023 survey found that half of Americans indicated they believe national news organizations "intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a particular point of view through their reporting."
Looking For Reliable News Sources?
99% of US households now subscribe to at least one or more streaming services.
Are Streaming Services the New Cable TV?
Students enjoyed a field trip that included a visit to a construction site.
Construction Career Day: Another Option For High School Graduates
Viera High School's football team engages in practice.
The Hazards of Hazing
South Carolinian neighborhoods flooded after Hurricane Idalia, debris from damaged houses piled in the middle of the street.
The Role of Global Warming in Hurricane Devastation
JV Football Against Windermere
JV Football Against Windermere
West Orange Invitational
West Orange Invitational
Girls Volleyball Against East River
Girls Volleyball Against East River
Back to School Spirit Week
Back to School Spirit Week
Asian Festival
Flooding covers streets in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville Takes A Devastating Hit By Hurricane Helene
The aftermath in Horseshoe Beach, Florida following Hurricane Helene.
Helene Wreaks Havoc Across the Southeast
Smoke billows over southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Tyre, southern Lebanon, Monday, September 23. (Credit: REUTERS, Aziz Taher)
At least 564 Killed & 1,835 Injured In Israeli Strikes On Lebanon
The Barrow County community continues to mourn this tremendous loss.
Georgia School Shooting Devastates Community
Law enforcement personnel inspect the site where the suspect was initially found.
Former President Trump Targeted In Another Assassination Attempt
On July 10th, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Don’t Save the SAVE Act
Is Marvel Dead? A Closer look at the Franchise's Current State
Is Marvel Dead? A Closer look at the Franchise’s Current State
Gov. DeSantis pictured during speech on new social media bill.
Florida’s Social Media Bill: Is 16 The Right Age?
Taylor Swift takes a selfie with fans during her Eras Tour
Women’s Interests Are Not Taken Seriously
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements

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Andy Avila

Andy Avila, Staff Writer

 Andy Avila is a senior at UHS and this is his third year writing for The Torch. He enjoys playing volleyball and riding roller coasters in his free time. His favorite sections to write about in The Torch are World News and Entertainment. 

All content by Andy Avila
Flooding covers streets in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville Takes A Devastating Hit By Hurricane Helene

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
Law enforcement personnel inspect the site where the suspect was initially found.

Former President Trump Targeted In Another Assassination Attempt

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 28, 2024
Student Spotlight: Cheer Captain Daylena Alveraz

Student Spotlight: Cheer Captain Daylena Alveraz

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
Meet the New UHS Football Coach

Meet the New UHS Football Coach

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
Tennis Team Swings Through Spring Season

Tennis Team Swings Through Spring Season

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
Students posed for pictures with their favorite Disney princesses.

JCC Hosts ESE Prom

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
A ship going through the Panama Canal during the dry season.

Panama Canal Drought Impacts Trade Worldwide

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
Sophomore Yug Patel performs during the Asian Festival.

Starting The Month Off Right with Asian Night

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Junior Momolu Kamara led University with 27 points and 11 rebounds in a regional semifinal loss to Seminole HS, 64-75.

Boys Varsity Basketball Season Ends at Semi-Regionals

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Junior Matteo Moreali was selected to represent NHS at Legacy Middle School.

Student Spotlight: Guest Speaker For New Generation

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Second Place finalist, Domnick Cline performs "She Used to Be Mine."

Students Show Off Skills at Talent Show

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Local paramedics came to school to help teach CPR to students on World Heart Day,

UHS Teaches CPR for World Heart Day

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
January 25, 2024
Junior Hudson Maurer scores against East River High School

Boys Basketball Dominates this Season

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
The ASVAB is used for military placement and career placement.

ASVAB is the New Career Finder

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
December 22, 2023
AI is being are used to help remove plastic from the ocean and reduce pollution.

AI’s Impact on the Environment

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Bride and Groom Oakley Buck and Kahlua Abbott were joined together in holy matrimony during a wedding event in the plaza.

Vet Program Creates Magical Moments for Everyone

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential

Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
World History teacher, Ms. Emily Mojica, began working at UHS this week.

Core Classes Get New Teachers at UHS

Andy Avila and Lukas Chargas
October 20, 2023
Last year the Homecoming Parade was organized by SGA, but this year they are hosting a festival immediately before the game instead of the parade.

Homecoming Festival Replaces Parade

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Junior Jah-Riel Miller-Peterkin runs the ball against Oak Ridge opponents.

Varsity Football Falls to Oak Ridge

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Construction for the new culinary classroom is expected to be finished later this month.

Culinary Program Waits for New Workspace

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
80% of the city Lahaina, Hawaii was destroyed after catastrophic wildfires.

Maui Wildfires Lead to Devastation and Death

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
August 18, 2023
The lacrosse team was reformed after missing last year's season.

Boys LaCrosse Finishes Season with Hard Losses and Memorable Wins

Andy Avila
May 3, 2023
Seniors competed in a variety of games for the olympics.

SGA Hosts Senior Olympics

Andy Avila
May 3, 2023
The mural that is being painted by SGA members is expected to be finished by the end of April.

SGA Students Create Mural that Promotes Unity

Andy Avila
April 10, 2023
The Lacrosse team huddles before their game against Lake Wales.

Lacrosse Falls to Edgewater after Colonial Win

Andy Avila
March 3, 2023
Students in Helping the Homeless work together to create jambalaya bags.

Helping the Homeless Provide 10,0000 Meals

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Joseph Healing (second from the left) dances alongside the rest of the Powderpuff cheerleaders.

SGA Begins New Tradition with Powderpuff Game

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Students in Ms. Acton’s veterinary class learn how to check vitals on Slater.

Doggie Day Care Educates and Entertains

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
January 15, 2023
Marching Band Dominates Ian, Nicole, and FMBC

Marching Band Dominates Ian, Nicole, and FMBC

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Senior Xiyan Green runs the ball down the field during the Homecoming game against their opponent Mountain Vista High School.

Varsity Football Struggles Against Competition

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
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