Panther Spotlight

Three photo collage of two students and their choir teacher. There is one female student and one male student that were honored. The teacher is female.

Isabelle Hoffman (Alto) and Jace Thurman (Tenor) were selected to perform with the MWACDA Honor Choirs in February 2026. They competed against students from 7 other states. This is the first time for UT students to receive this honor. Congrats Isabelle and Jace!

Isabelle H. & Jace T.
Class of '27 & Class of `26
Picture collage of swim event.

Callie broke the record for the 100m Butterfly event on 09/17/2025 as a freshman. Callie says, "I thought it was a really cool experience. I'm proud of the work I've put in." Callie is also grateful for the support from Coach Allison Patch, her teammates, and her family.

Callie Sowder
Girls Varsity Swimmer
UT Alum on the set of Jeopardy.

UTHS Alum, Steven Olson, was a multi-day contestant on Season 42 of Jeopardy!. In a recent interview with WIU of Illinois Steven shared, "I've watched Jeopardy! consistently since I was a kid and so it was an absolute dream come true. Steven teaches band in Princeton, IL.

Steven Olson
Class of 2011
Images of Brodie King and family celebrating his success of breaking a record as leading soccer goal scorer. Taken at UTHS Panther Pitch.

Brodie made history on 09/08/2025 when he became the NEW, All Time Leading Goal Scorer. He broke the 1999 record that was set and held by Coach Mooch, his dad. Brodie says, "It was exciting...a special moment in my heart that I will remember forever."

Brodie King
Senior Boys Soccer Captain