Panther Spotlight

Photo collage with four photos, including student by himself, student with family signing his NIL, student with family, and student with coaches on his signing day in UTHS Commons in front of Panther backdrop.

Brodie King committed to play Division 1 Men's Soccer at Western Illinois University. Congratulations Brodie!

Brodie King
Class of 2026
One staff member and one student in a hallway on walkthrough of the building to honor the student's achievement.

Aden is the first UT student to be selected for All-State as a costume designer through Illinois State University for this year's All-State production of Newsies. His Panther Player Sponsors are Anthony Greer and Julia Jackson (not pictured). Congratulations Aden!

Aden Holzer
Class of 2028
Marching band All State UTHS Musicians. Two males, including one with a tuba, and three females. Four of five students pictured in their marching band uniforms.

Congratulations to Bailey Reynolds (Clarinet '27), Rachel Stroh (Clarinet '26), Nicholas Rhodes (Tuba '26), Zolimar Garcia (Flute '26), and David Hayford (Bassoon '26) who have led the UTHS Band to celebrate 40 consecutive years of All-State Musicians.

2025-26 All-State Musicians
Class of 2026 and 2027
Image of table with softball swag from UIC and student with her family and on her NIL signing day. Red and blue balloons are visible as they are pictured in front of the panther backdrop.

Congratulations to Mea and her family on her National Letter of Intent signing! She will will be continuing her academic and Division 1 softball career at University of Illinois in Chicago.

Mea Johnson
Class of 2026
Three photo collage of female student and basketball player signing her NIL with Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. First photo is student with her coach and mother at a table in gym signing the letter. Second photo is student n her college basketball uniform. The third photo is the student and mother at table with her high school team surrounding her.

Lynelle has signed a National Letter of Intent to become a Southern Illinois University Carbondale Saluki. She will continue her academic and Division 1 basketball career at SIUC. Congrats Lynelle!

Lynelle Awou
Class of 2026
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