Top 8 Stories of “The Echo”

The last decade has been an important one for UHS students, seeing as it has contained the majority of our lives , and, therefore, our memories. The Echo has covered a ton of issues within the last ten years, including some of the biggest moments for not only UHS students, but the world alike. Here is a compilation of the biggest moments, stories and news from 2000-2009, as covered by The Echo.

Urbana Graduate Reigns as Miss America 2003, Vol. 91 Issue 1, 09/27/2002

Erica Harold, who attended UHS, as well as Uni High, was crowned Miss America in 2002. The sign that recognizes her achievement in the awards ceremony is posted for all to see as they enter Urbana’s city limits.

New Pool Almost Complete, Vol. 91 Issue 3, 11/15/2002

The new pool has allowed the Boy and Girls swim teams to have a place to practice and, for some UHS students, has even been a part of PE curriculum.

Laura Taylor to be principal of UHS, Vol. 94 Issue 5, 03/09/2006

Dr. Taylor is now in her fourth year of being principal, so she has always been principal for those who are currently in attendance. It’s difficult to imagine UHS without her.

New health center open to serve Urbana students, Vol. 93 Issue 1, 10/01/2004

It’s strange to think that less than a decade ago that health center was not there for students. Today, however, many UHS students utilize this center for everything from dental to psychiatric exams.

George W. Bush or John Kerry, Vol. 93 Issue 1, 10/01/2004

For the majority of the decade, George Bush was president. The election was a controversial.

U.S. launches war against Iraq, Vol. 91 Issue 5, 03/21/2003

The war in Iraq that still continues today has been yet another controversial happening in the last decade.

Breaking down the election results, Vol. 97 Issue 3, 12/12/2008

Barack Obama’s election was definitely the biggest moment of the last year. It has been a big inspiration to many UHS student ans high school students across the country, as well.

UHS Mourns Tragic Day, Vol. 90 Issue 1, 09/28/2001

Nine-eleven is a memory that resonates across the country. It will be remembered for decades to come and those who were lost on the tragic day will always me remembered.

Although the last decade has been a great one, The Echo Staff expects the next ten years to be even better. So what’s to be expected? Many more stories and a big anniversary for the paper!