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Season 2026 UmattR TV Episode 3

Season 2026 UmattR TV Episode 3: Kelly Gong kicks off this episode of UmattR TV with an honest, energetic round table featuring Maddie Schmidt, Graham McWilliams, and Lucas Quintana, who are students who are all-in on leadership, service, and making a difference. They share a little about who they are (sports, student council, clubs, and big personalities), but the conversation quickly turns into something bigger: the pressure of growing up, choosing a path after high schoo

Greg Allen, SJSCI, Executive Director

Nov 26, 2025

U-POD Season 5 Episode 2

U-POD Season 5 Episode 2: U-POD the UmattR Podcast In this UPOD – The UmattR Podcast video blog, Wyatt Boognl sits down with Maddie Schmidt, Miquey Alred, and Emily Crumb for “Charlie Talk: Part Two,” continuing a thoughtful and student-led discussion about beliefs, civic engagement, and the responsibility that comes with having a voice. The group explores the growth of Turning Point USA chapters, the role of free speech, and how young people are navigating conversations arou

Greg Allen, Executive Director SJSCI

Nov 25, 2025

Season 2026 UmattR TV Episode 2

Season 2026 UmattR TV Episode 2: UmattR TV: Real Conversations with Farmington High Students In this episode of UmattR TV , Farmington High School students Danny Hagstrom, Wyatt Boognl, Ian Nichols, and Craig Callaway open up about the real experiences that shape their lives. From juggling sports, academics, and extracurriculars to facing peer pressure and self-doubt, each story highlights the importance of staying grounded and making positive choices. They talk candidly abo

Greg Allen, Executive Director, SJSCI

Oct 20, 2025

U-POD Season 5 Episode 1

U-POD Season 5 Episode 1: U-POD the UmattR Podcast When the world feels loud and divided, this episode of U-POD (the UmattR podcast) reminds you to choose courage over cynicism. In Season 5 Episode 1, we dive into a tough topic, Charlie Kirk’s assassination, but it’s not about sensationalism. Our guests share deeply about standing firm in faith, treating opposing views as human, and responding to tragedy not with despair, but with conviction. They reflect on how grief, fear,

Greg Allen, Executive Director SJSCI

Oct 15, 2025