As decades have changed, so has school life. U-High has discontinued various clubs, traditions and classes offered by the school: 

1. Field Hockey: Before the passage of Title IX, a school girls field hockey team was founded and completed similarly to many current sports teams, with a rivalry and matches against Latin and North Shore, according to the Oct. 24, 1967, Midway.
2. Russian language classes: For much of U-High’s history, students have had various world language programs including a discontinued one, Russian. According to the April 14, 1970, Midway, students visited the Soviet Union to practice their Russian skills alongside former Russian teacher Mary Hollenbeck. 
3. “Student Empowerment Committee”: According to the May 13, 1997, Midway, U-High’s student government was “overshadowed” by the founding of a “Student Empowerment Committee,” which was labeled as a “vigilante government” in a Midway editorial. This alternative student organization did not last past the 1990s.
4. Hair length rules: The Midway protested school restrictions on boys’ hair length which, at the time, were imposed by the school in the Oct. 21, 1965, article “School Shouldn’t Play Barber.” 
5. Ombudsmen: Just 23 years ago, student ombudsmen mediated complaints between students and teachers. The tradition, which was started in 1993, involved an Ombudsmen Selection Committee, who selected two senior student representatives, according to the April 25, 2001, edition.
6. Pledge of Allegiance: In the Midway’s March 5, 1965, “Dear Editor” letters, students expressed “resentment” toward being required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at school assemblies. These complaints eventually came to fruition.
7. Girls’ Club and Boys’ Club: In 1936, U-High’s club offerings included a Girls’ Club and Boys’ Club which organized various dances and social events. On Nov. 23, 1936, the Midway recorded plans for a Boys’ Club barn dance. Both clubs were also allowed their own section in the Midways of the 1930s, where they could record current club events.
8. Black Arts Week: Arts Week, which later became ArtsFest, has been a U-High constant for many years. However, Black Arts Week, which included plays, discussions, food experiences and more, has not survived. According to the April 17, 1973, paper, the week was themed and executed by the Black Students’ Association, with some students finding it problematic.
9. Onyx: Another discontinued BSA tradition is the Onyx magazine, which was published by BSA after Black Arts Week. The content of the 1973 Onyx was criticized in a May 8, 1973, Midway guest column.
10. Rifle Club: According to the Jan. 29, 1937, Midway, U-High students were allowed to be members of the University Rifle club, where they could win association medals and use rifles for limited costs.