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Crumbl Cookie Critics–Episode One
Chase Heidorn '25 and Nathan Hayes '25 • December 10, 2024
Jill Roden, front row, fourth from left, poses with her team after winning the 2018 Berkshire League championship. Roden is now Nonnewaug's assistant field hockey coach. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug Athletics)
Successful Field Hockey Season Brings Back Championship Memories (VIDEO)
Fiona Scozzafava '28, Anna Walkup '28 • November 22, 2024
Latest Headlines
James Gwiazdoski the ‘Mayor of Nonnewaug’
Jadyn Heron '27, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Natural Resources Class Takes New Approach to Collecting Sap
Nathan Hayes '25, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Student Council Spreads Candy Cane Cheer (PHOTOS)
Rylee Gallicchio '26, Reporter • December 20, 2024
The Teachers Features Podcast: Rebecca Trzaski
Kristi Sundstrom '25 and Jadyn Heron '27 • December 20, 2024
Nonnewaug Wrapped: Art Honor Society Decorates Halls, Office (PHOTOS)
Audrey Doran '27, Social Media Editor • December 20, 2024
Chilinski an Unseen Hero of the Ag Program — Just the Way He Likes It
Emma Bigman '25, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Cookie Cravings the Latest Cafeteria Craze
Ava Hirleman '27, Features Editor • December 20, 2024
Grace Walkup– Four Records, Three Time Captain, Two sports, One Great Leader
Aubrey Waldron '27, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Athlete Attrition: Do Fall Athletes Need a Break Before Winter Sports Begin?
Ava Hirleman '27, Features Editor • December 20, 2024
Behind The Scenes of the Senior Citizen Drive-Thru Meal
Trevor Santopietro '25, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Let’s Talk Nonne: Holiday Special
Katie Savulak '26 and Morgan Willis '27 • December 20, 2024
Kalmanovsky’s Willingness to ‘Heal’ and ‘Preserve’ Set Her Apart
Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • December 19, 2024
Injuries Force Northwest United to Forfeit State Playoff Game
Nic Sniffin '26, Reporter • December 19, 2024
Athletes Use Time Between Fall, Winter Seasons Differently
Isaac Spagnola '28, Reporter • December 18, 2024
Murphy Makes Moves to Place Region 14 Among State’s Top Districts
Catherine Viveros '28, Reporter • December 18, 2024
News
President of Student Council Ada Gorka places a candy cane onto a car door handle at Nonnewaug High School on Dec. 20.
Student Council Spreads Candy Cane Cheer (PHOTOS)
Rylee Gallicchio '26, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Trevor Santopietro and Mathew Dutton pose for the Senior citizen meal on Dec. 6
Behind The Scenes of the Senior Citizen Drive-Thru Meal
Trevor Santopietro '25, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Nonnewaug principal Mykal Kuslis has donated 49 times to area blood drives. For Kuslis and many students, these donations hit a personal note and make donating even more critical. (Courtesy of the NHS National Honor Society)
For Nonnewaug, Donating Blood isn’t Just Important; It’s Personal
Dakota DiBiase '28, Reporter • December 17, 2024
The Scholastic Book Fair came back to the Nonnewaug library media center during the first week of December.
Scholastic Book Fair Sparks Nostalgic Memories for NHS
Audrey Doran '27 and Addison Bushka '27 • December 16, 2024
John Dominello's Advanced Culinary class prepares the individual cups that will be added to each box. These meals will be handed out on Dec. 5.
Nonnewaug’s Holiday Season Wouldn’t Be Complete Without Senior Luncheon
Ava Hustek '25 and Grace Nelson '25 • December 4, 2024
Karen Sandor, a Spanish teacher at Nonnewaug High School, instructs freshmen, from left, Zachary Santopietro, Owen Hustek, Michael Platt, and Darren Sullivan on their coursework.
From Fifth Grade to Fluency: Region 14 Embraces Early Language Learning
Bryce Gilbert '28, Reporter • December 4, 2024
Sports
Grace pulls through in the Breaststroke leg of the 200 Medley relay. It's not only in the pool that Walkup has built her reputation as a leader, but rather it’s personified in everything she does. Photo Credit - Derek Ward
Grace Walkup– Four Records, Three Time Captain, Two sports, One Great Leader
Aubrey Waldron '27, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Last year's girls soccer team celebrating a goal scored on Housatonic in the semifinals. A majority of these athletes moved on from soccer to another sport in the winter but it begs the question: do fall athletes need a break before winter sports begin? (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
Athlete Attrition: Do Fall Athletes Need a Break Before Winter Sports Begin?
Ava Hirleman '27, Features Editor • December 20, 2024
Northwest United huddles after a 42-7 loss to ATI on Nov. 27. It turned out to be the Workhorses' last game of the season as they forfeited their playoff game due to injuries. (Courtesy of Tim Parry)
Injuries Force Northwest United to Forfeit State Playoff Game
Nic Sniffin '26, Reporter • December 19, 2024
Nonnewaug freshman Jake Maccione works on his training for his upcoming season.
Athletes Use Time Between Fall, Winter Seasons Differently
Isaac Spagnola '28, Reporter • December 18, 2024
This season marked Adam Brutting's first as the NHS girls soccer coach, though during his 27 years in Region 14 he has created a reputation as one of the community's most valued coaches and leaders. (Courtesy of Jen Salisbury)
Brutting Brings Competition and Culture Everywhere He Goes
Kailey Townsend-Meeker '27, Reporter • December 12, 2024
NHS wrestler Indigo Kimball is to the left of her opponent during a wrestling match with her go to move the headlock. Kimball is the only female wrestler on this year's team, though that hasn't detered her from being one of the team's top returners this 2024-25 season. (Courtesy of the Kimball Family
NHS Female Wrestler Kimball Goes Solo on the Mat
Dakota DiBiase '28, Reporter • December 12, 2024
Features
Nonnewaug social studies teacher Rebecca Trzaski joined the first episode of the Teachers Features podcast.
The Teachers Features Podcast: Rebecca Trzaski
Kristi Sundstrom '25 and Jadyn Heron '27 • December 20, 2024
Sophomore Julia Gwiazdoski, right, receives cafeteria cookies from lunch aide Pam Wendt.
Cookie Cravings the Latest Cafeteria Craze
Ava Hirleman '27, Features Editor • December 20, 2024
Grace pulls through in the Breaststroke leg of the 200 Medley relay. It's not only in the pool that Walkup has built her reputation as a leader, but rather it’s personified in everything she does. Photo Credit - Derek Ward
Grace Walkup– Four Records, Three Time Captain, Two sports, One Great Leader
Aubrey Waldron '27, Reporter • December 20, 2024
Let's Talk Nonne: Holiday Special
Let’s Talk Nonne: Holiday Special
Katie Savulak '26 and Morgan Willis '27 • December 20, 2024
From left, senior Ashlynn Graziano and sophomore Elliana Obolewicz use their personal computers to complete assignments. Even though Nonnewaug provides Chromebooks for school work, many students use their own devices.
MacBooks, HPs, Chromebooks: Nonnewaug Students Pick and Choose
Maia Colavito '26, Editor-in-Chief • December 17, 2024
Thanksgiving table filled with the most well known dishes. Some of those dishes being turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, though has the gluttony of a feast overshadowed the most important part: togetherness? (Unsplash photo by Megan Watson)
Thanksgiving’s De-Evolution
Rowan Boisseau '28, Reporter • December 6, 2024
NHS Ag/FFA
Sap collection lines are put up at Nonnewaug High School before the winter break. Sap collection season starts later in the winter.
Natural Resources Class Takes New Approach to Collecting Sap
Nathan Hayes '25, Reporter • December 20, 2024
From left, Danielle Falls, Ashlynn Graziano, and Mallory Jean Johnson composed the poultry judging CDE this fall. The team was not complete with only three people. (Courtesy of Katie Gorman)
Woodbury FFA Seeks More Student Involvement in CDEs and Activities
Emma Bigman '25, Reporter • December 13, 2024
Woodbury and Wamogo FFA students pose for a group photo in front of the corn maze on Nov. 8 at the District 1 social.
Woodbury FFA Hosts District Social for Second Year of Success
Ashlynn Graziano '25, Reporter • December 10, 2024
From left, Kyleigh Paige, Billy Calabrese, and Dylan Loring shovel dirt into a wheelbarrow to fill spaces left by old fencing. Students in the ag production classes contributed to new fencing around the ag pastures.
Hands-On Agriculture: FFA Students Update Farm Fencing for Livestock Safety
Merije Iljazi '26, Reporter • December 6, 2024
McKayla Thomas, center in the camo hat, visits Nonnewaug to teach Katie Gorman's ag production classes about how to process a pig carcass. This is her second year coming in to teach students about everything that goes into pig processing and allow them to see it first-hand.
Pig Processing a Positive Practice for Production Pupils
Grace Nelson '25, Ag/FFA Editor • December 3, 2024
Nonnewaug's new horse barn was recently opened and revealed to the public on Nov. 2. The new addition to the program and its facilities was in the making for a while and with it finally being complete, staff, workers, and students are able to look back and enjoy the new barn.
New Equine Facility an Upgrade for Woodbury FFA (PHOTOS)
Emma Bigman '25, Reporter • November 26, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
Let's Talk Nonne: Quarter 1 Run-Through (PODCAST)
Let’s Talk Nonne: Quarter 1 Run-Through (PODCAST)
Katie Savulak '26 and Morgan Willis '27 • November 21, 2024
Students in Joshua Kornblut’s science class play Block Blast. Block Blast is becoming more popular for students in class.
Block Blast the Latest Gaming Craze (VIDEO)
Eliza Butkus '28, Audrey Doran '27, and Maddie Garguilo '28 • November 21, 2024
Todd Gorski, a music teacher, stands in front of several instruments in the music suite at Nonnewaug.
Gorski Returns to Nonnewaug After Six Years at WMS
Christian Rivera '28, Reporter • November 4, 2024
From left, Jack Smith, Domenic DiStefano, and Jack Rinko enjoy playing a game together in Video Game Club, an after-school group where students collaborate using a wide range of technology and modern media tools. (Courtesy of Katie Blake)
Blake Introduces New Media and Video Game Clubs
Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • October 17, 2024
In today’s digital streaming era, NHS students love the convenience of at-home entertainment, though there are still many that relish the experience of seeing movies on the big screen. (Courtesy of Glenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash)
NHS Students’ Entertainment Habits Continue to Evolve
Jackson Brent '25, Reporter • October 16, 2024
Ceramics student Molly Hartmann, left, works on the pottery wheel as social studies teacher Steve Bunovsky looks on during the Club, Activities, and Electives Fair on Sept. 26. (Courtesy of Kyle Brennan)
Nonnewaug Club Fair Displays Talent of Arts and Music Programs
Elliana Obolewicz '27, Reporter • October 10, 2024
Trending Stories
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Sophomore Katie Savulak struggles with her large amounts of homework.
Willis: Homework in High School Causes Stress in Students 
Morgan Willis '27, Reporter • March 28, 2024
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Region 14 superintendent Brian Murphy poses with Bethlehem Elementary students on their Pumpkin Day. During Murphy's tenure as Region 14 superintendent he's reliably always present no matter the occasion. (Courtesy of the Bethlehem Elementary School PTO)
Murphy Makes Moves to Place Region 14 Among State’s Top Districts
Catherine Viveros '28, Reporter • December 18, 2024
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NHS wrestler Indigo Kimball is to the left of her opponent during a wrestling match with her go to move the headlock. Kimball is the only female wrestler on this year's team, though that hasn't detered her from being one of the team's top returners this 2024-25 season. (Courtesy of the Kimball Family
NHS Female Wrestler Kimball Goes Solo on the Mat
Dakota DiBiase '28, Reporter • December 12, 2024
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Taft senior Braeden Purser-Eber played baseball at Nonnewaug in 2021 and 2022. He reclassified after his junior year at Nonnewaug and will play college baseball next year at Middle Tennessee. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
Post-Grads and Reclassing — Is An Extra Year Worth It?
Anna Crocker '26, Junior Editor • March 27, 2024