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Speak Your Mind Challenge Means Every Ice Bucket Makes a Difference (VIDEO)
Anna Walkup '28 and Fiona Scozzafava '28 • May 21, 2025
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode Three
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode Three
Chase Heidorn '25 and Nathan Hayes '25 • May 19, 2025
Latest Headlines
SAE Offers Valuable Life Lessons and Work Experience to Agriscience Students
Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
NHS Athletes Weigh In: Are Celebrations in Sports Acceptable?
James Wolf '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Eggers: BTS’ Upcoming Reunion Causes Mixed Emotions in Fans
Maria Eggers '25, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Outgoing Seniors Prepare for Lives Post-High School Sports
Ava Hirleman '27 and Audrey Doran '27 • June 2, 2025
Math Day Encourages Students to Bond Over Shared Passion
Emma Bigman '25, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Nonnewaug Rushes Last-Minute Preps for Prom (PHOTOS)
Aubrie Salisbury '27 and Audrey Doran '27 • June 2, 2025
Decent Penmanship a Lost Art Among Students
Rylee Gallicchio '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Hines: Just Let Seniors Be Lazy
Maya Hines '25, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Scott Bodie: Nonnewaug’s ‘Classic Car’ Comedian
Brianna Johnson '25, News Editor • June 2, 2025
Decorated Grad Caps One Last Way to Leave a Mark
Maya Hines '25, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Aquaculture Class Hosts End-of-Year Crawfish Boil
Savannah Czerepacha '25, Sports Editor • June 2, 2025
504 Plans Help Students Succeed … When Used Correctly
Elsie Crocco '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
The Final Play: Saying Goodbye to Middle School Sports
Charlotte Medonis '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 2, 2025
WMS Students Consider Perception vs. Reality of High School
Amelia Ouellette '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 2, 2025
Vacation vs. Education: An Unfortunate Balance in the School Year
Hope Davis '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 2, 2025
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From left, R.J. Barksdale, Aiden Moffett, and Jakob Reynolds pose at the prom on May 25 at the Aqua Turf Club. (Courtesy of Images Studio)
Nonnewaug Rushes Last-Minute Preps for Prom (PHOTOS)
Aubrie Salisbury '27 and Audrey Doran '27 • June 2, 2025
Chloe Walsh's 2008 Chevy Trailblazer is often one of the first vehicles in the parking lot and one of the last to leave. Walsh's vehicle is a testament to the many hours she dedicated to NHS, though her parking ability leaves much to be desired
The Class of 2025 Reflects on Where Memories Begin: The Senior Lot
Olivia Bernardi '25, Reporter • May 29, 2025
The Nonnewaug yearbook staff poses after winning an award for the 2024 yearbook, "See You On The Hip Side," which was included in the Varsity Portfolio publication among the top 10% of yearbooks by the company. (Courtesy of Region 14/Instagram)
Riggi Saying Bittersweet Goodbye to NHS, Prepping for Elementary Switch
Sophia Caldarella '25, Reporter • May 29, 2025
An NHS student discusses her college application with her counselor, Paul Laedke. With the applicant pool growing more competitive it is imperative that you utilize all tools at your disposal in order to maximize your chances of being accepted into your dream school.
This Year’s College Applicant Pool More Competitive Than Ever
Bryce Gilbert '28, Reporter • May 28, 2025
Many Nonnewaug seniors plan to go to the beach on prom weekend, extending into senior skip day May 27. (Courtesy of Kevin Laminto/Unsplash)
Senior Skip Day the Worst Kept Secret in School
Audrey Doran '27, Social Media Editor • May 23, 2025
This year many students feel the rising pressure of finals week. Many freshmen feel like “finals week is coming very quickly,” said freshman Anna Walkup.
Finals First-Timers: Freshman Prepare for Their First Final Exam Week
Catherine Viveros '28, Reporter • May 23, 2025
Sports
Celebrations at the high school level can sometimes get a team in the crowd riled up during a run in a game. Ben Roden gets the crowd hyped as he hits a crucial 3-pointer in a rivalry game at Shepaug in 2024. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
NHS Athletes Weigh In: Are Celebrations in Sports Acceptable?
James Wolf '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Seniors on the girls tennis team, from left, Kelly Farell, Katie Farrell, and Karisa Cizauskas, pose for a picture at their senior day match against Northwestern.
Outgoing Seniors Prepare for Lives Post-High School Sports
Ava Hirleman '27 and Audrey Doran '27 • June 2, 2025
Soccer players celebrate during their last soccer season together. (Courtesy of Kelly Packett)
The Final Play: Saying Goodbye to Middle School Sports
Charlotte Medonis '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 2, 2025
The Woodbury Middle School eighth-grade players pose for a picture. (Courtesy of Kelly Packett)
Nothing But Net: WMS Girls Enjoy Standout Season
Sadie Nichols '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 2, 2025
Senior Thomas Lengyel races in the 100 m hurdles against Shepaug at BLs on May 17 in Litchfield. (Audrey Doran '27)
Nonnewaug Sweeps BL Track Championships (PHOTOS)
Ava Hirleman '27, Audrey Doran '27, and Maia Colavito '26 • May 28, 2025
Nonnewaug senior Grace Schmidheini throws shot put at an indoor track meet held at Bethel. Throwers like Schmidheini are vital to the overall team. (Courtesy of Ava Parks)
Throwers Essential in Track and Field
Elliana Obolewicz '27, Reporter • May 27, 2025
Features
Senior Kristi Sundstrom’s poor handwriting is on display on a science assignment.
Decent Penmanship a Lost Art Among Students
Rylee Gallicchio '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Maya Hines has a major crash-out. (Sophia Lingley '25)
Hines: Just Let Seniors Be Lazy
Maya Hines '25, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Graduation caps from 2024 graduates Caroline Kyrytschenko, left, and Shanyn Hardisty. (Courtesy of Caroline Kyrytschenko and Shanyn Hardisty)
Decorated Grad Caps One Last Way to Leave a Mark
Maya Hines '25, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Nonnewaug counselor Paul Laedke reviews students 504 plans brought up by parents to help students better their learning environment.
504 Plans Help Students Succeed … When Used Correctly
Elsie Crocco '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Woodbury Middle School eighth-grade student Lillian Crocker stresses about high school academic demands. (Amelia Ouellette '29)
WMS Students Consider Perception vs. Reality of High School
Amelia Ouellette '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 2, 2025
Kailey Burgos gets upset about her grades. (Hope Davis '29)
Vacation vs. Education: An Unfortunate Balance in the School Year
Hope Davis '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 2, 2025
NHS Ag/FFA
Finnegan Magee, a junior at NHS, cleans pens at his SAE at Flanders Nature Center to ensure animals have a clean home. Ag students have a wide variety of SAEs that all entail different tasks, some work on farms, in stores, vet offices, landscaping businesses, etc. No matter the task, students make sure they are working their hardest.
SAE Offers Valuable Life Lessons and Work Experience to Agriscience Students
Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
The final results after both aquaculture classes help prepare for the boil. (Courtesy of Leanne Foster)
Aquaculture Class Hosts End-of-Year Crawfish Boil
Savannah Czerepacha '25, Sports Editor • June 2, 2025
Chapter Officers for the 2024-2025 year stand at banquet proud pf what they have been able to accomplish this year. From left, Christa Freel, Connor Cabeleira, Nate Berry, Abegail Diezel, Luciano Pedros. Chris Griffin, on the far right, received the Blue and Gold Award. (Courtesy of FFA Instagram)
FFA Banquet: Time to Acknowledge Dedicated Members
Ashley Blood ‘25, Reporter • May 30, 2025
Delphinium and the bull calf warm up in a stall in the barn that Gorman and Bedron made after worrying about illness from the weather. (Courtesy of Woodbury FFA)
Woodbury FFA Welcomes New Bull Calf, Worcestershire
Lexi Sweeney '25, Ag Editor • May 27, 2025
Chapter advisor Leanne Foster, far left, and assistant advisor Eric Birkenberger, far right, pose with the 2024-2025 Woodbury FFA Chapter officers, from left, Christa Freel, Connor Cabeleira, Mia Layseca, Nathan Berry, Luciano Pedros, Merije Iljazi, Abegail Diezel, and Isabelle Longley at the Grand Oak Villa on May 22 for the annual banquet. This marks the end of their term as the chapter welcomes a new officer team. (Courtesy of Kyleigh Paige)
Outgoing FFA Officers Reflect and Welcome New Officers
Merije Iljazi '26, Reporter • May 23, 2025
Russ Wabuda, known as “Mr. Fix it,” helps the aquaculture class by fixing the koi pond pump to keep the pond running efficiently. To master a skill like this only comes with time and experience.
‘Mr. Fix-It’ Wabuda Leaves Lasting Impact with Little Time
Joseph Abaire '25, Reporter • May 19, 2025
Arts and Entertainment
J-Hope performs in Brooklyn, New York, on March 14 for his second sold-out show. His solo career has been amplified in the absence of the five other BTS members who are currently serving in the South Korean army, marking a meaningful hiatus for dedicated fans.
Eggers: BTS’ Upcoming Reunion Causes Mixed Emotions in Fans
Maria Eggers '25, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode Three
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode Three
Chase Heidorn '25 and Nathan Hayes '25 • May 19, 2025
The Disneyland Main Street Cinema plays the, "SteamBoat Willie" movie that originally was created in 1928.
Nonnewaug’s Thoughts on Disney Classics Being Brought To Life
Brianna Brainard '25, Reporter • May 13, 2025
Pictured here, one of nearly a dozen posters displayed during last week's performance of Godspell. These posters helped to add authenticity to the play's characters thanks to the collaborative efforts from National Art Honor Society and the NHS Drama Department.
Drama Collaborates with National Art Honor Society to Create Immersive Stage
Morgan Willis '27, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 8, 2025
The family featured on the 8 Passengers YouTube channel includes Abby Franke, Eve Franke, Russell Franke, Chad Franke, Julie Franke, Shari Franke, and parents Ruby Franke and Kevin Franke. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Chief Advocate Podcast: 8 Passengers
Maya Hines '25, Sophia Lingley '25, and Charlotte Yakavonis '26 • March 27, 2025
Katie Savulak and Sofia Daddona of Main Street Ballet perform in Dreamscape, a new contemporary ballet choreographed by Cristin Gordon. (Courtesy of Sylvia Davidowitz)
Savulak: Long-Term Effects of Dance Beneficial or Inimical?
Katie Savulak '26, News Editor • March 13, 2025
Trending Stories
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The Elias Howe School sometime after it closed in 2005. It has since been bought and turned into senior citizen housing. Bianca LeBron disappeared outside of Bridgeport school in 2001. (Katarzyna Grabowska/Unsplash)
Connecticut Mystery Remains Unsolved Over Two Decades Later
Kathryn Hartery '25, Reporter • April 26, 2024
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Nonnewaug's third budget referendum is set for next month and it will decide the fate of several key items that directly impact students, ranging from pay for play sports to classroom faculty.
Region 14 Budget Vote Underscores The Importance of Voting
Noah Blood '26, Reporter • May 30, 2025
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Emily Matozzo, a class of 2024 graduate, presents her MBLE presentation to Toby Denman at the winter MBLE showcase Jan. 24, 2024. Students had the opportunity to share their passions and interest to NHS faculty, however, for the class of 2027 and beyond, students no longer have to participate in the MBLE. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug High School/Instagram)
As MBLE Closes Out, New Graduation Requirements Emerge
Addison Bushka '27, Features Editor • May 29, 2025
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An NHS student discusses her college application with her counselor, Paul Laedke. With the applicant pool growing more competitive it is imperative that you utilize all tools at your disposal in order to maximize your chances of being accepted into your dream school.
This Year's College Applicant Pool More Competitive Than Ever
Bryce Gilbert '28, Reporter • May 28, 2025