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[Video] What’s Trending at Nonnewaug?
Catherine Viveros '28 and Bryce Gilbert '28 • November 20, 2024
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team poses after winning its Class M quarterfinal against New Fairfield on Nov. 7. (Courtesy of Kyle Brennan)
Shootout Victory Leads Nonnewaug to Class M Girls Soccer Semis (VIDEO)
Jadyn Heron '27, Reporter • November 8, 2024
Latest Headlines
Burn Ban in Connecticut Quashes Fall Bonfires
Matthew Molleur '26, Reporter • November 20, 2024
[PODCAST] NHS Students Debate ‘Name Image & Likeness’ at the High School Level
Nesim Iljazi '26 and Henry Keil '26 • November 20, 2024
[Video] What’s Trending at Nonnewaug?
Catherine Viveros '28 and Bryce Gilbert '28 • November 20, 2024
For NHS’ Sapack, Soccer is More Than a Sport
Brianna Johnson '25, News Editor • November 20, 2024
Seizing the Moment: College Deadlines Shape Decisions for High School Seniors
Juliana Bailey '25 and Deme Jones '26 • November 19, 2024
Nonnewaug Vet Department Continues Partnership With Whiskers Rescue, Assisting Cats Deliver and Rise Their Litters
Brianna Brainard '25 • November 19, 2024
PODCAST: The Berkshire League Sports Podcast 
Kailey Townsend-Meeker '27 and Dakota DiBiase '28 • November 19, 2024
Anonymous Social Media Accounts Damaging Students, School Culture
Chief Advocate Staff • November 19, 2024
Hands-On Learning: Ag Mechanics Students Rebuilding Garden Tractors
Miles Griswold '25, Ag/FFA Editor • November 19, 2024
Juggling Jobs: NHS Students Join the Workforce
Adrian Astudillo '26, Reporter • November 19, 2024
Nonnewaug Eighth-Grade Elective Fair Proves Successful
Ashlynn Graziano '25, Reporter • November 19, 2024
When is Too Soon to Celebrate Christmas?
Lila Farrelly '28, Reporter • November 18, 2024
Sorriero’s Love for Education Endures Over 50 Years
Addison Bushka '27, Features Editor • November 18, 2024
Jackson Reaches 1,000 Career Assists During Senior Volleyball Season
Arabella Rosa '25, Sports Editor • November 18, 2024
Lodice, Jackson NHS’ October Athletes of the Month
Chief Advocate Staff • November 17, 2024
News
Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 displays a "very high" fire danger sign earlier this fall. Open burning has been illegal in many area towns over the past month due to excessive fire danger, leading to canceled bonfires. (Courtesy of Jim Shannon/Republican-American)
Burn Ban in Connecticut Quashes Fall Bonfires
Matthew Molleur '26, Reporter • November 20, 2024
Students from Woodbury Middle School listen to culinary arts teacher John Dominello explain the appeal of his classes during the elective fair held Oct. 30. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug High School/Instagram)
Nonnewaug Eighth-Grade Elective Fair Proves Successful
Ashlynn Graziano '25, Reporter • November 19, 2024
Veteran Dan Gombos, middle, who recently turned 100 years old, salutes as the color guard places the American Flag.
Nonnewaug Honors Veterans in School-Wide Assembly (PHOTOS)
Maria Eggers '25, Reporter • November 15, 2024
Dylan Loring, left, signs into school late and gets a tardy pass and lunch detention slip from secretary Jennifer Alena.
Lunch Detentions Cutting Into Tardiness
Matthew Molleur '26, Reporter • November 15, 2024
From left, Gianna Perugini, Tatum Kociszewki, Catherine Viveros, and Anna Walkup emphasize a play at the Northwest United football game on Oct. 26.
Hodges’ Battle Leads to Pink-Out and Blanket Raffle for Komen Foundation (PHOTOS)
Audrey Doran ‘27 and Julia Gwiazdoski '27 • November 13, 2024
Sandy Fitzpatrick and her family added a new dimension to this year's Trick or Treat Street. October’s event featured themes created by many of NHS’ clubs and teams.
Trick or Treat Street Once Again “A Great Opportunity for Kids” (PHOTOS)
Aubrey Waldron '27, Reporter • November 8, 2024
Sports
[PODCAST] NHS Students Debate 'Name Image & Likeness' at the High School Level
[PODCAST] NHS Students Debate ‘Name Image & Likeness’ at the High School Level
Nesim Iljazi '26 and Henry Keil '26 • November 20, 2024
PODCAST: The Berkshire League Sports Podcast 
PODCAST: The Berkshire League Sports Podcast 
Kailey Townsend-Meeker '27 and Dakota DiBiase '28 • November 19, 2024
Senior Emma Jackson poses after her state volleyball game on Nov. 6, when she reached 1,000 assists for her career. (Courtesy of Kyle Brennan)
Jackson Reaches 1,000 Career Assists During Senior Volleyball Season
Arabella Rosa '25, Sports Editor • November 18, 2024
Emma Jackson, left, and Luke Lodice are the Chief Advocate's Athletes of the Month for October. (Photos courtesy of Nonnewaug volleyball/Instagram and Nonnewaug cross country/Instagram)
Lodice, Jackson NHS’ October Athletes of the Month
Chief Advocate Staff • November 17, 2024
[PODCAST] Big Swing: The Nonnewaug Tennis Podcast
[PODCAST] Big Swing: The Nonnewaug Tennis Podcast
Jackson Brent '25, Reporter • November 15, 2024
Girls soccer coach Adam Brutting, right, talks to junior Ella Quinn during a game in early September. Brutting just finished his first season coaching the soccer team after 10 years coaching girls basketball.
Brutting Back and Better Than Ever
Jadyn Heron '27, Reporter • November 13, 2024
Features
NHS senior Justin Longo balances academics and his job at LaBonne's in Woodbury. Students like Longo are, for the first time, learning to juggle the commitments of work with the academic rigors of school.
Juggling Jobs: NHS Students Join the Workforce
Adrian Astudillo '26, Reporter • November 19, 2024
Since it's November people wonder when it is okay for people to celebrate for christmas. (Courtesy of jesoots/ unsplash)
When is Too Soon to Celebrate Christmas?
Lila Farrelly '28, Reporter • November 18, 2024
[PODCAST] Spoon Talk: Exploring Responsible Artificial Intelligence Usage
[PODCAST] Spoon Talk: Exploring Responsible Artificial Intelligence Usage
Arin Morales '26 and Anthony Perez '26 • November 15, 2024
From left, Josh Zapatka, Max Lapke, Joey Boyne and Jackson Demers eat lunch and socialize during their break.
Serving Size Showdown
Max Sorcher ‘27, Reporter • November 13, 2024
Kornblut helps students better understand instructions in the lab, and helps with preparations. Students start learning more about chemicals and getting more hands-on lab experience.
Kornblut’s Move to NHS Sparks Enthusiasm With Students (PHOTOS)
Rowan Boisseau '28, Reporter • November 8, 2024
Although this fall has been unseasonably dry, the Nonnewaug Falls still provides refreshing tranquility for visitors who wish to glimpse into Woodbury and Bethlehem's natural beauty and rich cultural history.
Nonnewaug Falls Offers Both Fall Hiking and History
Dakota DiBiase '28, Reporter • November 4, 2024
NHS Ag/FFA
Onyx, a pregnant cat, relaxes after being transferred to NHS from Whiskers in Southbury after being found on Oct. 16. (Courtesy of Ms. Hungerford.)
Nonnewaug Vet Department Continues Partnership With Whiskers Rescue, Assisting Cats Deliver and Rise Their Litters
Brianna Brainard '25 • November 19, 2024
These are most of the lawn mowers that were brought in by students to rebuild. Some of the brands are John Deer, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, and Bolens. Students are expected to develop mechanical skills needed to work on any type of engine, regardless of model.
Hands-On Learning: Ag Mechanics Students Rebuilding Garden Tractors
Miles Griswold '25, Ag/FFA Editor • November 19, 2024
Thatcher Budirs pulls apart the filtration system in order to check if the filters are damaged, full of debris or need to be replaced. It is important to perform regular maintenance on the system in order to keep the fish healthy as well as the plants growing.
[PHOTOS] NHS Aquaponics: Where Real-World Marine Ecology Comes to Life
Joseph Abaire '25, Reporter • November 13, 2024
The Chief Advocate Podcast: Kuslis Brings Ag Background to NHS
The Chief Advocate Podcast: Kuslis Brings Ag Background to NHS
Maya Hines '25 and Sophia Lingley '25 • November 12, 2024
Students working with the school’s old Case and Ford tractors during freshman tractor driving class. (Courtesy of Woodbury FFA/Instagram)
Why Did the Ag Program Decide to Trade in Two Tractors for a New One?
Nathan Hayes '25 • November 7, 2024
Gabby Guerra, a 2024 graduate of Nonnewaug, grooms Delphinium. Delphinium was born on campus and has become a loved part of the ag program. (Courtesy of Katie Gorman)
Chips for a Cause: Nonnewaug’s Unique Fundraiser
Merije Iljazi '26, Reporter • November 6, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
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
Last year, according to Publisher's Weekly, comic books sales made $1.87 in the USA. For NHS students, these texts have not only provided a source of entertainment, but they've also helped students develop reading strategies and improve creativity. Photo credit Erik Mclean (Unsplash)
NHS Students Find Joy — and Catharsis — in Comics
John Wenzloff '28, Reporter • October 8, 2024
Morgan Willis, left, and Claire Rogers work on a pencil drawing at the light table.
Leave the Lights On: Art Room Still Bustles into Evening Hours
Jadyn Heron '27, Reporter • October 2, 2024
Trending Stories
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Nonnewaug athletic trainer Sean McGee fist pumps a player at a Northwest United football game last season. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
McGee Knows Highs and Lows of Being an Athletic Trainer
Anna Crocker '26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • November 15, 2024
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Dylan Loring, left, signs into school late and gets a tardy pass and lunch detention slip from secretary Jennifer Alena.
Lunch Detentions Cutting Into Tardiness
Matthew Molleur '26, Reporter • November 15, 2024
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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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Thatcher Budirs pulls apart the filtration system in order to check if the filters are damaged, full of debris or need to be replaced. It is important to perform regular maintenance on the system in order to keep the fish healthy as well as the plants growing.
[PHOTOS] NHS Aquaponics: Where Real-World Marine Ecology Comes to Life
Joseph Abaire '25, Reporter • November 13, 2024