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NHS Players and Fans ‘Flip’ Over Stankevich’s Throw-In (PHOTOS + VIDEO)
Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • October 16, 2024
Julia Longoria, left, and Ava Hustek pull on the tug-of-war rope during the Class of 2025 Senior Field Day on Sept. 27.
Bees, Rappers, Superheroes and More Team Up on Senior Field Day (PHOTOS + VIDEO)
Addison Bushka '27 and Ava Hirleman '27 • October 2, 2024
Latest Headlines
Chips for a Cause: Nonnewaug’s Unique Fundraiser
Merije Iljazi '26, Reporter • November 6, 2024
Student Council Officers Happy with Trick or Treat Street (PHOTOS)
Rylee Gallicchio '26, Reporter • November 6, 2024
Do NHS Athletes Still Play Their Sport Because They Love it?
Bryce Gilbert '28 and Catherine Viveros '28 • November 6, 2024
Todd Gorski Returns to Nonnewaug After Six Years at WMS
Christian Rivera '28, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Honoring Excellence: New Media Honor Society Launches to Celebrate Student Journalists
Trevor Santopietro '25, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Behind the Scenes of Trick or Treat Street (PHOTOS)
Lila Farrelly '28, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Students, Teachers ‘Have Fun Just Looking Silly’ on Halloween (PHOTOS)
Cam Jones '27, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Nonnewaug Athletic Success Translates to Collegiate Achievements
James Wolf '26, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Nonnewaug Volleyball Wins First BL Title in 5 Years
Elliana Obolewicz '27 and Savannah Czerepacha '25 • November 4, 2024
Woodbury FFA Welcomes New Tractor and Gator
Ashley Blood '25, Reporter • November 1, 2024
Nonnewaug Drops BL Boys Soccer Tourney Finals to Shepaug (PHOTOS)
Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • November 1, 2024
Floriculture Team Wins Gold Medal at National FFA Convention
Maria Eggers '25, Reporter • November 1, 2024
Work Study Program Creating Opportunities for Students
Matthew Molleur '26, Reporter • November 1, 2024
Nonnewaug or NASCAR? Speed Bumps Try to Slow Student Drivers
Rylee Gallicchio '26, Reporter • October 30, 2024
When It Comes to Packed Schedules, Student-Athletes Handle Them Best
Fiona Scozzafava '28, Reporter • October 30, 2024
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Student Council advisor and science teacher Joshua Kornblut’s daughter, Brooke Kornblut, grabs a jack-o-lantern at Trick or Treat Street on Oct. 26 at Nonnewaug.
Student Council Officers Happy with Trick or Treat Street (PHOTOS)
Rylee Gallicchio '26, Reporter • November 6, 2024
Todd Gorski, music teacher, stands in front of several instruments in the music suite at Nonnewaug.
Todd Gorski Returns to Nonnewaug After Six Years at WMS
Christian Rivera '28, Reporter • November 4, 2024
NHS Chief Advocate editors sit together for a Tribe meeting every Tuesday. This will be the first group to have the opportunity to be a part of the new Quill and Scroll Honor Society for Nonnewaug's media students.
Honoring Excellence: New Media Honor Society Launches to Celebrate Student Journalists
Trevor Santopietro '25, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Maci Johnson sets up a spider web decoration during Trick or Treat Street on October 26th.
Behind the Scenes of Trick or Treat Street (PHOTOS)
Lila Farrelly '28, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Nonnewaug teacher Melissa Hodges poses dressed up as Mrs. Frizzle from TV show The Magic School Bus at Nonnewaug on Halloween.
Students, Teachers ‘Have Fun Just Looking Silly’ on Halloween (PHOTOS)
Cam Jones '27, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Construction workers tear up and replace an old speed bump in the front parking lot at Nonnewaug to be more accessible to students and the public. (Courtesy of Kyle Brennan)
Nonnewaug or NASCAR? Speed Bumps Try to Slow Student Drivers
Rylee Gallicchio '26, Reporter • October 30, 2024
Sports
Dylan Diezel completes a header on Nov. 1 against Shepaug during the BL finals.
Nonnewaug Drops BL Boys Soccer Tourney Finals to Shepaug (PHOTOS)
Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • November 1, 2024
Tristan Van Dyke fights for the ball during the Northwest United Senior Night game on Oct. 26.
Northwest United Recognizes Seniors Prior to Win over Vinal Tech (PHOTOS)
Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • October 29, 2024
Sophomore Ava Rickenbach (25) hugs senior Emma Jackson after reading her senior speech during Nonnewaug’s volleyball senior ceremony on Oct. 16. They have been best friends since last year, and with volleyball season ending in a couple of weeks, emotions were high at this game.
Senior Athletes Face Emotions During Their Last Seasons
Arabella Rosa '25, Sports Editor • October 29, 2024
Nonnewaug players celebrate after Noah Sapack scored a goal during the game against Gilbert on Oct. 22.
Chiefs Enjoy Big Win on Boys Soccer Senior Night (PHOTOS)
Maddie Garguilo '28 and Eliza Butkus '28 • October 28, 2024
The boys varsity team huddles up before their game on Sept. 13 vs. Northwestern. The Chiefs will face Northwestern again in the Berkshire League semifinals.
Defense, Work Ethic to Propel Chiefs in Boys Soccer Postseason
Zach Santopietro '28, Reporter • October 25, 2024
The Nonnewaug boys soccer team celebrates after a win against Lakeview under the lights. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug Boys Soccer/Instagram)
Chiefs Have High Hopes Entering BL Boys Soccer Tournament
Nic Sniffin '26, Reporter • October 24, 2024
Features
Noah Zupan works on a truck. He takes advantage of the work study program and leaves during study hall for his job. (Courtesy of Noah Zupan)
Work Study Program Creating Opportunities for Students
Matthew Molleur '26, Reporter • November 1, 2024
Nonnewaug sophomore Luke Lodice, left, poses with Addison Bushka at Lodice's first Nonnewaug homecoming after transferring from Oxford. (Courtesy of Addison Bushka)
Transfer Students Find Welcome Home at Nonnewaug
Charlotte Yakavonis '26, Reporter • October 29, 2024
Ellie Bruce, center, talks to a group of students at lunch. She has been a fixture on NHS' campus for many years.
Ellie Bruce ‘The Pulse’ of Nonnewaug
Morgan Willis '27, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 25, 2024
From left, Max Lapke, Dylan Diezel, and Camden Jones work during Tribe. Students use their time wisely to meet with peers to work on group projects. This is a beneficial time for the kids who don't have rides after school to get to other people's houses. (Courtesy of Billy Calabrese)
Students Use Tribe and Focus to Conquer NHS’ Challenges
Macey Chmiel '26, Reporter • October 18, 2024
Ava Hirleman, left, and Jadyn Heron notice that the cafeteria patio is closed due to aggressive yellowjackets.
What’s the Buzz with All the Bees?
Julia Gwiazdoski '27, Reporter • October 17, 2024
Students at Nonnewaug work during study hall. On the left, one student preferred to use the clear cases provided by the school, while the others opted for not using the case.
Chromebook Cases: Great Idea or Annoyance to Students?
Rowan Boisseau '28, Reporter • October 16, 2024
NHS Ag/FFA
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
The new John Deere tractor sits in the ag garage reserving its new spot in the program. This tractor replaced the Case and old Ford.
Woodbury FFA Welcomes New Tractor and Gator
Ashley Blood '25, Reporter • November 1, 2024
Junior Matt Molleur tends a tank in the aquaculture class. Part of his class time is spent taking care of the fish in the classroom. (Courtesy of Leanne Foster)
Nonnewaug Aquaculture Class Doubles in Size, Enthusiasm
Dylan Loring '26, Reporter • October 25, 2024
During the ag meeting Sept. 27, from left to right, Leanne Foster, Kathleen Gorman, Andrew Zielinski, Gillian Blood, Teddy, and Jesse Hungerford talked about and answered questions that students may have had about the going into the ag industry.
Panel of Ag Teacher Field Questions on Career Opportunities
Olivia Thompson '26, Reporter • October 24, 2024
Joshua Spataro boards NHS' new John Deere tractor, an investment that will interest a lot of FFA students and teachers. A reliable piece of equipment makes a huge difference for agriculture classrooms.
NHS Agriscience’s Investment in New Equipment ‘Beneficial to Our Program’
Noah Blood '26, Reporter • October 22, 2024
NHS junior Nicolas Sniffin welds the hay feeder together that the agriculture mechanics is building. It's common for Sniffin and his classmates to work alongside classmates to complete class projects.
Collaborative Courses at NHS ‘Really the Perfect Situation’
Nesim Iljazi '26, Reporter • October 18, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
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
The NHS volleyball team stands together as the pose to take their annual homecoming photo on Sept. 20. (Courtesy of Lana Zupnick)
Was Homecoming Worth it?
Trevor Santopietro '25, Reporter • September 26, 2024
Trending Stories
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As NHS wrestling approaches its 50th anniversary, the program has a unique attribute: the only program that's been coached by just two coaches: John Lawless and Dave Green. (Courtesy of the 1975 NHS Yearbook)
Nonnewaug Wrestling Closes in on 50th Anniversary of Program’s Inception
Olivia Bernardi '25, Reporter • October 28, 2024
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Dylan Diezel completes a header on Nov. 1 against Shepaug during the BL finals.
Nonnewaug Drops BL Boys Soccer Tourney Finals to Shepaug (PHOTOS)
Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • November 1, 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
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Todd Gorski, music teacher, stands in front of several instruments in the music suite at Nonnewaug.
Todd Gorski Returns to Nonnewaug After Six Years at WMS
Christian Rivera '28, Reporter • November 4, 2024