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Nonnewaug Seniors Share Advice for Underclassmen (VIDEO)
Audrey Doran '27 and Jadyn Heron '27 • March 13, 2025
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode 2 (VIDEO)
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode 2 (VIDEO)
Chase Heidorn '25 and Nathan Hayes '25 • February 11, 2025
Latest Headlines
Let’s Talk Nonne: April Edition
Katie Savulak '26 and Morgan Willis '27 • April 1, 2025
Students Both Dread and Look Forward to SATs, PSATs April 2
Jadyn Heron '27, Reporter • April 1, 2025
Welding Wonders: Sparks Fly in Mechanics Class
Keira Zupan '26, Reporter • April 1, 2025
Stankevich’s All-New England Performance Highlights Wrestling Season
Nic Sniffin '26 and Mathew Dutton '25 • April 1, 2025
As NBA’s MVP Race Heats Up, So Do NHS’ Opinions on Who’s Most Deserving
James Wolf '26, Reporter • April 1, 2025
Garguilo: Highs and Lows of Record-Setting Relay Team
Maddie Garguilo '28, Reporter • April 1, 2025
With Graduation Approaching, Are Seniors Ready To Let High School Go?
Ashley Blood ‘25, Reporter • April 1, 2025
NHS Celebrates the Top 10% of 2025 Graduating Class
Dakota DiBiase '28, Reporter • March 31, 2025
Nonnewaug Softball Hits off Season With Jamboree
Anna Crocker '26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025
From Teacher to Learner: PD Days Help to Build a Better Nonnewaug
Jano Nakhla '25, Features Editor • March 31, 2025
Lynch Brings Valley Football Experience to Nonnewaug’s New Co-Op
Cam Jones '27, Reporter • March 28, 2025
Nonnewaug’s Ag Classes Open the Door for Students’ Futures
Dylan Loring '26 and Noah Blood 26' • March 28, 2025
Splash: Nonnewaug Girls Swim Brings Home Championship
Eliza Butkus '28, Reporter • March 28, 2025
Traffic Jams Making Students Late in the Morning
Jackson Brent '25, Reporter • March 28, 2025
Chief Advocate Podcast: 8 Passengers
Maya Hines '25, Sophia Lingley '25, and Charlotte Yakavonis '26 • March 27, 2025
News
Let's Talk Nonne: April Edition
Let’s Talk Nonne: April Edition
Katie Savulak '26 and Morgan Willis '27 • April 1, 2025
Efforts are made to control the flow of traffic, but to no avail. With a large number of drivers entering and exiting all at once, there is bound to be a traffic jam.
Traffic Jams Making Students Late in the Morning
Jackson Brent '25, Reporter • March 28, 2025
Eva Ripperger and CCRC coordinator Mrs. Green celebrate her acceptance and commitment to Virginia Tech. Ripperger is one of many NHS seniors who are already looking forward to life beyond graduation while also staying focused on what's left ahead at NHS.
NHS Seniors Ready To Turn the Page on High School, Yet Prepare for Quarter 4
Olivia Bernardi '25, Reporter • March 27, 2025
Chloe Walsh and Chase Knapp use the library during study hall as a quiet place to study and do work. Nonnewaug’s Library Media Center features a spacious area for students to sit with their friends, play games, and do homework. This semester, there are caps on students using the library to keep the space manageable.
LMC Cap on Students Angers Many
Arin Morales '26, Reporter • March 26, 2025
Nesim Iljazi, second from left, sits at lunch with Joseph Abaire, Dylan Loring, and Henry Keil. He is the only one not eating, as it is Ramadan and he is fasting.
Traditions of Lent, Ramadan Test Discipline, Faith
Merije Iljazi '26, Reporter • March 20, 2025
Science teacher Joshua Kornblut demonstrates a lab. He makes sure that all of his students have hands-on learning opportunities. (Chief Advocate archives)
Is Kornblut ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’?
Maddie Garguilo '28 and Catherine Viveros '28 • March 18, 2025
Sports
The Nonnewaug wrestling team watches their teammates during a match. (Courtesy of Images Studio)
Stankevich’s All-New England Performance Highlights Wrestling Season
Nic Sniffin '26 and Mathew Dutton '25 • April 1, 2025
With the NBA regular season ending Sunday, April 13th, the NBA's MVP race is coming down to its final weeks. This year's award have many deserving players and NHS students have been keeping a close eye on who'll earn this year's Michael Jordan Trophy. Photo Credit: Emanuel Ekström via Unsplash
As NBA’s MVP Race Heats Up, So Do NHS’ Opinions on Who’s Most Deserving
James Wolf '26, Reporter • April 1, 2025
From left, Sophia Garguilo, Ellie McDonald, Maddie Garguilo, and Gianna Perugini pose at nationals March 14 in Boston. After a long season they were happy with the outcome.
Garguilo: Highs and Lows of Record-Setting Relay Team
Maddie Garguilo '28, Reporter • April 1, 2025
Nonnewaug sophomore Jordan Kovach hits during a preseason jamboree March 29.
Nonnewaug Softball Hits off Season With Jamboree
Anna Crocker '26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025
Grace Walkup, right, and Catherine Viveros pose for a picture with their plaque after winning the Splash meet March 8. (Courtesy of Grace Walkup)
Splash: Nonnewaug Girls Swim Brings Home Championship
Eliza Butkus '28, Reporter • March 28, 2025
Ellie McDonald hands off the baton to Gianna Perugini during their race in the Girls 1600 SMR relay at the 2025 Indoor New Balance Nationals in Boston, MA, on March 14.
Girls Relay Team Shines at New Balance Track Nationals (PHOTOS)
Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • March 25, 2025
Features
Nonnewaug seniors Scott Bodie, left, and Matt Dutton pose as they celebrate sending in their applications to CT State Naugatuck Valley. (Courtesy of the Nonnewaug CCRC/Instagram)
With Graduation Approaching, Are Seniors Ready To Let High School Go?
Ashley Blood ‘25, Reporter • April 1, 2025
Nonnewaug's snack bar has plenty of treats, but the offerings are regulated by USDA standards.
Lucas: Government Regulations Unfairly Limit Snack Options
Aryanna Lucas '26, Reporter • March 26, 2025
Snow days may be a break for students, but campus clean-up and disrupted schedules can be negative side effects. (Chief Advocate archives)
Snow Days: Blessing or Curse?
Anna Walkup '28 and Fiona Scozzafava '28 • March 26, 2025
Shepaug hockey player Matt Molleur, right, battles for the puck in a regular-season game. A dangerous hockey play in same position was when Molleur got one of his concussions. (Courtesy of Matt Molleur)
Molleur: Concussions Can Be Debilitating
Matt Molleur '26, Reporter • March 18, 2025
Library assistant Dawn Maletzke, left, helps senior Chloe Walsh edit an essay.
Library or Lounge? LMC Resources are Hidden Gems
Jano Nakhla '25, Features Editor • March 17, 2025
Kyleigh Page and her three other siblings at her oldest sister’s graduation. The last of the siblings to graduate and leave before Kyleigh does. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kyleigh Page
Willis: It Isn’t Always Easier to Be the Youngest Sibling
Morgan Willis '27, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 17, 2025
NHS Ag/FFA
Tessa O'Neil, a junior at Nonnewaug, is in the mechanics class and she made a tractor out of bolts, washers, and nuts.
Welding Wonders: Sparks Fly in Mechanics Class
Keira Zupan '26, Reporter • April 1, 2025
Kathleen Gorman assists juniors Christa Freel, Mackenzie Scully, Alison Hardwick, and senior Brooke Ackerman. These students had the opportunity to work directly with the animals on campus, and most recent, assist a goat in labor. These skills learned in agricultural production class are critical for their future careers. Photo Credit: Noah Blood '26
Nonnewaug’s Ag Classes Open the Door for Students’ Futures
Dylan Loring '26 and Noah Blood 26' • March 28, 2025
Amanda Pelosi, an equine massage therapist, was one of the instructors teaching the equine massage adult ag class. Assisted by Marisa Bedron, Nonnewaug’s equine science instructor, numerous members of the community signed up to explore new knowledge about horse management techniques.
Adult Ed Classes Expand Agricultural Knowledge to Community
Brianna Johnson '25 and Grace Nelson '25 • March 26, 2025
Leanne Foster of the agriscience department poses with students from the class of 2024 following the birth of one of agriscience’s baby calves. Every spring, agriscience students and faculty prepare for everything from rabbits to kittens. (Courtesy of Kathleen Gorman)
NHS Ag Production Classes Prepare for Spring Births
Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • March 25, 2025
Woodbury FFA President Luciano Pedros, right, presents a freshman with their greenhand degree. Throughout the night he presented each underclassmen with either their greenhand or chapter degree award. This is the first award an FFA member can become eligible for. Receiving students must be enrolled in the agricultural program and have satisfactory plans for a SAE.
FFA Underclassmen Awards Provide Students with SAE Ideas
Maria Eggers '25, Reporter • March 20, 2025
Chile, the mother, holds her kittens after joining them in their crate. She will continue to take care of them for some time, but soon they will work with the students to be ready for their adoptions. In the meantime, students in NHS’ veterinary science classes will have the opportunity to care and learn from these animals.
Mother Cat, Chili, Brings New Ingredients to NHS’ Ag Department
Rowan Boisseau '28, Reporter • March 14, 2025
Arts and Entertainment
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
Each week, Crumbl Cookie come out with an line up new cookies each week. Some cookies are known to be fan favorites, like the pink sugar cookie.(Courtesy of Project 290/Unsplash)
Heidorn: Crumbl Cookies Satisfy Sweet Tooth … If You Can Afford Them
Chase Heidorn '25, Reporter • March 11, 2025
In this April 2024 play in the Nonnewaug Auditorium, Once Upon a Mattress, June Robinson plays Queen Aggravain. (Courtesy of Kimberly Robinson).
June Robinson’s Acting at NHS Sets Her Apart
Christian Rivera '28, Reporter • March 6, 2025
The Chief Advocate Podcast: Gabby Petito's Murder
The Chief Advocate Podcast: Gabby Petito’s Murder
Maya Hines '25 and Sophia Lingley '25 • March 6, 2025
Beyonce holds her three Grammy Awards. (Courtesy of Beyonce/Instagram)
Heron and Doran: Beyoncé Isn’t a Country Artist
Jadyn Heron '27 and Audrey Doran '27 • March 3, 2025
Trending Stories
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Nonnewaug principal Mykal Kuslis displays some of the vapes administration has confiscated so far this year.
As More Students Vape, Nonnewaug Staff Seeks to Help
Lila Farrelly '28, Reporter • March 27, 2025
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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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Scott Lynch talks to the Derby football team after a game last season. Lynch is the new head coach for Nonnewaug's new co-op football team. (Courtesy of Scott Lynch)
Lynch Brings Valley Football Experience to Nonnewaug's New Co-Op
Cam Jones '27, Reporter • March 28, 2025
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Nonnewaug students pose to commemorate their accomplishment in making the top 10%: back row, from left, Liam Sandor, Katherine Farrell, Kelly Farrell, and Gavin Sandor; front row, from left: Andrew Grivner, Micah Tracht, Thomas Harris, Alexander Tracy, Grace Walkup, Chelsea Davis, Jano Nakhla, Ava Parks, Judy Nakhla, and Chloe Weaver. Missing is Lily Kiernan. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug High School/Instagram)
NHS Celebrates the Top 10% of 2025 Graduating Class
Dakota DiBiase '28, Reporter • March 31, 2025