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[VIDEO] NHS Seniors Call Home with Gratitude
Jayda Gladding '29 and Ella Dannenhoffer '29 • June 11, 2026
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What are NHS’ Summer Plans for ’26? The Chief Advocate Finds Out
Elizabeth Boisits '26 and Lila Farrelly '28 • June 11, 2026
Latest Headlines
Poetry Comes to Life in White’s Classroom with an Energy That’s “Infectious”
Desmond Palmer '29, Reporter • June 19, 2026
Danbury’s Own Take The Octagon For The Biggest Show of The Year
Max Sorcher '27 and Grayson Leveille '27 • June 12, 2026
‘26 World Cup Opens with North America in the Crosshairs of Controversy
Kaden Coons '28, Reporter • June 11, 2026
[VIDEO] NHS Seniors Call Home with Gratitude
Jayda Gladding '29 and Ella Dannenhoffer '29 • June 11, 2026
High School Students in Connecticut Will Be Able to Use Their Phones (For Now)
Maddie DeGruttola '29 and Hannah Torre '29 • June 11, 2026
NHS Celebrates Spring Semester Chiefs with Character
Chief Advocate Staff • June 11, 2026
What are NHS’ Summer Plans for ’26? The Chief Advocate Finds Out
Elizabeth Boisits '26 and Lila Farrelly '28 • June 11, 2026
[VIDEO] NHS Faculty Share their Favorite Memories from the Class of ’26
McKenzie Feliciano '29 and Abby Denley '29 • June 11, 2026
AI Continues to Impact Faculty and Students at Nonnewaug
Audrey Doran '27, Junior Editor • June 10, 2026
NHS Upperclassmen and Staff Give Advice for Freshman Taking their First Finals
Cam Jones '27, Junior Editor • June 10, 2026
Juniors Enter Crucial Summer for College Visits for Experiences that are Unquestionably “Worthwhile”
Ava Hirleman '27, Junior Editor • June 10, 2026
NHS Art Students visit Metropolitan Museum of Art
Morgan Willis '27, Editor • June 10, 2026
[VIDEO] NHS Juniors Look Forward to Their Senior Year
Sadie Nichols '29, Elliana Obolewicz '27, Kailey Burgos '29, Addison Bushka '27, and Delani Packet '29 • June 9, 2026
NHS Seniors Eager to Graduate Yet Reflect on What They’ll Miss from NHS
Desmond Palmer '29, Reporter • June 9, 2026
[VIDEO] Faculty & Staff Advice to the Graduating Class of ’26
McKenzie Feliciano '29 and Abby Denley '29 • June 9, 2026
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Nonnewaug junior Iris Messore studies during study hall while preparing for a final. Studying is very important for students if they want to do well on their finals.
NHS Upperclassmen and Staff Give Advice for Freshman Taking their First Finals
Cam Jones '27, Junior Editor • June 10, 2026
NHS Students and civilians walking up the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This Museum, located in New York City, is 156 years old as of 2026.
NHS Art Students visit Metropolitan Museum of Art
Morgan Willis '27, Editor • June 10, 2026
NHS seniors Brayden Whipple, Billy Herr, and Matt Clifford celebrate a score during ultimate frisbee. This year's seniors will graduate in less than two weeks and seniors, as well as faculty, see a bittersweet ending to this school year.
NHS Seniors Eager to Graduate Yet Reflect on What They’ll Miss from NHS
Desmond Palmer '29, Reporter • June 9, 2026
Rebeca Gambardella’s freshman English class learns about Romeo and Juliet.
The Class of 2029 Reflects on their Freshman Year
Maddie DeGruttola '29 and Hannah Torre '29 • June 8, 2026
Maeve Sommers shows off her nails done by Gemma Hedrei, a sophomore at NHS. Sommers came to Hedrei to do her birthday nails. (Courtesy of Gemma Hedrei's Instagram)
Nonnewaug’s Nail Businesses
Sam Savulak '29 and Katie Savulak '26 • June 8, 2026
Mckenzie Feliciano and Juliana Fazzino lie outside, enjoying the sun. Tanning is enjoyable, but can be risky without any sun protection.
Sun-kissed or Sun-risked: Students Soak Up the Sun
Hope Davis '29 and Leah de Castro '29 • June 4, 2026
Sports
Nonnewaug junior Max Sorcher [left] gifts Alex Pereira a Danbury Hat Tricks jersey. Pereira will be fighting Cyril Gane in the white house on June 14th.
Danbury’s Own Take The Octagon For The Biggest Show of The Year
Max Sorcher '27 and Grayson Leveille '27 • June 12, 2026
With the World Cup around the corner with Mexico facing off against South Africa, fans have expressed their frustration for this year's tournament. (Photo Credit - Fauzan Saari - Unsplash)
‘26 World Cup Opens with North America in the Crosshairs of Controversy
Kaden Coons '28, Reporter • June 11, 2026
Senior captain Luke Primini hits a shot on May 3rd against Housatonic. Primini is a senior captain of the boys team and has played a key role in boys success this year. (courtesy of Roger Nelson)
Primini’s ‘Elite’ Mental Game Leaves an Impact on NHS Boys Tennis
Julia Gwiazdoski '27, Junior Editor • June 8, 2026
Scott Viveros stands with head coach Kyle Tehan on March 27 in a game against Pompuraug. The Chiefs dominated the competition in the BL and challenged themselves against high-level out-of-league competition all in an effort to prepare for next week's state tournament.
Chiefs Finish On Top: Nonnewaug Claims 2026 Berkshire League Title
Deme Jones '26, Senior Editor • May 29, 2026
Madison Square Garden in New York City will host an NBA Finals for the first time in 27 seasons. The New York market promises to bring one of the world's largest viewership, something the NBA desperately craves. (Photo Credit - littleny)
The Parry Post: NBA Finals’ Ratings will Rise Once Again
Will Parry '28, Reporter • May 29, 2026
Lakeview girls lacrosse team huddles together before their game on May 2nd against Immaculate. The girls team has been working hard all season, overcoming all the challenges that come their way. (Courtesy of Jason Marquez)
Stick With It: Lakeview Girls Lacrosse Pushes Through Final Stretch of the Season
Julia Gwiazdoski '27, Junior Editor • May 21, 2026
Features
[VIDEO] NHS Juniors Look Forward to Their Senior Year
[VIDEO] NHS Juniors Look Forward to Their Senior Year
Sadie Nichols '29, Elliana Obolewicz '27, Kailey Burgos '29, Addison Bushka '27, and Delani Packet '29 • June 9, 2026
[VIDEO] Faculty & Staff Advice to the Graduating Class of '26
[VIDEO] Faculty & Staff Advice to the Graduating Class of ’26
McKenzie Feliciano '29 and Abby Denley '29 • June 9, 2026
A significant number of NHS students leave the school after the final bell. There are many who chose to be involved in other activities apart from school either due to their own interests or a busy after-school schedule
Not every Accomplishment Lives on Paper–And I’m Fine with That
Kaylie Haughton '26 and Omichi Jones '26 • June 8, 2026
Students at Nonnewaug High school socialize during lunch. Moments like these are important because it decreases stress and students get to put aside their busy workload for just a bit and catch up with their classmates.
Stein: Mental Health, Once Stigmatized, Proves Key in Student Success
Stella Stein '29, Reporter • June 5, 2026
Deb Flaherty prepares to start a heat of the boys 110 meter hurdles during the track and field home meet vs. Lakeview and Shepaug high schools on May 4, 2026. Flaherty dedicates much of her time and energy to the team, and her background of being a cross country runner and in social work has contributed to her being the epitome of a devoted, nurturing coach.
Deb Flaherty: The Heart of NHS, On and Off the Track
Addison Bushka '27, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2026
NHS' Kristen Pisano is known her clear and helpful nature that makes math accessible for her students. Kristen's husband, Vincent Pisano, a member of WMS' history department, has his own unique teaching style that helps students fall in love with history.
Pisano Duo Making an Impact on Students at NHS and WMS
McKenzie Feliciano '29, Reporter • May 14, 2026
NHS Ag/FFA
(From left) Samantha DeMarest, Chase Hurley, Anthony Pavelo, Lucas Potucek, Matthew Pfahal, and Michael Brague, all seated on Chase Hurley's International Harvester 1446 the morning of tractor day.
[PHOTOS] NHS Tractor Day 2026
Selena Argiro-Bevilacqua '26, Reporter • June 2, 2026
33 tractors pile into the NHS parking lot, right as the sun comes up on tractor day 2025. This event has grown with such popularity that it merited FOX 61 News to arrive and cover last year’s Drive Your Tractor to School Day. (Photo Credit - Andrew Zielisnki)
Nonnewaug Students Prepare for Annual Drive Your Tractor to School Day on May 29th
Elizabeth Boisits '26, Reporter • May 15, 2026
Aquaculture students stepped into a local stream, trading desks for waders as they did hands-on work analyzing water quality and aquatic life. This experience emphasized real-world application of classroom lessons, this gives students a deeper understanding of ecosystems y watching it in real life. (Courtesy of Woodbury FFA)
Zupan’s Zoo: Aqua Class’s Deep Blue Lessons
Keira Zupan '26, Senior Editor • April 30, 2026
Nonnewaug senior Sophia Lopez working to exercise one of the horses at Yale Polo, her SAE. She works with these animals on the daily and has grown bonds with each horse at the barn. (Photo Credit - Sophia Lopez)
More than a Job: SAE sets Nonnewaug Students up for the Future
Selena Argiro-Bevilacqua '26 and Katelyn Burrier '26 • April 27, 2026
This afternoon 32 NHS agriscience students board a plane for Ireland where they'll experience a wide-range of educational opportunities abroad. One of the highlights of this trip will be a visit to the National Stud Farm in Tully, Ireland. (Photo Credit - Colin C Murphy)
NHS Agriscience Creates Educational Opportunities Through Travel
Elizabeth Boisits '26, Reporter • April 8, 2026
Whalen's Natural Resource class tapping trees near the field behind Nonnewaug. They work daily to check these lines and make sure everything is in order for a successful harvest. (Photo Credit: NHS Instagram)
Woodbury FFA Natural Resource Classes Ready for a ‘Sweet’ Spring
Selena Argiro-Bevilacqua '26, Reporter • April 7, 2026
Arts and Entertainment
The NHS drama department's spring production of Guys and Dolls has earned this years group a litany of nominations and a chance to take that stage once more on Wednesday, May 27th at the Palace Theater in Waterbury for the Semina DeLaurentis Halo Awards. (Photo Credit - Lila Rodgers)
NHS Drama Department Earns 13 Nominations Ahead of Wednesday’s Halo Awards
NHS Chief Advocate Staff • May 22, 2026
Viewing the movies can be a great bonding experience, and this spring has brought viewers back en masse. Whether it’s friends, family, or a special someone, going to the cinema will always be a fun time for everyone. Well, if you can find a movie you all enjoy. (Photo Credit - Felipe Bustillo)
The Return of the Movie Viewers
Andrew Singletary '26 and Gwen Mursko '26 • May 12, 2026
Spiderman is one of the most popular Superheroes in fiction often called the “Face of Marvel”. His movies are some of the most popular superhero movies out there, from Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland (Photo Credit Unsplash-Erik Mclean)
A Generation of Spidermen Begs the Question Among NHS Web-heads: Who is the Best Spider-Man?
John Wenzloff '28, Reporter • April 27, 2026
Freshman Hope Davis listens to music while working on her computer.
Music Helps Students and Teachers with Their Schoolwork
Hannah Torre '29 and Maddie DeGruttola '29 • April 7, 2026
After securing sole right to air The third season of JJK Crunchyroll has increased their Membership cost and is gaining more revenue (Jonathan-Kemper,Unsplash)
JJK Season 3: A Limited Release Blocks Fans from Experiencing Hit Show
John Wenzloff '28, Sophomore Editor • March 31, 2026
The Mario Movie was such a financial success that Universal made north of $1 billion dollars. This has encouraged the movie company to make a sequel, hoping that it will live up to the first one. (Photo Credit - Danny De Vylder - Unsplash)
Will the Super Mario Movie Sequel Live Up to the Games?
Desmond Palmer '29, Reporter • March 16, 2026
Trending Stories
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Jonathan Cheung (55) surrounded by his teammates during a football game this fall. Cheung’s November diagnosis has helped to galvanize NHS’ entire community and remind those closest to him that we’re all Cheung Champions. (Photo Credit - NHS Athletics)
A Senior's Strength: Jonathan Cheung´s Battle Inspires an Entire Campus
Eddie Longo '26, Reporter • December 22, 2025
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The Nonnewaug girls soccer team poses after their preseason scrimmage at Pomperaug. Scrimmages are an important part of preparation for the season but with the new CIAC regulations, teams will be able to practice throughout the summer. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
New CIAC Rules Will Let Teams Practice During Summer -- But Not Everyone's on Board
Audrey Doran '27 and Addison Bushka '27 • April 2, 2024
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Nonnewaug junior Max Sorcher [left] gifts Alex Pereira a Danbury Hat Tricks jersey. Pereira will be fighting Cyril Gane in the white house on June 14th.
Danbury's Own Take The Octagon For The Biggest Show of The Year
Max Sorcher '27 and Grayson Leveille '27 • June 12, 2026
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NHS English faculty member Maura White sits with a pair of her creative writing students Isabella Criscione (left) and Sophia Lopez (right). Throughout her most than two decades in the English department, White is known for her caring personality and passion for all things poetry.
Poetry Comes to Life in White’s Classroom with an Energy That's "Infectious"
Desmond Palmer '29, Reporter • June 19, 2026