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Seniors Describe Factors in College Decisions, Hopes for What’s Next (VIDEO)
Addison Bushka '27 and Ava Hirleman '27 • May 8, 2025
Nonnewaug seniors Eva Ripperger, left, and Karisa Ciszauskas show off their college T-shirts for National College Decision Day on May 1.
Nonnewaug Class of 2025 Picks Colleges Before Saying Goodbye
Anna Crocker '26 and Maia Colavito '26 • May 5, 2025
Latest Headlines
Bertoglio Preparing for Retirement and Life Beyond Nonnewaug
Jano Nakhla '25, Features Editor • May 14, 2025
Thompson: Graduation, Here I Come (Next Year)
Olivia Thompson '26, Reporter • May 14, 2025
Senior Baseball Players Share Favorite Memories, Goals
Audrey Doran '27, Social Media Editor • May 14, 2025
Nonnewaug’s Thoughts on Disney Classics Being Brought To Life
Brianna Brainard '25, Reporter • May 13, 2025
NHS’ “Scottie” Embodies Agility over Disability
Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • May 13, 2025
Lingley: I Didn’t Want to Write This Story
Sophia Lingley '25, Reporter • May 13, 2025
Lakeview Boys Lacrosse Falls to Holy Cross (PHOTOS)
Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • May 13, 2025
Nonnewaug Baseball Starts Season Strong
Sophia Caldarella '25, Reporter • May 13, 2025
Debunking Common Misconceptions That Make You Feel Like Your Life is a Lie
Kristi Sundstrom '25, Reporter • May 13, 2025
Three LDE Teams Advance to State FFA Competition
Ashlynn Graziano '25, Reporter • May 12, 2025
Hines and Lingley: Prom Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
Maya Hines '25 and Sophia Lingley '25 • May 12, 2025
Spring Slump Saps Spark from Some Students
Jadyn Heron '27, Reporter • May 9, 2025
As NBA Playoff Pressure Rises, NHS Students Pick Favorites
Isaac Spagnola '28, Reporter • May 9, 2025
Molleur: Finals Will Make Us Wish We Had Midterms
Matthew Molleur '26, Reporter • May 9, 2025
Agriculture Education Sets Up Success for Other Career Paths
Emma Bigman ‘25, Reporter • May 9, 2025
News
Matthew Pfahl studies for a history final exam.
Molleur: Finals Will Make Us Wish We Had Midterms
Matthew Molleur '26, Reporter • May 9, 2025
The bulletin board outside the Nonnewaug CCRC displays many of the destinations where soon-to-be graduates will go to school next.
Seniors Describe Factors in College Decisions, Hopes for What’s Next (VIDEO)
Addison Bushka '27 and Ava Hirleman '27 • May 8, 2025
NHS' new PL schedule will begin this fall and offer faculty new opportunities for growth while also providing more consistency for student learning in class.
‘25-’26 New PL Schedule Set to Begin this Fall
John Wenzloff '28, Reporter • May 8, 2025
NHS junior James Gwiazdowski and senior Logan Grant celebrate together during yesterday's Unified-Special Olympics game. Gwiazdowski is one of many NHS juniors who's juggling a busy spring semester filled with sports, high-stakes testing, and core academic classes. Photo Credit: NHS Instagram
NHS Junior Athletes in Distress Juggling Sports, Exams, a Spring Semester Chock-Full of Stress
Anthony Perez '26, Reporter • May 7, 2025
Spanish instructor and Foreign Language Department Chair Matthew Greaves helps a student prepare for the Seal of Biliteracy. Testing began in April and will continue through May.
Seal of Biliteracy Testing in Progress for Language-Proficient Learners
Arin Morales '26, Reporter • May 7, 2025
Nonnewaug seniors Eva Ripperger, left, and Karisa Ciszauskas show off their college T-shirts for National College Decision Day on May 1.
Nonnewaug Class of 2025 Picks Colleges Before Saying Goodbye
Anna Crocker '26 and Maia Colavito '26 • May 5, 2025
Sports
From left, R.J. Barksdale, Trevor Santopietro, and Matt Dutton pose for a senior picture. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
Senior Baseball Players Share Favorite Memories, Goals
Audrey Doran '27, Social Media Editor • May 14, 2025
Matthew Paolino (26) Looks down to scoop the ball as the ref calls a push from behind? on May 7th during the Lakeview boys lacrosse Co-op game against Holy Cross.
Lakeview Boys Lacrosse Falls to Holy Cross (PHOTOS)
Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • May 13, 2025
Nonnewaug baseball teammates stand on the pitching mound and discuss a game plan with head coach Jimmy Alberto during one of their games. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
Nonnewaug Baseball Starts Season Strong
Sophia Caldarella '25, Reporter • May 13, 2025
The Celtics' Jayson Tatum holds the Larry O'Brien NBA championship trophy after leading Boston to the title last season. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor of Massachusetts/Wikimedia Commons)
As NBA Playoff Pressure Rises, NHS Students Pick Favorites
Isaac Spagnola '28, Reporter • May 9, 2025
Junior captain Jade Rinaldi steps up to the batter's box and swings at a ball during the game against Terryville on April 23.
NHS Softball Boasts a Undefeated Record in Hopes of Gaining BL Title
Arabella Rosa '25 and Savannah Czerepacha '25 • May 9, 2025
Nonnewaug baseball field affected by spring rain. Many practices and games have been rescheduled due to rain.
Nonnewaug Sports Affected by Spring Rain
Anna Crocker '26, Reporter • May 9, 2025
Features
High school students love to look forward to graduation. One of the most memorable parts is throwing your grad cap up into the air. (Courtesy of JodyHongFilms/Unsplash)
Thompson: Graduation, Here I Come (Next Year)
Olivia Thompson '26, Reporter • May 14, 2025
Sophia Lingley is crashing out. (Maya Hines '25)
Lingley: I Didn’t Want to Write This Story
Sophia Lingley '25, Reporter • May 13, 2025
When some people are confronted with truths about common misconceptions, they feel like their life is a lie. (Courtesy of Sachin Khadka/Unsplash)
Debunking Common Misconceptions That Make You Feel Like Your Life is a Lie
Kristi Sundstrom '25, Reporter • May 13, 2025
NHS advanced culinary class prepares mac and cheese with cheddar and parmesan. Cheese is a large part of culture-both in Nonnewaug and America and it's clear that NHS students simply can't live without it.
Cheese Wars: Which Dairy Wonder is the Grate-est?
Katie Savulak '26, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 8, 2025
Floriculture teacher Eric Birkenberger, left, awards Samantha Kostka an award at the Woodbury FFA banquet. (Courtesy of the Woodbury FFA/Instagram)
Building Relationships a Key to Successful High School Career
Maya Hines '25 and Sophia Lingley '25 • May 1, 2025
NHS’ class of 2025 is replete with students headed to some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Kathy Green, NHS’s College and Career Resource Center counselor, recognizes the cumulative strength of this particular group. “They’re opportunistic; they took advantage of what was provided to them,” Green said.
Viveros: You Don’t Need a Private High School to Get into a Prestigious College
Catherine Viveros '28, Reporter • April 30, 2025
NHS Ag/FFA
Samantha Kostka closes off her term at banquet last year with chapter team advisor Eric Birkenberger. Banquet is a time to look back on the achievements of the year and it is clear Kostka is joyous about the chapters accomplishments under her presidency. (Courtesy of Woodbury FFA/Instagram)
Agriculture Education Sets Up Success for Other Career Paths
Emma Bigman ‘25, Reporter • May 9, 2025
Sophomore Sadie Turchuk works at her SAE, tending to a cat. Turchuk volunteers at Whiskers Pet Rescue in Southbury, (Courtesy of Sadie Turchuk)
Ag Students Struggle to Find SAE Opportunities as Workers’ Laws Develop
Merije Iljazi '26, Reporter • April 28, 2025
Students attending the trip traveled to multiple places that related to horticulture in different ways. Woodbury FFA shared their experience on Instagram, and students are pictured here at the Brooklyn Botanical garden, “observing early flowering spring plants, including magnolia’s and tropical foliage found in the conservatories.” Business and marketing strategies were also shared by professionals, giving students an opportunity to learn about everything from customer demand to holiday installations. (Courtesy of the Woodbury FFA/Instagram)
Floriculture Long Island Trip Provides Valuable Insight into the Horticulture Field
Maria Eggers '25, Reporter • April 28, 2025
NHS’ agriscience horticulture class spends many months preparing for the annual Mother’s Day plant sale. The preparation helps prepare students for going into the business with learning how to pot, teaching about the germination process, and even sales.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale Brings Authentic Experience for Students and “Petals” Happiness to Community Customers
Macey Chmiel '26 and Dakota DiBiase '28 • April 22, 2025
NHS agriculture students will head south on the 12th of April where they'll explore the ecology of South Florida. Snorkeling will be the main experience students will enjoy while students will also work with the REEF program to study and collect research. Photo Credit: Unsplash
NHS Agriscience to Study Ecology and Conservation in Key West
Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • April 10, 2025
Jesse Hungerford, second from left, competed in CDEs during her high school years at Nonnewaug and has returned to teach the vet science classes. (Courtesy of Jesse Hungerford)
Nonnewaug Alumni Return Years Later to Stand Where Their Teachers Once Stood
Emma Bigman '25, Reporter • April 4, 2025
Arts and Entertainment
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
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
Trending Stories
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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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Maya Hines, left, poses in a dress that she received from a family friend for free. J.J. Lingley, right, poses with a thumbs up in his suit rented from Macy’s. (Courtesy of Maggie Hines and J.J. Lingley)
Hines and Lingley: Prom Doesn't Have to Break the Bank
Maya Hines '25 and Sophia Lingley '25 • May 12, 2025
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Max Sorcher, left, and Isaac Spagnola sleep during class.
Spring Slump Saps Spark from Some Students
Jadyn Heron '27, Reporter • May 9, 2025
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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