NHS News: January 2021

NHS News
January 22, 2021

Check out the January year-in-review edition of NHS News — the student-produced newscast featuring Nonnewaug High news and sports, entertainment, and vignettes.

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NHS students pose to commemorate their accomplishment in making the top 10%. From the back leftLiam Sandor, Katherine Farrell, Kelly Farrell, Gavin Sandor. Front: Andrew Grivner, Micah Tracht, Thomas Harris, Alexander Tracy, Grace Walkup, Chelsea Davis, Jano Nakhla, Ava Parks, Judy Nakhla, Chloe Weaver. Missing is Lily Kiernan. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug Instagram.)

NHS Celebrates the Top 10% of 2025 Graduating Class

Dakota DiBiase '28, Reporter • March 31, 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

Region 14's Instagram account posted a "no school"' announcement for the March 21 professional development day, but while students were sleeping in, teachers were working on perfecting their craft. (Courtesy of Region 14/Instagram)

From Teacher to Learner: PD Days Help to Build a Better Nonnewaug

Jano Nakhla '25, Features Editor • March 31, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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