NHS News: October 2022 – Part 2

NHS News
October 24, 2022

Check out the second installment of the October 2022 NHS News — the student-produced newscast featuring Nonnewaug High news and sports, entertainment, and vignettes.

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Grace Rubacha followed by Valerie Chandler race to the finish line with fellow Chiefs cheering them on at the Nonnewaug Cross Country Invitational Oct. 3.

Cross Country Keeps Tradition Alive with 66th Invitational

Addison Bushka '27, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • October 14, 2025

Toby Denman talks to spectators during the 2022 Senior Night soccer game. Over the past 20 years Denman takes every game seriously expecting his team to give their 100% at every game. (photo credit: Noreen Chung)

Denman’s Decades of Domination: ‘Mr. Nonnewaug’s’ 20th Year Coaching NHS Boys Soccer

Catherine Viveros 28', Editor • October 14, 2025

Freshmen Julianna Fazzino and Maddie Holtman work on computers during class.

ChatGPT Blocked – How Will Students React?

Alexa Lodice '29, Reporter • October 14, 2025

Nonnewaug’s social worker Shaoron Gomes talks to a group of FFA students from a variety of sending towns. As the calendar turns to mid-October, out-of-district students have already found their place on their new campus.

Out-of-District Agriscience Students Find their Place at Nonnewaug

Sophie Mehegan '29, Reporter • October 14, 2025

Flynn Amodio, a sophomore tries to do work in his video production class but Securly blocks his work. Securly is making doing work in the Multi Media classes very hard as it blocks all the websites needed for projects.

Securly Causes Challenges for Students and Teachers

Caila Palaia '26, Senior Editor • October 9, 2025

Olivia Gwiazdowski blocks a goal on Sept. 30 against Lakeview.

Chiefs Girls Soccer Blackout Game Against Lakeview

Hannah Torre '29 and Madalyn DeGruttola '29 • October 9, 2025

Nonnewaug High School students cover the field in clouds of colorful powder during the color blaze on October 3rd, 2025.

Energy and Excitement Fill Nonnewaug Pep Rally

Jayda Gladding '29, Reporter • October 8, 2025

Rebecca Pope, new to this year's Nonnewaug faculty, brings a wealth of teaching and coaching experience to NHS' campus. An alumnus, class of 2010, Pope is always on the scene when students are involved, including last week's pep rally where she volunteered to goal tend against students. (Photo Credit: NHS Student Council Instagram)

From Student to Staff: Rebecca Pope Returns to Nonnewaug

Ella Dannenhoffer '29, Reporter • October 8, 2025

Nonnewaug Students present on a school block day line up to wait for their buses to arrive. Lots of students made an effort to arrive and remain at school for the rest of the day to receive full credit. This school year, block periods count as two class periods, so an unexcused absence counts as a double absence.

NHS Students Adjusting to New Double-Absence Policy for Block Days

Kaylie Haughton '26, Reporter • October 6, 2025

John Carrara finishes his race at the Cross Country meet against Northwestern and Shepaug on Sept. 30.

Injury Overshadows NHS First XC Home Invitational Meet of the Season

Deme Jones '26, Senior Editor • October 6, 2025

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NHS News: October 2022 – Part 2

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