NHS News: November 2022

NHS News
November 22, 2022

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

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Students arrived back from winter break to see gold streamers and new signs, all advertising the opening of the new Writing Center at Nonnewaug. This initiative is run by student tutors, notably co-directors Gillian Fernandez and Everett Pierce, who guide and assist peers with all sorts of school writing.

New Nonnewaug Writing Center Promotes Student Growth

Maia Colavito '26, Editor-in-Chief • January 21, 2025

The DMV Takes Back Seat in Students Route to License

Katie Savulak '26, News Editor • January 21, 2025

The Nonnewaug baseball team shakes hands after a win in the 2024 Class M state tournament. This offseason, the baseball and softball teams are starting to prepare for another season with voluntary workouts. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Baseball, Softball Teams Start Workouts Long Before Hitting the Diamond

Lila Farrelly '28, Reporter • January 21, 2025

Drama club members sit down with director Catherine Pelkey, script reading and going over songs in this spring’s musical. This year’s musical will feature the play Godspell and debut Thursday, April 2nd.

Spring Musical Promises to Leave Crowds Spellbound

Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • January 21, 2025

The Unified basketball team poses with coaches Conor Gereg and John Dominello. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug High School/Instagram)

Unified Buddies a Place ‘For Everyone to Participate and Have Fun’

Charlotte Yakavonis '26, Reporter • January 21, 2025

Students Eleanor Lingley and Je'Marie Willbright don't have to stress as much about studying for midterms this year after they were removed for all courses except half-year courses.

Usually Stressful Midterm Week Looks Different This January

Maya Hines '25, Reporter • January 21, 2025

Junior Flora Frangu runs at the 65th Cross Country Invitational, fall 2024 (Courtesy of Arabella Rosa.)

Flora Frangu Carries on Her Family’s Legacy of Leading by Example

Brianna Brainard '25, Reporter • January 17, 2025

Pisano (center) poses with the other math teachers during a Halloween Inside Out costume collaboration. She always finds new ways to bring joy to her classroom to keep her students happy, motivated and ready to learn.
Photo Credit: Contributed

More Than Just Numbers: Pisano Brings Energy and Enthusiasm to the Classroom

Joseph Abaire '25, Reporter • January 17, 2025

Peyton Thomas (18) attempts to catch the puck on Jan. 15 during the Shepaug Spartans hockey game against Housatonic.

Spartans Rout Housatonic While Keeping Cool (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • January 16, 2025

Assistant Principal, Mr. Curtain shows off his dance moves to keep the night young at 2024’s prom night. Rumor has it, Curtain is learning new moves for this year's prom at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. “As a person with a strict authoritative personality, it’s nice to see him lighten up,” says senior Abby Rinaldi. Photo Credit: Images Studio

Prom Season is Here–Already?

Olivia Bernardi '25, Reporter • January 16, 2025

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