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NHS News: Songbook Special

NHS News
January 19, 2023

The NHS News and NHS video department present a special songbook special featuring a number of musical performances.

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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

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

[VIDEO] NHS Seniors Call Home with Gratitude

[VIDEO] NHS Seniors Call Home with Gratitude

Jayda Gladding '29 and Ella Dannenhoffer '29 • June 11, 2026

From left, Maddie Holtman and Juliana Fazzino play on their phones during study hall.

High School Students in Connecticut Will Be Able to Use Their Phones (For Now)

Maddie DeGruttola '29 and Hannah Torre '29 • June 11, 2026

Nonnewaug's Chief with Character Breakfast was held on Wednesday, June 10th.

NHS Celebrates Spring Semester Chiefs with Character

Chief Advocate Staff • June 11, 2026

(Photo Caption: Geio Tischler)

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

[VIDEO] NHS Faculty Share their Favorite Memories from the Class of ’26

McKenzie Feliciano '29 and Abby Denley '29 • June 11, 2026

Junior Julia Gwiazdoski uses chat gpt in her algebra two class to help her solve an equation.

AI Continues to Impact Faculty and Students at Nonnewaug

Audrey Doran '27, Junior Editor • June 10, 2026

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

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Nonnewaug girls soccer head coach Nick Sheikh surveys the team’s warm-ups before a game this past season. A 1999 graduate of Nonnewaug High School himself, Sheikh has served as head coach of the girls’ team since 2008 and is also the head coach of the boys’ tennis team during the spring season. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Sheikh the Quintessential Nonnewaug Chief

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Teachers can get easily stressed when they see big squishy toys about to burst, as they anticipate what might go wrong in their classrooms. NeeDohs have been all the rage this spring semester and an omnipresent part of student fidget toys.

Pop goes the Needoh: How a fun fidget toy can turn into a sticky and possibly toxic mess

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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

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An NHS student squishes and stretches a bright pink Needoh while completing a homework assignment. These fun colored stress balls are a great way to keep students from fidgeting while completing their work.

Needohs and Squishies: a Distraction or a Focus Method?

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Pete Maki, a 2000 Nonnewaug graduate, is entering his second full season as the Minnesota Twins' pitching coach. (Courtesy of the Minnesota Twins)

Maki Makes History

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