NHS News: February 2023

NHS News
February 22, 2023

Check out the February 2023 edition of NHS News — the student-produced newscast featuring Nonnewaug High news and sports, entertainment, and vignettes.

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Emma Jackson, left, and Luke Lodice are the Chief Advocate's Athletes of the Month for October. (Photos courtesy of Nonnewaug volleyball/Instagram and Nonnewaug cross country/Instagram)

Lodice, Jackson NHS’ October Athletes of the Month

Chief Advocate Staff • November 19, 2024

Nonnewaug College and Career Resource Center counselor Kathy Green, right, works with senior Grace Schmidheini on her college applications. Nonnewaug seniors have three different deadlines for their college applications.

Seizing the Moment: College Deadlines Shape Decisions for High School Seniors

Juliana Bailey '25 and Deme Jones '26 • November 19, 2024

Onyx, a pregnant cat, relaxes after being transferred to NHS from Whiskers in Southbury after being found on Oct. 16. (Courtesy of Ms. Hungerford.)

Nonnewaug Vet Department Continues Partnership With Whiskers Rescue, Assisting Cats Deliver and Rise Their Litters

Brianna Brainard '25 • November 19, 2024

PODCAST: The Berkshire League Sports Podcast

Kailey Townsend-Meeker '27 and Dakota DiBiase '28 • November 19, 2024

Anonymous social media accounts that post harmful rumors and bully students are negatively impacting the school climate. (Chief Advocate photo)

Anonymous Social Media Accounts Damaging Students, School Culture

Chief Advocate Staff • November 19, 2024

These are most of the lawn mowers that were brought in by students to rebuild. Some of the brands are John Deer, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, and Bolens. Students are expected to develop mechanical skills needed to work on any type of engine, regardless of model.

Hands-On Learning: Ag Mechanics Students Rebuilding Garden Tractors

Miles Griswold '25, Ag/FFA Editor • November 19, 2024

NHS senior Justin Longo balances academics and his job at LaBonne's in Woodbury. Students like Longo are, for the first time, learning to juggle the commitments of work with the academic rigors of school.

Juggling Jobs: NHS Students Join the Workforce

Adrian Astudillo '26, Reporter • November 19, 2024

Students from Woodbury Middle School listen to culinary arts teacher John Dominello explain the appeal of his classes during the elective fair held Oct. 30. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug High School/Instagram)

Nonnewaug Eighth-Grade Elective Fair Proves Successful

Ashlynn Graziano '25, Reporter • November 19, 2024

Since it's November people wonder when it is okay for people to celebrate for christmas. (Courtesy of jesoots/ unsplash)

When is Too Soon to Celebrate Christmas?

Lila Farrelly '28, Reporter • November 18, 2024

Cast members for the Warner Theater’s Nancy Marine Studio Theater’s production of “Fantasticks!”, Steve Sorriero, left, plays the part of Bellomy and Jeff Savage of Litchfield plays the part of Hucklebee, during the rehearsal at the theater in July 2005. (Courtesy of Jim Shannon)

Sorriero’s Love for Education Endures Over 50 Years

Addison Bushka '27, Features Editor • November 18, 2024

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NHS News: February 2023

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