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Addi Bushka, a freshman at Nonnewaug. stresses about upcoming exams and work before summer starts.
End-of-Year Testing Crunch Brings Stress Before Summer
Ava Hirleman '27, Reporter • May 9, 2024
A masked Nonnewaug student enrolled in the Agricultural Mechanics course uses skills learned in the course to make a weld prior to the Woodbury FFA Kickin Country Car, Truck, and Tractor Show, held October 1, 2023. These skills and others learned in the Nonnewaug ag program can be applied in various fields directly after graduation, for students who choose not to pursue a college education. (via Tom DiMarco)
Defying the Stigma: Students Without Degrees Can Succeed, Too
Madison Fitzmorris '24, Reporter • May 9, 2024
Nonnewaug’s Thomas Lengyel, completes the 6th hurdle of the 300m hurdle dash, he overall placed 6th.
Chiefs Push Past Tough Competition at the Marty Roberts Invitational
This table titled, “Black Author Magic,” features fantasy books written by Black authors, featuring Black characters. This table draws in readers with popular titles, like Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, and hopefully engages them to stay and browse the rest of the table.
The Varying Marketing Strategies Implemented by Barnes & Noble: Why Are they Continuously Effective, Even in the Face of Adversity? [PHOTOS]
Ashlyn Lavaway '24, Reporter • May 9, 2024
SAE students working on small-town farms throughout the years always needed 200 hours, but that requirement will be cut by half for the incoming sophomores. (Courtesy of Zoe Schaeffer/Unsplash)
NHS’ SAE Hour Change 'For the Better'
Lana Manganello '25, Reporter • May 8, 2024
Taken from the east parking lot, this photo shows the big top on fire having already collapsed. (Photo Credit: Mike Skidgell)
The Girl in the Flower Dress; Who is she?
Kathryn Hartery '25, Reporter • May 8, 2024
Nonnewaug athletic trainer Sean McGee helps Veronika Nicholas with an injury before practice track. McGee will be on campus this summer assisting athletes with summer practices.
New Rule Means Summer is Shortened Not Just for Athletes but for Trainer McGee, Too
Savannah Czerepacha '25, Reporter • May 8, 2024
Culinary arts is a popular subject at Nonnewaug, but instead of it just being recommended for students, some people feel it should be a graduation requirement. (Courtesy of Unsplash)
McVety: Culinary Arts Shouldn’t Be Recommended; It Should be Required
Gary McVety '24, Reporter • May 8, 2024
Single-use plastics, especially the amount of which is used in school cafeterias, are concerning to many. (Courtesy of Unsplash)
Sweeney: Single-Use Plastics in School Cafeterias Add Up
Alexa Sweeney '25, Reporter • May 8, 2024
Jadyn Heron runs down the field with the ball during the Northwest United lacrosse game against Housatonic on May 3 at Nonnewaug.
Girls Lacrosse Falls to Housatonic (PHOTOS)
Juliana Bailey '25, Junior Editor • May 8, 2024
Trending Stories
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Good News Café, originally opened in 1994, has been a community favorite in Woodbury for 3 decades. The pergola was added during the Covid-19 pandemic so customers could still enjoy the taste of Good News while safety precautions were in place. (Courtesy of Eileen Colangelo)

Woodbury’s Good News 'Wasn’t a Restaurant; It Was a Home'

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Signs advertise the low-cost rabies clinic at Nonnewaug on May 11.

Low-Cost Pet Care Clinic Returns May 11

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Chief Advocate reporters and editors gather for a photo May 1 to celebrate the publication earning SNO Distinguished Sites recognition. (Courtesy of Kyle Brennan)

Chief Advocate Honored as One of Top Student Media Publications in America

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Melissa Ciarlo works to set up her new computer in room C02. Ciarlo is the new Life Skills teacher, replacing Nick Lucatino. Ciarlo comes to Nonnewaug from Waterbury schools.

Ciarlo Joins NHS in Special Education Department

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Junior R.J. Barksdale, left, and sophomore Derek Chung prepare between innings to bat against Shepaug on May 3. Barksdale is one of just two returning starters from last years state championship team, and Chung is one of the many sophomores who have contributed to this years team. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

New Leaders Guide Baseball Team Back to State Tournament

Playmakers Podcast: Sophomore Derek Chung (Episode 1)

Byline photo of R.J. Barksdale '25
Byline photo of Brian Mohl '24
Byline photo of Ben Roden '24
R.J. Barksdale '25, Brian Mohl '24, and Ben Roden '24 • October 24, 2023
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WOODBURY — Derek Chung is the guest on first episode of the Chief Advocate’s new sports podcast, the Playmakers Podcast. Chung, a sophomore, is a three-sport athlete at NHS and has been making plays with the football team, including the game-winning touchdown catch in Northwest United’s 28-26 win against Stratford on Oct. 6.

The Playmakers Podcast is the Chief Advocate’s podcast centered on Nonnewaug’s top athletes. Every week, we will host a new athlete who has performed over the top and deserves recognition. This podcast is hosted by interviewers Brian Mohl, Ben Roden, and R.J. Barksdale.
About the Contributors
R.J. Barksdale '25
R.J. Barksdale '25, Reporter
R.J. Barksdale is a junior at Nonnewaug. He likes sports and plays football and baseball. He also is part of the ag program. R.J. is from Beacon Falls and is interested in writing about sports.
Brian Mohl '24
Brian Mohl '24, Reporter
Brian Mohl is a senior writer at the NHS Chief Advocate. Brian lives in Woodbury and is a senior at Nonnewaug High School. He enjoys writing about sports, school events, and the Woodbury community. In his first year as a writer, he looks forward to making intriguing stories for everyone.
Ben Roden '24
Ben Roden '24, Reporter
Ben Roden is a sports writer for the Chief Advocate. Ben lives in Woodbury and is a senior at Nonnewaug, He plays football and basketball for Nonnewaug. He enjoys writing about sports and school events.
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New Rule Means Summer is Shortened Not Just for Athletes but for Trainer McGee, Too
Jadyn Heron runs down the field with the ball during the Northwest United lacrosse game against Housatonic on May 3 at Nonnewaug.
Girls Lacrosse Falls to Housatonic (PHOTOS)
Caroline Donnelly, a sophomore from Litchfield High School, runs with the ball in a game against St. Paul during a 2023 game. (Courtesy of Marianthe Glynos)
Can Northwest United Girls Lacrosse Live to See Another Season?
Nonnewaugs 2024 CIAC scholar-athletes, Gianna Lodice and Kyle Viveros, pose with girls soccer and boys tennis head coach Nick Sheikh at the CIAC Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet, held on May 5 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. (Courtesy of Dana Lodice)
Lodice, Viveros Honored as Nonnewaug's CIAC Scholar-Athletes
Nonnewaug baseball player T.J. Angiolini, left, and softball player Hannah Searles are the Chief Advocates April Athletes of the Month. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung and Kim Calabrese)
Angiolini, Searles NHS' April Athletes of the Month

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