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Nonnewaugs Scott Meyer, left, was honored as the recipient of the 2024 Michael H. Savage Spirit of Sport Award at the CAS-CIAC Scholar Athlete Banquet on May 5 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. (Courtesy of the CIAC)
Nonnewaug’s Meyer Wins Prestigious CIAC Perseverance Award
Gianna Lodice '24, Senior Editor • June 10, 2024
Nonnewaug boys soccer coach Toby Denman, left, and assistant coach Josh Kornblut address the team after a game last season. Denman says hes tried to learn how to be an effective coach by observing the ones hes played for and coached with. (Kyle Brennan)
Crocker: Coaches Can Have a Positive Impact — or a Negative One
Anna Crocker '26, Junior Editor • June 10, 2024
Nonnewaugs Ellie McDonald dribbles the ball during a game last season. McDonalds nickname is Smellie -- one of many Chief names that exist on the girls soccer team. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
The (Nick)name Game: Teammates Bond Over Inside Jokes
Audrey Doran '27, Reporter • June 10, 2024
Kyle Viveros is ready on his toes, awaiting the ball. Viveros and Landon Parks took home the BL doubles title. (Courtesy of Sophia Cenatiempo)
Nonnewaug Repeats as Class S State Runner-Up in Boys Tennis (PHOTOS)
Addison Bushka '27, Reporter • June 10, 2024
Chief Advocate editor-in-chief Izzy DiNunzio bids farewell after four years in Nonnewaugs journalism program. (Courtesy of Izzy DiNunzio)
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Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-In-Chief • June 10, 2024
Deme Jones looks at students orphan portraits at Nonnewaug’s art show on June 6.
Artists 'Shine' at Nonnewaug's Annual Art Show (PHOTOS)
Brynn Clampett '26, Reporter • June 7, 2024
The memorial for Chester Carruthers. (Courtesy of Find-a-Grave)
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Izzy DiNunzio '24, Editor-in-Chief • June 7, 2024
Nonnewaug girls tennis seniors, from left, Maggie Keane, Skylar Chung, Maylan Hardisty, Kiley Stampp, Sam Duncan pose on their senior night. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)
Senior Athletes Feel Mixed Emotions as High School Careers End
Ava Hirleman '27, Reporter • June 7, 2024
Lets Talk Nonne: Year-End Wrap-Up
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Katie Savulak '26 and Morgan Willis '26 • June 7, 2024
Nonnewaug freshmen discuss their worries about the testing, including potential AP exams, they have to take next year.
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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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After the success of the Nintendo 64, Nintendo’s future seemed brighter than ever. But even after the introduction of Nintendo’s best-selling technology, the late 90s brought a system that failed to live up to its predecessor: the GameCube.

Revolutionary Retrospective: The GameCube, a fail that retconned Nintendo's future

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Jess Davis, a 2010 Nonnewaug graduate, competes in the equestrian portion of the modern pentathlon at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Davis qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. (Courtesy of Joe Kusumoto/U.S. Modern Pentathlon)

Nonnewaug Alum Jess Davis Qualifies for 2024 Olympics

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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, left, and her husband Nick Anderson take a walk. After Blanchards release from prison in December, her murder case has generated plenty of public interest. (Courtesy of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard/Instagram)

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's Saga Another Fascinating True Crime Story

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Taft senior Braeden Purser-Eber played baseball at Nonnewaug in 2021 and 2022. He reclassified after his junior year at Nonnewaug and will play college baseball next year at Middle Tennessee. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Post-Grads and Reclassing — Is An Extra Year Worth It?

Woodbury Kicks Off Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting

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Santa counts down the lighting of the tree at the annual tree lighting Dec. 2.
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Brynn Clampett '26, Reporter • December 11, 2023

WOODBURY — Woodbury and Bethlehem kicked off the holiday season Dec. 1-2 with the towns’ annual Christmas tree lightings. Both events included performances by Region 14’s student musicians and other activities that culminated in the ceremonial tree lightings.

In Woodbury on Dec. 2, the festivities included a visit by Santa, the Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department, alpacas from JD Farm, refreshments from the Woodbury Junior Women’s Club, and more.

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Brynn Clampett is a sophomore at Nonnewaug and writes for the NHS Chief Advocate. This is her first year writing for the Chief Advocate. Brynn does cheer and plays softball for the school. She enjoys writing about sports and the arts.
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    Rowland Travis • Dec 11, 2023 at 8:38 pm

    Bandstand decorated by the Woodbury Lions

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