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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)
DiNunzio: Journalism is More Than Just Words
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)
The Chief Suspect Podcast: Chester Carruthers
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
Let's Talk Nonne: Year-End Wrap-Up
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.
Savulak: AP Tests Aren't That Stressful
Katie Savulak '26, Reporter • June 6, 2024
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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?

NHS News: January 2024

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NHS News • January 31, 2024

Check out the January 2024 edition of NHS News — the student-produced newscast featuring Nonnewaug High news and sports, entertainment, and vignettes. This month’s edition includes the drama production of “Radium Girls,” updates on the wrestling and basketball teams, a holiday recap, the VFW essay contest, musician Jackson Brent, and the Nonnewaug sports hype video.

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Deme Jones looks at students orphan portraits at Nonnewaug’s art show on June 6.
Artists 'Shine' at Nonnewaug's Annual Art Show (PHOTOS)
The memorial for Chester Carruthers. (Courtesy of Find-a-Grave)
The Chief Suspect Podcast: Chester Carruthers
Lets Talk Nonne: Year-End Wrap-Up
Let's Talk Nonne: Year-End Wrap-Up
The Chiefs celebrate victory as they are awarded their Berkshire League tournament championship plaque after defeating Shepaug, 73-69.
Looking Back on Emotions of Chiefs' Run to BL Boys Hoops Title (PHOTOS)
Lucas Savarese pitches during the Nonnewaug game against Terryville on April 1.
Chiefs Reach Second Round of States a Year After Baseball Championship (PHOTOS)
The Tribe Table Podcast: The Love Cab
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Nonnewaug science teacher Toby Denman looks at his AP Biology schedule. Denman and his colleagues will have to adjust to teaching more block periods next year.
Teachers Preparing New Strategies for Block Schedule
From left to right, Nicole Cappelli, Kiley Stampp, Skylar Chung, Ireland Starziski, Maylan Hardisty, and Samantha Duncan all pose together before heading to their senior prom night. The Monday after prom is the traditional date for senior skip day. (Courtesy of Maylan Hardisty)
Monday After Prom Means Senior Skip Day
Two Nonnewaug students leave campus as part of their leave-and-return privilege. Many students treasure the policy because it gives them chances to get food or get things done, but that will end next year.
Safety Committee Recommendation Leads to End of Leave-and-Return Policy
Nonnewaug students, from left, Campbell Bologna, Hannah Ringeisen, Lori Marquis, Kayleigh Gingras, Dominik Udvardi, Vladyslava Klymenko posing for a photo during the 2024 prom. (Courtesy of Haylee Molina)
The Cost of Prom: A Fun Night That's Worth the Price
From left, Nonnewaug students Ella Quinn, Olivia Gwiazdoski, Julia Gwiazdoski, Eddie Longo, and Robert Metcalfe sit outside to each lunch. Students often have to take into account the weather when choosing their outfit for the day -- but they also need to take into account the schools dress code.
Students Switching to Summer Mode Meet Nonnewaug's Dress Code
Senior Quinn Lenoard, left, delivers Ellie Bruce one of the bistro meals. NHS culinary arts department provides a variety of real-world experiences for students ranging from preparing for multiple Senior Citizen Meals, community food banks, and other special events on campus.
Advanced Culinary Arts Bistro Abuzz on Campus
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A puddle surrounds second base on Nonnewaugs baseball field earlier this month. Rainy weather has negatively impacted the start of the spring sports season. (Kyle Brennan)
Persistent Rain Puts Damper on Start of Spring Sports (VIDEO)
NHS News: February/March 2024
NHS News: February/March 2024
At Perfect Imperfections, Being Imperfect is Loved (VIDEO)
At Perfect Imperfections, Being Imperfect is Loved (VIDEO)
OBriens Take on Teaching Adds up to Success for NHS Students (VIDEO)
O'Brien's Take on Teaching Adds up to Success for NHS Students (VIDEO)
Ben Faraci, a 2023 Nonnewaug graduate, poses in his outdoor work area where he crafts his pieces of wood-based art.
NHS Alumnus Faraci Carves up a Future (VIDEO)
The NHS librarys Sora database was introduced last school year and allows students to access a wide variety of digital materials related to literature.
Students Find Success with Online Reading Site Sora (VIDEO)

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