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Sophomore AP students Malynda Karam and Aubrey Fengler study for their tests. Many students at Nonnewaug focus on these exams for the first couple of weeks of May.
First-Time AP Testers Feeling Nervous but Prepared
Katie Savulak '26, Reporter • May 3, 2024
Ellie McDonald tie-dyes a T-shirt on May 3 in advance for her AP Chemistry exam.
With AP Exams Starting, Teachers Hope Prep Pays Off
Juliana Bailey '25, Junior Editor • May 3, 2024
Keep your eyes peeled for the posted signs and flyers all around Woodbury and the surrounding towns. Advertisements will be going out on a weekly basis leading up to the Clinic containing further information, so be sure to follow the instagram or facebook; woodbury_ffa.
Low-Cost Pet Care Clinic Returns Once Again
Zosia Olejniczak '24, Reporter • May 3, 2024
NHS Mechanics students examine a grain cart used at Christian Tobacco Farm while touring the facility. Students learned about Connecticuts rich history in growing one of the states largest crops from nearly a century ago.
NHS Students Tour Connecticut's History of Tobacco Growing
Evan Grieger '24, Reporter • May 3, 2024
The Toscano Family Ice Forum is the latest facility upgrade at the University of Connecticut. It cost $70 million -- and UConns tuition fees continue to rise. (Courtesy of RosaSeaOtter/Wikimedia Commons)
Jackson: Unreasonable Expenses of Higher Education
Kaylee Jackson '24, Senior Editor • May 3, 2024
The Nonnewaug orchestra performs during a concert April 27. (Courtesy of Jamie Odell)
Music Program is Family at Nonnewaug
Morgan Willis '27, Reporter • May 2, 2024
April 24ths EKG testing brought an abundance of volunteers from Quinnipiacs Medical School. Over 100 participants came to NHS for this free testing.
NHS Hosts Its First Annual EKG Scanning
Alexa Sweeney '25, Reporter • May 2, 2024
Ray Robillard gives his speech for valedictorian Anna Galvani at the academic banquet April 25 at the Painted Pony in Bethlehem. The speeches for the top 10% varied from satirical to heartfelt, but they all demonstrated public speaking being enjoyed by others, not being a cause of anxiety. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug High School/Instagram)
Public Speaking: Not the Big Monster It's Cracked Up to Be
Maia Colavito '26, Junior Editor • May 2, 2024
Brady Cordova owns one of the four white Power Strokes at Nonnewaug. (Courtesy of Brady Cordova)
Zupan: Beauty of White Power Strokes in the Eye of the Beholder
Noah Zupan '26, Reporter • April 30, 2024
Northwest Uniteds Mariah Manzano, a sophomore at Nonnewaug, defends against Watertown. Underclassmen often have to deal with obstacles of getting rides to practices and games played at Litchfield High, the host of the lacrosse co-op. (Courtesy of Northwest United Lacrosse)
Lacrosse Practices Can Be Quite a Ride
Hailey Goldman '26, Reporter • April 30, 2024
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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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Max Wolff, the 2023 senior assassin champion, takes a selfie after eliminating Ava Witte. (Courtesy of Max Wolff)

Senior Assassin Game Continues to Adapt

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Graduation is set for Saturday, June 15th at 10:30. Following NHS tradition, the ceremony will be held outside with a rain date for Sunday, June 16th.

NHS' Graduation Date Set for June 15

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Senior captain, Ethan Perez, is in the front during the first lap of the boys steeplechase. Budris closely followed behind him after the first water barrier was jumped.

Nonnewaug Takes on 41st O'Grady Relays (PHOTOS)

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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

Let’s Talk Nonne: Busy Start to 2024

Byline photo of Katie Savulak '26
Byline photo of Morgan Willis '27
Katie Savulak '26 and Morgan Willis '27 • February 23, 2024
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WOODBURY — In the second episode of Let’s Talk Nonne, hosts Katie Savulak and Morgan Willis recap a busy start to 2024 at Nonnewaug, including midterms, next year’s new schedule, and the red-out spirit week, and they interview freshman basketball player Ava Rickenbach.

Let’s Talk Nonne is the Chief Advocate’s podcast all about the recent buzz at Nonnewaug. This podcast is hosted by interviewers Katie Savulak and Morgan Willis.

(Music via WeVideo)
About the Contributors
Katie Savulak '26
Katie Savulak '26, Reporter
Katie Savulak is a sophomore at Nonnewaug. This is her first year as a reporter for the Chief Advocate, and she enjoys writing about all topics. Katie plays tennis for Nonnewaug in the spring and she dances year-round. Katie is a music enthusiast of all genres.
Morgan Willis '27
Morgan Willis '27, Reporter
Morgan Willis is a freshman at Nonnewaug and a first-year reporter for the NHS Chief Advocate. She is a part of Freshman Class Council and the National Art Honor Society. She loves to get involved with lots of aspects of the school. She loves to write about pop culture, sports, and the school community.
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One of the portraits in Emily Matozzos AP Art portfolio. (Courtesy of Emily Matozzo)
Seniors Proud of AP Art Portfolios (PHOTOS)
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NHS Greenhouse Plant Production, a UConn ECE course, taught by NHS faculty member Eric Birkenberger, has been busy cultivating an array of plantings in preparation for its public plant sale on May 11th.
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