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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)
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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)
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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)
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Kyle Viveros is ready on his toes, awaiting the ball. Viveros and Landon Parks took home the BL doubles title. (Courtesy of Sophia Cenatiempo)
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Chief Advocate editor-in-chief Izzy DiNunzio bids farewell after four years in Nonnewaugs journalism program. (Courtesy of Izzy DiNunzio)
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Deme Jones looks at students orphan portraits at Nonnewaug’s art show on June 6.
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The memorial for Chester Carruthers. (Courtesy of Find-a-Grave)
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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)
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Ava Hirleman '27, Reporter • June 7, 2024
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Katie Savulak '26 and Morgan Willis '26June 7, 2024
Nonnewaug freshmen discuss their worries about the testing, including potential AP exams, they have to take next year.
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Behind the Curtain: NHS Drama Prepares for Once Upon a Mattress (PHOTOS)

Drama club member and art student Kelsey Santerre-Piaz works on a set piece for this spring’s show. The drama club utilizes their own materials and creativity to create their engaging backdrops since the club doesn’t have its own budget.

WOODBURY — The Nonnewaug Drama Club will once again hit the stage as this spring’s performance will bring the acclaimed children’s fairytale Princess and the Pea to life in comedy form with the production of Once Upon a Mattress.

The show will feature several senior members who will be performing in what will be the final show of their high school tenure. The show will open April 11 and close the curtain for the semester April 13.

The group is headed by director Catherine Pelkey, who has led NHS drama for multiple years, coming off of a successful fall show that headlined Radium Girls, a play rooted in Waterbury’s rich history of watch making.

This year’s group is led by senior lead Gianna Ruby-DaSilva with a veteran supporting cast featuring fellow seniors Enzo Pamplona, Almi Morales, Talan Wilkas, Campbell Bologna, and Faith Lally.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the on-campus box office prior to each show.

About the Contributor
Gary McVety '24
Gary McVety '24, Reporter
Gary McVety is a senior at Nonnewaug High School and a first-year writer for the Chief Advocate. He is originally from West Haven and moved to Woodbury four years ago, beginning his high school career in a new town with a new school. Outside of school, he focuses his time around his job, where he works in the meat and seafood department at LaBonne’s in Woodbury. He has enjoyed writing since he can remember and enjoys exploring different opportunities and different writing styles, which led him to take journalism this year.
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