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Many Nonnewaug seniors plan to go to the beach on prom weekend, extending into senior skip day May 27. (Courtesy of Kevin Laminto/Unsplash)

Senior Skip Day the Worst Kept Secret in School

Audrey Doran '27, Social Media Editor • May 23, 2025

Chapter advisor Leanne Foster, far left, and assistant advisor Eric Birkenberger, far right, pose with the 2024-2025 Woodbury FFA Chapter officers, from left, Christa Freel, Connor Cabeleira, Mia Layseca, Nathan Berry, Luciano Pedros, Merije Iljazi, Abegail Diezel, and Isabelle Longley at the Grand Oak Villa on May 22 for the annual banquet. This marks the end of their term as the chapter welcomes a new officer team. (Courtesy of Kyleigh Paige)

Outgoing FFA Officers Reflect and Welcome New Officers

Merije Iljazi '26, Reporter • May 23, 2025

“The rock” stands completely painted looking over the athletic fields. Senior athletes celebrated the end of their high school careers at the beginning of May. (Courtesy of Ellie McDonald)

Between a Rock and Great Place: NHS Students Enjoy Age-Old Tradition of Painting ‘The Rock’

Jackson Brent '25, Reporter • May 23, 2025

This year many students feel the rising pressure of finals week. Many freshmen feel like “finals week is coming very quickly,” said freshman Anna Walkup.

Finals First-Timers: Freshman Prepare for Their First Final Exam Week

Catherine Viveros '28, Reporter • May 23, 2025

Nonnewaug's boys 400-meter runners, from left, Thomas Lenygel, Brycen Gagne, and Robert Metcalfe pose at the BL track championships May 17 in Litchfield. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

‘You Hit a Wall’ Running Track’s Toughest Event: The 400

Aubrie Salisbury '27, Social Media Editor • May 23, 2025

This photo captures a somber moment of Juan Soto during a night game. Prior to Soto’s signing, he was one of the best young superstars in the MLB, but this season he is looking like a disappointment. Photo Credit: New York Mets Twitter/X

The $756m Experiment: NHS Reacts to Soto’s Slow Start with Mets

Trevor Santopietro '25, Reporter • May 22, 2025

Scarlett Ivey pitches against Gilbert earlier this season. Ivey is one of the top reasons why the Nonnewaug softball team went undefeated in Berkshire League play. (Arabella Rosa '25)

Chiefs Crush Softball Opponents En Route to Berkshire League Title

Julia Gwiazdoski '27, Reporter • May 22, 2025

Seymour Fire’s ladder truck holds up an American flag for a memorial at Great Hill Hose Co. The lack of firefighters shown in the picture shows rapid decrease of fire support. (Courtesy of Seymour Fire/Facebook)

Local Junior Corps Feeling Effects of Decline in Volunteer Fire Service

Keira Zupan '26 and Matt Molleur '26 • May 21, 2025

Chloe Whipple (left) and Jazzy DelPrincipe (right) work together on their work as the school year comes to an end. Class of 28’ is reaching its last days of their first year, while finals are coming their way, they also get to think about how their first experience was at NHS.

Boisseau: Dear Class of ‘29, Don’t Let the Fear of Freshman Year Take Control

Rowan Boisseau '28, Reporter • May 21, 2025

Sophia Garguilo’s prom dress from Attianas. (Courtesy of Sophia Garguilo)

Underclassmen Take Budget-Friendly Approach to Prom

Maddie Garguilo '28 and Eliza Butkus '28 • May 21, 2025

Trending Stories

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Sophomore Katie Savulak struggles with her large amounts of homework.

Willis: Homework in High School Causes Stress in Students

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Russ Wabuda, known as “Mr. Fix it,” helps the aquaculture class by fixing the koi pond pump to keep the pond running efficiently. To master a skill like this only comes with time and experience.

'Mr. Fix-It' Wabuda Leaves Lasting Impact with Little Time

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Prom is quickly approaching at Nonnewaug High School, and students have begun finishing the details of their special night. This year’s prom will take place at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville on Saturday, May 24th from 5:30 to 10:30. Photo Credit - Philippe Murray-Pietsch (Unsplash)

NHS Students Finalize Details Heading into Prom Weekend

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Nonnewaug freshman Owen Hustek, left, and Gianna DeLorenzo are the Chief Advocate's Athletes of the Month for April.

Hustek, DeLorenzo NHS' April Athletes of the Month

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Sophia Garguilo’s prom dress from Attianas. (Courtesy of Sophia Garguilo)

Underclassmen Take Budget-Friendly Approach to Prom

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