Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Anna Crocker '26

Anna Crocker ’26, Editor-in-Chief

Anna Crocker is a senior at Nonnewaug who writes for the Chief Advocate as the Editor-in-Chief. She is from Woodbury, and this is her fourth year as a Chief Advocate writer. Anna plays field hockey for the school team. She enjoys writing about sports and the community.

All content by Anna Crocker ’26
Mike Sturges of the NHS History Department teaches during one of his classes. Despite banning computers in his classes he still has students trying to use them.

Sturges’ Chromebook Ban Inspires Others to Follow Suit

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2025
Nonnewaug freshman Lila Farrelly celebrates her triple during the NHS softball game on May 9.

Nonnewaug freshman Ashlynn Blum hits the ball during the NHS softball game on May 9.

Nonnewaug freshman Lila Farrelly high fives coach Chris Martin after her triple during the NHS softball game on May 9.

Nonnewaug sophomore Scarlett Ivey hits the ball during the NHS softball game on May 9.

Nonnewaug freshman Ashlynn Blum gets ready to hit during the NHS softball game on May 9.

Nonnewaug freshman Gianna DeLorenzo celebrates her home run with teammates during the NHS softball game on May 9.

Nonnewaug freshman Gianna DeLorenzo gets ready to hit during the NHS softball game on May 9.

Nonnewaug baseball field affected by spring rain. Many practices and games have been rescheduled due to rain.

Nonnewaug Sports Affected by Spring Rain

Anna Crocker ’26, Reporter
May 9, 2025
Nonnewaug seniors Eva Ripperger, left, and Karisa Ciszauskas show off their college T-shirts for National College Decision Day on May 1.

Nonnewaug Class of 2025 Picks Colleges Before Saying Goodbye

Anna Crocker ’26 and Maia Colavito ’26
May 5, 2025
Nonnewaug junior Connor Segers comes to school repping Shepaug sweatshirt.

Repping Rivals, But Playing for the Game

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2025
Nonnewaug sophomore Jordan Kovach hits during a preseason jamboree March 29.

Nonnewaug Softball Hits off Season With Jamboree

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2025
Nonnewaug seniors Kelly Farrell and Gavin Sandor pose for a picture for their CIAC Scholar-Athlete Award. (Courtesy of Declan Curtin)

Farrell, Sandor Named Nonnewaug’s CIAC Scholar-Athletes

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Nesim Iljazi warms up for a boys soccer game this past fall. Athletes need to be warming up like Iljazi.

Crocker: Nonnewaug Athletes Need to Properly Warm Up

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2025
Nonnewaug freshman fight the juniors in a game of tug of war, During the 2025 Nonnewaug red our pep rally.

Nonnewaug Hosts Annual Red-Out Pep Rally (PHOTOS)

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2025
Senior R.J. Barksdale catches the ball during a football game this last season. Football is one of the sports Barksdale plays. (Contributed from Norren Chung)

Barksdale Leads By Example On and Off the Field

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2025
Senior Thomas Lengyel drives to the basket during Nonnewaug boys basketball game against Shepaug on Jan 3.

Nonnewaug Basketball Falls to Shepaug in Doubleheader (PHOTOS)

Anna Crocker ’26 and Maia Colavito ’26
January 9, 2025
Freshman Gemma Hedrei stands during Nonnewaug girls basketball game against Shepaug on Jan. 3.

[Photo] Nonnewaug Becomes Home For Hedrei

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
January 9, 2025
Shepaug field hockey's team celebrates with their fans after its 1-0 state championship win Nov. 16. (Courtesy of Miles Wilson)

‘Small But Mighty’ — Shepaug’s 2 State Titles Put Respect on BL’s Name

Anna Crocker ’26 and Lila Farrelly ’28
November 26, 2024
Nonnewaug athletic trainer Sean McGee fist pumps a player at a Northwest United football game last season. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

McGee Knows Highs and Lows of Being an Athletic Trainer

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
New Nonnewaug Athletic Director Andrew Tammero drives the athletics golf cart, previously belonging to now-assistant principal Declan Curtin, around the school. This new ownership signals the start of a year of changes as Tammero settles at Nonnewaug.

New Athletic Director Brings New Drive To Nonnewaug

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
Nonnewaug boys soccer coach Toby Denman, left, and assistant coach Josh Kornblut address the team after a game last season. Denman says he's tried to learn how to be an effective coach by observing the ones he's 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
The solar eclipse happening mid-afternoon April 8 will slightly impact Nonnewaug's athletics schedule. (Courtesy of Justin Dickey/Unsplash)

Eclipse Moves Region 14 to Take Precautions, Including Sports Delays

Anna Crocker ’26, Junior Editor
April 8, 2024
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?

Anna Crocker ’26, Junior Editor
March 27, 2024
Lucas Savarese pitches during a game for Nonnewaug last season. Savarese is one of the top returning pitchers for the Chiefs, who will start conditioning workouts March 9. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Pitchers and Catchers Get Head Start for Nonnewaug Baseball

Anna Crocker ’26, Junior Editor
March 8, 2024
Nonnewaug's junior class, led by Jeff Bernardi, right, competes in the tug of war the red-out pep rally Feb. 2.

Nonnewaug Kicks Off Red-Out Spirit Week at Pep Rally (PHOTOS)

Anna Crocker ’26 and Deme Jones ’26
February 7, 2024
Main Street Ballet dancers Anna Crocker, right, and Anna Walkup talk to each other at dress rehearsal Dec. 15. They have been dancing together since 2018. (Courtesy of Main Street Ballet)

Crocker: Dance Deserves More

Anna Crocker ’26, Junior Editor
January 17, 2024
Nonnewaug soccer coach Toby Denman, center, fist pumps senior Nick Higgins as he comes off the field.

Why Do Coaches Coach?

Anna Crocker ’26, Junior Editor
December 15, 2023
Nonnewaug boys soccer head coach Toby Denman, left, and assistant coach Joshua Kornblut coach the Chiefs during the Oct. 25 game against Litchfield.

Dynamic Duo: Denman and Kornblut Share Coaching Bond

Anna Crocker ’26, Junior Editior
November 8, 2023
Flo Franco(left) takes a selfie with Nonnewaug french students at his concert in the SCSU Lyman Hall auditorium.

French Students Watch as Canadian ‘Chanter’ Comes to Connecticut

Maia Colavito ’26 and Anna Crocker ’26
November 1, 2023
Anna Crocker, left, poses with her mom, Janet, after a youth field hockey game. Janet, now in her first season as Nonnewaug's head coach, once again coaches Anna, a sophomore on the team. (Contributed by Janet Crocker)

Crocker: You Call Her Coach; I Call Her Mom

Anna Crocker ’26, Junior Editior
October 4, 2023
Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour in Arlington, Texas.

Swifties Willing to Travel Far and Wide to See Eras Tour

Anna Crocker, Reporter
June 16, 2023
Kaitlyn Boyce controls the ball during a Northwest United lacrosse game this season.

Some Girls Lacrosse Players Want More Physicality

Anna Crocker, Sports Reporter
May 30, 2023

MINI-DOC: Are Substance Abuse Assemblies Effective?

Maia Colavito and Anna Crocker
April 25, 2023
The Class of 2023 Class Council created a concept board to illustrate the enchanted garden idea that will serve as this year's prom theme.

Senior Class Council Hopes Enchanted Garden Theme Makes Prom Magical

Anna Crocker, Reporter
January 30, 2023
Nonnewaug senior Zoe Inglis, left, is a lacrosse goalie who will play next year at Merrimack College.

Inglis’ Lacrosse Dreams Started at Age 5

Anna Crocker, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2023
Nonnewaug athletic director Declan Curtin sits in his office, which was completely wrapped in paper at the start of the final week before holiday break.

Christmas Spirit Enlightened by Nonnewaug’s Holiday Shenanigans

Anna Crocker and Maia Colavito
December 23, 2022
Eight seniors will graduate from the Nonnewaug field hockey team, leaving a gap in the roster that the Chiefs will have to fill next fall.

Tiny But Mighty: Field Hockey Team Anticipates Low Numbers for Next Season

Anna Crocker, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2022
Adam Brutting, right, greets players during a game last season. Brutting stepped down from coaching the Chiefs after 10 seasons with the program.

Brutting Steps Down from Coaching Girls Basketball Team

Anna Crocker, Reporter
October 3, 2022
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