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
Aubrie Salisbury '27

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Social Media Editor

Aubrie Salisbury is a sophomore at Nonnewaug and is a social media editor for the NHS Chief Advocate. She plays soccer, basketball and tennis, and she lives in Woodbury. Aubrie loves to write about sports.

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Nonnewaug juniors, from left, Ethan Wild and Jake Cenatiempo, and seniors, from right, Thomas Lengyel and Matt Shupenis pose before answering questions about each other.

Testing Out Best Friends

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Social Media Editor
March 13, 2025
From left, freshman Gianna Perugini, freshman Maddie Garguilo, junior Sophia Garguilo and senior captain Ellie McDonald pose after breaking two school records earlier this season. (Courtesy of NHS Track and Field/Instagram)

Chiefs Bring Home Inaugural BL Indoor Track Championships

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Social Media Editor
February 19, 2025
Nonnewaug school nurse Sandy Snabaitis poses next to one of the six AEDs at Nonnewaug.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest a Silent Threat for Young Athletes

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Social Media Editor
February 11, 2025
The Nonnewaug girls soccer huddles during halftime of a game against Thomaston. Conversations like this help build the camaraderie that's important in sports. (Courtesy of Jen Salisbury)

Inside the Lines, Nothing Else Matters

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Social Media Editor
October 10, 2024
Junior R.J. Barksdale, left, and sophomore Derek Chung prepare between innings to bat against Shepaug on May 3. Barksdale is one of just two returning starters from last year's state championship team, and Chung is one of the many sophomores who have contributed to this year's team. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

New Leaders Guide Baseball Team Back to State Tournament

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Reporter
May 5, 2024
Nonnewaug's Ireland Starziski (5) embraces Julia Gwiazdoski and Aubrie Salisbury at the end of the Chiefs' state tournament loss at East Haven. (Courtesy of Ty Starziski)

Salisbury: Leadership a Necessity in Sports

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Reporter
March 26, 2024
The Nonnewaug boys basketball team poses after beating Gilbert on Feb. 21 to win the Berkshire League championship outright. It's the Chiefs' first outright title since 2011. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug boys basketball/Instagram)

Boys Basketball Team Takes Top Seeds into BL, State Tournaments

Aubrie Salisbury ’27 and Brynn Clampett ’26
February 27, 2024

Pride in the Tribe Alive at Red-Out Hoops Doubleheader (VIDEO)

Addison Bushka ’27, Ava Hirleman ’27, Audrey Doran ’27, and Aubrie Salisbury ’27
February 9, 2024
From bottom left, the Nonnewaug wrestling, boys indoor track, swimming, girls indoor track, and cheerleading teams are all sometimes overlooked during the winter sports season. (contributed photos)

Athletes in ‘Overlooked’ Winter Sports Hope for Recognition from Peers

Audrey Doran ’27, Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Ava Hirleman ’27, and Addison Bushka ’27
January 29, 2024
McKenna Hardisty (21) plays defense during a JV basketball game last season. Hardisty is a starting guard this year as a sophomore.

McKenna Hardisty Puts the ‘H’ in Hardworking

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Reporter
December 15, 2023
Northwest United quarterback Ben Roden gets tackled during the Workhorses' Thanksgiving game at Abbott Tech-Immaculate. The teams will square off again in the Class M quarterfinals.

Northwest United Football Team Prepares for Playoffs with Confidence

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Reporter
November 28, 2023
A referee signals after making a call during Nonnewaug's Class M girls soccer state tournament first-round game against New Fairfield on Nov. 6 as Layla Coppola prepares to put the ball back in play. Coppola is one of many student-athletes who express frustration about officiating. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Referees: Panic and Patience

Aubrie Salisbury ’27 and Ava Hirleman ’27
November 14, 2023
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team celebrates a goal in the 2022 Berkshire League championship against Thomaston. This year's league semifinals are on Halloween, which is a disappointment to some players.

BL Soccer Semis Interfere with Halloween Festivities

Aubrie Salisbury ’27 and Ava Hirleman ’27
October 31, 2023
Nonnewaug girls soccer freshmen, from left, Addison Bushka, Julia Gwiazdoski, Audrey Doran, Elliana Obolewicz, Ciara McBrien, Kailey Townsend, Aubrie Salisbury, and Greta Addeo hope to help the Chiefs win another Berkshire League title.

Rookies Embrace Pressure to Win Another BL Girls Soccer Title

Aubrie Salisbury ’27, Reporter
October 10, 2023
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