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
Audrey Doran '27

Audrey Doran ’27, Social Media Editor

Audrey Doran is a sophomore at Nonnewaug High School and is a social media editor for the NHS Chief Advocate. She lives in Bethlehem and plays soccer for the school. She enjoys writing about sports and news in the community.

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From left, Gianna Perugini, Tatum Kociszewki, Catherine Viveros, and Anna Walkup emphasize a play at the Northwest United football game on Oct. 26.

Hodges’ Battle Leads to Pink-Out and Blanket Raffle for Komen Foundation (PHOTOS)

Audrey Doran ‘27 and Julia Gwiazdoski '27
November 13, 2024
Nonnewaug assistant principal Declan Curtin, left, and principal Mykal Kuslis laugh together during the Class of 2025 Senior Field Day on Sept. 27. Curtin is in his first year as the assistant principal after six years as the athletic director and dean of students.

Curtin Shifts Administrative Gears from Fields to Classrooms

Audrey Doran '27, Social Media Editor
October 10, 2024
Nonnewaug's Ellie McDonald dribbles the ball during a game last season. McDonald's nickname is Smellie -- one of many "Chief names" that exist on the girls soccer team. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

The (Nick)name Game: Teammates Bond Over Inside Jokes

Audrey Doran '27, Reporter
June 10, 2024
From left, Brady Herman, Robert Metcalfe, and Derek Chung talk on the bench during a Woodbury youth basketball game. The three, who are Nonnewaug sophomores, formed their friendship over sports. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Sports Form Backbone to Many Long-Term Friendships

Addison Bushka '27 and Audrey Doran '27
May 30, 2024
Nonnewaug's 2024 CIAC scholar-athletes, Gianna Lodice and Kyle Viveros, pose with girls soccer and boys tennis head coach Nick Sheikh at the CIAC Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet, held on May 5 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. (Courtesy of Dana Lodice)

Lodice, Viveros Honored as Nonnewaug’s CIAC Scholar-Athletes

Audrey Doran '27, Reporter
May 7, 2024
Nonnewaug students get mad at students who are clogging up the hallway.

Doran: Slow Walkers = My Worst Nightmare

Audrey Doran '27, Reporter
April 26, 2024
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team poses after their preseason scrimmage at Pomperaug. Scrimmages are an important part of preparation for the season but with the new CIAC regulations, teams will be able to practice throughout the summer. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

New CIAC Rules Will Let Teams Practice During Summer — But Not Everyone’s on Board

Audrey Doran '27 and Addison Bushka '27
April 2, 2024
From left, freshmen Lexi Binette, Cierra Billings, John Carrara, Addi Bushka, Raphael Abraham, Joey Boyne, Jackson Demers, and Dylan Diezel work to solve a clue during the red-out scavenger hunt Feb. 9 at Nonnewaug.

Sprinting, Screaming, Strategizing All Part of Winter Scavenger Hunt (PHOTOS)

Audrey Doran '27, Reporter
February 15, 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
Nonnewaug's Ireland Starziski dribbles during the Chiefs' game against Thomaston this fall. Starziski worked through shin splints and a pulled quad during the season.

‘Star’ of the Show

Audrey Doran '27, Reporter
December 21, 2023
The Nonnewaug boys basketball team and student section dress in red vs. Shepaug last season. The redout theme supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Nonnewaug’s Themed Sporting Events Put Pride in the Tribe

Audrey Doran '27 and Addison Bushka '27
November 16, 2023
The Leos Club poses at Trick or Treat Street after having to move their Barbie booth inside.

Trick or Treat Street Not Scared by Rainy Night

Audrey Doran '27 and Morgan Willis '27
October 24, 2023
Nonnewaug High school freshmen, from left, Avery Greaves, Chris Engle, Addison Bushka, and Andrew Willamson feel cold in Rebecca Gambardella's English 9 Honors class.

Freezing or Stifling: Nonnewaug Classrooms Need to Make up Their Minds

Audrey Doran '27, Reporter
September 29, 2023
Left photo, Woodbury Middle School girls basketball head coach Mike Hadoulis, left, and assistant coach Adam Brutting sit on the bench during a game this season. Right photo, Hadoulis and Brutting talk to the Warriors during a timeout.

Hadoulis, Brutting Form Coaching ‘Dynamic Duo’ for WMS Girls Hoops

Audrey Doran '27, Junior Chief Advocate
March 7, 2023
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