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Blood with her 2018 CDE Meat, Evaluation and Technology plaque. “Our team was with 3 people and we placed silver,” said Blood. She will be coaching this CDE next year in the fall. She is looking forward to competing at the state level.

[Photo] Nonnewaug’s Newest Faculty Addition Blood ‘Really Good at What She Does’

Kylieann Craine '24, Reporter
May 31, 2024
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[Photo] Advanced Culinary Arts Bistro Abuzz on Campus

Lucas Almeida '24 and Dayton Griffin '24
May 30, 2024
Samara Thomas, NHS senior, sits with NHS faculty member Katy Aseltine’s son on a tractor during last year’s ‘Drive Your Tractor to School Day’ at Nonnewaug.

[Photo] Underclassmen Embrace the Open Road on ‘Drive Your Tractor to School Day’

Jillian Brown '24, Reporter
May 13, 2024
Nonnewaug Students prepare to “suit up” for the upcoming Pet Care Clinic on May 11th, students have been continuously working on the clinic by making animal care packages, setting up fliers all around Woodbury and the surrounding towns, creating donation boxes, and so much more.

[Photo] Low-Cost Pet Care Clinic Returns May 11

Zosia Olejniczak '24, Reporter
May 3, 2024
Students post bios that commonly include their hometown, hobbies, and what they plan on studying. Students feel they benefit from the Instagram strategy because they have the opportunity to directly message their “candidates.” Counselors feel it is not beneficial because the bios don't cover their living routines.

[Photo] For Class of 2024, Modern Roommate Shopping Proves Problematic

Brianna Johnson '25, Reporter
April 26, 2024
Volunteerism is at the heart of NHS student activities. Pictured here, NHS students in Farm to Table harvest crops for community food banks.

[Photo] Sweeney: Volunteerism Enriches the Lives of NHS Students

Alexa Sweeney '25, Reporter
April 25, 2024
NHS Advanced Culinary students load the trunk of Bethlehem resident and Board of Ed Member Carol Ann Brown prior to Brown delivering the soup to the community Senior Center.

[Photo] In Culinary Arts, Collaboration is Key as NHS Students Team Up with WMS

Grace Nelson '25, Reporter
April 23, 2024
NHS' Culinary Arts students collaborated with Woodbury Middle School classes to cook minestrone soup for community food banks. Board of Ed member Carol Ann Brown assisted with delivering the soup.

NHS senior Reece Davis' trading room is where he hones the skills and knowledge he refined while a student in NHS' business courses.

[Photo] Almeida: Students Should Take Investment Education Seriously

Lucas Almeida '24, Reporter
April 11, 2024
A comedic take on the 1835 Hans Christian Anderson tale, NHS drama's production of the storyline features high-energy dance and dialogue that's sure to engage audiences of all ages.

Chase Soto's love for working with horses began while he was a child, and his connection with his father has grown throughout this experience.

Chase Soto has been shoeing since he could walk and continues to learn more with every horse he works on. He has learned most everything that he knows from his father and they continue to grow together and help each other. He recently spent time in Florida shoeing with his father, tending to race horses

Jakob Reynolds and his friend are setting up to do a landscaping job. Jakob was preparing for a job under his business Reynold’s Property Maintenance. Reynolds’ experience taking Landscaping as a student better prepared him for his current job working in Property Maintenance.

[Photo] The ‘Jakob’ of All Trades

Brianna Johnson '25, Reporter
February 16, 2024
Being recognized on the national FFA stage in Indianapolis alongside agriscience faculty Eric Birkenberger serves as a culmination of Chloe Walsh's work at NHS.

[Photo] Walsh a Working Force in the Community and Classroom

Kylie Healey '24, Reporter
January 18, 2024
Zachary Duda, a 2016 Nonnewaug graduate, speaks at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. Duda's experiences in agriculture have taken him around the world as he learns of new-age techniques that modernize global food chains. (Courtesy of Zachary Duda)

[Photo] NHS Alum Duda Brings European Agricultural Techniques to New England

Dylan Duda '24, Reporter
January 11, 2024
The strong relationships Golembeski fortified as a student serve as key tenets of her teaching style now that she's a faculty member.

[Photo] Golembeski the Kind of Teacher Students Wish For

Abegail Diezel '25, Reporter
January 10, 2024
After last year's penny wars, the K9 unit officers, Officer Pirog with her dog Frankie and Sergeant Durette with her dog Indy came to campus with their dogs in training to inform students about where and how the money is directly affecting the dogs.

[Photo] The Many Lives of Suess

Alexa Sweeney '25 and Zosia Olejniczak '24
January 9, 2024
Teachers John Dominello and Conor Gereg pose for a photo with Nonnewaug Graduates. Throughout Dominello’s 15 years of teaching, students have noted the lifelong relationships he builds with students.

[Photo] Dominello Impassions Students to Do What They Love

Dayton Griffin '24, Reporter
January 9, 2024
Although Campanario dedicates a large amount of time to the Nonnewaug campus, his main identity is his family

[Photo] There’s No Campus without ‘Camp’

Sophia Betkoski '24, Reporter
January 9, 2024
Senior Mac Starziski swings during a match for the Nonnewaug golf team. Starziski was one of the seven players that played the entire golf season for Nonnewaug. This drive was one of the many during a match at the Silo Point Country Club in Southbury. (contributed)

[Photo] Starziski Finds His Place on the Green

Walker Stanton '24, Reporter
January 3, 2024
Melissa Hodges takes a selfie with her two children. Being a teacher, a single mother, and an extracurricular leader keeps Hodges busy. (Melissa Hodges)

[Photo] Hodges One of Nonnewaug’s Strongest

Ethan Gelinas '24, Reporter
January 2, 2024
Students appreciate the family dynamic she uses when running her classroom.

[Photo] Holtman’s Gift of Empathy Connects Her with Students and Colleagues

Gary McVety '24, Reporter
December 20, 2023
Chris Uscilla pulls his Farmall HTA with Washington County Tractor Pullers in Richmond, R.I. Perhaps most impressive of all is that Uscilla assembled the tractor on his own using components of two separate machines. (Courtesy of Chris Uscilla)

[Photo] Chris Uscilla Builds and Pulls a Legacy

Evan Grieger '24, Reporter
December 20, 2023
Twins Liam and Gavin Sandor, left, and Laila and Deme Jones have been playing sports together since they were little. Now that they're in high school, they notice similarities and differences between their on- and off-field relationships.

[Photo] Double Trouble? Twin Athletes Share Unique Relationships

Hailey Goldman '26 and Deme Jones '26
November 16, 2023
In addition to a sparkling new track, Nonnewaug as a host site offers generous seating, accessible restrooms, and ample parking.

[Photo] Bellagamba: Nonnewaug Should Host the BL Track Championships

Julianna Bellagamba, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2023
Nonnewaug girls basketball team in the huddle before a game following an exhaustive week of out of conference competition.

[Photo] Gengenbach: Out of This League More Than Just a Challenge

Fiona Gengenbach, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2023
Nonnewaug will welcome back members of the 1970-71 and 1972-73 boys basketball teams when the Chiefs host Shepaug on Feb. 10.

[Photo] Nonnewaug’s ‘Golden Era’ Team Returns

Samantha Conti and Allysa Calabrese
February 10, 2023
A view from the second story of one of the mansions in Newport, Rhode Island. Nonnewaug students attended a trip to experience the history and culture of Newport on Nov. 21.

[Photo] Students and Staff Soak in History of Newport

Emma Jones, Reporter
January 19, 2023
A young Danni Syrotiak poses with one of her baby goats.

[Photo] Syrotiak Breaks from Herd with Unrivaled Passion

Jason Suess, Ag/FFA Reporter
January 17, 2023
Maddie Orosz, center, poses for a photo next to social studies teacher Kyle Brannan, left, and athletic director Declan Curtin as she signs to play softball for SUNY Cobleskill next season.

[Photo] 7 Nonnewaug Seniors Officially Join the NCAA Level

Julianna Bellagamba and Juliette Nichols
January 17, 2023
The Genders and Sexualities Club meets in the CCRC every Monday after school.

[Photo] GSA Promotes Action and Acceptance

Neal Waites, Features Editor
January 17, 2023
Five of the six members of Nonnewaug gymnastics, from left, Caroline Martinetto, Leah Murphy, Veronika Nicholas, Kylie Sherwill, and Emily Crawford.

[Photo] Small in Numbers, Big in Heart: Nonnewaug Gymnastics Overcomes Obstacles to Compete

Fiona Gengenbach, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2023
Kayci Hungerford's love for agriculture stems from her relationship with her sister, a relationship that was strengthened while her sister taught on campus.

[Photo] Kayci Hungerford’s Walk from the Shadows and into the Spotlight

Justice Mulder, Reporter
January 9, 2023
Nonnewaug senior Zoe Inglis, left, is a lacrosse goalie who will play next year at Merrimack College.

[Photo] Inglis’ Lacrosse Dreams Started at Age 5

Anna Crocker, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2023
Between all the busyness of Mason Pieger's life, he enjoys fishing the most.

[Photo] A True Slice of Pie: Mason Pieger

Jacob Gorlewski, Reporter
December 20, 2022
Ethan Ray in his Marines uniform with his girlfriend. Ethan has been a role model for Emmet throughout the years.

[Photo] A Familial Legacy Of Service: Emmet Ray

Kevin Comerford, Ag/FFA Reporter
December 20, 2022
Anna Solicito uses her skills from Nonnewaug's veterinary science class in the workplace.

[Photo] Solicito Equal Parts Mysterious and Personable

Rachel Dionne, Reporter
January 9, 2023
John Paul Cuccia runs in for his fourth touchdown vs. Platt Tech.

[Photo] Captain Cuccia Balances Leadership and Responsibility

Richie Paolino, Sports Reporter
December 16, 2022
Azem Frangu stands on Nonnewaug turf field before a game with Matthew Canonico to his left. These good friends have enjoyed spending time on the field together.

[Photo] The Man Behind the Hair: Azem Frangu

Devon Zapatka, Reporter
December 16, 2022
Sarandrea is helpful in her agriculture production class in many ways including being one of the main alpaca tamers.

[Photo] Sarandrea Sets Eyes on FFA Chapter Office

Emma Jones, Reporter
December 14, 2022
Michaela Pellino and Emily Lungarini have taken multiple trips to Walt Disney World, most recently in April of 2022. They enjoyed attending the 50th anniversary celebration at Magic Kingdom Park as well as experiencing all the limited time 50th anniversary events and activities.

[Photo] Musical Mastermind Lungarini Turns Passion into a Lifestyle

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
December 8, 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.

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

Anna Crocker, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2022
Members of the NHS choir and orchestra performed their own arrangements of classic movie songs. Their finale was a medley of songs from La La Land.

[Photo] ‘An Afternoon at the Movies’ with the NHS Music Department

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
November 22, 2022
Rico Brogna plays during Watertown's Thanksgiving football game in 1986 against Torrington.

[Photo] Brogna’s Back: Former MLB Player Returns to NWU Sideline

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2022
Nonnewaug students, along with math teacher Jamie Lisevick, pose in pink during the Oct. 28 pink-out at Nonnewaug. Proceeds benefited the Cancer Couch Foundation.

[Photo] Pink-Out Raises Nearly $2,000 for the Cancer Couch Foundation

Maia Colavito, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Many Nonnewaug clubs set up for Trick or Treat Street on Oct. 29.

[Photo] NHS News: Fall Spirit Week Edition

NHS News
November 1, 2022
Pictured, last year's FFA Chapter Officer Team that competed in Indianapolis. This year's group features 38 FFA members whose trip will coincide with homecoming.

[Photo] FFA Convention Teams to Celebrate Homecoming in Their Own Way

Emma Cummings, Ag/FFA Reporter
October 24, 2022
Sarah and members of the Meat Judging team take notes and learn from an employee at Labonne's before the 2021 state competition. Sarah is grateful for industry experts helping her deepen her passion for food science.

[Photo] Walsh Sisters to Take on National FFA Convention

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
October 18, 2022
The bridal party holds bouquets made by Nonnewaug's floriculture class for the wedding of former aquaculture teacher Tyler Cremeans.

[Photo] Floriculture Students Decorate Cremeans’ Wedding

Allysa Calabrese, Reporter
October 7, 2022
Last year’s Unified basketball team poses group photo after their annual faculty basketball game.

[Photo] Nonnewaug Unified Earns Second National Champion Banner

Juliette Nichols, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
Adam Brutting, right, greets players during a game last season. Brutting stepped down from coaching the Chiefs after 10 seasons with the program.

[Photo] Brutting Steps Down from Coaching Girls Basketball Team

Anna Crocker, Reporter
October 3, 2022
Sophmore Block, Chapter Officers, and FFA advisors pose after completing the first FFA meeting of the year Sept. 21. These monthly meetings are a staple of the agriscience program, but those not involved in the program may be confused on what these are.

[Photo] Behind the Doors: What Happens at an FFA Meeting?

Kevin Comerford, Ag/FFA Reporter
October 2, 2022
The Woodbury FFA Timber Team is one of Nonnewaug's newest clubs.

[Photo] Club Fair Highlights Activities for Underclassmen

Emma DeFrancesco, Reporter
September 29, 2022
The combined NHS orchestra will take the feats of combining the strings and wind musicians to the next level. Last year, the music department experimented with combining the groups, and because of the group's success being merged, the classes were merged to form a full orchestra.

[Photo] NHS Music Evolves with Combined Orchestra

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
September 29, 2022
Jocelyn Jacques from Wamogo was amungst the group of high school students that competed in the adult timber sports competition at the Bethlehem fair. She is grateful for the opporuntiy to test her skills against the pros and is excited for the rest of her season.

[Photo] Students Take on Timber Sports Professionals at Bethlehem Fair

Emma Cummings, Ag/FFA Reporter
September 26, 2022
Abigail Risi and Jill Fitzgerald from the Woodbury FFA Timber Team compete in the log roll event, under instruction of Andrew Zielinski, who has his back to the camera. It is crucial to keep the log from falling off the rails to be successful in this competition.

[Photo] Timber Team Recap: Battle at Bethlehem

Devon Zapatka, Ag/FFA Reporter
September 23, 2022
Leah Quijano and Jacob Wells soak in the morning glow.

[Photo] Class of 2023 Rises with Sun for Senior Sunrise

Genieva Pawlowski, Campus News Editor
September 15, 2022
Chloe Weaver has recently been elected Sophomore Block President for the 2022-2023 school year. Let's find out how she got here!

[Photo] Weaver, ‘Rooted in Agriculture,’ Elected FFA Sophomore Block President

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
June 14, 2022
The Nonnewaug baseball team poses after a 14-2 win over Northwestern on April 11.

[Photo] Sweet Revenge: Nonnewaug Baseball Starts with a Bang

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
April 11, 2022
Nonnewaug junior Danni Syrotiak is one of the students who likes the 7:25 a.m. start rather than the idea of starting later in the morning.

[Photo] Should the School Day Start Earlier?

Neal Waites, Reporter
April 11, 2022
Nonnewaug's Ryan Smith is a mystery to his friends, but he has some hobbies, like riding his bike.

[Photo] Mysterious Smith Enjoys Strong Friendships

Ryan Duda, Reporter
February 9, 2022
Karen Sandor almost went into history instead, but her love of European culture while growing up drew her into teaching Spanish at Nonnewaug.

[Photo] Growing Up in Europe Led Sandor to Spanish Career

Scott Meyer, Reporter
February 7, 2022
Clearing snow from Nonnewaug's sidewalks is one of many behind-the-scenes jobs that the school's custodians perform.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes, Custodians Keep NHS in Top Shape

Ellie Mansfield, Reporter
February 4, 2022
Nonnewaug digital design teacher and yearbook advisor Genna Riggi is well traveled, including multiple experiences in Italy.

[Photo] Riggi Lives Art, In and Out of School

Izzy DiNunzio and Megi Gorka
January 27, 2022
Pillis pulls back on a bow during archery practice at Boy Scout Camp. This is one of the many activities that make Pillis so versatile.

[Photo] ‘Well Rounded’ Pillis Makes a Splash In and Out of the Pool

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
January 25, 2022
Braeden Purser-Eber trains for this upcoming season with his summer baseball team, the Clubhouse, which is the No. 2 ranked team in New England.

[Photo] Road to Commitment and the Ambitious Process to Reclassifying

Ben Stewart, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2022
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team defeated the Litchfield Cowgirls, 4-0, on senior night Oct. 28 to win the Berkshire League title. Seniors included, from left, Skyla Starziski, Reilly Faraci, Paige Brandt, Lexie Bernardi, Sofia Pagnamenta, Ella Lupo, Marley Baker, and Eva Dos Santos.

[Photo] Final Goodbyes: Junior Fall Athletes Bid Farewell to Senior Teammates

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
December 3, 2021
The 1985 murder of former Middletown resident Lisa Berry remains unsolved. Information about her case is included in Connecticut's cold case playing cards, which are distributed to state inmates.

[Photo] MINI-DOC: Family Struggles with 35-Year-Old Cold Case

Izzy DiNunzio, Reporter
May 26, 2021
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