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
Deme Jones '26

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor

Deme Jones is a junior at Nonnewaug High School who writes and edits for the NHS Chief Advocate. She is now a multimedia editor. This is her second year as a writer for Chief Advocate, and she hopes for a great year filled with many well-written pieces. Demetra enjoys her sports — lacrosse, field hockey, and swim — and hopes to play in the future.

All content by Deme Jones '26
Nonnewaug College and Career Resource Center counselor Kathy Green, right, works with senior Grace Schmidheini on her college applications. Nonnewaug seniors have three different deadlines for their college applications.

Seizing the Moment: College Deadlines Shape Decisions for High School Seniors

Juliana Bailey '25 and Deme Jones '26
November 19, 2024
Girls soccer coach Adam Brutting, right, talks to junior Ella Quinn during a game in early September. Brutting just finished his first season coaching the soccer team after 10 years coaching girls basketball.

[Photo] Brutting Back and Better Than Ever

Jadyn Heron '27, Reporter
November 13, 2024
Dylan Diezel completes a header on Nov. 1 against Shepaug during the BL finals.

Nonnewaug Drops BL Boys Soccer Tourney Finals to Shepaug (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor
November 1, 2024
Nonnewaug goalie Noah Sapack saves the ball on Nov. 1 against Shepaug during the BL finals.

[Photo] For NHS’ Sapack, Soccer is More Than a Sport

Brianna Johnson '25, News Editor
November 20, 2024
Tristan Van Dyke fights for the ball during the Northwest United Senior Night game on Oct. 26.

Northwest United Recognizes Seniors Prior to Win over Vinal Tech (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor
October 29, 2024
The boys varsity team huddles up before their game on Sept. 13 vs. Northwestern. The Chiefs will face Northwestern again in the Berkshire League semifinals.

[Photo] Defense, Work Ethic to Propel Chiefs in Boys Soccer Postseason

Zach Santopietro '28, Reporter
October 25, 2024
Lincoln Nichols (1) runs with the ball at the boys soccer game against Northwestern on Sept. 13. Nichols says that some athletes feel pressure playing in front of big crowds.

[Photo] The Fan Factor: How Student Sections Shape Athletes’ Performance

Eliza Butkus '28 and Maddie Garguilo '28
October 22, 2024
Vinnie Rose runs up field during a game earlier this season. Rose has scored nine goals through his first 15 games at Nonnewaug.

[Photo] Rose a Breakout Freshman for NHS Boys Soccer

Isaac Spagnola '28, Reporter
October 22, 2024

NHS Players and Fans ‘Flip’ Over Stankevich’s Throw-In (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 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.

[Photo] Curtin Shifts Administrative Gears from Fields to Classrooms

Audrey Doran '27, Social Media Editor
October 10, 2024
Girls soccer player Hailey Goldman, left, and boys soccer player Vincenzo Rose are the Chief Advocate's Athletes of the Month for September.

[Photo] Rose, Goldman NHS’ September Athletes of the Month

Chief Advocate Staff
October 10, 2024
Northwest United's Reed Woerner (11) kicks off with James Shaughnessy (22) on coverage. Woerner attends Shepaug and Shaughnessy attends Lakeview, two of the four schools that comprise the co-op.

[Photo] Northwest United Players Always on the Road

Sophia Caldarella '25, Reporter
October 8, 2024
Julia Longoria, left, and Ava Hustek pull on the tug-of-war rope during the Class of 2025 Senior Field Day on Sept. 27.

[Photo] Bees, Rappers, Superheroes and More Team Up on Senior Field Day (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

Addison Bushka '27 and Ava Hirleman '27
October 2, 2024
Nonnewaug seniors, from left, Jeff Bernardi and Thomas Lengyel, hold the spoon as Liam Sandor pretends to drink during the fall sports pep rally Sept. 19. The spoon is a longtime symbol of pride in Nonnewaug athletics.

[Photo] The Spoon: The Life and Greatest Stories of the Greatest Mascot in the BL

Bryce Gilbert '28, Reporter
September 30, 2024
Chase Heidorn (40) and Tristan Vandyke (34) runs with the flags to open the Northwest United football homecoming game vs. Thames River on Sept. 19.

Northwest United Cruises to Homecoming Win (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor
September 25, 2024
Nonnewaug girls soccer coach Adam Brutting, right, talks to junior Ella Quinn during a game earlier this season.

[Photo] NHS Girls Soccer Adjusts to a New — But Familiar — Voice in the Huddle

Nesim Iljazi '26, Reporter
September 24, 2024
Durkin Stankevich (4) wins the ball with force during the boys soccer game against Northwestern on Sept. 13 at the NHS turf field.

Boys Soccer Keeps Win Streak Alive vs. Northwestern (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2024
Nonnewaug's student section cheers for the Northwest United football team Sept. 13 when the game theme called for neon. The homecoming sports day Sept. 19 will be a gold-out to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. (Courtesy of Kyle Brennan)

Nonnewaug to Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2024
Hailey Goldman (11) jumps in excitement on Rosie Makarewicz (22) after scoring one of her two goals giving NHS the lead against Terryville during the girls soccer game against Terryville on Sept. 4 at the NHS turf.

Girls Soccer Opens Season with Big Win vs. Terryville (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor
September 6, 2024
Nonnewaug senior Scott Meyer, third from left, poses with his family and the CIAC's Gregg Simon, right, after receiving the CIAC Spirit of Sports Award at Nonnewaug's red-out pep rally Feb. 2.

[Photo] Nonnewaug’s Meyer Wins Prestigious CIAC Perseverance Award

Gianna Lodice '24, Senior Editor
June 10, 2024
From left to right, Nicole Cappelli, Kiley Stampp, Skylar Chung, Ireland Starziski, Maylan Hardisty, and Samantha Duncan all pose together before heading to their senior prom night. The Monday after prom is the traditional date for senior skip day. (Courtesy of Maylan Hardisty)

Monday After Prom Means Senior Skip Day

Deme Jones '26, Reporter
June 4, 2024
AP Chemistry student Ellie McDonald works in class after the AP exam. Many of the AP classes have one last project before the end of the year.

AP After Party: What Students Do After Testing Is Over

Juliana Bailey '25 and Deme Jones '26
May 28, 2024
The parking lots at Nonnewaug can become the battlegrounds for students seeking to have a car on campus.

Lots of Competition in Nonnewaug’s Student Parking Lots

Deme Jones '26, Reporter
May 23, 2024
Caroline Donnelly, a sophomore from Litchfield High School, runs with the ball in a game against St. Paul during a 2023 game. (Courtesy of Marianthe Glynos)

Can Northwest United Girls Lacrosse Live to See Another Season?

Deme Jones '26, Reporter
May 8, 2024
Northwest United's Juliana Bailey, left, defends the ball from a St. Paul player during the 2023 lacrosse season. (Courtesy of Marianthe Glynos)

Jones: Sometimes Girls Lax Players ‘Just Need to Hit Someone’

Deme Jones '26, Reporter
March 25, 2024
Nonnewaug senior Luke Cenatiempo looks over ASVAB materials in the College and Career Resource Center.

Students Use ASVAB Results to Plan Career Paths

Deme Jones '26, Reporter
March 18, 2024
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