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.

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Henry Keil (1) throws the ball to his teammate during the NHS vs. Holy Cross baseball scrimmage on March 28. The Chiefs won 13-5.

NHS Shows Progress in Early Scrimmages as Regular Season Approaches (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor
April 7, 2025
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[Photo] Jones’ Top Flicks

April 4, 2025
Ellie McDonald hands off the baton to Gianna Perugini during their race in the Girls 1600 SMR relay at the 2025 Indoor New Balance Nationals in Boston, MA, on March 14.

Girls Relay Team Shines at New Balance Track Nationals (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor
March 25, 2025
From left, sophomore Elliana Obolewicz, senior Ellie McDonald, junior Karli Brandt, senior Katie Farrell, and freshman Rosie Macarewicz, pose together during their game against Terryville this year. Even though this was early in the season, they prove that a team brings people closer.

[Photo] The Unforgettable Moments: What Are the True Meanings of Sports?

Savannah Czerepacha ’25, Sports Editor
March 19, 2025
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[Photo] Farrell, Sandor Named Nonnewaug’s CIAC Scholar-Athletes

Anna Crocker ’26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Nonnewaug athletic trainer Sean McGee, left, evaluates Northwest United football player Reed Woerner. Among this past season’s most devastating injuries were absences from wide receiver Derek Chung, who suffered a season-ending injury in November.

[Photo] Chmiel: Injuries Don’t Only Take You Off The Court; They Take Away Your Identity

Macey Chmiel ’26, Reporter
March 6, 2025
Brady Herman (5) carries the ball as he runs up to the hoop to make a shot on Feb. 7 during one of the annual rivals Red out Nonnewaug vs. Shepaug home game in support of LLS.

Chiefs Split Rivalry Doubleheader vs. Shepaug (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor
February 21, 2025
Nesim Iljazi warms up for a boys soccer game this past fall. Athletes need to be warming up like Iljazi.

[Photo] Crocker: Nonnewaug Athletes Need to Properly Warm Up

February 25, 2025
Mike Sturges of the NHS History Department is one of the many alumni who have returned to campus as a faculty or staff member. Whether it's a desire to give back to the Region 14 community, or rekindling a connection to where their passion for learning began, Nonnewaug's alumni add to the fabric of the school's culture.

[Photo] Alumni Return to ‘Create the Fibers of Nonnewaug’

Addison Bushka ’27, Features Editor
February 10, 2025
Thatcher Budris passes the baton to Jake Cenatiempo in the boys 4x200 meter relay on Feb. 1 during the Bethel Indoor Invitational.

Indoor Track Team Preps for BL Championships (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor
February 4, 2025
Catherine Viveros swims the 100 Fly in the Nonnewaug vs. Shepaug swim meet on Jan. 31. NHS won 91-88.

NHS Swim and Dive Cheers to Victory vs. Shepaug (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor
February 4, 2025
Dan Shelters (10) transitions from offense to defense on Jan. 29 against Newtown/New Fairfield hockey.

Hockey Team Resumes Winning Ways Against Newtown-New Fairfield (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor
February 3, 2025
Brady Herman (5) attempts to save the ball but lets it out of bounce on Jan. 27 during the NHS vs. Waterbury Career Academy game.

NHS Boys Basketball Takes On Challenge vs. WCA (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor
January 30, 2025
Members of the Nonnewaug Chief Advocate staff pose with their SNO Distinguished Sites award in the spring of 2024 after becoming one of the new programs in the country to earn the honor. (Chief Advocate archives)

Journey Through Journalism: Chief Advocate Evolves Into Award-Winning Program

Deme Jones ’26 and Juliana Bailey ’25
January 28, 2025
Junior Sophia Garguilo, center, prepares to run the 600 meters race during an indoor track meet on Jan. 6.

[Photo] Indoor Track Girls Setting School Records, High Bar for States

Elliana Obolewicz ’27, Reporter
January 27, 2025
Peyton Thomas (18) attempts to catch the puck on Jan. 15 during the Shepaug Spartans hockey game against Housatonic.

Spartans Rout Housatonic While Keeping Cool (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones ’26, Multimedia Editor
January 16, 2025
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