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NHS Chief Advocate
Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Nonnewaug High School's Chief News Source

NHS Chief Advocate
Grace Nelson '25

Grace Nelson ’25, Ag/FFA Editor

Grace Nelson is a senior at Nonnewaug High School. This is her second year of writing for the Chief Advocate and her first year taking on the role of being a senior ag/FFA editor. She is from Woodbury and is also a member of the agriscience program, currently taking ag production. When she is not busy writing for the Chief Advocate, she enjoys hanging out with friends and working. She is looking forward to writing about new changes and events happening in ag as well as new things happening in the community.

All content by Grace Nelson ’25
Amanda Pelosi, an equine massage therapist, was one of the instructors teaching the equine massage adult ag class. Assisted by Marisa Bedron, Nonnewaug’s equine science instructor, numerous members of the community signed up to explore new knowledge about horse management techniques.

Adult Ed Classes Expand Agricultural Knowledge to Community

Brianna Johnson ’25 and Grace Nelson ’25
March 26, 2025
Delphinium, the hereford that has found her home in the Woodbury FFA Program, enjoys her new pasture closer to the barn. She is now closer to the other animals to keep her company and closer to the people tending to her for easier and more accessible care. (Courtesy of Woodbury FFA Instagram)

New Fencing Starts New Beginning in the Woodbury FFA Program

Grace Nelson ’25, Editor
February 10, 2025
From left, Kyleigh Paige, Billy Calabrese, and Dylan Loring shovel dirt into a wheelbarrow to fill spaces left by old fencing. Students in the ag production classes contributed to new fencing around the ag pastures.

[Photo] Hands-On Agriculture: FFA Students Update Farm Fencing for Livestock Safety

Merije Iljazi ’26, Reporter
December 6, 2024
John Dominello's Advanced Culinary class prepares the individual cups that will be added to each box. These meals will be handed out on Dec. 5.

Nonnewaug’s Holiday Season Wouldn’t Be Complete Without Senior Luncheon

Ava Hustek ’25 and Grace Nelson ’25
December 4, 2024
McKayla Thomas, center in the camo hat, visits Nonnewaug to teach Katie Gorman's ag production classes about how to process a pig carcass. This is her second year coming in to teach students about everything that goes into pig processing and allow them to see it first-hand.

Pig Processing a Positive Practice for Production Pupils

Grace Nelson ’25, Ag/FFA Editor
December 3, 2024

Seniors Use PSAT Day for Post-Secondary Prep

Grace Nelson ’25, Ag/FFA Editor
October 28, 2024

Ag Students Pick Up Pieces, Rebuild from Flood Damage

Grace Nelson ’25, Ag/ FFA Editor
October 1, 2024
NHS Advanced Culinary students Eddie Longo (left) and Elijah Llanos (right) package minestrone soup for community senior citizens. The soup was created in collaboration with Woodbury Middle School culinary students. (Courtesy of John Dominello)

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

Grace Nelson ’25, Reporter
April 23, 2024
Advanced culinary students, from left, Brayden Altieri, Jaren Hunt, and Quinn Leonard talk to senior citizens making sure to get them their meals April 4. The Senior Citizen Drive-Thru is prepared and operated by John Dominello's culinary students.

Senior Luncheon Brings Community Together Despite Wet Weather

Ava Hustek ’25, Grace Nelson ’25, and Brianna Johnson ’25
April 4, 2024
Nonnewaug sophomore Chase Soto, right, works all around the country as a farrier, changing horseshoes and trimming hoofs with his father. (Courtesy of Chase Soto)

Soto’s Passion Welded by Relationship with His Father

Grace Nelson ’25, Reporter
March 25, 2024
Southington students had the freedom to choose seasonings for the chicken they ground during a visit to NHS campus. These three students poured a mix of seasonings into the meat before the sausage casing process. (Courtesy of Molly Allard)

Southington Looks for Guidance from Nonnewaug’s Ag Production Class

Brianna Johnson ’25 and Grace Nelson ’25
January 17, 2024
Instructor Kathleen Gorman fills the feed bags to prepare the holiday feeders for the week. The feed is separated by the animals it is for and the correct amounts.

Ag Students and Teachers Hustle to Prepare for Winter Break

Grace Nelson ’25, Reporter
December 22, 2023
Culinary instructor John Dominello, left, and culinary student Case Hackett help to deliver one of the 140 meals to community senior citizens Nov. 30.

Senior Citizen Meal Continues to Bring Campus and Communities Together

Brianna Johnson ’25 and Grace Nelson ’25
December 1, 2023
Nonnewaug agriscience teachers and students pose in Indianapolis at the National FFA Convention. Though the teachers are not actively in the class while at nationals, their responsibilities never go away and the students never stop learning.

Hidden Chaos Left in Wake of FFA Nationals

Grace Nelson ’25, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Agriscience director Lee McMillan reviews applications from eighth-graders to find students who will be joining the Nonnewaug agriscience program next year.

Agriscience Director McMillan Prepares for Eighth-Grade FFA Applications

Grace Nelson ’25, Reporter
November 3, 2023
Landscaping instructor Tom DiMarco talks to eighth-graders and parents about the various options the Woodbury FFA offers for students with different interests. Students can explore the lawn mowers and landscaping equipment in the six-bay garage.

Open House Keeps Woodbury FFA a Growing Chapter

Brianna Johnson ’25 and Grace Nelson ’25
October 16, 2023
At the Woodbury Fall Fest businesses set up their booths in preparation for the busy day ahead of them.

Woodbury Fall Fest Makes a Reappearance

Grace Nelson ’25, Reporter
October 2, 2023
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