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
Julia Gwiazdoski '27

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Junior Editor

Julia Gwiazdoski is a junior at Nonnewaug who writes for the NHS Chief Advocate. She lives in Woodbury and plays tennis and soccer for the school. She enjoys writing about sports and events going on at school.
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Senior Ella Quinn runs with the ball in last year's Powderpuff Football Game. The juniors had an upsetting loss over the seniors, but hope to secure a win this year.

Clash of Classes: Junior vs. Senior Showdown is a “Must-See Event”

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Junior Editor
October 28, 2025
Danielle Carroccio, the new coach for nonnewaug's cross country team, times her runners during a Cross Country practice.

[Photo] Loss of Multiple Coaches brings New Voices to NHS: How Will the Athletes and Staff Adapt to such Change?

Deme Jones ’26, Senior Editor
September 29, 2025
Danielle Carroccio discussing times with one of her runners. Carroccio realizes that developing a good coach- athlete relationship is integral to a strong team culture. This semester serves as Carroccio's first fall as coach and math department faculty at NHS.

Carroccio Quick to Jump into New Role as Cross Country Coach

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Junior Editor
September 23, 2025
Nonnewaug had four All-BL tennis players this year; from left, Jackson Brent, coach Nick Sheikh, Alex Tracy, Mason Norris, and Luke Primini. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug boys tennis/Instagram)

Chiefs Win Another BL Boys Tennis Crown

Audrey Doran ’27 and Julia Gwiazdoski ’27
June 9, 2025
Scarlett Ivey pitches against Gilbert earlier this season. Ivey is one of the top reasons why the Nonnewaug softball team went undefeated in Berkshire League play. (Arabella Rosa '25)

Chiefs Crush Softball Opponents En Route to Berkshire League Title

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
May 22, 2025
Nonnewaug senior captain R.J. Barksdale rounds third March 31 during a preseason scrimmage against Naugatuck. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Nonnewaug Athletes Spring Back Into Sports

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
April 22, 2025
Senior captain Katie Farrell (front) hits a ball on the Nonnewaug tennis courts last season. The team is gearing up for a fun season, starting with new Coach Pezzullo. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Nonnewaug Girls Tennis Looks Forward With New Coach Pezzullo

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
March 19, 2025
Nonnewaug students hold hands in the hallway during passing time. What's the line where public displays of affection become too much in school?

Gwiazdoski: School PDA is Not OK

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
February 13, 2025
Nonnewaug girls basketball players, from right, Aubrie Salisbury, Olivia Gwiazdoski and Savannah Czerepacha sit on the bench during a Jan. 3 game at Shepaug.

Girls Basketball Team Leans on Youth Amid Injuries

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
January 23, 2025
Ella Quinn fights for the ball against Thomaston on Oct. 8. (Courtesy of Josh Makarewicz)

Quinn’s Quiet Discipline Propels Soccer Career

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
January 6, 2025
Robert Metcalfe makes a 3-point shot at the Nonnewaug rivalry game against Shepaug on Jan. 2. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Nonnewaug Boys Seek BL Basketball Repeat

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
November 27, 2024
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
Ava Hirleman, left, and Jadyn Heron notice that the cafeteria patio is closed due to aggressive yellowjackets.

What’s the Buzz with All the Bees?

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
October 17, 2024
The new Woodbury Middle School volleyball team poses for a team photo prior to its first season as an interscholastic team. (Courtesy of Maria Duncan)

New WMS Volleyball Team Sets Bright Future for Nonnewaug

Sophia Caldarella ’25 and Julia Gwiazdoski ’27
October 2, 2024
Northwest United quarterback Brady Herman (25) rolls out to pass during the Workhorses' 21-20 win over Stratford on Sept. 13. It was Herman's first game as starting quarterback. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Herman Proves He’s Ready as Northwest United QB

Julia Gwiazdoski ’27, Reporter
September 19, 2024
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