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
Katie Savulak '26

Katie Savulak ’26, Senior Editor

Katie is a third year editor for the Chief Advocate. She dances and plays tennis for Nonnewaug. She enjoys writing about news events and the Nonnewaug environment.

All content by Katie Savulak ’26

NHS Media Arts Students Receive Award From DMV Video Contest — And Drive Home a Strong Message

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
May 30, 2025
NHS advanced culinary class prepares mac and cheese with cheddar and parmesan. Cheese is a large part of culture-both in Nonnewaug and America and it's clear that NHS students simply can't live without it.

Savulak: Cheese Wars Ask Which Dairy Wonder is the Grate-est?

Katie Savulak ’26, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 8, 2025
This spring's Senior Citizen meal brought senior citizens from both Woodbury and Bethlehem--along with some fury friends-- to campus to enjoy a meal prepared by culinary students. The event followed a week after community senior citizens visited for a "Soup and Show" where community members enjoyed a viewing of the spring musical followed by soup prepared by NHS' advanced culinary students.

Stuffed Shells and Special Guests: Nonnewaug Hosts 16th Annual Spring Senior Citizen Drive-Thru Meal

Katie Savulak ’26 and Morgan Willis ’27
April 14, 2025

Let’s Talk Nonne: April Edition

Katie Savulak ’26 and Morgan Willis ’27
April 1, 2025
Katie Savulak and Sofia Daddona of Main Street Ballet perform in Dreamscape, a new contemporary ballet choreographed by Cristin Gordon. (Courtesy of Sylvia Davidowitz)

Savulak: Long-Term Effects of Dance Beneficial or Inimical?

Katie Savulak ’26, News Editor
March 13, 2025
Photo from Unsplash

The DMV Takes Back Seat in Students Route to License

Katie Savulak ’26, News Editor
January 21, 2025

Let’s Talk Nonne: Holiday Special

Katie Savulak ’26 and Morgan Willis ’27
December 20, 2024

Let’s Talk Nonne: Quarter 1 Run-Through (PODCAST)

Katie Savulak ’26 and Morgan Willis ’27
November 21, 2024
A community open house Nov. 2 will provide community members from Bethlehem and Woodbury an opportunity to see the completed sections of campus' building renovation which broke ground in February 2018.

NHS Opens Doors to Public for Community-Wide Open House Nov. 2

Katie Savulak ’26, News Editor
October 29, 2024
Deme Jones gives a high five to teammate Kristi Sundstrom during a swim meet last season. The swim team hopes to raise awareness of meets to earn the attention of their classmates as the season draws nearer. (Courtesy of NHS Swim & Dive/Instagram)

Is Three a Crowd? Some NHS Teams Experience Stunted Attendance

Katie Savulak ’26, News Editor
October 17, 2024
Dave Green delivers a speech to the Nonnewaug wrestling team before a match. Green has taught and coached at Nonnewaug for over 25 years. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug Wrestling/Instagram)

Green, the ‘Dad’ of Nonnewaug, Stepping into Retirement

Katie Savulak ’26, News Editor
September 25, 2024

Let’s Talk Nonne: Year-End Wrap-Up

Katie Savulak ’26 and Morgan Willis ’26
June 7, 2024
Nonnewaug freshmen discuss their worries about the testing, including potential AP exams, they have to take next year.

Savulak: AP Tests Aren’t That Stressful

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
June 6, 2024
Sophomore AP students Malynda Karam and Aubrey Fengler study for their tests. Many students at Nonnewaug focus on these exams for the first couple of weeks of May.

First-Time AP Testers Feeling Nervous but Prepared

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
May 3, 2024
Nonnewaug freshman Morgan Willis opens ChatGPT on her Chromebook.

AI Has Its Place, Just Not For Cheating

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
April 16, 2024
The sun sets during spring break in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 17, 2022.

Here or There? Some Travel, Some Stay for Spring Break

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Main Street Ballet students compete at the regional Starquest competition on Feb. 25. (Courtesy of Starquest)

Savulak: Dancers are Athletes, Too

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
March 25, 2024

Let’s Talk Nonne: Busy Start to 2024

Katie Savulak ’26 and Morgan Willis ’27
February 23, 2024
Nonnewaug social studies teacher Rebecca Trzaski, right, with Freshman Class Council members Hannah Keating, left, and Paloma Koemp. Trzaski holds Freshman Class Council meetings every Monday.

Trzaski Dedicated to Teaching and Fitness

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
January 17, 2024

Let’s Talk Nonne: Semester 1 Review

Katie Savulak ’26 and Morgan Willis ’27
December 22, 2023
Freshman Morgan Willis decorates her Christmas tree early every year. She is one of many students who begin festivities before December even starts.

Spirited Too Soon?

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
November 20, 2023
Freshman Morgan Willis fills up a water bottle from the bottle filler near the gym Oct. 20. This is one of the more preferred water fountains by students.

Students Throw Cold Water on Some of NHS’ Fountains

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
October 23, 2023
Rescue workers climb over and dig through piles of rubble from the destroyed World Trade Center as the American flag flies over the debris. (Andrea Booher/Wikimedia Commons)

9/11 Devastated but Bonded Nonnewaug Community

Katie Savulak ’26, Reporter
September 28, 2023
The stress and isolation brought on by the pandemic has left a slew of mental-health issues for people of all ages.

Pandemic’s Mental Health Impacts Last Longer than the Virus

Katie Savulak ’26, Junior Chief Advocate
May 19, 2022
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