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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
Lila Farrelly '28

Lila Farrelly ’28, Editor

Lila Farrelly is a sophomore at Nonnewaug who writes for the Chief Advocate as a sophomore editor. She is from Woodbury, and in her free time she plays Softball and Field Hockey. This is her second year as a writer for the Chief Advocate.
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Junior Josh Zapatka (7) fights for the ball in a game against Northwestern on September 9th at Nonnewaug turf. Boys and girls soccer has seen a growth in numbers which fortunately helps this year's NHS boys soccer team which has increasingly relied on underclassmen to step up through a rash of late September injuries.

Boys and Girls Soccer Numbers Grow Rapidly

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
September 29, 2025
Junior captain Jade Rinaldi and freshman Gianna DeLorenzo pose after hitting home runs in a 26-0 game against CREC Aerospace/Bloomfield on June 2. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug softball/Instagram)

Softball Captains Help Freshmen Get Acclimated

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
June 3, 2025
Freshman Patrick Martinetto (20) pitches in a scrimmage against Holy Cross. Baseball pitchers typically can't pitch every day. (Deme Jones '26)

Nonnewaug Baseball, Softball Teams Balance Pitchers Differently

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
May 8, 2025
The attendance bracket hangs in the main lobby at Nonnewaug. The Chiefs groups led by Toby Denman, Kristen Pisano, Scott Parkhouse, and Becky Trzaski made the final four for the best attendance throughout March.

Competitions and Perks Incentivizing Improved Attendance

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
April 8, 2025
Nonnewaug principal Mykal Kuslis displays some of the vapes administration has confiscated so far this year.

As More Students Vape, Nonnewaug Staff Seeks to Help

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
March 27, 2025
Ashlynn Blum swings during her Rapids travel game prior to her meniscus surgery. (Courtesy of Ashlynn Blum)

Blum Returns to Softball After Season-Ending Injury

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
March 3, 2025
The Pomperaug Youth Softball team embodies camaraderie, according to Lila Farrelly. (Courtesy of Pomperaug Youth Softball)

Farrelly: Positive Relationships Make the Best Teams

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
February 21, 2025
The Nonnewaug baseball team shakes hands after a win in the 2024 Class M state tournament. This offseason, the baseball and softball teams are starting to prepare for another season with voluntary workouts. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Baseball, Softball Teams Start Workouts Long Before Hitting the Diamond

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
January 21, 2025
Freshman Gemma Hedrei goes through the handshake line during Nonnewaug girls basketball game against Shepaug on Jan. 3.

Nonnewaug Becomes Home For Hedrei

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
January 9, 2025
Shepaug field hockey's team celebrates with their fans after its 1-0 state championship win Nov. 16. (Courtesy of Miles Wilson)

‘Small But Mighty’ — Shepaug’s 2 State Titles Put Respect on BL’s Name

Anna Crocker ’26 and Lila Farrelly ’28
November 26, 2024
Since it's November people wonder when it is okay for people to celebrate for christmas. (Courtesy of jesoots/ unsplash)

When is Too Soon to Celebrate Christmas?

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
November 18, 2024
Maci Johnson sets up a spider web decoration during Trick or Treat Street on October 26th.

Behind the Scenes of Trick or Treat Street (PHOTOS)

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
November 4, 2024
The Nonnewaug field hockey team plays Northwestern on Oct. 10. They are one of four fall teams that shares the turf. (Courtesy of Jason Scozzafava)

Who’s on the Turf Today?

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
October 17, 2024
Former Nonnewaug landscaping instructor Tom DiMarco, left, talks to freshman parents and students about students options at the Ellis Clark Regional Agriscience Program during eighth-grade open house last year. (Chief Advocate archives)

Different Reasons Compel Record-Large Freshman Class to Join Nonnewaug

Lila Farrelly ’28, Reporter
September 26, 2024
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