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Madelynn Orosz

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor

Madelynn Orosz is the ag/FFA editor of the NHS Chief Advocate. She is from Seymour and has a rabbit and turtle at home. At Nonnewaug, she is a captain of the softball, volleyball, and swim teams, a member of the Class of 2023 Class Council, and a player in the NHS band. Orosz is also part of the agriculture program, where she is serving as the Woodbury FFA Chapter reporter and does numerous clubs. She also shows cattle for the Woodbury FFA livestock show team and is on the livestock judging team. Orosz wants to major in vet science and become a large animal vet. She is excited to partake in the Chief Advocate because it allows her to stay engaged with talking about what interests her.

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Members of the Woodbury FFA celebrate a successful showing at this years state FFA convention June 2 and 3. The chapter brought home numerous awards and positions in state office.

Woodbury FFA Upholds Reputation at State Convention

Madelynn Orosz and Emma Cummings
June 6, 2023
IBoss, AdBlockers, and slow speeds greet students as they open their devices every day. These factors have led students to be on edge with their tech companions.

Bye Bye, Chromebooks: Seniors Ready to Leave Tech Companions Behind

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
May 25, 2023
The 2023-24 officer team of the Woodbury FFA was announced at the monthly meeting on May 10. This team was chosen after a multiple-hour discussion between the nomination committee members, current chapter officers and FFA advisors.

Nom-Com: Preparing the Future of FFA Leadership

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
May 25, 2023
The spring concert April 29 was a display of all the work done by the choir and orchestra during the school year. (Missy Orosz)

A Taste of Americana with the NHS Music Department

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
May 4, 2023
After juggling between school, an MBLE presentation, softball game and awards ceremony, Madelynn Orosz poses with Principal Pam Sordi and Harlow the rabbit, dubbed Mr. Harlow by Sordi.

Orosz: Sordi’s Impact on Me

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
April 27, 2023
With the passing of many popular hip-hop and rap musicians like Juice Wrld, fans crave closure. From wanting to hear the unreleased music or hear the artists samples as features on other tracks. Some may feel this is okay and should happen while others feel it is unethical.

Orosz: Are Posthumous Albums a Problem?

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
April 5, 2023
Brian Murphy is the new face of Region 14, becoming the new superintendent on July 1 on 2022. Since then he has made his friendly personality known to all members of the region.

New Superintendent Murphy Shows Visibility in Beginning of Region 14 Leadership

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
March 27, 2023
Emma Cummings watches the new Style Theory episode, detailing how the equation for finding the force of an object is the base to determining if having different kinds of shoes thrown at a skull, if it could cause damage. This is among the many topics and theories discussed among the multiple theory channels.

YouTube’s MatPat Leaves NHS Students Excited to Learn ‘Style Theory’

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
March 2, 2023
Students of Nonnewaug are among the many flocking to their local McDonalds to get a sip of the seasonal Shamrock Shake.

Return of a Favorite: Shamrock Shake

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
February 22, 2023
Farms work hard every day, no matter the weather, to provide food for the country. Despite efforts, many dont know where their food comes from and have lost touch with their local farmers.

Orosz: Shed the Blindfold and Thank Your Local Farmer

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
February 13, 2023
Students in AP Chemistry work to mix a variety of solutions to watch how the chemicals react to each other. This course is one of the most rigorous at Nonnewaug and help prepare students for their futures in science.

NHS Science Department Supports Strong Science Background, Alumni Grateful

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
February 9, 2023
Time flies when there are constant changes. Nonnewaugs class of 2023 posed for a photo at freshman orientation in fall of 2019. Since the image was captured, the group of determined students have overcame many obstacles and challenges thrown their way.

Experiment ‘23: Seniors Withstand Constant Changes at Nonnewaug

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
January 20, 2023
Nonnewaug students and staff members who wore ugly sweaters on the Tuesday before holiday break gathered in the lobby for a photo.

Pre-Holiday Spirit Week Another Successful Venture by Events Committee

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
January 19, 2023
Amelia Pillis completed her Eagle Scout project in November with the help of her scout troop, family and friends. This project will give many new opportunities for the local community.

Pillis Dedicates Eagle Scout Project to ‘Future of Agriculture’

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
January 6, 2023
Emily Lungarini tunes the orchestra daily and assists with class assignments such as listening exercises and melodic dictation.

Musical Mastermind Lungarini Turns Passion into a Lifestyle

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
December 8, 2022
Students provided an array of desserts for the inaugural Friendsgiving FFA event.

[Photo] “Friendsgiving” Kicks off the Start of FFA Holiday Season

Emma Cummings, Ag/FFA Reporter
December 5, 2022
Spotify Wrapped helps reveal the listening habits of users each year. How did Nonnewaug students listen in 2022?

Nonnewaug Wrapped: How NHS Listened in 2022

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
December 5, 2022
Members of the NHS choir and orchestra performed their own arrangements of classic movie songs. Their finale was a medley of songs from La La Land.

‘An Afternoon at the Movies’ with the NHS Music Department

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
November 22, 2022
Nonnewaugs junior and senior equine science class attended he 2022 Equine Affaire on Nov. 14. The event helped students gain industry connections and more.

Equine Affaire Encourages Passion, Education for NHS Equine Students

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
November 20, 2022
Competitions like the Quiz Bowl LDE teach students skills in teamwork, communication, study habits, a strong work ethic and public speaking skills. Members of the Connecticut FFA champion Quiz Bowl Team, from left, Abby Dizel, Liam Sandor, and Ashlyn Graziano finished 14th in the country.

FFA’s CDEs and LDEs Provide Foundation of a Successful Life

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
November 3, 2022
Sarah and Chloe Walsh are a force to be reckoned with this year at the National FFA Convention.

Walsh Sisters to Take on National FFA Convention

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
October 18, 2022
The Woodbury FFA Livestock Judging team was part of the NHS student group that competed in West Springfield. (Absent from photo: Casey Watson).

[Photo] Big E Prepares Students for National Competition

Jason Suess, Ag/FFA Reporter
October 4, 2022
The combined NHS orchestra will take the feats of combining the strings and wind musicians to the next level. Last year, the music department experimented with combining the groups, and because of the groups success being merged, the classes were merged to form a full orchestra.

NHS Music Evolves with Combined Orchestra

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
September 29, 2022
Ellis Clark posing with his class after a successful year of competition, circa 1930. His legacy is what keeps the program thriving to this day.

The Impact of Ellis Clark on FFA Members: 100+2 Years of Agricultural Education

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
September 13, 2022
Chloe Weaver has recently been elected Sophomore Block President for the 2022-2023 school year. Lets find out how she got here!

Weaver, ‘Rooted in Agriculture,’ Elected FFA Sophomore Block President

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
June 14, 2022
Stressed about not being sure when finals are? We got you covered!

Finals Frenzy: Long Stretch to the Finish Line

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
June 8, 2022
Chloe Bombero is one of many Ag students that has benefited from the SAE program; find out what the program is and how it helps students succeed!

SAE Program Sets up Ag Students for Success

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
June 6, 2022
The NHS music department marched in the Woodbury and Bethlehem to honor those who served on Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend Anything but Relaxing for NHS Music Department

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
June 1, 2022
Students in the NHS Physics department enjoyed attending Physics day at Lake Compounce. They were able to experience four rollercoasters and a variety of other rides to understand the topics they learned about all year.

Hands-On Learning: Physics Fun at Lake Compounce

Madelynn Orosz and Jacob Wells
May 24, 2022
The 2022 Class MM girls basketball championship consisted of Sacred Heart Academy beating St. Joseph, 52-50. Both are Catholic schools, and Holy Cross, another Catholic school, won the Class M championship against a public school. Notre Dame-Fairfield beat a public school for the Class L girls basketball championship. The only classes to not feature Catholic schools in these championship games were S, won by Thomaston and LL won by East Hartford.

Orosz: CIAC’s School-of-Choice Dilemma Hurts Vocational Schools

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
May 20, 2022
The NHS band, choir and orchestra came together to preform the senior song, Here Comes the Sun. WMS and BES music teachers also joined in for a great ending to this years concert.

Around the World with the NHS Music Department

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
May 2, 2022
College Decision Day 2022: Stress and Satisfaction

College Decision Day 2022: Stress and Satisfaction

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
May 2, 2022
Now matter how slow someone drives, people with low cars are struggling to adapt to the taller speed bumps.

New Speed Bumps: Another Bump in the Road for NHS Drivers

Madelynn Orosz and Jacob Wells
April 28, 2022
Lady the Goat was just one of many mothers to give birth this spring, lets check out all the new additions to the NHS animal science program!

Bundles of Joy Arrive in NHS Ag Department

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
April 21, 2022
Chapter Vice-President Joe Velky gives a pep talk to the 2022 public speaking contestants from the chapter. Velky won the state Extemporaneous Public Speaking event and placed bronze at the national contest. His coaching proved a success for the competitors.

District and State CDE and LDEs: Woodbury FFA is on Top and Plans to Stay There

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
April 20, 2022
Ag/FFA editor Madelynn Orosz dressed up her rabbit, Harlow, for Easter complete with his very own bow tie. Rabbits have become a symbol of Easter in modern day.

Easter 2022: Chiefs Celebrate Holiday to End Spring Break

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
April 18, 2022
On June 9th the senior class will swap Chromebook for coasters in an effort to create a fun filled day.

[Photo] The Last Hoorah: Seniors to Take Last Trip Together as a Class

Autumn Johnson, Reporter
April 7, 2022
Dont let the ups and downs of school take away from planning your spring break. The Chief Advocate has you covered!

Slumped on Spring Break Plans? We Have You Covered!

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
April 6, 2022
The current NHS schedule consists of three, 90-minute classes and a 45-minute class each day, some students and teacher wish for it to stay and others want it gone.

Schedule Speculation: Returning to Old or Staying with New?

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
March 30, 2022
The 2021-22 Nonnewaug swim and dive team had a successful season under new head coach, Abby Walsh.

Season in Review: Nonnewaug Swimming Makes History

Ben Stewart and Madelynn Orosz
March 18, 2022
Many people think a scoliosis diagnosis means you are unable to play sports; athletes with the condition have continued to prove them wrong, from the high school level up to the Olympics.

Orosz: Straightening out the Facts of Scoliosis and Athletics

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
March 14, 2022
Students and staff have the option to trash their masks on March 1st. Many are excited for a return to normal life.

Kiss My Mask Goodbye: Students Brace for Return to Normal Life

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
March 1, 2022
The beginning of solving the daily Wordle can consist of some basic words to try and get a hint on what the word of the day is.

What’s Up with Wordle?

Madelynn Orosz, Ag/FFA Editor
February 18, 2022
Lily the Cow and Madelynn compete in novice showmanship at the Goshen Fair. Showing cattle is such a contrast compared to sports.

Cows and Cultivating Crops: How the Ag Program Changed my Life

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
February 14, 2022
Nonnewaug students broke out all sorts of unconventional backpack replacements Feb. 7 for Anything But A Backpack Day to kick off winter Spirit Week.

‘Anything But a Backpack’ Trend Started as a Necessity

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
February 8, 2022
Pillis pulls back on a bow during archery practice at Boy Scout Camp. This is one of the many activities that make Pillis so versatile.

‘Well Rounded’ Pillis Makes a Splash In and Out of the Pool

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
January 25, 2022

New Year, Same Tech Friend: How NHS Students Benefit from the Apple Watch

Madelynn Orosz
January 11, 2022
Tater the chinchilla practices a “stay” command on a table in the small animal lab during a training exercise as part of the Animal Assisted Therapy class offered at NHS. This class teaches students the importance of the human-to-animal bond and allows students to work one-on-one with an animal at the school.

PODCAST: Chinchilla Chat

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
January 3, 2022
The skyline of the Nickelodeon Universe theme park inside of the American Dream Mall. This park is the anchor of the mall and features all your favorite childhood characters with fun for all ages.

The American Dream: An Indoor Escape

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
December 23, 2021
Survey Results: Pearl in first place, Scottie in second and Babu in third. Lets hear their stories!

Rescue Animals Steal Hearts of Ag Students

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
December 13, 2021
The crowd of Christmas-hungry people eagerly wait for the tree lighting to begin on Friday night in Bethlehem. This event is very special to the community and the kickoff to Christmas in Region 14. Photo

‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ with NHS Band and Choir

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
December 7, 2021
A few of the many busses that pull through the Nonnewaug bus loop daily. Outside of Region 14, buses from Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, Watertown, Bethel, New Milford, Region 5, Region 16, and Region 15 arrive daily to drop off Ag students.

Out-of-District Students Facing Results of a Bus Driver Shortage

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
December 3, 2021
The finale of the winter concert was the music department’s own arrangement of “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder. The concert featured students from all grades in the band, orchestra and choir. The music department has a record 9 agri-science students involved as well.

Music Department Doesn’t Miss a Beat in Return to Indoor Concerts

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
November 23, 2021
Students cheer for the football team during the homecoming game on Oct. 14. The student section was loud and helped contribute to the win by keeping spirits high -- a key to the Nonnewaug sports success.

Travel vs. High School Sports: A Synergy of Competition and Camaraderie

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
November 19, 2021
The Woodbury FFAs floriculture team earned a silver medal at the 94th National FFA Convention in October in Indianapolis.

Woodbury FFA Finds Success at National and State Levels

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
November 14, 2021
The skyline of the “Rollercoaster capital of the world” from their Ferris wheel.

“America’s Roller Coast”- Is it what it’s chalked up to be?

Madelynn Orosz, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Junior Class Council hosted Outdoor Halloween Movie Night on the turf field Oct. 7.

A Sweet Start to Spooky Season

Madelynn Orosz
October 18, 2021
Coming Out of the Dust: Two New Ag Clubs

Coming Out of the Dust: Two New Ag Clubs

Madelynn Orosz, Reporter
September 29, 2021
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