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
Max Sorcher '27

Max Sorcher ’27, Junior Editor

Max Sorcher is a junior at Nonnewaug High School and a second year writer for the NHS Chief Advocate. Max lives in Woodbury, and he plays baseball for the school team. Max enjoys writing about sports.

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Joey Boyne takes off in a race earlier this season. (Courtesy of Nonnewaug track and field/Instagram)

Spring Sports Roundup: Softball, Track, Tennis Teams All Win BL Titles

Max Sorcher ’27 and Isaac Spagnola ’28
June 4, 2025
Sophomore Ashton Elsemore takes prep steps in the varsity baseball team's win vs. Thomaston. Elsemore has learned to cope with the stress of varsity baseball. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Keeping It Together: Real Talk on Dealing with Varsity Stress

Max Sorcher ’27, Reporter
May 2, 2025
From left, Carlos Mendoza, Fransisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte, Tyrone Taylor and Luisangel Acuna form the Mets Opening Day starting lineup. (Courtesy of the New York Mets/Instagram)

Sorcher: Why the Mets Will Be MLB’s Best in 2025

Max Sorcher ’27, Reporter
April 9, 2025
George M. Steinbrenner Field is part of the New York Yankees' spring training facility in Tampa. (Courtesy of GMSfield/Instagram)

Spring Training: Essential Warm-Up or Outdated Tradition?

Max Sorcher ’27, Reporter
March 24, 2025
A.J. Galante introduces the Danbury Trashers' new uniforms along with first signing in the team's second press conference in 2004. (Courtesy of A.J. Galante)

Minor League Hockey Legend A.J. Galante Returns to Hat Tricks

Max Sorcher ’27, Reporter
March 7, 2025
Florida Atlantic star point guard Johnell Davis clutches the trophy after winning the East Regional championship over No. 3 Kansas State in the 2023 Elite Eight. (Courtesy of Florida Atlantic men's basketball/Instagram)

Sorcher: 68 Teams Perfect for March Madness, So Don’t Fix It

Max Sorcher ’27, Reporter
February 12, 2025
Alex Pereira, left, and Glover Teixeira pose together after Pereira’s title defense at UFC 303. (Courtesy of Teixeira MMA & Fitness/Instagram)

From the Amazon to the Constitution State: Living Near UFC Champions

Max Sorcher ’27, Reporter
January 22, 2025
Westchester Express goalie Cam Packett, a Nonnewaug sophomore, defends the net against South Kent 15U AAA. (Courtesy of Kelly Packett)

Packett Proves He Can Hack It Among Top 15U Goalies in America

Max Sorcher ’27, Reporter
January 9, 2025
Many people enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. (Courtney of Jed Owens/Unsplash)

Giving Thanks: Celebrating Tradition, Togetherness, and Gratitude

Max Sorcher ‘27, Reporter
November 25, 2024
Among Nonnewaug's new staff members this fall include, clockwise from top left, Josh Kornblut, Katie Blake, Allison Buckley, Natalie Morrison, Steve Sorriero, Todd Gorski, Shannon Belanger, Kyle Tehan, and Alexandra Lacroix. (Max Sorcher and Isaac Spagnola)

Nine New Staff Members Share Their Journeys, Goals at Nonnewaug

Max Sorcher ’27 and Isaac Spagnola ’28
November 25, 2024
From left, Josh Zapatka, Max Lapke, Joey Boyne and Jackson Demers eat lunch and socialize during their break.

Serving Size Showdown

Max Sorcher ‘27, Reporter
November 13, 2024
Johnny Carrara eats an apple at lunch. Carrara is among students who complain about portion sizes.

From left Josh Zapatka, Max Lapke, Joey Boyne and Jackson Demer eating lunch and socializing during their break.

The Northwest United froshmore team celebrates after beating Kaynor Tech in the season finale last year. Many of these players need to fill key roles this year. (Courtesy of Northwest United/Instagram)

Sophomores Taking on New Roles in Fall Sports

Max Sorcher ’27, Reporter
October 1, 2024
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