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Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief

Samantha Conti is a senior and a four-year journalism student. She is the editor-in-chief for the NHS Chief Advocate. She previously was the senior editor and sports editor. Samantha plays soccer, basketball and tennis for Nonnewaug. She enjoys writing about sports, fashion and entertainment.

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Nonnewaug senior prepares for their powderpuff matchup against the juniors at practice Nov. 18.

Inaugural Powderpuff Football Game Finds Itself on Nonnewaug Turf

November 22, 2022
Rico Brogna, left, coaches the Northwest United JV football team.

Brogna’s Back: Former MLB Player Returns to NWU Sideline

November 10, 2022
Nick Pannofino settles the ball Oct. 11 against Terryville. The Nonnewaug boys soccer team is the No. 2 seed in the first-ever Berkshire League tournament this week.

BL to Host First-Ever Soccer Tournaments

November 1, 2022
BLBB2Ks first gameday featured the Nonnewaug Chiefs vs. the Northwestern Highlanders.

Dzis Brings BL Basketball to Life with Video Game Simulations

September 28, 2022
Nonnewaug athletic director, Declan Curtin celebrates the Ted Alex Award with his all-star athletes.

Chiefs Rack Up Awards at Berkshire League Banquet

June 16, 2022
Softball seniors celebrate senior night with there teammates and family members.

Senior Athletes’ High School Chapter Comes to a Close

June 8, 2022
Sofia Pagnamenta and Marley Baker won their second consecutive BL title.

Dynamic Duo: Pagnamenta and Baker Put NHS Doubles on the Map

June 8, 2022
One way to stay safe from your target is by carrying an 8 pound watermelon.

Senior Assassin Tradition is Back, Bringing Senior Class Together

May 7, 2022
The Nonnewaug baseball team poses after a 14-2 win over Northwestern on April 11.

Sweet Revenge: Nonnewaug Baseball Starts with a Bang

April 11, 2022
Nonnewaug baseball captains Ben Conti and Jason Mauro watch the action during a preseason scrimmage at Naugatuck. The Chiefs goal is to win the Berkshire League title and make a run in the Class M state tournament.

Nonnewaug Projected to Bring Home BL Titles This Spring

April 8, 2022
The Thomaston girls basketball team won the Class S state championship March 19 by defeating Coventry at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Thomaston Girls’ Run to the Sun Draws Support from BL Teams

March 27, 2022
Char DAlexander, a junior at Nonnewaug finds her perfect, dream prom dress for Nonnewaugs prom.

Prom a Necessity for Every Girl’s High School Experience

March 8, 2022
Nonnewaug boys basketball coach Tim Fitzpatrick congratulates the Chiefs during a game. Fitzpatrick is in his first year as Nonnewaugs coach.

Fitzpatrick Brings Family-First Attitude to NHS Boys Hoops

February 10, 2022
Country singer Morgan Wallen is rebounding after experiencing a controversy involving his use of a racial slur in February 2020.

Morgan Wallen Comes Back After Scandal

January 11, 2022
Brendan Burke, a senior guard on the Nonnewaug boys basketball team, wore a mask on the floor like every other player last season. He said hes excited for the opportunity to take it off this year.

Basketball Players Excited to Trash the Masks

December 15, 2021
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team defeated the Litchfield Cowgirls, 4-0, on senior night Oct. 28 to win the Berkshire League title. Seniors included, from left, Skyla Starziski, Reilly Faraci, Paige Brandt, Lexie Bernardi, Sofia Pagnamenta, Ella Lupo, Marley Baker, and Eva Dos Santos.

Final Goodbyes: Junior Fall Athletes Bid Farewell to Senior Teammates

December 3, 2021
The Nonnewaug High School student section gets hyped up during the red out boys varsity game versus Shepaug High School. This was the rivalry game in March of 2020 just before Covid-19 shut everything down. (I uploaded this image in the assignment)

Putting the Pride Back in the Tribe – Nonnewaug’s Return of School Spirit 

October 20, 2021
Local fans of country music superstar Morgan Wallen are disappointed by the recent controversies, but are divided on whether he should be canceled permanently.

Nonnewaug Reacts to Country Singer Morgan Wallen Controversy, Cancel Culture

April 22, 2021
Sean McGee, Nonnewaugs Certified Athletic Trainer, has helped keep the NHS athletic program running smoothly amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

McGee Key to Chiefs’ Success

March 29, 2021
Social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter bring positive and negative impacts to society.

Social Media Seen as Double-Edged Sword in 2020

February 22, 2021
Genevieve Richmond holds her slab pot in leather hard form while her art class Google Meet is seen in the background.

Desjardins, Art Teachers Draw New Plans for Distance Learning

January 4, 2021
Traditional homecoming poses, like this one from Nonnewaugs 2019 dance, werent seen this year as homecoming was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crushed Seniors Hope to Replace Cancelled Homecoming

December 2, 2020
NHS science teacher Mr. Tobias Denman (seated right) dresses for the Halloween costume contest as Mr. Declan Curtin (left), Nonnewaugs Dean of Students & Athletic Director.

Incorporating Covid Masks Into Halloween Costumes

October 29, 2020
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