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
Alyssa DeMarest

Alyssa DeMarest, General Assignment Reporter

Alyssa DeMarest is a general-assignment reporter for the NHS Chief Advocate. She is a senior at Nonnewaug and a first year journalism student. Alyssa plays field hockey and softball for Nonnewaug. DeMarest hopes to go to college to pursue a degree in forensic science.

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Participating in No Mow May is a great way to help pollinators, but precautions need to be taken to prevent problems such as an increase in ticks found in the lawn.

‘No Mow May’ a Great Way to Help Pollinators

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
June 10, 2022
The greenhouses were filled with many plants leading up to the sale. The day of the sale, the greenhouse was organized and prepared for customers to shop in.

April Showers Bring May Flowers to Nonnewaug

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
May 20, 2022
Nonnewaug has been working to make the school grounds safer for students, staff, and drivers. Speed bumps and signs can be spotted throughout the school for the purpose of keeping everyone safe.

Drive Safe, Follow the Signs

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
May 13, 2022
National Decision Day is May 1. This is the national deadline for seniors to make their college decisions.

Class of ‘22: Where They’re Headed

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
April 22, 2022
The greenhouses are filled with different plants including hanging baskets, vegetables, and container gardens.

Spring is in Full Bloom, and So Are the Greenhouses at NHS

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
April 5, 2022

DeMarest: A ‘Perfectly Fine’ Ranking of Taylor Swift’s Nine Albums

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
March 20, 2022
Beyond NHS, Hodges enjoys spending time with her children and getting out in the community.

Tie-Dyed Hodges Keeps Busy Outside of School

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
February 8, 2022
While our holidays may be filled with joy, pet owners shouldn’t lose track of how to keep their pets safe.

Ensure You Have a Paw-some Holiday by Keeping Your Pets Safe

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
December 17, 2021

Stay, Stay, Stay, and Read the Top 10 Songs of Red (Taylor’s Version)

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
November 23, 2021
With the holiday season approaching, local florists may have trouble keeping up with the demand. With supplies still hard to obtain, the increase in orders will likely be harder to fulfill.

COVID’s Continued Impact on the Floral Industry and Local Businesses

Alyssa DeMarest, Reporter
November 4, 2021
As of November 1, the CCRC will have had visits from over 40 colleges.

College Application Season Has Started, and so Have College Visits at the CCRC

Alyssa DeMarest, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
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