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
Neal Waites

Neal Waites, Features Editor

Neal Waites is a senior and the features editor for the NHS Chief Advocate. He is from Bethlehem and enjoys listening to music, reading, writing, and painting. When he graduates he wants to further his career in writing and journalism, and at some point in his life, hopes to travel to as many different places as he can and truly see what the world has to offer.

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COVID-19 isn't a thing of the past for many people -- especially those who suffer from long COVID.

COVID Conundrum: How Long COVID Has Affected NHS Students

Neal Waites, Features Editor
June 8, 2023
Many students complain about Nonnewaug's schedule causing sleep deprivation, but finding a better solution is challenging. (Quin Stevenson/Unsplash)

Waites: Different Schedule Could Fix Nonnewaug’s Sleep Situation

Neal Waites, Features Editor
May 1, 2023
An overhead view of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Chemical Spill in Ohio Shines Light on Mistrust in Large Corporations

Neal Waites, Features Editor
March 27, 2023
The Genders and Sexualities Club meets in the CCRC every Monday after school.

GSA Promotes Action and Acceptance

Neal Waites, Features Editor
January 17, 2023
Digital design students work on Adobe Illustrator.

Digital Design: Where Technology and Talent Come Together

Neal Waites, Features Editor
December 13, 2022
Ethan Moshier, who excels in ceramics, works with clay in the art room.

Nonnewaug’s Art Program: Where Creativity and Talent Thrive

Neal Waites, Features Editor
November 28, 2022
New Nonnewaug assistant principal Nicole Lewis works on her computer. She has worked jobs that range from teaching to caretaking.

Hard-Working Lewis Nonnewaug’s New Assistant Principal

Neal Waites, Features Editor
September 28, 2022
Entrance to Nonnewaug High School, where the next year awaits new students and new schedule changes.

No More Mask Breaks? Next Year’s School Schedule

Neal Waites, Reporter
June 14, 2022

What’s Up With The Water? Making Sure Our Water is Fit for Drinking

Neal Waites, Reporter
May 8, 2022
Roadkill is a common sight in highly wooded areas like the roads that surround Nonnewaug.

Road Kill: Nonnewaug’s Experiences and How to Prevent it

Neal Waites, Reporter
April 19, 2022
Nonnewaug junior Danni Syrotiak is one of the students who likes the 7:25 a.m. start rather than the idea of starting later in the morning.

Should the School Day Start Earlier?

Neal Waites, Reporter
April 11, 2022
A friendly and welcoming face, Mrs. Snabaitis has earned a reputation as one of NHS' kindest staff members.

Snabaitis the Health Professional and Lifeline of Nonnewaug High School

Neal Waites, Reporter
February 14, 2022
Mrs. Kathy Brenner, one of Nonnewaug’s Health & Wellness instructors , talks with her students on our soccer field about the benefits of living an active lifestyle. She can often be found in the gym, teaching P.E. to our school’s students, helping to combat obesity in our local area.

Physical Education: How the World’s 12th Most Obese Country Can Exercise Itself Back Into Shape

Neal Waites, Reporter
December 9, 2021
Caption: The Connecticut Garlic Festival is a prime example of a classic CT community experience that brings people together for an incredibly fun time. Using the power of garlic, as well as fun events and vendors, their Facebook page had this to say about the Garlic Festival--"Join us for the area’s most unique festival, every Columbus Day Weekend at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds! Fresh garlic and farm produce, garlic specialty food vendors, crafts, garlic food court, garlic growing lectures, garlic cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, amusements, and plenty of samples make this a must for the garlic lover. 250+ vendors. Bring the kids, and your appetite!"

How Our Woodbury Community Embraced New Faces from Far Away

Neal Waites, Reporter
October 28, 2021
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