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
Samantha Conti

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.

All content by Samantha Conti
Samantha Conti is a four-year journalism student and the Chief Advocate's editor-in-chief for 2022-23.

Conti: Journalism ‘Helped Me Finally Find My Place’

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
June 19, 2023
The Nonnewaug baseball team poses with the Chiefs' student section after beating St. Joseph, 7-5, in the Class M semifinals Tuesday at Muzzy Field in Bristol.

Chiefs Roll into Baseball State Final, but ‘Job Not Finished’

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2023
Nonnewaug students pose after receiving Dollar for Scholar scholarships at Nonnewaug's scholarship night.

Scholarship Scramble for Out-of-District Students

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2023
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team brought home a Berkshire League title in 2022, the 50-year anniversary of Title IX.

Conti: Title IX a Crucial Cause for Women’s Sports Opportunities

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2023
Max Wolff prepares to report what's happening within the walls of all the Region 14 schools to the Board of Education. Wolff has been named this year's Board of Education student representative.

Wolff’s Well-Balanced Work as Board of Education Student Representative

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2023
Many incoming college freshmen, like Samantha Conti, use Instagram to connect with other incoming freshmen to help choose a roommate.

Conti: Rummaging for Roommate a Risky Reality

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2023
Nonnewaug goalie Dylan Chung bats down a ball during the Chiefs' game against Shepaug last fall.

Conti: Berkshire League Deserves Respect, Not Jokes

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
Nonnewaug girls basketball coach Rebecca Pope, left, presents Madison Dannenhoffer with the Berkshire League's sportsmanship award in February. Pope just completed her first year as the Chiefs' head coach.

Pope’s Coaching Inspired by Experience with Auriemma

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2023
Colleen Hoover's popular book, "It Ends With Us," is slated to be adapted into a film.

Hoover’s Rise to Fame Lands TikTok-Fueled Author in Film

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
Nonnewaug will welcome back members of the 1970-71 and 1972-73 boys basketball teams when the Chiefs host Shepaug on Feb. 10.

Nonnewaug’s ‘Golden Era’ Team Returns

Samantha Conti and Allysa Calabrese
February 10, 2023
Nonnewaug swim made history by placing third at BL finals last year for the first time in program history.

Nonnewaug Swim and Dive Looks to Thrive in 2022-23 Season

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
Nonnewaug senior prepares for their powderpuff matchup against the juniors at practice Nov. 18.

Inaugural Powderpuff Football Game Finds Itself on Nonnewaug Turf

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2022
Rico Brogna, left, coaches the Northwest United JV football team.

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

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
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

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2022
BLBB2K's first gameday featured the Nonnewaug Chiefs vs. the Northwestern Highlanders.

Dzis Brings BL Basketball to Life with Video Game Simulations

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
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

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
June 16, 2022
Softball seniors celebrate senior night with there teammates and family members.

Senior Athletes’ High School Chapter Comes to a Close

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
March 27, 2022
Char D'Alexander, a junior at Nonnewaug finds her perfect, dream prom dress for Nonnewaugs prom.

Prom a Necessity for Every Girl’s High School Experience

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
Nonnewaug boys basketball coach Tim Fitzpatrick congratulates the Chiefs during a game. Fitzpatrick is in his first year as Nonnewaug's coach.

Fitzpatrick Brings Family-First Attitude to NHS Boys Hoops

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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 he's excited for the opportunity to take it off this year.

Basketball Players Excited to Trash the Masks

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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 

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 22, 2021
Sean McGee, Nonnewaug's Certified Athletic Trainer, has helped keep the NHS athletic program running smoothly amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

McGee Key to Chiefs’ Success

Samantha Conti, Arts and Entertainment Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Arts/Entertainment Editor
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

Samantha Conti, Arts/Entertainment Editor
January 4, 2021
Traditional homecoming poses, like this one from Nonnewaug's 2019 dance, weren't seen this year as homecoming was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crushed Seniors Hope to Replace Cancelled Homecoming

Samantha Conti, Arts/Entertainment Editor
December 2, 2020
NHS science teacher Mr. Tobias Denman (seated right) dresses for the Halloween costume contest as Mr. Declan Curtin (left), Nonnewaug's Dean of Students & Athletic Director.

Incorporating Covid Masks Into Halloween Costumes

Samantha Conti, Arts Editor
October 29, 2020
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