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Speak Your Mind Challenge Means Every Ice Bucket Makes a Difference (VIDEO)
Anna Walkup '28 and Fiona Scozzafava '28 • May 21, 2025
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode Three
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode Three
Chase Heidorn '25 and Nathan Hayes '25 • May 19, 2025
Latest Headlines
[PHOTOS] More Than a Dance: October Homecoming Games Bring Nonnewaug Together
Delani Packet '29, Sadie Nichols '29, and Kailey Burgos ' 29 • October 23, 2025
Procrastination: A Habit That Won’t Go Away, but Has Consequences for NHS Students
Alisa Samodelko '27, Reporter • October 23, 2025
Switch Up: NHS Students Struggle with Schedules
Linneah Brennan '29, Reporter • October 23, 2025
NHS Boys and Girls Soccer Team Secure the Berkshire League Champion Title
Catherine Viveros 28' and Maddie Garguilo 28' • October 22, 2025
Nonnewaug’s Fall Pep Rally: An Exciting Success
Hope Davis '29, Reporter • October 21, 2025
Last Whistle Under the Lights: Field Hockey Senior Night
Hannah Torre '29 and Maddie DeGruttola '29 • October 21, 2025
NHS Wrestling Seniors Poised to Assume Leadership Roles for Season Ahead
Indigo Kimball '27, Reporter • October 20, 2025
Red, White, and Wins: USA Theme Brings Energy and Victory to NHS Volleyball
Deme Jones '26, Senior Editor • October 20, 2025
Harvesting Success: Christa Freel’s Senior Year Triumph
Keira Zupan '26, Senior Editor • October 20, 2025
With State Tournament in Sight, NHS Field Hockey Four Core Seniors Lead the Way
Lillian Crocker '29, Reporter • October 17, 2025
NHS Students Feel Challenges of School Budget in the Sciences
Omichi Jones '26, Reporter • October 16, 2025
One Day, Two Absences: The Block Schedule Dilemma
Maddie Holtman '29, Reporter • October 16, 2025
Cross Country Keeps Tradition Alive with 66th Invitational
Addison Bushka '27, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • October 14, 2025
Denman’s Decades of Domination: ‘Mr. Nonnewaug’s’ 20th Year Coaching NHS Boys Soccer
Catherine Viveros 28', Editor • October 14, 2025
ChatGPT Blocked – How Will Students React?
Alexa Lodice '29, Reporter • October 14, 2025
News
Freshman Taylor Carella diverts her focus from her schoolwork, a common form of procrastination. With the end of Quarter 1 approaching next week, students who struggle with procrastination may encounter additional challenges.
Procrastination: A Habit That Won’t Go Away, but Has Consequences for NHS Students
Alisa Samodelko '27, Reporter • October 23, 2025
Freshmen Sam Savulak and Hope Davis frown at their schedules. Many other students go through the same struggle.
Switch Up: NHS Students Struggle with Schedules
Linneah Brennan '29, Reporter • October 23, 2025
The senior student section cheers for their peers. The next moment, a point was scored for their team at the fall 2025 pep rally games.
Nonnewaug’s Fall Pep Rally: An Exciting Success
Hope Davis '29, Reporter • October 21, 2025
AP Biology students Mum Alam and Rachel Kalmanovsky complete an osmosis lab on chromebook. The materials for a hands-on experiment were unavailable.
NHS Students Feel Challenges of School Budget in the Sciences
Omichi Jones '26, Reporter • October 16, 2025
Freshman Madelyn DeGruttola has her head down in class. Increasing numbers of absences on block days due to illness has become a growing issue at Nonnewaug.
One Day, Two Absences: The Block Schedule Dilemma
Maddie Holtman '29, Reporter • October 16, 2025
Freshmen Julianna Fazzino and Maddie Holtman work on computers during class.
ChatGPT Blocked – How Will Students React?
Alexa Lodice '29, Reporter • October 14, 2025
Sports
Sophia Garguilo (3), a senior at Nonnewaug, walks through a tunnel made of field hockey sticks with her mother and sister (Madeline Garguilo).
Last Whistle Under the Lights: Field Hockey Senior Night
Hannah Torre '29 and Maddie DeGruttola '29 • October 21, 2025
Sean Crawfrod (top) wrestling New Fairfield at the team duals during the 2024-2025 season. Crawford is one the team’s key members returning this year.
NHS Wrestling Seniors Poised to Assume Leadership Roles for Season Ahead
Indigo Kimball '27, Reporter • October 20, 2025
On the night of September 3rd Anna Crocker (4) interrupting a pass from a player from Watertown. Crocker is one of four seniors who have grown the program from a mere two wins during their freshman season to a team contending near the top of the Berkshire League. (Photo Credit - Jason Scozzafava)
With State Tournament in Sight, NHS Field Hockey Four Core Seniors Lead the Way
Lillian Crocker '29, Reporter • October 17, 2025
Olivia Gwiazdowski blocks a goal on Sept. 30 against Lakeview.
Chiefs Girls Soccer Blackout Game Against Lakeview
Hannah Torre '29 and Madalyn DeGruttola '29 • October 9, 2025
Jonathan Cheung (65) performs a block in Nonnewaug's scrimmage vs Torrington. Cheung is one of the many varsity seniors who honed skills at the JV level. (Photo courtesy of Noreen Chung)
NHS Football Utilizes JV Pipeline to Replenish & Recharge 2025 Roster
Owen Fitzgerald '26, Reporter • October 3, 2025
From left: Everett Pierce, Luciano Pedros, Billy Herr, Boe Stokes, Brayden Whipple, Jonathan Cheung, Scott Viveros, Maia Colavito, Grace Rubacha, and Ella Quinn pose during the annual Red Out on February 7, 2025. Last year’s LLS team led by Whipple and Herr ended in success, as they raised the most money in the state, named student visionaries of CT. (Courtesy of LLS Facebook Page)
Last Year’s LLS Visionaries Set the Standard as New Leaders Rise
Addison Bushka '27 and Elliana Obolewicz '27 • October 1, 2025
Features
Freshmen Lillian Crocker (left) and Sophie Mehegan (right) wear trendy clothing while at school. Lillian wore a basic 2000s outfit, and Sophie wore a clean girl/Brandy Melville outfit.
In With the Old, Out With the New: A Critical Look at the 2000s Fashion Comeback
Hope Davis '29, Reporter • October 2, 2025
From left: Everett Pierce, Luciano Pedros, Billy Herr, Boe Stokes, Brayden Whipple, Jonathan Cheung, Scott Viveros, Maia Colavito, Grace Rubacha, and Ella Quinn pose during the annual Red Out on February 7, 2025. Last year’s LLS team led by Whipple and Herr ended in success, as they raised the most money in the state, named student visionaries of CT. (Courtesy of LLS Facebook Page)
Last Year’s LLS Visionaries Set the Standard as New Leaders Rise
Addison Bushka '27 and Elliana Obolewicz '27 • October 1, 2025
Mike Sturges of the NHS History Department teaches during one of his classes. Despite banning computers in his classes he still has students trying to use them.
Sturges’ Chromebook Ban Inspires Others to Follow Suit
Anna Crocker '26, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • June 11, 2025
Woodbury Middle School building sub Sean Butterly, right, poses with Kamden Blackman. (Collin Humowitz '29)
The Butterly Effect: From Fill-In to Favorite
Collin Humowitz '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 9, 2025
Poor sleep habits are correlated with poor academic performance. (Courtesy of Greg Pappas/Unsplash)
Packed Schedules Lead to Lack of Sleep, Poor Performance
Serenity Gibson '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 8, 2025
The Class of 2025 will throw their graduation caps this week; for the Class of 2026, the excitement and nerves of senior year start now. (Courtesy of JodyHongFilms/Unsplash)
Juniors Excited, Nervous to Become Seniors
Merije Iljazi '26, Reporter • June 8, 2025
NHS Ag/FFA
Woodbury’s FFA welcomed a new horse (Rock) on Sept 15th. Group photo of class and horses, Buddy (left), Rock (middle), and Scottie (right).
A New Hoofprint: Woodbury FFA’s Newest Addition
Keira Zupan '26, Senior Editor • September 18, 2025
Members of the Woodbury FFA pose at the Connecticut State Convention in May. (Courtesy of Jocelyn McDougall)
Five Woodbury FFA Teams Win State Championships
Ashlynn Graziano '25, Reporter • June 5, 2025
Juniors Lainey Scanlon and Tess Cuccia help younger students onto the hay wagon.
Young Minds Explore Agriculture at Nonnewaug
Ava Hirleman '27, Features Editor • June 4, 2025
Finnegan Magee, a junior at NHS, cleans pens at his SAE at Flanders Nature Center to ensure animals have a clean home. Ag students have a wide variety of SAEs that all entail different tasks, some work on farms, in stores, vet offices, landscaping businesses, etc. No matter the task, students make sure they are working their hardest.
SAE Offers Valuable Life Lessons and Work Experience to Agriscience Students
Caila Palaia '26, Reporter • June 2, 2025
The final results after both aquaculture classes help prepare for the boil. (Courtesy of Leanne Foster)
Aquaculture Class Hosts End-of-Year Crawfish Boil
Savannah Czerepacha '25, Sports Editor • June 2, 2025
Chapter Officers for the 2024-2025 year stand at banquet proud pf what they have been able to accomplish this year. From left, Christa Freel, Connor Cabeleira, Nate Berry, Abegail Diezel, Luciano Pedros. Chris Griffin, on the far right, received the Blue and Gold Award. (Courtesy of FFA Instagram)
FFA Banquet: Time to Acknowledge Dedicated Members
Ashley Blood ‘25, Reporter • May 30, 2025
Arts and Entertainment
Freshmen Lillian Crocker (left) and Sophie Mehegan (right) wear trendy clothing while at school. Lillian wore a basic 2000s outfit, and Sophie wore a clean girl/Brandy Melville outfit.
In With the Old, Out With the New: A Critical Look at the 2000s Fashion Comeback
Hope Davis '29, Reporter • October 2, 2025
The concept of this year's art show was a mystery until the week before the art show, which is this June 4-6.
NHS Art Show Set to Showcase ‘Common Thread’ of Creativity and Talent
John Wenzloff '28, Reporter • June 5, 2025
Music is part of many people's everyday lives. (Courtesy of blocks/Unsplash)
Music Impacts WMS Community Every Day
Arden Lee '29, Junior Chief Advocate • June 5, 2025
Claire Roger poses with perfection as the drama club gathers around her in this spring’s performance of Godspell. The dedication and life brought to the show could not be possible without their practice, focus, and teamwork. (Courtesy of Lila Rogers).
Drama Club Prepares For Another Dazzling Year of Spectacles Headlined by Dracula and Guys & Dolls
Rowan Boisseau '28, Reporter • June 4, 2025
J-Hope performs in Brooklyn, New York, on March 14 for his second sold-out show. His solo career has been amplified in the absence of the five other BTS members who are currently serving in the South Korean army, marking a meaningful hiatus for dedicated fans.
Eggers: BTS’ Upcoming Reunion Causes Mixed Emotions in Fans
Maria Eggers '25, Reporter • June 2, 2025
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode Three
Crumbl Cookie Critics: Episode Three
Chase Heidorn '25 and Nathan Hayes '25 • May 19, 2025
Trending Stories
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Christa Freel enjoying her time at the NSLC Veterinary Medicine Trip at Virginia Tech College. Freel is taking the extra step to prepare for college.
Harvesting Success: Christa Freel's Senior Year Triumph
Keira Zupan '26, Senior Editor • October 20, 2025
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Sophomore Katie Savulak struggles with her large amounts of homework.
Willis: Homework in High School Causes Stress in Students 
Morgan Willis '27, Reporter • March 28, 2024
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Lana Zupnick prepares to spike the ball on Oct. 8 at the USA themed Volleyball game against Northwestern. The Chiefs won 3-0.
Red, White, and Wins: USA Theme Brings Energy and Victory to NHS Volleyball
Deme Jones '26, Senior Editor • October 20, 2025
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The NHS girls soccer team poses for a picture post victory on October 21st. After a long season of hard work they earned the BL title. (photo: contributed)
NHS Boys and Girls Soccer Team Secure the Berkshire League Champion Title
Catherine Viveros 28' and Maddie Garguilo 28' • October 22, 2025