The Bobcat Prowl

The Boys Are Back!

South Windsor Boys Volleyball season has officially commenced!

Olivia Liegl, Staff Writer • March 28, 2023

Ending last season with a 12-7 record, the boys have big shoes to fill for the highly anticipated 2023 season. With head coach Ryan Mintzer-Woodcock and a varsity team of 12 members, senior Co-Captain...

Heavily Weighted Grading Scale

Is the 80/20 system hurting students more than helping?

Reagan Heafey-DeAngelis, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023

South Windsor High School's grading scale is a sour topic for many students. At SWHS, the grading system is 80-20. Assessments are 80% and learner tasks are 20% of a student’s grade. Knowing the material...

Family Sweetheart Dance

Family Sweetheart Dance at Parks and Recs Center is a Hit Amongst Adults and Children alike.

Eshal Irfan, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023

On February 10, the Valentine's Dance was held at the Wapping Parks and Recreation Facility Gymnasium on 91 Ayers Rhode from 7:00- 9:00 pm. Participants enjoyed light snacks, dancing, a photo booth, and...

Presidents Day

The Truth Revealed

Giovanni Righi, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

Presidents Day is famous for giving every student in America the long weekend they deserve. But the origins of this holiday may be more complicated than previously thought. Between 1879 and 1970, the...

Timeless Traditions

Clubs like Unified Theatre aim to revive the school holiday spirit

Maanya Pande, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

In elementary school, Valentine’s Day and various other holidays were treated with such importance and enthusiasm that doesn’t really exist at the high school level. That inspired the Unified Theatre...

Senior Night – Girls Basketball

Eliza Blanchfield, Staff Writer • February 21, 2023

Once a year, the community of South Windsor joins together to wish our senior student athletes good luck with their future. Senior night is no ordinary basketball game, the energy in the gym is ecstatic...

Gifts For Yo’ Girl

Angelina Bellizzi, Editor • February 7, 2023

Although it feels as if our wallets are still healing from Christmas, for those with significant others Valentine's day is right around the corner. Only one week away, given those who haven't gotten their...

The Black Student Alliance

Groundbreaking steps towards a more equitable SWHS

Olivia Liegl, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

Black History Month has officially commenced, and South Windsor High school is making great efforts to amplify the voices of those within the Black community. However, one club at SWHS stands out among...

Is Greek Life More Than Just Parties?

Shamyla Milner, Staff Writer • February 3, 2023

Everyone is very excited about graduating and going off to college. This is an exciting time, especially for seniors. College students go into these groups called Greek life. It helps them make friends...

SWHS Football Has a Female Teammate

Izabella McKenna, Editor • September 19, 2022

The Froshmore football team at South Windsor High School is off to a great start with the team being undefeated in their recent games against Farmington and Bristol Central. However, that’s not the...