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April 22nd, is Earth Day. This nationally recognized day holds its origins in 1969 after a catastrophic oil spill called attention to the destruction of the environment.

Earth Day’s Origins

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor April 27, 2023

Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, is a day reserved for empowering action in order to ensure the health and sustainability of the planet. There is a need for awareness by both humans and corporations...

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Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Zaino, Mrs. Balducci, Mrs. Hanchuck, and Mrs. Iacovelli are the incredible administrative assistant team at SWAHS.

Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day

School Administrative Assistants never fail to show us what it means to work as a combined unit behind the scenes of South Windsor High School.
Eshal Irfan, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, South Windsor High School celebrated Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day in a big way. Here at SWHS, we have eight administrative assistants in total those of who Ms....

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Hope Fournier

Traditional Education Trumps

Hope Fournier, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Many high schools have been taking the approach of letting students choose classes based on their career choice. Although many students and teachers believe this method would be helpful to students, much...

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Andreo Benitez

Impactful Experience

Andreo Benitez, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Picture this scenario: after 12 years in the general education system, on your first day of your new university, you’re finding yourself both lost and confused as you scramble to catch up on what everyone...

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Students from Mr. Savvides’ Video Game Design course learn how to code.

Should High Schools Pursue Career-Oriented Classes?

Andreo Benitez and Hope Fournier April 27, 2023

In order to help students better prepare for college and the working world, some high schools are taking to providing more career-focused education in order to make the transition into a four-year university...

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Featured Teachers

April 24, 2023

Check out these incredible teachers at South Windsor High School.

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Mrs. Whitmore is a history teacher at South Windsor High School.

Featured Teacher: Ms. Whitmore

Maria Verly, Wire Services Manager April 24, 2023

Prowl: What inspired you to become a teacher? Ms. Whitmore: “What inspired me to become a teacher was in fifth grade I was very very bad at math. I was terrible, so my fifth grade math teacher offered...

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South Windsor High School's graduation will be held this year at Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford on Thursday, June 15th at 4pm.

Graduation Update

Reagan Heafey-De Angelis, Staff Writer April 24, 2023

The day seniors have been waiting for since the beginning of the year is just around the corner: graduation. This year graduation is taking place on June 15th at 4 in the afternoon and will be held at...

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The JV boys volleyball team. From left, Sameer Gupta, Logan Luna, Ivan Chen, Coach Oakley, Samarth Basanth, Beckham Mills, and Rehan Shaik-hunday.

Featured Coach: Coach Oakley

Sydney Main, Staff Writer April 24, 2023

Prowl: How long have you been coaching? Coach Oakley: "Exactly a year now." Prowl: What is your experience with volleyball? Coach Oakley: "I started playing my sophomore year of high school when...

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Sophomores Meera Kannan, Taruni Pendyala, Smriti Rajan and Bhaavni Krishna debated in the 'Out Rounds' at the Old State House in Hartford on April 18th.

Debate Team Takes Home Win

Smriti Rajan, Guest Writer April 20, 2023

On April 18, sophomores Meera Kannan, Taruni Pendyala, Bhaavni Krishna and Smriti Rajan competed in Out Rounds with the debate team at the Old State House in Hartford. This was the final leg in a tournament...

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