The Bobcat Prowl

Adventures and Escapades Across Europe

SWHS students visit France and Spain over April Break

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2024

Staring up at the elegant steel-clad Eiffel Tower, watching the fairytale-esque French countryside roll by outside the train window, watching the cold green waves of the Mediterranean crash into the...

Educational Adventures Across the Atlantic

In preparation for the upcoming France-Spain trip, The Prowl sat down with trip organizer, Mrs. Ruiz, to raise excitement for the journey.

Max Schwartzman and Eliza Blanchfield • March 16, 2024

Over April break, 102 students and staff will embark on an 11 day trip across France and Spain, getting to explore a place few of them have visited before. The trip's itinerary includes visits to...

Madness of the Mammals

Adam Albaghdadi, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

March Mammal Madness is an annual educational event held every March. It is a global event where people around the world predict fictional battles between different mammals, and other animals, in a bracket-style...

SWFTLK ‘Dance the Night Away,’ raises $8,000 for local Children’s Hospital

Ethan Sands and Maanya Pande • February 27, 2024

The South Windsor For The Local Kids (SWFTLK) club held its 10th annual Nicki Cartier Dance Marathon on Friday, February 23 from 6 to 9 pm in the SWHS cafeteria. The event included dancing, games, speeches,...

Shock ‘Em South

Bobcats Upset the Reigning Class S State Champions

Eli Schwartzman, Web Manager • February 4, 2024

On Friday, February 2nd, the South Windsor High School boys basketball team hosted the reigning class S state champions Windsor Locks, pulling off a shocking 65-59 upset. This marks the Bobcats first victory...

Connecticut Doesn’t Support Student Journalism. Here’s How to Fix That

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief • February 3, 2024

As a state that prides itself on being the “Constitution State,” Connecticut does not extend the most fundamental elements of our Constitution’s First Amendment to the voices of the future, hindering...

Students Bet Big with Online Sportsbooks

Students across the country engage in potentially dangerous online sports betting

Ryan Rahman and Max Schwartzman • January 9, 2024

Editor's note: Given the nature of this article, all student sources have been granted anonymity to protect them from any social or legal reprisal Amongst teens, there exists a seemingly secretive world...

A Christmas Story Come to Life

The Dzen Christmas Tree Farm in South Windsor shares the magic of holiday spirit through the only Reindeer residents in Connecticut.

Emma Cherubini, Copy Editor • January 4, 2024

John Dzen, the owner of Dzen Christmas Tree Farm, has had reindeer on his property for the public eye for almost 8 years. The four reindeer are named Tuca, Belle, Rudy, and Dash. Tuca and Belle are...

Islamic Culture Club Celebrates Students’ Heritage

Hana Moustafa, Staff Writer • December 4, 2023

In February of 2023, the Islamic Culture Club was born. This club was founded to create a comfortable environment for Muslims and non-Muslims to learn about Islam, cultures, languages, and holidays. The...

The Grinch Visits South Windsor

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor • December 2, 2023

Dr. Suess’ literary creation was brought to life on Friday, December 1st by South Windsor Parks and Recreation at their annual Grinchmas event. The favorite storytime and holiday movie character was...