Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

A view on the way into this year's themed corn maze, the mermaid.

A Family Tradition of Fun and Fall Festivities in South Windsor

Alex DeCiantis, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Foster Farm, located at 90 Foster Street in South Windsor, is a great destination for families looking to enjoy quality time together.  Established in 1790 as a dairy farm, Foster Farm has evolved...

Continue Reading
A moment captured in nature outside by a stream in the woods. (Ms. Tyler)

Smile for a Picture

Diya Krishna, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Tucked away in the basement of the SWHS building, Room 10 holds all the cameras and computers for editing pictures. It is the hub of creativity for the Photography Club. Jessica Tyler, the Photography...

Continue Reading
Organizers of the Vision Club, sophomores Dhanya Sanakkayala,  Alveena Suha, Levina Jerald and Disha Hosamani meeting to put together plans for their next meeting's speaker.

‘Vision’ into Future Careers

A look at the new Vision Club at SWHS.
Kayla Pinkin, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

South Windsor High School offers a large variety of clubs to meet the needs of every student. No matter what your interests are, there is a club for you. Whether that interest is art, music, games or participating...

Continue Reading
Weight lifter, lifting weights at a Matt Mills gym business Lighting fitness ( Lightning Fitness media team)

The Building of a Fitness Business

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

South Windsor has a plethora of gyms all across town, but none compare to Matt Mills’ Lightning Fitness. The 27,000 square foot facility has anything you’d need to achieve your goals with coaches,...

Continue Reading
Mr. Patrick Thibodeau was recognized at convocation as South Windsor School District's Teacher of the Year. (Mr. Duclos)

An Outstanding Teacher

South Windsor School District's Teacher of the Year: Patrick Thibodeau
Chayton Dempsey, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Patrick Thibodeau, a second-grade teacher at Orchard Hill Elementary School, has been honored as South Windsor School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2024. “I've had my own classroom for the...

Continue Reading
South Windsor Head Football Coach Dave Hodge motivating senior captain Nathan Tenney.

The Heart of SWHS Football

Featured Coach: Dave Hodge
Adam Albaghdadi, Nihaal Thakran, and Will Castelhano October 7, 2024

Head Coach Dave Hodge stands on the sidelines, his voice fierce but encouraging as the South Windsor High School varsity football team huddles around him. For over 13 years, Coach Hodge has been more...

Continue Reading
The newly created the band, Expired Milk, poses for a photo. (Cindy Rosa)

South Windsor Presents Emerging Band: Expired Milk

Parker Deleissegues, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Expired Milk is typically known as a rotten drink, but in South Windsor Connecticut, it’s recognized as a 6-piece band that was created at the beginning of 2024 and has already begun to perform. The...

Continue Reading
Seniors Meera Kannan and Roger Mao were two of South Windsor High School's finalists for the Merit Scholarship.

‘Sometimes good things come unexpectedly’- Words from National Merit Scholarship Semi Finalists

Shafia Javaid, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Bobcat Prowl met with two of the four semi-finalists nominated for the National Merit Scholarship.  The National Merit Scholarship is a non-profit program which...

Continue Reading
Sophmore Erin Fang at the leadership program over the summer presenting with her team (Lauren Hensel).

An International Initiative

Ethan Sands, Copy Editor October 1, 2024

As students grow up and go to high school, opportunities to help their community begin to present themselves. Clubs, volunteer organizations, and other programs of the sort allow adolescents to come into...

Continue Reading
Robinson rushes onto the field to tend to Nathan Tenney’s injury during a game against Bristol Central.

The Backbone of South Windsor Sports

Featured Athletic Trainer: Sara Robinson
Mia Ruiz, Social Media Editor September 30, 2024

Although many students may not know her, Ms. Sara Robinson is a well-known figure among athletes at South Windsor High School. As the school's athletic trainer, her expertise plays a key role in helping...

Continue Reading