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The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Victoria Tori Brindis posing in front a painting on the sidewalks of California.

Dancing Her Way Through the Unknown

South Windsor High School alumnae, Victoria ‘Tori’ Brindis, betting on herself to grow and succeed throughout the country.
Aasrith Veerapaneni, Content Editor March 6, 2024

Taking the massive leap into the unknown, away from everyone you are close to, is a feat not for the faint of heart. 2008 SWHS graduate Tori Brindis is no exception to this fact, yet when she wrapped up...

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Award winning graphic designer and founder of Casalino Designs, Catherine Casalino.

Creative Liberty Turned into Life-Long Career

Award-winning graphic designer and South Windsor High School alumni, Catherine Casalino, shares her journey on pursuing her passion for creativity.
Emma Cherubini, Copy Editor March 5, 2024

On a sunlit afternoon in Northern Connecticut, the voice of Catherine Casalino spoke over the phone from New York City, discussing her path to designing success. She passionately and gleefully spoke about...

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Mrs. Barrett standing outside her classroom in which she teaches Marketing.

Featured Teacher: Mrs. Barrett

Nicole Kamm, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

From having a 1% chance of living to becoming one of the best role models in South Windsor High School, Mrs. Barrett is someone students look up to, especially through hardships.  Mrs. Barrett has...

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Kerry Stephens holding up one of the many pots she created in front of the glazes she used.

A Creative Craft

Student uses innovation to create her own glaze for capstone project.
Lilliana Girouard and Zoe Gagliardo February 27, 2024

South Windsor High School senior Kerry Stephens has spent months over the summer, and school year, researching how to create her own glaze by studying the history of glazes used on ceramics.  Her research...

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Mrs. Powell, South Windsor High School chemistry teacher standing in her classroom.

The Formula for Success: Featuring Mrs. Powell

Avery Yelle and Jillian Yelle February 26, 2024

South Windsor High School's AP chemistry teacher, Mrs. Powell, has been a teacher for 21 years. In that time, she has inspired her students to excel in not only the classroom but also in life.   Following...

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The diverse foods that were prepared and served by the many groups.

Cooking Club Shares the Art of Food

Kaylee Turner, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

On Thursday, February 22nd, Cooking Club members gathered after school to create and design a variety of different foods to represent the numerous celebrations that occurred throughout the month of February. Members...

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Coach Goslin and the South Windsor Girls JV team celebrate a big win in overtime against East Catholic.

Girls Varsity Basketball New Addition: Coach Alex Goslin

Izabel Dzubin and Mia Ruiz February 22, 2024

Coach Alex Goslin is an exciting new addition to both South Windsor High School and the Girls Basketball coaching staff. When Goslin was younger, she attended South Windsor High School and won herself...

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Mitchell Marks on the night of the swearing-in ceremony for the Board of Education at South Windsors Town Hall.

A Fresh Perspective on Education

Emma Cherubini, Copy Editor February 15, 2024

On November 7th, 2023, South Windsor held a local election for the Board of Education, and with 2,914 votes, Democrat Mitchell Marks was elected as one of the 8 members of the Board, making him the youngest...

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(Disabled and able-bodied students playing volleyball together during the Unified Sports class).

Unified Sports Program Promotes Inclusion Locally

Eliza Blanchfield and Maanya Pande February 12, 2024

Diversity and inclusion can often be overlooked in the world of sports, especially when it comes to those with disabilities. Strides have been made in recent years to rectify this, and the Unified Sports...

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The girls basketball team celebrates Coach Raczkowskis 400th win after defeating Tolland.

400 Career Wins

Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Keith Raczkowski Reaches 400 Wins
Mia Ruiz and Izabel Dzubin February 9, 2024

On Monday, February 5, Coach Keith Raczkowski of the Girls Varsity Basketball Team received his 400th career win against Tolland. Coach Raczkowski has been long awaiting this milestone after coaching Girls...

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