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The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Students in Interact made homemade cards for SWHS teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Judith Mohan, Staff Writer May 6, 2024

Teachers of South Windsor High School are being given goodies throughout Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6-10th as a form of appreciation for their hard work every day. They were also given handmade...

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Student fills in bubble sheet as was done when the SAT’s were paper-based.

Students Took The SAT Prep Course. How Did They Do?

Ethan Sands, Copy Editor May 6, 2024

South Windsor High School offers a semester-long SAT prep course in the fall to help prepare students for that year's spring SAT.  In accordance with the structure of the SAT, there is a math and reading...

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Wood Memorial Library, founded in 1926 by Willian R. Wood.

A Walk Through Time

The history of South Windsor’s Wood Memorial Library and its impact today.
Emily Porter, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

Through the past few decades, South Windsor has made a name for itself as a bustling and growing town. However, South Windsor also has a rich history and contains countless historical sites.  The Wood...

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Olivia Kvadus has been accepted into the Coast Guard Academy.

SWHS’s Newest Coast Guard Bear

Izabel Dzubin, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

For many seniors in South Windsor High School getting accepted into college is just one more thing on their to do list, to senior Olivia Kvadus, it means so much more. Kvadus was accepted into the United...

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Descending to Greatness

A tour through SWHS's basement.
Keerthana Toram and Pooravi Srivastava April 22, 2024

Check out the exciting classes offered in the basement.

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Tech education teacher and Bobcat Nation News advisor in front of the tool wall in the woodworking classroom.

SWHS’s Jack of All Trades

Featured teacher: Mr. Jarvis
Andrew Kronnenwetter, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

Broadcast news, woodworking, and construction teacher, Mr. Joseph Jarvis has been a huge part of SWHS’ entertainment and news programs, giving students exemplary experiences for years.  Jarvis teaches...

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Big Dawg Home Improvement

Annalyse McKenna, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

Local business Big Dawg Home Improvements is a thriving business in the South Windsor community. This small business was started by a veteran, a father of 5, and a husband, Matthew McKenna. McKenna’s...

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Barbara Eddy, ASL teacher in her classroom on the second floor.

Eddy Wraps up her Final Year Teaching at SWHS

Ethan Sands, Copy Editor April 19, 2024

After nearly 20 years of service in the South Windsor School District, SWHS’s American Sign Language (ASL) teacher Barbara Eddy is retiring in June 2024. She has taught at SWHS since 2010, starting as...

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Two customers walking into the front of Mexicali located in South Windsor.

Mexicali Gives Back to the Community

Gwen Giard, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Opening in 2015, Mexicali has been the go-to Mexican restaurant for many South Windsor residents for almost 10 years. With a fun and family-oriented atmosphere, and an impeccable cuisine, Mexicali has...

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The alternative education program is located in the Annex on SWHS's campus.

South Windsor High School’s Alternative Education Program

Lexi Westbrook, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Located in the South Windsor High School Annex, South Windsor’s alternative education program is bringing new learning to many students, ranging from freshman through seniors. Headed by science teacher...

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