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The Bobcat Prowl

The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Science teacher, Ms. Tuxbury, working at her desk to create and plan lessons for her chemistry classes.

Featured Teacher: Ms. Tuxbury

Hana Moustafa, Staff Writer January 3, 2024

From coaching dance to teaching chemistry, Ms. Tuxbury has been wanting to teach since she was a junior in high school. She first found teaching with dance, where she really enjoyed witnessing kids show...

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Italian Club

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2023

The Italian Club baked up some sweet desserts after school on Wednesday, December 20th with Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 105 to celebrate the holiday season.

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The East Windsor Hill Post Office located on Old Main Street in South Windsor Connecticut.

The First American Post Office

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor December 12, 2023

What is now a historical landmark within South Windsor, was the heart of a lively town seeking a new life during the 1700s, it is known as The East Windsor Hill Post Office. As you venture into this charming...

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The Science Olympiad Team at Cornell University on November 18th.

SWHS’s Renowned Science Olympiad

Emily Porter, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

The Science Olympiad is a club at SWHS where students interested in STEM fields come together to prepare for large science competitions. Throughout the year, there are three invitationals and one state...

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A flyer for the Islamic Culture Club. Join them every month to learn about Islamic traditions and Arab cultures. Created with Canva.

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...

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Peter Korchari (current SRO) and Jeremy Weiss (incoming SRO)  in room 101.

A Changing of the Guard

Ethan Sands, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

SWHS’s current School Resource Officer (SRO), Officer Peter Korchari is leaving SWHS on December 6 to work as a digital investigator. Officer Jeremy Weiss will take up the SRO position. Korchari has...

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The Writing Center tutors have been trained at UConn in order to model the experience of a post-secondary writing center.

Helping Students Become Stronger Writers

Maria Verly, Wire Services Manager November 30, 2023

Led by student tutors, and under the supervision of English teachers, The Writing Center Club's goal is to help students improve their writing skills in a comfortable and supportive environment. The club...

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The set up of the coffee house on Friday, where students presented their work.

The Inklings of SWHS’s Literary Magazine

Emily Porter, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Creative expression has always been encouraged at SWHS, especially in the Mind’s Eye literary magazine. Mind’s Eye is a student-run magazine that publishes student artwork and creative writing every...

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The South Windsor High School girls volleyball program hosted a community service event on October 19th with the organization Dignity Grows.

Dignity Grows with SWHS Volleyball

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor November 6, 2023

The South Windsor High School girls volleyball program hosted a community service event in their gymnasium on October 19th. The Lady Bobcats welcomed Dignity Grow’s representatives and immediately launched...

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Creating the most comfortable space in South Windsor High School, Mrs. Howards classroom is a space where students feel supported and thrive.

A Love for English

Unconfined to one grade level, Mrs. Howard has the ability to impact so many
Tiffany Castellon, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

A friendly face for all students who have ever taken a reading class, Mrs. Howard has long been the face of student growth in writing at SWHS. From running the writing center to teaching reading for over...

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