The Bobcat Prowl

The American Mural Project

A Connecticut artist's stunning mural depicts workers from all around the country.

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager • September 14, 2023

In 1999, Ellen Griesedieck, a painter from Connecticut, was on an assignment in Washington painting the fabrication of the Boeing 747. While there, she got to know the workers firsthand and was inspired...

The SWHS Annex

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief • August 29, 2023

The South Windsor High School Annex Building has become fully functional for the 2023-2024 school term. This building will provide additional capacity for the growing student population at South Windsor...

2023 World Summit

Maria Verly, Wire Services Manager • June 6, 2023

The World Summit is a meeting between all the Modern World History classes. Students are put in groups of four to complete research on the economics, politics, and people of a particular country. The...

Goodbye, Pleasant Valley

Wednesday, May 31st was the old Pleasant Valley building´s Open House and a time to say goodbye.

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager • June 2, 2023

The town of South Windsor began new construction for their elementary schools in 2016-2017, starting with Wapping Elementary. Now, it has come full circle as Pleasant Valley, the last of the elementary...

Remembering The Fallen

South Windsor honors the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief • June 1, 2023

On Monday, May 31st, hundreds of South Windsor families made their way to Veterans Memorial Park to celebrate fallen soldiers. Each year, rain or shine, the South Windsor community comes together to honor...

The WGA Writers’ Strike

Jayden Ross, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023

Beginning on May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is partaking in an ongoing labor dispute against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers as a result of failed contract negotiations....

Madame President Has Arrived

Jack Huot and Max Schwartzman • May 23, 2023

On the 19th of May 2023, Angelina Francesca Bellizzi was voted into office for President of the Class of 2024. Bellizzi, 16, went against Rayan Zaki and Olivia Kvadus. The race was close with Zaki, the...

Science Olympiad

Katelyn Drenga, Editor • May 23, 2023

South Windsor STEM teams are dominating this year, especially SW SCIOLY(Science Olympiad), whose recent hard work has earned them a place at nationals in Kansas. Since the beginning of October, the...

South Windsor Strawberry Festival Preview

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor • May 23, 2023

On June 10th, the South Windsor Republican Town Committee will hold the 41st annual Strawberry Festival at Nevers Park. The festival will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and is a rain or shine event. Admission...

Breaking Down the Future of SWHS

Greta Lewis, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

With rumors now having been settled, students and staff finally have closure on how the schedule will operate during the 2023-2024 school year. There were multiple reasons for this schedule change, including...