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The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

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Bobcats Feel the Spirit

heck out the Prowl's video coverage of the pep rally.

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Display of apples from Bussa Orchards in South Glastonbury, CT.

Apple Fest Provides a Taste of Fall

Ethan Sands, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

Despite the gloomy weather, 5,400 people left their homes to come together for the sixth annual South Windsor Apple Fest this past Saturday. Apple Fest is an annual festival to celebrate the fall harvest while the weather is still warm enough for people to spend time outdoors. This year, the event...

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One of the most famous rides at the Big E, Midway the Ferris Wheel.

The Big E Bounces Back Stronger

Hana Moustafa, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

The Big E, also known as the Eastern State Exposition, is an annual event that takes place in West Springfield, Massachusetts. With its rich history, amazing attractions, and exciting entertainment, The Big E has become a beloved tradition for people of all ages.  One of the highlights of The Big...

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The South Windsor Farmers Market welcomes all residents every Saturday morning.

South Windsor’s Weekend Market

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor September 28, 2023

Rain or shine, the South Windsor Farmers Market has been held every Saturday this summer since June 3rd, 2023. Residents, local farms, businesses, and entertainers come together for locally-grown happiness for 3 hours every week.  “It gives a sense of community. You see the people in the community...

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With longer class periods, students have more opportunities to work collaboratively during class time. Above is an example of a class being focused in the longer periods.

New Schedule at South Windsor High School

Ryan Rahman, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

A new schedule was implemented at South Windsor High School for the 2023-2024 school year, changing from the previous drop schedule to a new block schedule. This is the first time students have experienced a schedule like this, and it was definitely a big change.   SW students now have 4 classes...

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The light hits the Wapping School sign on an early Thursday morning.

Walking from Wapping to the Annex

Ethan Sands, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

This year, SWHS presented a new addition to its campus, known as “the Annex”... or is it  “the Wapping building”?  SWHS’s new building was previously used as Wapping Elementary School, which closed in 2017. Some students, however, especially upperclassmen, still refer to the building...

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South Windsor Community members enjoying the Savage Brothers performance while in their lawn chairs.

South Windsor’s Concert in the Park

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor September 19, 2023

On Thursday, September 14th, families made their way to 220 Nevers Road where they enjoyed the South Windsor Parks and Recreation’s Concert in the Park. Many attractions were present at this event including food trucks, vendors, a kid zone, and live music produced by the Savage Brothers.  Families...

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The Wapping Fairs petting zoo allows people of all ages to feed and see baby animals such as cows, pigs and sheep.

Annual Fun at the Fair

Maria Verly, Wire Services Manager September 18, 2023

The first ever Wapping Fair was held in 1892. The main goal of this fair was to help fund the Wapping District School. With years with no fair, in 1945, the fair had a comeback to commemorate South Windsor’s 100 year anniversary.  But it was only in the late 40’s that the fair grew, and gained...

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The American Mural Project, located in Winstead, CT, which depicts workers from around America

The American Mural Project

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 by the scene in front of her. She was motivated to capture the scene there, but canvas space felt...

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The South Windsor High School Annex place in front of the building welcoming students

The SWHS Annex

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor 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 High School. “I believe that having classes in the annex building will provide more space for...

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