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The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Picture of an empty Hall of Achievement displaying athletic records.

Does Anybody Actually Peak in High School?

Ethan Sands, Staff Writer December 22, 2023

In almost every high school movie from the 80s into the 2000s there has been the stereotype of the popular kids who “peaked in high school.” But does anybody really “peak” in high school? Personally,...

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Fans watch the Patriots play football at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro MA.

SWHS Students Focus on Fantasy

Ryan Rahman and Erik Montes de Oca December 7, 2023

Every week many of the students at South Windsor High School are interested in one thing, Fantasy Football. With the NFL season past its midway point, the students who are interested in football get a...

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The car rider line where students are dropped off by a parent in the morning before school.

The Drop-off Line

Elizabeth Sinclair, Editor November 29, 2023

South Windsor High School offers a variety of transportation options and ways for students to get to school. Some are very efficient, like the South Windsor Public Schools bus transportation, which does...

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For the past 50 years, the Open Choice program has offered Hartford students the opportunity to attend public schools in suburban towns and suburban students the opportunity to attend public schools in Hartford.

Making the Right Choice

The Choice Program creates equal opportunity for education.
Tatiana Walton, Aasrith Veerapaneni, and Max Schwartzman November 26, 2023

For half a century, the Open Choice program has been creating an opportunity, allowing Hartford and surrounding suburban students to break educational barriers. South Windsor Public Schools proudly participates...

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The Annex has been fully functioning for students and staff for the past three months, but as the weather begins to change, concerns about the commute between buildings come to the forefront.

Winter Wonders Await

Exploring the possibilities of the SWHS Annex amidst the anticipation of snowflakes.
Michael Wang, Guest Writer November 17, 2023

As winter encroaches upon South Windsor High School, a spellbinding, albeit slightly concerning, transformation envelops the SWHS Annex. Over the past three months, the SWHS Annex has proven to be a valuable...

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Ava Schunder walking down from the Taylor Swift concert wearing her new merch.

Why is Taylor Swift Re-recording Her Albums?

As Taylor's re-release of 1989 came out Friday, some fans are wondering what the motivation is behind this executive career decision.
Maanya Pande, Finance Manager November 9, 2023

This past Friday, October 27th, Taylor Swift released 1989 (Taylor's Version), making this her fourth re-recorded album out of six. Swift's fame has skyrocketed since she first announced her plan to re-record...

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An impressive display of a life-like grave yard complete with Grim Reaper, giant witch, and a grave digger. One of the highlights of the tour on Roy Road.

South Windsor’s Halloween Decor Tour

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager October 31, 2023

On October 13th, the town of South Windsor posted a Halloween Decor Tour Map to highlight some exceptional homes decorated for the spooky season.   Yesterday, my family and I took an hour out of our...

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The auditorium at SWHS awaits an audience to witness the talents of the music department.

No Longer an Underground Underdog

A call to support the Music Department
Aasrith Veerapaneni, Content Editor October 24, 2023

One of the strongest, and most underrated, parts of the South Windsor High School community has long been the performers of the Music Department. Featuring a line up of everything from guitar classes to...

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On college tour in New England. Featured above, the nursing college at UMass Amherst.

Trip to University of Massachusetts Amherst

Tatiana Walton, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Located in Amherst Massachusetts, UMass provided me, as a South Windsor High School student, with an opportunity to visit their campus. The scenery on the drive was immediately breathtaking. It seemed...

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Unorganized assignments and trash strewn around a frantic student’s desk.

How do Students Handle Stress?

Ethan Sands, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

High school can be a particularly busy time in a person’s life. Between school, clubs, sports, extracurriculars, work, and maintaining a social life, calendars fill up fast. As “Unit 1 review”...

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