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The view of the Blue Spruce Open Space from Frazer Fir Pond.

How to Spend a Snow Day in South Windsor?

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2023

Picture this: You’ve woken up late in the morning, the ground is covered in snow, and you’ve nowhere to go. What would you spend the day doing - or not doing? With almost half a foot of snow on the ground, the winter storm of February 28th provided a much appreciated day off to SWHS students and...

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The Beautiful Snowy City Center of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

Vers le Grand Nord Blanc (To the Great White North)

Victoria Davies, Guest Writer February 26, 2023

The Quebec Trip started off as speculation around the language department. It definitely made the French students excited, since most students had yet to have a field trip because of Covid. But once we got the okay for the trip, planning started immediately. French teacher, Moussa Ly, had helped to...

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Unified Theatre is helping to bring back Valentines Day card exchange.

Timeless Traditions

Maanya Pande, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

In elementary school, Valentine’s Day and various other holidays were treated with such importance and enthusiasm that doesn’t really exist at the high school level. That inspired the Unified Theatre Club to host their own Valentine’s Day Party on Monday, February 13th. The Valentine’s party...

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Students pushing through work knowing February break is near.

Short, but Needed Break

Tyler Romero, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

We have now entered the month of February, and this means we get a nice little break. This is a very exciting time for students. Many students schedule to go out of state with family or friends to have a good time.  This break will take place from Thursday, February 16th to Monday, February 20th,...

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 All of the Student of the Month award winners for December

Student of the Month

Zach Morison, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

The top students, selected by staff each month, are picked for Student of the Month. These students show exemplary effort and inspire their fellow students around them. The SWHS students of the month conveys some of our school's Portrait of a Graduate core values, resiliency, curiosity, and leadership....

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The Black Student Alliance

The Black Student Alliance

Olivia Liegl, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

Black History Month has officially commenced, and South Windsor High school is making great efforts to amplify the voices of those within the Black community. However, one club at SWHS stands out among the rest. The Black Student Alliance, or BSA, is a club with over two dozen members, dedicated to celebrating...

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A performance during the most recent meeting.

A Celebration of Music and Talent

Aasrith Veerapaneni, Staff Writer January 13, 2023

A new salute to the musically talented students of South Windsor High School. This musical celebration is a place where students can come together and put on a performance for each other. Under direction of Mr. Jeremiah Crowley, the guitar and electronic music teacher at South Windsor High School. This...

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Bobcat ambassadors having a luncheon together.

New? No Problem

Mikaylee Winn, Public Relations Editor January 13, 2023

Whether you’re a new, existing, or transfer student, most people face social anxiety of “being the new kid.” Feeling singled out and alone isn’t desirable for anyone but the Bobcat Ambassador Club changes that. What does the Bobcat Ambassador club do? They are a group of students from different...

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Mrs. Flachsbarts Period 6 AP Lang Class exchanging gifts and holiday cheer.

Ready for the Holidays: AP Lang Secret Santa

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2022

Tis’ the season to be jolly and merry, especially in Mrs. Flachsbart’s period 6 AP Lang class, which participated in a student run “Secret Santa” gift exchange on December 20th. Occurring right before Christmas and during Hanukkah, the exchange created much cheer amongst the students.  Juniors,...

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The True Meaning of Christmas

The True Meaning of Christmas

Emily Osit, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 22, 2022

December 25th is right around the corner. The first snow, shelves overflowing with toys, holiday wish lists, light shows, and more, the holiday season is arguably one of the best times of the year. From spending time with family and friends, to showing appreciation to your loved ones, SWHS students were...

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DECA Coat Drive

DECA Coat Drive

Keerthana Vadivelan, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

 Fall is over, temperatures are dropping rapidly, and it is officially coat season. Did you buy a brand new coat or does your old one fit you? Whichever the case is, I bet you still have a coat that you have outgrown or one that you don’t use anymore. So, instead of throwing it away in the trash,...

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The Consistent Commotion of The SWHS Roof

Jack Huot, Copy Editor November 29, 2022

The roof above SWHS is constantly being renovated. Annoyed teachers frantically move to shut their windows due to the sounds of drilling and hammering at 7 in the morning. Sitting at their desks, students attempt to retain the lessons in the classroom while they make an effort to ignore their noisy surroundings. Modernize,...

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