Nov 29th - Dec 23rd is that special time of year, the Holidays are officially here and students are officially starting to get burnt out, which is defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when one feels overwhelmed, emotionally...

Last week, the senior events for the class of 2022 were released. There are many different reactions from the students about the long awaited Senior Prom. The prom has been scheduled for June 3, 2022 at Sonny’s Place, a popular amusement center in Somers, CT.    Sonny’s Place offers many...

Cael: Amid my final year at South Windsor High School, as I cut through the tumultuous world of applying to colleges, what I hold gratitude for has shifted entirely. This year seemingly out of the blue came the surreal understanding that by next year I wouldn’t be just a South Windsor local. No longer...

As the school year starts to get into full swing, so does the new early release Mondays. The question is, what do people prefer more the new early release Mondays, or the late arrival Mondays?  Late arrival Mondays haven’t happened in a few years so lets catch up on them. For starters, they happened...

The homecoming dance will happen this October at South Windsor High School but with a twist. This year homecoming will be outside at night rather than in the cafeteria and will be open to only juniors and seniors. This year covid has impacted many schools and people with the things they can do. Many...

Going back to all in person studies at South Windsor High School, thoughts about going back to normal were immediately expected. Between Fall sports, in person clubs, and more coming back to life, the one topic that caught students eyes most was if SWHS will host a homecoming this Fall.  After hearing...

On November 14th, a wild, rich, and eccentric man with a top hat will be paying a visit to South Windsor High School.  In celebration of the 5-th anniversary of the 1971 “Willy Wonka” movie, the South Windsor High School theater club is putting together a production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.  The...

Football at SWHS has returned, and the Bobcats are back on the field. With the new season fresh on their minds, the team is looking for the positives of their long awaited football season.  WR Devin Decker states “I didn’t necessarily lose much with our season being taken. I’ve really gained...

Senior prom is most likely going to happen next May or June for the Class of 2022, says SWHS Principal Frank Rizzuto. Prom is one of the most important and memorable events for most students at SWHS. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the classes of 2021 and 2022 missed this opportunity during...

The seniors of the varsity girls volleyball team speak on their great season so far and the tough losses against one of their rival teams, RHAM High School.  Last season, the girls volleyball team was ranked second in the Central Connecticut East League, falling short by just one loss. The only team...

Student-athletes have to deal with 5-day a week practices and sometimes practice on the weekends, homework, AP classes, honors classes, projects, team drama, away games until 8-9 pm and so much more. Two SWHS athletes have expressed how they have been staying on top of their game this season and give...

Senior year is coming to an end for thousands of students across the country, a time for reminiscing, changing and adapting, and leaving behind a legacy to start a new future. In South Windsor, the students are either going to college, starting jobs, staying in the state or joining the military.   This...