Eliza Blanchfield

Pulling out all the Stops

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2025

Choral Spectrum competed on Saturday, February 8th, at the Tantasqua Show Choir at Tantasqua Regional High School in Massachusetts. South Windsor was one of five teams in their division, Large Mixed....

Driving towards Your “Dreams”

Diya Krishna and Eliza Blanchfield
January 17, 2025

As January comes to a close, South Windsor High School students enter their midterm season and teachers assess their comprehension of the semester's course work. For many, midterms are stressful,...

Loss of Access to PowerSchool; Cyber Security Breach

Eva Kamm and Eliza Blanchfield
January 16, 2025

On December 28th, 2024 PowerSchool experienced a security breach, which prevented South Windsor High School students from viewing their grades, schedules and other information typically made available...

[Photo] Holiday Spirit Week

Christianna Macchi, Staff Writer
December 20, 2024

On Tuesday, teachers and students wore flannel to school as part of Spirit Week.

South Windsor Residents Push For Change

Eliza Blanchfield, Mia Ruiz, and Elizabeth Sinclair
December 19, 2024

On Monday, December 16th, South Windsor student athletes, coaches and parents gathered together at Town Hall to express their opinions on the project regarding a new lit turf field and tennis court facilities. This...

[Photo] A Card-Sized Reminder of Past Policing

Chayton Dempsey, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024

SWHS school resource officer, Officer Weiss' baseball card that was utilized as community outreach when he was a patrol officer.

The 2024 Choral Winter Concert

Diya Krishna, Ananya Rawat, and Eliza Blanchfield
December 9, 2024

The South Windsor High School Choral Winter Concert took place on Wednesday, Dec. 4th, in the South Windsor High School auditorium, showcasing a variety of musical performances. The concert opened with...

[Photo] South Windsor High School Welcomes Upcoming Freshman

Lilliana Girouard, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

8th grade students from Timothy Edward's Middle School and their parents circulate in the high school cafeteria during 9th Grade Rising Night.

Mind’s Eye, Where Student Creativity Flourishes

Eliza Blanchfield and Ore Akinsola
November 17, 2024

South Windsor High School’s Literary Magazine, Mind’s Eye, accepts creative work submissions from all high school students. At the end of each school year, the magazine compiles student work to create...

[Photo] AP Gov Political Debates

Will Castelhano, Adam Saada, Adam Albaghdadi, and Shafia Javaid
November 15, 2024

Student primary debates are over and political party leaders have just selected their nominees to move towards the general election. They debate their difference on ideologies on certain issues within...

[Photo] Teacher vs. Teacher

Christianna Macchi, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024

The English department dressed up as emotions from the movie 'Inside Out" for Halloween.

Traffic Violations; a Persistent Issue in South Windsor

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2024

Traffic violations are common in South Windsor, but are not always addressed. Recently, attention has been brought to specific areas of South Windsor where these issues impact residents more heavily, particularly...

Brookdale Retirement Home Hosts Fall Craft Fair

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2024

[Photo] SWHS Celebrates Homecoming Spirit Week

Jane Carty, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024

Teachers and students swapped roles during this year's Spirit Week.

[Photo] College Fair Showcases Future Possibilities

Carlyn Tony and Parker Deleissegues
October 17, 2024

Vendors from colleges set up tables at the college fair for students to obtain information and ask questions.

South Windsor High School’s Annual Pep Rally

Carlyn Tony, Parker Deleissegues, Eliza Blanchfield, and Arushi Sharma
October 22, 2024

South Windsor High School hosts its annual Pep Rally to celebrate their homecoming game.

South Windsor’s Town Council Makes Strides Towards Unity

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024

On Wednesday, October 10th, The Bobcat Prowl was given a look into the steps Mayor Delnicki and her fellow Town Council members are taking towards improving their cohesion. On September 18th, Mayor...

[Photo] Don’t Be An Airhead

Kayla Pinkin, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024

Members of the SADD Club pose for a picture during their airheads campaign to promote safe driving.

Delnicki Committed to ‘Improving Communication and Transparency’

Eliza Blanchfield and Ethan Sands
September 24, 2024

As per a statement from Mayor Delnicki released on September 21st, Delnicki is not resigning from her position as Mayor. “I, along with my fellow councilors have agreed to work out our differences...

[Photo] What’s in a Name?

Chayton Dempsey, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024

Students together in homeroom enjoying their small break from school.

Mayor Delnicki Asked to Resign

Eliza Blanchfield, Ethan Sands, and Elizabeth Sinclair
September 19, 2024

The South Windsor Community Facebook pages were filled with comments regarding information released by the Republican Committee starting on September 18th, 2024. Fellow Republican South Windsor Town...

CT Siting Council Approves Cell Tower Build

Ben Zerella and Eliza Blanchfield
September 18, 2024

The Connecticut Siting Council approved the construction of a cell tower endorsed by New Cingular Wireless AT&T and Tarpon Towers on August 12, 2024. The location of the wireless telecommunications...

[Photo] A Futuristic Milk Man

Emily Dalpe, Andrew Kronenwetter, and Emma Cherubini
September 13, 2024

The Modern Milkman logo printed on a company cooler used to store delivered products.

[Photo] Tradition of the Annual Wapping Fair Upheld

Andrew Kronenwetter and Emily Dalpe
September 10, 2024

One of the animals shown at the Wapping Fair - a goat in its enclosure.(Emily Dalpe)

Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2024

On Saturday, June 8th, the South Windsor Republican Town Committee (SWRTC) hosted the 42nd annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair. What began as a small event held at the Berry Patch Farm in South Windsor,...

[Photo] Student Poet Joey Bemis to Read Aloud at Graduation

Ethan Sands, Copy Editor/ Opinion Specialist
May 21, 2024

Senior Joey Bemis' poem was selected to be read at this year's graduation ceremony.

SWHS Welcomes New Assistant Principals

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2024

During the month of May, information regarding the future admin team of South Windsor High School was released to the public. Mrs. Jessica Serrano and Ms. Anselma Yarde have been appointed assistant principals...

Students Make a Change in Their Community

Elizabeth Sinclair and Eliza Blanchfield
May 17, 2024

Each year, South Windsor provides an opportunity for students to apply and obtain a $200 Mini-Grant. Offered by South Windsor Youth and Family Services, along with South Windsor Alliance For Families,...

[Photo] Baseball Opening Day

Izabel Dzubin, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024

South Windsor Little League teams listening to Opening Day speeches.

[Photo] Adventures and Escapades Across Europe

Max Schwartzman, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2024

Students pose at on a terrace above the Palace of Versailles' gardens

SWHS Welcomes New Principal, Mr. Joseph LeRoy

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2024

On the morning of Tuesday, April 16th, South Windsor families awoke to an email containing cardinal information regarding the future of South Windsor High School’s leadership: Mr. Joseph LeRoy has been...

South Windsor’s Wapping Fair is Back

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2024

On a Wednesday afternoon in mid-March, The Prowl received an invitation to a meeting that had intentions of saving the Wapping Fair. David Prior, a South Windsor resident has taken it upon himself to revive...

Educational Adventures Across the Atlantic

Max Schwartzman and Eliza Blanchfield
March 16, 2024

Over April break, 102 students and staff will embark on an 11 day trip across France and Spain, getting to explore a place few of them have visited before. The trip's itinerary includes visits to...

SADD Club Proposes Deterra Bag Legislation to Fight Opioid Abuse

Eliza Blanchfield and Maanya Pande
March 12, 2024

Medication misuse is an issue that has taken the country by storm, with numbers rising steadily in the past few years. These issues often feel too big for young people to have any control over, but a group...

2025 School Budget for Connecticut’s “Outlier Town”

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2024

On Monday, March 4th, the South Windsor Board of Education’s 2025 Fiscal Year Budget was proposed to the Town Council. The proposed budget will play a role in funding the increasing enrollment in the...

Unified Sports Program Promotes Inclusion Locally

Eliza Blanchfield and Maanya Pande
February 12, 2024

Diversity and inclusion can often be overlooked in the world of sports, especially when it comes to those with disabilities. Strides have been made in recent years to rectify this, and the Unified Sports...

CIAC Developing High School Athletes

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2024

The 2023-2024 high school basketball season has challenged athletes to adjust their gameplay according to the updated Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference rules. CIAC changed its guidelines...

Storm Evokes a Cloudy Schedule

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024

On the eve of Monday, December 18th a violent storm struck the town of South Windsor. This storm would continue throughout the day, posing a risk to many South Windsor residents. The severity of the storm...

Elder’s Late Game Heroics Lift Bobcats

Eliza Blanchfield and Eli Schwartzman
January 9, 2024

On Monday, January 8th The South Windsor Boys Basketball team experienced a victorious comeback over Hartford Public with a final score of 46-41. During the first half of the game, the Bobcats struggled...

South Windsor’s Magical Mailbox

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2023

Every December in the small town of South Windsor, Santa places his jolly red mailbox at Nevers Park eagerly awaiting the letters that will soon flood the mailbox. Children of all ages can write a letter...

[Photo] First Annual PJ Day at SWHS

Tatiana Walton, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023

Students from Ms. Swan's sophomore winning homeroom in their onesies on the first annual SWHS pj day.

The First American Post Office

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023

What is now a historical landmark within South Windsor, was the heart of a lively town seeking a new life during the 1700s, it is known as The East Windsor Hill Post Office. As you venture into this charming...

History of South Windsor

South Windsor Basketball is Back

Eli Schwartzman and Eliza Blanchfield
December 7, 2023

After a rocky season last year, South Windsor Boys Basketball is ready to have an outstanding start. In the offseason, most of the players were playing on AAU teams in preparation for the high school season....

The Grinch Visits South Windsor

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2023

Dr. Suess’ literary creation was brought to life on Friday, December 1st by South Windsor Parks and Recreation at their annual Grinchmas event. The favorite storytime and holiday movie character was...

A Shiny & Bright Start to the Holiday Season

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2023

On Friday, November 24th the Wood Memorial Library and Museum opened its doors to the public to host the 13th Annual Gingerbread Festival, a beloved town tradition that runs through the month of December. The...

South Windsor Experiences Red Wave

Max Schwartzman and Eliza Blanchfield
November 9, 2023

In a surprising upset, historically Democrat-controlled South Windsor experienced a big Republican victory in Tuesday’s election resulting in a change in the town’s government. On November 7th,...

Girls Volleyball’s Strong Start in States Round 1

Pooravi Srivastava and Eliza Blanchfield
November 7, 2023

The South Windsor High School gymnasium stands were packed on Friday, November 6th for the girls’ volleyball first round of states between South Windsor and Manchester High School. The girls’ confidence...

Dignity Grows with SWHS Volleyball

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2023

The South Windsor High School girls volleyball program hosted a community service event in their gymnasium on October 19th. The Lady Bobcats welcomed Dignity Grow’s representatives and immediately launched...

Featured Athlete: Drew Monteserin

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2023

Check out the video on senior captain of the boys soccer team, Drew Monteserin.

The Legacy of SWHS Girls Volleyball

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2023

The South Windsor High School Girls volleyball team wrapped up their official season on Monday, October 23rd, finishing with a successful close to the season. The Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman...

Girls volleyball

[Photo] Colleges Are Coming To You!

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
October 26, 2023

College representatives visit students at South Windsor High School in order to give them insight into college life and their school's requirements.

Bobcats Feel the Spirit

Eliza Blanchfield, Max Schwartzman, and Tiffany Castellon
October 22, 2023

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

Featured Athlete: Joey Bemis

Nick Perez and Eliza Blanchfield
October 19, 2023

Highlight of amazing South Windsor High School football player, senior Joey Bemis.

featured athlete

South Windsor Digs Pink

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2023

Thursday, October 5th, was the South Windsor High School Dig Pink game, hosted by the girls' volleyball program. Raffles, baked goods, and entertainment from the volleyball teams showcasing their abilities...

South Windsor’s Weekend Market

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
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...

South Windsor’s Concert in the Park

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
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...

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South Windsor Parks and Recreation hosts a Kid Zone for the children at the concert.

The Lady Bobcats Are Back

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2023

Monday, September 11th marked the first official game of the 2023-2024 South Windsor Girls Volleyball season. The Lady Bobcats faced E.O. Smith High School securing a victory for the Freshman, JV, and...

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...

Annex