Eliza Blanchfield

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief

Eliza Blanchfield is the Editor in Chief of South Windsor High School’s award-winning newspaper, The Bobcat Prowl. During her junior year Eliza is determined to maintain a high quality news site while teaching her writers the art of journalism. Outside of journalism, Eliza is committed to serving others and creating connections within the community. She holds leadership positions at the Unified for Underprivilaged Girls club and Dignity Grows non-profit organization. After high school, Eliza wishes to attend college and pursue a career involving journalism.

All content by Eliza Blanchfield

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

Remembering The Fallen

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief
June 1, 2023

The 2023 Memorial Day Parade comes to a close as the South Windsor community makes its way to The Memorial Day Ceremony.

[Video] Track and Field

Eliza Blanchfield, Greta Lewis, and Sydney Main, Staff Writers
May 26, 2023

South Windsor High School had a successful senior day against East Catholic. Closing out the season with a win, the team shares an inside look at the players and events they participate in on SWHS track...

Track and Field

Student Art Showcase

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2023

Thursday, April 27th, marked South Windsor’s 45th Annual Student Art Exhibit. Each year, art teachers in the South Windsor school district enjoy the privilege of submitting outstanding student artwork...

Ready, Set, Egg Hunt!

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2023

The annual South Windsor Egg Hunt begins at South Windsor High School. The football field floods with children to frill their baskets with eggs.

38th Annual Fishing Derby

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2023

Saturday, April 1st marks South Windsor Parks and Recreation’s 38th Annual Fishing Derby. Despite the dreary weather, the South Windsor community assembled at Frazer Fir Pond for a family-friendly fishing...

Risks

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2023

In 2020, The Promenade Shops at Evergreen walk rapidly lost the majority of their stores, leaving this shopping outlet almost empty. This year, the town of South Windsor is initiating renovations in an...

Evergreen Walk 2.0

Eliza Blanchfield and Sydney Main
March 30, 2023

South Windsor’s controversial expansion of Evergreen Walk is set into motion. Opposing views offered by Sydney Main and Eliza Blanchfield will lay out the risks and rewards of Evergreen Walk’s new...

Evergreen Walk

Jump into College Experience

Sydney Main and Eliza Blanchfield
March 3, 2023

Advanced Placement classes may introduce opportunities for students to expand their knowledge. However, these classes may only be useful for some students. AP classes may be extremely challenging, so it...

A Bittersweet End

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023

On Monday, February 27th, the Girls Varsity Basketball team participated in the CIAC States Tournament for the first time since 2016. The Bobcats hosted the Bristol Eastern Eagles for their final game...

Girls Basketball

Senior Night – Girls Basketball

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023

Once a year, the community of South Windsor joins together to wish our senior student athletes good luck with their future. Senior night is no ordinary basketball game, the energy in the gym is ecstatic...

Girls Basketball