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Gianna Santagata

Gianna Santagata, Staff Writer

Gianna Santagata is a sophomore at South Windsor High School, and is in her first year in journalism writing for The Bobcat Prowl. In her free time, Santagata likes to spend time with family and friends. She is an athlete outside of school as well. She enjoys baking and listening to music, and in the future hopes to travel the world. 

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Students playing basketball together during physical education class at SWHS.

From the Court to the Classroom

Aubrey Pugrab and Gianna Santagata
June 6, 2025

The health and physical education teachers are responsible for educating South Windsor High School students on healthy habits, exercise, mental health, and other important topics for students' overall...

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Freshman Aniron Pal stands in front of his science fair project 'Fumes to Fertilizer' converting methane gas to sodium carbonate. (Mrs. Quinn)

South Windsor High School’s Annual Science Fair

Gianna Santagata and Aubrey Pugrab
June 5, 2025

The SWHS 9th grade science fair took place on May 30th 2025, during periods 2-4 in the cafe, Hall of Achievement, and lobby. Students presented their projects on environmental problems and their solutions...

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Seniors share advice before they graduate on June 16th.

Senior Advice Column

Aubrey Pugrab and Gianna Santagata
May 21, 2025

Seniors share their advice with underclassmen before they graduate.

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Athletic trainer Sara Robinson wraps a player's ankle before a game.

Ankles at Risk

Gianna Santagata and Aubrey Pugrab
May 2, 2025

An inevitable part of sports, though something no athlete wants to experience, is injuries, so it is a good thing that SWHS athletic trainer Sara Robinson helps student-athletes.  Athletes at SWHS...

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Students were able to try out the drunk goggles to simulate the effects of being under the influence.

In Life, ‘Choices Matter’

Aubrey Pugrab and Gianna Santagata
April 10, 2025

Stephen Emt spoke to juniors and seniors about the extreme dangers of drinking and driving at an assembly at South Windsor High School on April, 7th. Emt bravely shared his personal experience with the...

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The aftermath of Principal LeRoy and Mrs. McGinn getting pied in the face.

Messy Math – Teachers Pied in the Face for Pi Day

Aubrey Pugrab and Gianna Santagata
March 14, 2025

Mu Alpha Theta, South Windsor High School's math national honors society, hosted a “pieing” event on Thursday, March 13. The event took place in the lobby immediately after school. Fundraising...

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St. Amand speaking at assembly about his process in founding his company, LecTec. (Jessica Tyler)

Learning About LecTec

Aubrey Pugrab and Gianna Santagata
February 28, 2025

South Windsor High School graduate Luke St. Amand spoke about his journey with his company, LecTec at an assembly at SWHS on February 25th from 1:00pm to 1:45pm. St. Amand spoke to SWHS business and...

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TEMS seen scoring amazingly, winning the game against Illing with a score of 64-43.

Incoming Freshman on Fire

Gianna Santagata and Aubrey Pugrab
February 27, 2025

Timothy Edwards Middle School’s boys basketball team competed in the Capital Regional Athletic League (CRAL) championship game against Illing Middle School on Friday the 21st at 3:15pm, where they took...

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Winners of the volleyball marathon pose for a photo at the end of the event.

Volleyball for a Cause

Emily Dalpe, Gianna Santagata, and Aubrey Pugrab
February 11, 2025

On Friday, February 7th 2025, the South Windsor for the Local Kids (SWFLK) club hosted their annual volleyball marathon fundraiser from 6-10pm in the South Windsor High School gym. All proceeds of...

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