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Izabella McKenna

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer

Izabella Mckenna is a South Windsor High School senior and excited to continue her 4th year as a writer for The Bobcat Prowl. Izabella hopes to inspire people to be who they want to be regardless of what others think. She is a tri-sport athlete playing Football, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. After high school she plans on following her family’s footsteps by joining the service. She is joining the AirForce. She loves listening to Indie, 90s pop and rap, and Latin/Reggaeton. She plans on going into a law enforcement career when she is older. 

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Girls lined up ready in the set position awaiting the gun to go off.

Six School Records Broken

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025

Although the indoor track season has ended, several athletes delivered standout performances, including six who set new school records. The records span events from the Sprint Medley Relay (SMR) to field...

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Quebec Trip

On Saturday, February 7, 2025, Mr. Ly and his students took a trip to the city of Quebec. This trip an opportunity for students to practice openly speaking French and was made available to all students...

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Freshman Luis Lopez Casimir taking a picture before his 55 meter race at Yale track facility. (Lopez Casimir)

The Freshman Flash

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025

Luis Lopez Casimir is a freshman at South Windsor High School. Although it is his first year with the indoor track team, he has made a huge impact already. Being on the varsity team and competing at the...

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 Athletes at Cox Cage track facility warming up and preparing for their upcoming races.

40th Yale Interscholastic Track Classic

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
January 16, 2025

South Windsor High School’s indoor track team has been excelling this season, but it’s their varsity team that truly deserves some spotlight.  In track, there are different levels of competition:...

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The cold empty outdoor track used by the athletes for meet preparation.

Pre-season Report: Indoor Track

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024

The South Windsor High School 2024-2025 Indoor Track season started on Thursday, December 5th. Being almost a week into the season, athletes have already set  their goals and what they wish to achieve...

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Hispanic Heritage Month is dedicated to recognizing those of Hispanic and Latino descent.

Are We Celebrated Enough?

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. Under President Johnson, the celebration was just a week long, but under President Reagan, it was extended to a month in...

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South Windsor High School students turning in their cell phones

Locked Away

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
September 5, 2024

Walking into the ‘24-’25 school year, South Windsor High School students had lofty expectations for how they wanted their year to go. With a new principal, hopes were high until it came to the new...

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Bella Talks Podcast

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024

Bella is joined by Hailey Deptula to talk about the Morgan's Message game that Hailey is hosting on May 4th @home against Enfield.

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Student making money after learning about how to handle his finances.

Financial Literacy Classes Required

Izabella Mckenna, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024

The freshman class of 2027 marks the start of a new era for graduation requirements.  Public Act 23-21 legislation was approved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 138 to 12 and in the Senate...

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Indoor track runners lined up at the start of the race.

’23-24 Indoor Track Comes to a Close

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024

The 2023-2024 Indoor Track season has officially come to an end here at SWHS, with the Central Connecticut Conference (CCC’s) happening this past Saturday. The athletes worked tirelessly the week before...

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Sports Podcast

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023

Check out episode 1 of Bella McKenna's podcast series Just a Girl. In this edition, Bella chats about South Windsor High School sports.

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Drag Queen slaying down the street to kick off the Middletown Pride Parade.

Drag Queen slaying down the street to kick off the Middletown Pride Parade.

Anything and Everything

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023

On today's episode of Anything and Everything, Bella is joined by my teammates Val and Lauren to talk about Track and Field as well as what it's like to run in a man's world.

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Hartford Public Indoor Track Meet.  High school athletes racing neck and neck to the finish.

End of Indoor Track

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023

On February 7th, the SWHS Indoor Track & Field team walked slowly towards their bus to the Floyd Little Athletic Center. Everyone felt a lingering feeling about the weight of knowing they were competing...

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Bella McKenna, #42 getting excited before the game.

SWHS Football Has a Female Teammate

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022

The Froshmore football team at South Windsor High School is off to a great start with the team  being undefeated in their recent games against Farmington and Bristol Central. However, that’s not the...

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Victims of Robb Elementary School Shooting

Victims of Robb Elementary School Shooting

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
June 13, 2022

*Due to the nature of this event, reader discretion is advised*    Survivor - Miah Cerrillo Miah Cerrillo and a friend managed to get over to her dead teacher's phone and call 911 for help....

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An Inside Look: Puerto Rican Culture

An Inside Look: Puerto Rican Culture

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
December 20, 2021

Puerto Rican people are known as the happiest people on earth, with a world record of having 19 holidays on their yearly calendar. Puerto Rican culture has a mixture of just about everything, Taino culture,...

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Prowl Staff Thanksgiving Reflections

Prowl Staff Thanksgiving Reflections

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...

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Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Disaster

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Disaster

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021

Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival was a huge hit until it took a dark and tragic turn that led to 17 people from the ages 10 - 27 injured and 8 people from the ages of 14 - 27 dead.    According...

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How SWHS Student Athletes Manage Mental Health

How SWHS Student Athletes Manage Mental Health

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer
October 14, 2021

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...

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