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The Bobcat Prowl

Jack Huot

Jack Huot, Copy Editor

Jack Huot is a South Windsor High School senior who is interested in journalism and political science. Huot loves hanging out with his friends, reading, and making charcuterie boards. He is very involved in school clubs, priding himself in his commitment to others. He hopes that this year he will be able to focus on his leadership roles within clubs. So far in his journalism class experience, Huot has loved the positive environment of the classroom. He comes into journalism hoping to enjoy the class even more than he did in the class.

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[Video] Madame President Has Arrived

Jack Huot and Max Schwartzman
May 23, 2023

On the 19th of May 2023, Angelina Francesca Bellizzi was voted into office for President of the Class of 2024. Bellizzi, 16, went against Rayan Zaki and Olivia Kvadus. The race was close with Zaki, the...

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Sophomore students were published in an anthology after their work was selected by the Young Writers contest.

Sophomores Publish ‘Twisted Tales’

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
April 27, 2023

South Windsor High School sophomores expressed their creative side, creating tales of creatures and villainous antagonists in published mini sagas. Established in 1991, Young Writers allows students...

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Cars line up to escape the school after navigating through the traffic when school ends.

Dreading Thursdays

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
March 20, 2023

Cars line up to escape the school after navigating through the traffic when school ends.

As well as impressing coworkers, dressing up can also lead to more self-confidence.

Dressing to Impress: The Importance of Formality

Jack Huot and Anna Stapleton
December 13, 2022

Motivation to get back to work has become a chore amidst the aftermath of the pandemic. Workers who were used to working from home now have to get back into the routine of showing up at the office on a...

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The Consistent Commotion of The SWHS Roof

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
November 29, 2022

The roof above SWHS is constantly being renovated. Annoyed teachers frantically move to shut their windows due to the sounds of drilling and hammering at 7 in the morning. Sitting at their desks, students...

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Halloween costumes in this day and age.

The Oversexualization of Halloween

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
November 4, 2022

Children dressed up as innocent witches and black cats while wandering the street, house after house, smiling with their pillowcases and buckets in hand. The thought of Halloween as a child is exhilarating....

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Braun Wanduhr ABW 31 (silberfarbene Millennium-Edition) Clock.

Longer Lunch Periods: Is What Sounds Like a Dream Truly Enjoyable?

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
September 22, 2022

Lunch periods at South Windsor High School in past years have been rushed. Students from every table hurried to shove their Uncrustables into their mouths before the 22 minutes were up.  Now, students...

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Ms. Marvel and The Homage To Muslim Heritage

Ms. Marvel and The Homage To Muslim Heritage

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
June 13, 2022

After leaving Pakistan at a very young age, Iman Vellani moved to Ontario, Canada where she soon became obsessed with Marvel comic books having no knowledge that she was going to be a hero herself. Villani...

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Harry’s House Era: Is The Album Worth The Listen?

Harry’s House Era: Is The Album Worth The Listen?

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
June 9, 2022

It’s been two weeks since May 20th, the day Harry Styles released his new album, Harry’s House. Styles graciously gave us the album with 13 songs and a runtime of 42 minutes, which is enough time to...

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Gilded Glamor: Was It a Hit or a Miss At This Years Met Gala?

Gilded Glamor: Was It a Hit or a Miss At This Year’s Met Gala?

Jack Huot and Emily Osit
May 16, 2022

Ball gowns, extravagant hair, corsets, and exaggerated jewelry pieces are just some of the trends within the Gilded Age. Hosted by Anna Wintour every year, the Met Gala is a time for messages to be heard,...

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Classic Award Show Turns Into A Fight Club: The Events Of The Now Infamous Punch

Classic Award Show Turns Into A Fight Club: The Events Of The Now Infamous Punch

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
April 6, 2022

Shocking. Just one of the words that could sum up the events at the Oscars this past Sunday. The audience, whether in person or watching through a screen, was taken aback when Will Smith smacked Chris...

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Turning “DUIs” into “DIYs”: How Lindsay Lohan Amended Her Past Reputation

Turning “DUIs” into “DIYs”: How Lindsay Lohan Amended Her Past Reputation

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
March 10, 2022

Child star Lindsay Lohan is back, taking her reputation back through a series of new projects that include commercials, movies, and appearances on TikTok.   Lohan (35), the once child star,...

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Rihanna’s Pregnant! But Not What Fans Were Expecting…

Rihanna’s Pregnant! But Not What Fans Were Expecting…

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
February 15, 2022

Five days ago the pop music star and makeup mogul, Rihanna announced her pregnancy to the world via an Instagram post, but fans seem to be more concerned about the lack of new music.   The thirty-three-year-old...

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Turning A Passion Into Fulfilling Work: How A High School Junior Assists Another Community

Turning A Passion Into Fulfilling Work: How A High School Junior Assists Another Community

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
February 7, 2022

Manning’s leaming smile radiated through the facetime call. Her positive attitude and energy both worked effortlessly in reaching me through the phone. The different highlights of brown gleamed through...

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A Tale Dark and Stunning: Numerous Art Pieces of Mysterious ‘Banksy’ and Their Compelling Message

A Tale Dark and Stunning: Numerous Art Pieces of Mysterious ‘Banksy’ and Their Compelling Message

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
December 23, 2021

An artist from the UK remains anonymous, leaving his identity up to the public to decipher, all whilst creating graffiti art on alleyway walls to promote relevant messages about our dystopian society. ‘Banksy’,...

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Time is Ticking: Find Out The Last-Minute Gift Ideas From Yours Truly

Time is Ticking: Find Out The Last-Minute Gift Ideas From Yours Truly

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
December 8, 2021

Christmas is quite literally at our front doors, with not much time to gather gifts for all it can be difficult getting around to doing it. Here are different gift ideas that would not only come on time...

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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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The Inclusive It Bag: Why People Are Eager to Get Their Hands on the Telfar ‘Shopping Bag’

The Inclusive It Bag: Why People Are Eager to Get Their Hands on the Telfar ‘Shopping Bag’

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
November 17, 2021

Designer fashion has evolved and somehow devolved through the years, taking on different values abstractly or quite literally. The Telfar bag allows for the average day Joe[lene] to pick from a variety...

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Man of Steel Comes Out as Bisexual

Man of Steel Comes Out as Bisexual

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
October 29, 2021

On the 11th of October, the world was met with some unexpected news, the Man of Steel, America’s fictional bodyguard, comes out as bisexual. Although the character is not the same man we remember;...

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On The Rise: PinkPantheress

On The Rise: PinkPantheress

Jack Huot, Copy Editor
October 18, 2021

Mysterious yet inspirational, how a London-born teen pushes the meaning of modern-day pop all from her tiny bedroom. PinkPantheress started off posting her musical snippets to social media platforms...

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