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The Bobcat Prowl
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The Bobcat Prowl
Jane Carty

Jane Carty, Staff Writer

Jane Carty is a sophomore at South Windsor High School and this is her first year writing for The Bobcat Prowl. She runs for the girls cross country team in the fall, and is a part of the student government. In her free time Jane enjoys dancing, walking her dog, and spending time with friends and family.

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Big Changes Coming to SWHS Course Catalog

Jane Carty and Hannah Kowalchik
January 15, 2025

On December 10th, The Board of Education held a meeting where cuts, additions and changes were proposed to amend the current SWHS course catalog. After compiling data on enrollment, student interest...

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The records of South Windsor High School track and field players hangs in the school's Hall of Achievement.

[Photo] Transforming Ordinary Materials into Wearable Art

Lameta Taleb, Staff Writer
January 14, 2025

The records of South Windsor High School track and field players hangs in the school's Hall of Achievement.

SWHS athlete Teagan Purcell taking a well planned three point shot.

‘Teagan’ It to the Hoop

Jane Carty and Hannah Kowalchik
January 10, 2025

Teagan Purcell is a sophomore and SWHS athlete on the girls varsity basketball team. Playing since a young age, Purcell has shown consistent love for the game.  “I play basketball because my whole...

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FBLA Advisor Mrs. Cruz-Penna serves sugar cookies to students for decorating.

FBLA Raises Funds and Spirits

Jane Carty and Hannah Kowalchik
December 20, 2024

The FBLA hosted a cookie decorating fundraiser on Monday, December 16th, where students gathered together to decorate cookies and raise money for future FBLA activities. It cost $5 to enter and decorate...

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Gingerbread Festival Returns to South Windsor

Jane Carty and Hannah Kowalchik
December 13, 2024

The South Windsor Gingerbread Festival returns to the Wood Memorial Library on Main Street.

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SWHS gym highlighting the victories of the boys basketball team throughout the years.

[Photo] New Coach, New Chapter

Emily Dalpe and Hannah Kowalchik
December 11, 2024

SWHS gym highlighting the victories of the boys basketball team throughout the years.

SADD members collaborate and learn about marijuana use in teens.

SADD Club Prepares for Kindness and Connection with Winter Activities

Jane Carty and Hannah Kowalchik
November 26, 2024

On Monday November, 18th, the Students Against Destructive Decisions club (S.A.D.D.) met for their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming projects for the winter season.  A main priority of the SADD club...

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A door decorated in the hallway of SWHS to recognize the importance of kindness.

SWHS Celebrates Kindness Through Interact

Jane Carty, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024

On Wednesday, November 13th, SWHS’ Interact Club recognized World Kindness Day. This is their second year celebrating the day at SWHS. In the past, South Windsor has used Unity Day, an anti-bullying...

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Mr. Sytulek instructing freshman and sophomore athletes to fill out a Google form.

Summarizing a Season

Hannah Kowalchik and Jane Carty
November 15, 2024

Every sports season has its share of highs and lows, but for the first time at South Windsor High School, athletes were called together for a Fall Sports Assembly to be able to reflect on their individual...

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AP Gov Hosts Election Simulation

Jane Carty, Adam Saada, Will Castelhano, and Adam Albaghdadi
October 28, 2024

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

SWHS Celebrates Homecoming Spirit Week

Jane Carty, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024

Every year in the week leading up to homecoming, the SWHS student council organizes a spirit week full of different themed outfit days to boost school spirit. Spirit week finishes with the homecoming pep...

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South Windsor High School girls soccer team celebrates a win against Avon.

Meet the Team

Jane Carty, Ore Akinsola, Mia Ruiz, and Lilliana Girouard
October 10, 2024

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Girls Varsity kicks off the start of their race in Nevers Park.

Harry Geraghty Invitational 2024

Jane Carty, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024

Friday, September 13 marked the 12th year of the Harry Geraghty Invitational Meet, hosted in Nevers Park by South Windsor High School Cross Country.  The meet is in memory of Coach Harry Geraghty,...

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The starting line of the Girls Varsity race at the 2024 Stratton Brook Invitational Meet.

Kicking Off Cross Country

Jane Carty, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024

Boys and girls cross country competed in their first meet of the season on Saturday, September 7th, at the Stratton Brook Invitational Meet in Simsbury, Connecticut. Runners met at the track parking...

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The SW XC rock marks the start of cross country’s additions to the trail.

Crafting with Cross Country

Jane Carty, Staff Writer
September 4, 2024

Last Friday, the boys and girls cross country teams came together to paint rocks and celebrate the start of a new season. With the start of the 2024 fall sports season, the boys and girls cross country...

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