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The former mini golf course near Dairy Queen, now overgrown.
Dairy Queen Mini Golf Course Sale
History teacher Mr. Garrish and English teacher Mr. Hawie await the results of Splash the Teacher during wave 2.
Raising Funds with a Splash
Junior book award recipients pose for a photo to conclude the award ceremony.
School Counseling Honors Standout Students
Senior Nico Bennett poses with Mrs. White for a photo after receiving recognition. (photo courtesy of Mrs. Quinn)
Nico Bennett Wins Graduation Poem Contest
Seniors Elizabeth Sinclair and Audrey Zhang stand outside of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and take a photo in their cap and gown.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
The recipients of the Little League Scholarship pose for a photo.
A Bridge Between Academics and Community
Ava Lilburm handing off the baton to Destiny Gooden in a track meet. (Photo courtesy of Mahima Sasikumar)
Undefeated Girls Track
Student and teacher pairs that participated in the 2026 Zebra Cup. (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Belval)
Rallying for a Cause: South Windsor High School’s Zebra Cup
Luna rests, speaks with Coach Woodcock during halftime against a home CCC game against Hall. (Timothy Fetzko)
Luna Leading By Example
Senior Lavanya Rathore gets in position to serve the ball during a match.(photo courtesy of Mrs. Belval)
Girls Tennis Serves Up Another Strong Season
Seniors Fiona Downes and Mimi Hamadi walking towards the circle during their game against Newington. (photo courtesy of Mrs. Quinn)
Lacrosse Senior Night
South Windsor High School's Girls Flag Football stands for a photo after a game. ( Joanne Stavens-Martin)
A Program of Empowerment
Jillian Yelle cradling the ball down the field at a home game in her 2024-2025 lacrosse season. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Yelle)
Leadership on the Field
Owen Jerr spikes the ball through the opposition blockers in a home game against Hall High School. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Fetzko)
Jerr Takes Flight
Senior Charlotte Laramee Playing Hockey at the South Windsor Skating Arena. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Laramee)
Hockey Sensation Charlotte Laramee
Max Stoddard sits and prepares for a match on the mat.
Stoddard's Stage
Ian Park flipping in a pike dive off the board.
The Park Legacy: Ian Park Builds Family Legacy While Chasing State Level Success
Erin Martin sizes up her opponent during the Bobcats home opener against Farmington.
Warming Up to Winter Weather
Officer Weiss poses for a photo while patrolling the main floor.
Saying Farewell to Officer Weiss
Several members of BSA learn about a Mural representing the great Depression.
A Great End to the Year: BSA and HLSA Take a Field Trip
New SRO Corporal Chris Poehnert poses for a photo during his first week of training with Officer Weiss
Officer Poehnert Strengthens School Safety
Seniors Isaac Gerber (right) and Eli Schwartzman (left) pose together at the class of 2026 senior sunset.
Rowd Crowd Leaders Leave Legacy
Student working on their English Documentary using the WeVideo platform.
Exploring American Values Through Film
A student working on their film script for their documentary.
The APUSH Pantheon of Change Makers Project
Several students of all ages playing Hacky Sack before the start of Track practice.
More than a Beanbag: Hacky Sack is Back
a South Windsor High Schools period 3 social studies class working on projects.
Freshman World Summit Undergoes Structural Changes for Class of 2029
South Windsor High School, one of several polling places for elections in South Windsor
Political Efficacy in South Windsor
South Windsor High School student obsessing over a celebrity account they saw on social media.
Behind The Curtain: A Deep Dive On The Commodification Process
Several of the Bradford pear trees infront of Timothy Edwards Middle School.
The Greatest Stench in Town: The Bradford Pear
The children’s classroom has a variety of activities and centers, encouraging children to explore new things.
Letter to the Editor
Check out The Prowl's weekly podcast with Carlyn and Emma. (Created by Canva)
Podcast: Prowl Weekly Recap 5/1-5/8
Check out The Prowl's weekly podcast with Carlyn and Emma. (Created by Canva)
The Prowl Weekly Recap April 6th to April 10th
Unified Music, Part 2: What’s Happening Now
The rise of 2026 slang. Are you up to date on the terms that are spreading about this year's students? (Canva created)
The Slang Defining This Year’s Students
Check out The Prowl's weekly podcast with Carlyn and Emma. (Created by Canva)
The Prowl Weekly Recap from Retirements to Hall of Fame Inductees
South Windsor Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments at Nevers Park
Christmas in South Windsor
Unified Music, Part 2: What’s Happening Now
South Windsor Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments at Nevers Park
Christmas in South Windsor
One of the beloved reindeer at Dzen's Christmas Tree Farm
December in South Windsor
Unified Music at SWHS helps students feel inspired and reveals hidden talents.
SWHS’s Unified Music Class: A Delightful Harmony That Bridges Hidden Skill and Endless Talent
Students walking around and stopping at each college table getting information to decide where they want to go after graduation.
Exploring Futures
Metal Manufacturing is a course offered at South Windsor High School where students learn how to use machinery and develop skills for the workplace.
Metal Manufacturing at SWHS
Check out The Prowl's weekly podcast with Carlyn and Emma. (Created by Canva)
Podcast: Prowl Weekly Recap 5/1-5/8
Check out The Prowl's weekly podcast with Carlyn and Emma. (Created by Canva)
The Prowl Weekly Recap April 6th to April 10th
The rise of 2026 slang. Are you up to date on the terms that are spreading about this year's students? (Canva created)
The Slang Defining This Year’s Students
Check out The Prowl's weekly podcast with Carlyn and Emma. (Created by Canva)
The Prowl Weekly Recap from Retirements to Hall of Fame Inductees
Kayla and Lily wrap up the last year of The Prowl in their latest podcast. (Created by Canva)
Bobcat Prowl Wraps Up 2025 Podcast
Sahara Martin interviews SWHS school resource officer, Officer Weiss. (Created by Canva)
Behind the Badge: An Interview with Officer Weiss on the Role of the School Resource Officer

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Joe Sandberg, Editor

Joseph Sandberg, a 17 year old senior at South Windsor High School. He enjoys sports while he plays soccer and baseball. In his free time, he likes to go water skiing and and hangout with his two dogs. His favorite season is summer because likes the outdoors and the warm weather. Currently, he is a writer and editor for the Bobcat Prowl newspaper and magazine. Joseph enjoys being on top of the news and getting to know a lot more about the major events that happen around the world. If you ever have any questions about him as a writer or the Bobcat Prowl in general, please contact [email protected] for information. 

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MLB Rejects MLBPA’s Return-to-Play Proposal

Joe Sandberg, Editor
June 5, 2020

On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, The MLB rejected the Major League Baseball's Player Association's proposal to come back with a full 114 regular game season. This came as a shock to many because people want...

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A Review of Avatar: The Last Airbender

A Review of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Joe Sandberg, Editor
June 5, 2020

As young kids, most of the teenage population watched cartoons and one of the most popular cartoons or animes was Avatar: The Last Airbender.  Once the show stopped airing, there was no way to watch it....

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Your Midterm tips for 2020

Joe Sandberg, Editor
January 15, 2020

Dear Joe, I have been struggling to study for my midterms and I was wondering what I should do in order to be ready for midterms. Sincerely, Anonymous   Dear Anonymous,  As we come...

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2nd Year NBA Star Injured Before Christmas

Joe Sandberg, Editor
December 20, 2019

This past Saturday, Dallas Mavericks SG Luka Dončić went down with an ankle injury in a heated battle against the Miami Heat. He was seen by trainers back in the locker room and was then sent to get...

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Cruise Ship Crashes In Venice

Joe Sandberg, Editor
June 6, 2019

This past Sunday on June 2, 2019, the 13-deck MSC Opera cruise ship came crashing into Venice, Italy’s VTP cruise terminals. The ship had been coming in for mooring when it had experienced an engine...

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After the bombings in the church in Sri Lanka

Behind the Sri Lanka Bombings

Joe Sandberg, Editor
April 29, 2019

This past Sunday in Sri Lanka, there were a total of nine terrorist bombings that killed, as of now, 290 people and injuring over 500. People are sad to admit that this kind of catastrophic tragedy could...

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Kim Jong Un and Trump at the summit in 2019

Will There be an End to the Korean War?

Joe Sandberg, Editor
March 5, 2019

This week, President Trump met with the leader/chairman Kim Jong Un of North Korea in order to better relations between the two nations and to denuclearize North Korea. Unfortunately, there have been some...

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The Red Sox Win The 2018 World Series

The Red Sox Win The 2018 World Series

Joe Sandberg, Editor
November 1, 2018

The Red Sox have won the World Series in game five against the Dodgers only letting up one win. Game five ended with a 4-1 lead that the Red Sox had on the Dodgers. The Dodgers struggled throughout the...

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Dodgers and Red Sox In The World Series

Dodgers and Red Sox In The World Series

Joe Sandberg, Editor
October 29, 2018

Game one and two are over of the World Series with the Red Sox up 2-0 in the series against the Dodgers. The Red Sox coming off of a huge series win over the Houston Astros with a 4-1 record in the series...

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Your Homecoming King Candidates

Joe Sandberg, Mariana Rule, Brianna Skaff, and Olivia LaRosa
October 22, 2018

Every year, South Windsor High School seniors await in anticipation to find out who will be crowned homecoming king and queen. The entire school votes to narrow down the entire class to the homecoming...

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