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Tales Soares collapses during his walk on the runway and is pronounced dead soon after.

Runway Model Dies During Fashion Show

Katelyn Macomber
May 2, 2019

Many students around South Windsor High School are interested in the fashion industry and the daily trending media posts. Imagine being at a fashion show and next thing you see is a model collapsing on...

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An Inside Look into SW Fire Department Volunteer, Noah Fine

An Inside Look into SW Fire Department Volunteer, Noah Fine

Katelyn Macomber
April 22, 2019

Senior, Noah Fine, is a volunteer for the South Windsor Fire Department. He grew up around fire houses and got interested at a very young age. His love towards the fire department slowly grew until he...

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Boys Lacrosse First Game

Katelyn Macomber
April 2, 2019

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What are students doing over April break?

Katelyn Macomber
April 1, 2019

As the days are counting down students are getting plans set for their last school vacation of 2018-19 school year. April vacation includes students going on college visits, traveling or simply spending...

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Morgan Saylor Commits to Roanoke College

Morgan Saylor Commits to Roanoke College

Katelyn Macomber
March 31, 2019

Morgan Saylor is a junior at South Windsor High School who has recently committed to playing girls lacrosse at Roanoke College in Virginia. This is a division 3 sports college. The warmth in the air and...

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Jon Figueroa won the class of 2019s life of the party superlative.

SWHS Senior Superlatives

Katelyn Macomber
March 29, 2019

For several years the yearbook has included special recognition for seniors. This recognition is something memorable for senior to remember due to having people win certain traits. Some examples are best...

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Student Feature: Kaylee Klemba

Katelyn Macomber
March 24, 2019

Every month, teachers nominate 2 students from each grade to be recognized as student of the month. These students are nominated not only on how well they’re doing in class but how hard they’re trying...

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How Cannons at a Parade are Nerve Racking in Today’s World

Katelyn Macomber
March 14, 2019

This past Saturday afternoon, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hartford occurred. Midway through the parade, loud sounding bangs filled the streets along with smoke. Several people screamed and were...

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This dear suffers from Chronic Wasting Disease

SOURCE: KDWPT

Zombie Deer?

Katelyn Macomber
February 22, 2019

Over the past few days, a new topic has been trending across the news and social media. Deer are being compared to zombies. People have become fearful about what has happened to wildlife as a result of...

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South Windsor vs East Catholic: The Game of the Season

South Windsor vs East Catholic: The Game of the Season

Katelyn Macomber
January 20, 2019

Every year, students of South Windsor High School get excited for the biggest basketball game of the year, when the boys play against East Catholic. The crowds from both schools fill the gymnasium. This...

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Ski Club Thursday Fun Days

Ski Club Thursday Fun Days

Katelyn Macomber
January 11, 2019

Among the SWHS students, there is a small selection who chooses to participate in a weekly ski trip to various mountains in Connecticut. Every Thursday afternoon, several students gather on a bus that...

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Why Plastic Straws Are Just Now Being Banned

Why Plastic Straws Are Just Now Being Banned

Katelyn Macomber
January 10, 2019

Recently, several videos relating to the effects of using plastic straws have surfaced, with media sources acknowledging the negative impacts of plastic. Videos such as plastic straws being stuck in turtles...

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Nominees for the Scholastic Art Competition!

Katelyn Macomber
December 21, 2018

Throughout South Windsor High School, 6 lucky students were nominated for a scholastic art competition. The scholastic art award is a non-profit Connecticut program in which teachers recognize student...

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2019 SAT test prep book

As The SAT Gets Closer, Many Students Have to Decide Whether to Get Help or Not

Katelyn Macomber
December 9, 2018

Over the next several months several juniors will be participating in SAT prep classes. These classes are used as practice in order for students to prepare for their college future. Many feel these classes...

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A woman and what appear to be her children flee from the tear gas attack at the border

Americans are Outraged at Gas Attacks on the Border

Katelyn Macomber
December 6, 2018

Recently, border patrol officials chose to fight back against immigrants trying to get into the United States by shooting tear gas at several families. Innocent children and families were involved in the...

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How Field Trips Give Students a Stronger Education

Katelyn Macomber
November 17, 2018

Many students around SWHS are participating in a variety of field trips this year. Field trips provide outside learning that benefits students through different learning techniques. Senior, Alex Amoro,...

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The Rowd Crowd at a boys varsity soccer game.

SWHS Rowd Crowd Downfall

Katelyn Macomber
October 29, 2018

For as long as South Windsor High School students can remember, the Rowd Crowd has always been used in order to support the Bobcat sports teams. Many students choose to cheer, dress up and pump up the...

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Students celebrate spirit week with the step teams performance at Friday’s pep rally on October 26, 2018

The Debates Regarding New Pep Rally Guidelines

Katelyn Macomber
October 29, 2018

The South Windsor fall sports team have recently been informed of the new rules regarding pep-rallies. As of this year, any performers within the pep rally are unable to call teachers and students to participate....

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Your Homecoming Queen Candidates

Dakota Skinner, Jessica Polito, Angelica Rivera-Oliveira, and Katelyn Macomber
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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Mind Over Matter: Girls’ Volleyball

Katelyn Macomber
October 12, 2018

Friday, October 5th, the girls’ varsity volleyball team faced a tough opponent. The first match was a quick win for the Glastonbury Tomahawks. However, South came back fighting back during the second...

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SWHS student drivers making their way into the lot after the last bell on Thursday October 4th, 2018.

Senior Parking Lot Issues

Katelyn Macomber
October 8, 2018

As seventh period comes to an end, the seniors of South Windsor High School rush to the student parking lot. Seconds before, these students are spilling out of the classrooms ready to dash straight to...

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