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The Bobcat Prowl

The Bobcat Prowl
The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl
Lily Swett

Lily Swett, Staff Writer

Lily Swett is a first year staff writer for The Bobcat Prowl newspaper for the school. Lily is a senior at South Windsor High School, she plays  volleyball,and enjoys reading in her free time. During the winter and spring Lily works for the after school program at Orchard Hill.  She has a passion for creative writing and enjoys reading opinion pieces written by other people. In the future Lily would love to be an Elementary school teacher and inspire kids to read and write. Lily believes that reading and writing is the key to success, that is why she decided to write for The Prowl. 

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A flock of turkeys in the woods behind Cadbury Lane in South Windsor.

Turkeys: Why Are They Important?

Lily Swett, Staff Writer
November 12, 2025

As South Windsor moves farther into fall, more wild turkey sightings are present in the locals backyards, whether it is just one turkey or a whole flock of turkeys, residents are seeing a large impacts...

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Beautifully decorated house in South Windsor that represents the essence of Halloween.

Halloween Decorations: South Windsor Shows Halloween Spirit

Lily Swett, Staff Writer
November 3, 2025

An exhilarating part of the Halloween experience is driving through town and seeing all of the scary skeletons, pop up cats, and creepy lights. Decorating houses is a big part of the Halloween tradition,...

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The multiple different varieties of pumpkins at South Windsor’s local Foster Farms.

Pumpkin Picking at Foster Family Farm

Lily Swett, Staff Writer
October 24, 2025

A staple for the month of October is pumpkins, and the South Windsor local family run farm, Foster Farms, is a place many residents chose to pick their pumpkins from.  Many families enjoy carving pumpkins...

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Senior Captain London Bascomb hitting the ball with her teammates covering her.

Girls Volleyball Senior Night

Lily Swett, Staff Writer
October 17, 2025

The South Windsor girls volleyball team faced off against the Tolland Eagles on October 10, 2025 at 5 pm and grabbed the victory, winning 3-0.  The night was special because head coach Ryan Minster-Woodcock...

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Behind the Scenes of The Bobcat Prowl

Eliza Blanchfield, Carlyn Tony, Elizabeth Sinclair, Jordin Foran, and Lily Swett
October 3, 2025

Check out what goes on behind the scenes in South Windsor High School's award-winning newspaper, The Bobcat Prowl.

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Kincso Kohutics and Vanessa Healey blocking the ball from E.O Smith.

[Photo] Kincso’s Road to Victory

Sonia Girouard and Onelis Ramirez
October 3, 2025

Kincso Kohutics and Vanessa Healey blocking the ball from E.O Smith.

Senior Captain Ioana Luangpraseuth hitting the ball while her team covers her.

Bobcats Fight Hard vs. Farmington

Lily Swett, Staff Writer
September 24, 2025

The South Windsor Girls varsity volleyball team faced Farmington on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 5 pm home and saw an unlucky loss 0-3.  To start the first set, senior outside London Bascomb and junior...

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Senior captain Ioana Laungpraseuth is serving the ball at her opponent.

Luangpraseuth Motivates Her Team to Success

Lily Swett, Staff Writer
September 15, 2025

Ioana Luangpraseuth, South Windsor girls volleyball senior captain, has been making an impact on and off the court, inspiring others around her.  Wearing number 24, senior outside hitter Luangpraseuth...

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