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The Bobcat Prowl

Nihaal Thakran

Nihaal Thakran, Staff Writer

Nihaal Thakran is a senior at South Windsor High School. He is the fourth time returning class president, and is a varsity captain for the Bobcats football team. Nihaal loves sports and has played football for 7 years now. He loves listening to music, and he listens to music the majority of his day. He works at the local Dairy Queen during his free time, as well.

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South Windsor High School varsity football captains were ready to hand out turkeys this holiday season.

Bobcats and Turkeys Team Up for Thanksgiving

Nihaal Thakran and Adam Saada
November 20, 2024

Every year, the South Windsor High School football team holds their annual turkey drive during Thanksgiving. The drive, led by coaches Dave Hodge and Rich Mabey, is an opportunity for the players and their...

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Dominic MacNeil warms up before the Bobcats game versus Stamford.

The Bobcats’ Ball Hawk

Nihaal Thakran and Adam Albaghdadi
November 14, 2024

Dominic MacNeil is a junior safety for the South Windsor Bobcat football team, sporting #22, as he has been for his entire football playing career. MacNeil has been making a name for himself during his...

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Seniors Nihaal Thakran and Will Campbell line up to snap the ball.

South Windsor Senior Day

Nihaal Thakran and Adam Saada
November 11, 2024

On Saturday, November 9th, the South Windsor Bobcats took on the East Hartford Hornets, and the two football teams clashed in a close battle during the first quarter. Senior Day is a traditional day for...

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Sophomore Ryan Faux on the way to scoring his first touchdown against Conard.

Latest on ‘Faux’ News: Sophomore Standout

Nirvaan Thakran and Nihaal Thakran
November 6, 2024

Sophomore tailback Ryan Faux is a key player for the South Windsor Bobcats football team. He helps push the team to its victories, and always keeps a positive mindset, no matter what the score is. Faux...

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A car driving through crosswalk on Ayers Road in front of South Windsor High School.

Speeding in South Windsor

Nihaal Thakran, Fadel Kafel, and Tyler Romero
October 24, 2024

Speeding is, and has been, a problem in the U.S. since the introduction of the speed limit in 1901. Drivers tend to break the speed limit on a regular basis, especially new drivers, who are often stereotyped...

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South Windsor Head Football Coach Dave Hodge motivating senior captain Nathan Tenney.

The Heart of SWHS Football

Head Coach Dave Hodge stands on the sidelines, his voice fierce but encouraging as the South Windsor High School varsity football team huddles around him. For over 13 years, Coach Hodge has been more...

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Guitar and Electronic Music

One of the coolest classes offered at SWHS, Guitar and Electronic Music.

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The South Windsor High School Bobcat's face Bristol Central on 9/12/24.

[Photo] The ‘Cats Take a Constructive Loss

Nirvaan Thakran, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024

The South Windsor High School Bobcat's face Bristol Central on 9/12/24.

Mr. Walz, using a visual demonstration to teach his history class

[Photo] SWHS Welcomes New Staff

Mr. Walz, using a visual demonstration to teach his history class

The seniors of South Windsor High School signed both rocks during their lunch waves.

[Photo] Class of 2025 Continues Senior Year Traditions

Nirvaan Thakran, Staff Writer
September 7, 2024

The seniors of South Windsor High School signed both rocks during their lunch waves.

The bobcat senior captains carrying the log for their team.

Bobcat Football Defeats Camp Nett

Nihaal Thakran and Fadel Kafel
September 6, 2024

The South Windsor High School football team took their annual trip to Camp Nett down in Niantic from August 30th -September 1st. The seniors were in their third consecutive year of camp, so they were...

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Nihaal Thakran has been the president of the junior class for the past three years and is running again for a 4th term.

[Photo] Junior Class Office Candidates

May 10, 2024

Nihaal Thakran has been the president of the junior class for the past three years and is running again for a 4th term.