The Bobcat Prowl

Another Song, Another Hit

Olivia LaRosa
May 9, 2019

A few days ago Shawn Mendes released a new hit song called “If I Can’t Have You.” The single has already hit the top 100 charts and is a big success. The song has a bit of a different vibe compared...

The Game of Tiaras Rewind

Olivia LaRosa
May 2, 2019

This past week, the South Windsor High School Drama Department put on the spring play, Game of Tiaras. This play is a parody of the hit television series, Game of Thrones, and Disney Princesses. The unique...

Annual Music Department Broadway Trip

Olivia LaRosa
April 23, 2019

This past Wednesday, April 17th, a group of kids from the music department went on a day trip to New York City to see a Broadway show among other things. The trip was open to kids in all three music programs...

Movie Mania This Season

Olivia LaRosa
April 5, 2019

Lots of great movies are coming out in the next few months. From superhero to mystery movies, the theaters will be full of amazing films. There are currently five films that should be on people’s radar....

Bombara Strong

Olivia LaRosa
April 4, 2019

On March 28th, the student body and faculty showed their support for Dr. Bombara as he goes through this difficult time by wearing ‘Bombara Strong’ t-shirts and the color purple, to represent pancreatic...

Inside the Life of Mr. D’Amato

Olivia LaRosa
March 24, 2019

Name: Mr. D’Amato Favorite Color: A dark hunter green Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Dessert: “My mom’s carrot cake. It is real rich and moist and just the best ever.” Favorite Television...

Trivia Night at SWHS!

Olivia LaRosa
March 18, 2019

This past Friday, the Student Council hosted trivia night in the cafeteria as a fundraising event. For ten dollars, teams of up to five people could participate. There were teams of students and some teams...

A Pineapple. A Band. A Team. A Success.

Olivia LaRosa
March 9, 2019

This past weekend Choral Spectrum and Spectrum band attended a show choir competition at Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Connecticut. Spectrum Band won ‘best band.’ The band has won this prestigious...

Positive and Resourceful: Words to Describe Mrs. Morgan-Hostetler

Olivia LaRosa
February 8, 2019

Being an administrator at a high school is a difficult job because your day never stops and you constantly have to be ready for anything. With so much pressure to run a school community filled with both...

Winter Spirit Week!

Olivia LaRosa
February 4, 2019

Midterm Tips and Tricks

Olivia LaRosa
January 11, 2019

Midterms are coming up sooner than you may think. It is important to take time to study and prepare. Here are some study tips I have for you: Do the reviews teachers give you Study with friends...

First Wresting Tournament of the Winter Season! Photo Gallery

Olivia LaRosa
December 20, 2018

The South Windsor High School wrestling team all participated in the Skip Arden Tournament on Saturday December 15th at Manchester High School. Coaches Jude Knapp and David Hodge were proud of their team...

Model UN 2018: A Weekend to Remember

Olivia LaRosa
December 7, 2018

On the weekend of, November 30th and December 1st, the Model UN event took place at the University of Hartford, in Hartford CT. Over 70 students from SWHS attended to represent the high school. Model UN...

Season of Song 2018 Recap

Olivia LaRosa
December 7, 2018

Every December, the choral programs at the high school put on a winter concert. There are four groups that perform as well as multiple soloist acts. The four groups consists of Sound Factory, Treble...

SWHS Students Are Grateful For Many Things

Olivia LaRosa
November 20, 2018

Thanksgiving break is coming up. This year's break starts with a half day followed by two school days off. Many students have plans for Thanksgiving with family but also are celebrating ‘Friendsgiving...

Ariana Grande’s New Song is Breaking Records Left and Right

Olivia LaRosa
November 15, 2018

You always hear about celebrities subtweeting their exes and throwing shade at them on talk shows or in interviews but Ariana Grande's new song, "Thank U, Next" is a whole new level. Her new single starts...

Looking Forward to the Wrestling Season

Olivia LaRosa
November 1, 2018

Wrestling is a tough sport to say the least but the team at SWHS is like one big family who hopes the make the most of this year's season. The team is made up of boys from each grade and is also open to...

Homecoming 2018: A Night to Remember

Olivia LaRosa
October 30, 2018

This past Friday was the Homecoming dance at South Windsor High School and it was undoubtedly a night to remember. The night was full of dancing, singing and taking lots of pictures with friends! Ladies...

Applying to College is Stressful for Seniors-Here’s One Possible Solution.

Olivia LaRosa
October 22, 2018

Senior year is noticeably the most stressful year in high school due to the fact that it is this year that seniors must apply and pick their colleges out. This may seem like an easy task but it is rather...

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...

Fall Fashion

Olivia LaRosa
October 15, 2018

Fall means pumpkin spice lattes, spooky movies, leaves falling from trees, and most importantly, a change in fashion. This year, there are a lot of fall fashion trends that you can find in any store. You...