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The Bobcat Prowl

Ore Akinsola

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer

Ore Akinsola is a staff writer for The Prowl, and a Sophomore at South Windsor High School. This is her second year with The Prowl, and she likes focusing on news and feature stories. She enjoys reading and drawing in her free time. She is very excited to have another year working on The Bobcat Prowl team . She hopes to major  in architecture when she graduates. 

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A bobcat surrounded by leaves, rocks, branches, grass, and twigs. (Canva)

Bobcats on The Prowl in South Windsor

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer
May 8, 2026

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to see a Bobcat in your neighborhood? This possibility has become a reality for many Connecticut residents sparking conversations throughout communities in the state....

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One roll of wrapping paper and three amazon boxes are pictured

Aware of All the Waste in Holiday Shopping?

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer
December 12, 2025

The holiday period is a time where there is celebration and giving other people gifts, but after all of the gift-giving, all the gift wrap ends up in the garbage. This can increase large amounts of waste...

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A view of the inside of South Windsor's Public Library where Improv takes place.

A Bridge Between Theater and Community

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer
October 16, 2025

The South Windsor Public Library hosted an event called Beginner Improv workshop, where young adults were taught the basics of improv, short for improvisational theater on September 29th. Improv is where...

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Fireworks lit up the night sky concluding Armed Forces Day in South Windsor.

South Windsor Celebrates Armed Forces Day

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer
May 22, 2025

On May 17th, the South Windsor community gathered to celebrate Armed Forces Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring those who have served in the military. This traditional observance, celebrated since the...

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Sign on the corner of Avery and Dart Hill Roads in South Windsor welcoming residents and visitors to Lawrence Road Park.

Discover Disc Golf at Lawrence Road Park

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025

If you're looking for a new outdoor activity in South Windsor, disc golf at Lawrence Road Park is worth checking out. This growing sport combines elements of traditional golf with throwing discs like frisbee. South...

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Shoe drive bin for students to donate shoes in good condition that they don’t need anymore.

Help a Good Cause with Shoes

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025

South Windsor Public Schools is hosting a shoe drive from March 17 to April 30. The fundraiser, in partnership with Funds2org, a global social enterprise founded by Wayne Elsey, will benefit several schools,...

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Members of the Puzzle Society at their booth for the Stress Fest. (Andrew Butryman)

Piecing Together the Puzzle Society

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025

South Windsor High School takes pride in its various extracurricular activities offered to students, The Puzzle Society is one of the diverse clubs provided for SWHS students.  This year, the club...

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The South Windsor High School Hall of Fame plaques located in the lobby at South Windsor High School

Meet the Hall of Fame Inductees  

Ore Akinsola, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025

The South Windsor High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 1st at Maneeley's Lodge in South Windsor. It will begin at 5pm with a cocktail hour, then a dinner followed...

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8th Grade Parent Night is a time for parents and students to learn about their future as a Bobcat at SWHS. (Jaxson Blanchfield)

A Taste of High School

Ore Akinsola and Isabella Giammarino
January 17, 2025

The idea of ninth grade is frightening to most 8th graders and parents, but South Windsor High School has found a way to bridge the transition from middle to high school with ease.  On January 7th,...

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Students gather in the auditorium by grade level monthly to receive information from school counseling, admin, and their grade-level team leaders. (Mrs. Quinn)

Bobcat Community Updates

Ore Akinsola and Shafia Javaid
January 14, 2025

At the beginning of every month, South Windsor High School holds assemblies for each grade level in order to motivate, encourage, and provide an overview of how the school year has been going thus far...

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