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Ava Nicole Shasha

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor

Ava Nicole Shasha is a senior at SWHS. Shasha is a ball of energy. She thrives when it comes to the topic of sports. She is determined to become the face of women in the sports industry.  She is excited to be the Sports Editor for The Bobcat Prowl. Ava is also the captain of the SWHS Softball team.

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SW boys baseball celebrates a walk off win in the first round of the state  tournament against Stamford Tuesday evening.

Bobcats Top Stamford

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
May 31, 2023

Tuesday Night, the SWHS Baseball team took on the Stamford Black Knights for the first round of states, and the game ended in a dramatic fashion.  Sophomore Robert Wunsch took the mound for the Bobcats....

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A sign advertising the Strawberry Fest on Abbe Road Extension in South Windsor, CT.

South Windsor Strawberry Festival Preview

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
May 23, 2023

On June 10th, the South Windsor Republican Town Committee will hold the 41st annual Strawberry Festival at Nevers Park. The festival will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and is a rain or shine event. Admission...

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Only two cold cases exist in the town of South Windsor, CT. Both dating back to the late 80's and early 90's.

Cold Cases of South Windsor

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
May 4, 2023

Cold Case #1 June 10th of 1990, while fishermen were walking down a utility passageway underneath high tension wires off of Pierce Road in South Windsor, they came across a horrifying sight: a dead...

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The History of South Windsor, CT

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
March 27, 2023

South Windsor was first founded in 1633.  While the town has a rich historical past, including being the birthplace of one of the most famous sermon writers of the Enlightenment period, Jonathan Edwards,...

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South Windsor is a community with many historical sites open to the public.

Historical Sites in South Windsor

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
March 20, 2023

South Windsor, founded in 1633, and later established as its own town in 1845, may not seem all that historic, but with a closer look, you may stumble upon some of the historic sites that are still standing....

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South Windsor Police Department where Police Officer Ben Lovett worked.

Drunk Driver Sentenced

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
February 24, 2023

Just 225 days after the tragic death of South Windsor Police Officer Ben Lovett, Spencer Krauss of Ellington was found guilty on charges including second-degree manslaughter, assault with a motor vehicle,...

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One Thing At A Time will be released on March 3rd

Soon to be Released Morgan Wallen Album

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
February 6, 2023

Country Artist Morgan Wallen has announced he will be releasing his album “One Thing At A Time” on March 3rd. Wallen announced his release of the album January 30th through an instagram post, with...

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Teens all over the country have had their lives cut short.

The Death of Teens: A Teen’s POV

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
February 2, 2023

Jan 6th, 2022, 16 year old Teddy Balkind died in a hockey accident.  March 6th, 2022, 14 year old Jaylene Gonzalez was killed by being hit by a car. May 15th, 2022, 17 year old Jimmy Mcgrath was...

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SWHS Rowd Crowd At THS for Boys Basketball Game. 26 Jan. 2023.

South Windsor V. Tolland Rivalry Game

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
January 27, 2023

Thursday night at Tolland High School, the Bobcats and Eagles faced off in a rivalry basketball game. As expected when these two teams met, the crowds showed up, and the rowd came out. With the Bobcats...

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Contender or Pretender: MLB Edition

Contender or Pretender: MLB Edition

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
June 20, 2022

It is almost to the halfway point of the MLB regular season which means punching a ticket to playoffs is starting to rise to the minds of teams and managers. So far, the arguably best team in the MLB,...

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9th Grade Science Fair

9th Grade Science Fair

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
June 10, 2022

On June 2nd, the freshman class at South Windsor High School hosted the 9th Grade Science Fair. The past few years the 9th grade class missed out on the science fair due to the pandemic. This opportunity...

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After MLB Lockout Trades

After MLB Lockout Trades

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
March 30, 2022

A few weeks ago, the MLB lockout game came to an end, and so, the trades and signings began. Some of the biggest names in the sports were or currently on the market, including names like Carlos Correa,...

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Tom Brady Retires From NFL

Tom Brady Retires From NFL

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
March 3, 2022

After 22 remarkable seasons in the NFL, longtime Patriots Quarterback has called it quits for his career. Upon weeks of rumors and speculations, Brady made the retirement official within an Instagram post...

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A Sad Letter To Baseball Fans

A Sad Letter To Baseball Fans

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
January 27, 2022

Recently, major league baseball and the major league players association have been struggling to come to an agreement. This has been an ongoing issue for a number of months, including during the 2021 MLB...

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Prowl Staff Thanksgiving Reflections

Prowl Staff Thanksgiving Reflections

Cael: Amid my final year at South Windsor High School, as I cut through the tumultuous world of applying to colleges, what I hold gratitude for has shifted entirely. This year seemingly out of the blue...

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The Big Book of Ben's Bangin Life

The Big Book of Ben’s Bangin Life

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
November 9, 2021

An early morning on June 26th would soon turn from a quiet time, to a life changing moment for many people. Officer Benjamin Lovett was a South Windsor Police Officer who graduated from the police academy...

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Minor Town to Major League

Minor Town to Major League

Ava Nicole Shasha, Editor
October 18, 2021

Most people who grow up in a small town like Ellington, Connecticut don't end up getting signed by a major league baseball team, but that's exactly what Frank Mozzicato did. Frank Mozzicato is now a...

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