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The Bobcat Prowl

The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Elizabeth Sinclair

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor

Elizabeth Sinclair is the Web Editor  for The Bobcat Prowl newspaper at South Windsor High School. She manages everything on the website from layout designs to publishing stories. She is currently a junior at SWHS. She has been with The Prowl for two years now,and enjoys writing articles and being part of the team. Elizabeth is a scholar at the National Society of High School Scholars. This encourages her to work harder inside and outside of school. Usually you can find Elizabeth attending a girl scout event, training for dance, or on the field playing soccer. 

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Leaves raked into piles wait on the side of the road for the annual leaf collection run by the Town of South Windsor.

[Photo] South Windsor’s Annual Leaf Collection

Ben Zerella and Eva Kamm
November 14, 2024

Leaves raked into piles wait on the side of the road for the annual leaf collection run by the Town of South Windsor.

Members of the South Windsor High Schools  Indian Heritage Club performing their dance routine to celebrate Diwali.

[Photo] Indian Heritage Awareness Club Presents Diwali Exhibit

Carlyn Tony and Ananya Rawat
November 4, 2024

Members of the South Windsor High Schools Indian Heritage Club performing their dance routine to celebrate Diwali.

The South Windsor Police Station, right down the road from South Windsor High School.

[Photo] Traffic Violations; a Persistent Issue in South Windsor

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2024

The South Windsor Police Station, right down the road from South Windsor High School.

The New School Spirit

Elizabeth Sinclair, Mia Ruiz, and Arushi Sharma
October 29, 2024

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South Windsor High School Cheerleaders perform stunts to hype up the crowd at the annual Pep Rally.

[Photo] South Windsor High School’s Annual Pep Rally

Carlyn Tony, Parker Deleissegues, Eliza Blanchfield, and Arushi Sharma
October 22, 2024

South Windsor High School Cheerleaders perform stunts to hype up the crowd at the annual Pep Rally.

Ayers Road coming up on the entrance of South Windsor High School and South Windsor High School Annex

A Safe Place to Walk

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
September 26, 2024

There are many ways to get to school in the morning: some students take the bus, some get dropped off or drive themselves, and others walk to school from their homes. Transportation is essential  for...

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South Windsor's Town Hall located on Sullivan Avenue before an annual meeting of the Town Council. (Karmela Malone)

Mayor Delnicki Asked to Resign

The South Windsor Community Facebook pages were filled with comments regarding information released by the Republican Committee starting on September 18th, 2024. Fellow Republican South Windsor Town...

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Audrey Zhang, Trisha Dalavi, and Alyssa Nguyen, getting ready for their upcoming swim season.

Bobcat Swim is Back!

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
August 27, 2024

As summer break comes to a close, South Windsor High School’s sports teams prepare for their upcoming season. During the summer, sports teams enter their preseason, which aims to sharpen the athlete's...

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Junior, Hailey Deptula, proudly holds the  Make A Change grant with SW Youth and Family Services director, Liz Langevin, and English teacher, Mrs. Flachsbart.

Students Make a Change in Their Community

Each year, South Windsor provides an opportunity for students to apply and obtain a $200 Mini-Grant. Offered by South Windsor Youth and Family Services, along with South Windsor Alliance For Families,...

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Current South Windsor Town Council member, Steven King Jr. is running for the 14th District Seat.

King Runs for 14th District Seat

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
May 3, 2024

Current South Windsor Town Council member, Steven King Jr, has formally announced that he is running for the 14th district seat in the CT General Assembly. King was South Windsor's first African American...

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Freshman participate in the marshmallow challenge sponsored by FSLA.

[Photo] S.A.D.D. Hosts Annual Stress Fest Event

Freshman participate in the marshmallow challenge sponsored by FSLA.

Students, teachers, and parents adjust to changes throughout the town and schools

Change, Change, and More Change

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
February 27, 2024

Over the years, South Windsor has gone through plenty of changes, attempting to modernize the town. These changes range from creating more affordable housing, adding factories and constructing new state-of-the-art...

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The proposed location site for the new apartment complex in town.

Deming Construction Taking Off

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
January 11, 2024

For quite some time, there has been talk, and plenty of gossip, about the town's plan to build affordable apartments on Deming Street. The plan was first proposed by Metro Realty at the town council meeting...

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Cooking Class Makes Gingerbread Houses

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
January 4, 2024

During the holidays, the cooking class, located in the Annex, makes festive gingerbread houses.

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Winter Concerts

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
December 18, 2023

South Windsor High School's winter concerts.

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The car rider line where students are dropped off by a parent in the morning before school.

The Drop-off Line

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
November 29, 2023

South Windsor High School offers a variety of transportation options and ways for students to get to school. Some are very efficient, like the South Windsor Public Schools bus transportation, which does...

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South Windsor's Town Council candidates share their insight and give advice to South Windsor High School students.

SW Candidates Getting Ready for Election Day

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
November 6, 2023

South Windsor's Town Council candidates share their insight and give advice to South Windsor High School students.

South Windsor High School's new band teacher, Mrs. Jackson, gets acclimated to her new school.

SWHS Music Department Introduces Newest Member

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
September 11, 2023

As South Windsor High School enters a new era, so does the SWHS Music department. This year South Windsor has opened its doors to Mrs. Angelica Jackson - who recently transferred here from Woodstock Middle...

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[Video] Spring Concert: Star Wars

South Windsor High School Band, Orchestra, and Choral Spectrum performed Star Wars at their spring concert held in the high school auditorium.

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April 22nd, is Earth Day. This nationally recognized day holds its origins in 1969 after a catastrophic oil spill called attention to the destruction of the environment.

Earth Day’s Origins

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
April 27, 2023

Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, is a day reserved for empowering action in order to ensure the health and sustainability of the planet. There is a need for awareness by both humans and corporations...

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Bridget Hoffman, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. Cliff, Ms. Davis, and Mr. Rizzuto won first place at SWHS's Annual Trivia Night held on Friday, March 31st.

Time For Trivia!

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
April 3, 2023

On March 31st, South Windsor High School's student council hosted its annual Trivia Night. There were eight categories for trivia: celebrities, sports, school history, school subjects, food, music, movies,...

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Next year, the district will be moving to a shortened February break in the calendar.

The Long Haul to April

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
March 20, 2023

April break is one of the many breaks during the school year that students and teachers look forward to. However, they must get through the month of March, which is also known as the longest month of the...

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With South Windsor experiencing rapid growth, home prices are skyrocketing and so will taxes.

The Co$t of Living in South Windsor

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
February 21, 2023

South Windsor is a beautiful town full of shops, historic landmarks, and home town restaurants. However, South Windsor has experienced tremendous growth. Although it’s great that South Windsor is becoming...

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Dance Carries Kids Through Life

Dance Carries Kids Through Life

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
January 10, 2023

“Dance progressions was founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children.” Dance Progressions is a local dance company here in South Windsor, run by Christina...

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Student Stress? Is it self-inflicted?

Student Stress? Is it self-inflicted?

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
November 29, 2022

Students at South Windsor High School are expected to have a stranded GPA of 2.0 or higher. While many students meet the school's criteria for grades, little is known about the amount of pressure that...

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Owen Verzella

Sports Spotlight: Owen Verzella

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
November 11, 2022

Owen Verzella is #15, a senior defensive player on the South Windsor boys soccer team. This year, the boys team has had an incredible  season with a 12-3-2.  They even made it past the second  round...

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Movie poster for new Wakanda movie coming this November

Wakanda Forever?

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
November 1, 2022

As Marvel Studios continues deeper into the creation of phase four in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), fans start to ponder the question of what it all means. In May of 2021,  at one of Marvel's Comic...

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Fruits and Vegetables. Photo Credit: Welia Health

Food Waste, Who’s Fault is it Really ?

Elizabeth Sinclair, Web Editor
October 11, 2022

Every year the school, the lunch staff, and the food service complain about how the students waste food at lunchtime. Fruits and vegetables are thrown away every lunch wave untouched by the students, but...

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