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The Bobcat Prowl

Emily Porter

Emily Porter, Staff Writer

Emily Porter is a sophomore at South Windsor High School. She’s on the swim team at the high school and swims outside of the school as well. In her free time, she’s either reading, writing, or chilling in bed with her cat. Emily began reading avidly at a young age, which shifted into a love for writing during quarantine. She continues to work on her writing skills when she can, and likes dabbling in other creative things like knitting and drawing. 

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Maura Fitzgerald at work as a South Windsor Town Councilor.

A New Addition, Feature Maura Fitzgerald

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
June 3, 2024

After sitting with a vacant seat for a while, Democrat Maura Fitzgerald was appointed to fill the South Windsor Town Council. Maura Fitzgerald grew up in South Windsor, and is a proud Bobcat from the...

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Celebrating South Windsor High School nurses, Piantek and Miklas during Nurses Appreciation Week.

Thank You, Nurses!

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024

From May 6-12th, National Nurses Appreciation Week was celebrated nationwide. Nurses spend years learning their trade, and play a crucial role in society. Today, The Prowl honors SWHS’s own nurses, who...

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Wood Memorial Library, founded in 1926 by Willian R. Wood.

A Walk Through Time

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
May 2, 2024

Through the past few decades, South Windsor has made a name for itself as a bustling and growing town. However, South Windsor also has a rich history and contains countless historical sites.  The Wood...

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 Representatives from various careers gathered to share their experiences with students.

Touring Career Opportunities for Students

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024

On Thursday, April 4th, SWHS held its annual Career Fair. The fair, which has been running since 2017, invites professionals from across Connecticut to present their careers to students.  The fair...

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The Equity Counsel at Farmington High School for Social Justice Week Presentations.

Changing SWHS for the Better

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024

On Thursday, March 14th, SWHS’ Equity Counsel was invited to attend a presentation for Farmington High School’s Social Justice Week. The intention of this program is to create a healthier, more open...

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Carlo Papa and Shane Sylvester demonstrate shooting a fire hose.

Exploring Fiery Opportunities for Teens

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024

The South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department has been working to save and better the lives of South Windsor citizens since 1938. In order to connect with the community and teens of the town, the department...

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SWHS security guard, William Oulundsen, traveled to North Korea for Taekwondo.

Beyond Borders: Mastering Martial Arts in North Korea

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024

North Korea, a country few have ventured into, is closed off to many in the world. However, SWHS’s own security officer, William Oulundsen, has traveled to the infamous country not only once, but twice....

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The South Windsor Teen Center’s staff, who all work hard to support the center.

South Windsor’s Teen Center

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
January 22, 2024

This January marks the 36th year that the South Windsor Teen Center has been open as a safe and accessible space for teens. Located in the Charles N. Enes Community Center, it has various events that engage...

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Students in Fashion Design class working at the sewing machines.

Fashion Design Class

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
January 4, 2024

Fashion Design is a course unique to South Windsor High School. The high school offers classes for various skill levels, which can be taken in any order, while both maintaining the focus of illustration...

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The Science Olympiad Team at Cornell University on November 18th.

SWHS’s Renowned Science Olympiad

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023

The Science Olympiad is a club at SWHS where students interested in STEM fields come together to prepare for large science competitions. Throughout the year, there are three invitationals and one state...

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Swim and Dive’s Annual Swimathon at Star Hill Athletic Center in Tolland.

South Windsor Swim and Dive’s Annual Swimathon

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023

On Friday, November 16th, boys and girls Swim and Dive came together to hold their annual swimathon, which was a fundraising event for future swimmers. To donate money, the swimmers pledged an amount of...

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The set up of the coffee house on Friday, where students presented their work.

The Inklings of SWHS’s Literary Magazine

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023

Creative expression has always been encouraged at SWHS, especially in the Mind’s Eye literary magazine. Mind’s Eye is a student-run magazine that publishes student artwork and creative writing every...

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Little stuffed animals crocheted by the members of the club.

Crocheting for the Community

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023

Crocheting is a long loved hobby among people in the world, and SWHS has recently made room for a new crochet club. The club is led by Sharon Madda, Angelina Cheung and Ms. Marissa Jardim. The club...

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South Windsor High School's band practices during the school day.

SWHS’s Bands Playing Through a New Chapter

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023

South Windsor High School is renowned for the excellence of their symphonic band and wind ensemble, which consists of woodwinds, brass instruments, and percussion. As the year goes on, the bands are adjusting...

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Star Hill Athletic Center in Tolland, where the girls practice.

Girls Swim Speeds into Their Season

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023

The SWHS girls swim team’s season started on August 28th with practice taking place at Star Hill in Tolland. The team’s first swim meet was against Conard on September 12th.  “I’m excited...

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