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The Bobcat Prowl
Maanya Pande

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager

Maanya is a senior at SWHS who is interested in a career in civil rights or law. She enjoys reading & writing and hopes for opportunities to make an impact with her writing. Outside of class, she also enjoys dancing and running. She also runs for the girls cross country team. 

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The Bobcat Prowl prepares for one chapter to end and another to begin.

The New Boss of Nevers Road

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
May 1, 2024

As the warmth of summer approaches, and the ringing of the last bell of the school year prepares to chime, The Bobcat Prowl also prepares for its own major changes. For the past two years, Max Schwartzman...

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Members of the SWHS Interact Club gather outside to thank SW's bus drivers

[Photo] Thank You, SW Bus Drivers

Erin Fang, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024

Members of the SWHS Interact Club gather outside to thank SW's bus drivers

Denise Ruddy holding a homemade birdhouse that she sold at the event.

Mother’s Day Came Early – for Earth!

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
April 23, 2024

On Saturday April 20th, the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department hosted the second annual Earth Day celebration at Rye Street Park. The celebration had a plethora of vendors and activities, both...

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Choral Spectrum hits the final pose of their second song.

Spectrum is Gold!

Maanya Pande and Aasrith Veerapaneni
March 27, 2024

On Saturday, March 23, South Windsor High School’s award-winning show choir, Choral Spectrum,  took the long trip to attend Bishop Hendricken High School in Rhode Island. The group, directed by Mr....

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Sophomore Mihika Joshi alongside fellow FBLA members Ananya Rajan and Arushi Sharma.

Mihika Joshi Elected as CT FBLA Vice President

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
March 21, 2024

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a prominent organization throughout America. While many schools have their chapters, they also connect through their state FBLA group. On March 12, South Windsor’s...

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SADD Club discussing their proposed deactivation bill in state court.

SADD Club Proposes Deterra Bag Legislation to Fight Opioid Abuse

Eliza Blanchfield and Maanya Pande
March 12, 2024

Medication misuse is an issue that has taken the country by storm, with numbers rising steadily in the past few years. These issues often feel too big for young people to have any control over, but a group...

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SWFTLK gathered at the Dance-a-thon to raise money for local children's hospitals

SWFTLK ‘Dance the Night Away,’ raises $8,000 for local Children’s Hospital

Ethan Sands and Maanya Pande
February 27, 2024

The South Windsor For The Local Kids (SWFTLK) club held its 10th annual Nicki Cartier Dance Marathon on Friday, February 23 from 6 to 9 pm in the SWHS cafeteria. The event included dancing, games, speeches,...

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(Disabled and able-bodied students playing volleyball together during the Unified Sports class).

Unified Sports Program Promotes Inclusion Locally

Eliza Blanchfield and Maanya Pande
February 12, 2024

Diversity and inclusion can often be overlooked in the world of sports, especially when it comes to those with disabilities. Strides have been made in recent years to rectify this, and the Unified Sports...

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Entertainment star, Zeby Khan posing for a head shot to promote his upcoming work.

Alumni Spotlight: Zeby Khan

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
January 18, 2024

As a cold breeze blew through the hills of South Windsor, a warm face lit up the computer screen, all the way from New York. Sitting on the Zoom call was Zeby Khan, an actor and South Windsor High School...

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Ava Schunder walking down from the Taylor Swift concert wearing her new merch.

Why is Taylor Swift Re-recording Her Albums?

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
November 9, 2023

This past Friday, October 27th, Taylor Swift released 1989 (Taylor's Version), making this her fourth re-recorded album out of six. Swift's fame has skyrocketed since she first announced her plan to re-record...

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An impressive display of a life-like grave yard complete with Grim Reaper, giant witch, and a grave digger. One of the highlights of the tour on Roy Road.

South Windsor’s Halloween Decor Tour

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
October 31, 2023

On October 13th, the town of South Windsor posted a Halloween Decor Tour Map to highlight some exceptional homes decorated for the spooky season.   Yesterday, my family and I took an hour out of our...

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College representatives visit students at South Windsor High School in order to give them insight into college life and their school's requirements.

Colleges Are Coming To You!

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
October 26, 2023

With college deadlines approaching for some of our seniors, South Windsor High School's season of college visits is in full swing as of this week. SWHS offers a variety of colleges & universities that...

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The New York University pamphlet passed around by college representatives during their visit.

[Photo] College Visits

October 24, 2023

The New York University pamphlet passed around by college representatives during their visit.

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

[Photo] SWHS’s Bands Playing Through a New Chapter

Emily Porter, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023

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

The American Mural Project, located in Winstead, CT, which depicts workers from around America

The American Mural Project

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
September 14, 2023

In 1999, Ellen Griesedieck, a painter from Connecticut, was on an assignment in Washington painting the fabrication of the Boeing 747. While there, she got to know the workers firsthand and was inspired...

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Pleasant Valley's library where students came for specials rotations.

Goodbye, Pleasant Valley

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
June 2, 2023

The town of South Windsor began new construction for their elementary schools in 2016-2017, starting with Wapping Elementary. Now, it has come full circle as Pleasant Valley, the last of the elementary...

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The Addams Family Production

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
May 10, 2023

The cast and crew of the Addams Family production by South Windsor High School talks about how they craft their show.

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A blue-green fitted mermaid length gown covered in glitter with a slightly see-through midsection.

‘Say Yes’ to the (Prom) Dress

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
May 3, 2023

The Class of 2024 is getting into the ‘prom frenzy’ as many girls have already begun to pick their dresses, so let’s take a look at some of the trends for South Windsor High School’s prom ‘23. Junior...

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Unified Theatre is helping to bring back Valentine's Day card exchange.

Timeless Traditions

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
February 23, 2023

Unified Theatre is helping to bring back Valentine's Day card exchange.

High school Junior at South Windsor High school Maanye Pande.

[Photo] SAT Validity?

Olivia Liegl, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023

High school Junior at South Windsor High school Maanye Pande.

Gulal colors, which are thrown as a part of Holi celebration.

A Celebration of Spring

Maanya Pande, Finance Manager
March 8, 2023

March 8th starts the 2023 celebration of the Hindu festival, Holi, a holiday which celebrates the coming of spring and more. Holi is the Hindu festival of colors and symbolizes the triumph of good over...

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