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The Greyhound

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The Greyhound

The student news site of Naugatuck High School

The Greyhound

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The NHS Boy’s Soccer Team Is On The Rise

Marie-Alyce Valverde Bueno, Senior Reporter October 31, 2024

The Naugatuck High School (NHS) boys' Soccer team is slowly coming to an end and the team is very determined to win states this 2024 season after receiving an NVL. The boys have been on a winning streak...

Greyhound Nation seniors from left, Jack DeBisschop, Kevin Cestari, Bella Gilchrist, Haile Ortega-Delgado, Charisma Gardner, Jason Costa, Allanis Higgins, Ainsley Kenney, and Leah Chatfield.

Greyhound Nation Visits The CIAC Sportsmanship Conference

Chloe Tome, Senior Reporter October 29, 2024

On October 7th, 9 of Naugatuck High School's senior athletes attended the annual CIAC Sportsmanship Conference at the Aqua Turf. At the conference, Greyhound Nation was awarded one of the Fred Balsamo...

Roadwork Around Town: A Necessary Nuisance

Roadwork Around Town: A Necessary Nuisance

Many citizens are being affected by the excessive road work in Naugatuck, especially for students getting to and from school. The traffic aggravates the majority of people who drive on Rubber Ave, whether...

The Threat to Careers in Fine Arts: AI Usage in the United States

The Threat to Careers in Fine Arts: AI Usage in the United States

Nathan Kosko, Staff Reporter September 16, 2024

In 2024,  many animators feel undervalued by their employers, feeling that they are underpaid and overworked. With the growing popularity and abilities of AI, companies are more inclined than ever to...

NHS student-athletes
Back row: Walter Figueroa, Briana Rubas, Zahra Bayonne, Khaden Moore, Eustache Kankanya, Jalen Francis
Front row: Aston Barnes

The balancing act – sports and academics

Lauren Kropo, Staff Reporter May 20, 2024

Being a student-athlete means pursuing academics and athletics as a high school student. A great character can be built for the individual, by working hard in both the physical and educational areas, however,...

Mrs. Shea-Lyons won the Teacher Appreciation contest

NHS celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Wendi Castaña, Staff Reporter May 20, 2024

On the week of May 6-May 10, Naugatuck High School celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week  to show appreciation to its teachers within the building. Principal John Harris planned various activities for...

Zack McCasland crowned 2023 Mr. Greyhound

Zack McCasland crowned 2023 Mr. Greyhound

Lily Dalton and Elizabeth Nixon February 28, 2024

The 2023 Mr. Greyhound winner is Naugy’s track star, Zack McCasland! He was crowned in the auditorium on December 19, 2023. With the help of NHS DECA club and senior hosts Amy Morrissey, Manase Mutshima,...

Our state begins Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program

Our state begins Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program

Jada Hernandez, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

As the browning leaves fall and the crisp autumn air breezes in, high school scholars graduating in the top 30% of their class are now eligible for automatic acceptance into some Connecticut state schools...

Senior Spotlight: Zach McCasland

Senior Spotlight: Zach McCasland

Lauren Kropo, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

Zack McCasland, a 17-year-old Naugatuck High School senior, is deserving of praise for his accomplishments and future goals.  There have been many Challenging moments in McCasland's career, as he always...

Senior Spotlight: Wilnye Joseph

Senior Spotlight: Wilnye Joseph

Jaedan Barnes, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

This 23-24 school year is Wilnye Joseph’s senior year. As a motivated and concerned student, she takes her education very seriously. Wilnye is known as a pleasure to have in her classes, and many of...

NHS Cross Country hits the trail

NHS Cross Country hits the trail

Lily Dalton, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

On October 18th the Naugatuck Cross Country team set foot on the trail once again; this time for the Naugatuck Valley Cross Country Championships held at Veteran's Memorial Park in Watertown, CT.  The...

What NHS students were wearing

What NHS students were wearing

Laura DaSilva and Maria Julia Reis November 3, 2023

As the clock strikes midnight on October 1st, one question comes to mind: what costume should I wear this Halloween? 2023 has been a year with numerous iconic events, many of which could be turned into...

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