Sunset Farm promotes health and life
Jacob Thompson, Senior Editor
February 26, 2020
Ms. Kaitlyn Kimball, an English teacher at our school, owns a farm, Sunset Farm on Andrew Mountain Road. She and her fiance purchased the property a few years ago. Ms. Kimball loves to be a helpful and healthy part of the Naugatuck community. She and her fiance grow all kinds of vegetables (except corn) an...
Gun control in America – when is enough enough?
Ashley Antunes, Javonte Card, Ana Rezende, Jhoselyn Morocho, Alivia Stonier, Anthony Thiel, and Faith Decrescenzo
February 3, 2020
Gun control has grown to be a hotly debated issue in the past decades. However, deciding how to handle the issue has become urgent. Within 2019 alone there have been 41 mass tragedies creating controversy on the floors of the Capitol and among American citizens. Staff along with students from varying grade...
Women and the draft – is it time?
Britney Amankwah, Shravani Daptardar, and Nailah Lewis
February 3, 2020
When considering the thought of women in the potential draft, there are many factors to consider. One being, traditionally, women were not included in the draft due to the fact that females were believed to be “inferior” to males mentally, physically, and emotionally. In today’s society, however, time and time...
Children and cell phones – is it necessary?
Ayanna Bencosme, Gina Conforti, Taina Lugo, and Lauren Rupsis
February 3, 2020
As technology continues to advance, so do our tendencies with how we use it. While our growing generations become increasingly reliant on smartphones and screens, it is necessary we ask: are these gadgets doing more harm than good? Should young children in elementary school be allowed to have them?...
NHS welcomes Mrs. Russell as a new dean
Elizabeth Kilmer, Senior Editor
January 15, 2020
After 36 years of teaching at Naugatuck High School, math department head Mrs. Michelle Russell is taking on a new position - interim dean. Right after Veteran’s Day she was approached by the administration staff and offered the position. It was decided that based on her experience and the respect the ...
NHS says good bye to Ms. Wallace
Elizabeth Kilmer, Senior Editor
November 19, 2019
Naugatuck High School is wishing Ms. Wallace good luck as she continues on her journey. She will be continuing her duties as assistant principal at Avon Middle School beginning this month. When interviewed by The Greyhound News Ms. Wallace got choked up talking about the students she’s built a relationship with...
Naugy volleyball wins NVLs
Joel Alexander, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019
The Naugatuck Greyhounds volleyball team enter the NVL championship at 19-3. In the Naugatuck Valley League, the Greyhounds stand at 17-2, the two losses coming from St. Paul Catholic and Seymour. The two out of league games for the Greyhounds resulted in a win beating Pomperaug and losing to East Ha...
Mrs. Campbell comes out of retirement – for a little while
Taina Lugo, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019
Former English teacher, Mrs. Cheryl Campbell, has recently come out of retirement to help take over for Mrs. Norcross, the AP Literature and English 3 teacher who is out for a short time. According to Campbell, Norcross reached out via phone call and asked if she was willing to sub for couple of w...
NHS celebrates National Coming Out Day
Alivia Stonier, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019
Friday October 11th marks National Coming Out Day, a time when any members of the LGBTQIA+ community can come out or feel free to celebrate who they are and embrace their sexuality. Last Friday Naugatuck High School’s Gay Straight Alliance took part by throwing a pride celebration for all students an...
NHS celebrates Pinkapalooza
Lissette Agosto, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019
OCTOBER IS HEREEEE - you know what means its Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This day is all about educating students and adults on breast cancer and supporting people that have it or have survived it. Every year Naugatuck High School supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by celebrating a special day ca...
A letter to overwhelmed seniors
Lauren Rupsis, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019
The 2019-2020 school year is in full swing and seniors have to handle applying to college while still maintaining grades, sports, clubs, and social life. The task can be overwhelming and requires careful time management. There are many strategies students can use to help combat the stress of this proce...
The Greyhounds are having an explosive season
Joel Alexander, Ryan Maguire, and Josh Trabka
November 1, 2019
The Naugatuck Greyhound varsity football team, headed by coach Dave Sollazzo, are off to a great start to the 2019 season as they sit atop a 5-0 record heading into this Friday night’s game against Torrington High School. Led by senior quarterback Jay Mezzo, the offense has looked explosive whil...
Alivia Stonier, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2020 • No Comments
China - Hangzhou Number 11 High School has been implementing cameras in order to view student and teacher activity. They also aim to add them into college dormitories. This...
Ahmed Aljamal, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2020 • No Comments
As kindergartners expeditiously wave signs of hearts with a passion, a fellow adopted classmate after he slams hammer, indicating he is finally officially a part of a family. “I...
Donzella Washington, 80, earns degree
January 13, 2020
Eighty-year-old, Donzella Washington, who graduated from Alabama University, wants to inspire and tell everyone that age has nothing to do with anything even if it means graduating school or being the...
New American Girl doll has hearing loss
January 13, 2020
American Girl introduces a new doll of the year, Joss, who is finding a special place in customers’ hearts with her story of being an athlete with hearing loss. Joss has brown hair with brown eyes...
A father and three children died in a fire on Christmas
January 13, 2020
A father and three of his children died in a fire when their Christmas tree went up in flames. The mother and two other children survived. The fire displaced dozens of other residents in the 25-unit...
Kadrisha Bizati, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2019 • No Comments
Last week was the first Monday of May, which means the Met Gala happened. The theme this year was Camp: Notes on Fashion. Many celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian,...
Justin Dinis, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019 • No Comments
*This article contains spoilers for the first three episodes of the final season of the television series, Game of Thrones, which first aired on April 14, 2019.* The long-awaited...
Hailey Almonte, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
Women’s History Month is a time to look back at how women have changed the world for the better. For many years women have done amazing things and women continue to reform...
Alivia Stonier, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
William Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, otherwise known as Billie Eilish, an eighteen year old singer known for her soft vocals and anti-pop sound, broke into the music scene...
Nailah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2020
Today in the U.S. over 250,000 juveniles are incarcerated as adults every year. This number is significantly larger than any other country in the world. With so many...
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