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...
Naugatuck rallies around local man stricken with cancer
Nailah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
Over the summer, local Naugatuck District employee, Mike Yablonski, 56, was diagnosed with Lyme disease and prescribed the common antibiotics. Told that he would soon be fine, Yablonski went off on a family vacation with his wife and two kids. Gradually, his health began to take a turn for the worse. He was...
Connecticut responds to EEE
Ryan Maguire, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
Over the past few months, the rather elusive mosquito-borne disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), has killed three residents and has been found in over 23 towns and cities in the state of Connecticut. The three victims were bitten in East Haddam, Old Lyme, and East Lyme respectively. All ...
Mr. Mariano named new dean
Elizabeth Kilmer, School News Editor
October 3, 2019
The 2020 school year is bringing many new changes to Naugatuck High School, one of the biggest being our dean, Mr. Pompeii, becoming principal at Holy Cross. While students were saddened by the news, everyone welcomed Mr. Mariano as dean with open arms. Mr. Mariano who has been at NHS for five yea...
Naugy Girls Tennis undefeated
Mia Normand, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2019
The Naugatuck Girls Tennis Team had another phenomenal, undefeated season this year. Their record is 17-0, ranking first in the league. The team is second in division M, only because the girls lost to Pomperaug, 1-6. The loss does not count towards their ranking in the league because Pomperaug is not...
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...
Shravani Daptardar, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2020 • No Comments
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...
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...
Cute puppy has an extra tail — on his forehead!
January 13, 2020
A few months old puppy, also known as the ‘unicorn’ puppy, is the internet’s latest sensation, and it’s all due to him being different from other puppies, but in the best way possible. Narwhal...
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...
Aaron Williams, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
How did Martin Luther King Jr win the Nobel peace prize? In 1964 Martin Luther King won the Nobel peace prize for his leadership of the Civil Rights movement and achieving...
Michael Joo, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2019
Hedgehogs live in forests. Hedgehogs eat insects, slugs, baby mice, frogs, fish, worms, small snakes, eggs, and even fruit. Hedgehogs are small, They also have spikes.
Javonte Card, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2019
Foxes live in a forested area found in mountains, grasslands and deserts. They make their homes by digging burrows in the ground. Foxes have a rather slender appearance,...
October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019