Giuliana Savini, Emily Brand, Isabel Lawrence & Kate Howard
Reporters
The weekend before break is jammed packed with several activities. With such events like the Aer concert, the Senior Prom Fashion Show, and Scholarship Sunday, there’s plenty to do.
Juan Pablo Rivera Garza
Reporter
This new school year saw the rise of a new administration under a new principal, Dr. Bryan Luizzi. Dr. Luizzi originally came from Brookfield High School where he served for two years as the assistant principal, and then five years as the principal. He has also worked as the assistant principal of Whisconier Middle School, the dean of students in Litchfield High School, an English teacher and master of technology operations for Newtown Public School. He has degrees from Columbia University, Sacred Heart University, Western Connecticut State University and Clemson University. Here, he reflects on what his transition has been like.
Tyler Kendall
Reporter
Since Superintendent of Schools David Abbey announced his retirement on Oct. 12, a Superintendent Search Committee has been set up to make a decision regarding his successor. In search of feedback and input from the community, the committee has scheduled seven focus groups to be held primarily at the high school.
Doug Reilly
Senior Editor
Two goals on corner kicks, the first by senior captain Tim Pritchard and the second by junior Steven Valente, as well as a goal on a penalty kick by senior captain Jon-Luke Ferrandino, lifted the boys soccer team over the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons Wednesday night under the lights at Dunning Stadium.
Lucia Molina
Features Editor
On Saturday, Mar. 5, the Debate Team co-hosted the Connecticut Debate Association tournament with Darien High School, splitting the state teams in half. Of a total of 360 debaters participating, 140 participated in NCHS. Being the first year that the debate team was designated as a legitimate interscholastic athletic team, spirits were high and students were ready to debate the topic of whether the U.S. should prioritize democracy over stability.
