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Trending News: Cupcake Challenge Champions 2026Woodland Ski Club Hits the Slopes, Finding Fresh PowerSetting the StandardIndoor Track Season PreviewA Season of Generosity: Woodland’s Top Donor TraditionTwo Sports, Same Season, Same TeamTis the Season for the Undisputed Holiday Movie ClassicsPost-Bad Break BlueprintBeacon Falls Faces Speeding SurgeThe Hawks Spread Holiday Cheer With A Little Something Called “You’ve Been Elfed”Class of 2026 Double Good FundraiserWoodland’s First Ever Best Buddies Christmas PartyPJ Day for KidsSchool AnxietiesDoes your Spotify Wrapped Really Reflect Who You Are as a Listener?Hawks Make it to SemisECE English goes to the Museum of Modern ArtPHOTOS:: Seymour @ Woodland NVL’S FootballTime to Shine for Social Study ScholarsStranger Things: Beginning to the EndWar Won: Woodland Hawks Secure NVL Championship in Historic Rivalry GameThe Late Date Debate: Homecoming Date ControversyWar In The Woods: Who will Take Home the NVL Crown?The Lore Behind the Spirit ShovelRefresh and RebootHow Much is Too Much For A Homecoming DressFrom Hawk to EagleNHS Under New Leadership: Deepening Service CommitmentFrom Rio to the Rally: An Inside Look at Woodland’s Most Wonderful Week of the YearWoodland Girls Swim Team Storms the Pool, Holding TitlesHawks Soar into Postseason with Perfect Record on the LineDeeper Than the WaterMore Than WaterIs Daylight Savings Worth It?Stage Lights to Squad LifeCaptain with a Sweet SecretMaking Waves, Setting PaceSuite SurrenderDia de Los Muertos FundraiserThe Final ShaveBeyond the MedalsMack AttackJournalist of the Month-SeptemberLeadership with LukeKeep the Pace, Keep the PeaceHalf A Day, Whole Lot of LunchInside the Life of a ShowgirlCheering with PurposePrecision and Positive MindsMason Menzies: Beyond the WhistleEyes on the Ball, Head in the GameSisterhood and StepsDancing as OnePassion and PerformanceA Lifetime of LeadershipFrom Simple Start to Striking FinishToo Young? Tell that to the CompetitionMaking Memories while being a Role ModelPressure is a PrivilegeAll In for One Last SeasonWin Every Game, One Week at a TimeLocked in and Leading the WayFrom Kickoff to CaptainPoulin Returns to Lead the HawksThe Summer Everyone WatchedThe Start Of Something New-Senior SunriseSnaps Everyone!Fuel or Foe? Unpacking the Safety of Energy DrinksPutting Themselves on the Map: Softball #25 NationallyThe Impact of Sports on SocietyDoing Double – Life of a Student Athlete Times Two“Torpedo Bats” Are Changing Major League BaseballBig Dipper OpeningWoodland Esports Season Comes to a CloseSenioritis: Prom Season a PodcastWandering: You Should Do it More OftenBoots over BooksSchool Spirit: Does it Still Matter?Ice Cream or Froyo?Girls Tennis Captain Feature-More Than the MatchesMomma Bids Farewell with Final Walk at Graduation Legally Blonde a ReviewWoodland Boys Track & Field Kicks Off Outdoor Season with Big GoalsNew Shadows, Same DreamMothers Day Flowers SaleSenioritis: Senior Skip Day a PodcastTaco Bell:: Live MasThrowback TrendsWaterbury Police PresentationLeaving it all on the Field: Ella VanAlstynes Impressive Softball Career Comes to a CloseKindness Through the Halls of WoodlandAP Exam Crunch Time: Rising Stress Meets Creative Study TacticsTable Talk with the Hawks: Kailyn Lawton’s Senior ProjectEarth Day: How Can You Celebrate?Favorite Petal PicksEaster: How is it Celebrated?Woodland’s Traditional Pep Rally: A Thrilling Experience–Now in the Spring!Colorful Nails Take Center Stage for SpringBlame it on the Vitamin DThe NFL Scouting Combine: A Crucial Step for NFL Prospects
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  • January 8, 2026

By: Cheyenne Haupler For Woodland senior Ava Napiello, being captain isn’t just about calling plays, but about setting the standard. Having stepped into a larger role on the team later…

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Two Sports, Same Season, Same Team
Two Sports, Same Season, Same Team
  • Colby SizerColby Sizer
  • December 19, 2025

Most would not dare to take on two sports, let alone play them on the same team. This is exactly what captain Tyler Patchkofsky did for the past three swim…

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Deeper Than the Water
Deeper Than the Water
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  • November 5, 2025

By: Sadie Bronn For Captain Kallee Howley, the team is more than a sport; it’s a family. Having a close team is the top priority for her. “We’re not just…

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More Than Water
More Than Water
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  • November 4, 2025

By: Sadie Bronn For senior captain Eva Lynn, the pool isn’t just a big hole filled with water; it’s a place charged with emotion and hard work. Many people underestimate…

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Mason Menzies: Beyond the Whistle
Mason Menzies: Beyond the Whistle
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  • September 20, 2025

By: Will Geci Mason Menzies, the boys soccer junior captain, shows leadership both on the field and off the field. He guides his team to victory, whether it’s watching film…

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Leaving it all on the Field: Ella VanAlstynes Impressive Softball Career Comes to a Close
Leaving it all on the Field: Ella VanAlstynes Impressive Softball Career Comes to a Close
  • Colby SizerColby Sizer
  • May 1, 2025

Senior Ella VanAlstyne is giving it her all in her last year on the Woodland Softball Team before she moves on to bigger and better as a D1 athlete at…

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Leading with Heart: Tiana Preston’s Cheer Journey
Leading with Heart: Tiana Preston’s Cheer Journey
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  • March 7, 2025

Cheerleading is more than just chants and routines—it’s about leadership, dedication, and creating an unbreakable bond among teammates. At the heart of every successful cheerleading squad is a strong captain,…

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Cheering Her Way Through The Competition
Cheering Her Way Through The Competition
  • Leah FeeneyLeah Feeney
  • February 12, 2025

Captain Ava Artes, Junior Captain of the 2025 Woodland Cheer Team, is stepping into her second consecutive year as the team captain, bringing a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to…

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Leadership Lesson from Micheala Gasparri
Leadership Lesson from Micheala Gasparri
  • Clara SweetlandClara Sweetland
  • November 20, 2024

For the second year, Micheala Gasparri is making a statement in the Naugatuck Valley League and as a captain of the Woodland Girls Soccer Team. Gasparri aspires to make this…

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The Lato Legacy
The Lato Legacy
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  • November 18, 2024

After the previous disappointing season, the Woodland Hawks were not happy. They had ended the season with a record of 5-5; however, Senior Captain Brett Lato wants to change that.…

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