 By: Rophie Centurpen (Rosie Thigpen and Sophie Centurelli) '26 The seniors win it all! The Class of 2026 pulled through and beat both the teacher’s team and the grades 9-11 team. There was a large variety of players on the senior team, allowing for much more talent that was clearly displayed on Friday evening. At this event, we had a great student turnout. It was amazing to see students, parents, and faculty members come together to support the teams. Although the seniors winning was the highlight of the evening, watching the male teachers perform their halftime show was a close second. Mr. Chatfield, Mr. Hooper, Mr. Zappola, and a few others, took the role of our amazing WHS cheerleaders to cheer on our players. Overall, due to the success of this event, teachers and students advocated for this to be an annual event. So we will be bringing the Turkey Bowl back next school year.
0 Comments
 By: Jenevieve Haggerty & Elli Avdimetaj '26
It’s that time of year, where colored leaves fall and winter is upcoming. Before the joy of Christmas, we are given Thanksgiving to celebrate a harvest that originated from a companionship between the Wampanoag people and English colonists in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Over the years, Thanksgiving has been seen as a holiday to be celebrated with family and friends while enjoying a prepared meal. Turkey is the main course for every Thanksgiving dinner, but what of the side dishes? With Thanksgiving just around the corner, making dinner for the family is a goal for all. We asked Wethersfield staff and students what their favorite side dish is for Thanksgiving, so we could share complementary recipes with you to make for this upcoming holiday! Stuffing Based on responses, stuffing is a fan-favorite amongst the people! Typically made with bread, vegetables, and a specific broth, people tend to enjoy its presence at the dinner table. It is often served with the main course, Turkey. Here’s what our teachers and students had to say: Mr. Hooper, the French teacher at WHS says, “My favorite Thanksgiving side dish is stuffing. Stuffing is adaptable to anything. I would eat it year round if it was normal, I do eat it year-round. Respect to gravy as well. Turkey, if you want my full opinion, turkey is the worst part of Thanksgiving. Tryptophan, I am not a fan. TryptoNOfan, matter of fact.” Coming from Track coach and Social Studies teacher, Stephen Carr, “I like sausage stuffing. It’s toasted white bread, celery, sausage, a little chicken stock, some spices, and you put it in the oven and bake it off. It’s good because it crisps up a little bit, like the bread.” Now that’s a good dish to have before running! One of the English teachers here at WHS, Mrs Mucinskas, makes a statement on “loving stuffing and gravy” and how it isn’t “even a discussion.” Along with Wethersfield High School Senior Madina Fazini agreeing by referring to “how good” the dish serves as a side. Click READ MORE to see the recipe plus some other favorites!  By: Katherine Freitas Wednesday, November 26 is the 32nd annual Thanksgiving Day high school football game. The game will be hosted by Newington, at Alumni Field, at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. In the last 42 years, this game has always had a big turnout from friends, family, community members, and others. Wethersfield has won 20 times, while Newington has won 24 times. Last year, Wethersfield won on their home turf, earning them an invite to the CIAC State Tournament. Even though Newington had an undefeated record, Wethersfield pulled through with the 22-14 win on Thanksgiving Eve. Senior Jacob Yanosy, the team's starting wide receiver and team captain, has been on the WHS Football team since his freshman year. Even though this event comes every year for the team, it never becomes “just another game.” “We have been practicing all week and we feel very prepared in all aspects for this game,” he said. The team had a week and a half to prepare just for this game, and are ready to put everything they have practiced out on the field on Wednesday.  Throughout the season, they have learned about their teammates in not just a football aspect, but as friends and peers. One thing they all have in common is that they show up and want to win. Yanosy said, “Our greatest strength is our will to win as a team. Every player no matter the position or amount of playing time wants to win and will do anything to achieve that goal.” Junior defensive end Corey Smith adds on, “Our greatest strength is our team chemistry and we are gonna use it to demoralize the Newington Nor’Easters.” Wethersfield will come to play on Wednesday with a competitive mindset.
Yanosy also explains how the nerves and pressures as a team will not affect them. “We all go into the game with the same mindset and that is to win,” he stated. To everyone else, this is just another game, but for the team, this is a game where focus and determination plays a key role. Smith says, “Yeah, it's a rivalry game, and it’s a must-win to clinch our spot in the Class MM playoffs.” Wednesday night, Wethersfield hopes that the strong community comes together to support a game that brings more excitement than others. The team hopes to bring home a win. Photo credits: CT Insider and @Grafx.Eagle  By Mariyah Gonzalez '26
With course registrations opening this winter for next school year, many people are trying to figure out the right classes for them. There are many new classes for the 2026-2027 school year, but I will only be focusing on the ECE and AP classes. What are ECE and AP classes? Good question! ECE classes are Early College Experience classes where you can get early college credits while you are still in high school. What's even better about these ECE classes is that you can transfer those credits you receive to the college you choose to go to when it is time to choose a college. AP classes are Advanced placement classes. These classes are sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board. You could get college credit for AP classes but only with the applicable test scores. All of these classes have their different qualities and requirements in order for you to be able to take the class. CCSU ECE Personal Finance is offered for grades 10-12. If you wanna get a jump start to get the knowledge you need to make a good future, take this class. It's basically an ultimate cheat sheet for making smart money moves so you can be totally financially free later in life. UCONN ECE Popular music is offered for grades 9-12. If you ever wonder why certain songs blow up or how music actually changes the world, you can get a deep understanding of American popular music from the raw power of the blues to jazz, to chart-topping energy of Top-40 pop, to rebellious rock to lyrical genius or hip-hop. CCSU ECE Introduction to Theater is offered for grades 10-12. This class is basically your ticket backstage into the world of theatre, you could be getting college credit while learning about theatre as a massive social event and a totally collaborative art. AP United States Government & Politics is offered for grades 11-12. This class is a college-level deep dive into your American functions. Think of this class as a non-biased, fast-paced introduction to the key players,rules, and ideas that make up the United States political system and culture. UCONN ECE Seminar and Studio in Academic Writing and Multimodal Composition: Literature is offered for only grade 12. This college-level English class was designed for strong, motivated students who want to seriously boost their writing and reading skills. The main goal of the class is to make you a master of composition and literary analysis. And lastly CCSU ECE Education in a multicultural society this class is offered to grades 11 - 12. Another college-level course that is designed for students who have a serious interest in becoming a teacher or working in the field of education to learn different skills to help every child learn and for every child to have the same opportunities as everyone else. This class also teaches you how to seem more confident in what you are presenting and how to take charge of a class before you even step foot into a college or a school full of students. Now if any of these college credit classes appeal to you but they dont allow the grade you are in there are other classes on the course catalog that can help you get ready to take these higher level classes. You could also ask your teachers about the classes.  by Mevlad Duric and Luca Alfieri Ianucci '26
The Wethersfield boys soccer team took a heartbreaking defeat in the state championship at Trinity Health Stadium to Simsbury last Sunday night. The game was action packed that finished tied at 2-2 and ended in penalties, where Wethersfield was defeated. This being the end of the season seniors leave the underclassmen with a task to handle next season there are 16 seniors leaving the program meaning the team will be looking completely different. With two starters returning who are Junior Damian Sardo, and Junior Augustus Spaeder; the team is looking to be completely rebuilt. Many key players are leaving, like senior striker Tarik Alihodzic and position and year Ramo Ahmetovic. Ramo was crucial in the backline and always dangerous on setpieces, while Tarik was the goal scoring machine and was always linking up with junior Damian Sardo. Many upcoming players that were on varsity didn’t get a chance to play this season will get a chance to shine next season. One of those players is sophomore Yavuz Ozdemir. Yavuz Ozdemir was on varsity this season, but had seniors ahead of him playing. Next year, he is going to be one of the main attackers and targets for Wethersfield. “I look forward to next season because I’m ready to play and show what I have.” He continued, “Next season I'm expecting us to not gel like this year at the start because it is a completely new team, it will take us time.” With so many seniors leaving there is a real question if they will have team chemistry and be able to make another push for the state title. Ozdemir went on to say, “At the end of the season, I feel like the team will be at a better spot than where it will be at the start of the season. The state run we don’t know of course we want to be confident that we can be back in the championship. It is too early to tell because we don’t know how the other teams look around us.” The team will prepare by playing at clubs over the winter and during the summer they will have captain practices and summer league at FSA. We hope the team next year finds success and finishes the unfinished job of winning the state championship.  by Olivia Kablik '26
NOTE: Contains **SPOILERS** for "Squid Games" Season 3 Most people in this country have heard of “Squid Games,” a popular Netflix series worldwide, that is unless they are living under a rock. Yet the impact of the series seems to be watered down into a mindless death show. I’ve watched “Squid Games” and witnessed how the entire message of the show has gotten misconstrued throughout the loss of media literacy in this day and age. “Squid Games” explores the issues with capitalism and how people get treated based on money in society. The Squid Game is a death game where the rich prey on the poor by convincing the poor to play the games for a mass amount of money. The rich enjoy watching the games and bet on them while the poor in the games play the games and either die or win the prize out of 456 people. The message should be straightforward about greed and money, yet it gets watered down by imbecile watchers who know no media literacy. People who did not get the meaning of this show are clearly out of touch with reality and should go outside to see real people as they seem to have forgotten what it means to be human.  Photo Credit: CT Insider Our WHS Boys Soccer Team lost in a heartbreaking round of penalty kicks to Simsbury at Trinity Health Stadium in the CIAC State Tournament Final. We asked students for their reactions to the match, and you can read them below.
Kayle Acuna, ‘27 During the second half all the players from both schools started to lock in. With #7 from Wethersfield scoring the first goal of the game , putting us in the lead. My friend and I were happy because we thought we got it and were going to win. Shortly after, Simsbury scored, making it a tie. My friend and I were a bit nervous. Time was up and we were going into 2 overtimes. In the first overtime #7 scored again. My friend and I thought we for sure had won with that score. When we went into the second overtime, suddenly Simsbury scored. Everyone in the crowd seemed in complete shock. It was time to go to penalties where that made everyone in the crowd feel anxious. Unfortunately Wethersfield lost, but it was still a win that they made it this far into the championship. Tyrice Wilson, ‘27 There was alot of people there, it really showed school spirit. Everyone was cheering, and they really played like a championship team. Elliot Nash, ‘27 The game was very exciting to watch, with the energy at its peak and the momentum high. After we went up 2-1, the student section and I thought it was all over. However, once Simsbury tied it, we went silent, and after they won in PKS, it was one of the saddest moments I have ever seen. The team fought so hard to be here, and watching them lose and come so close was demoralizing. While the turnout was sad, it was well-played, and the team had a great season. Augustus Spaeder, ‘27 and WHS Soccer Player I think it was a once in a lifetime experience. No matter the outcome of the game, I still will cherish the moment forever. Playing at that stadium in front of that many people in a game that was intense was incredible and I loved it. Can't change who won but I can have a good view on it.  by Madelyn Albright '26
Thanksgiving and the couple days before are the busiest travel days of the year, even surpassing Christmas. According to AAA, around 864,000 Connecticut residents are expected to travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving. Around 77,000 of these residents are expected to travel by car, while 95,000 are expected to use air travel. This means approximately 89% of people traveling will be on the roads, causing crowding and traffic. Carly Laabs, a senior at Wethersfield High School is traveling to Florida with her family for Thanksgiving. “My family always goes to Florida for Thanksgiving to visit my grandparents.” claims Laabs. “We always make sure to get to the airport 2 hours before our flight, because there's always so many people at security.” Laabs flies to Florida from the Bradley International Airport (BDL), which is the most popular airport for families in Wethersfield. Bradley International Airport is expecting 95,000 passengers during the Thanksgiving week, so prepare for crowds. Local business owner of Wethersfield Travel, Melissa Albright, stresses the importance of time management. “Make sure that you download your airline’s app and allow notifications for last minute airline changes and delays.” Albright advises. “Be sure to get there early, 2 hours for domestic, 3 for international, because there's a lot of people traveling.” Jena Haggerty, another student at Wethersfield High School, is traveling to New Hampshire for Thanksgiving. “We go in the morning so there is less traffic,” said Haggerty. “There are usually a lot of people on the roads, especially while driving through Boston.” Haggerty recommends using Waze for navigation, since it sends alerts of all traffic updates. If traveling on I-91 North/South, expect slow traffic while approaching Hartford. Route 99, also known as the Silas Deane Highway, will be crowded with families especially in the afternoon. Expect major delays if you are driving towards Boston or New York on I-84 East/West. Traffic, especially on those key locations, is expected to reach its peak on Wednesday, Nov. 26 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. To avoid this, it is best to drive on Thanksgiving Day, before 10 a.m., or later at around 7 p.m. With the right time management, planning, and preparation, Wethersfield families can reach their destinations on time and with little stress.  Our WHS Theater Department performed their annual fall production, this time performing Qui Nguyen's play "She Kills Monsters." Eagle Eye asked WHS students what they thought watching and working in our fall production, their thoughts are below!
Elliot Nash, ‘27 The show was very entertaining, and I liked how it incorporated some modern elements. I enjoyed watching a person's journey through high school, and the jokes kept me entertained throughout the performance. The opening scene with Agnes finding Tilly’s module set the tone. Brianne Davis showed apparent frustration and curiosity in that moment, which pulled me in right away. I liked how we got to see real-life Dungeons and Dragons while Chuck sat at the desk. Whoever wrote this play was very creative, as it was very unique to have this setup and style. I left with a clear sense of their connection and the story's message. All in all, the show stayed straightforward, fast, and fun to watch, and the actors were well-prepared, and their work clearly paid off. Neila Isakovic, ‘27 I had a very nice time and really enjoyed the production. I had some friends who were a part of the light and sound crew, and they did a great job preparing and emphasizing the performance. The actors did a great job too. Avery Almada, ‘27 The production of She Kills Monsters was amazing! You can tell that all of the cast members and the crew put a lot of hard work into the show. I loved seeing the entire show play out. Jessica Ofori-Agyemang, ‘27 and Stage Crew I was a part of the stage crew for the play, She Kills Monsters. I helped with set painting and building, and moving props on and off stage. Working as a stage crew member was a really fun experience. I met new people, enjoyed helping the cast and show, and I am glad I was able to be part of a group that feels like a welcoming family. Haily Nguyen, ‘27 The WHS drama production of She Kills Monsters was very entertaining. I especially enjoyed the dance battle scene, it had great choreography and music. The cast and crew did an incredible job of bringing this show to life. Griffen Kelly, ‘27 With very little to almost no experience in play attendance, I did not expect too much from this event. But, it ultimately turned out to be a play of great adventure and humor, constantly engaging the audience to keep coming back after every intermission had passed.  By Kennedi White '26 As temperatures drop this winter, a new hot trend has been going around, mostly for men called the Quarter Zip and Matcha trend. This trend has been all over social media platforms lately landing on celebrities like Kai Cenat and more. This fascination started when a young man on TikTok named Jason Gyamfi, who made a video talking about how his friends were wearing NikeTechs. In his words, he said “We don't do Niketechs, it's straight quarter zips and matcha, we elevated in life.” That line went viral and has been seen on many different platforms.  Everyone is saying that line while holding their Machta and wearing their Quarter Zip Sweaters. It got so viral it landed in many different schools and led more people to buy Quarter Zip and Matcha and make a video to get a lot of views.
Matcha was so popular it has increased 86% over the last 3 years and is still going up till this day according to the New York Times. This is pretty crazy but also very good for companies in your local Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and more. You may ask yourself what is a quarter zip and matcha? Well a quarter zip is a sweatshirt or jacket with a zipper that only goes half way down your chest. A matcha is a drink like tea that comes from Japanese green tea leaves and contains high nutrients. Which basically explains why they said they were elevated in life referring to their health and look. Since this has happened their prices have gone up. The price right now is between $4.95 and $6.26. If you add an extra scoop it is another dollar. A quarter zip ranges from $20.00 to $200.00 depending on the brand. Both these prices have gone up since the viral video. So, if you are interested in matcha and quarter zips, do your research on what to buy. The viral video had definitely increased its level of popularity and caused more people to desire these products.  By Ava Ramsey and Cailynn Rodriguez '26
Have you noticed a switch in our music recently? What is this switch? Is it making music better or worse? We open the app every day, but we don’t think about its effect on what we listen to. TikTok, the social media app with 1.6 billion monthly users that has taken over our culture, has affected the way we listen to music, the way music is made, and the way we engage with the world around us. What is TikTok? What does it have to do with music? Tiktok is a widely popular and universal social media platform used for creating, sharing, and discovering short form video content. People use it for a variety of reasons such as raising awareness for certain issues, announcing businesses, promoting music, art, products etc. and overall self expression. Crucially, the platform centers around sounds within a 15 second clip that are attention grabbing. How TikTok affects the music we listen to TikTok has become one of the most powerful platforms for music discovery. The app is full of new trends every day, and most of them are connected to songs. Whether it’s an older song blowing up again, a catchy song someone creates a dance to, or a genre of music that normally isn’t popular. As a result, a song that goes viral on TikTok often becomes the ones we hear everywhere. According to the Billboard Radio Song Estimates during the week of November 16, 2025, 74.67 million people have heard the song The Ordinary by Alex Warren, which blew up on TikTok in February of this year. Throughout the app, the song is used in 2.3 million videos and has over 10.2 billion views. So, essentially, TikTok was the engine of discovery for The Ordinary and many other songs. The platform took a successful content creators song and it became a viral sensation. How music is changing because of TikTok A very notable change in our music since the growth of TikTok is the creative process. Songs have begun to seem like they’re written to deliver one killer 15 second clip rather than 3 minutes of complete lyrics. Songwriters and producers put lots of energy into a memorable, attention-grabbing punchline- like a distinctive beat drop, unique intro or a vigorous chorus. The rest of the song is often structured to buffer time between the well engineered viral clip and the runtime. The 15-second letdown is real. I’ve done it myself, checked apple music and it’s just a boring song. could consider TikTok a testing ground for pre-released music where the algorithm then decides what becomes a major hit. Is music made better/worse because of TikTok? Tiktok has changed the music industry in many huge ways, but whether it has made music better or worse depends mainly on perspective. Tiktok's relationship is complicated. On the bright side, it gives an amazing opportunity for talent and to show off skills. A new artist can blow up and go completely viral. It's an awesome opportunity to discover random tracks and new genres you didn't know you liked. But on the other hand, it might be killing the full song. Since everything revolves around a 15- second clip, there's pressure on artists to focus only on those certain catchy little hooks instead of putting actual meaning onto the track. And to be honest, the moment a song goes viral it gets ridiculously overplayed that people get sick and tired of it after a week. And then it's on the radio for the next 6 months. Tiktok has definitely boosted creativity and new opportunities in music although it has also shifted attention towards trends and short-term popularity.  Source: KBA Architects by Rophie Centurpen (Rosie Thigpen and Sophie Centurelli) '26
Today, November 21, at 6 pm, our high school will be hosting its first Turkey Bowl since 2019. Turkey Bowl, formerly known as Powder Puff, is an all women’s flag football competition and a Wethersfield High School tradition. The event consists of 3 teams: a teacher team, a senior team, and grades 9-11 team. The game will follow a Round Robin tournament style. Anticipation rises as we approach the event, many students, teachers, and faculty are already invested in the competition. Some of the participating teams on the teachers team were dressed up in the official teachers Turkey Bowl shirt, while also drawing under their eyes with eye-black to really hype up their play! The senior team is showing their readiness for the game by all wearing their official shirt to school. Playing first are the Seniors vs. grades 9-11, following that are grades 9-11 vs. teachers and then for the final game it’s seniors vs. teachers. Eagle Eye will cover the event in its entirety, but make sure to check it out on Cottone Field at 6 PM!  By Kennedi White, '26 Looking for something to do? An easy answer is to attend the BSU, Brothers and Sisters United first meeting of the school year on November 19th in the Wethersfield High School Media Center immediately after school. Brothers and Sisters United, BSU, of Wethersfield High School is committed to intellectual, cultural, social, and ethnic diversity. The BSU’s focus is to build awareness, education, and a new level of consciousness about being a person of color in today's society. This club was developed to promote acceptance and tolerance across all cultures and to help them build up their self esteem so they can lead by example. According to former WHS History Teacher Mrs. Duggins, one of the advisors, she said, “The group is meant to help people learn about African American Culture and history.” This club is designed to support Wethersfield High School’s desire to be more inclusive.  Source: W. Hartford Public Schools The mission of this year's club is to create a scholarship for seniors that are part of the Choice program. In Wethersfield, students can apply for the Dollars for Scholars program which gives money to Wethersfield students to help them pay for their college.
Unfairly, students from Hartford who go to WHS and are a part of the Choice program are not allowed to apply for the scholarship. In addition, they are also not given the scholarship that is given to students in Hartford because they are not part of the Hartford Public Schools. They are unfairly treated and left out of an opportunity. The club decided to raise money through fundraising so students from the Choice Program can apply for this scholarship and be given money they can put towards college. The club will be meeting on November 19th to discuss ways they can raise money. The more people that show interest the better it will be for all the students at Wethersfield High School. Regardless of your race, ethnicity or religion, please show up and support Wethersfield High School to make it a more inclusive environment.  By Madina Faizi and Amir Sabitov, '26 The government can be a mix of complex, controversial, and important information that not many people are informed about. Civic literacy has declined over the years, with schools focusing on teaching students other subjects. With the spotlight on Wethersfield High School students, our main priority is to make sure students are actually learning. But what do they know already in a subject that has real-world benefits, the preparation for the society’s system, and personal responsibilities. Civics, which is currently a required class to graduate, is a class many struggle in. John Palazzo, a teacher at Wethersfield High School, currently prioritizes the learning for students being taught civics. Mr. Palazzo said, “I think that students are not taught enough about governance throughout their schooling. This is especially true in the younger grades where literacy and STEM skills are prioritized. Social studies often takes a back seat, and even then it's not usually until high school where students get extensive lessons on government/governance.” He also mentions the great action of making civics a required class, allowing students to better their understanding of the government. “What I believe students are lacking in their civic literacy is an understanding about how policies are made, who makes them, and how they can have the power to influence those decisions. Just because you are unable to vote, it does not mean you can't influence change. Also, in today's society in which people can get stuck in social media algorithms, they may never come across points of view that truly challenge their point of view in a respectful way,” John Palazzo said.  A few of Mr. Palazzo's room from the first floor of WHS TikTok algorithms have a huge impact on people and the community, and can be most vulnerable to children. He states how the media can further polarize groups preventing authentic discussions. As students at Wethersfield High School, we are of that population.
“I think with many topics in our country being politicized, schools have not necessarily focused on educating students on government, but have rather focused on teaching kids how to come up with an idea/claim/thesis and defend it with evidence while also attempting to have an understanding of the other side's argument.” He also believes, “I think more recently there has been more focus on teaching students about bias and how to be aware of it in the media.” With the future passed forward onto the students of Wethersfield High School, it’s important that they realize the benefits of becoming academically smart in this subject. “I think something that would be beneficial is if students had more opportunities for service projects in which they can impact their community authentically, and be at the forefront of the change they wish to see in their community.” “I believe students are more capable than they think. So it is our job as educators and parents to help give students that confidence to realize their potential. In a few short years, most Wethersfield High School students will be able to vote and their vote is equal to everyone else's. This is their community too, and they should not be afraid to take care of it or share where they see.”  by: Olivia Kablik
She Kills Monsters, the Wethersfield High School fall play, is happening on November 14, 15, and 16. She Kills Monsters is about a mixture of the fantasy with the real world, along with the acceptance of grief and being unique. The students of the Drama Club are preparing this week for the fall play. I interviewed my fellow cast members about what they are doing to prepare for the play. I asked senior Brie Davis, who plays the lead role of Agnes, how she is preparing. “This week I am really planning out my days. Getting work done in school to have little stress when I get home. I’m also going to sleep early and drinking soooo much water to not get sick before the show,” Davis said. The cast and crew has been working hard to present this unique play to Wethersfield. Admission is fourteen dollars for adults and twelve dollars for students and seniors. Come and see it! Tickets are available at this link, and prices are $14 for adults and $12 for students/seniors. Showtimes are November 14 and 15 at 7:30 PM, with a matinee showing on November 16 at 3:30 PM.  By Katherine Freitas '26
Wethersfield High School athletics has seen lots of wins this fall season. From soccer to field hockey, there are standout athletes who helped lead these teams to their wins. Wethersfield High School’s fall athletes and seniorsMaya Fanelli, Justin Crossen, and Joey McKenna are a great representation of our school's pride and integrity. Here are some of your fall standout athletes. Maya Fanelli: Maya Fanelli has been a 4-year varsity player for the WHS Girls Field Hockey team. The midfielder has put an immense amount of time and effort all four of those years to get to where she is now. October 20 was senior night and also the night Fanelli scored her 100th goal of her high school career. At the end of her senior season, she had 18 goals and 12 assists. As a team captain, she led her team through different challenges and faced many different teams this season. “I learn what my teammates do and don't like, and what works for them, not everyone can handle ‘tough love.’ I try my best to create bonds with everyone on the team and help foster the idea that we all don't have to be best friends with one another, but at the end of the day we are a team that will enjoy being together for the 3-4 hours a day that we are,” Fanelli said. Fanelli was a crucial part of the team on the field and off the field. She made sure that her teammates knew the captain and didn't just mean she was an upperclassman, but to let her team know that she was there when they needed her, and that team chemistry was something that meant a lot to her. Even though most of the field hockey season was filled with positivity and wins, it also had its struggles. She said, “The hardest setback was losing 8 out of the 11 varsity starters from last season. We only had 3 returning varsity starters, so this season I had to learn to play with a lot of new people. It was never super difficult and our team chemistry helped us click with each other quickly.” Even though she was surrounded by a new roster, she was still able to bring the chemistry from the varsity team last year, to the new players this year. Fanelli made sure that they would be able to play successfully on the field, while also having a strong connection off the field.  By Rophie Centurpen (Rosie Thigpen and Sophie Centurelli)
Let’s talk about Capstone. If you are a junior, you know it’s a huge deal. You are required to present something that shows you are a WHS Vision of the Graduate as a communicator, collaborator, and problem solver. Once you prove that you are a Vision of the Graduate, you will be eligible to graduate. In the Capstone presentation, you can dive deep into your own interests, passions, and career aspirations, and make the project uniquely your own. Each year, juniors stress about Capstone relentlessly, as they worry if they don’t pass, they won’t graduate, but, good news, we are here to help you.  A look at the Eagles Hockey locker room. By Dylan Cyr ‘26 With winter just around the corner, the Wethersfield Eagles Men's Ice Hockey team begins their preparation for the upcoming season. Competing in Division II means the team faces a difficult and challenging lineup of teams, including South Windsor, East Catholic, Farmington Valley Co-op and many more. Preparing now is crucial to ensure success. Hard work starts well before the first puck drop of the season. “We try to get together and do any activities we can,” Head Coach Dennis Tulimieri Sr. says, “We’ve done a little bit of weight training, we’ve done a lot of leadership training with eight or nine players involved with that.” Every Wednesday, the team meets at Newington Arena to train with Future Fitness, a fitness program run by professional sports trainer Pete Asadourian to help with conditioning. “We can’t get on the ice until the Monday after Thanksgiving.” Keeping the team together and working hard off the ice will translate into a good work ethic and fresh legs by the time the team is back on ice.  Coach Tulimieri on the sidelines SOURCE: NBC Connecticut In his 40th season, Coach Tulimieri continues a tradition of involving a leadership council. Every Sunday morning, a group of returning players meet at the local cafe Max Bibo’s and talk about how to be a leader. Even though captainship isn’t promised, Coach Tulimieri believes that building up leaders, regardless of their title or lack of, will help support the team. “The core essence of a team is to develop a culture. If you don’t have a culture, you’re not going to have a team.”
As the season gets closer and closer, the team continues to work hard in hopes of having another successful campaign. From the work put in off the ice, to the chemistry built within the team, the preparation will help our Wethersfield Eagles have a good and successful season. By: Jenevieve Haggerty, Madelyn Albright & Elli Avdimetaj - Nov 11, 2025 Old Wethersfield, the initial town founded in 1634 of Wethersfield, CT has the most exciting traditions just for you! If you are interested in fun little events hosted by a traditional old town, the later months of the year may be a good idea to check this town out.  Cove Carnival
Around mid-October every year, Old Wethersfield annually holds the Cove Carnival, a festive fair for all to be a part of, located in Cove park. This carnival is hosted by the Keane Foundation, an organization that was established in 2001 after the tragic 9/11 incident following the deaths of three individuals living in Old Wethersfield. The organization was named after Richard M. Keane, one of the individuals that had passed. Since then, the Keane Foundation has hosted a multitude of programs for children and adults alike to benefit from. The Cove Carnival that was hosted this year has been a popular event throughout the October weekend, starting on Friday, Oct. 17. Prices change annually, often increasing. As of 2025, wristbands have increased $10 marking it a total of $30 for one. There had been some significant changes to rides earning many opinions. For instance, the famous ‘Air Force One’ attraction flipping across the air returned with the new name ‘Zeus’. To accompany it, an anti-gravity ride known as ‘Casino’ was introduced into the mix earning lots of attention. As many things blossom into the carnival itself, many of those attending found some modifications to be a downside of the event. Wethersfield High School senior Rosie Thigpen had a strong opinion regarding the resident favorite, ‘Rock n’ Roll’, being replaced with ‘Flying Bobs, saying, “The replacement for Rock ‘N Roll was a little slow and prices were a bit high this year. I didn’t really bring enough money that was needed, but it was fun to walk around with my friends.” Many were concerned about the assortment of attractions this year while others worried about the initial costs of it all. However, the fair still gained immense popularity proving itself as a validating spot for many to be with those they cherish. As the Cove lasts three days, it is recommended that families come around Sunday with their children. It is the shortest day of the carnival and remains during the day. Friday and Saturday are typically for the adolescents, where events are held through afternoon and night as school is out. All days are available to the public but this remains to be the typical pattern.  By Mariyah Gonzalez, '26
At WHS, there was a rule implemented where kids have to do a Smartpass for wherever they want to go using the website Smartpass. This rule was implemented for the 2024-2025 school year. As some students have noticed, the real issue is that kids aren't ending passes when they get back to class. I interviewed Olivia Kablik, a senior at WHS, and she was very frustrated with the Smartpass system. She said, “When I make a pass to go to the bathroom, I always have to wait in lines, it's probably because people don't end their passes.” With people either forgetting to end their pass or trying to see how long they can keep their pass on, it is wasting many student’s time. The teachers who are on hall duty spend time trying to find the “missing” students while students are waiting in line to go to the bathroom. This is where ending your passes comes in, when you don't end your pass it can end up causing a bathroom “pileup.” When people are waiting in the lines for the bathroom, it can get frustrating because in years prior we were able to just ask and go, but now we have to ask, make a pass and wait. There are many reasons for this, such as when you make a pass you have to wait for an opening spot for that area and if there isn't then you have to wait, and most of the time there is a long line for the bathrooms and when you get a pass it's only a certain amount of time. While we all understand why this rule was implemented, it was implemented to track the students in case of a fire drill or a lockdown or to just keep an eye on who is out at what times and how long they are missing classes, it can be very difficult to maneuver around. When people are waiting in the lines for the bathroom it can get frustrating because in years prior we were able to just ask and go, but now we have to ask, make a pass and wait for the pass to tell us we can go. So all in all, end your passes, WHS students! |
About UsWritten, edited, and produced by Wethersfield High School students, covering all news and events. Categories
All
Archives
November 2025
|
RSS Feed