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The Theme is Pink Out!
10/23/2025

The Theme is Pink Out!

Meet Tyler Patchkofsky the graphic director for Hawk Headlines. Patchkofsky started journalism in his junior year and no...
10/23/2025

Meet Tyler Patchkofsky the graphic director for Hawk Headlines. Patchkofsky started journalism in his junior year and now has decided to come back for his senior year and has been promoted to graphic director. One of his favorite parts about being graphic director is making all the sports schedules for social media. “I really like working with Canva and making sure everyone knows about the upcoming sports,” said Patchkofsky. The ability to express his creative ideas has really captivated his journalistic spirit and made him return this year. He enjoys making graphics and writing stories as he can express himself in a fun way. “I came back because I really liked the environment last year, and I thought it would be fun to come back this year.”

Happy Senior Night to the Girls Swim and Dive Team! Tonight, they recognized Eva Lynn, Colby Sizer and Kallee Howley.
10/10/2025

Happy Senior Night to the Girls Swim and Dive Team! Tonight, they recognized Eva Lynn, Colby Sizer and Kallee Howley.

Rebekkah Lawton is a fourth year journalist, and second year photo director. In her junior year Lawton assisted Julia Do...
10/09/2025

Rebekkah Lawton is a fourth year journalist, and second year photo director. In her junior year Lawton assisted Julia Dommel in assigning people to sporting events.
“One of my favorite things was making sure everyone who wanted to take photos got to,” said Lawton. “I also made sure most of the events were covered for photo.”
Now as a senior Lawton has stepped up and fully filled the role. She now edits photos that everyone takes in addition to editing her own photos and working in the field.
“Taking photos at games is always really fun for me too,” explains Lawton.
There’s something about capturing a single moment that’s so special for Lawton. It’s part of the reason that she continues to return to Hawk Headlines year after year. She also finds the class to be really enjoyable.
“There’s something about the journalistic atmosphere that keeps me coming back,” said Lawton.

A row of “Big Bruiser’ football blocking dummies lined up on a crisp fall day, waiting for the next round of drills unde...
10/08/2025

A row of “Big Bruiser’ football blocking dummies lined up on a crisp fall day, waiting for the next round of drills under blue skies.

Photo by: Alexander Rigali

Meet Clara Sweetland, our lifestyle director here at Hawk Headlines. Sweetland is a fourth year journalist, whose prior ...
10/08/2025

Meet Clara Sweetland, our lifestyle director here at Hawk Headlines. Sweetland is a fourth year journalist, whose prior experience includes story writing and extensive work in our photography department. In her senior year she has now stepped up to fill former editor Gabriella Volpe’s role as lifestyle director. “Gabby asked me to fill her shoes at the end of last year, and I was so excited and said yes,” Sweetland explained. One of Sweetland’s favorite part about Hawk Headlines is the creative freedom that she possess within the world of journalism. Being able to write stories about a variety of different topics is something she thoroughly enjoys. Sweetland is also excited about diving into the world editing. “Journalism is something I want to do in the future,” Sweetland said. “I think gaining editing experience will be of value in my career in life.”

Super fan and retired teacher, Nancy “Momma” Manning is celebrated with her very own special parking spot at Woodland Re...
10/06/2025

Super fan and retired teacher, Nancy “Momma” Manning is celebrated with her very own special parking spot at Woodland Regional for her unwavering a support and years of dedication to students and school spirit.

Photo by Will Geci

Allison Baran & Caroline Foley look over some homework. Team work making the dream work. Photo by Sadie Bronn
10/03/2025

Allison Baran & Caroline Foley look over some homework. Team work making the dream work.

Photo by Sadie Bronn

Ryan Mackenzie shares “A new legislation has been passed that if kids have school on any particular day (half day, full ...
10/02/2025

Ryan Mackenzie shares “A new legislation has been passed that if kids have school on any particular day (half day, full day, test day etc) they should have the opportunity to purchase a lunch.”

Photo by Kiara Candelario

Meet Emma DeGeorge, Sports director. DeGeorge is a fourth year journalist who started her freshman year and instantly fo...
10/02/2025

Meet Emma DeGeorge, Sports director. DeGeorge is a fourth year journalist who started her freshman year and instantly found her passion for sports. From broadcasting games, to editing stories, DeGeorge was instantly entertained by the world of journalism. In her junior year she filled the place of Hannah Mudry, and has now found her own way as director.
“I like being able to drive other peoples passion for journalism,” said DeGeorge.
While she enjoys being a director and playing a key role in class, DeGeorge also works well in the field. She frequently broadcasts games, does social media, promoting all of the sports teams at Woodland. DeGeorge also sees this as something that she wants to pursue in the future.
“I continue to comeback because I feel like I found my calling,” DeGeorge explained. “It’s something that is apart of me now.”

Senior News Director Colby Sizer has been part of Hawk Headlines since the start of high school, stepping into a directo...
09/30/2025

Senior News Director Colby Sizer has been part of Hawk Headlines since the start of high school, stepping into a director role at the beginning of her sophomore year. For Sizer, the most rewarding part of being a director is guiding others.
“My favorite part about being a director is helping other people edit their stories and seeing the improvement they make as I apply different edits and suggestions” she said.
What makes Hawk Headlines stand out for her is the creativity it allows.
“It’s not just writing—it’s podcast, video, everything,” Sizer explained.
That mix of opportunities, along with the community she’s found, keeps her coming back each year.
“A lot of seniors my freshman year inspired me to come back and I hope to do the same for these freshmen,” she shared.

The sky over the football field is cloudy as Friday’s game approaches. The Hawks travel to Naugatuck to defend the Pinho...
09/26/2025

The sky over the football field is cloudy as Friday’s game approaches. The Hawks travel to Naugatuck to defend the Pinho trophy that they won last year at home in a 48-7 victory.

Photo by Will Geci

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