Meet the Staff
Marc Kenney
English teacher Marc Kenney has been the Advisor of The Hawkeye since 2009. Kenney is also the Girls Varsity Soccer Coach at NHS. As Advisor, Kenney, "has the opportunity to work with an incredibly diligent and open-minded group of students who inspire me each day- except when we are near deadline when I get to tell them how bad they are." Our newspaper, created monthly, covers topics taking place inside and outside the halls of Newtown High School. These articles are written to inform, to educate, and to raise awareness for a wide array of issues. Beyond this, staff members keep our layout visually appealing and fresh. Many of our former students have gone to pursue Journalism careers in college and beyond.
Annika is a senior and it is her third year in journalism. This year, she is a Co-Editor-in-Chief. She hopes the staff and students that read her articles will be able to correctly pronounce her name.
Annika Brady
Casey is a senior at NHS and it is her third year in journalism. This year, she is a Co-Editor-in-Chief.
Casey McLean
Paul is a senior at NHS and it is his third year in journalism. This year, he is a Co-Editor-in-Chief.
Paul Samberg
Gabi is a senior at NHS and it is her fourth year in journalism. This year, she is a Managing Editor. She might seek a career in this field.
Gabi Drew
Sarah is a junior at NHS and it is her third year in journalism. This year, she is the Web Editor. She is looking forward to writing for the newspaper.
Sarah Holcomb
Julia is a senior at NHS and it is her third year in journalism. She is on the NHS dance team, catch her performing at halftime during football and basketball games!
Julia Barnum
Jack is a senior at NHS and it is his third year in journalism.
Jack Sullivan
Taylor is a senior at NHS and it is his third year in journalism.
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Taylor Clark-Paivo
Carlie is a junior at NHS and it is her third year in journalism. She enjoys playing soccer and basketball in her free time.
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Carlie Smith
Jacob is a senior and it is his second year in journalism. He joined journalism because he loves to write and learn about things happening in the world that are affecting his community.
Jacob Laros
Jacob Laros
Anna is a junior at NHS and it is her second year in journalism. In her free time, she plays volleyball, basketball, and runs track.
Anna Burns
Rowen is a junior at NHS and it is her third year in journalism. She wants to become a journalist in the future so she is very excited to write for the newspaper.
Rowen Villamil
Tanyon is a junior at NHS and it is her third year in journalism. She is very excited to be working in this class.
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Tanyon Estores
Kyle is a senior and it is his second year in journalism.
Kyle Duval
Julia is a senior and it is her second year in journalism. She looks forward to writing in a brand new way.
Julia Sullivan
Tyler is a senior and it is his second year in journalism. He plays baseball whenever he can and enjoys writing. Tyler is looking forward to a good future with The Hawkeye.
Tyler Stroili
Sophia is a junior at NHS and it is her second year in journalism.
Sophia Romano
Carly is a junior at NHS and it is her second year in journalism.
Carly Frommer
Laura is a junior at NHS and it is her second year in journalism. She likes to write about topics and events going on.
Laura Augenbraun
Gloria is a sophomore at NHS and it is her second year in journalism.
Gloria Rowley
Paul Samberg
Kyle is a sophomore at NHS and it is his second year in journalism.
Kyle Trahan
Noelle is a sophomore at NHS and it is her second year in journalism.
Noelle Salley
Leena is a sophomore at NHS and it is her second year in journalism. She enjoys baking and fashion and is joining Best Buddies this year.
Leena Abdulrahman
Rowen Villamil
Hayden is a sophomore at NHS and it is his second year in journalism. He likes playing trombone, watching movies, and reading. Hayden used to travel a lot, but then returned to Newtown a few years ago.
Hayden Fletcher
Milan is a sophomore at NHS and it is her second year in journalism.
Milan Pranger
Milan Pranger
Paige is a sophomore at NHS and it is her first second in journalism. She enjoys writing about current topics that are relevant for young people.
Paige Psichopaidas
Shea is a sophomore at NHS and it is her first year in journalism.
Shea Murphy
Ailish is a sophomore at NHS and it is her first year in journalism.
Ailish is a sophomore at NHS and it is her first year in journalism.
Ailish Roche
Ailish Roche
Ailish is a sophomore at NHS and it is her first year in journalism.
Kate Farrington
Kate Farrington
Kate is a sophomore at NHS and it is her first year in journalism.
Madison Benson
Madison Benson
Madison Benson
Madison is a freshman at NHS and it is her first year in journalism. She loves to write about anything, and she also loves theater.
Bridget Lovely
Bridget is a freshman at NHS and it is her first year in journalism.
Bridget is a freshman at NHS and it is her first year in journalism.
Shannon Muckell
Shannon is a freshman at NHS and it is her first year in journalism. She enjoys writing and hopes to learn more from her experiences at The Hawkeye.
Cailyn Sullivan
Cailyn is a freshman at NHS and it is her first year in journalism. She enjoys writing about various topics. Outside of school, she plays field hockey and softball.
Ella Wanzar
Ella is a freshman at NHS and it is her first year in journalism. She enjoys playing the guitar and writing. She hopes one day to be a pediatrician and help kids.
Charlotte Razzino
Charlotte is a freshman at NHS and it is her first year in journalism. She loves to read and write and is big into "Greek Sheek." She also dabbles in theater and can play the guitar.
Maddi Larson
Maddi is a junior at NHS and it is her first year in journalism. She enjoys sleeping and watching her favorite shows on Netflix.
Giovana DeOliveira
Giovana is a sophomore at NHS and is currently in her first year of journalism. She enjoys playing volleyball and is looking forward to writing for the newspaper.
Amanda Stowe
Amanda is a freshman at NHS and is currently in her first year of Journalism. She enjoys playing soccer and basketball, hiking, and spending time with her friends.
Katie is a staff writer in her first year of Journalism and is looking forward to writing for the newspaper.
Katie Larson
Maggie LaBanca
Maggie is a Freshman at NHS. This is her first year in journalism and is looking forward to writing for The Hawkeye.
Grace Douglas
Grace is a freshman at NHS and this is her first year in journalism.
Jacob Schumer
Jacob is a freshman at NHS and it is his first year in journalism. He is looking forward to writing for the paper.
Brendan Murray
Brendan is a sophomore at NHS in his first year in Journalism and is very excited to write for the paper
Ally McCarthy
Ally is a freshman at NHS, and it is her first year in journalism.
Willem Doherty
Willem is a sophomore at NHS and it is his first year in journalism. He is worried that anything he puts in this box will later be viewed as pretentious.
Katarina Rosen
Katarina is a junior at NHS and it is her first year in Journalism. She enjoys playing tennis, swimming, sleeping and bagels.