Destroyed ecosystems. Natural disasters. Warming oceans. Melting glaciers. Extinction of thousands of species in the Amazon and Galapagos. The drastic effects of climate change include sea-level rise, natural disasters, and threats to health. According to Breakthrough National Center for Climate Restoration,...

While the emblems of colleges and universities cover the halls of many high schools, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2018, only 65.9% of graduating high school students enrolled in college the following year. At Norwich Free Academy, approximately 200 students graduate each year without...

“Watch out world, I’m grown now.” The theme song for ABC’s hit show, Grown-ish, describes the feeling of turning the page on high school and diving into the next chapter of college. May 1 is National College Decision Day for millions of American high schoolers across the nation. This day is extremely...

While a student may find his or her attention focused primarily on his or her daily work load throughout high school, the focus of a high school education is preparation for the future. To supplement this goal, NFA’s Career and Technical Education Department hosted “Banking Day,” which provided...

WILDCATS!!! GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME, or more appropriate, ‘Fencers! Get your masks on and your swords out!’ Whether or not you are a Troy Bolton fan, there is no doubt that the NFA fencing team has accomplished a triumphant season, becoming Team State champions for the first time in NFA’s...

The NFA Teacher of the Year award has been rewarding teachers for their phenomenal work for over 40 years.  This year, NFA’s Teacher of the Year committee selected school psychologist, Arikka Kalwara to represent them. “It’s certainly a boost of self esteem doing this, ‘cause it’s a tough...

The essence of NFA’s motto of “Providing opportunities, Preparing lives” can be found in the NFA Journalism Program and its partnership with Fox 61 News in Hartford. The class is co-taught by teachers Cheray Fitzgerald, who has a background in television production, and Tracey DeDonato, NFA’s...

On Veteran’s Day, Norwich Free Academy honored both current and past service members with a display of over 170 American flags on its front lawn. For their second year, the school’s Supporting Our Servicemen and Women Club (SOS) paid respect to its town’s veterans by promoting sponsored flags....

Ellis Walter Ruley was an African American artist who lived in Norwich from his birth on December 3, 1882 until January 16, 1959, when he was found dead, frozen on the ground in front of his home. An investigation into the suspicious circumstances of his death never came to a conclusion, leaving many...

Annual Classic Marching Band Festival Norwich Free Academy’s marching band celebrated its 25th year of hosting the Annual Classic Marching Band Festival this September on its home turf field. Not only did ten guest high schools from across the state participate: Cheshire, East Haven, East Lyme,...