Nona Brozell

Nona Brozell, News Writer

Nona Brozell (10) is a News Writer for The Perennial, and this is her first year on staff. This year, Nona would like to improve her interview skills and work on making her writing more concise. In her free time, Nona enjoys reading, writing, crocheting, and spending time with her friends.

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Five Teachers Embark on New Journeys

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • April 28, 2026

Five teachers will depart from the Pinewood community at the end of the year: math teachers Anna Scicinska, Lauren Ortmann, and Stuart Hamilton, and English teachers Cherie Zepp and Holly Coty. ...

Can’t Find Your Favorite Polo? Blame Pojo!

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

As the last bell of the day sounds, literature teacher Ellie Pojarska’s students submit their essays and absentmindedly stuff their belongings into half-zipped backpacks. From her seat, Pojarska...

How the Talent Show Promotes Pinewood’s Ethos and Well-Roundedness

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • March 3, 2026

Pinewood’s annual talent show, held on Feb. 25, encouraged students and faculty to step outside their comfort zones and develop as individuals. This year’s show included rock band performances,...

As Global Conflicts Escalate, Pinewood Voices Call for Peace

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • February 3, 2026

The beginning of 2026 saw the rise of new conflicts and the intensification of existing ones. We talked with members of the Pinewood community about the effects of some of these issues. Venezuela In...

Jamboree Features Old Classics and New Improvements

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

The annual Jamboree, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 18, provided both familiar and new experiences centered around connecting the Pinewood community. This year, Pinewood administrators...

Pinewood Welcomes Five New Faculty

Arya Agarwal and Nona Brozell • September 30, 2025

From fashion to the basketball court, this year’s new Upper Campus faculty members are eager to leave their mark on the Pinewood community. Madeline Wheatley New substitute teacher...

Upper Campus To Undergo Historic Renovation

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025

For the first time in its history, Pinewood Upper Campus will receive a full renovation. The rebuild, which could possibly begin as early as the summer of 2027, will make existing classrooms larger, add...

Sugar-Coated Control

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

Candy wrappers stuffed in their pockets. Chocolate lingering in the corners of their lips. Keen parents may have noticed something awry with their children as of late. At pick-up, students gush...

PSP Updates: Shaping a Generation of Leaders

Nona Brozell, News Writer • March 8, 2025

The Pinewood Scholars Program is a three-semester-long social entrepreneurship course that provides students with valuable experiences and skills, such as the confidence, work ethic, and passion needed...

Students Find Their Voices Through Poetry Out Loud Competition

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • February 9, 2025

The Poetry Out Loud competition has returned to Pinewood for its fourth year, helping students grow and learn about themselves through reciting literature. The competition, which was held at Upper...

Pinewood Parent Leaves Legacy in Womens Basketball

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024

Pinewood parent Steve Hams was a founder of the American Basketball League (ABL), one of the United States’ first professional women’s basketball leagues. Although he died on Sep. 22, his contributions...

The New York Times Honors Pinewood Student Podcasts

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

Eighth grader Diana Natsev and senior Michael Shtrom were recognized in The New York Times’ 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest. Every year since 2018, The New York Times has hosted...

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