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Janaida Bruno

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter

Janaida Bruno is a junior at Watertown High School where she is completing her third year writing for The Warrior’s Wire. She has been dancing for over thirteen years and now works at her studio to teach younger girls to learn dance. Her love for Publishing has recently expanded into photography, where she’s been steadily building a following by capturing unique and trendy moments through her lens.

Looking ahead, Janaida plans to pursue sports media, marketing, and photography at either Penn State. Her goals are set by a desire to combine her love for athletics and media/ photography into a future career. Whether she’s behind the camera, writing articles, or dancing, Janaida contributes energy, creativity, and a sense of purpose to everything she commits to. Check out both her articles and sports picture at https://whswarriorswire.com/staff_name/janaida-bruno/ and @jbs_picture_production!

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2020 Alumni: Jordan Arnold

2020 Alumni: Jordan Arnold

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter April 22, 2026

Jordan Arnold from the graduating class of 2020 is featured in our WHS alumni spotlight. Jordan Arnold is currently the Manager of Creative for Boston College Football, where he works with photography,...

Winter Sports

Winter Sports

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter February 19, 2026

Hockey  Through the first few weeks of the ‘25- ‘26 winter season, the boys hockey team describes their year so far in one word: unrecognized. Despite a 3-4 record, the team feels they have been...

December Junior Student Of The Month

December Junior Student Of The Month

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter February 19, 2026

The December Junior Student of the Month is Kathryn Bookout, nominated by Science Teacher, Mrs. Gaydosh. Kathryn was surprised to receive Student of the Month, as she didn’t know she had been nominated,...

October Senior Student of the Month

October Senior Student of the Month

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter January 12, 2026

The October Senior Student of the Month was Flori Hoxha. Nominated by, Art Teacher, Ms. Schlatter for his patience, being a good role model, and taking constructive criticism well. Flori says he feels...

New Field Lights

New Field Lights

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter January 12, 2026

This fall, the Mills Complex introduced brand-new field lights, an upgrade that has been years in the making. The previous lighting system had become outdated, unreliable, and expensive to maintain. Only...

Cocoa and Cramming

Cocoa and Cramming

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter January 12, 2026

This January, WHS Link Crew will host Coco & Cramming, a freshmen-only study event designed to help freshmen prepare for their first high school midterms. Since midterms count for 10% of the year grade,...

Beginning of Fall Sports: Boys Cross Country

Beginning of Fall Sports: Boys Cross Country

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 17, 2025

The Boys Cross Country team has been unstoppable this season, starting out with an impressive 8-0 record. Their strong team chemistry shows both in practice and in races, as they’ve gotten closer, stronger,...

Beginning of Fall Sports: Girls Cross Country

Beginning of Fall Sports: Girls Cross Country

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 17, 2025

The Girls Cross Country team is off to a strong 8-1 start, showing discipline, ambition, and a clear vision for success. The team has bonded through runs, workouts, and even pasta parties the night before...

Beginning of Fall Sports: Cheerleading

Beginning of Fall Sports: Cheerleading

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 17, 2025

The Cheerleading team has grown a lot this season, gaining many new members and improving their overall level. Co-captain, Mia Frenis, says their main goal is to “fight hard and win well,” and the...

Beginning of Fall Sports: Girls Swim and Dive

Beginning of Fall Sports: Girls Swim and Dive

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 17, 2025

The Girls Swim team is off to a strong 3-1 start, and their close connection has been one of the biggest reasons for their success. Every swimmer has made noticeable improvement compared to last year,...

Beginning of Fall Sports: Football

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 17, 2025

Despite starting the season 0-3, the football team has shown real progress, especially in how they communicate on the field. With nearly 20 varsity seniors gone, many players stepped into new roles, and...

Beginning of Fall Sports: Volleyball

Beginning of Fall Sports: Volleyball

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 17, 2025

The Volleyball team, now 2-7, continues to stay competitive and enjoy every match. Their focus this season is on having fun, improving communication, and qualifying for NVL’s. Every player has been pulling...

Beginning of Fall Sports: Girls Soccer

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 17, 2025

The Girls’ Soccer team is kicking off the fall season with a 2-6-1 record. This team has been working hard since July and making real progress. Compared to last year, they’ve had more possession of...

Beginning of Fall Sports: Boys Soccer

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 17, 2025

The Boys Soccer team has been making waves this season with their strong bond and determination. With most of the varsity players competing together for three years, the chemistry on the field is unmatched....

New Faculty: Dr. Keogh

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

Watertown High School welcomes a new permanent addition to the Science Department. Dr. Keogh spent last year as a long-term sub. After six years at UConn, she discovered her passion for teaching; she originally...

Teacher of the Year: Mr. Genua

Teacher of the Year: Mr. Genua

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

This year, Watertown High School celebrates a teacher who has dedicated 26 years to the classroom: Mr. Genua. His resume includes teaching social studies, UConn courses (Early College Education/ ECE),...

Rivalry Football Game

Rivalry Football Game

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

Friday, September 26th, is not just another football game under the lights. Watertown will face Holy Cross at home at 7 p.m., and the stands will be filled for the rivalry game that has been talked about...

Unified and MLL Civics Visits Apple Rehab

Unified and MLL Civics Visits Apple Rehab

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter January 29, 2025

Mr. Genua’s Unified Civics class and Mr. Burgos Multi-Language learners recently took a trip to Apple Rehab in Watertown, with Mr. Burgos (MLL teacher), Mr. O’Connor (Psych teacher), Mrs. McBride (Special...

November Junior Student of the Month

November Junior Student of the Month

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

The Junior Student of the Month is Ruby Daddario. Ruby was surprised and very happy with the nomination. Mrs. Saucier nominated Ruby because of her hard work in yearbook class. She works hard on her spreads,...

Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter December 3, 2024

This year for Veterans Day the Interact Club went to the Watertown Gazebo to honor veterans who have served or sacrificed their lives for our country. Interact raised money for every 250 dollars they raised...

October Sophomore Student of the Month

October Sophomore Student of the Month

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

The Sophomore student of the month was Savanna Stephenson. Savanna describes getting student of the month as “an honor,” and was surprised that she was able to receive this award and believes that...

October Freshman Student of the Month

October Freshman Student of the Month

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

The Freshman Student of the Month is Adriana Omeri. Adriana was really surprised when she found out she was Student of the Month and felt so proud of herself. Being Student of the Month is an honorary...

Freshman Orientation

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

The class of 2028 has arrived at WHS! On August 29th , 2024, Link Crew helped Freshmen get familiar with the layout of the school and where their classrooms are. During Freshman Orientation, Link Crew...

Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter May 15, 2024

The May Staff Member of the Month is Mrs. Quatrano, Family and Consumer Science teacher in the C.T.E. Department! Mrs. Quatrano has been teaching for 18 years now; she has been teaching at WHS for the...

February Freshman Student of the Month

February Freshman Student of the Month

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter April 25, 2024

The  February Freshman Student of the Month was Madelyn Aubertin, who was nominated by three of her teachers. Madelyn said that she was,“excited all [her] hard work paid off,” as she received this...

Freshman March Student of the Month

Freshman March Student of the Month

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter April 25, 2024

The March Freshman Student of the Month is Emma Iasevoli! It was a shock to Emma that she won, and she felt accomplished for earning this award. It shows how her teachers appreciate and respect her just...

Ronny Leblanc Supports WHS Theater

Ronny Leblanc Supports WHS Theater

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter February 12, 2024

Ronny LeBlanc, Author of Monsterland 1 and 2, came to Watertown High School on January 28th, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm to speak about Bigfoot and the paranormal. Sun, Moon, and Stars, an autism support organization,...

Radium Girls Recap

Radium Girls Recap

Janaida Bruno, Junior Staff Reporter December 15, 2023

Radium girls, the WHS fall play, about female factory workers getting compensated for hazardous working conditions, was believed to be a hit! Sara McGowan who played Nancy Jane Harlan,  (sob sister),...

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