The first round of the 2026 National Football League draft has come to a wrap with teams drafting their most needed positions. Certain picks were expected, like Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza being drafted 1st overall by the Las Vegas Raiders, while others came right out of the blue. For example, the Tennessee Titans picked… Read More From Classroom to Convention Center: Students Grade the 2026 Draft
There are two months left of high school for the seniors, and the end of this year is coming quickly. It is true when they say high school goes by fast, so enjoy it because many forget that after high school, there is nothing else in life like school; after that, you go on in life… Read More Senior Wrap-Up
Prom is right around the corner for Ledyard High School. On May 9 and 15, students will dress up and go dance. Many people have been preparing for months, whether that entails buying dresses and suits or scheduling hair and nail appointments. LHS students have a lot to say about prom, how to prepare, and… Read More The Perfect Prom
Hailey Kennedy, Staff Writer Senior Hailey Kennedy is a staff writer for the 2025-2026 Colonel News site. She likes Baja Blast, seals, and enjoys making art.
Nomophobia is described as the psychological condition of intense fear, anxiety, and agitation that people experience when they are separated from their mobile device. Nomophobia is shown to manifest through phone addictions or generalized anxiety disorders. In a recent meta-analysis, it is shown that roughly 94% of people have nomophobia and 1 in 5 people… Read More No MObile PHone PhoBia
The students of Ledyard High School traveled to multiple destinations worldwide during their spring break, including both tropical beach locations and historical urban centers. Every journey travelers experienced had unique qualities, yet all journeys offered new experiences, tasty food, and exciting activities. Adrienne Kennedy, a sophomore, went to Costa Rica with the school. She went… Read More Spring Break Recap
After all the hard work and stress, graduation deserves a celebration. Packed with late nights, goal-setting, and many memories, the road to graduating isn’t just a milestone; it’s a moment to be present in and enjoy. Getting creative, like decorating graduation caps, dressing for success, and participating in senior activities, can make this day extra unforgettable!… Read More Graduation Celebration
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Ledyard High School has decided to take away spring break this year because of all the snowdays we have encountered. Students are required at LHS to go to school for a certain numberof days in the year. Since we have had so many days off because of the weather, we wouldn’tmeet that requirement. The principals… Read More No More Spring Break at LHS
Everyone is familiar with the crowded hallways at Ledyard High School. Between classes, students rush to get to their next period on time or for the purpose of meeting up with their friends, often leading to crowdedness, confusion, and occasional collisions. While this has been seen as a normal part of the school day for… Read More Ledyard High School Introduces New Hallway Traffic System to Reduce Congestion
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