The Colonel: Why did you choose to compete in throwing? Mitchell: My event is shotput which is basically throwing a 12-pound ball the farthest you can and… Read more “Athletes of the Week: Seniors Mitchell Hempstead and Imani Williams”
Month: January 2016
Friday Night Comedy
Dimmed lights, a bright stage and people laughing and enjoying their night. This will be the scene in the Ledyard High School auditorium on Friday, January 22.… Read more “Friday Night Comedy”
“The Forest” Movie Review
Spoiler alert! Movies, most of them seem to have the same plot these days, but “The Forest” was certainly a standout. With a bucket of fresh… Read more ““The Forest” Movie Review”
Jan. 22 Report Card
A to the Tri-M induction: We all wish we were musically inclined, but congratulations to the new club members! to scholarships: There is plenty of money just… Read more “Jan. 22 Report Card”
No Press Please!
Setting a new record for one of the highest lottery prizes in history, the Powerball jackpot quickly rose to a steep $1.5 billion. Unless you buy your… Read more “No Press Please!”
Diversity vs. Quality
The 88th annual Academy Awards Show is taking place Feb. 28 and bringing more controversy than trophies. Last year, ratings dropped a deep 16 percent because of… Read more “Diversity vs. Quality”
Oscars Whiteout
The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, have repeatedly received backlash from both viewers and actors for failing to diversify nominees. For the second year… Read more “Oscars Whiteout”
Female Athlete of the Week: Senior Aly Monroe
Samantha Barnes, Social Media Editor Senior Samantha Barnes is the Social Media Editor of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the secretary of Student Congress and competitively… Read more “Female Athlete of the Week: Senior Aly Monroe”
What’s Ahead
This is a busy weekend for Colonel athletes. Follow your favorite sports teams: Boys’ Basketball: Friday 1/22/16 home against Windham @ 7PM Girls’ Basketball: Friday 1/22/16… Read more “What’s Ahead”
Golden Globes 2016: The 5 Best Dressed Women
Leah Sheltry, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of The Colonel Senior Leah Sheltry is the Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the secretary of Youth United for… Read more “Golden Globes 2016: The 5 Best Dressed Women”
