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COLONEL NEWS

LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL / LEDYARD, CT

Author: The Colonel News

The Colonel is Ledyard High School's award-winning news magazine, serving as the student voice of LHS for almost 50 years.

No More P.E. – Mandatory Musical Theater

Happy April Fools! In the coming 2025-26 school year the Department of Education has opted to do away with all P.E related classes in turn for mandatory musical theater classes. The move comes after heavy debates about whether or not children are ”Proportionately Fit” and what schools can do about it. Many school districts have… Read More No More P.E. – Mandatory Musical Theater

April 1, 2025April 7, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Seasoned with Care

After focusing, and engaging with classmates, the most anticipated time of day for Ledyard students is going to lunch. Talking to their friends, while reenergizing and getting a bite in, is the highlight of the school day for most. It’s a break from classwork to enjoy one of the best luxuries in life: food. However,… Read More Seasoned with Care

December 17, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Senior Set-In

Transitioning and setting into your senior year can feel claustrophobic. Today, we asked a handful of seniors how they have adapted to senior year. How have you adapted or set into senior year? Theresa Post:  “It feels almost unreal; I remember coming in with years to go. Now I am going to college next year.”… Read More Senior Set-In

November 4, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Running With a Different Kind of Baton

An all-ECC runner learns a completely new sport? Senior Joey “JoJo” Morales took the track by storm in his sophomore and junior years, quickly becoming a top contender in his events (4×400,1440 medley, 300m, 55m, and more). JoJo usually spends his fall season rehabilitating and training, but this season he decided to pick up the… Read More Running With a Different Kind of Baton

October 25, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

What To Know As a Freshman Student Athlete!

Joining a sports team, or any club, is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture here at LHS. Sports organizations are a great way to make new friends and stay in shape. Are you an athlete? Are you planning to join one of the LHS teams this upcoming year? Here are some things… Read More What To Know As a Freshman Student Athlete!

June 17, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Roving Reporter: Hot Takes

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10 Tips For Incoming Freshmen

Junior Sarah Vincent is a staff writer for the 2023-2024 Colonel Newsmagazine. She likes Taylor Swift, sea otters, and drinking iced coffee.

June 17, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Junior Prom Report Card

This year’s Junior Prom was a blast to many. Dancing with friends, dressing up to the nines, and being able to spend a night out around the people closest to you, all brings great fun. With 171 attending last year’s dance and 157 (Smaller graduating class) attending this year’s dance the results may shock you… Read More Junior Prom Report Card

June 13, 2024December 5, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Tips for New (and Current) Ag Students

Tips for New (and Current) Ag Students Agri-Science is one of the best parts of Ledyard High School. The teachers are welcoming, the classes are great, and the opportunities are endless. Despite how great Ag is, it can be confusing at times. Here are my tips (as an Ag senior) for incoming (and current) Ag… Read More Tips for New (and Current) Ag Students

June 13, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Is Albert Really That Bad?

Have you ever been doing your homework and been suddenly stopped by internet buffering? Have you wondered why? Maybe you heard someone around you blame it on Albert, the service that monitors and sensors the content on our Chromebooks. Well, it may shock you just how little of the issues you’re seeing are actually related… Read More Is Albert Really That Bad?

June 13, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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In the 2014-15 school year, the newspaper shifted to an online platform and transformed into The Colonel Newsmagazine.

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