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The Colonel is Ledyard High School's award-winning news magazine, serving as the student voice of LHS for almost 50 years.
Attack on Our Democracy
Disclaimer: This article was written by a member of the LHS community who is not a part of the Journalism class. Any points of view expressed in this article are specifically those of the student. This article was written immediately after the events of January 6th, 2021. On January 5th, 2020, the once deep-red state… Read More Attack on Our Democracy
Why Sia’s New Movie is Harmful
If you haven’t heard, Australian singer-songwriter Sia has been working on producing a new movie. The film is called “Music” and features an autistic protagonist. The movie follows a woman who finds herself in the guardianship of her half-sister Music, who is autistic and nonverbal. Music is portrayed by dancer Maddie Ziegler, who is neither… Read More Why Sia’s New Movie is Harmful
Roving December In Review
December As and Fs
A to the LHS Music Virtual Holiday Concert The night before the first day of break, LHS Music released their virtual holiday concert, “LHS Music: Home for the Holidays.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iECiDAHD0Fw It premiered performances from every ensemble, including the beloved LHS Carolers. Some favorites from the concert included junior Reese Yaras as the infamous Rudolph in… Read More December As and Fs
2020? Forget That, It’s Time for 2021
The year 2020 was insanely tumultuous, and no one will ever forget it. Future history textbooks might cover the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic presidential election, the movement for racial equality, and more. Throughout the end of 2020, the upcoming year of 2021 sort of served as an end goal, or a beacon of hope, for… Read More 2020? Forget That, It’s Time for 2021
November Wrap Up
Senior Sam Money Natalie Poulton, Staff Writer Senior Natalie Poulton is a staff writer for the 2020-2021 Colonel. She is a three-sport athlete who plays volleyball, basketball, and outdoor track. When she’s not at school or practice you can find her trying to pick between her three favorite Netflix shows; New Girl, The Office, and… Read More November Wrap Up
Feminist Icons: Five Women Who Have Changed the World
There’s no doubt that women have faced endless amounts of challenges throughout history. While the fight for equality continues, the world is full of examples of so many brave women who overcame these challenges. In this article, we will recognize five women who overcame adversity and paved the way for women all across the world. … Read More Feminist Icons: Five Women Who Have Changed the World
October As and Fs
A to Marching Band On Halloween, band director Zach Thomas announced that the Ledyard Marching Band became state champions in the USBands Creative Class division for the first time in history with their H2OnFire performance! Twitter was loaded with celebratory tweets and excited bandmates. Congrats Marching Colonels! A to Spooky Virtual Choirs Acabellas and Final… Read More October As and Fs
Take Care of Yourself
It’s gotten difficult for students and teachers alike to take some time for themselves. Assignments and due dates always seem to be looming and that can be stressful. Here is a compiled list of things you can do to help melt the stress away. Calling all Disney fans! If you’re missing the parks and the… Read More Take Care of Yourself
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