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.
Valentine’s Day: The Ultimate Gift Guide
Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love and show affection to the people around you. While we certainly don’t need just one specific day to appreciate our loved ones, it’s a fun holiday to show a little extra love. However, Valentine’s Day can also be stressful when it comes to giving gifts! Luckily, The… Read More Valentine’s Day: The Ultimate Gift Guide
January As & Fs (Just a Little Late!)
A to the Winter Band Concert The first band concert of the year was a resounding success. Some highlights included phenomenal performances by the Jazz Band, as well as a performance of “The March of the Armed Forces,” performed by Symphonic Band and 6th-grade band members from Gallup Hill, Juliet Long, and Ledyard Center schools.… Read More January As & Fs (Just a Little Late!)
Play auditions Monday, 1/28 and Tuesday, 1/29 after school in the auditorium.
Which Journalism Staff Member Are You?
Take the quiz! Sandra Jimenez, Staff Writer Junior Sandra Jimenez is a staff writer for the 2018-2019 Colonel. At LHS she participates in SAVE Club while pursuing her hobby in photography. After school, you’ll most likely find her studying Japanese and Korean while listening to K-Pop. Ella Lindbeck, Staff Writer Sophomore Ella Lindbeck is a… Read More Which Journalism Staff Member Are You?
Colonel Girls’ Basketball Post-Game Interview
https://youtu.be/OmgGU5NXedo The girls’ basketball team beat Plainfield 31-28 on December 29, 2018. Nikolas Bailey, Co-Editor of the Colonel and Horizons Senior Nikolas Bailey is a co-editor for the 2018-2019 Colonel newspaper and Horizons yearbook. In LHS he participates in soccer and baseball while also pursuing hobbies in graphic design and photography. When he’s not working, you’ll… Read More Colonel Girls’ Basketball Post-Game Interview
Good Books To Curl Up With On A Snowy Day
Winter break is almost here! Since you’ll have lots of downtimes, here’s a list of some great books suggested by Ledyard students for you to consider reading. Most of these books are all available in the library and Mrs. Smith would love to help you find the books for the break! Harry Potter and… Read More Good Books To Curl Up With On A Snowy Day
December A’s and F’s
A to Coffee House Another Coffee House success! This Coffee House featured our poet laureate, Payton Edwards, and she shared some of her best pieces. There were lots of other performances that made the coffee house great. A to Holiday concert The holiday concert was without a doubt one of December’s highlights. It was an… Read More December A’s and F’s
Colonel Basketball: Preseason Preview
https://youtu.be/ur86REjrjss Nikolas Bailey, Co-Editor of the Colonel and Horizons Senior Nikolas Bailey is a co-editor for the 2018-2019 Colonel newspaper and Horizons yearbook. In LHS he participates in soccer and baseball while also pursuing hobbies in graphic design and photography. When he’s not working, you’ll find him watching movies.
#MeToo
The #MeToo movement has challenged women to overcome the embarrassment and possible repercussions that they may face when they come forward and reveal that they have been sexually assaulted. Recently, Bill Cosby was found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced to three to ten years in a maximum security prison. After years of trials and… Read More #MeToo
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