Ledyard native, junior Brayden Grim, was voted athlete of the week for his accomplishments on the Ledyard High School football team for the week of September 17. Even though the Colonels didn’t clinch the win against Bunnell High School, Grim still had an outstanding performance with over 80 yards, ran on 13 carries, and scoring… Read More September 17: Athlete of the Week
On September 7, a celebration of Colonels brought Ledyard High School together for the first time this school year. Blue and White day organized by school administrators and staff recognizes students’ achievements, student leaders, different clubs, and athletic teams. This year there were many achievements that span from anything like a unique job opportunity or… Read More Blue and White Done Right
Senior Ben Vajdos ran across New Hampshire the weekend of September 14, 15 and 16 as part of a charity event to give back to the community that has given him so much. Before the race, Vajdos was approached to discuss this. Q– Why are you running across New Hampshire? A– Well, I work for… Read More Move over Forrest, Ben’s giving you a Run for your money
Do you feel like people see you differently than you are? Storytelling Club is a chance to share your personal experiences. Whether they be happy, sad, or hilarious, Storytelling Club wants to hear them. The goal of Storytelling Club, since it began late in the 2016/17 school year, has been to create empathy and understanding… Read More Storytelling Club
September Roving 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. Ella Lindbeck, Staff Writer
Photo Credit: Scott Williams From the great coach Bill Mignault, down to coach Jim Buonocore, Ledyard football has always been successful. That is until recently. The Colonels have gone 2-8 for the past two seasons: Something very unusual for the storied program. Could this have to do with the coaching changes? The Colonels are starting… Read More How Will the Colonels Move Forward With Yet Another Coach at the Helm?
Junior and senior year can be hectic and overwhelming. For those of you looking for some form of guidance, you have come to the right place. Embedded in this list are tips, tricks, and key pieces of advice that will hopefully help answer some of your questions or doubts concerning college. FAFSA starts on October… Read More College Prep Tips, Tricks, and Advice
At LHS, students are always looking for a way to be more innovative and creative. A common idea among this year and last year’s senior class is decorating the parking spaces in the parking lot to customize and reserve a place to park. This would be a great idea to express the creativity of students… Read More Personalized Parking Spots: Is it a Good Idea?
SAVE club was formed last year by a few students who wanted a safer school. People can get involved by participating in Start with Hello Week from September 24-29! Monday 9/24: Start With A Smile There will be a photo booth with props during both lunch waves where people can take some pictures. Tuesday 9/25:… Read More SAVE: Start with Hello Week!
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