Every year, the Ledyard Colonels and the Fitch Falcons get together on Thanksgiving Day to play football and fight for “The Sword.” The Sword is a mounted plaque of wood that has a small, golden, metal plate on it. This game is a big deal to not only the football teams, but to their schools… Read More Thanksgiving Day Football
Jansport- You are pretty much a typical teenager and you use the same backpack for everything; it’s resourceful and simple. Vans- You are definitely an edgy teen. You also might be really artsy as well. You are fun and always up for a good time. North Face- You are always ready to go on an… Read More What Your Backpack Says About You
Many of you know him, whether it be from having him as a teacher in AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Environmental Science or from being on the annual ski trip and going down the mountain with him. Scott Woodruff was named Teacher of the Year for 2017, and he definitely deserves it. While Mr. Woodruff is… Read More The Man, The Myth, The Legend, The Teacher of the Year!
Thanksgiving: the day where families come together to give thanks, and then stuff their face with turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. While many people think listing things they are grateful for is just a boring tradition that gets in the way of the meal, showing gratitude has major health benefits. Writing in a gratitude journal… Read More Effects of Gratitude
America’s most expensive home is a 38,000-square-foot spec home(1) in Bel Air listed for $250 million. “This home was curated for the ultimate billionaire who wants the best of everything that exists in life,” luxury developer Bruce Makowsky said. This spec home has: Over 100 artworks in the house A helicopter that starred in the… Read More Livin’ Lavish?
Jolie Suarez, Staff Writer Junior Jolie Suarez is a staff writer for the 2017-2018 Colonel. While binge-watching The Vampire Diaries, she eats salt and vinegar chips, Twizzlers, Wendy’s, Sour Patch Kids, and drinks Olive Garden limontas. You may deliver these foods at any reasonable hour to the main office for her.
Total as of 10/19/17: 1. Juniors: 1003 2. Seniors: 841 3. Freshman: 671 4. Sophomore: 624
Junior Kenneth (Ken) Turner is new to the game of soccer. For the first two years of Turner’s athletic career at LHS, he has been a three-sport athlete. This year, however, he decided to take a step back from football and try soccer. This was all very new to him, since he has always been… Read More Student Spotlight: Kenneth Turner
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