A new school policy will be introduced Monday, April 3. This policy, which has already caused an uproar in the student body, will ban makeup usage in Ledyard High School. As discussed in a policy meeting of district administrators on Wednesday, “Makeup is a facial covering — and it is hypocritical to ban certain attire… Read More Cosmetic Contraband
A to Ledyard Idol: Congratulations to junior Emma Graebner for coming in first place, and all of the other Colonels who showed up to participate and support. A to Class of 2020/2019 basketball tournament: Who doesn’t love some good healthy athletic competition? Fighting for bragging rights, many students went out to compete and raise money… Read More March Report Card
Due to the recent increase in students walking around various areas of the building during their “bathroom breaks,” LHS students will now need to sign into the main office after leaving their classrooms if they wish to use the bathroom. For those who attended Ledyard Middle School, this system should be familiar. “I think that’s… Read More Strolls Stopped For Good
Junior year is notorious for being the most stressful year of high school, and for good reason. Juniors must take their most challenging courses yet, start the college search and answer a very important question — what do they want to do with their life? On top of everything else, all juniors at Ledyard High… Read More SAT vs. ACT: The Ins and Outs of Each Test
Jolie Suarez, Staff Writer Sophomore Jolie Suarez is a staff writer for the 2016-2017 Colonel. She spends her time outside of class playing soccer and swimming. She also enjoys reading, writing, and singing.
Here at Ledyard High School, there are two separate lunch waves. On a regular day the first lunch wave starts at 10:42 A.M., and ends at 11:07 A.M. The second lunch wave starts at 12:11 P.M. and ends at 12:36 P.M. Around the school students were asked which lunch they had, which lunch they preferred,… Read More First Lunch vs. Second Lunch
The 2017 Grammys premiered on Feb. 12 on CBS, and was not an award show to miss. First, I was pleasantly surprised by the host James Corden, who had many jokes and funny moments throughout the show, like fake falling down the stairs and becoming the new member of DNCE. Adele’s first performance of “Hello”… Read More The Grammys: The Good, The Bad, and The Funny
Quiz: Your Taste In Bread Will Reveal A Deep Truth About You Result: Feel Like You Don’t Deserve Things Um, very inaccurate. I’m not sure where the thought process came from that a person’s taste in bread will show a deep secret but tragically, they are wrong. Quiz: Can We Guess Your Age With Music… Read More How Accurate Are BuzzFeed Quizzes?
Junior Trevor Hutchins is a three-sport varsity athlete. He is a strong contributor to the boys’ soccer, basketball and tennis teams. How long have you been playing each sport? I’ve played since I was in 1st grade. Which is your favorite and why? Tennis is my favorite right now because it’s on the uprise… Read More Athlete of the Month: Trevor Hutchins
It was early in the morning; the sky was clear, the air was crisp, the stars glistened up above, and the moon shone in the night sky. The trees were silent and the birds quiet, saving energy for the morning. Houses were fast asleep with their blinding lights off for the night when the phone… Read More Bursting at the Seams
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