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COLONEL NEWS

LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL / LEDYARD, CT

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.

October As and Fs 

A+: Halloween Blood Drive Our Halloween Blood Drive was a great success. It collected 29 units of blood that could save 87 lives. If you didn’t have a chance to sign up for the Halloween Blood Drive, there’s another chance. On February 11, you can donate blood if you are 16 years of age or… Read More October As and Fs 

November 18, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Mystery Senior Week 3!

This senior… Leave your guesses in the comments below! The comments will appear once approved. 

November 12, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Mystery Senior Revealed!

Last week’s Mystery Senior was…  Mia Starling!

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Who’s the Mystery Senior? Week 2

This senior…  Leave your guesses in the comments below! The comments will appear once approved. 

November 5, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Last week’s Mystery Senior was…

 Abby Diamond! 

November 5, 2025November 7, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

An Abridged History of Halloween

Every year on October 31, many people of all ages and across nations dress up for Halloween. The holiday has ancient roots and has evolved much to form the modern-day version. So, where did it start? Around 0 CE, in western and central Europe, the Celts, a polytheistic pagan culture, celebrated Samhain. Samhain was a… Read More An Abridged History of Halloween

October 29, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Who’s the Mystery Senior?: Week 1

“Guess the Senior” is back for this year’s seniors! Once a week an article will be published that contains facts/information about ONE senior from the Ledyard 2026 class. In the comments below the article, you are asked to guess who the senior is, and the week after, that senior will be revealed.   This senior… Leave… Read More Who’s the Mystery Senior?: Week 1

October 29, 2025 The Colonel News1 Comment

The Perfect Fall Itinerary

The scent of cinnamon fills the crisp morning air. It’s the beginning of fall, and the leaves are changing from shades of green to shades of orange, yellow, and red. The wind blows, and the temperature slowly drops—the perfect weather for a fantastic, fun fall day all around the town. People walk around with coffee… Read More The Perfect Fall Itinerary

October 29, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Beyond the Permission Slip 

This October, Ledyard High students stepped out of the classroom and into a world full of secrets. From hidden lessons in barnyards to mysteries of the tide pools, these field trips weren’t just about seeing new places; they were about uncovering the unexpected, the surprising, and sometimes the downright mysterious. Behind every corner, behind every… Read More Beyond the Permission Slip 

October 29, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

The Home for Fall

For the autumn season, most people have a checklist of activities they want to complete. This could consist of apple picking, carving pumpkins, baking pies, drinking apple cider, and much more. This variety leaves a ton of options to do in order to enjoy the fall. The season only lasts for about three months, which… Read More The Home for Fall

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The Colonel Newspaper was launched in 1973 by the late Ledyard High School teacher Lance Rockefeller.

In the 2014-15 school year, the newspaper shifted to an online platform and transformed into The Colonel Newsmagazine.

The news site is run by Ledyard High School's Journalistic Publications I & II.

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