Recently, there have been many reports of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7s exploding or bursting into flames. If you’re a Samsung user, you’re thinking, “I’m glad I didn’t buy that phone,” or if you’re an Apple user, you’re thinking, “Great, Samsungs suck anyway.” The phone in question was released on Aug. 19. Soon after its release,… Read More Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 is on Fire: Literally!
United States Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has been the center of attention ever since he infamously claimed he was robbed at gunpoint in Rio. Police investigators discovered that these claims were less than true. Lochte and fellow teammates were instead recorded vandalizing a gas station bathroom in a drunken stupor. Lochte was suspended from swimming… Read More Lochte Gate: The Saga Continues
A to outdoor lunch area for the Senior Class! The new outdoor seating is a beautiful addition to the front of the school and a great senior privilege…and to all students after school hours. A to new staff members: This year LHS welcomed many new members to our Colonel Staff, and they are all excellent… Read More September Report Card
The Ledyard Board of Education (BoE) is usually overlooked until budget season, despite its profound impact on all the Ledyard schools and how they operate. Last Wednesday, however, the BoE made news as it voted to replace Chairwoman Mimi Peck-Llewellyn (second from right in the photo, seated) and elect Anthony Favry, current chairman of the… Read More Ledyard Board of Education Elects New Chair
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13, the top 10 finalists of season 11 America’s got Talent will be battling it out to win a spot headlining a show in Las Vegas and one million dollars. According to celebrity judge, Simon Cowell, “The talent this year has just been so incredible.” Each of these finalists have such amazing… Read More America’s got Talent: Acts to Watch
Former Stanford student athlete Brock Turner, infamous for raping an unconscious woman on Jan. 18, 2015, was recently released from prison on Sept. 2 after 3 months on good behavior. His already lenient sentence of 6 months in county jail caused significant backlash and opened up the discussion on race, class, and sex based privilege.… Read More Brock Turner: The Epitome of Privilege
The following is a list of post-graduation plans for the Class of 2016 at Ledyard High School. Melanie Aguilar………..…….Eastern Connecticut State University………..………..Education Rebecca Ahlborn……………………University of Rhode Island…………………..…..Kinesiology Roger Allen………………………………………………………………………………………Undecided Tyler Allyn……………………………………………………………………………………….Undecided Cierra Amaral…………………..….Three Rivers Community College…………………….Nursing Alexis Armstrong……………..Southern Connecticut State University….…….…..Social Work Jessica Armstrong………….Southern Connecticut State University………..Speech Pathology Hannah Arnold………………..…….Coastal Carolina University…………………..….Undecided Jessie Avery………………………………………………………………………………….….Undecided Isabelle… Read More What’s Next for Ledyard High Graduates?
1. See Finding Dory in Theaters This much-anticipated sequel to Finding Nemo comes out June 17. The forgetful blue fish Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) must go on a quest with clownfish Nemo and Marlin (Albert Brooks) to track down her mother. 2. Celebrate National Ice Cream Day… Read More 10 Things To Do This Summer
Girls’ Softball: This season, the girls won nine games and lost 11. The girls’ most significant wins took place at the Windham softball field on April 23 (15-3), at Montville High School on April 25 (10-0), and at East Hampton High School on May 12 (12-0). Key members include senior Hannah Terrapin, junior Riley Pratt… Read More The Final Spring Sports Recap
This year, the annual long anticipated Pops concert is taking place June 3 and June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Ledyard High School. Kids and teachers alike look forward to Pops because it is a fun, energetic and upbeat show. The show is also a sign that summer is quickly approaching. The concert is a… Read More 2016 Pops Preview
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