On Jan. 15, the band will be performing in their annual winter concert. “Audience members can look forward to hearing from not only our in school symphonic band, but our wind orchestra, jazz band, and flute quintet,” junior Corinne Diaz said. “Also, we’re performing a fun mash up of holiday songs everyone knows and loves.”… Read More Band Concert Preview
Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization (VFW) holds the Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition. Tens of thousands of students enter to win up to a $30,000 scholarship, which is awarded to the national first-place winner. Sophomore Rachel Kane, who heard about the competition in Ledyard High School’s daily announcements, submitted her audio… Read More Rachel Kane: Voice of Democracy Town and District Winner
On Monday, Jan. 4, GOP candidate Donald Trump released his first paid television ad. The ad featured Trump’s intentions to put a temporary ban on Muslim immigration and build a wall on the Mexican-American border. Since Donald Trump announced his campaign in June of 2015, he has drawn a lot of attention to himself. Those… Read More Donald Trump Releases First Paid Television Ad
Although gay marriage was legalized in the United States by the Supreme Court on June 26, 2015, members of the lesbian gay bisexual transgender (LGBT) community are continuing to fight for even the most common rights they deserve, including the ability to adopt a child. Statistics show that there’s five times the amount of LGBT… Read More Two Fathers are Better Than None
A to Winter Break: Catching up on some much needed sleep, spending time with family and friends, eating good food, New Year’s resolutions, and now, school. One of these things does not belong. A to the 4-day weekend coming up: Unless you’re making up an exam or you’re a teacher, yay! A to all of… Read More Jan. 8 Report Card
Affluenza, that was how defense-hired psychologist explained it, but in actuality it was purely teenage stupidity. Ethan Couch killed four people and injured another when he decided that he was sober enough to drive. At 16 years of age, he shouldn’t have had any alcohol in his system. But Couch was found with a… Read More Affluenza or Pure Stupidity?
The Norwich Bulletin announced their 2015 All-Area teams on Christmas Day. Here are the Ledyard students who were selected based off of their personal accomplishments. Megan Brawner, Editor-in-Chief Senior Megan Brawner is the Editor-in-Chief of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the captain of the cross country team and runs Indoor and Outdoor Track. She participates… Read More Fall All-Area Athletes
The Colonel: How long have you been fencing? Spencer: This is my third year fencing. Nicole: I have been fencing since freshman year. The Colonel: What are your favorite parts about fencing? Spencer: I would have to say hanging out with team members is the best part of fencing, or getting to know a move… Read More Athletes of the Month: Nicole Reinschmidt and Spencer Kilby.
Check out the Ledyard High School Periodic Table that Mr. Douglass created! The Colonel Staff
Chemistry teacher Bruce Douglass and his 4A level 1 chemistry class created a “Chemistree” for a class project. The Colonel Staff
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