This week we decided to ask students what their favorite Thanksgiving side dish was. Here what they had to say! 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 in Youth United for Global… Read More Thanksgiving Edition of Roving Reporter
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 in Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) Club and is the secretary of the Senior Class. She is the Editor of Key… Read More Athletes of the Month: Sophomore Sarah Serbascewicz and Junior Isiah McNair
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 in Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) Club and is the secretary of the Senior Class. She is the Editor of Key Club.
For the first time in years, Ledyard district schools have been given a half day of classes on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, taking away from the short vacation that usually continues from Wednesday through Friday. The change has come as a shock to many students and faculty. “After such a difficult winter, the Board and… Read More School Before Thanksgiving
On Nov. 13, horror struck in Paris, France. On the same day, in Baghdad, Iraq. A day earlier, in Beirut, Lebanon. All three were targets of mass suicide bombings, but only one was covered by major news networks like CNN, ABC and BBC. Why? Paris received an outpouring of love and support around the globe… Read More Coverage Concerns
Thanksgiving means family gatherings, football games and parades. For some, it’s centered around religion, where people show their gratitude for God. Others view it as a time to go home to their families to reunite and catch up on each other’s lives and simply enjoy the company that surrounds them. And several think of the… Read More The History of Thanksgiving
NHS, otherwise known as the National Honor Society, inducted 24 new members on Nov. 23. This is an exciting accomplishment for these individuals, but does anyone really think about how the selection process works? I certainly do. Ledyard High School is full of intelligent, talented and thoughtful students who I have the pleasure of talking… Read More Is the NHS Selection Process Biased?
Before Star Wars: Episode VII drops to theaters Dec. 18, you probably need a refresher on what happened since the first installment in this major movie franchise. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977): Luke Skywalker, a farm boy, joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a pilot, a Wookiee, and two droids (R2-D2 and… Read More In a Galaxy Far Far Away
“Hustle, hit and never quit.” That slogan is just one of many that football teams look at for motivation to win the game. On Nov. 24, the Ledyard football team wasn’t be the only one strategizing on the field. Student Congress hosted the first ever powderpuff football game for Lady Colonels to showcase their secret… Read More Student Congress Holds Powderpuff Game
As the envelopes are sealed and the butterflies begin to flutter, three members of the senior class finalized their future plans. Seniors Chloe Hespeler, Carina Mitchell and Anthony Viteritto all signed a National Letter of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Hespeler, who has also competed in swim and volleyball, signed with Methodist… Read More Seniors Come Together on Signing Day
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