Senior Spotlight: Chris Hughes
Samantha Barnes, Social Media Editor Senior Samantha Barnes is the Social Media Editor of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the secretary of Student Congress and competitively horseback rides.
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.
Royal Oaks Review
Cult 90’s films and sitcoms made it a rite of passage to somehow be involved in a laughable high school rock band. Whether you’re the girlfriend who’s the subject of the post break-up song or the parents stuck having band practice in their garage, most high school punk rock bands fall apart just as quickly… Read More Royal Oaks Review
Their First Quarter
Starting high school is a huge milestone in a teenager’s life, filled with both fear and excitement to begin again in a new environment. Now, over 200 freshmen have successfully survived their first quarter at Ledyard High School. The Colonel decided to check-in with some of these newbies. Olivia Strelevitz started off her year by… Read More Their First Quarter
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On Oct. 30, the club Palestra held an ultimate frisbee tournament to raise money for the Ledyard Animal Shelter. Senior and president of Palestra, Olivia Lyon, was enthusiastic about the event and felt it was a huge success. “The frisbee tournament was really [a] way for us to kick off the school year and bring… Read More Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Breast Cancer Awareness
Warm breaths are visible in the air and the sound of fans cheering are heard as they try to stay warm in the crisp October night. A pink ribbon on the field representing the fight against breast cancer is visible for all to see. Breast cancer, a deadly disease that impacts many families all over… Read More Breast Cancer Awareness
Athletes of the Month: Josh Snow and Selma Dhaouadi
Samantha Barnes, Social Media Editor Senior Samantha Barnes is the Social Media Editor of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the secretary of Student Congress and competitively horseback rides.
Because I am a Girl Week
YUGA ( Youth United for Global Action ) recently celebrated the International Day of the Girl. Here are students participating in the club’s photo booth! Photos taken by Megan Brawner
Board of Education Election Results
On Nov. 3, the Board of Education election took place. The nine seats, which will be filled in December for a new term, were finalized. The Day reported that Kevin DiFilippo won a spot, while incumbents Michael Brawner, Stephanie Calhoun, Rebecca Graebner, David Luke, Mimi Peck-Llewellyn and Steve Shuttleworth kept their seats. Newcomers Anthony Favry… Read More Board of Education Election Results
Are Colleges Safe Anymore?
The Northern Arizona University shooting, the Tennessee University shooting, the Oregon shooting- all headlines that have recently been on the news. These are just a few of the many violent events that have happened at Universities throughout the United States. Do these events suggest that universities are no longer safe? Just because a few mentally… Read More Are Colleges Safe Anymore?
Fall Sports Wrap Up
Fall sports have come to a close. Here are where the Colonels ranked overall. Football: Well, their season is sort of at a close. The football boys won 49-6 against East Lyme on Nov. 6 and improve to 7-1 on the season. Their last Friday home game is against Plainfield tonight at 6:30 p.m. Their… Read More Fall Sports Wrap Up
