With the recent success of Ledyard’s Spring Musical, “Les Miserables,” Drama director Russell Hammond has chosen a new route for next year’s musical. “It’s all planned out and set,” Hammond said. “We are officially bringing ‘Shrek the Musical’ to life next year.” As for the students of LHS, the reviews have been mixed. “I’m thrilled,”… Read More Drama Turns Green
The LHS lunch staff has been vigorously planning a sculpture that they are going to be making out of the leftover food. “We have decided to make a sculpture [trying to live by] the ‘waste not want not’ [motto] and also because our food is good,” lunch lady Miss Irene said. The theme of the… Read More Left Overs Take a New Form
“I know you see me standing there.” Those were the beginning lyrics that Zoey 101 fans nationwide heard and sang along to for years. That is until the show’s final season aired in 2008, and fans fell into a great depression. Reruns and the lack of cast reunions caused fans to have their hearts broken… Read More Zoey 2015
Since the summer of 2012, Honey Boo Boo has been taking on the world by storm. Honey Boo Boo’s real name is Alana Thompson, and her life is anything but ordinary. I often ask myself why Mama June, Boo Boo’s mom, decided to give her that nickname. However, once I looked into their family, it… Read More Honey Has No Boo Boos
About 70% of all students attend college after high school. The reason why, is because people who graduate from college are earning, on average, 52.2 thousands dollars per year, compared to people with a high school degree, who earn an average of 30.4 thousand per year. That is a big monetary difference. Although there are… Read More College Overdose?
After months of hard work and late nights at the school for rehearsal, members of Ledyard Drama performed the classic French tale, “Les Miserables.” Truly, they did an absolutely amazing job. From the chorus to the main cast, those who participated captured the hearts of everyone in the crowd. This musical made its debut on… Read More A Night to Remember
Check out our March Athlete of the Month, Steven Boyd, one of Ledyard’s most accomplished swimmer. Find out about his love for swim and how he got into his favorite sport! Annabelle Dunbar, Staff Writer Sophomore Annabelle Dunbar is a staff writer for the 2014-2015 Colonel. She is on the cheer leading team and… Read More Steven Boyd: Athlete of the Month
Winter sports have been over for several weeks, but basketball will be returning for a night where teachers from the Ledyard School District will be playing against the one and only Harlem Wizards. Ledyard’s Education Advancement Program, or L.E.A.F, is hosting the game to support their causes and to bring the community together for a… Read More Ballin’
Mrs. Flax: Math Teacher What is your favorite holiday? “My favorite holiday is definitely Christmas!” Why did you decide to play in the Wizard’s game? “I’ve always enjoyed going to LHS events to see the students involved in athletics and music. I thought it might be fun (and funny!) to have students see… Read More Ledyard High’s Teachers to Watch
On March 6 before International Women’s Day, dozens of Afghan men wore burqas while marching through the capital, Kabul, to support women’s rights. The group that organized this was the Afghan Peace Volunteers. By doing this, it helped men understand how women feel walking around in burqas. Many of the men that are part of… Read More Afghan Men Supporting Women’s Rights
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