On 27 Feb., Dakota Johnson, who portrayed Fifty Shades of Grey protagonist Ana, starred as a guest host of SNL for the first time. In one particular sketch, played in the style of a Toyota Camry advertisement, Johnson portrays a young girl leaving her dad, presumably for the military. Instead, she hops up on a… Read More Fifty Shades Star Takes ISIS
This month, we ask the question, “What would you write on your tombstone?” Check out your fellow Colonels’ responses in this month’s Roving Report. Annabelle Dunbar, Staff Writer Sophomore Annabelle Dunbar is a staff writer for the 2014-2015 Colonel. She is on the cheer leading team and writes her own films. Andrea Gamboa, Multimedia… Read More April Roving
This fencing season, the girls épée team won the Connecticut state title. The state championship was held on Sat. 14 at Bridgeport Central High School. Both the boys and girls foil teams finished seventh overall. Fencing is broken down into two parts: épée, where the entire body is a target, and foil, where only the… Read More En Garde!
Almost two years ago, the annual Boston Marathon was disrupted by two consecutive explosions of bombs that had been placed on the sidewalk near the finish line. The explosions killed three and injured 264 others. The suspects were later identified as two brothers, Dzhozkar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, ages 19 and 26 at the time of… Read More Boston Marathon Bombing Brought To Court
A’s To the terrific artwork in the bathroom stall. There’s nothing like staring at the Mona Lisa during your bathroom break. To the anonymous grant going to Ledyard for the sole purpose of tissues. The days of blowing your nose on paper towels is over! To Mrs. Fagan’s promise to shave her head. We love… Read More April 1
April’s Senior Spotlight is on Chemistry teacher and Girl’s Cross Country’s coach, Mr. Douglass. Find out about his life in college and even see him conduct one of his favorite experiments! Andrea Gamboa, Multimedia Editor Junior Andrea Gamboa is the Multimedia Editor for the 2014-2015 Colonel. She sings in Ledyard Carolers, Chamber Choir, and Acabellas,… Read More Bruce Douglass
Andrea Gamboa, Multimedia Editor Junior Andrea Gamboa is the Multimedia Editor for the 2014-2015 Colonel. She sings in Ledyard Carolers, Chamber Choir, and Acabellas, and was a lead role in Ledyard Drama’s production of How to Succeed in Business, Without Really Trying.
The blue dress is back. Although almost two decades have passed since sexual misconduct allegations and the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton, the dress has come up again in an unexpected way, making a subtle appearance in a 2005 oil canvas painting of Clinton. Painted by Nelson Shanks, who has also done portraits of… Read More Back in Blue
This month, we ask Colonels, “If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be and why?” Check out your classmate’s responses in this month’s Roving Report!
Check out Faith Jano in this month’s Senior Spotlight! Learn about her fascinating childhood in Djibouti, her dashing talents, and her funniest highschool memories. Andrea Gamboa, Multimedia Editor Junior Andrea Gamboa is the Multimedia Editor for the 2014-2015 Colonel. She sings in Ledyard Carolers, Chamber Choir, and Acabellas, and was a lead role… Read More Faith Jano
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