Recently, Connecticut Core Standards have been required to be enforced in just about every subject in school. This even includes classes such as music, fine arts, Agri-Science classes.. Almost every teacher and student is affected by the Core Standards. These standards were created to make education more equal and unified across the country. They are… Read More Connecticut Core Standards Effect on Ledyard
On Sat. April 25, Select Singers performed a section of the Carmina Burana at the Garde Theatre in New London. Carmina Burana is a collection of songs based on 24 medieval poems. Select took on the part of the children in the story-like performance. What makes this performance different than many other Ledyard performances is… Read More Select Takes to the Garde
Ledyard High School is a place where people are involved in a number of activities and eat an array of snacks and meals to keep themselves healthy for each busy day. Within the student body are a group of students who opt out of eating certain types of food, such as meat. Juniors Rachel and… Read More Ledyard High: Go Veggie
From April 28 to May 22, Inner Visions will display artwork in the front lobby showcase. Student produced art includes paper design, photographs, collages, and poetry. Club advisor Barbara Park has just published Inner Visions XLI, the 41st print issue of the magazine here at Ledyard High School. Regular contributors to the site include landscape… Read More A New Art Form
On 25 April, the country of Nepal was struck by a 7.8 Magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful in 80 years, leaving over 6000 dead. The earthquake took place thanks to the buildup of pressure between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate which have been slowly colliding with each other over the past… Read More Nepal Hit with 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
Briana Bisson is this month’s Athlete of the month! Learn about her biggest challenge in softball, her biggest supporter, and more! 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 Editor Junior Andrea Gamboa… Read More Briana Bisson: Athlete of the Month
This month’s Senior Spotlight features Whitney Smith! Find out about her favorite high school moments and more! 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… Read More Whitney Smith
Check out the top ten most popular vacation destinations in the world! From across the world to your backyard, there’s a place for anyone and everyone to take a breather and have some fun! Relax and enjoy the ride! Leah Sheltry, Features Editor Junior Leah Sheltry is Features Editor for the 2014-2015 Colonel. She… Read More Top Ten Vacation Destinations
Countless students have been a part of the Ledyard High music family for years. From reunions to musicals, many opportunities to perform have always been available for students. Four juniors have done just that, but outside of the school walls. Juniors Molly Barnett, Tricia Tolles, Olivia Triplett, and Morgan Wicken all performed at the Nightingales… Read More Ledyard’s Singers Branch Out
Musicians, actors, models: they all have something in common. It’s not fame, and it’s not fortune. What could it possibly be? Hint: think of a triangle, a green little triangle with an eye in the middle. Yes, it’s exactly what everyone is thinking: the Illuminati. For years, people’s favorite stars have been keeping a secret,… Read More Conspiracy or Reality?
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