Chamber Choir and Select Singers Attend Providence College Festival

Chamber Choir and Select Singers missed school Jan. 29 to attend the Providence College High School Invitational Choral Festival. Each choir performed and received constructive criticism from a college professor for each song they performed. Each chorus sang on average three songs. There were two professors present and they took turns, said senior Sasha Lopez-Watson.… Read More Chamber Choir and Select Singers Attend Providence College Festival

February 5, 2016February 5, 2016 The Colonel News1 Comment

“The Forest” Movie Review

Spoiler alert! Movies, most of them seem to have the same plot these days, but “The Forest” was certainly a standout. With a bucket of fresh popcorn and a 64-ounce drink (Waterford Cinemas now provides massive drink options), we were ready to watch this new thriller with Natalie Dormer and Taylor Kinney (in real… Read More “The Forest” Movie Review

January 22, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Golden Globes 2016: The 5 Best Dressed Women

Leah Sheltry, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of The Colonel Senior Leah Sheltry is the Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the secretary of Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) Club and is on the swim team.

January 22, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

An Acabella Style Fundraiser

Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do. Do. Ti, La, Sofa? Mi, Re, Do. That scale could only mean one thing … either we are being invaded by aliens or there is a concert coming up. Signs point to a concert. If you picked that then you are absolutely right! The acappella choir is… Read More An Acabella Style Fundraiser

January 8, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Star Wars Review

It’s no wonder the new addition to the Star Wars saga was both the highest grossing and most anticipated movie of 2015. The film ended up breaking international box office records left and right. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the seventh movie of the Star Wars saga featuring The Resistance’s search to find Luke… Read More Star Wars Review

January 8, 2016 The Colonel News2 Comments

Band Concert Preview

On Jan. 15, the band will be performing in their annual winter concert. “Audience members can look forward to hearing from not only our in school symphonic band, but our wind orchestra, jazz band, and flute quintet,” junior Corinne Diaz said. “Also, we’re performing a fun mash up of holiday songs everyone knows and loves.”… Read More Band Concert Preview

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Gallery: 2015 Ledyard Carolers

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STAND Plans Lip Sync Battle to Raise Money for Syrian Refugees

For $5 on Dec. 10, students were able to get into a never before seen fundraising event. Partnering with semester one’s Current Issues class, Ledyard’s new club, STAND, will be hosting a lip sync battle featuring students and teachers alike. STAND is a student activist group working to stop world genocide situations and other world… Read More STAND Plans Lip Sync Battle to Raise Money for Syrian Refugees

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In a Galaxy Far Far Away

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

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The Curious Savage

Lights, camera, action! This year’s fall play was about a woman named Ethel P. Savage (Haley Mikkelsen) who inherited ten million dollars from her husband, who had recently passed away. Ethel gets sent to an insane asylum by her children, who each want the money she is hiding. At the asylum, she meets some interesting… Read More The Curious Savage

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