“Volleyball is one of the most intense games in the world. Did you know, a single player may jump as many as 300 times in a volleyball match?” https://www.rookieroad.com As junior JV volleyball player Shyann McKeon gets ready to play Woodstock Academy, I asked her some important questions: What are your thoughts and feelings about… Read More Servin’ It Up with Shyann McKeon
Halloween originated around two thousand years ago, from the Celtic celebration taken place on Samhain (October 31 to November 1). It marked the end of harvest season and new beginnings. Black represented the “death” of summer, and orange symbolized the autumn harvest season, which is why orange and black are popular and traditional around Halloween. … Read More Weird Things You May Not Know About Halloween
This Thursday is going to be a busy day at LHS! On the evening of Thursday, May 26, our school will be celebrating FFA Awards Night, Arts Night, and the final Coffee House of the year. Arts Night will last from 5 pm to 7 pm. Student work will be on display in the 200s… Read More Upcoming Special Events!
As the school year comes to a close, the choirs are still in game-time mode. The final concert of the year for them is the Pops Concert. With heavy dancing and popular tunes, it is not a show to miss. Rehearsals consist of singing and dancing every class. As a general rule, each ensemble performs… Read More Preview to Pops
For freshmen who seem to like culture and history, Anthropology, or the study of what makes people human, a cultural history elective may be the right fit for you. It’s taught by Mrs.O’Brien, a sweet woman who has been teaching at Ledyard High School for 20 years. There are a bunch of fun things to… Read More Inside Scoop: Anthropology
One of the best classes to take your freshman year is Woods with Mr. Cartier. He is by far one of the most fun teachers you will ever interact with. He never seems to have a bad side and will sacrifice everything to help you. There are no bounds to the techniques he will implement… Read More Inside Scoop: Woods I and II
Hi! My name is Emma Gillette (yes, like the stadium), and I am an active member of Ledyard Music. I currently sing in Chamber Choir, Out of the Blue, Carolers, and Chorale, and I play in Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and the Ledyard Winds. I also sang for Concert Choir and Select Singers. I am… Read More An Inside Look at Ledyard Music
Working in customer service gives people the important skill of interacting with others. Many people start off in a customer service job such as retail or working in a restaurant. In addition to creating basic skills, it also tends to provide some funny stories. For instance, Ms. Szell shared, “While working in a restaurant, a… Read More Crazy Moments in Customer Service
A few days into the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, an official Ukrainian government Twitter account shared a video montage of a single plane shooting down several Russian fighter jets. The pilot was quickly given the nickname “The Ghost of Kyiv” and obtained the status of “flying ace”: someone who has shot down more… Read More The Ghost of Kyiv: Myth and Misinformation in the Russia-Ukraine War
At the University of Minnesota, Elliott Tanner will receive his bachelor’s degree, with a major in physics and a minor in math. He maintains a 3.78 grade point average and participates in undergraduate research, along with tutoring other classmates. Once he graduates, he would like to become a professor in physics for the university (USNews).… Read More A 13-Year Old Graduate
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