Students spend months studying for the Scholastic Aptitude Test, known as the SATs. All juniors and proactive sophomores take the PSAT to practice and prepare, but there is one test students may not know about: the subject SAT. Subject SAT tests are multiple choice assessments based on a specific topic. Unlike the SATs, which are… Read More Getting a Leg Up: Subject SATs
Starbucks and Dunkin lovers will always be at war over which franchise is better. Dunkin is cheaper than Starbucks, but Starbucks coffee is stronger and arguably, better quality. From the small sample of Ledyard High School interviewed, Dunkin appears to be the coffee shop of choice. Junior Allison Saindon claims, “Starbucks coffee is too strong.”… Read More Starbucks vs. Dunkin’: Turf War
1. Actresses Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy are Daphne and Velma from “Scooby Doo” for Halloween. They are accompanied by three of their friends who complete the gang of “Scooby Doo” as Shaggy, Scooby, and Fred. justjared.com 2. Musical artists Beyoncé and Jay-Z went as black Barbie and black Ken for Halloween along with their daughter,… Read More Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes
From the first week to the last week of November, many events over time have made history. From birthdays, achievements, and war changing decisions, this is the history of November. November 1, 1848: A step to equality for women. The first medical school for women opened in Boston. The Boston Female Medical School was founded… Read More November: How the Times Have Changed
After the success of presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign, various celebrities have hinted at running in 2020. Who would you vote for? Jesse Ventura wwfoldschool.com After a colorful career in the World Wrestling Federation, including various tag team and regional titles, Jesse Ventura moved on to drop legislation from the top rope. Serving as the… Read More Presidential Collection
In light of the Kim Kardashian robbery Halloween costume going viral a few weeks ago, readers may wonder what other examples may lie of hilariously inappropriate costumes. Here are a few examples of other widely offensive costumes this Halloween season: gawker.com Ray Rice and Janay Palmer: This couple is proudly posing for a Halloween photo… Read More 9 Halloween Costumes That Went Too Far
The following is a list of post-graduation plans for the Class of 2016 at Ledyard High School. Melanie Aguilar………..…….Eastern Connecticut State University………..………..Education Rebecca Ahlborn……………………University of Rhode Island…………………..…..Kinesiology Roger Allen………………………………………………………………………………………Undecided Tyler Allyn……………………………………………………………………………………….Undecided Cierra Amaral…………………..….Three Rivers Community College…………………….Nursing Alexis Armstrong……………..Southern Connecticut State University….…….…..Social Work Jessica Armstrong………….Southern Connecticut State University………..Speech Pathology Hannah Arnold………………..…….Coastal Carolina University…………………..….Undecided Jessie Avery………………………………………………………………………………….….Undecided Isabelle… Read More What’s Next for Ledyard High Graduates?
In 2012, Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American high school student, was fatally shot. Today, his story is very well-known. His murderer George Zimmerman, now 32, was released on a $9,000 bond in 2013 (ABC News). Recently, Zimmerman auctioned off the pistol used to kill Martin shortly after the weapon was returned to him by… Read More George Zimmerman’s Gun Auction
Artwork always hangs in the 600s. There are always portraits and a couple of ceramic pots in the display case. But when Arts Night comes around, a couple pieces of work turn into hundreds. Slowly, over the course of a week or so, more and more art is hung: portraits and color wheels, collages and… Read More Arts Students Display Their Work
Ledyard High School’s Wind Orchestra and Jazz Band visited Toronto, Canada from April 28 to May 1. They performed throughout the city and competed in a World Strides Music Festival at York University. Both bands won gold in their respective competitions, in addition to Jazz Band’s Adjudicator’s Award. Together, both bands won the Sweepstakes… Read More Ledyard’s Band Students Travel to Canada
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