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
Prom is right around the corner for juniors and it seems that everybody is frantically preparing for what will most certainly be a special night. It is now time for the group shots on the beach, a picture with Grandma and a hug with dad who appears teary eyed as he sends his daughter off… Read More Prom Season has Arrived
Students in Ledyard hear a lot about the school’s money. They hear jokes in the hallway about running out of toilet paper or they wonder why late buses no longer run. Some years the budget comes into the light a little more, like in 2014 when golf, boys’ swim and the print edition of… Read More How the Budget Influences Students
Spring Break is finally upon us and here is a list of activities that will allow you to make the most out of this week off. 1) Take Advantage of Sunsets Usually you are slammed with homework, but this week grab a few friends and head to the beach where you can have that much-needed… Read More How to Make the Most Out of Spring Break
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