Sunday March 6, was a bright and sunny day with a slight breeze.The outside temperature was about 43 degrees. For many it seemed too cold to go diving into the ocean, but 10 brave Key Club members and their advisor, Mrs. Montgomery, disagreed. They all took part in the Penguin Plunge at Ocean Beach in… Read More Key Club Takes Part in Penguin Plunge
If you’re 18 or will be by Connecticut’s April 26 presidential primary, you can vote. Registering to vote is one of the more simple steps to adulthood, but many 17 or 18-year-olds don’t know where to start. Every state has a similar website, but if you’re planning to vote in Connecticut, follow these steps: Start… Read More How to Vote
After a 20-year hiatus, “Full House,” the hit American sitcom from 1987-1995 will be introducing a revamp of the popular show as Fuller House, exclusively on Netflix this year. The sequel series will star Candace Cameron Bure, also known as “D.J. Tanner” and her three sons. The character’s new journeys will take place in the… Read More Fuller House
Iowa: the land of corn and caucuses. This sleepy midwestern state geared up for the Iowa Caucus, historically held on Feb. 1 every four years. Iowa isn’t exactly a diverse melting pot of different cultures, religions or languages, making many people wonder, “Why Iowa?” Thirteen states, including Iowa, use the caucus system. A caucus is… Read More Election 101
February is a month of cold weather, Valentine’s-Day-inspired love and scrambling to get course selections completed. This February, however, also means dog grooming, where Agricultural Science students get to show off their canine grooming skills for a good cause. Teachers bring in their dogs, students groom them and the money raised goes to the Ledyard… Read More Dog Grooming for the Ledyard Food Pantry
Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization (VFW) holds the Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition. Tens of thousands of students enter to win up to a $30,000 scholarship, which is awarded to the national first-place winner. Sophomore Rachel Kane, who heard about the competition in Ledyard High School’s daily announcements, submitted her audio… Read More Rachel Kane: Voice of Democracy Town and District Winner
Chemistry teacher Bruce Douglass and his 4A level 1 chemistry class created a “Chemistree” for a class project. The Colonel Staff
Infants and toddlers (0-2 years): These toys will encourage your little one to experiment with colors, textures, sounds and shapes. Play All Day Elmo Elmo offers more than 150 different responses when you tickle his belly, hold his hand, give him a kiss or clap his hands together. Tomy Toddler Toys Jumbo Jamboree This little… Read More Wish List 2015
For the first time in years, Ledyard district schools have been given a half day of classes on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, taking away from the short vacation that usually continues from Wednesday through Friday. The change has come as a shock to many students and faculty. “After such a difficult winter, the Board and… Read More School Before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving means family gatherings, football games and parades. For some, it’s centered around religion, where people show their gratitude for God. Others view it as a time to go home to their families to reunite and catch up on each other’s lives and simply enjoy the company that surrounds them. And several think of the… Read More The History of Thanksgiving
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