When 8th graders decide what high school to attend, they have many options. This article explores the reasons why Ledyard High School might be the place for future 9th graders, and why out-of-town students choose to be at Ledyard High School! One thing that stands out about Ledyard High School to out-of-town students is the… Read More What Makes Ledyard Great for You? Perspectives From Out-of-Town Students
What would you do if you were being monitored from within the restroom? This is a question LHS should be asking themselves more and more every day. Superintendent Jay Hartling and administrators plan to implement a new generation of security sensors to further school safety. The sensors are aimed to monitor movement, environmental shifts, and… Read More A.I Taking Over Our Bathrooms?
Transitioning and setting into your senior year can feel claustrophobic. Today, we asked a handful of seniors how they have adapted to senior year. How have you adapted or set into senior year? Theresa Post: “It feels almost unreal; I remember coming in with years to go. Now I am going to college next year.”… Read More Senior Set-In
Joining a sports team, or any club, is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture here at LHS. Sports organizations are a great way to make new friends and stay in shape. Are you an athlete? Are you planning to join one of the LHS teams this upcoming year? Here are some things… Read More What To Know As a Freshman Student Athlete!
Junior Sarah Vincent is a staff writer for the 2023-2024 Colonel Newsmagazine. She likes Taylor Swift, sea otters, and drinking iced coffee.
Tips for New (and Current) Ag Students Agri-Science is one of the best parts of Ledyard High School. The teachers are welcoming, the classes are great, and the opportunities are endless. Despite how great Ag is, it can be confusing at times. Here are my tips (as an Ag senior) for incoming (and current) Ag… Read More Tips for New (and Current) Ag Students
Your first couple days of high school are possibly the best and the worst days of your life. You are excited to start something new, meet new people, and learn new things. You also have the fear and anxiousness that comes with everything you do. There are a few things I wish I had known… Read More What I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
Society as a whole has made great strides towards gender equality. More women on average get better grades and go to college compared to what it used to be. There’s been good progress, yet, one area that still lacks in this department is women in classical music. Fiona Sinclair, chief executive of the Leeds… Read More Misogyny in Classical Music
Water: a substance every person needs to survive. The human body can only go three days without water. When you drink water, do you ever think of what the water contains, even if it is well-filtered? Recent studies show water is not filtered properly across the United States. Extremely hazardous compounds, known as PFAS, contaminate… Read More Is Your Water Contaminated?
Prom Season is here! With Junior Prom occurring on May 11, 2024, and Senior Prom on June 7, 2024, many students have already started looking at dresses, which means inspiration is needed. Taking a look at social media, online articles, and even advice from some of our very own students, about what they think will… Read More Prom Trend Predictions 2024
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