It’s a sight we’re all too familiar with: tilting water bottles at a perfect 45 degree angle just to get a few spurts of water in it before class starts. Or, in even dire situations, waiting for those finicky motion sensing sinks to dribble some water into the bottom of your bone-dry Poland Springs bottle.… Read More Ledyard’s New Refillers
Ever since Jim Spinnato made his debut performance at Ledyard High School, students are still in shock. Those who witnessed his ability to hypnotize are still sharing videos from the night. From rapping to yodeling, the night was definitely full of random acts. Despite the laughter and outrageous performances, there was one individual who sat… Read More Ledyard Hypnotist Show Review
As another B Day rolls around the corner, students will drag themselves to their desks to start off the morning. For Junior Edith Palomino, her morning experience is similar, but one major aspect of her routine is quite different: she will be surrounded by seniors. Palomino is the only junior enrolled in the college level… Read More Stepping Outside a Comfort Zone
As an old pair of running shoes are tossed in the closet, sophomore Peter Cronin turns to the water. Cronin started his new athletic career during the summer of 2011, after being diagnosed with a hip disease, perthes, fully impairing him from participating in any high-impact activities. The newly-restricted athlete considered sailing a simple alternative,… Read More Time to Sail, Not Run
Jenna Bensko graduated from Ledyard this past spring. She is now a freshman at Cornell. Bensko was a Chamber and Select singer. The Colonel checked back in with her to see how she likes college in the big apple. The Colonel: “Did you always know you wanted to go to Cornell?” Bensko:“I actually applied to… Read More Flashback Friday
The smell of fried dough is the first thing that hits your senses when you walk into the Ledyard Fair. The bright might make you flinch at first, but eventually you adjust. The whirring rides and games may distract you, but if you make your way past the lights and noises that surround you, you can… Read More A Weekend of Fundraising
As the year came to a close last June, it continued to be a struggle for teachers to reel in their student’s attention. However, one department at Ledyard High School turned to outside sources to bring a new perspective to understanding terms learned throughout the year and inspiration about possible careers. Olivia Mercadante, a public… Read More Planning Ahead
The softball team encountered a lot of change this season with the arrival of their new coach, Brittany Connors. The team did not let the adjustment to new coaching styles and environment stand in their way. In the beginning of the season the team set a goal for themselves that consisted of making it to… Read More A Successful Season with a New Coach
After several months of anxiously waiting, the Tanger Outlets opened their doors to the public. Inside, there are three levels of stores. The outlets are super convenient for those who are shopping fanatics. “The outlets are so awesome! Now I don’t have to drive all the way up to Clinton,” junior Raeghan O’Connor said. Many… Read More A New Addition to Foxwoods
Junior Ryan Krupansky did not think about being a rower until late in his freshman year. He briefly saw in the morning announcements that the rowing club was looking for new members. Little did Krupansky know that seeing that announcement would change his life. Krupansky mentioned that he was thinking about joining his friend, junior… Read More Rower Ryan Krupansky
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