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
Recently, Connecticut Core Standards have been required to be enforced in just about every subject in school. This even includes classes such as music, fine arts, Agri-Science classes.. Almost every teacher and student is affected by the Core Standards. These standards were created to make education more equal and unified across the country. They are… Read More Connecticut Core Standards Effect on Ledyard
Ledyard High School is a place where people are involved in a number of activities and eat an array of snacks and meals to keep themselves healthy for each busy day. Within the student body are a group of students who opt out of eating certain types of food, such as meat. Juniors Rachel and… Read More Ledyard High: Go Veggie
Check out the top ten most popular vacation destinations in the world! From across the world to your backyard, there’s a place for anyone and everyone to take a breather and have some fun! Relax and enjoy the ride! Leah Sheltry, Features Editor Junior Leah Sheltry is Features Editor for the 2014-2015 Colonel. She… Read More Top Ten Vacation Destinations
Countless students have been a part of the Ledyard High music family for years. From reunions to musicals, many opportunities to perform have always been available for students. Four juniors have done just that, but outside of the school walls. Juniors Molly Barnett, Tricia Tolles, Olivia Triplett, and Morgan Wicken all performed at the Nightingales… Read More Ledyard’s Singers Branch Out
Musicians, actors, models: they all have something in common. It’s not fame, and it’s not fortune. What could it possibly be? Hint: think of a triangle, a green little triangle with an eye in the middle. Yes, it’s exactly what everyone is thinking: the Illuminati. For years, people’s favorite stars have been keeping a secret,… Read More Conspiracy or Reality?
A Ph.D in bringing down the patriarchy, slamming down entitled men, and providing students with reputable advice on wooing that special someone, Dr. Love has easily become one of the secret celebrities of Ledyard High. Tired of always being rejected by that special someone? Well, step into my office! The Love doctor is in. Dearest… Read More The Doctor is in
