This point in your life is a big deal. The choices you make in eighth grade will decide the next four years of your life. I am currently a senior at Ledyard High School, so I am going through a similar decision. My whole life, I have been within the Ledyard school district. I went… Read More Windows Into Ledyard High School
Ledyard High School, like any high school, has its own tips and tricks, its own hidden gems, rough riders, and its own mysteries that we will debunk, accredit, and absorb. In today’s article, we will look at the top 5 Hidden Gems and whether they are diamonds in the rough or if their validity will… Read More Ledyard High School’s Hidden Gems
After focusing, and engaging with classmates, the most anticipated time of day for Ledyard students is going to lunch. Talking to their friends, while reenergizing and getting a bite in, is the highlight of the school day for most. It’s a break from classwork to enjoy one of the best luxuries in life: food. However,… Read More Seasoned with Care
Was Edgar Allan Poe’s death an act of foul play? Or was it caused by alcohol? Cooping, perhaps? Whatever the cause of Edgar Allan Poe’s early death, his work, and theories over how he died have become ingrained into pop culture. Poe’s work and public image are directly tied to the mysterious way he died.… Read More What Happened to Edgar Allan Poe?
Child development is a class many schools offer, mainly preparing students to have children later in adulthood or how to care for children. It requires a lot of understanding about why kids act a certain way or how they develop. There is a lot behind learning how kids develop as they grow. Child Development at… Read More Preschool Is Starting
The somewhat viral “zombie disease” in deer has been quietly making its way through the world, avoiding the eyes of the public for a while. Therefore, not many people know what the disease is or that it exists. This so-called “zombie deer disease” is a form of chronic wasting disease, caused by a rare pathogen… Read More Zombie Disease?
Entering freshman year is a struggle for most students coming out of middle school. The new environment, and the pressure that comes along with all the high school responsibilities, are usually a mental stressor for most students entering ninth grade. Something that also comes along with the stress of the new school year are the… Read More Exploring Your Interests at LHS
When incoming freshmen first come to high school, everyone might be a little nervous, so I’m going to tell you a few things you need to know about the cafeteria that I wish I knew when I got to high school. When I was a freshman, I remember when lunch times were different because… Read More What Incoming Freshmen Need to Know About the Cafeteria Before Coming to Ledyard High School.
The school year is almost over, and many students will move forward to become freshmen at Ledyard High School. The transition from middle school to high school can feel scary. You might be feeling nervous or start to panic because you don’t know where your classes are or how you are going to make… Read More 8 Things I Wish I Knew As a Freshman
Emma Golembeski, Staff Writer Sophomore Emma Golembeski is a staff writer for the 2022-2023 Colonel Newsmagazine. She is a hurdler for the Ledyard indoor and outdoor track teams and loves to read. In her free time you can find her scrolling on TikTok or binge-watching true crime documentaries. She likes to tell people that one… Read More Here’s a quick little list of the top 10 things I wish I knew when I was an incoming freshman!
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