On Friday, September 13, the LHS marching band made sure the football season got off to a great start. At half-time, they performed their show entitled “Girl Power,” which was spectacular. Marching band is led by new band director Zachary Thomas and the performance featured songs by Aretha Franklin, Katy Perry, P!nk, and “The Greatest… Read More Go Big Blue!
Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as EEE (Triple E for short), is a virus carried by mosquitoes that targets the body’s central nervous system. Some symptoms include, but are not limited to, fever, vomiting, headache, and coma. The virus has been identified in Ledyard, because of this, outdoor sports are not allowed to have practice… Read More EEE Outbreak in Ledyard
Over the course of the last few weeks of the summer, leading into the school year, there has been a great deal of discussion and confusion regarding sports captains at Ledyard High School. In the past, captains were chosen prior to or at the very beginning of the season and those chosen would remain captains… Read More “We still have captains at Ledyard High School…”
As students know, Homecoming is just around the corner, which means Spirit Week is too. Students in all grades are excited and cannot wait to make long-lasting memories. It’s the first Homecoming for freshmen and, sadly, the last Homecoming for seniors. Beforehand, Spirit Week and the pep rally get everyone even more eager for the… Read More Spirit Season!
It seems that being on the stage all the time was not enough attention for Mr. Zinno, who our sources have confirmed is faking diabetes for attention. The Colonel asked some of Mr. Zinno’s close friends what they thought of the news, and if they thought the rumors were true. LHS junior, Forrest Paradise, said… Read More Breaking News: Sources confirm that senior Anthony Zinno fakes diabetes for attention!
On November 13, a panel of strong women from around the state met together in Ledyard High School’s library to discuss all things female. They talked to each other and the audience about the struggles of being a woman in the workforce and gave advice to the attendees to use for the future. The forum… Read More Power to the Women
Trypanophobia, or the fear of needles, is something that affects people all over the world. However, the flu kills between 12,000 and 49,000 people every season. But are these numbers enough to prove that you need the dreaded shot? What is influenza? Let’s start with the basics here. Influenza, or the flu, is defined by… Read More Influenza: The Silent Killer
Women’s rights. What do those words mean? Does it mean equal pay? The right to vote? The right to voice one’s opinion? Or does it mean the right to be as equal as a man? These are questions that need to be answered, because the truth is women don’t receive equal pay, and although women… Read More Women in Leadership Forum
At LHS, students are always looking for a way to be more innovative and creative. A common idea among this year and last year’s senior class is decorating the parking spaces in the parking lot to customize and reserve a place to park. This would be a great idea to express the creativity of students… Read More Personalized Parking Spots: Is it a Good Idea?
SAVE club was formed last year by a few students who wanted a safer school. People can get involved by participating in Start with Hello Week from September 24-29! Monday 9/24: Start With A Smile There will be a photo booth with props during both lunch waves where people can take some pictures. Tuesday 9/25:… Read More SAVE: Start with Hello Week!
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