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THE COLONEL NEWSMAGAZINE

LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL / LEDYARD, CT

Category: SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Move over Forrest, Ben’s giving you a Run for your money

Senior Ben Vajdos ran across New Hampshire the weekend of September 14, 15 and 16 as part of a charity event to give back to the community that has given him so much. Before the race, Vajdos was approached to discuss this. Q– Why are you running across New Hampshire? A– Well, I work for… Read More Move over Forrest, Ben’s giving you a Run for your money

October 4, 2018 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

The Man, The Myth, The Legend, The Teacher of the Year!

Many of you know him, whether it be from having him as a teacher in AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Environmental Science or from being on the annual ski trip and going down the mountain with him. Scott Woodruff was named Teacher of the Year for 2017, and he definitely deserves it. While Mr. Woodruff is… Read More The Man, The Myth, The Legend, The Teacher of the Year!

December 1, 2017 The Colonel News1 Comment

Student Spotlight: Kenneth Turner

Junior Kenneth (Ken) Turner is new to the game of soccer. For the first two years of Turner’s athletic career at LHS, he has been a three-sport athlete. This year, however, he decided to take a step back from football and try soccer. This was all very new to him, since he has always been… Read More Student Spotlight: Kenneth Turner

October 16, 2017 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

‘Hot Shot’ Jacob Tyler Money

The thundering roars of over 2,000 voices filled the clamorous gymnasium at Waterford High School.  The room was pulsing with energy.  At the front of the sea of color and costumes that was the Ledyard student section, stood Jacob Money, dressed as Moses and holding a staff in the air.  In what seemed like slow… Read More ‘Hot Shot’ Jacob Tyler Money

September 26, 2017 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Senior Spotlight: Lauren Hippowitz

  Moriya Phillips, Staff Writer Senior Moriya Phillips is a staff writer for the 2016-17 Colonel. She is the President of the Gospel Music Club and participates in Select Singers, Concert Choir, and Acabellas. She plays basketball and throws shot put and discus for Track and Field. Outside of school, she can be found volunteering… Read More Senior Spotlight: Lauren Hippowitz

November 10, 2016 The Colonel News1 Comment

Senior Spotlight: Rachelle Robeson

  Ruth Gowitzke, Staff Writer Senior Ruth Gowitzke is a staff writer for the 2015-2016 Colonel. She participates in Symphonic Band, Marching Band and Jazz Band.

May 13, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Senior Spotlight: Hannah Lawrence and Liz Blodgett

Seniors Hannah Lawrence and Liz Blodgett are both freelance models in the 2015-2016 school year. They recently discussed their new interest with The Colonel.   The Colonel: How long have you been modeling? HL: I did my first shoot in the summer of 2014. LB: I’ve been a signed model for about five months now.… Read More Senior Spotlight: Hannah Lawrence and Liz Blodgett

April 15, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Senior Spotlight: Alex Barina

Megan Brawner, Editor-in-Chief  Senior Megan Brawner is the Editor-in-Chief of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the captain of the cross country team and runs Indoor and Outdoor Track. She participates in Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) Club and is the secretary of the Senior Class. She is the Editor of Key Club.… Read More Senior Spotlight: Alex Barina

March 9, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Wilson

        Megan Brawner, Editor-in-Chief Senior Megan Brawner is the Editor-in-Chief of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the captain of the cross country team and runs Indoor and Outdoor Track. She participates in Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) Club and is the secretary of the Senior Class. She is the… Read More Senior Spotlight: Cathryn Wilson

February 19, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Senior Spotlight: Dustin Bussolotti

Ruth Gowitzke, Staff Writer Senior Ruth Gowitzke is a staff writer for the 2015-2016 Colonel. She participates in Symphonic Band, Marching Band and Jazz Band.

February 5, 2016 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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Editors | Emma Katherine Smith, Yzabella Waddell

Staff Writers | Zaden Allaire, Emma Cassidy, Emma Gillette, Emily Goodrich, Emily Holtz, Ava Holdridge, Allison Keefe, Kandyce Jackson, Daemion Startz, Erin Wilkinson,

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The Colonel Newspaper was launched in 1973 by the late Ledyard High School teacher Lance Rockefeller.

In the 2014-15 school year, the newspaper shifted to an online platform and transformed into The Colonel Newsmagazine.

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