Male Athlete of the Week: Junior Troy Moeller
Samantha Barnes, Social Media Editor Senior Samantha Barnes is the Social Media Editor of the 2015-2016 Colonel. She is the secretary of Student Congress and competitively horseback rides.
Category: SPORTS
Fall All-Area Athletes
The Norwich Bulletin announced their 2015 All-Area teams on Christmas Day. Here are the Ledyard students who were selected based off of their personal accomplishments. 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… Read More Fall All-Area Athletes
Athletes of the Month: Nicole Reinschmidt and Spencer Kilby.
The Colonel: How long have you been fencing? Spencer: This is my third year fencing. Nicole: I have been fencing since freshman year. The Colonel: What are your favorite parts about fencing? Spencer: I would have to say hanging out with team members is the best part of fencing, or getting to know a move… Read More Athletes of the Month: Nicole Reinschmidt and Spencer Kilby.
Preview of Winter Sports
Boys’ Basketball: The Ledyard boys are looking forward to a good start to the season with their first game on Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Dave Cornish, the coach, is excited to start their new season. “Come out and support the Ledyard Colonels boys basketball team, Dec. 19! New squad, same mission,” Cornish tweeted. Girls’… Read More Preview of Winter Sports
Ledyard Football Uses Loss for Motivation
Losing is never easy. Whether it’s allowing the opposing team to score a game-winning goal in soccer or getting outkicked in a cross country race, taking a loss personally is likely to happen. For Ledyard’s football team, losing was not the end of the world. Players utilized their tough loss to push them to the… Read More Ledyard Football Uses Loss for Motivation
Student Congress Holds Powderpuff Game
“Hustle, hit and never quit.” That slogan is just one of many that football teams look at for motivation to win the game. On Nov. 24, the Ledyard football team wasn’t be the only one strategizing on the field. Student Congress hosted the first ever powderpuff football game for Lady Colonels to showcase their secret… Read More Student Congress Holds Powderpuff Game
Seniors Come Together on Signing Day
As the envelopes are sealed and the butterflies begin to flutter, three members of the senior class finalized their future plans. Seniors Chloe Hespeler, Carina Mitchell and Anthony Viteritto all signed a National Letter of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Hespeler, who has also competed in swim and volleyball, signed with Methodist… Read More Seniors Come Together on Signing Day
Cross Country Teams End Their Seasons on a High Note
As the spikes are slid on and the faces of pure anxiety make their way towards the start line, the runners brace themselves for the pain that comes with running. The official raises the gun and announces that in ten seconds the race will begin. Then, with one last breath, the runners are off. “Cross… Read More Cross Country Teams End Their Seasons on a High Note
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On Oct. 30, the club Palestra held an ultimate frisbee tournament to raise money for the Ledyard Animal Shelter. Senior and president of Palestra, Olivia Lyon, was enthusiastic about the event and felt it was a huge success. “The frisbee tournament was really [a] way for us to kick off the school year and bring… Read More Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Breast Cancer Awareness
Warm breaths are visible in the air and the sound of fans cheering are heard as they try to stay warm in the crisp October night. A pink ribbon on the field representing the fight against breast cancer is visible for all to see. Breast cancer, a deadly disease that impacts many families all over… Read More Breast Cancer Awareness
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