After a long 13 years of not having gymnastics at Ledyard High, it’s back! This winter, Ledyard High has three girls competing against other schools in different gymnastics events at ABC Shoreline Gymnastics. Juniors Abby Millbach and Lexi Laperle join forces with senior Mikayla Fors, as they work hard and are dedicated to represent Ledyard… Read More They’re Back!
Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love and show affection to the people around you. While we certainly don’t need just one specific day to appreciate our loved ones, it’s a fun holiday to show a little extra love. However, Valentine’s Day can also be stressful when it comes to giving gifts! Luckily, The… Read More Valentine’s Day: The Ultimate Gift Guide
A to the Winter Band Concert The first band concert of the year was a resounding success. Some highlights included phenomenal performances by the Jazz Band, as well as a performance of “The March of the Armed Forces,” performed by Symphonic Band and 6th-grade band members from Gallup Hill, Juliet Long, and Ledyard Center schools.… Read More January As & Fs (Just a Little Late!)
Take the quiz! Sandra Jimenez, Staff Writer Junior Sandra Jimenez is a staff writer for the 2018-2019 Colonel. At LHS she participates in SAVE Club while pursuing her hobby in photography. After school, you’ll most likely find her studying Japanese and Korean while listening to K-Pop. Ella Lindbeck, Staff Writer Sophomore Ella Lindbeck is a… Read More Which Journalism Staff Member Are You?
https://youtu.be/OmgGU5NXedo The girls’ basketball team beat Plainfield 31-28 on December 29, 2018. Nikolas Bailey, Co-Editor of the Colonel and Horizons Senior Nikolas Bailey is a co-editor for the 2018-2019 Colonel newspaper and Horizons yearbook. In LHS he participates in soccer and baseball while also pursuing hobbies in graphic design and photography. When he’s not working, you’ll… Read More Colonel Girls’ Basketball Post-Game Interview
Winter break is almost here! Since you’ll have lots of downtimes, here’s a list of some great books suggested by Ledyard students for you to consider reading. Most of these books are all available in the library and Mrs. Smith would love to help you find the books for the break! Harry Potter and… Read More Good Books To Curl Up With On A Snowy Day
A to Coffee House Another Coffee House success! This Coffee House featured our poet laureate, Payton Edwards, and she shared some of her best pieces. There were lots of other performances that made the coffee house great. A to Holiday concert The holiday concert was without a doubt one of December’s highlights. It was an… Read More December A’s and F’s
The #MeToo movement has challenged women to overcome the embarrassment and possible repercussions that they may face when they come forward and reveal that they have been sexually assaulted. Recently, Bill Cosby was found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced to three to ten years in a maximum security prison. After years of trials and… Read More #MeToo
An Open Letter, By Anthony Zinno Dear Mr. Buble, Let me first start out with this: You have a fantastic voice, and many good songs. Your Christmas album is one of my favorites. That being said, I must say I am incredibly disappointed with your rendition of the Christmas Classic “Santa Baby.” Before we go… Read More Buble’s Fragile Masculinity
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