Homecoming for some seniors is just another dance they go to to have fun with their friends, they think it’s no big deal. For some of the new freshmen, however, Homecoming is something they have been waiting for. It’s their first big dance. Here are some Q&A’s from students about how Homecoming was: Question#1 What… Read More Homecoming 2019
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
Spooky season is here! With the recent occurrence of Friday the 13th, it seems only appropriate to discuss some well-known superstitions. Historically, many unfortunate events have happened on Friday the 13th, leading to widespread fear and to some, the belief that the day is jinxed and extra precaution must be taken. For many, Friday the… Read More Spooky Superstitions
It’s the first home game of the season and the bleachers are packed. Students from all grades line up to buy their hot cocoa, then head over to cheer for their peers. The next day, everyone hears about the plays they watched, and the football players are praised for their great work. But, what about… Read More There’s More Than Just Football
*SPOILER ALERT* *IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED SEASON 3 OF “STRANGER THINGS” DO NOT CONTINUE READING* The last season of “Stranger Things” had every viewer on the edge of their seats. But the one episode that had everyone’s attention was the last one: episode eight, “The Battle of Starcourt.” It was an emotional rollercoaster with… Read More Who’s The American?: Thoughts and Theories about The Netflix Hit Series “Stranger Things”
Well, guys, we’ve almost done it. Today was our last day of classes before finals. This was a good year. There were a lot of changes but a lot of things stayed the same. We’re growing up and at the same time are not quite old enough to do everything we want to do. Maybe… Read More End of the School Year
Bushnell Park Foundations : Summer volunteer work which includes cleaning Hartford parks. Volunteering is held on the first Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 am. You’re also provided gloves, snacks, water, and equipment. To volunteer, email the director, Mary Zeman @ manager@bushnellpark.org Art For AIDS : Volunteers are wanted for the 10th Annual… Read More Giving Back This Summer
The talk of the internet over the past few weeks has been all about the friendship break between YouTube beauty influencers James Charles and Tati Westbrook. Countless videos supporting each side have been surfacing the web, causing tension between the two and their fans. History James and Tati’s friendship goes all the way back to… Read More CelebriTEA: James Charles vs Tati Westbrook
Most have heard the crashes of thunder in a storm but have not heard rolling thunder, the sound of motorcycles rolling out of the Pentagon parking lot and through the capital, Washington, D.C. Though this man-made sound is impressive, and there is more to it, it’s a display of patriotism and respect for all who… Read More The Last Storm?
The evening of May 11, the Ledyard High School juniors got to experience a night they will never forget: Junior Prom. The night was filled with food, photos, and fun. The prom took place at the Mystic Hilton, a beautiful venue. As the guests flooded in, the excitement started rising as people checked-in, voted for… Read More Junior Prom: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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