Working in customer service gives people the important skill of interacting with others. Many people start off in a customer service job such as retail or working in a restaurant. In addition to creating basic skills, it also tends to provide some funny stories. For instance, Ms. Szell shared, “While working in a restaurant, a… Read More Crazy Moments in Customer Service
A few days into the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, an official Ukrainian government Twitter account shared a video montage of a single plane shooting down several Russian fighter jets. The pilot was quickly given the nickname “The Ghost of Kyiv” and obtained the status of “flying ace”: someone who has shot down more… Read More The Ghost of Kyiv: Myth and Misinformation in the Russia-Ukraine War
At the University of Minnesota, Elliott Tanner will receive his bachelor’s degree, with a major in physics and a minor in math. He maintains a 3.78 grade point average and participates in undergraduate research, along with tutoring other classmates. Once he graduates, he would like to become a professor in physics for the university (USNews).… Read More A 13-Year Old Graduate
Late on Monday night, Politico reported that they had obtained an authenticated initial draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court detailing their plans to strike down Roe v. Wade and return power to determine citizens’ rights to abortions to the individual states. The Supreme Court’s decision likely would not have been released for at least… Read More Leaked Supreme Court Initial Majority Opinion Details the Court’s Plans to Overturn Roe V. Wade
A to Newsies Ledyard music did a phenomenal job during their Newsies performance on March 24, 25, and 26th. They almost sold out of tickets on each day and senior Matt Bourguignon says, “Each day the show got better and we had a way bigger turnout than we expected.” A to Carnegie Hall On Thursday,… Read More March and April A’s & F’s
Senior Samantha Money is a staff reporter 2021-2022 Colonel Newsmagazine. She plays basketball and softball and loves Pitbull more than herself. Senior Nick Washington is a staff writer for the 2021-2022 Colonel Newsmagazine. He plays soccer and likes going out to eat ice cream.
Senior Angel Spears-Johnson (from left, fourth in seated on the couch) is easily one of the most encouraging and positive students within the four walls of Ledyard High School. Angel has faced more challenges and adversity than many of us will experience in a lifetime, but despite this, she was able to turn everything negative… Read More Senior Spotlight: Angel Spears-Johnson
Who is Zaden Allaire: Journalism Student OR Best Selling Comic Writer?? Ledyard’s very own Zaden Allaire, who has been a mystery to us all, has been approached by Image Comics about turning his comics into a book series! On the Colonel Newsmagazine, Allaire has been pushing out a small comic series called “The Mundane Adventures… Read More Who is Zaden Allaire: Journalism Student OR Best Selling Comic Writer??
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