Grab your flannel and boots! It’s time to celebrate the magic of fall with these unforgettable events! The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, the calendar is packed with things like pumpkin picking, cider mill, and last, but certainly not least, Fright Fest at Six Flags! From the smell of cider to the flaky… Read More Sweater Weather Adventures
As and Fs report cards give grades to school events at the end of each month. These are based on our own opinions, not statistics. Stay tuned for new report cards each month. A+: Ledyard vs. NFA Football Game On Thursday, September 18, the Ledyard Colonels faced off against NFA, winning 43-20. The NFA game… Read More September As and Fs
Everyone is aware of the Ledyard Colonels football team. During the fall, on most Friday nights, you can find most students attending the game. While watching the game, you can expect hard hits and those heart-racing moments that keep you on the edge of your seat. Although that is not all there is to football.… Read More Beyond the Friday Night Lights
Everyone has secrets, and homecoming is no exception. Although most secrets are meant to be kept quiet, these secrets about homecoming are meant to be shared. Attending homecoming is a privilege everyone should participate in during their high school years, like a rite of passage. The key to having fun at homecoming is trusting the… Read More Uncovering Hidden Tips For Homecoming
On the surface, the Ledyard High School music program looks like any other. There are polished concerts in the auditorium, a competitive marching band with color guard, and halftime shows that energize home football games. To the casual observer, everything appears smooth and effortless. But behind the scenes is a world most people never see,… Read More Behind the Scenes of Ledyard Music
Every team has tea and secrets. Every person has their own secrets, but the best ones come from the most elite players. Do you play sports? Do you want to be on varsity but aren’t there yet? Well, fall sports season is upon us. Here are some secrets from some varsity players and coaches at… Read More The Secret to Varsity Sports
The start of a new school year can be overwhelming and a stressful time. Adjusting to new classes and higher expectations may result in the contemplation of one’s abilities to perform well academically. That feeling is experienced by many more people than who care to admit it. In order to break free from that stress… Read More Secret Study Tips No One Ever Emphasizes
Before the lights come on, before the whistles blow, and before the crowd fills the stands, Ledyard athletes are already locked into the field. What most people don’t see are the small traditions and secret rituals that happen behind the scenes–moments that might look simple to an outsider but mean everything to the players who… Read More The Secret Rituals of LHS Sports
While most soccer players blast hype music before a big game, senior Ben Crowe takes a different approach. Crowe puts on his headphones and listens to the sounds of nature, such as falling rain and thunderstorms. Crowe says what inspired him to listen to that kind of music was because it puts him in a… Read More The Secret To Ben Crowe’s Success
Being a varsity athlete means learning how to balance long practices, heavy schoolwork, and the pressure to perform in competition. For many students, that balance is as tough as the sport itself. Four varsity athletes shared how they make it work, and their answers show that balance comes from discipline, small routines, and learning from… Read More Secret to Balancing the Books and the Game
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