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LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL / LEDYARD, CT

Ledyard High School’s Hidden Gems

Ledyard High School, like any high school, has its own tips and tricks, its own hidden gems, rough riders, and its own mysteries that we will debunk, accredit, and absorb. In today’s article, we will look at the top 5 Hidden Gems and whether they are diamonds in the rough or if their validity will… Read More Ledyard High School’s Hidden Gems

April 21, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Explaining Skibidi Toilet

Have you fallen victim to random children coming up to you and referencing some odd thing called Skibidi Toilet? Perhaps singing a theme song about it? “Skibidi Toilet” falls under what is referred to as the “brain rot” section of modern internet consumption. Brain rot is a slang word to describe someone’s brain “deteriorating” or… Read More Explaining Skibidi Toilet

April 8, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Parking Lot Party Crasher

On Tuesday March 18, a woman was arrested in the dirt parking lot in the back of Ledyard High School for being under the influence of drugs. Police stated that they saw a black GMC envoy parked in the lot around 11 am, and when they started to interview her and ordered her out of… Read More Parking Lot Party Crasher

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

A.I Taking Over Our Bathrooms?

What would you do if you were being monitored from within the restroom? This is a question LHS should be asking themselves more and more every day. Superintendent Jay Hartling and administrators plan to implement a new generation of security sensors to further school safety. The sensors are aimed to monitor movement, environmental shifts, and… Read More A.I Taking Over Our Bathrooms?

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Sneaky Snakes

Happy April Fools! Last Wednesday, March 26, the upstairs boys’ bathrooms were closed because exterminators came to try and remove the snake population that has recently been attempting to take over the school. Over the past few weeks, the school has had multiple snake sightings! The bathrooms are the main areas students need to be… Read More Sneaky Snakes

April 1, 2025April 7, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

No More P.E. – Mandatory Musical Theater

Happy April Fools! In the coming 2025-26 school year the Department of Education has opted to do away with all P.E related classes in turn for mandatory musical theater classes. The move comes after heavy debates about whether or not children are ”Proportionately Fit” and what schools can do about it. Many school districts have… Read More No More P.E. – Mandatory Musical Theater

April 1, 2025April 7, 2025 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Seasoned with Care

After focusing, and engaging with classmates, the most anticipated time of day for Ledyard students is going to lunch. Talking to their friends, while reenergizing and getting a bite in, is the highlight of the school day for most. It’s a break from classwork to enjoy one of the best luxuries in life: food. However,… Read More Seasoned with Care

December 17, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Senior Set-In

Transitioning and setting into your senior year can feel claustrophobic. Today, we asked a handful of seniors how they have adapted to senior year. How have you adapted or set into senior year? Theresa Post:  “It feels almost unreal; I remember coming in with years to go. Now I am going to college next year.”… Read More Senior Set-In

November 4, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

Running With a Different Kind of Baton

An all-ECC runner learns a completely new sport? Senior Joey “JoJo” Morales took the track by storm in his sophomore and junior years, quickly becoming a top contender in his events (4×400,1440 medley, 300m, 55m, and more). JoJo usually spends his fall season rehabilitating and training, but this season he decided to pick up the… Read More Running With a Different Kind of Baton

October 25, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

What To Know As a Freshman Student Athlete!

Joining a sports team, or any club, is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture here at LHS. Sports organizations are a great way to make new friends and stay in shape. Are you an athlete? Are you planning to join one of the LHS teams this upcoming year? Here are some things… Read More What To Know As a Freshman Student Athlete!

June 17, 2024 The Colonel NewsLeave a comment

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