The case of the headless nutcracker

This past Saturday, the cast of the New England Dance Academy’s The Nutcracker faced a headless nutcracker, broken glass, and other uncooperative props. Despite this, they finished the night safely with no falls or injuries.

Members of the audience admitting to noticing there were some difficulties. “Occasionally, it seemed a little off tempo,” said sophomore Maddy Prior. “Plus the nutcracker’s head flying off was unexpected. There was nothing so bad that it stood out though…”

Civics project: spirit week brings unity or competition?

In homeroom classes on Dec. 9, senior Lindsay Coburn will be surveying students’ opinions about school unity for her Civics project. She aims to gather student views on underclassmen/upperclassmen relations and whether Spirit Week activities bring school community or inter-class competition. “It will be discussion based,” she said. “Students will talk about if they feel everyone in the school gets along or whether there’s a divide between grades and certain clubs…”

Baty’s MVP performance gives Rams 4th straight state title

The East Lyme Vikings, temperatures in the 30s, rain, wind, and even snow could not stop the Rams’ from winning their fourth straight class MM state championship. Quarterback Turner Baty, who was named MVP of the game, threw for four touchdowns, leading the Rams to a 28-0 victory over the Vikings.

After the Vikings’ opening kickoff, Turner Baty lead the Rams offense onto the field starting at their own 30 yard-line…

Rams triumph over St. Paul/Goodwin Tech in State semifinal

Last night, the #1 seeded Rams came out victorious over the #4 St. Paul/Goodwin Tech Falcons 14-13. Despite allowing a 7 yard touchdown pass with 49 seconds remaining, the Rams were able stop the Falcons in their two point conversion attempt as a fade route thrown by senior quarterback Tanner Bachand fell just out of the reach of senior receiver Byron Jones.

The Rams struck first with a 50 yard punt return touchdown by junior receiver Kevin Macari with 9:54 remaining in the first quarter…

1 15 16 17 18 19 22