This years Spring Spirit Week culminated with our annual Field Day! While the weather did NOT cooperate as we had hoped, thanks to Ms. Rahr and Ms. Mercaldi for their commitment to providing a field day experience to our students, they were able to quickly pivot and readjust the schedule of events to provide a really fun afternoon. Our school wide delicious BBQ provided by  Fo and his team, while not all together, we were able to still enjoy during the two lunch waves. After which we put down our books and begang the 'Spring Fling"...indoors. Events included health and wellness activities in the library provided by our LYSB; various board/ table games in room 110; Ping Pong, Spike-ball, Corn Hole Toss, Bowling, and a live band all in the  Commons, "Zootopia" played in the auditorium; and finally the Gym had Pickle Ball for the first half and then we all enjoyed the Faculty / Student Basketball game for the last hour.  All this while enjoying Wygo's Ice Cream Cart...There was fun for all! 

By: Aron D’Aquila, Faculty Advisor

Lolhs had a strong showing at this year’s Geography Challenge Competition held at Central State University. The wildcats finished 4th, only 2 points off the podium. They were one of only 2 teams that scored a perfect score on the problem solving activity.

Representing the wildcats were:  senior Oliver berry, juniors Simon Karpinski, Caeli Edmed and freshman Owen Shapiro.  Also on the team, but couldn’t attend because of advancing in the shorelines tennis tournament is Rose Dimmock sophomore.

The Classical Association of Connecticut just released news regarding the State Latin Exam that is administered annually at LOLHS. Congratulations to  Matilda Miller and Sam McKenzie who both earned the Cum Laude Award for their scores they earned on this year's exam.

Congratulations to Eve Videll and Dominic Clark for their nominations for the Sondheim Musical Theater Awards.  Eve was recognized for Outstanding Set Design and Dominic was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Additionally, Sabina Jungkeit was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation.  Twenty-eight students were nominated and completed a rigorous submission process and two were selected to receive scholarships. Sabina's four-year dedication to theater, her willingness to always give her best in rehearsal and performance, and her kindness and support of everyone involved in the production were the qualities that earned her this prestigious award!

​Jack Holzworth became a member of the Old Lyme Volunteer Fire Department for his senior project. He presented with his mentor, Fire Captain John Duddy, along with LOLHS graduates and fire department members Thomas Moore and Archer Evans. Jack‘s presentation provided his classmates with an up close and personal view of firefighting. Way to go, Jack!

On Thursday, May 16th Student Council hosted a hat decorating party to prepare for our spirit day theme on Monday: Derby Day. Thank you to the members who brought in a hat to decorate and we hope to see lots of participation in our spirit day dress up themes this coming week!

By Laura Nelson, Mock Trial Advisor

LOLHS Mock Trial Team returned last week from their exciting trip to the National Competition.

We had a fantastic time! We went 1-3 in our trials, which I would argue should have been 2-2 (we think we beat Alabama!) We went against some incredibly prepared teams and in speaking with other coaches, some of those teams had been practicing 3 hours a night/5 days a week for the past 6 weeks! Our team was phenomenal, as usual, but given how much our kids have going on, the results were not surprising! We really tried to keep the kids focused on having a great time, meeting other kids and enjoying the experience and we definitely accomplished that!

I've said it before and I will say it again - these kids are incredible and such wonderful ambassadors for our school. I was so proud of how they conducted themselves, their maturity and their sportsmanship. They were competitors, but they were also kind, especially when we went against a much less skilled team. It was an experience I will never forget and I am so thankful to have been able to share this season with Delaney, especially, but all of the kids. They are a talented bunch and have great things ahead of them.