AREAWIDE -- The selection committee for the Carolyn R. Greenleaf Memorial Fund of Community Music School has chosen two local music students as the recipients of the Fall 2017 Carolyn R. Greenleaf Music Award: pianist Caroline Wholean and violinist Schuyler Dragoo. This award is given each semester to two high school students who have demonstrated exceptional musical ability … [Read more...] about Community Music School Announces Caroline Wholean as one of Greenleaf Award Winners
Region 18
Old Lyme Soccer Girls March On Undefeated
Paul Gleason's Old Lyme soccer girls defeated Old Saybrook 3-0 at home today. Lydia Tinnerello was first to score and Mya Johnson followed up with two goals. There were no assists. Emily Rivera was in goal for Old Lyme and had two saves. Kelsey True was in net for Old Saybrook with six saves. Old Lyme is 6-0-0 overall and 3-0-0 in the Shoreline. The following are brief … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer Girls March On Undefeated
Four Lyme-Old Lyme Students Receive Leadership Awards from CT Board of Education
Daniel Cole and Callie Kotzan, 12th grade students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, and Aidan Powers and Isabella Hine, 8th grade students at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, were recently recognized by the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) with a Student Leadership Award. Students are nominated to receive this award by their school principal. Students … [Read more...] about Four Lyme-Old Lyme Students Receive Leadership Awards from CT Board of Education
Lyme-Old Lyme Graduates Told, “Go Off … Save the World,’ But Know, ‘Old Lyme Will Forever Welcome You Home’
It was a truly beautiful June evening last Thursday as 118 students received their high school diplomas along with the privilege of calling themselves alumni of Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS.) Principal James Wygonik, class advisor Brett Eckhart, and four empowering students reflected in different ways on the class's past four years at LOLHS. Wygonik recalled the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Graduates Told, “Go Off … Save the World,’ But Know, ‘Old Lyme Will Forever Welcome You Home’
Ventola Named New Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Assistant Principal
The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools have announced the appointment of Noah Ventola as the next Assistant Principal of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. Ventola will begin his new position on July 1. Ventola joins the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools after serving the East Haddam Schools as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, and department chair as well as chair of the Curriculum Council. … [Read more...] about Ventola Named New Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Assistant Principal
Fitness Fundraiser Being Held Today for Rob Wallace’s Liver Transplant Medical Expenses
Old Lyme resident Rob Wallace, diagnosed with liver cancer in 2015, has found a live organ donor. The surgery is scheduled for the end of June and he will be out of work at Arch One Glass in Old Saybrook for quite some time. To help defray some of the medical expenses not covered by insurance, the Wallace Family is getting a leg up from Fitness on the Water in Westbrook, … [Read more...] about Fitness Fundraiser Being Held Today for Rob Wallace’s Liver Transplant Medical Expenses
Boys Relay Team Advances to State Open; Other Wildcat Sports Notes
Track The Lyme-Old Lyme High School boy's 4 x 800 team of Danny Cole, Trevor Wells, Danny Reid, and Corey Knepshield raced their way to 3rd place in the CIAC Class S track state championships Thursday. They now advance to the CIAC State Open Championship on Monday. Congratulations to this great team and Go Wildcats! Baseball The Lyme-Old Lyme High School baseball … [Read more...] about Boys Relay Team Advances to State Open; Other Wildcat Sports Notes
2nd Annual Tag Sale Today at LOL High School Supports Mission of Friends of Music
The 2nd annual Friends of Music Tag Sale, will bring bargains galore to the Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s (LOLHS) gym and Commons areas on Saturday, April 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will help advance the mission of the Lyme-Old Lyme Friends of Music, who provide support to the music programs in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools at all levels. Items for sale … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Tag Sale Today at LOL High School Supports Mission of Friends of Music
Lyme-Old Lyme MS Science Olympians Win State Championship, Now Move Onto National Contest in Ohio
It's not only the UConn Women's Basketball team that's enjoying an extraordinary run. This weekend, the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Science Olympiad team completed a remarkable feat by taking top honors in the 2017 Connecticut Science Olympiad State Championship for the fifth time in the past six years. And now, as reigning state champions, the Lyme-Old Lyme team moves … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme MS Science Olympians Win State Championship, Now Move Onto National Contest in Ohio
Last Night to See Musical-Comedy-Whodunit ‘Curtains’ at Lyme-Old Lyme HS, Final Performance Tomorrow 2pm
Apparently the opening couple of nights of 'Curtains' have been a huge success, so ticket sales are expected for the two remaining performances are expected to be strong. Don't miss the chance to see this great production -- reserved seats are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/hjvw7yc or at the door. The … [Read more...] about Last Night to See Musical-Comedy-Whodunit ‘Curtains’ at Lyme-Old Lyme HS, Final Performance Tomorrow 2pm
Last Day, Two Chances, to See ‘Hello Dolly!’ at Lyme-Old Lyme High School
The Old Lyme Players present "Hello Dolly!" in the Lyme–Old Lyme High School auditorium this evening, Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m., with subsequent performances Friday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 12, at both 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults/$12 for seniors for reserved seating and can be purchased via this link. General admission tickets can … [Read more...] about Last Day, Two Chances, to See ‘Hello Dolly!’ at Lyme-Old Lyme High School
After Solid Start, Wildcats End Up Clawing Desperate Overtime Victory
Sixth-seeded Old Lyme appeared to be on their way to an expected victory last night over Lyman Memorial (seeded 27) at half-time when the score stood at 35-22. Things were still on track at the end of the third quarter when the Wildcats had advanced to a comfortable 45-32 lead. And then it all fell apart in the fourth quarter when Lyman outscored the 'Cats 23-10 to force a … [Read more...] about After Solid Start, Wildcats End Up Clawing Desperate Overtime Victory
New Senior Administrative Appointments Announced in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools have announced the appointment of three members of the administrative staff. For the 2015-2016 school year, Michelle Dean will serve as the Interim Principal of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School while Ellen Tyler is on a one year leave of absence. Superintendent Ian Neviaser praised Dean’s work stating, “For the past three years Mrs. Dean has earned … [Read more...] about New Senior Administrative Appointments Announced in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Congratulations to the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2015!
It was a perfect evening last Friday for the commencement ceremony of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2015. Eighty-seven students received their diplomas from Region 18 Superintendent Ian Neviaser and Region 18 Board of Education Chairman James Witkins. We offer here some memories of the evening in both images and advice from a selection of the … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2015!
Lyme-Old Lyme Rowers Seek Donations for Florida Trip to Compete in Nationals
The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) crew team, as a whole, has had a very successful season this spring; theirs is a story of which movies are made; an unlikely bunch with the heart, skill and determination of champions. They medalled at the Founder’s Day regatta for the first time, winning four state championship titles (Girls and Boys 1st and 2nd boats). Then, through the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Rowers Seek Donations for Florida Trip to Compete in Nationals