NEW BRITAIN/OLD LYME — Congratulations to Lyme-Old Lyme High School Senior Chase Gilbert for earning the Cross-Country State Open title Monday at Wickham Park! Gilbert's time of 17:50.08 made her the fastest female runner among high schools of any size at the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference event. She also won the Class S championship at the same venue on … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Races to Victory at State Opens
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Soccer Roundup: Mixed Results for Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer Teams in Busy Week
OLD LYME—Here’s the latest update on the Lyme-Old Lyme High School boys and girls soccer season. On Monday, the boys lost in an 8–1 game against The Morgan School in Clinton. Colman Curtiss-Reardon scored the lone goal for Old Lyme, with an assist from John Morosky. Goalkeeper Sam Edmed made eight saves and Liam McCormick made seven. Morgan’s Emiliano … [Read more...] about Soccer Roundup: Mixed Results for Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer Teams in Busy Week
Soccer Roundup: Lyme-Old Lyme Teams See Highs and Lows in Recent Games
OLD LYME –The Lyme-Old Lyme boys and girls soccer teams were on opposite ends of a rout in games this week. The boys’ team held North Branford scoreless Thursday in a 8–0 Shoreline Conference game. Ian Maeby and Menzi Mbele scored twice, with Colman Curtiss-Reardon, Elliot Dunn-Sims, Evan Coffee, and Sam Edmed each contributing goals. Assists came from Curtiss-Reardon, … [Read more...] about Soccer Roundup: Lyme-Old Lyme Teams See Highs and Lows in Recent Games
Soccer Roundup: Lyme-Old Lyme Teams Struggle Against Valley Regional
OLD LYME —Playing at home on Monday, Sept. 22, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School boys soccer team fell 3-1 to Valley Regional High School. Ian Maeby scored for Lyme-Old Lyme off an assist from Colman Curtiss-Reardon. Valley Regional’s Keegan Coloquhoun scored two goals and Patrick Finnegan scored one. Varrick Recchia made two assists. Lyme-Old Lyme goalkeeper Sam … [Read more...] about Soccer Roundup: Lyme-Old Lyme Teams Struggle Against Valley Regional
Soccer Roundup: Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Notch Impressive Win
Lyme-Old Lyme High School girls soccer finished the week with a 9-1 win over North Branford. On Thursday, Brooke Burgess, Hailey Suisman , and Reagan Christopher each scored two goals. Olivia Lovendale, Adrian Raby, and Emily Bonatti contributed a goal each. Avery Spooner notched an assist. Goalkeeper Grace Osborne delivered four saves. North Branford’s lone goal came … [Read more...] about Soccer Roundup: Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Notch Impressive Win
Death Announced of John Allan Bysko Jr. of Lyme; 1997 Graduate of LOL High School, Highly Regarded Member of North Haven FD
LYME, CT - John Allan Bysko, Jr. of Lyme, CT passed away on August 31, 2025. He was born in New London, CT on November 28, 1978 to John and Jane Bysko. He graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 1997. He was a member of the National Honor Society, ran cross country, rowed crew and loved spending time with his group of friends skiing, snowboarding, jet skiing and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John Allan Bysko Jr. of Lyme; 1997 Graduate of LOL High School, Highly Regarded Member of North Haven FD
Two Lyme-Old Lyme Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
LYME/OLD LYME–Two Lyme-Old Lyme High School seniors have been announced as semifinalists in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition. Rose E. Dimmock and Alexander L. Glaras stood out from 1.3 million high school students when they took the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) in 2024, according to a press release from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Less … [Read more...] about Two Lyme-Old Lyme Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Student-Led Walkout at Lyme-Old Lyme HS Demands Action on Gun Violence Prevention
OLD LYME–On Friday Sept. 5, Students Demand Action groups, a grassroots arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, hosted coordinated school walkouts across the country to demand lawmakers at the state and federal level pass a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Margaret Thuma, a senior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS), joined this nationwide effort by leading a … [Read more...] about Student-Led Walkout at Lyme-Old Lyme HS Demands Action on Gun Violence Prevention
Both Old Lyme Soccer Teams Lose to East Hampton Opponents
OLD LYME/EAST HAMPTON— Both Lyme-Old Lyme soccer teams were defeated Thursday by their respective East Hampton opponents. Playing at home, the boys lost 5-1 with Ian Maeby scoring the lone goal assisted by Elliot Dunn-Sims. Sam Edmed made 10, saves for the Wildcats and Liam Mccormick added another. Scoring for East Hampton were Colin Marshall (2), Sebby Woodson, and … [Read more...] about Both Old Lyme Soccer Teams Lose to East Hampton Opponents
Old Lyme Soccer Boys Open Season with Big Win, Girls Lose to Cromwell
OLD LYME — Alison Gleason's Wildcat boys kicked off their first game of the season with a solid 4-2 win at home over Grasso Tech. Old Lyme v Grasso Tech Goalscorers were Ian Maeby, who added an assist to his tally, Elliot Dunn-Sims, Menzi Mbele and Rowan McCormick. Joseph Moore scored both goals for Grasso Tech. Old Lyme goalie Sam Edmed made eight saves while his … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer Boys Open Season with Big Win, Girls Lose to Cromwell
TOP STORY-UPDATED: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Lyme-Old Lyme High School 8th in State, Breaking Top 500 Nationally
OLD LYME—Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) is among the Top 10 high schools in Connecticut and the Top 500 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The school earned eighth place on the Best High Schools list released this week. The rankings are compiled annually based on state-required test scores, graduation rates and how well each school prepares … [Read more...] about TOP STORY-UPDATED: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Lyme-Old Lyme High School 8th in State, Breaking Top 500 Nationally
UPDATED: Death Announced of Anthony David Carrano, Beloved Former Assistant Principal in LOL Schools; Celebration of Life to be Held in New Haven, Sept. 16
UPDATED Aug. 7 with additional biographical information and details of the Celebration of Life. The death has been announced of Anthony David Carrano on July 18, 2025. He was born in New Haven, CT on June 12, 1950 to Andrew and Carmela Carrano and has a younger brother, Andrew (Buddy) still residing there. Anthony graduated from Cross High Scool in 1968 and Quinnipiac … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Death Announced of Anthony David Carrano, Beloved Former Assistant Principal in LOL Schools; Celebration of Life to be Held in New Haven, Sept. 16
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 4 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 4 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Ella Austin, Micah Bass, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Dylan Carnaroli, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Andrea DeBernardo, Zoe Eastman-Grossel, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Davis Fallon, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Hoshena Gemme, Manu … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 4 Honor Rolls
TOP STORY: Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Wins 1600 Meters at New England Track Championship
NEW BRITAIN— On Saturday, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Chase Gilbert took first place in the 1600 meters at the New England Outdoor Track and Field Championship with a time of 4:48:33. The event was held at Veteran's Stadium at Willowbrook Park in New Britain. Next Friday, June 20, Gilbert will run the 1600 meters again in the New Balance National Championship … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Wins 1600 Meters at New England Track Championship
TOP STORY-UPDATED: Ninety-Six ‘Beginner-Level Adults’ From Lyme-Old Lyme High School Begin the Rest of Their Lives
OLD LYME–UPDATED—MANY NEW PHOTOS ADDED. At Lyme-Old Lyme High School's 52nd Annual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, 96 “beginner level adults” were prepared to be unleashed on the world. Class valedictorian Simon Karpinski directed his speech toward the parents arrayed in hundreds of folding chairs in front of a dais filled with Region 18 District dignitaries. He … [Read more...] about TOP STORY-UPDATED: Ninety-Six ‘Beginner-Level Adults’ From Lyme-Old Lyme High School Begin the Rest of Their Lives