Lyman Memorial High School

Tessa Ruffo, Ava Padewski, Sophie Gendron, Siena Wales, and Abby Sears had a fantastic performance yesterday at the ECC girls' golf championship. They finished top five (out of 12 teams), and Tessa and Ava finished in the top eight individually. Tessa shot a 46, Ava a 47, Siena a 55, Sophie a 56, and Abby a 73. For a first-year program, that is quite an accomplishment! Way to go ladies!

Senior Spotlight
Kaytlyn Howard- Lyman Memorial High School Class of 2026

Kaytlyn, I’m incredibly proud of you. You’ve faced challenges head‑on and handled them with grace and grit. Remember, haters only show up when you’re doing something right. Keep being bold, keep being brilliant, and let your light burn so bright they can’t ignore it.

Love you!

Senior Spotlight
Elizabeth Bush- Lyman Memorial High School Class of 2026

It is amazing how quickly time passes through the eyes of a parent, yet drags through the eyes of a child. To us it seems like only yesterday you started your school journey at IDCS in Norwich. Life (and COVID) happened and you moved to Fields in Bozrah for 8th grade, and are now finishing up your Senior year at Lyman. How did that 13 year journey happen so quickly? We watched you change from a quiet, yet spunky girl with a unique fashion sense, to the beautiful, mature, caring, responsible woman you have become, and we could not be more proud of you. Through all those years, your infectious laugh and quick wit has never wavered.
You may not have enjoyed all your time in high school, but seeing you discover your love of tennis, and watching you work hard to earn a spot on Varsity Doubles this year made us incredibly proud. We enjoyed watching you play and improve your skills at every game. May you take that drive and passion with you to wherever life takes you in the future.
Before you pull out of the high school parking lot for the last time, take a moment to remember all the things you have done, the good times, the bumps in the road, the laughter and tears. Each of these has contributed to who you are now, but they are only the first chapter in the book of life. June 13th turns the page to a new chapter, those pages have yet to be written, and it is up to only you what is put there. Dream big, and fill those pages with things that make you happy.
Elizabeth will be attending Three Rivers in the fall, working through general studies while she decides what her next step will be
Elizabeth, wherever life takes you, always know that we be here watching with love and unwavering support. We cannot wait to see what happens over the next 13 years.
Love Always,
Mom and Dad

Yesterday members of the boys and girls outdoor track team competed at the Class 'S' State Championship. We had a great showing including not one, but two STATE CHAMPS.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Additionally 8 athletes have qualified to run on Saturday at the State Open meet.

Please enjoy the following write-up courtesy of Coach Strout.

🏆 Two Individual State Champions Headline the Outdoor Track and Field Success! Both teams finish top 10 at CIAC State Championships
The Lyman Memorial Track & Field program made a massive statement at the state level, claiming two individual Class S State Championship titles with dominant sophomore performances:

State Champion in the 300m Hurdles: Sophomore sensation Elisabeth Person proved to be the fastest hurdler in Class S, capturing 1st place in the 300m Hurdles with a school record setting time of 46.67 seconds. Her gold-medal finish added 10 championship points to the girls' team total.

State Champion in the Javelin Throw: Sophomore standout Logan Davis completely dominated the field, capturing 1st place overall and a state crown with a massive throw of 175' 8" (53.74m). His championship-winning performance secured a crucial 10 team points for the boys' squad.

🌟 Girls Track and Field Results & Event Highlights
The Lyman Memorial women put together an extraordinary day across both the oval and the field, combining elite individual talent with robust relay depth:

Overall Team Finish 5th

3200 Meters & 1600 Meters: Senior distance star Hazel DeLucia had a spectacular, high-scoring individual performance on the track.

She finished as the State Runner-Up (2nd place) in a blazing 3200m final with a season-best and new school record time of 10:58.03.

She backed that up with an elite 4th-place finish in the 1600m run, clocking a lifetime personal record (PR) of 5:06.38.

4x800 Meter Relay: The long-distance squad of Luci Gardella (11), Paige Guay (9), Nora Johnson (10), and Sylvie Hiltz (12) ran a phenomenal team race, locking up a 6th-place podium finish in 10:16.31.

4x400 Meter Relay: Showcasing their endurance and mid-distance strength, the 4x400m relay team of Elisabeth Person (10), Paige Guay (9), Sylvie Hiltz (12), and Bridey LaFleur (10) battled hard to clock a time of 4:15.61, finishing 2nd overall in the state.

Pole Vault: Senior Madison Ayer excelled on the runway, leaping over the bar at 9' 0" to claim 3rd place overall, securing yet another podium finish for the Bulldogs. Sophomore teammate Willow DelMastro also vaulted well, placing 13th overall at 7' 0".

1600 Meters (Individual): Senior Sylvie Hiltz closed out her individual championship run with a strong 9th-place finish, clocking a personal record time of 5:33.17.

200 Meters: Sophomore Bridey LaFleur represented the sprinting core with a speedy 9th-place finish in the final, crossing the line in a personal record time of 27.21 seconds.

800 Meters: Junior Luci Gardella doubled back after the 4x800 relay to tackle the open 800m, placing 15th overall with a time of 2:34.54.

4x100 Meter Relay: The women's all freshman sprint relay team of Ava Nowosad, Malloy Glaude, Willow DelMastro and Leona Trani finished with a time of 57.24 seconds.

🌟 Boys Track and Field Results & Event Highlights
The Lyman Memorial men’s squad built their success on stellar field event ex*****on and highly competitive performances across the middle distance and hurdle circuits:

Overall team finish 9th

4x400 Meter Relay: The relay squad of Levi Gatti (10), Owen Sehl (11), Cameron Watkins (12), and Matthew Williams (12) put together a spectacular race, capturing an 8th-place podium finish with a blistering school record time of 3:35.07.

Discus Throw: Sophomore Luke DePiano had a phenomenal day in the ring, throwing a huge personal record and new school record of 136' 8" to lock up a stellar 4th-place finish in the state. Sophomore Logan Davis also competed, throwing 104' 3" to finish 20th.

800 Meters: Senior Matthew Williams delivered an elite individual track performance, clocking a personal record time of 2:01.16 to take an impressive 4th-place finish overall.

300m Hurdles & 110m Hurdles: Junior Owen Sehl had a high-scoring day over the barriers. He placed 6th overall in the 300m Hurdles final with a fast time of 42.50 seconds. Earlier in the meet, he also placed 11th in the 110m Hurdles prelims with a time of 17.88 seconds.

Shot Put: Luke DePiano (10) doubled back in the throwing events to take 14th place with a mark of 39' 9.75". Senior Ethan Adams placed 23th with a toss of 33' 1".

Javelin: Beyond Logan Davis's state title, sophomore Jacob Brenner secured a strong 12th-place finish with a throw of 113' 6".

400 Meters: Senior Cameron Watkins took 9th place individually in a fast 400m field, crossing the line in 51.94 seconds. (He sat out the 200m final to run a 51.5 split in the anchor leg of the 4x400 relay).

3200 Meters: Junior Tilden Reinckens battled hard in the grueling 2-mile event, placing 25th in the state while clocking a personal record time of 10:33.39.

The LES PTA had an animal/reptile experience assembly today at the elementary school and invited volunteers from the high school to join in on the fun. I'm sure these students are looking froward to the next event!

Please join us for our Pops Concert this Thursday night at 6:00!

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Lara McCluskey on being named our paraeducator of the year!!!! This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion, and commitment she brings to our school community every day. Through her unwavering support of students and collaboration with colleagues, Ms. Lara McCluskey makes a meaningful difference in the lives of so many. We are grateful for all she does and proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Ms. Lara McCluskey!