Today’s news: Thursday, November 7, 2013

Lancer TV

by Lancer Media Staff

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday which honors people who have served in armed service also known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. These are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.

Just a reminder: the deadline to register for both the December SAT and ACT exams is tomorrow, November 8th. Go on-line to register now.

Salisbury has rescheduled their visit for Monday, November 25th at 8 a.m. Students who would like to meet with the admissions counselor from Salisbury University should sign up in Student Services.

Linganore Football takes on Urbana tomorrow night at 7 pm. Pre-sale tickets for the game are being sold today and tomorrow at all lunch shifts. You can also buy them today from 1pm to 4pm in the Athletic director’s office. All season passes, senior citizens, and FCPS badges will need to secure a ticket to enter the stadium on Friday evening. Please remember no food, coolers or balls allowed in the stadium for the event! GO LANCERS!

Members of the Unified Tennis Team are reminded to turn in their red team jerseys to Coach Sunkel in Room A139.

Do you like to have fun? Are you interested in marine biology and conservation? Would you enjoy meeting people from all over the world? If so, consider applying for the 2014 Student Summer Volunteer Program at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. See Mr. Brown or Ms. Radil-Harris in C103 for details and an application.

The Poetry Out Loud competition has returned to LHS. Our school competition will be held on Thursday, November 21st during second period, and the winner will move on to the county competition. Any interested students should see Mrs. Garst in room C207 by Friday, November 15th if interested in competing for the title of LHS Champion!

Linganore High School was well represented at the National FFA Convention held October 29-November 2, in Louisville, Kentucky. Sabrina Moxley received a Bronze in the Creed Career Development Event. Taylor O’ Guinn won Bronze in the FFA Prepared Public Speaking CDE. Jared Harshman received a Gold award in the Dairy Handler CDE. The Linganore Poultry team consisting of Kira Zimmerman, Drew Ridgeway, Justin Moxley and Joey Horton received a Silver Award in this CDE and all team members won a silver award individually. Matthew Ripley, a Linganore High School Alumni, received his American FFA Degree, the highest degree a FFA member can achieve. Students attended and participated in the Expo, thus allowing them to visit with colleges and seek career opportunities across the United States. Students also had the opportunity to tour the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum and Churchill Downs.

Here are a few important bits of information regarding this year’s Safe and Sane event:

  • Registration forms were given to every senior who attended the class meeting on October 16. Please return to the LHS front office and they will be placed in the Safe and Sane mail box or bring them to the November meeting.
  • Five Guys restaurant fundraiser on Tuesday November 19, 5 -9pm
  • California Tortilla restaurant fundraiser on Tuesday December 10, 5-10pm

I Drive Smart, a driver-education company offering classes in our area, has partnered with the LHS Sports Boosters. I Drive Smart employs police officers to provide 100% of their instruction. The I Drive Smart program is extremely safety-oriented and offers a stress-free experience for busy parents, with the ability to register, schedule (and reschedule) all sessions, and complete all required paperwork for the MVA online. For every Linganore student who registers for one of their packages through December 31, 2013, I Drive Smart will donate $25 to the LHS Sports Boosters. Enter Linganore as your child’s school during registration to ensure a donation to the LHS Sports Boosters. Find out more by visiting their web site (www.idrivesmart.com) or calling them at 855-IDS-COPS (855-437-2677).

Hockey Club will have a fundraiser on Novmeber 26th at Skate Frederick and Roy Rogers.  Click here for more information.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam registration materials are being distributed in your student’s AP classrooms this week. The exam registration period for fall and yearlong AP classes will be held the week of December 2-6. Students must return their completed registration form along with the exam fee of $89 per exam to Ms. Smith in the assistant principal’s office. Fee waivers are available for any student who demonstrates financial need. If your family requires assistance with the exam fee, the completed waiver form must be returned with the registration form.

Linganore High School would like to help families in need of Thanksgiving meal assistance. Linganore classes, clubs, and groups will be working to package Thanksgiving meals for area families. Meals must be picked up at Linganore High School between 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm on Monday, November 25. Please contact Ilana Blum ([email protected], 240-566-9737) by Wednesday, November 13, with your name and phone number.