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The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Bridget Murphy and Lily Weaver surprised their journalism class on Valentines Day.

The finish line is near, but the battle isn’t over — What’s up next for Lily Weaver

by Bridget Murphy, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2018

March 13, 2018 update: Lily's procedure has been pushed back to an undetermined date. There are a few more rounds of treatment and steps she will go through. Please keep her in your thoughts and wish her...

First place overall runner, Paul Boehm of Pennsylvania, crosses the finish line.

Freezing weather didn’t stop the warmth for Lily Weaver at 5K walk/run

by Bridget Murphy, Grace Corbitt, and Tommy Moyer November 14, 2017

On November 12, the entire community ran and walked through the West Winds neighborhood, home to the Weaver family whose daughter, Lily, is now on a homeschooling hospital program because she has Ewing's...

Savage Dance performs before Lilys Hope 5K.

Savage Strong: Savage Dance Company sponsors Lily’s Hope 5k

by Grace Corbitt, Reporter November 14, 2017

Savage Dance Company performed in the freezing weather before Lily's Hope race at West Winds golf course on November 12.  A major sponsor of the event, the dance studio in Eldersburg, Maryland is owned...

Diego Castro assists Lily Weaver in shaving Laura Blackwells head.

Laura Blackwell donates 14K with “baldraiser” for Lily’s Hope

by Grace Corbitt, Reporter November 13, 2017

On November 12, Lily's Hope 5k took place at West Winds golf course. The race is a way to raise awareness for childhood cancer and to show Lily Weaver and her family the community's love and support. At...

Lily Weaver surprised Mrs. Rebetskys journalism class on September 20th with Bridget Murphy.

Lily’s hope — and incredible strength

by Bridget Murphy, Opinions and Layout Design Editor October 3, 2017

The Disney character Hercules once said, "A true hero isn't measured by [her] strength, but by the strength of [her] heart." These words, describe Lily Weaver, a 16 year old who is battling cancer for...

Tribe members and student section yellowed out for the fight against childhood cancer.

Yellow floods the student section: Photo of the Day 9/22/17

by Adam Cooper, Reporter September 22, 2017

At the fourth game of the year, the Tribe continued the tradition of choosing a color scheme that the student section as well as parents wear. In the fight against childhood cancer and in honor of Lily...

Lily Weaver posing for Truth365 photoshoot.

Surviving Cancer: Children are dying, don’t you care?

by Lily Weaver, Editor February 15, 2017

This summer I contacted a page on Instagram called DanceHopeCure that raises more awareness for childhood cancer. (They also have a Facebook page and a website.)  I thanked them for all they have done...

Love somebody? Love Your Melon warms the head and the heart

Love somebody? Love Your Melon warms the head and the heart

by Elizabeth Anderson and Lily Weaver February 7, 2017

Dinner, candy, flowers. It's tough to be original on Valentine's Day. Why not a beanie? Love Your Melon sells items such as beanies, baseball caps, scarves, and jewelry. LYM's main goal however,  is...

Lily Weaver poses for her Truth 365 photo-shoot.

Surviving cancer: The disease doesn’t end when treatment ends

by Lily Weaver, Reporter November 21, 2016

Cancer doesn’t end when treatment ends. Whether you're cured or not, the shadow of cancer haunts you for the rest of your life. The cancer might not physically be there, but there will always be a fear...

Vara Gordon and Lily Weaver speak at CureFest DC 2016.

Surviving Cancer: Witnessing to the truth and raising awareness for CureFest

by Lily Weaver, Reporter October 18, 2016

CureFest is an annual event for childhood cancer. It’s held in September, childhood cancer awareness month, and takes place on the Mall in Washington, D.C. CureFest brings together supporters here to...

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