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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

A group of Longhorns roam the fields on the borders of Linganore High School.

Out with the old, in with the new: Are the Linganore Longhorns our future?

by Leila Gibril and Ellie Lubitz April 17, 2024

The history of the Linganore High School mascot is one fraught with controversy, stemming primarily from the Native American imagery associated with it. In addition to generating an ongoing source of debate,...

Junior Logan Walsh, an SSL for this semester, interacts with students in Lynn Foxs chemistry class.

Lancer Spotlight 5/27/23: Linganore SSL program to be replaced with new FCPS program next year

by Leila Gibril, Editor June 1, 2023

The 2022-2023 school year was the last year for the Student Service Learning (SSL) program at Linganore High School. Next school year, it is being replaced with the Peer Academic and Community Engagement...

Seniors file in the auditorium for the start of the Senior Salute ceremony.

Lancer Spotlight 5/24/23: Seniors congratulated in the annual Senior Salute

by Leila Gibril, Editor May 31, 2023

On May 21, The 2023 senior class was awarded for their accomplishments at the annual Senior Salute.  The event began with Senior class president Hannah Morin giving a speech as she congratulated her...

Tracking calories can lead to restrictive eating.

Is the FCPS health curriculum encouraging disordered eating?

by Hannah Moore, Reporter May 29, 2023

In today’s world, it seems eating disorders are becoming devastatingly common. Many blame this on the impact of social media, which is a contributing factor, but there are other places to direct blame...

Linganore dancers perform Rise Up for the first time since February.

Lancer Spotlight 5/18/23: Linganore dance students share message through annual spring recital

by Hannah Moore, Reporter May 18, 2023

On May 5, Linganore dancers performed in the spring recital, which they have been working towards for the past five months. Every student in the dance class has the opportunity to showcase the hard...

Bob Zelllner on the far left sings with his fellow Freedom Riders, I Woke Up This Morning With Freedom On My Mind.

Lancer Spotlight 4/28/23: Civil rights activist speaks to FCPS students at Hood College event

by Leila Gibril, Editor May 4, 2023

On April 26, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) students all around the district visited Hood College to hear from civil rights activist Bob Zellner give a genuine and informative speech. Zellner,...

Ursula (Lauren Hackett) blew the crowd away with her performance of “Poor Unfortunate Souls” with Ariel (Malia Smaha).

Lancer Spotlight 4/25/23: LHS drama department takes the audience ‘Under the Sea’ for opening night of ‘The Little Mermaid’

by Hannah Moore, Reporter April 25, 2023

On Friday, April 21, the Linganore High School drama department opened the curtains on their spring musical, “The Little Mermaid.” “The Little Mermaid" is a story of a rebellious teenage mermaid...

Alex Thomas is running a very strong campaign for the 2026 class president

Lancer Spotlight 3/29/23: Freshman class council candidates campaign for leadership positions

by Hannah Moore, Reporter March 31, 2023

This Friday, March 31, all Linganore students will have the opportunity to vote for the officials that represent their class. This is an annual event that directs the course of the following school year. In...

The Linganore girls varsity lacrosse team huddles together before the game to prepare.

Lancer Spotlight 3/27/23: Girls’ varsity lacrosse falls short to South Carroll to start off the season

by Abby Childers, Sports Editor March 27, 2023

On March 21, Linganore girls' varsity lacrosse hosted South Carroll for their 2023 home opener. Unfortunately, The Lancers did not start the season quite the way they hoped for. They fell short to...

Girls recreational flag football team player Grace Meyer runs the ball for Oakdale.

FCPS teams up with Baltimore Ravens to create girls’ flag football program

by Abby Childers, Sports Editor March 21, 2023

On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, celebrated on Feb. 1, the Baltimore Ravens announced a partnership with Under Armour and Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). The partnership will introduce...

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