Linganore High School: Lancer Media

Lancer Spotlight

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Special education teacher Gayle Blair inspires students to “Hang in there!”
November 24, 2020
by Ashlyn Martin, Reporter
Special education teacher Gayle Blair stresses mental health and makes sure all of her students are “hanging in there” on a daily basis. Blair is...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Renata Farrell helps students find their place
November 6, 2020
by Gillian Humphreys and Cameron Pattison
Entering high school can be a difficult transition for anyone to make, but some people struggle to find their place more than others. Renata Farrell, a senior at LHS,...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: For the love of the game, Clancy joins football staff
November 3, 2020
by Erich Miller and Collin Grover
From Day One, Kevin Clancy, new LHS health teacher, has fallen in love with everything about the school. “I could tell very quickly that Linganore is a tight-knit...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Lindsay and Aubrey Toothaker aim for archery titles
October 30, 2020
by Emily Lotito and Abbey Sovero
Katnis Everdeen and the Hunger Games is an imaginary character who has archery skill. She can't compare to the real-life Toothaker sisters who continue to excel in archery,...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Jessica McDonald–Tuscarora Titan in the PAST, Lancer Counselor in the PRESENT
October 29, 2020
by Emily McNally and Lexli Nicholas
Jessica McDonald, new chairperson of the Student Services department was happy to see faces after joining a Google Meet and meeting some of her new students. Due to the...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Editor, Air Force, and Hostess: The sky is not the limit for senior Valerie Ducos
October 29, 2020
by Maya Apau and Matt Nyandjo
Senior Valerie Ducos juggles the tasks of being the Editor of the Watermark, a hostess at Green Turtle and Rita’s Ice, as well as now adding a future goal of joining the...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Shani Houser learns cosmetology skills at CTC
October 22, 2020
by Joshua Todd and Erica Blockinger
Cosmetology is the study skin, nail, and hair care. How does anyone learn to be a cosmetologist without scissors, nail files, and makeup--this is the most difficult subjects...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Steaphan Nolan rides the Eastern Waves into profit
October 20, 2020
by Rachel McCoy and Ashley Nash
Steaphan Nolan appears to be a "normal" 17-year-old, balancing school grades with a part time job at Jersey Mike's. Nolan is all about setting goals for himself, making...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Damon Norko brings plays to a virtual platform
October 16, 2020
by Sierra Rossman and Jessica Young
COVID-19 has caused Broadway to go dark and virtually all plays to stop production. During this time when the only drama is the lack of drama, English teacher Damon Norko...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Jenny Ribecca joins the Special Education department
October 11, 2020
by Madeline Hull, Managing Editor
In addition to a childhood of digging up worms for bait shops, working on the family farm and growing up in northwest Wisconsin. Jenny Ribecca has quite an eventful life story. Ribecca...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: The many faces of Ricky G
October 2, 2020
by Mackenzie Berry, Editor
Poll of the Week: Who recognizes Ricky G? (a) Of course! (b) Is that the guy? . . . (c) Never heard of him. The answer is A. On the Lancer Media announcements...

Fall 2020
Lancer Spotlight: Principal Cindy Hanlon tackles hybrid leadership
September 30, 2020
by Ashlyn Martin and Caroline Hobson
Principal Cindy Hanlon visits Google Meets and says hello to students. She greets all with a smile, while learning the names and faces. It’s not the same as the reliable...

Weekly Announcements

Lancer Media: December 1, 2020

by Drama Department • December 2, 2020

YEARBOOK NEWS: Attention Seniors: If you were unable to get your senior picture taken at school, please send in a formal portrait to be included in the senior section--DUE...

Lancer Media: November 23rd, 2020

by Drama Department • November 23, 2020

Yearbook NEEDS YOU! Here are NEW topics we need pictures for: College Sport Commitment--send a picture in your college tee or sweatshirt Students participating/preparing...

Lancer Media: November 16th, 2020

by Drama Department • November 22, 2020

HUGH O'BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (HOBY) Each year a Linganore High School sophomore is selected to join other sophomores from high schools across the state as a HOBY...

Arts & Entertainment

Album Review: Tucker Pillsbury might be your next ROLE MODEL

by Madeline Hull, Managing Editor • November 27, 2020

Performing under the name ROLE MODEL, Tucker Pillsbury released his newest six-single EP on October 23, 2020 under Interscope Records, who has managed more well-known names...

Xbox Series X vs PS5: Which console has the best vision for gamers?

by Matt Nyandjo, Reporter • November 26, 2020

During the last 7 years, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were the main consoles for gaming. These consoles helped to create many memories that the gaming community will never...

A small pack of credits in popular first person shooter, Rainbow Six. Siege, which will set you back $5.

In-game purchases: Money for cosmetic improvement wasteful

by Jordan Grab, Reporter • November 26, 2020

In-game purchases have always been prominent in video games. From cosmetics to gadgets and abilities, money can acquire many items in each video game. Although to some,...

Help Desk: Drama department flexes acting muscles with virtual play

by Mackenzie Berry, Editor • November 5, 2020

“Unless you’re a booth techie, don’t touch your mic pack!” “You should never be in the catwalks messing with lighting unless you have been given specific permission.” “You...

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Opinion

Is 80 minutes too much time to be in virtual class or just enough?

Long Google Meets: Do they crush or help student learning?

by Emily Lotito, Managing Editor • November 30, 2020

Burning eyes, stiff neck, and wandering attention. Eighty minutes can seem like five hours when students are in a Google Meet. While sixty minute Meets were do-able, 80 minutes...

The Electoral College, give the vote back to the people.

Undemocratic, Outdated, Useless: The Electoral College must go

by Emily McNally, Managing Editor • November 26, 2020

If you are old enough to vote in the presidential election, you probably think that you’re voting for the president directly. Heads up: the people don’t elect the president:...

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Class of 2021 tries to “unmask” the college application process during a global pandemic
SAT cancellations, virtual open houses, Zoom interviews, and more complicate the application process for the Class of 2021.
The trendy spectacle of learning online with blue light glasses

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