Today’s news: November 12, 2013

by Lancer Media Staff|November 12, 2013

Because we live near one of the world’s leading cancer research facilities at Ft. Detrick, Frederick county students are some of the few students in the country with the opportunity to apply for an internship at the National Cancer Institute. If you are a junior with an interest in science, medicine, or computer science, you may want to apply for one of these prestigious internships.  See any science teacher or Ms. Radil-Harris in C103 for more information.
The Boy’s Indoor Track season starts this Friday. If you are interested in trying out for the team, stop by room C224 for an information flyer with the schedule and team standards. Tryouts will begin this Friday- report to room C224 by 2:45 pm with a completed athletic packet and in workout gear. Varsity football players interested in joining the team should check in to receive information and still be eligible to try out after their season. See Coach Wright for any questions.
Any girls interested in playing lacrosse in the spring should attend an organizational meeting this Thursday, November 14th at 2:30 pm in the media center.
It’s time to start thinking about what your part will be for three big Linganore Service events.  Check out the red tent at lunch all this week to find out more information about three HUGE Lancer projects- Relay for Life, The Polar Bear Plunge, and the Egg Nog Jog.  Everyone can do something to help–stop by and talk to your SGA and get yourself involved!
Students and staff: there will be a volleyball tournament after school today to benefit Breast Cancer Research.  It will cost $5 for individual entry or $20 for a team of 5 or 6 members.  See senior Daniel Gatte during any lunch shift for more information or to sign up. Anyone can enter the tournament and remember all the money goes to Breast Cancer Research.
The National English Honor Society is holding a book sale! Books will be sold Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th before the showing of the play, as well as during intermission! Any questions, see Mrs. Rebetsky or Mariah Purtee for more information.
The hockey team takes on our rival, URBANA, tonight at Skate FREDERICK at 4:00pm.  Come out to cheer on the team in their first match of the season!
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls cross country teams for an excellent finish to the season. Both teams finished second in the 3 A West regional championships. At the state championships this past Saturday, the girls team finished tenth led by state medalist Bridghid Hobson in 17th place. The boys team finished 7th, led by state medalists Dan Beck in fourth place and Micah Hewitson in 16th place.

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 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 LHS 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.

Now for today’s weather… morning showers and wind with a high of 42 degrees and a 40% chance of no precipitation