Veteran’s Day special announcement:

One of our nation’s founding fathers, Patrick Henry, put it this way:  “The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.”

These are the signature characteristics of American veterans.  Their strength, vigilance and courage occupy a revered place in the collective conscience of a public made free by the willingness of some to protect all others.

Veteran’s Day is a time to honor them, living and dead, from the patriots who fought for independence in the late 18^th century, to the men and women who saved the lives of their fallen comrades on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Lancers, here’s a chance to spread your love of reading!  The LHS Drama Department is holding a Book Drive through November 22^nd. Bring in your new or gently used children’s books to the donation box in the front office, or to the donation box at showings of Elephant and Piggie: We Are In a Play!  All books will go to the Maryland Book Bank in Baltimore.

Attention Poetry Out Loud contestants moving on to the school competition:  Please plan to attend a very important informational meeting after school on Thursday, November 12th at 2:30 pm.  This meeting will be held in room C207 and should last about thirty minutes.  If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Scuffins in room C207.

Girls interested in indoor track should sign up outside of Ms. Scuffins’ classroom C207.  Ms. Scuffins must receive your athletic packet before the first day of practice on November 16th .

Boys indoor track team will have practice this Saturday, November 14th, from 8:00-9:30 am.  Please report to the gym lobby by 8:00 am and bring all of your forms.

Good luck to the Varsity cheerleaders who will be competing in the State Cheer competition today at Harford Community College.