Eighteen years ago, today, Americans woke and started their daily routines not knowing that September 11, 2001, would become a turning point in United States History. The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, along with the plane crash in Pennsylvania, resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives. Since 2001 we have tried to make sense of this tragedy. 

The results of September 11 are many: changes in the basic structure of our government, severe economic challenges, and the important debate about the balance between our individual rights and our desire to be safe. While most of you were not even alive when these events happened, they affect you deeply. 

Today, as our country recalls this tragedy, ask those who are close to you the true meaning of these events and how the world changed for them. Understanding their answers is key to understanding the world in which you live. 

The Linganore Drama department is pleased to start their 2019-2020 season with the fall play It’s a Wonderful Life. Auditions for the play will be held Thursday, September 12 from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in room D101. Please prepare a two to three minute memorized monologue for the audition. Sign-ups for auditions are also on the bulletin board outside room D101. 

Any student wishing to join the Science National Honor Society should pick-up an application form outside of Room A139 (Mr. Sunkel). Community service hour opportunities are also posted. Note: All students must complete 9 hours of science-related community service for membership. 

The Social Studies Honor Society Rho Kappa is now accepting applications until October 1. Please see Ms. Richardson in Room A219 or Mr. Burch for additional information. 

Current National Honor Society members will be meeting tomorrow (Thursday, September 12) during PREP in Ms. Baker’s room B123. Please make every effort to attend. If you are unable to attend please see Ms. Baker or Mrs. Ecalono as soon as possible. 

Current Mu Alpha Theta members will be meeting in A132 (Mrs. Weiss’ room) this Friday during PREP. Please make every effort to attend. 

The National English Honor Society is accepting applications from Juniors and Seniors. Please go to LinganoreNEHS.weebly.com to complete the application. The application is due no later than September 19 at 3:00 p.m. Bring your printed application to Mrs. Rebetsky in C203. An optional applicant workshop is scheduled for PREP on Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17. You only need to attend one PREP session. Mrs. Rebetsky and the NEHS officers will review the application process and the events scheduled for 2019-2020. Sign up outside of Mrs. Rebetsky’s Room C207. The deadline for applying is September 19 at 3:00 p.m. The website is linganorenehs.weebly.com. 

The First Frederick County National Business Honor Society will be inducting its first class this year. If you are interested in applying for the National Business Honor Society see Mr. Rich in C127. Applications will be out soon for the first induction.