Linganore Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

Dakota Wheat will be attending Frederick Community College. She plans to major in cosmetology. She is currently captain of Linganore Poms and she dances for Center Stage Dance Company, a dance studio whose teams compete at dance competitions.  What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "Performing for the football games."  What are you going to miss most after graduating?  "I'm probabl...

Vincent Natale will be attending Wilson College and plans to major in education. Vincent was also on the varsity soccer team this year and will play at Wilson College. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory at Linganore has been practices with the soccer team."  What are you going to miss most after graduating?  "I'm going to miss the new friends I’ve made the most af...

Lindsay Toothacher will be attending Western Carolina University. She plans to major in forensic science. She is very active in extra curriculars and is a member of LHS band, archery, SGA, class council, NHS, and NEHS. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory at Linganore is probably senior year homecoming week, dressing up for spirit days, being a part of the home...

Madeline Hull will be attending McDaniel College in Westminster Maryland. She plans to earn a secondary education degree and major in biology and marine biology. Hull is Vice President of Membership for the National English Honor Society and the Service Coordinator for the National Honor Society. She is also a member of the Science Honor Society, African American Culture Club, Class of 2022 Student...

Brady Broulliard will be attending University of Tampa, majoring in finance. He is a member of Unified Track, Business Honor Society, and in a part of the Linganore Tribe.  What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory was being on the tribe and going to the football games every Friday."  What are you going to miss most after graduating?  "I am going to miss seeing the p...

Ben Grimes will be attending Frederick Community College and is looking to have a music audio design career. He is a member of the Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore?  "It would be multiple things. Football games that I attended, mainly the state championships. I've always had a lot of fun at them. Also, the summer before senior year started, it ...

Cameron Pattison will be attending Frederick Community College, majoring in graphic design and/or video game design editing. He likes to play basketball outside of school and works at Food Lion. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "Sophomore year when Linganore played Damascus in the state game and the crowd energy and ambition was astonishing, even though we lost."  What are you go...

Samuel Metzner will be attending Frostburg State University. He plans to major in psychology. He is currently on the track team and works at Papa Johns.  What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "Winning my double at Smithsburg invite this year."  What are you going to miss most after graduating?  "I will miss my friends and my teammates." Do you feel pressure to have your future ...

Victoria Garofolo will be attending University of Oklahoma. She plans to become a research scientist. She was a part of the varsity soccer team, the National Spanish Honor Society, and the National Science Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory was my first homecoming football game. It was so new and exciting."  What are you goin...

Conner Cunnane will be attending Townson Univierty and will be majoring in computer science. He is very involved in activities including SGA, dual enrollment, varsity swim team, cross country, and Boy Scouts of America. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory  was the experience being crowned Homecoming King."  What are you going to miss most after graduating? "Times t...

Mattew Vallone will be attending Salisbury University. He plans to major in exercise science. Some of his activities include, playing soccer, weight lifting, working at Popeyes, and playing basketball. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory was in freshman year when I would hang out with my friends after school before we went to our track meets."  What are you going to mis...

Josh Sachar will be attending Penn State University. He plans to major in business. He is a member of the business honor society and Mu Alpha Theta. He's has also been on the varsity football team for three years and varsity baseball for two years. His teammates know him as "gas thrower and nuke hitter" (baseball terminology). What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory at Lingan...

Brynne Mckinney will be attending Slippery Rock University. She plans to major in physical therapy. She is a member of Future Farmers of America and National Honor Society. Mckinney enjoys horseback riding in her free time. She is currently interning at Rehab 2 Perform, a physical therapy wellness center and works at a daycare.  What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory at Li...

Emily Lotito will be attending Oswego State University in New York. She will be swimming for the NCAA Divison III Lakers, with a specialty in breaststroke and distance events. She plans to major in political science in hopes of joining the CIA or FBI. She is a member of the Lancer swim team, Monocacy Aquatic Club, Youth Group, and is Co-Editor-in Chief for Lancer Media. Lotito had over 30 offers...

Maria Applegate will be attending Ave Maria University. She is planning to enter the nursing program, to eventually work in an emergency room. Applegate is a member of the Varsity Pom & Dance Team and will compete in NCIA Division II for AMU’s dance team. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory was dancing on the football field during the fall season."  What are you going...

Audrey Kilgore will be attending Eastern Kentucky University and will play NCAA Divsion I beach volleyball. Kilgore knew at Eastern Kentucky she would fit in with the team’s positive work ethic and attitude. Kilgore fell in love with the school’s comfort, beauty, and location. Kilgore is planning to major in business communications, with a focus on professional writing. What has been your fa...

Nathan Bankert will be attending Frederick Community College, majoring in computer science. He has played guitar for the past three years. Currently, he plays electric guitar for two bands, Now's our Chance and Why am I. He participates in both bands through Let There Be Rock School, located in Frederick. Starting his freshman year, he has worked at Mamma Angela's as a busser and food runner. He is a member o...

While she has not made a final decision on college, Chloe Byrd is sure she wants to serve in the U.S Coast Guard. Byrd is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, National English Honor Society, Tri-M, Band, Percussion, Ensemble, Orchestra, Envirothon, and Key Club. She was selected to serve as a page for the Maryland General Assembly. She is a martial arts enthusiast. Wh...

Kaya Cooper will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall. Cooper plans to major in veterinary medicine. She is currently co-captain for the Pom & Dance team, interns at a veterinary clinic, and works at Hollister. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "Dancing at all the football games while on the Poms team. Every game was so much fun!"  What are you going to miss most after graduatin...

Kaelyn Diaz will be attending Frederick Community College. She plans to become a special education teacher and psychologist. She is a member of the Class of 2022 Council, creator and President of the Hispanic Culture Club, and a part-time employee at Morgan's Grill. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "Just creating the Hispanic culture club. It was something I thought of and dealt with for a while. ...

Toni George will be attending Howard University in Washington, D.C. George plans to major in political science and diplomacy. She is a member of the National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa, and the African American Culture Club. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "This field trip I had sophomore year. We went to NBC4 in Washington, D.C., for AP Human Geography. I loved that trip." ...

Daniela Gerardi will be attending American University in Washington D.C. She plans to become a foreign service officer. She is a member of the Marching Band, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Key Club and is the President of the National Spanish Honor Society. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "I'm in the marching band. Walking back up from the football field into the band room during practic...

Jack McCoy will be attending Frostburg State University in the fall and plans to major in computer ccience. McCoy is in the National Band Honor Society, works at Food Lion, is a Lancer Student Leader, and recently participated in the Mr. Linganore contest. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite LHS memory has to be being on the homecoming court this past fall. It was great to be r...

Mikayla Moxley will be attending High Point University and will run NCAA Division I track. High Point University offers everything she is looking for, including majors and motivational coaches and teammates. Moxley has an interest in forensic psychology. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory at Linganore was our Outdoor Regional meet that Linganore was able to host my ju...

Madison O'Brien will be attending Shepherd University, majoring in engineering. She will also continue playing NCAA Divison II soccer.  She is a member of the National Honor Society, a goalie for the LHS varsity soccer team, and runs track. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "I can't think of any specific memories but just going to the football games, being a part of the Lady Tribe and...

Caroline (Cici) Perrone will be attending Saint Joseph University. Perrone plans to major in speech pathology. She is a member of the National English Honor Society and is on the Track and Cross Country teams. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory  is laughing with my friends in the halls, in classes and at lunch."  What are you going to miss most after graduating?�...

Ethan Sitler plans to attend Towson University. He wants a career in music, film, or digital media. His dream is to one day make music for movies and video games. He plays guitar and is a member Tri-M Honor Society and is a member of a youth band that performs in downtown Frederick. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory at Linganore was probably Homecoming my sophomore year. I wen...

Mikeah-Anthony Smith will be attending West Virginia University. Smith plans to become a trauma surgeon. He is a member of GSA, Theater, and Color Guard. He currently works at CVS. Smith participated in the 2022 Mr. Linganore contest and was awarded third place. What has been your favorite memory at Linganore? "My favorite memory at Linganore would have to be the Mr. Linganore competition. It gave me the chan...