Kids helping kids — Food drive through the month of October
by Bridget Murphy, Opinions Editor
October 9, 2017
Did you know that one in nine Marylanders is food insecure? That is over 680,000 people in our state who experience hunger day to day. Throughout the month of October the Maryland State Food Bank is hosting the "Kids Helping Kids" challenge throughout all schools in Maryland. Character Counts! coordinator Dawn Aburto ...
Building a show: Tech rehearsals begin for the Giver
by Jacob Blue, Reporter
October 4, 2017
Preparation for this year's fall play have begun. Actors started rehearsals October 25, and the technical crew began working on October 29. The many jobs outnumber the actors: builders, run crew, painters, set designers, makeup crew, and more. Even though you might not be seeing them on the stage,...
Getting to know the new teachers: Cory Matheny encourages students to “do more”
by Jacob Blue, Reporter
October 2, 2017
Filed under Fall 2017, Features
English teacher, Cory Matheny, transferred from a position at Boonsboro High in Washington County where he taught AP World History and English. Although he is new to the school, he feels welcomed by his students. As a high school student, Matheny focused on soccer, English, and history. If he could...
Community debates how to solve the headdress issue
by Devin Barge, Editor
October 2, 2017
Filed under Fall 2017, News, Showcase
The school administration is mailing a letter to all households stating that the PTSA will be forming a Heritage Committee that will partner with the Boosters, Alumni Association, administration and community. The purpose of this committee is to explore ways that will honor the traditions of Linganore...
Football perched at top of 3A: road to states looking clear
by Adam Cooper, Reporter
September 29, 2017
Filed under Fall 2017, Showcase, Sports
Linganore football has demolished the competition for the majority of the season. The varsity team is currently standing at 4-1 after a tough game against Walkersville but they are also top of the 3A in the region. The schools are split into regions based on point system determined by MPSSAA. Septem...
Honoring our history, the right way
by Beau Cameron, Co-editor-in-chief
September 29, 2017
Filed under Fall 2017, Opinion, Showcase
When I went to my first Linganore football game, I loved The Tribe. I loved how excited the crowd got, the feeling of community and togetherness. However, that feeling didn’t come from the headdress. I understand that it is an important symbol, but if it can be taken as offensive, and its intention...
Feet first: Girls soccer on winning streak
by Emily Webb, Reporter
September 29, 2017
Filed under Fall 2017, Showcase, Sports
The girls Varsity and JV soccer teams have kicked off the fall season with an outstanding start. Although they are only midway through the season, the girls are already proving to be a major threat to opposing teams. Varsity The Varsity team has played 11 games, all of which they have either won or t...
One Tribe — One Headdress
by Bridget Murphy, Opinions and Layout Design Editor
September 29, 2017
Filed under Fall 2017, Opinion, Showcase
One of our first school-wide lessons this year was to watch a video that is about tolerance for everyone, with John Cena as the star. Throughout the video, Cena asks you to picture the 'average American,' but you really can't, because America is a melting pot of different ethnicity and cultures. "Almost ...
Fifth graders move up to New Market Middle: Photo of the day 6/8/17
by Katie Lehman, Editor
June 8, 2017
Filed under Photo of the Day, Spring 2017
On June 8, fifth graders of New Market Elementary celebrated moving up to middle school. Starting at 8:30 a.m., friends and family checked into the building to get ready for the ceremony to be held in the LHS auditorium. The event began with the honors chorus of the elementary school, conducted by Julia Seil...
Welcome Class of 2021: Lancer Sports Overview
by Ethan Hart, Christian Nolan, and Matthew Gelhard
June 6, 2017
Filed under Spring 2017, Welcome Class of 2021
Varsity Football 2016-2017 record: 7-4 Head coach: Richard Conner Season Highlights: Went as far as the second round of the playoffs, losing to Damascus. Key wins include defeating Middletown and Urbana. Prediction: With a young team and so many injuries, varsity football is bound to make ...
