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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Congratulations on completing last years PARCC testing. Now we can really buckle down and start preparing for next years PARCC test!

FCPS testing refusal policy doesn’t change underlying problem with testing

by Emily Reed, Editor September 28, 2016

Chances are that you have never heard of the new Frederick County Public Schools Board of Education policy on testing that was passed on August 24th, 2016. Unfortunately, Policy 511 will not bring about...

Golfers prepare for the tournament to begin.

Golf team and McFadden win big in MPSSAA District Tournament: Photo of the Day 9/27/16

by Emma Wynkoop, Reporter September 27, 2016

On September 27th, the golf team traveled to Black Rock in Hagerstown to compete against other schools in the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association's (MPSSAA) District Tournament. The...

Class of 2018 students, Josh Watson and Delaney Krotz, spray painting an Indian on their part of the hill for the Homecoming Hill painting in 2015.

Homecoming Week 2016: “No Place Like Home”

by Kaycee Morris, Reporter September 27, 2016

This week outside the cafeteria, tickets for the homecoming dance are on sale for 22$ each. Students can nominate the homecoming court, too. The homecoming dance will be October 8th,  from 8- 10 pm....

Class of 2017, senior Emily Sherwood is filling out a questionnaire asking her to name two types of wool found in the Fiber Optics tent.

The Pre-Vet Small Animal Care goes to Great Frederick Fair; Photo of the Day 9/20/16

by Victoria Rock, Reporter September 26, 2016

The Great Frederick Fair welcomed students to explore agriculture and teach the youth about the industry agriculture. The students were given a questionnaire that helps them develop an understanding...

Lancer Media Kitchen: Smoothie bowls - hype or heavenly?

Lancer Media Kitchen: Smoothie bowls – hype or heavenly?

by Emily Sherwood, Reporter September 26, 2016

Have you ever tried putting toppings on a smoothie? Smoothie bowls take a fun twist on the fruit shake. Smoothie bowls are thicker than regular smoothie drinks, and can be topped with toppings of your...

Jeremy Brown volunteers in the 2016 Rio Olympic games.

Brown volunteers in Rio and “gives something back” to the games

by Alicia Nasto, Editor-In-Chief September 26, 2016

The 2016 Summer Rio Olympics was a major success for countries all over the globe. Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland broke the world record with her amazing hammer throw; Justin Rose of Great Britain shot the...

Wolfes daughters, Olivia, Gabriella, and Emily,  gather at the lemonade stand  with Justin Kleinmann.

Little Lancers keep Wolfe’s memory alive with lemonade stand

by Kennedi Ambush, Editor September 26, 2016

In memory and tribute to former teacher, Mr. Christopher Wolfe, Mrs. Kate Lane dedicated her Little Lancers lemonade stand to him.  Wolfe taught Woodworking, Foundations of Technology, and Engineering....

Schools out until Labor Day: Whats bad about a longer summer?

School’s out until Labor Day: What’s bad about a longer summer?

by Grace Weaver, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2016

On August 31, 2016 Governor Larry Hogan signed an executive order that mandates that schools must start after Labor Day and end before June 15, while still getting the required 180 days of school. This...

Bella thrives under the praise of her owner, Courtney Green, a member of the class of 2017.

Can dogs understand us? Of course!

by Tory Spruill, Photo Editor September 26, 2016

Hungarian scientists have finally proven that our four-legged-friends understand us, and in more ways than one. According to a study performed in Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, “Dogs’...

Lily Weaver posing for her Truth 365 photo-shoot.

Surviving Cancer: “Thank you” is not enough

by Lily Weaver, Reporter September 25, 2016

This is the first in a series of stories that Lily Weaver will write about her journey with a deadly disease.  Next week, look for her story about CureFest, where she was a featured speaker. The summer...

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Fall 2016