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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Nicholas Paré and father, Jak Paré play guitar during the concert.

Nicholas Paré rocks and rolls at final Linganore concert

by Ashley Martin, Managing Editor December 18, 2019

On Friday December 13, Nicholas Paré and musicians Sean Frazier, Jak Pare, Alec Barnhart, and Jeff Barnhart held aconcert. Admission was $5 per person, and a large portion of ticket sales were donated...

Yours, Mine and Ours: Holiday traditions passed through generations

Yours, Mine and Ours: Holiday traditions passed through generations

by Caroline Hobson, Ruby Cerny, and Emily Lotito December 17, 2019

When most people imagine a classic winter holiday, they see nativity sets, Christmas trees, and carolers. If not that, they see menorahs, driedels, and lakes. Of course, this is not the case for every...

Ashley Martin wearing her new homemade pretty, Ugly Christmas sweater.

My quest for the prettiest ugliest Christmas sweater

by Ashley Martin, Managing Editor December 15, 2019

The month of December we encounter many celebrations, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, but I have been preparing for my personal favorite, National Ugly Christmas Sweater day, which is December 21. This special...

Celebrating ugly sweater day, students play with GO TEAM therapy dogs.

“GO TEAM Therapy Dogs” team up with Learning for Life students to make school less stressful

by Elizabeth Rajnik, Editor December 13, 2019

When most people think of “trading cards,” they think of the dusty old shoe box in their dad’s closet, filled with old baseball cards from his childhood. While this is the stereotype, “GO TEAM...

StudyMate has been added to Schoology, and many people dont know what it is. This article should answer all of your questions.

All about StudyMate: New study tool added to FCPS Schoology

by Joshua Todd, Reporter December 6, 2019

Within the chaotic world of high school, striving for an A is no easy feat. Students struggle every day attempting to achieve a perfect grade to impress colleges, peers, and parents. These perfect grades...

Mary Kate Battles takes photographs for her small business, Mary Kate McKenna Photography.

Successful small businesses require dedication and organization

by Elizabeth Anderson, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2019

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Launching a brand may seem too difficult and time-consuming if you are dealing with heavy course loads and extracurricular activities, yet many students...

Elizabeth Rajnik and Scott Hummel,  iron and cut fabric that will be made into scarves.

Sewtherapy offers festive scarves for our feline friends and canine companions

by Jacob Blue, Managing editor December 2, 2019

On any given PREP day, 5 - 10 students are busy with an iron, three sewing machines and a variety of donated fabrics, scissors, pins and supplies to sew items for charity.  The Sewtherapy club mees in...

Lacrosse player, Roman LaRocco and his family pose for a picture after signing official documents.

#NationalSigningDay2019: Lacrosse phenom Roman LaRocco signs to be a Navy midshipman

by Ashley Martin, Managing Editor November 20, 2019

On November 13, 2019 , Roman LaRocco participated in National Signing Day and committed to playing Division I lacrosse at the United States Naval Academy. His coach Richard Thompson spoke at signing...

National Adoption Month 2019: 4 parents, 3 states, 2 family trees, 1 miracle

by Alexis Fowler, Managing editor November 20, 2019

“Wait Alexis…. You're adopted?” I get asked this question all the time. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew there was something unique about me. I would tell everyone about my special gift--I...

National Adoption Month 2019: Ethan Hart and his adopted sister Lilly discuss her heritage and upbringing

by Ethan Hart, Editor-In-Chief November 19, 2019

When my parents spent countless nights filling out paperwork, visited adoption agencies for hours on end, and took me on a month-long trip to China in an attempt to adopt my sister, I asked myself what...

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