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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

A collage shows Mrs. Kirkland teaching in school and on adventures overseas. (Photos courtesy of Victoria Benson and Randi Kirkland)

Linganore English teacher Randi Kirkland reflects on her time in the military during National Veteran’s Month

by Mia Lucas, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2023

The United States Bureau of Labor projects that by 2026, there will have been about 100,000 teachers leaving the profession each year. While teachers are leaving the profession in droves, one teacher at...

The Apple website shares the color options available for the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro.

Is the iPhone 15 worth it?

by Carlee Bernard, Reporter November 27, 2023

The iPhone 15 was available for preorder on September 15 and available in stores on September 22. Despite a delay, the model has now been released in all cell phone stores. However, it may still be...

Schools are now replacing Halloween parties with Fall themed activities and parties. (Photo and graphic by Mallory Mills)

Halloween Parties (Greg Legakis) 
Fall Parties (Children’s Village Preschool in Orange)

Elementary School Halloween Parties: Should they be replaced with a fall-themed party?

by Mallory Mills, Reporter October 31, 2023

Since the pandemic, the state of Maryland and many other states have canceled or refocused the theme of Halloween parties due to the fear of excluding young children.  The history of Halloween started...

A few different options for class ring selections are presented during lunch shifts.

Class Rings: A fading tradition?

by Carlee Bernard, Reporter October 20, 2023

The idea of class rings originated in 1835, originally idealized as a military accessory. A short time later, they became available for students to signify accomplishment and a new phase in their lives. Some...

A display table at the event features Morgans Message wristbands.

Taking a shot at mental health: Linganore varsity volleyball holds Morgan’s Message dedication game

by Abby Childers, Sports Editor October 12, 2023

Linganore High School (LHS) began the 2023-24 school year with a club fair for students. This year, LHS has several new clubs to offer, one of which is LHS’ newly-founded chapter of Morgan’s Message.  Morgan’s...

This poster depicts some of the many groups within the Linganore community.

Discrimination: tolerate it or talk about it?

by Daniel Apau, Reporter October 6, 2023

To many students, “A” is just the first letter of the alphabet, but at Linganore High School (LHS), the letter A represents so much more.  During the 2022-23 school year, a group of students wrote...

Hero Dogs Morty expresses excitement after completing a command and getting a treat from his trainer.

Diamonds in the “ruff”: Service dogs save lives

by Mia Lucas, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2023

For many people, a dog is “man’s best friend.” But for others, their dog is a working employee in their household. Service dogs are an essential but often overlooked asset to people's lives throughout...

The picture on top shows IES Carmen Conde High School located in Madrid, Spain. The picture at the bottom shows Linganore high school located in Frederick county, Md.

American vs European schools: Which is really the best?

by Jimena Grajera, Reporter June 2, 2023

Most people think that American and European schools are very similar, with many common characteristics, but this is only partially true. What most people do not know, however, is that U.S. schooling and...

Spending time outside, off of devices and video games is beneficial for student health

by Brian Bedard, Reporter June 1, 2023

Someone's childhood builds who they become in the future; therefore, learning skills and activities at a young age is extremely beneficial for the rest of one's life. Being outside in nature promotes...

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