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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Clan Kerr was known for training its members to fight with their left hands.

My ancestors: The curious case of the left-handed Kerrs

by Alaina Burger, Reporter November 18, 2019

“But the Kerrs were aye the deadliest foes That e’er to Englishmen were known For they were all bred left-handed men And fence [defence] against them there was none.” -James Hogg, "The Raid...

National Adoption Month 2019: Karen Gaydosh and daughter reminisce about “Gotcha Day”

by Grace Gaydosh, Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2019

Grace Gaydosh has watched the video of her "Gotcha Day" about a million times. She knows what the people looked like who escorted her on the flight home. She can describe, in tiny detail, the look on her...

Hoefs receives a good conduct medal from the Colonel he received the jump wings from.

Alumni Kevin Hoefs teaches his daughter about his Marine Corps experience

by Sammie Hoefs, Managing Editor November 12, 2019

Sammie Hoefs chose her father, a Marine Corps veteran and former Lancer. She and her father talked about his decision to enlist, basic training, and some fond memories he has about his experience. Hoefs: What...

Veterans Day 2019: Clifford Hunsaker and son reflect on generations of fathers in service

by Zack Hunsaker, Reporter November 11, 2019

In honor of Veterans Day 2019, Lancer Media interviewed local veterans to listen and talk about their experiences.  Zack Hunsaker chose to interview his father who served 23 years in the United States...

Senior Elizabeth Gilmore places the tribute she made at the Wall of Names.

Visiting the Flight 93 Memorial: Shanksville trip changed perspectives of 9/11

by Elizabeth Anderson and Bailey Spore November 11, 2019

Elizabeth Gilmore placed a painted rock at the base of the Wall of Names to honor Deora Bodley. On it was a drawing of the earth surrounded by a peace sign. When she researched Bodley's life, Gilmore learned...

Senior Lauren Ryan serves the ball.

Schwartzbeck’s volleyball service project serves up competition

by Alaina Burger, Reporter November 7, 2019

Close to 100 students took a break from learning and fought it out on the volleyball court to raise money for prom and to earn bragging rights. On November 4, senior Garrett Schwartzbeck began a week-long...

Josh Todd

Fake News: How to avoid its overtake on social media

by Joshua Todd, Reporter November 6, 2019

The use of social media in the modern age is destroying the way our culture views and uses the news. The art of reporting on current events is a necessity for our democracy. This art is being degraded...

Katherine Taylor and Ashley Nash try pumpkin spice flavored foods.

Lancer Media Kitchen; Pumpkin Spice Taste Test 2.0

November 5, 2019

Every year during the fall season food lovers look forward to one thing, pumpkin spice. From lattes to dog treats companies take advantage of the season to create and sell all sorts of products, and the...

Liz Barret talks to students during PREP.

Barret breaks boundaries: Board member speaks about her journey

by Caroline Hobson and Gabby North November 4, 2019

Frederick County Board of Education member Liz Barret came PREP to talk to the students about relationships, unexpected mentors, and how the people that came into her life helped her become the woman that...

Dr. Markoe talks to students about the most important qualities of servant leadership.

Markoe teaches the truth of oxymoron “Servant Leadership”

by Emily Webb, Editor-In-Chief October 29, 2019

Oxymoron:  “servant leader”. How can I demonstrate leadership if I put myself in the position of a lowly servant? On October 18, Dr. Michael Markoe, 1989 Linganore graduate and current Deputy Superintendent...

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