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The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Jacob Blue has two dogs. Charlie (on the left) is a two year old golden beagle and Sunny is a five year old golden doodle.

A Lancer’s best friend may be a dog

by Jacob Blue and Joseph Hartung January 25, 2019

It is no surprise that teens today are stressed out with projects, SATs, and college applications while they try to balance healthy social and physical lives. Many turn to their best friends for help--those...

Coach David Bly instructs junior Carter Holsinger during a practice.

David Bly brings the pole vault team to new heights

by Ethan Hart and Carter Holsinger January 24, 2019

After 28 years of experience with pole vault, Linganore pole vault coach David Bly is just getting started. Bly, who has coached the pole vault team since 2017, has been a catalyst for a program that...

Gatsby posters lined up along the front board, just before the movie began.

Kolias’s English 11 blasts to the Roaring 20’s

by Tyler Roman, Managing Editor January 24, 2019

After several weeks of reading, taking notes, and being quizzed on The Great Gatsby, Mrs. Patti Kolias’s English class finally reached the final project, which was to create an edible party dish from...

Linganore Varsity cheer competes at a recent competition.

What happens when you mix competitive cheer and high school cheer? You get the super team

by Julie Walker and Kat Taylor January 24, 2019

Recently, there has been an increasing number of cheerleaders competing on both high school level teams and competitive teams, causing a new level of rivalry in the world of high school cheer. The question...

Liberty Elementary School  before remodeling.

Staff and alumni look forward to Liberty Elementary getting remodeled

by Kendall Martin and Sydney Henry January 24, 2019

Liberty Elementary school was established in 1927, and 92 years late,  FCPS is planning a remodel. The construction team that is making this happen are trying to figure out the best way to expand and...

With the Youth Apprenticeship Program, students have the opportunity to earn and learn in a field of their choosing.

The hidden gem of FCPS: “Earn and Learn” with the Youth Apprenticeship Program

by Cara Bond and Alison Gagne January 23, 2019

The emphasis is on students to prepare their path for the future. Along with receiving an education, high school students have countless opportunities to ease their transition from school into the work...

Khelsa Connolly competes at a track meet.

Connolly, Hall and Mathews set personal records in track

by Kendall Martin and Julie Walker January 23, 2019

Khelsa Connolly, Rachel Hall and Caroline Perrone were featured in The Frederick News Post as All-County athletes in cross country for their achievements during the 2018 fall season. Senior Khelsa Connolly...

Mr. Rich helps Zach Skowron track his social media marketing analytics.

Let’s get down to business: Intro to Business class learns ins and outs of working world

by Emily Webb and Harry Heitzig January 22, 2019

What fast food restaurants should be in the cafeteria? Students in Roger Rich's Introduction to Business class determined it should be Noodles and Company, Taco Bell, Wildcat’s Den, Texas Roadhouse,...

Sophomore Matilda Geffen plays her mini golf course.

Mrs. Parente’s FOT class makes mini golf courses

by Kendall Martin, Reporter January 16, 2019

On January 8, Mrs. Parente's second period FOT class started a project making a mini golf course. They had five days to work on it. The materials they could use around the classroom were colored pencils,...

Nicholas Pare performs on January 11 in the auditorium.

Student by day, Rockstar by night: Pare plans concert to kick off new album

by Lily Weaver and Catie Jo Tansey January 7, 2019

 Junior Nicholas Paré has his hard rock debut album, Memory, set to release on January 11.  He has been busy selling t-shirts and posting flyers to prepare for the upcoming release. Memory consists...

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