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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

Officer Brooks speaks to LHS journalism about the new Mt. Airy police department.

Officer Brooks returns to home base in Mt. Airy

by Allyson Duda and Alexis Fowler October 11, 2017

Officer J.D. Brooks, a 1996 graduate, is one of the ten new policemen opening the first Mt. Airy police department.  Brooks, a 13-year Taneytown police veteran, is excited to be part of this new venture...

A 90-pound endangered alligator snapping turtle was found in the middle of a road during the hurricane. The ancient turtle was returned to the Buffalo Bayou. The turtle is estimated to be 70-100 years old.

Horrible Harvey: Animals suffered in the hurricane, too

by Greyston Harding, Reporter October 10, 2017

Hurricane Harvey was a devastating Category 3 hurricane that tore through Houston, Texas. The hurricane lasted from August 25th to September 3rd. In some places, 50 inches of rain accumulated. Domesticated...

Troxel instructs her third period English 12 class.

Bibliophile Troxel transfers from Windsor Knolls

by Beau Cameron, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2017

Ms. Mary Troxel is teaching 9th and 12th grade English during her first year at LHS. Previously a teacher at Windsor Knoll's Middle School, Troxel transferred because she enjoys teaching novels and...

Pam Flickinger helps Kat Gerogiannis , Ainsley Eddins, and Lily McCoy understand Statistics & Probability.

Get to know new teacher Pam Flickinger: “I want students to feel welcome”

by Lauren Hall, Reporter October 9, 2017

Ms. Pam Flickinger transferred from Governor Thomas Johnson High School to pursue her passion of teaching mathematics at Linganore. Flickinger grew up in Jefferson, Maryland and went to Brunswick High...

Mrs. Van Horn helps her student, Mark Chaney, with his pottery project.

Elizabeth Van Horn captures meaning in photographs

by Lindsey Russo October 3, 2017

Elizabeth Van Horn wants to show her students the meaning in photography. Mrs. Elizabeth Van Horn is the new photography teacher. She went to the University of Delaware for graphic design and the...

Mr. Matheny works with his first block English class.

Getting to know the new teachers: Cory Matheny encourages students to “do more”

by Jacob Blue, Reporter October 2, 2017

English teacher, Cory Matheny, transferred from a position at Boonsboro High in Washington County where he taught AP World History and English. Although he is new to the school, he feels welcomed by his...

A student climbs through their four years of high school.

21 tips for the Class of 2021

by Renata Farrell, Reporter September 29, 2017

The Class of 2021 just started their high school journey a short five weeks ago, but, before they know it, in less than three short years, they will be seniors frantically filling out and turning in college...

Halter teaches his geometry class.

Urbana graduate, Halter joins math department–changes to red and black

by Jason Byrd, Reporter September 28, 2017

The math department welcomes Mr. Kenneth Halter, a new geometry and Algebra Ⅱ teacher who marches to the beat of his own drum.  An Urbana high school graduate, he has shed his blue and silver for his...

The outside of the abandoned Forest Haven.

Explore the dark past and the bright future of mental health care

by Grace Brooks, Reporter May 18, 2017

Forest Haven Mental Asylum opened in 1925 and closed 66 years later in 1999. The now abandoned institution is roamed by thrill-seeking, urban adventurers.   Roaming and adventuring throughout the empty...

Connor Browne spinning a fidget spinner on his nose

Fidget spinners whirl out of class control

by Devin Barge, Editor May 11, 2017

Fidget spinners are handheld toys, that can spin minutes on end with a single spin. This new fad has become a worldwide phenomenon as kids and adults continue to buy this toy, increasing its market value...

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