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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Mrs. Nancy Doll hands Hannah Bowie a cookie for her success.

Honor Roll recipients trade report cards for treats: Photo of the Day 2/11/20

by Emily McNally, Editor February 11, 2020

Are you a chocolate chip or a sugar cookie person? On February 7, students chose one or the other as a recognition for receiving Honor Roll on their report card.  Assistant Principal Andrew McWilliams,...

Caroline Pellicier and Tabitha Reeder, Class of2020 at the assembly showing undergraduates course options of Horticulture and Pre-Vet.

Course Registration – It’s the most stressful time of the year: Photo Of The Day 2/5/20

by Maya Apau, Editor February 5, 2020

“I’m so STRESSED! What classes should I sign up for?” said concerned Nazareth Guerrero, Class of 2021. On Thursday, January 30th, the first class registration assembly was held for the Class of...

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...

Similar to the Star-Bellied Sneetches from Dr. Seuss’s classic story, the label of gifted segregates students.

Gifted education: Is it a gift?

by Emily Webb and Ruby Cerny September 30, 2019

EMILY’S EXPERIENCE: For seven years of my educational experience, I spent my time playing with Tangrams, solving upside-down puzzles, and competing in trivia competitions. Rather than learning fractions...

Alaina Burger and Grace Gaydosh struggle to make sense of college applications.

College applications: We don’t know what we’re doing, do you?

by Alaina Burger and Grace Gaydosh September 24, 2019

November 1:  The dreaded college application deadline.  Maybe you’re lucky, and the college you are applying to has a deadline of December 1. Seniors are feeling the pressure.  Procrastinating...

Students watch Hidden Figures during the SAT day.

Hidden Figures plays for blocks 1 and 2 : Photo of the Day 3/7/18

by Sammie Hoefs, Reporter March 7, 2018

On March 7th, freshmen and sophomores watched Hidden Figures in the auditorium during 1st and 2nd block, while juniors were taking the SAT's. Hidden Figures is about three African American women, mathematicians, ...

Junior, Jacob Bolger prepares by reading the SAT study guide.

Free SAT given by the county during school on March 7

by Grace Gaydosh, Editor February 22, 2018

Junior year is all fun and games until students have to start worrying about college. When applying to a college, one of the first things they need to think about is taking the Scholastic Assessment Test,...

Bottle Flipping: Game, sport, or classroom disruption?

Bottle Flipping: Game, sport, or classroom disruption?

by Christian Nolan and Matthew Gelhard March 9, 2017

In 2016, bottle flipping became an endless competition, holding its own as a hobby in everyday life. It still continues to this day. For those who don’t know what it is, bottle flipping occurs when you...

Ms. Mary Jo York poses for a photograph after winning her award.

York wins FCPS 2016 Outstanding High School Special Education Instructional Assistant

by Olivia DuBro, Editor-In-Chief May 18, 2016

Many students know her by her round-rimmed glasses, her friendly smile, and her charming patience. Ms. Mary Jo York is a Special Education Assistant who goes above and beyond to help any and all students...

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