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The Lance

Anzmann during her last round of chemotherapy. "It was one of the best days of my life," said Anzmann. (Photo by Alexis Anzmann -- used with permission)

Young women face ageism in breast cancer diagnoses

by Emily Rice, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

One in eight women get diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Linganore High School (LHS) English teacher Alexis Anzmann was one of these women who contracted this potentially terminal illness.  It...

A "Who do you walk for?" sign is held while getting ready to walk for the Making Strides against Breast Cancer.

Lancer Spotlight 10/15/24: Linganore participates in the Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk

by Alex Harris, Journalist October 15, 2024

On October 13, participants of the Making Strides against Breast Cancer event walked 3.1 miles in Mount Airy, Md to spread breast cancer awareness and inspire others to donate to finding a cure. Their...

LHS Pom and Dance performs a kick-line during their routine at pep rally.

Annual Homecoming pep rally brings students together, builds school spirit

by Emily Rice, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2023

On October 13, Linganore High School (LHS) held their annual Homecoming pep rally. Students and staff gathered in the gymnasium with overwhelming school spirit.  At the event, LHS fall sports teams...

A large group forms in New Markets' Town Hall as runners begin to cross the finish line.

Lancer Spotlight 10/11/23: Town of New Market holds Fighter 5K to support breast cancer awareness in community

by Abby Childers, Sports Editor October 13, 2023

On October 8, the town of New Market held its annual Fighter 5k.  This event is held every year in downtown New Market in an effort to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. All profits from...

Participants line up to start the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

Lancer Spotlight 10/18/22: Lancers against cancer team makes strides through Mount Airy

by Alexa Waser, Editor October 18, 2022

Last weekend Key Club and SGA, among other community members, gathered for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, on October 16 to raise money to fight breast cancer. Club members joined the...

 Brett Miller and Elizabeth (Beth) Carter have never met, but they both survived the same cancer. What are their shared experiences?

Fighting the same fight: Carter and Miller share stories of survival and inspiration

by Madeline Hull, Editor In Chief October 28, 2021

The month of October includes a flurry of pink events to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Two years ago in October 2019, Varsity and JV girls field hockey packed their jerseys away and wore hand-made...

Members of Linganore's Key club gather in the rain prior to the start of the walk

Key club members walk for a cure: Photo of the day 10/25/19

by Caroline Hobson, Reporter October 25, 2019

On October 20, members of the Key Club met at the Mt. Airy Watkins Park on a very rainy Sunday to participate in the Making Strides Against Cancer Walk.  Over the years Linganore’s Key Club has volunteered...

Delaney Ridgell attacks the ball to win the point against the MSD Orioles.

JV Volleyball digs pink in regional tournament: Photo of the Day 10/14/19

by Jessica Young, Reporter October 14, 2019

On October 12, Oakdale High School hosted an annual JV regional volleyball tournament, inviting 10 teams from around the region to compete. “The tournament was an overall positive, enjoyable, and...

Taylor Ferguson sells a pink out shirt to Billy Higgins

Lancers Against Cancer: SGA sells pink shirts to prepare for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Photo of the Day 9/5/19

by Emily Webb, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2019

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Back to School night, the SGA Breast Cancer Awareness shirt table stood out like an island of neon pink. On August 28, students and parents gathered to prepare for the...

October: Breast Cancer Awareness month spotlights common suffering

October: Breast Cancer Awareness month spotlights common suffering

by Kendall Martin and Emily Webb November 2, 2018

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. In 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of Invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the United States. Although rare, men...

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