So you want to be a music major?
by Alyson Sniffen and Elizabeth Anderson
January 25, 2019
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” These words were spoken by the Chinese teacher and philosopher Confucius, yet they are quoted even today centuries later--despite the fact that most people are forced to work for a paycheck and not their own enjoyment. ...
Generation Z is the future—- Even without a computer!
by Maya Apau and Tabitha Moses
December 3, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
In our story “What has our generation lost? Gen Z is in trouble”, we wrote about how this new generation is lacking social and life skills. Gen Zers are in a hurry, not for purposeful reasons, but for selfish and problematic reasons instead. Yet the quick pace movement isn’t necessarily a hurry to use...
Juniors beware: Are you ready to face these trials of junior year?
by Dana Kullgren, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion, Showcase
My fellow juniors: It’s a universally-known fact that junior year is the toughest year in high school. It can seem like everything is happening at once, that you have a mountain of work to do to prepare for college, and that your future is approaching at break-neck speed. It is true that juniors are...
79 Days of Summer : Catie Jo´s guide to senior success.
by Catie Jo Tansey, Reporter
May 25, 2018
Filed under Features
The summer is the perfect opportunity for rising seniors to get a head start and prepare for all of the important tasks coming up during the next school year! Ask any senior, and they will tell you the fall of senior year is the worst. Here's a list of something to do every day to ensure success in ...
Maryland Community College Promise Scholarships Bill creates hope for future of higher education
by Ethan Hart, Editor
May 24, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Spring 2018
In Maryland, about 64% of high school graduates directly move on to college or university education. Out of this 64%, only 14.5% will graduate a 2-year college on time. Thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Larry Hogan, those students who aren’t able to finish college on time due to finances wil...
Class of 2018: 16 days until Footloose Tech seniors say farewell to the stage
by Natalie Roth, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Filed under Senior Countdown 2018
Let me take you back to the closing night of LHS’s 2018 musical, Footloose. As actors and techies alike gather around for the last circle up (a pre-show warm-up for all members of the show), a bittersweet moment is shared. Memories of past and present shows flood back to everybody in the circle. For...
Varsity girls lacrosse takes home a win for senior night: Photo of the Day 4/26/18
by Bridget Murphy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
Filed under Photo of the Day, Showcase, Spring 2018
On April 26, seven members of the Class of 2018 celebrated their senior night for the girls lacrosse season. The ceremony was held before the winning game against Brunswick. Jay Sedgwick, the team's game announcer and player Emily Sedgwick's father, announced the senior and her escorts. The seven...
Class of 2018: Are you ready for it? Enter the Senior Destinations contest for Taylor Swift concert tickets
by Lancer Media
April 5, 2018
Filed under Senior Destinations 2018, Showcase
Class of 2018, do you want a chance to see Taylor Swift in concert? You’re in luck! Lancer Media has two Taylor Swift concert tickets up for grabs. All seniors have to do is pose for a Lancer Media Destination photo. To Enter: Class of 2018: Lancer Media wants to know what your next “step” is....
Erick Stutz signs to play lacrosse for Wheeling Jesuit University
by Nicholas Stephan, Tommy Moyer, Bailey Davis, and Jacob Bolger
November 13, 2017
Filed under Fall 2017, Showcase, Sports
On November 8, Erick Stutz signed his National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Wheeling Jesuit University. Stutz faced a whirlwind journey to get where he is today, having to endure changes of position and several teams. In eighth grade, he played short stick midfielder. Then Stutz played long st...
Class of 2017: Theater seniors leave with a flair in 18 days
by Beau Cameron, Editor
April 28, 2017
Filed under Senior Countdown 2017, Showcase, Spring 2017
The drama department may be done with its performances for the year, but that doesn't mean they've left the stage. The drama department is one of the most senior-heavy student groups in LHS, including Isabella Madrid, Martha Madrid, Eileen Rich, Lincoln Robisch, Andrew Livioco, Sara Bonfils, Garrett...