Military Homecoming: Castillo’s return cause for celebration
by Braden Weinel, Managing Editor
January 24, 2020
After serving overseas in Kuwait for the past year, John Castillo returned home and surprised his daughter, Mikaila White at school. Castillo is a Sergeant in the United States Army National Guard, but before that he is a father and a husband. Castillo and his wife, Stephanie, had been plan...
Undocumented immigrants in Frederick deserve hope, not hate
by Elizabeth Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2019
Hate speech is coming to Frederick. On October 6, a rally will take place in Baker Park promoting anti-immigration policies in Frederick County. The rally is being organized by Mark Schaff, former president of the Republican Club of Frederick County. "I was asked to put on a rally by community m...
News for November 7
by Lancer Media
November 7, 2018
During this month when we celebrate World Kindness Day and Thanksgiving, we’re choosing to focus on our blessings. Stop by the Learning Commons and add what you are thankful for to the window display. Juniors and Seniors, are you trying to decide which college is right for you? Then you're in lu...
News for October 19
by Lancer Media, Editor
October 19, 2018
If you’re interested in lifeguarding, then you will want to speak with Community Pools who is coming during lunch on October 23rd. They will be at Linganore to share their lifeguard job opportunities. Stop by their table to learn more. And don’t worry, training is provided. Tickets for the Dr...
News for October 18
by Lancer Media
October 18, 2018
Both JV and Varsity volleyball will play tonight at home against William sport! JV is at 6 and Varsity is at 7! Make sure you come out to show support for the girls' teams. If you are interested in lifeguarding, then you will want to speak with Community Pools who is coming during lunch on Octob...
News for October 17
by Lancer Media
October 18, 2018
If you can't make it to the girls' varsity volleyball game tomorrow, go check out the NFHS live stream broadcast. If you want to be involved in important school policy decisions for all of Frederick County then you could be applied to be the next Student Member of the Board of Education! For more info...
March is Women’s History Month: Jan Gardner, Frederick’s first county executive
by Ashley Martin, Reporter
April 5, 2018
Frederick County has many important and historic women: Barbara Fritchie, Clare McCardell, Elizabeth Ann Seton. A modern example of woman leadership is first County Executive Jan H. Gardner. Jan H. Gardner was born in Pennsylvania and went on to the University of Notre Dame to earn her Bachelor degre...
FCPS announces second annual drug awareness video contest: Photo of the day 1/18/18
by Lilly Player, Reporter
January 21, 2018
Classmates4Life annually hosts a contest for students to raise awareness for drug abuse, specifically heroin. It is a county-wide contest available to elementary, middle, and high students. The entry deadline is March 1. Junior Alex Ismael was a 2016 FCPS winner. He said, “I think raising awar...
Distinguished Graduates 2017: Chris Rich ’06 honored in Public Service
by Kelsey Ward, Editor
November 30, 2017
Chris Rich, a 2006 Linganore graduate, is the 2017 Distinguished Graduate honoree in Public Service. Rich was a four sport athlete while in high school, including football, basketball, track and field and tennis. His love for sports has helped to shape his career working with the Fellowship of C...
Students propose life changing topics to English 101 classes
by Brandon Cooper, Editor
May 15, 2017
Dual enrollment students in English 101 class completed their last projects, an extended research project. Their task is to propose an idea that will improve the world. The students must write a 5-7 page essay on their proposal and give a presentation to their class to persuade them to act on their p...