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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Fewer people are enrolling in foreign language majors, but foreign language study is more important than ever.

Liberal arts colleges losing their raison d’etre

by Yesenia Montenegro, Editor April 8, 2019

Colleges and universities all over the country have begun removing arts and humanities majors. As a teen who has grown up bilingual in German and has been learning Spanish  since middle school, I am frustrated...

The French Honor Society worked together to replicate a Seurat painting.

French Honor Society creates Seurat masterpiece

by Dana Kullgren, Reporter November 16, 2018
French students make a chef d’œuvre (masterpiece).
French students Sierra Rossman, Hope Kingsley, Katherine Roach, and Valerie McNeill enjoy crêpes.

Crêpes bring students together during French Week

by Dana Kullgren, Reporter November 16, 2018
Students make crêpes and converse in French.
Sophomore Valerie McNeill applies a French flag temporary tattoo to celebrate French Week.

French Honor Society begins celebration of French Week: Photo of the Day 11/2/18

by Dana Kullgren, Reporter November 2, 2018

November 1 is the first day of French Week, the national, week-long celebration of French language and culture in America. French Week was established in 2013 by the American Association of Teachers of...

Sofia Schuller poses for a picture after receiving the Seal of Biliteracy award.

Seniors seal the deal with the Seal of Biliteracy award: Photo of the Day 6/14/18

by Sammie Hoefs, Reporter June 14, 2018

The Maryland Seal of Biliteracy is a state award for high school students to recognize their achievement in their high level of proficiency in listening, writing, reading, and speaking in one or more languages...

News for February 13, 2018

by Lancer Media February 13, 2018

Today in Black History month, we recognize Jimi Hendrix, who was born on November 27, 1942 and died on September 18, 1970. Jimi Hendrix was a rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream...

News for February 6, 2017

by Lancer Media February 6, 2017

Good morning. This is Ms. Larson, your school counselor, and today is the first day of “National School Counseling Week.” Our focus for the week is “Helping Students Realize Their Potential”. Philosopher...

French students present their interpretation of Jean de la Fontaines fable the Ant and the Grasshopper.

Linganore excels at French language and culture day competition

by Alyssa Mattison, Editor November 4, 2015

On Saturday, October 24, three teams represented Linganore at French language and culture day event hosted by Alliance Francaise de Frederick. During the event, speakers such as Thomas DeWayne Cash...

Class of 2019–People You Need to Know: Madame Dragana Blonder, foreign language

by Aprilynn Slifker and Frannie Davis June 9, 2015

The Lance interviewed Madame Dragana Blonder as a part of the 54 Questions feature. Madame Blonder is the only French teacher and teaches from French 1 to AP French. Madame Blonder is fluent in three...

Miranda Timberlake, Sarah Hall, Tommy Moyer, and Michelle Carter enjoy cultural dishes

French students taste their new culture: Photo of the Day 4/15/2015

by Gail Montgomery, Reporter April 15, 2015

On any school day, students munch on American delicacies like Cheez-Its and potato chips, but on Wednesday, April 15, Madame Blonder’s second period French class had a feast of a very different kind. Advanced...

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