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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

A group of Longhorns roam the fields on the borders of Linganore High School.

Out with the old, in with the new: Are the Linganore Longhorns our future?

by Leila Gibril and Ellie Lubitz April 17, 2024

The history of the Linganore High School mascot is one fraught with controversy, stemming primarily from the Native American imagery associated with it. In addition to generating an ongoing source of debate,...

A student studies for the SAT online since the new format means the test will be taken virtually.

Lancer Spotlight 4/16/24: The SATs Go Virtual

by Delaney Browne, Editior March 27, 2024

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) has been a major factor in high school students' lives for almost 100 years. The first test was offered in 1926 and was vastly different from today's test.  The SAT...

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...

Girls' recreational flag football team player Grace Meyer runs the ball for Oakdale.

FCPS teams up with Baltimore Ravens to create girls’ flag football program

by Abby Childers, Sports Editor March 21, 2023

On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, celebrated on Feb. 1, the Baltimore Ravens announced a partnership with Under Armour and Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). The partnership will introduce...

Peyton Orlando competes at the swim meet at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School.

Lancer Spotlight 1/25/23: Linganore juniors fly through the water

by Leila Gibril, Editor January 27, 2023

Linganore Swimming and Diving competed against Gov. Thomas Johnson High school on January 23 in the run-up to States. Many people competed in the meet, and everyone brought their A game, especially...

19th annual Distinguished Graduates Ceremony sparks life long inspiration among the class of 2025

by Caroline Hobson, Editor in Chief December 2, 2021

On November 23, the class of 2025, staff, and alumni attended the 19th Distinguished Graduate Ceremony. Presented by the Distinguished Graduate Organization, Alumni Association, and Student Government...

Going left to right, Brian Blum, Greg Ayres, Reese Wallich, Kaitlin Weis, Grace Booth, Madison Madariaga, Giacomo McCadney and Hunter Davis show off their Grammar Wednesday shirts.

Lancer Spotlight 10/8/21: “Grammar Wednesday”

by Ruby Cerny, Editor October 8, 2021

Every Wednesday, Mr. Norko teaches his 10th grade students grammar, calling it “Grammar Wednesday.” He even created a song for it where him and his students sing “Grammar Wednesday” to Beethoven's...

Junior Princess Molly Granger and Prince Brady Vlha accept cheers at the homecoming game.

Homecoming royalty shimmers during diamond edition

by Evelyn Stewart and Ruby Cerny October 7, 2021

Homecoming has been a tradition for the Lancer community for 60 years, this year being the “diamond edition." But the true diamond of homecoming is the homecoming royalty. Members of each class...

This years homecoming banners have been displayed for all to see on main street.

Diamond anniversary inspires this year’s homecoming banners

by Brayden Gregory, Editor September 28, 2021

Ending high school on a good note, senior class of 2022 took first place in the homecoming banner competition. The sophomore class of 2024 took second place and the freshman class of 2025 took third...

What comes to mind when you think of Homecoming? For the Linganore and New Market Community they think of long lasting traditions, memories and family. The Senior Class of 2022  is next to leave the Linganore nest. Waving to friends and family during their last Homecoming Parade, Ellie Breidenstein, Maeve Smarick and Emma Watkins find it all bittersweet, " I remember as a Freshmen everyone would tell us High School would fly by, I never believed them until now. Linganore will always hold a special place in my heart, it'll be hard to leave the day of Graduation but I know I will always have a home here and for that I'm grateful. " said Breidenstein.

Bouncing Back: Homecoming Parade unites the community after a year long break

by Madeline Hull, Editor In Chief September 27, 2021

The anticipated Homecoming week at Linganore High has finally arrived.  On September 25, bright and early, the festive red and black parade kicked off the event packed week of spirit days,...

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