New English course offers sophomores a challenge
by Ruby Cerny and Cullen Vogel
January 28, 2020
In 2020-2021, sophomores have the option to take a new English course. The course combines both 10th and 11th grade English to be one year-long course. Though this course is open to any and all, some high achieving ninth graders received a letter suggesting the student to take the course. The le...
Moses and Rebetsky win November NEHS poetry contest: Photo of the day 12/19/19
by Ruby Cerny, Reporter
December 19, 2019
The National English Honor Society (NEHS) hosted one of the several poetry challenges open to all members of the society. From October to April, members are encouraged to submit their original poems relating to the chosen theme. In November, five NEHS members submitted poems related to "Heroism and Cour...
Body Armor and Gatorade: Sports drinks not healthy choices for meals
by Jessica Young, Reporter
October 31, 2019
Have you ever really craved a cold fruity drink? You may have reached for a Bodyarmor sports drink or an ice cold Gatorade. Popular flavors like Berry and Tropical Punch may have seemed like the perfect choice. Think twice before chugging one. Instead, reach for plain old water. Gatorade and Body...
Promposal Pandemonium: I’ll be there for you… at Prom
by Ashley Martin, Editor
May 8, 2019
On April 25th, 2019, Matt Schiller surprised Clare Beiter with a "Friends" themed poster that said, "The one where we go to prom." Schiller collaborated with Shay Arneson on creating the poster. They both thought it would be a great idea to do a Friends themed idea because that is Beiter's favorite...
Promposal Pandemonium: Finding the “picture perfect” date
by Ashley Martin, Editor
May 6, 2019
With his creative skills Matthew Gelhard asked Emily Byrnes to prom using sign shaped as a camera with a picture of Byrnes on the front side saying "Wow it's a picture perfect prom date... So say yes to prom!" Gelahard said, " Promposals are supposed to a creative thing, and I believe you are supposed...
Promposal Pandemonium
by Ashley Martin, Editor
May 1, 2019
Prom Season is upon us. It is just days until the big night, boys and girls are trying to find the perfect date and with that the perfect way to ask them. A promposal is an elaborate request to be someone’s date to prom. According to The Washington Post the first viral promposals started between 2002...
Ismael portrays technology pioneer Steve Jobs in Mr. Linganore competition
by Alexis Fowler, Editor
March 6, 2019
Alex Ismael, one of 12 contestants for the annual Mr. Linganore show will be portraying Steve Jobs, the computer entrepreneur and agent for social change. This year's theme is “A Night of Firsts.” Ismael said, “Steve Jobs was the man to introduce the first generation of many iconic Apple produc...
Varsity boys basketball loses to Oakdale Bears
by Kendall Martin, Reporter
December 19, 2018
On December 18, the boys varsity basketball team lost to Oakdale Bears. The final score was 85-66. This was the Lancers' fourth game which ended their winning streak. In recent games they beat Walkersville 76-29, Frederick 76-72, and North Hagerstown 61-53. The top scorers of the night was Christian...
What has our generation lost? Gen Z is in trouble
by Maya Apau and Tabitha Moses
October 23, 2018
Are you reading this story on your phone? What would life be like without phones and social media? Electronics have had many benefits to daily life, such as quick access to information, fast communication, and entertainment. However, alongside these benefits comes an increasing lack of social a...
Slow start to Chromebook distribution
by Lily Weaver, Managing Editor
September 11, 2018
The week before and throughout the first week of school, students had the option to rent a Chromebook and pick it up in the Learning Commons. The purpose of the Chromebook is so students can take notes, do assignments, access learning applications and catch up on work during PREP or any free time th...