A Lancer’s best friend may be a dog
by Jacob Blue and Joseph Hartung
January 25, 2019
Filed under Fall 2018, Features, Showcase
It is no surprise that teens today are stressed out with projects, SATs, and college applications while they try to balance healthy social and physical lives. Many turn to their best friends for help--those best friends are often dogs. In a survey done in 2014 about Stress in America, it found that ...
What has our generation lost? Gen Z is in trouble
by Maya Apau and Tabitha Moses
October 23, 2018
Filed under Fall 2018, Opinion
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...
Creative writing class turns the page to bullet journaling
by Elizabeth Anderson, Watermark Editor
September 20, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2018, Showcase
On September 13, the creative writing class learned how to bullet journal as their warm-up activity for class. The goal was to try a new way to organize thoughts and brainstorm while writing. Bullet journaling was created in 2013 by digital product designer and author Ryder Carroll, who wanted a to find a soluti...
Class of 2018: Mr. Linganore contestants are ex(XL)tra excited to have 20 days left
by Allison King, Reporter
April 25, 2018
Filed under Class of 2015 Countdown, Senior Countdown 2018, Showcase
Mr. Linganore XXL contestants smile for the camera and show their excitement to have 20 days left of school! This year's Mr. Linganore competition was a hit. Lots of preparation, hard work and dedication went into planning this event. The show's co-hosts, Mr. Jeremy Brown and Mrs. Natalie Rebetsky,...
Watson crowned Mr. Linganore 2018: Photo of the Day 3/11/18
by Kelsey Ward, Editor
March 13, 2018
Filed under Mr. Linganore 2018, Photo of the Day, Showcase
The 20th annual Mr. Linganore competition took place on March 10. In honor of the twentieth year of Mr. Linganore, the theme was XXL--Mr. LHS "Larger Than Life." Josh Watson,who portrayed The Fonz, was crowned Mr. Linganore; Erick Stutz (Mrs. Doubtfire) was first runner-up, and Devin Barge (Fr...
Mr. Linganore Contestants attend Uno’s Night: Photo of the Day 2/23/18
by Allison King, Reporter
February 22, 2018
Filed under Mr. Linganore 2018, Photo of the Day, Showcase
Mr. Linganore candidates and supporters of the Linganore community gathered at Uno’s in Frederick on February 21. Featured candidates for that night were Lars Eklund, Andrew Nash, Garrett Johnson, Erick Stutz. Another Uno’s Night was held the week before on February 15th for featured contestan...
Creative writing class could be more than an elective
by Riley Glynn and Jason Byrd
January 23, 2018
Filed under Fall 2017, Opinion, Showcase
Plenty of creativity and great writers can come from a creative writing class. At least one creative writing class should be offered in Linganore High School. Every single FCPS high school has a creative writing class except for Linganore and Catoctin. While there are some opportunities to be a...
Tis the season to apply to NEHS: Photo of the Day 9/14/17
by Renata Farrell, Reporter
September 14, 2017
Filed under Photo of the Day, Showcase
Of the 13 LHS honor societies to chose from, the due date for the National English Honor Society application is approaching first on September 18th at 3 p.m. The National English Honor Society is a group of juniors and seniors who truly love English and want all Lancers to as well. They provide tut...
Wise words from today’s leaders to tomorrow’s: What advice can I give you?
by Garrett Wiehler, Editor
May 22, 2017
Filed under Opinion
I am 18 years old and about to pursue a career in International Studies. (That's today's plan, but I'm feeling pretty sure of it.) Throughout my teens, I have been motivated to learn more about myself and others through my passions: Scouting, drama, Destination Imagination, Model United Nations and journa...
While the dresses change with the decades, prom never goes out of style
by Lourdes Jack, Reporter
May 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Spring 2017
As the famous rhyme goes, April showers brings May flowers. For the month of May, ‘tis the season not only for flowers, but also for the social event of the year, prom. Now it's the time when girls can't find the perfect dress, until they try on the dresses available in the whole store, and guys ha...