Course Registration – It’s the most stressful time of the year: Photo Of The Day 2/5/20
by Maya Apau, Editor
February 5, 2020
“I’m so STRESSED! What classes should I sign up for?” said concerned Nazareth Guerrero, Class of 2021. On Thursday, January 30th, the first class registration assembly was held for the Class of 2021.This would be the first of several two-day assemblies for students in grades 9-11. The asse...
Schwartzbeck’s volleyball service project serves up competition
by Alaina Burger, Reporter
November 7, 2019
Close to 100 students took a break from learning and fought it out on the volleyball court to raise money for prom and to earn bragging rights. On November 4, senior Garrett Schwartzbeck began a week-long volleyball tournament held during PREP (LHS's version of "study hall") in the main gym. The tournament is...
Barret breaks boundaries: Board member speaks about her journey
by Caroline Hobson and Gabby North
November 4, 2019
Frederick County Board of Education member Liz Barret came PREP to talk to the students about relationships, unexpected mentors, and how the people that came into her life helped her become the woman that she is today. The main points that she touched on throughout her presentation included not fitt...
College applications: We don’t know what we’re doing, do you?
by Alaina Burger and Grace Gaydosh
September 24, 2019
November 1: The dreaded college application deadline. Maybe you’re lucky, and the college you are applying to has a deadline of December 1. Seniors are feeling the pressure. Procrastinating is easier. Just don’t even start the process. That’s where many seniors are today. The entir...
How to manage your time in high school
by Ashley Martin, Editor
June 6, 2019
Time management is an important skill to have during everyone’s high school career. Without it it’s impossible to keep up with due dates and students can lose easy organization skills. Make time for Homework: Each night homework should be a priority, students should schedule their night in ...
PREP: What is it and how does it work?
by Yesenia Montenegro, Editor
June 6, 2019
PREP is a 40 minute time for students to work on homework, get tutoring from teachers or other students, and to finish missing work and go to club meetings. “I like PREP because it gives me time to start my homework early, and I have less to do at home. If I need to talk to teachers or need help...
Signing up for clubs
by Keifer Spore and Thomas French
June 6, 2019
Students must be in good academic standing to participate in the club/activity program. Clubs are held on a rotating basis on Fridays during PREP time. Many clubs will meet during club Fridays in PREP. Some will meet after school. Some may do both. Clubs meeting during PREP will follow an A, B, C rot...
News for April 29
by Lancer Media
April 29, 2019
The International Thespian Society is looking for new officers for the 2019-2020 school year. You are eligible to apply if you have already been inducted, or will be inducted this May. Applications are outside of D101, and are due back to Mrs. Smithhisler by Friday, May 3rd. --Sports Video-- The...
Registration process: The future is now!
by Rachel McCoy and Grace Coccagna
January 23, 2019
The time has come where every student has to plan for their next year of high school, even before the second semester has started. This process can be very stressful because their are so many components to think about. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors have received a pink slip about registration,...
News for December 20
by Lancer Media
December 20, 2018
Members of the Science National Honor Society are reminded that the club picture for the yearbook will be taken tomorrow during Prep. Members will also pick up their membership certificates. Class of 2021 Class Rings will be distributed tomorrow through all lunch shifts to deliver to those who placed their...