The Lance

Hope and heritage: Global Issues class makes connections with Ukraine

by Ruby Cerny, Editor • April 29, 2022

Living in Frederick County, a suburban county in Maryland, I know virtually no one with any type of similar background as me. My grandparents on my dad’s side are immigrants from Eastern Europe;...

Exploring how Ukranians use Pysanky to celebrate Easter: How to Make them Yourself

by Anessa Davy, Reporter • April 26, 2022

A beautiful tradition, Pysanky gives us time to think about the plight of people in Ukraine today. Every Easter season Pysanky eggs make an appearance. These decorated eggs are an important cultural ritual...

Wiltrout captures the light in blue and yellow to support Ukraine

by Emily Lotito, Editor in Chief • April 5, 2022

Retired AP Biology teacher, Theresa Wiltrout, is using her stained glass skills to show support to those suffering in Ukraine. She is creating sunflowers (the national flower of Ukraine) using the colors...

Two women + emergency supplies + hundreds of volunteers = Relief to their home country, Ukraine

by Caroline Hobson, Editor in Chief • March 25, 2022

In just 48 hours, Annie Raush-Gernet received over 4,000 packages from across the nation. Amazon trucks were lined up in a caravan down her street. The Linganore/Mt.Airy family partnered with Alyona...