THE LANCE

We Believe.

THE LANCE

The student newspaper of Linganore High School

We Will Succeed.







Volume XLIV, Issue 1 12013 Old Annapolis Road Frederick, MD 21701 October 2007





The Legacy Lives On despite move

to Oakdale and future split

Coming to LHS last year, Mr. Julian

Allison Truitt

Lazarus has already cast students

Reporter and is ready for the final production.

Still standing for 44 years, LHS “I think the students will find many

has grown to a capacity three times of the jokes and physical comedy

then the population in 1963. Even very funny,” he said.

after adding a new gym, 26 por- “The Many Loves of Dobie Gil-

tables, and scores of teachers, it’s lis” portrays the life of a high school

not changed. student caught up in a love triangle.

“It was the high school that stood Mr. Lazarus is also inviting the old

in the middle of the cornfield,” said alumni that once were cast of the

alumni and parent Mr. Charles Pack- play. He is also planning on dis-

an. To this day, the school remains playing former and present cast

in the middle of that cornfield. This members in costume.

building, to be demolished in sum- The history room should be

mer 2008, holds so many memories a creative idea as well. Alumni

inside of the walls. The last year for are asking for old jerseys, photos,

the school, there are planned events uniforms, schoolbooks, etc that you

to celebrate that the “Legacy Lives can donate to the Legacy Lives On

photo by Mrs. Evans

On.” project. The memory will showcase

“It’s nice to have something tan- the legacy of LHS through its many Staff examines the finished plan for the new building during the tour.

gible. Most important are the memo- years.

ries. They last forever, not brick or The final weeks the school is With the new roof on, Linganore II opens in

mortar,” said Ms. Terry Schaeffer,

community relations secretary.

open will include a concert featur-

ing past student musicians and

Fall 2008. Lancers begin packing for move.

Trying to do everything possible, singers.

the School Improvement Team has Teachers took a tour of the Kristen Hunter

brainstormed ways to celebrate. One new building in early October and Reporter

idea is a private closed in booth for the reality of the move is begin- In some ways everyone is a senior

alumni and students to enter, record ning to sink in. During the tour because in at the end of this school

their stories about Linganore and Mrs. Thompson, media specialist, year, this campus will be closing down

step out. After all is recorded, the examined the second story space forever. By August, all there will be is

recordings are going to be posted on that will be the library. Other rubble and trees.

the school website. This is modeled teachers looked at where they will “[The community] deserved a new

on other oral history projects. teach or at the fields where they school,”said assistant principal Mrs.

Along with the booth, the fall will be coaching. Although, the Beth Duffy. Mrs. Duffy has worked

production is the first one ever per- construction site is dusty, staff very closely with the construction of

formed at LHS, “The Many Loves of imagined the first events held at the new school.

Dobie Gillis.” (See story on page 3.) the new school. The construction of the new school photo by Mrs. Duffy

is about 45% completed as of Septem-

The side view of Linganore II.

Brittany Hyland crowned

ber. One of the difficult things at the

beginning of the process was to get all school. Mostly everything has to be

the building permits. Now the con- packed by June. Some teachers are

Queen of the Fair struction is ahead of schedule.

Linganore II (Oakdale High

frustrated with this because they

have so much to pack.





T

School) we will open with about 10 The first boxes will be fumagated

his is a great and moved to storage at Oakdale

portables. The school is only being

opportunity for constructed for 1600 students 200 Middle school in late October. In

Brittany to represent fewer than this year’s enrollment some classrooms, labled boxes share

The blueprint of Linganore II is space with learning students.

her school and any similar to Tuscarora. At Linganore The class of 2009 will be the first

other 4-H kids. We are II there will be about three times the class to graduate from Linganore II.

amount of parking, over 600 spaces. The freshman class right now (2011)

very proud. will be the first to graduate from the

There will also be the artificial turf

-Mr. Hyland on both the stadium and the practice new Linganore High School on this

fields. site.

Allison Scire One of the challenges of the new “The students, parents and

Reporter site is the landscape itself. Students staff are the heart and soul of every

Fifteen year old Brittany will be shocked to see the enormous school,” Mrs. Duffy said.

Hyland was crowned fair queen. photo by Mrs. Evans retaining walls, one near the tennis The new school will still be deco-

Throughout the week she attended courts and one in the rear of the school. rated as Linganore High School with

many of the scheduled activities. Fashion Review committee, Very high fences guarantee the safety school colors red and black. It will

Brittany has helped out the become the president of her girl of the staff and students. still have the same Lancer spirit the

commmunity by organizing a ser- scout troop, and vice president of Many students haven’t noticed school has always had.

vice project to collect and deliver the LHS chapter of the French now but over the course of the next “We are Linganore, doesn’t

snack items to the USO lounge at Honor society. As queen she couple of months the teachers will be matter what building we’re in,” said

the BWI Airport. She has served hopes to encourage others to packing up their rooms and sending assistant principal Mr. Garvey. “...

as the Vice President and chair- become more active in the com- boxes off to storage for the new high and no one can take that away from

women for the Frederick County munity. us.”





INSIDE



2Third

annual

NEWS

4 OPINIONS



The Presidential

election and your

5 FEATURES

12

New Movie:

ARTS

16

Meet the senior

SPORTS





Halloween football

car show poll results

Relationships: is there true players.

love in high school?

2 The Lance October 2007

NEWS

Car show raises

money for Flu Clinic

Renaissance comes to

program Frederick

Lindsay Shugars

Reporter

On November 2,

The Linganore High School An-

nual Car show will be held on Satur- 2007, the Frederick

day October 20 at 8am until 12 noon County Health Depart-

and will take place on the lower park-

ing lot. If the weather is not suitable ment will be holding

then the rain date will be on Sunday flue clinics at Governor

October 21st. This year's car show Thomas Johnson High

benefits the Renaissance Program,

with awards and recognition for stu- School, Urbana High

dents. photos by Jessica O'Masta School and Brunswick

Shaun Powell is the organizer for

this year's program. English teacher

Senior Josh Foster hands a bus driver a water bottle. High School from 11:

Mrs. Evans is the supervisor. This

is the third year that Linganore High

School has had this car show. The

SGA cooks lunch to 00AM-6:00PM. Flu

shots will be available

first two years were in honor of Rob-

ert Lehr, the CTC student who died

in an automobile accident in 2004.

thank bus drivers for $15.00, and Flu-

Mist will be available

The school has donated $2620.64 for

"It was a lot of fun and nice to for $17.00.

show the bus drivers that we really

a scholarship in his name.

appreciate them and how they get us

Other clinic dates

Rebecca Lehr organized the last are Nov. 13 at the

to and from school safely each time

show which attracted about 50 vehi-

cles. One of the most popular compe-

we get on their bus," said Jeremiah Thurmon

Clester.

titions is the sound competition with

At the end of the day the students Guardian Hose Com-

had made enough hot dogs to share pany Activities Build-

with some of the other faculty.

"Overall it was a very successful

ing (9:00AM\2:00PM),

event, the bus drivers looked very Nov. 15 at the Emmits-

happy and the faculty got free food, burg Senior Center (1:

I'm looking forward to doing it again

next year," Jeremiah Clester. 00PM-6:00PM) and

Nov. 20 at the Freder-

ick Town Mall (9:00AM-

6:00PM). In addition to

Flu shots, Pneumonia

vaccinations will also be

SGA President, Jeremiah Clester available at these three

helps wrap hot dogs. clinics for $38.00.

Payment can be

Awards were given to the win- made with cash or

Friday September 28, was Lin-

ners of the car show last year.

This year marked the third an-

ganore's bus driver appreciation day. check; credit/debit

SGA officers showed their apprecia-

nual car show. tion by making bagged lunches filled cards are not accepted.

with hot dogs, water bottles, chips, Clinic dates are subject

and candy. SGA advisor Mr. Brown to change. For more

students registering the decibles of cooked hot dogs on a grill while stu-

their music on a meter. dents like SGA president, Jeremiah information, please

Clester, Josh Foster, Kelsi Nakielny. check the Flu Clinic

"I really would like to and Josh Hewittson all helped with

the event at the end of the day when Information Line (301-

get a good amount of

the bus drivers were parking at the 600-3035) or visit the

cars out to this year's

show. Previous years

school and ready for when school let Health Department’s

out.

have been successful, website.

but I want to take it to

a whole new level"

-Shaun Powell

Volpe travels during South American earthquake

Amanda Butt each lasting about 20 seconds. These very minor”, she said, “It felt like a

Reporter waves caused taller buildings in Lima when a large truck drives past you.

“This year’s car show should

On September 15th Peru was hit by to shake and sent people that were It made the ground vibrate for a few

attract some more students because

an earthquake that measured about a inside into the streets in fear that the seconds.”

of the team competition--which high

7.8 on the Richter scale. Most of the buildings would collapse. Little dam- While she and her family stayed

school has the best cars,” stated Mrs.

severe damage and the highest death age was caused other than power lines with a long-time friend she said, “We

Evans about the show.

count were in Ica, south of the capital, being cut. weren’t too worried but more upset

This is the first time Linganore

Lima. Senior, Sophia Volpe, had been She was not only in Puno, but also for the people who had lost someone

has allowed high school teams as well

in Peru for a week when the quake hit. in Lima, Macchu Picchu, Cuzco, and they loved.”

as individuals to particpate. Each

At the time she was in Puno which had Juliaca. She traveled for a total of 14 Over all Sophia enjoyed her trip

team is compromised of 3-5 vehicles

little effect from the earth quake. She days and was able to climb Macchu to the country despite some saddening

that include trucks, motorcycles, clas-

was getting ready to leave for Lima Picchu, see the sacred valley in Cuzco, news of the some 300 deaths in Ica.

sic, and import cars. The cost is $10

the next morning from Puno, “I was and went to Lake Titicaca and spoke “It was a complete culture shock!

per vehicle and $15 per team.

worried if we could even get there with some of the locals from the Reed The whole trip was a blur, and it went

Shaun Powell is a huge car enthu-

because of all the damage.” Islands in Puno. by way too fast. But I loved what I

siast and has been for a long time. He

The capital Lima experienced Sophia experienced the tremors saw and hopefully one day I can study

chose this for his graduation project

two main waves from the earthquake, after the main quake. “They were abroad in Lima.”

3 The Lance October 2007

NEWS

Students practice with

professionals for first

Junior Interview









Original cast photo courtsey of 1963 yearbook



Aaron Blough takes title role in first play

performed at LHS: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

by Ayla Mangold the middle schools the day the spring 2007 musical How

Reporter before opening night. To Succed In Business.

As part of saying good Aaron Blough, before Although this is Emily's

bye to the orignal Linganore receiving the lead of Dobie first production she has been

High School the drama depart- Gillis, played the char- a part of the national winning

The gym was set up with tables for approximately 20 inter- ment decided to perform the acter of Si Crowell in the Destination Imagination team.

viewers so that thay could experience college interviews. first play that was performed fall 2006 production of Our Improvisation is a key compo-

at this high school, The Town , and an executive in nent of that contest.

Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

"The basic plot of the Cast Members

play is about a boy named Dobie Gillis: Aaron Blough

Dobie Gillis who works for Bonnie Willet: Emily Huebner

the school newspaper, but the Helen Dixon: Tori Weaver

school runs out of money, so in Miss Forepaugh: Cheyenne Harding

order to save the paper Dobie Teacher #2: Carrie Mitchell

comes up with a scheme to Teacher #3: LauraBaker

hold a school dance and raise Petey Bellows: Danny French

money,"said Emily Huebner Mr. Pipgrass: Kevin Cole

who plays Bonnie Willet in the Imogene Kulgenfelter Jordan Garvey

play. Frannie: Audrey Richardson

"They'll find the language Sally: Bethany Buchanon

humorous because how odd it Lola: Kerry O’Connell

is," said Aaron Blough who Polly: Taylor Bloom

plays the main character of Betty: Maggie Thomas

the production. Mrs. Dixon: Mandy Venable

"Bonnie is a sincere and Mr. Dixon: Scott Travers

photos by compassionate person," said Mr. Harrington Brad Rosen

Mrs. Evans Emily Huebner, commenting Happy Stella Kowalski: Katy McDonald

about her character in the play, Majeska: Becky Janosko

Bonnie Willet. Rutka: Danielle Manos

French student spends semester "Extras fill the stage and Sletka:

Dombra:

Alix Thorner

Hannah Blankenbeckler

make the scenes believable.''

with Dorrance family said Tori Weaver who plays Simpka: Francesa Porfirio

Helen Dixon. Band Member #1: Meghan Kolbjorsen

by Chris Kees

''The set will be set up to Band Member #2: Ksandra Unangst

Associate Editor

look like a school.'' All Tech Miss. Neuman: Ashley Naples

He may not stand out Limbo Lamb: Sophia Volpe

crew and Freshmen in the play

among other students, but Girl Student: KaitlynFerraro

will build the set.' The chal-

LHS junior Florian Deruette. Adele: Chelsea Hustler

is actually an exchange student

lenges are making the set come

to life'' said tech crew member Mr. Gillis: Jesse Misner

from Brunoy, France, and will

Maggie Noel. Bill: Joel Dewald

be staying in America for the

The cast members have Maude: Nina Price

next year.

sent invitations to the origanal Pansy: Taylor Hull

Florian is staying with Me-

lissa Dorrance, junior, and her cast of 1963, when the play Extra Students: Janie Bise, Aden Lessiak, Ayla

family. To many, the thought of first opened. They also sent Mangold, Shelby Milburn, Dana O’Connell, Adriene

having a stranger in their house invations to the Alumni As- Pucino, Kelsey Sonnenber, Shane Anderson, Alex

for a year may seem strange or sociation. The cast will be run- Baughman, Ian Blaemire, Ron Crafton, Matt Cox, Paul

uncomfortable, but luckily Flo- ning a special performance for Dook, Shane Greenwell, David Kosciusko, Joe Meyers,

rian’s mother has known Mrs. Alex Siegling, Andrew Weaver

Dorrance for almost 30 years, photo by Chris Kees

and according to Melissa there

Saturday being half days. Library celebrates National Banned Book Week



M

y favor- Also, in France students by Kristen Hunter materials. Media Specialist, Mrs.

do not have the privilege of Reporter These books are not Thompson, has arranged for

ite thing choosing their own classes.

Banned Book Week is a banned here in our school. classes to visit for nine years.

about the Unit- In fact, not only can students They are still on the shelves She sets up a display, match-

not choose their classes, but week celebrated all through

ed States is that they are even told which col- the nation. The media cen- because the library has not ing games and surveys about

banned these books. Fred- censorship and a powerpoint

I love the food. lege they will be attending. ter celebrates this week to

erick County as of now of books and why they are

The is also less opportunity encourage the students to

aren’t any problems. explore media that has been does not have any banned banned.

for students to attend col-

“It’s just like having a contested by parents or com- books. Some of the books on

lege.

brother,” Melissa said. In addition to attend- munities around the country. The top three reasons the list include The Outsid-

Attending Linganore is a ing school, Florian is also The purpose of Banned the books are banned are ers, Lord of the Rings, The

huge change from attending a member of the Linganore Book Week is to help draw “sexually explicit," contain Chocolate War, Dairy of Anne

school in France. Most schools Band sideline percussion, awareness to our freedom “offensive language” and Frank, and The Harry Potter

in France go from Monday-Sat- and will be with them for to read a variety of different are “unsuited for the age Series.

urday, with Wednesday and the rest of the season. group.”

4 The Lance October 2007

OPINIONS

Election poll results opinions reveal Obama ahead in '08 race

by Chaz Packan

Reporter What do you know about Barrak

Our country is about to Obama?

embark on one of the greatest

and most controversial elec-

He was born August 4, 1961 in Honolulu,

Guliani 16% tions in history. This election Hawaii.

will be a contest of “firsts.” He used alcohol, marijuana, and cocain

Obama 24% Hillary Clinton is trying when he was a teenager to "push questions

to become the first woman to

win the presidency. She is the of who I was out of my mind."

McCain 15% first woman senator to run He was elected into the Illinois State Senate

for President since Shirley in 1996.

Chisholm in 1972.

Barrack Obama is the Check out his Myspace page:

first African-American to at- http://www.myspace.com/barrakobama

tempt to win the presidency MySpace and the debates are It’s an almost even split

6% Clinton 19% since Reverend Jesse Jackson being broadcast by CNN on between students who iden-

rs failed to capture the 1988 Youtube.com. tify with Democrats and Re-

he

ot

election against George Bush Students made some publicans.

and Michael Dukakis. early predictions on the 2008 The Iraq War is the most

One of the candidates is election. The poll yielded the important issue for students

also trying to become the first following results. Of the stu- with 51% ranking it above all

war general since Eisenhower dents polled, 24% would elect others. Sixteen percent of the

in 1952. John McCain, like Barack Obama. students ranked the environ-

These percentages are based on the Eisenhower, was a war gen- Hillary Clinton trailed ment as their most important

number of student votes per candidate eral during Vietnam. Obama by 5% (19% of stu- issue.

This will also be the dents would vote for her). Most students who are

The other candidates included in the first election to be fought Students who identified with interested in politics are get-

survey received less than 6% of the over the internet because Giuliani made up 16% of the ting their information from

student votes. each candidate has his own vote.While McCain received Myspace (32%).

15% of the vote.

Hillary Barrack John Rudy

Clinton Obama McCain Guiliani









Policy in Iraq Pulling out most "Phased With- Deploy more Stay on the of-

of the troops cur- drawl" of troops troops in Iraq fense in Iraq and

rently stationed and encourag- and will work believes that a

there and then ing neighboring on speeding up "phased with-

leave a small nations to take a reconstruction drawl" would

force behind for more prominant efforts there to be a big mistake

training Iraqi role. ensure stability. that would bol-

troops. Hillary ster the enemy.

Clinton does not

believe in perma-

nent occupation.

On the Reduce our depen- Reduce green- Lower green- Helping the U.S.

Environment dence on foreign oil house gas emis- house gas emis- gain energy inde-

and encourage the

development of alter-

sions by 80% by sions as well pendence.

native fuel sources. year 2050. Also as reduce U.S.

Mrs. Clinton also is wants to im- dependency on

concerned with re- prove drinking foreign oil.

ducing America’s en- water standards

vironmental footprint

in terms of carbon

and protect the

emissions and other Great Lakes.

air pollution. She

wants to help stop

Global Warming





Illegal No official Crackdown "Border secu- Wants to secure

immigration statement on on employ- rity enforcement the U.S. border

first.." and identify all

Clinton Web- ers who hire No amnesty for the non- citizens

site illegal immi- illegals and wants in the country.

grants as well to reform the im- Also wants to

as to improve migration system require that im-

legal immigra- so that preference migrants carry an

is given to those identification card

tion laws. with job skills with them.

and English profi-

ciency ect.



Health care Work with the Make health care No Official state- No Official state-

health insurance available for ev- ment given ment given on the

companies to ery American as on the McCain Guiliani website.

make sure that well as promote website.

every American is the prevention of

insured. diseases.

October 2007 The Lance 5

OPINIONS

Atlanta Falcons player caught in dog fighting ring

by Rachel Webber He will be remembered as the

Reporter young Atlanta Falcons player who

Lancers Condemn Vick made a less than wise decision and

Pit bulls may not look the part, Students were surveyed on their individual opinion of the Mi- ended a career that appeared to be

but they’re naturally friendly and chael Vick case. The majority saw Vick's actions as completely extremely promising. Not one indi-

tolerant of humans. Only through in- unacceptable and sentenced him to a drastic eighteen or more vidual will reminisce back to how

tentional mistreatment or neglect do months. much his behavior really impacted the

pit bulls react in a violent or ill-man- Here are the results: rest of the human and animal world,

nered way. According to published and that is nearly as horrific as the

accounts, Michael Vick, a 27 year old Do you think Vick's actions were acceptable in any original actions themselves.

NFL athlete, controlled these animals; way? Vick will be indicted this Decem-

he knew what buttons to push, and Yes 13% No 87% ber, where the final decision will be

how he can coerce the pit bulls into made. This December isn’t going to

demonstrating their less than favor- Was the indefinite suspension of Vick from the be the final indictment of someone

able side. He recently participated in NFL an appropriate decision? charged with dogfighting, or any other

and ran a ring of illegal pit bull death Yes 76% No 24% animal abuse charge for that matter.

matches, often executing the dogs that Vick wanted to personally apologize to

he deemed not fit to fight. Those who How much jail time, in your opinion, should Vick receive? the young people he offended, consid-

witnessed these matches were permit- None 2% 3-6 Months 22% 6-12 Months 13% ering how vulnerable they may be in

ted to gamble on the results. Not only 12-18 Months 17% 18+Months 46% the decision a repeat a similar crime,

did countless canines perish, but their and I do respect that.

lives were seen as no more than an op- While 13 percent of students here

portunity to make a quick buck. Now it’s completely clear. Mi- If it was up to me and 46 percent disagree, and believe Vick to have

After viewing photographs and chael Vick doesn’t feel the need to of students here, Vick would be there done nothing wrong, it really just

reading the account of his offense, it’s apologize a lot longer than 18 months, and his comes down to the reality of the crime

apparent that Vick had a tight grip apologize to the owners of this unap- cellmates would be pitbulls. he has committed. Michael Vick inten-

on these animals and was certainly preciated breed of dog, or perhaps the However, in my opinion, there is tionally abused other living creatures

not ignorant to what these dogs are pit bulls themselves whose lives were not enough time in the world to allow and then gambled on their lives.

capable of when they are intentionally maliciously cut short for a tiny profit Vick to experience the grief and tor- That 13 percent and anyone who

abused in such a spiteful fashion. In and fifteen minutes of fame. ment he has caused both the popula- believes that his crime was socially

a recent trial, Michael Vick pleaded Any owner of a dog would cringe tion of humans and animals. acceptable owes the world a decent

guilty to his offense and was subse- at the thought of his or her animal The behavior he has demonstrated explanation of why they deem it per-

quently suspended indefinitely from dying at the feet of a once honored and has forced him to sacrifice his one true fectly fine to nastily cut short a life

the NFL. He then apologized for his appreciated Atlanta Falcons player. passion of football and hopefully that of an animal that had no intention of

behavior to the public, his younger Vick will probably be sentenced fact may have allowed him to truly see harming anybody else. I want a practi-

fans, and his teammates. to about 12 to 18 months in a state the fault in his actions. cal clarification of how any individual

“Through this situation I’ve found penitentiary, which is typical of this Eventually, Vick’s sentence will could find it in their heart to condone

Jesus. I got a lot of down time…to type of offense, to think about his come to an end, and this whole situa- cold blooded killing. Be patient; it’s

think about my actions,” said Vick. nauseating, repulsive behavior. tion won’t be givena second thought. going to take a while.





High School Relationships:

Are teenagers too fickle to have them?

by Jennifer Frishkorn said Mrs. Keilholtz. It is very impor-

Reporter tant that each individual has matu-

Love, relationships. Does anybody rity and patience. If one person in the

really know what those words actu- relationship is not willing to sacrifice

ally mean? Love means having a pro- things for the other, than it will not

foundly tender, passionate affection work.

for another person. These words are One way to conduct a healthy re-

often overused in teen relationships. lationship is to particiupate in extra

I believe that love is different for ev- curricular activities together and re-

erybody, but at this age, is there really main active in frienships, maybe even

any possibility of having a long term sharing the same groups of friends.

relationship? Two people

I belive that need to oractice

love at this age maturity when

is the ability to it may come

understand an- to arguments,

other person. such as hav-

“I think re- ing eye contact

lationships are and listening to

hard for all of what the other

us, even adults, person has to

and in order for say, as it shows

relationships to a great deal of

have any hope, photo by Katie Bassett respect.

both parties Lauren Washabaugh and Mike Rich I believe to

have to have pretend a romantic involvement. connect with

maturity,” said the other per-

Mrs. Diane Keil- son, you need to

holtz, guidance counselor. feel like you can be yourself around

them,

“It’s rare but I definitely “It’s rare, but I definitely do think

do think there is such there is such thing as love. At this age,

it’s a question each individual

thing as love, at this I thinkto decide for themselves,” said

needs

age,” --Mrs. Keilholtz Mrs. Keiholtz.

My opinion about maintaining

Many teens are too young to date long lasting relationships as a teen-

because they are not yet mature. If ager is that it is possible if you really

a student can conduct a relationship connect with the other person, and

with maturity, there shouldn’t be an feel like you can be yourself around

age limit to who should be dating. them, and rely on them to help you

“I don’t like putting an age limit,” in any circumstances.

6 The Lance October 2007

FEATURES



Balancing AP with

high school, how much

is too much?

by Chris Eckard

Associate Editor

photos courtesy of Mr.

Each registration period, the rush is on to enroll in

AP (Advanced Placement) classes. From AP Psychology

to AP Calculus to AP Studio Art, the AP selection has

grown to 21 different subjects, so that students can take

a variety of subjects that may help their career.

Still, there are students who are pressured into

taking five or six of these AP classes in one year. No one

can handle that work load without sacrificing sanity.

There is a reason why college classes take place several

times a week, and not everyday.

“This is what I fear in this school, so many people,

may that be teachers, parents or administrators are

pushing students to take AP, and some people just don’t

have the time or the time management in their schedule

to succeed in that environment,” said Mr. Chris Hahn,

Linganore’s AP physics teacher. “The entire student body

has many, many different people. Some people need the

challenge of taking multiple AP classes.” More impor-

tantly, some do not need that challenge.

Success in any class, especially AP, hinges on the

student’s motivation and dedication towards the work

that the class requires. Plan-

Students Taking

ning to do the work doesn’t

AP

actually mean that it will be

9 0

244 completed.

10

11 638 AP is difficult and time-

12 705 consuming. Consider my ex-

Total 1587 hausting schedule. There are



Average # of

120 hours in a standard week

of school (excluding weekends).

Fair hosts over 50 colleges and careers

Courses I have band practice on Tues-

9 N/A days and Thursdays (5 hours). I

1 In late September the those career options. and organization in advance.

10 work on Mondays, Wednesdays guidance office set up the Many local colleges, "This year's college fair

11 2 and Fridays (15 hours). Finally, college and career fair in both small and large, offered was so successful due to the

12 2 both the old gym and the caf- videos, give-aways, and in- combiniation of advertising,

I have various meetings for SGA eteria. Despite the incredible formation about open house balance between colleges and

Average 2

and NHS (2 hours). When you heat, students and parents opportunities. One school, careers, and the fact that

include time spent at school crowded the displays to learn even had online registration it was a success last year,"

Most per Stu- more about their options. for more information. said Mrs. Seaton, who was

dent* (40 hours), my schedule has The representative from Each representative in charge of organizing the

9 N/A 58 hours of after-school time. Roy Rogers explained how donated door prizes, and by event. " I think that we will

3 That means with an average of employees who work 15 the end of the evening at do the same thing next year,

10 hours a week can have their least 40 students had won but maybe advertise more

11 4 8 hours of sleep a night (really college tuition reimbursed. something. and possibly move the date

12 6 about 6), there are about two Several representatives from Compared to last year, further away from other

Most 6 hours of time for homework a the branches of the military this year's event was im- back-to-school activities."

were on hand to discuss proved by increased publicity

night for a regular class load,

Mode # of Courses and I would have to eat at my What do you expect for the school year?

9 N/A desk or wherever I happened to to a new school with higher

1 by Ayla Mangold

10 be working. expectations.

Reporter “I expect the classes to be

11 2 There are only 24 hours

12 1 in every day for each and every harder here than, last year,’’

Derek Miles said referring to

Mode 1 person, no matter how it’s di- middle school.

vided. Sophomores are expect-

ing this year to be worse than

“The important thing for freshman year.

students to do is to find a balance in their schedule, “{I expect} the classes to

making sure they have a rigorous course load, but also be harder,’’ said Stephenie

Majernick

enjoying what they are doing,” said Mrs. Doughty, “I expect to have more photo by Ayla Man-

Linganore’s AP spanish teacher. freedom when choosing my gold

I think it’s a good idea for most students to experi- classes now that I’m done with Jenn Munley,

photo by Ayla Man- the required classes such as

ence one or more APclasses. No matter what the score gold Comm. Tech and stuff,” said Seth Rinker a junior.

on the AP test is in the spring, from acing with a 5 and Jenn Munley. "I expect to celebrate ev-

Upperclassmen are not ery minute of my senior year

just failing with a 2, the experience of taking a rigorous excited about the overcrowded because this is the end! I will

A new school year means

class is invaluable. a clean bookbag, trips to building. also feel sad because every

“You need to have a rigorous schedule, but also "I expect the hallways to event--like Homecoming and

Staples for highlighters, Prom--will be last events for

paper clips and college rule be more crowded than, last

don’t overdo yourself. But, I would rather see someone year and, this year to be a me," said Katie Bassett.

notebook paper. The halls

with straight A’s in a standard schedule, then someone are buzzing with enthusiasm good year,” said junior Alex

with straight D’s in AP,” said Mr. Michael J. Deegan, that doesn’t turn to apathy Geck.

for at least first term. "I expect there lines to

Associate Director of Admissions at Hood College. In be lines for everything,’’ said

Freshmen are adjusting

October 2007

FEATURES The Lance 7



Who's new and cool in school?

Twenty four new teachers join the Lancer team

Mr. Eckard's full Lancer fam- Mr. Kraft goes from student to teacher

by Chaz Pakan Friday nights as well as listen-

Mr. Kraft grew up in tion. “I started teaching

Reporter ing to the band at halftime. Mr.

the Maryland area, where because of the influence

How would you feel if Eckard was born in Frederick

in his younger years at- of Mr. Miller when I had

both your parents taught at and received his bachelor de-

tended Maryland School for him here at Linganore,

your school when you were in grees in math and computer sci-

the Deaf for six years added with the experi-

high school? This is the situ- ence at Elon University in North

Mr. Kraft also has a ence I gained while sub-

ation in the Eckard family. Carolina. He went on to earn

lot of history at Linganore, stitute teaching,” said

his masters degree in computer

where he graduated in 1988, Mr. Kraft.

science at Johns Hopkins.

and played four years of bas- He also loves to coach

What his students don’t

ketball. He then attended basketball because the

know about him is that he was a

Fredrick Community Col- players are so hard work-

quarterback and he played on a

lege before transferring to ing and because of their

national championship football by Michael Rich

St. Mary’s College, finish- “never give up” attitude.

team at Elon during the 1980- Reporter

ing his master’s degree at This basketball season’s

81 season. He has six children Many students have seen

University of Maryland. schedule features a

ranging from college to elemen- him roaming the sidelines

He then decided he match-up with Kraft’s

tary age. When he is outside of at the basketball games as

wanted to go into educa- old school MSD. “I’m

Photo by Mrs. school he enjoys spending time the head coach

Eckard really looking forward

with his wife and children. of the Lancer

The children have adjusted to going back to MSD to

Mr. Eckard also coaches boy’s basketball

to with both parents teach- play them this year,” said

the JV football team after school. team, but now he

ing. While Mrs. Karianne Kraft who is fluent in sign

His favorite sports teams are the roams the halls

Eckard has been an instruc- language.

University of Maryland, North and classrooms

tional assistant for three Outside of teaching

Carolina State, the Washington every day. Mr.

years, Mr. Bill Eckard is in and coaching Mr. Kraft

Redskins and the Baltimore Kraft has been

his first year at LHS. enjoys staying active,

Orioles. Mr. Eckard thinks it’s hired as the

Senior sister Justine doing activities such as,

cool that he teaches where his HSA interven-

said, “The first night of weight lifting, running

children attend school. tion teacher.

school about 20 people text and biking.

“It’s fine I guess. It really Mr. Kraft

me asking me what the doesn’t make any difference,” comes to LHS

homework was in class.” said sophomore Alex. after spend- New Teachers

Mr. Bill Eckard teaches Senior Chris says, “It’s nice ing 13 years

math, and he transferred to in some cases because if I ever teaching at the Stephany Faulkner

Linganore from Monocacy need to stay after school for any middle school Math

Middle School where he was reason, my dad’s portable is al- level, including Bill Eckard

a long-term-sub. He said the ways available. most recently Math

reason why he chose to be a None of the Eckard sib- New Market Tim Scifres

teacher is because, “I like the lings have had their father as Middle. He now Math

sports programs and I enjoy a teacher. Mrs. Eckard said enjoys the inde- Bill Bailey

working with students.” with a smile, “Our lives are all pendence and Math

His favorite events are so busy, I hardly ever get to see maturity of high Elizabeth Groves

the Lancer football games on him anymore.” school students. Mr. Kraft played for Linganore in Math

1988. Jen Lawler

Math

Sue Bergstralh

Mr. Dye takes lead of chorus Math

Nicole Moravy

vocal groups in Latin. The interpretation

English

including jazz, of “Ubi Caritas” is, “Where

Mike Copen

show, and gospel. there is charity and love, God

English

He also plans to is there. Let us rejoice and be

Josh Cramer

take the choir to glad in it. Likewise, therefore,

S.S.

Florida to com- when we come together let us

Lisa Smith

pete in different be united as one. And from a

S.S.

levels of singing. sincere heart let us love one

Jeb Beaver

Mr. Dye said another.”

S.S.

that he would “He’s really crazy, and

Lissa Smith

like to gradu- funny at the same time. "He’s

S.S.

ally improve and a nice guy,” Ian Ruiz, a former

Fred Netzel

build programs, Dye student.

Tech Ed

then branch Mr. Dye not only gets his

Donna Hashemzadeh

off of those share of music in class, but out

Science

with new ideas of class as well. Mr. Dye used

Damon Dye

and programs. to sing in a group called, “The

Performing Arts

Rouges,” at a night club.

Mr. Dye Thomas Kraft

Mr. Dye has come a long

gets his ideas HSA teacher

way in everything that he

from,“listening, Stephanie Bindel

photo by Jenny Frishkorn does in the music industry; he

listening and lis- Special Education

Mr. Dye tests Michael Mannarino on his guitar playing attended West Virginia Uni-

tening, to a lot of Sheila Blank

versity and got his bachelors

different music.” Special Education

degree in music Ed, then at-

Surprisingly, he Terry Schaeffer

by Jenny Frishkorn tended College park, Univer-

because he was taking on too likes the Ying Yang twins. Communications

Reporter sity of Maryland and earned

much responsibility, which took “I want to cover as much Bob Peters

Mr. Dye is the new time away from his family. Mr. literature, with different his masters.

Business Manager

chorus teacher, replacing Dye has been teaching chorus, languages as well,” said Mr. “He’s tremendous, he gets

Bernie Quesada

Mr. Mathew Albright who and band, for sixteen years in Dye. along great with the students,

AP

moved to the performing arts this county. he’s extremely knowledgeable,

In Mr. Dye’s choir class Amy Simmons

he’s going to be a great attri-

school. Mr. Dye transferred In the future, Mr. Dye they are now singing a song Health Tech

bute to the music program,”

from Tuscarora High School plans to develop additional named “Ubi Caritas,” a song Carrie Strobel

Said Band instructor, Mr.

Health Tech

Lloyd.

8 The Lance October 2007

FEATURES

Four students travel Travel club takes a journey into Europe

across Germany

Katie Bassett and was probably the place the

Edior-In-Chief students enjoyed the most," said

Mrs. Murphy.

This summer when most Each day they would wake

students were packing for up in the morning and go to

their family vacations, Melis- visit interesting landmarks

sa Huston and Carmen Mad- and explore what was there and

dux joined 22 other students, around the landmarks, then

heading for the ultimate class would change hotels every one

trip with the Travel Club. or two days.

Students from Califor- While in England they

nia, Virginia and our school stopped to see the London Eye,

went to England, Normandy, and Big Ben, and then moved on

St. Malo, France, and Tours, to Paris where they visited The

to have an educational and Mona Lisa, The Eiffel Tower,

fun experience with a travel The Louvre, and got to go on a

group called Explorica. They small boat cruise.

were accompained by chap- "My favorite part was

erones such as, Mrs. Dawn climbling up The Eiffel Tower

Murphy, and brother, Mr. at night because you could culture while they were

Shaun Kelly , Mrs. Mary El- see all of Paris, and it was shopping in the city of

len Horstcamp, and Husband, beautiful,"said Melissa Huston. Paris.

photo by Ms. Freimuth Mr. Chris Horsecamp, were The students were able to "I loved going to Mt.

A view of Uffenhein, Germany, near Rothenburg, Ger- in Europe traveling for ten eat at restaurants in each loca- Saint Michelle because

many taken from a bed and breakfast hotel. days. tion they visited and were even it had really cute shops

"London was very friendly given time to experience the and it was an interest-

ing castle," said Carmen

By Lauren Washabaugh

Maddux.

Reporter

The trip all together

cost an amount of $2,500

In June, while some worked and others slept until

each, and was not funded

noon, four students traveled across Germany, eating

by FCPS because it was

German chocolate and photographing the world’s oldest

not a school affiliated

castles. The trip was open to anyone who had a desire to go

trip. This year it should

and when June 21st, 2007 came around and about $2,757

be at least $100 more a

later four Linganore students were ready to explore a new

person.

country.

"This trip was so

It was a ten day trip. The four students included Neil

much fun, I cant wait to

Kloper, Robby Cressmen, Spencer Farrington, and Mike

go again next year when

Nicholson. Along with Ms. Freimuth the chaperones were

we travel to Ireland,

Mike’s father Richard and Spencer’s father Patrick.

Wales and London, I'm

The group’s tour guide was named Nicolas Korenika,

sure it will be as much

an employee of EF, Educational Tours, a company that

fun if not more then it

puts together international tours for teachers and stu-

was this summer," said

dents. Nicolas took the group traveled to four different

Carmen.

cities which included Rothenberg, Munich, Heidelberg,

and also Lucerne which is across the boarder of Germany Max Smith, Wayne Gram, Melissa Huston, Carmen Maddux ,

but it located in Switzerland. and Megan Pell take a group photo in Paris, France.

In those cities they visited castles, holocaust memorials,

and also saw the largest wine barrel in the world located in

Heidelberg. “Germany was excellent,” Neil Kloper said.

Join the travel club, 2008!

Ms. Freimuth describes Lucerne as a “beautiful, This year the travel club will be traveling to Ireland, Wales,

beautiful city”. England, and London.

According to Ms. Freimuth, Rothenberg was a small They will leave June 23, 2008.

town that was destroyed during World War II. Munich was

a nice town to ride bikes in and it also has a pedestrian The trip this year will be for nine days, and

zone where cars cannot drive. The cost will be around $2,600.

Ms. Freimuth is planning a second trip this summer.

This summer they will be going to some different cities and If you are interested you should see Mrs. Murphy in P5, or email

some of the cities from last year. While talking about this her at dawn.murphy@fcps.org.

summers trip Robby Cressmen said,“I’m excited to go this

year and try new foods in different parts of Germany.”

It will still be a 10 day trip traveling to eight different

cities leaving Wednesday, June 30, 2008.

October 2007

FEATURES The Lance 9

Brittany Hyland crowned at annual fair

Students win ribbons at Great Fred. Fair

with a smile on her face," said

French Honor Society teacher,

Mrs. Blonder

Another winner is junior

Warren Mellin. He has been

participating in the Freder-

ick Fair for 6 years and has

a great time. What he likes

most about participating in

the fair is the fair spirit and

he is always having a fun

time.

And what Warren likes

the least about participating

in the fair is all of the ques-

tions he has to answer about

his cows.

“There isn’t any better

time then fair time, said

Warren.

Samantha Kent has par-

by Lindsay Shugars photo courtesy of yearbook ticipated in the Frederick

Reporter County Fair for seven years

Fifteen year old Brittany and has won 1st place in the

that I won as the queen but

Hyland was named queen of winter heifer. What Sam likes

also very excited because I

the Frederick County Fair, best is showing her cow. And photos courtesy of yearbook

have worked so hard and have

triumphing against three what she likes least is having Sophomore, Matt Ripley with his cow at the fair.

spent seven years in 4H," said

other contestants. to clean up after the cows. “I’m

Brittany.

The hardest part about really excited that I won 1st

“Brittany’s personality is

being the queen was trying in winter heifer, the fair was

just like a queen. She is very

not to let her nerves get the amazing!" said Samantha

ambitious and hardwork-

better of her and just go with Kent. by Madeline Palmer reasons.

ing, and is never angry. She

the flow. “I am really shocked Reporter The dairy judging team

always takes everything in

In Fall 2007 Ethan Hood also got to compete in the

placed first in the state FFA Eastern States Exposition in



New FFA officers elected in Oct. Dairy Handler’s Career De-

velopment Event and War-

Springfield, Massachusetts

in September. The team fin-

ren Mellin placed third. In ished 3rd and Carissa Doody

October Ethan will represent won the contest.

Meet the FFA President Maryland in the National Mrs. Beachy took a team

FFA Convention which will that consisted of Curtis Rho-

Senior Ashley Stevens be held in Indianapolis, In- derick, Hannah Thompson,

was elected to serve as FFA diana. Katie Albaugh, and Jarrett

president of the Linganore The competition was Remsberg to Europe this

chapter for 2007-2008. based on how the FFA mem- summer to compete in the

She is completing her ber handles and presents the International Livestock

graduation project this term. animal to the judge. Dairy Judging Contest. This made

Her project is a collection of judging is based on confor- history due to being the first

insects that she plans to do- mation of the animal. time four teens from the same

nate to a local nature center. At the state FFA Career county competed in the com-

This is not Ashely's Development Event, Carissa petition at one time.

first time collecting "bugs." Doody, Nathan Rhoderick, “It was a great opportu-

She has exhibited her but- Ethan Hood, and Amy Ham- nity or the youth to go and

terfly collection at the Great ilton all competed. Carissa experience this event,” said

Frederick Fair and has been placed fifth individually, Mrs. Beachy about coaching

active in local entomology and Nathan placed fourth. the teens that went to Eu-

2007 FFA President, Ashley Stevens, and Officers. organizations. The team placed second in rope to compete in the world

by Larkin Kolovich the state, and first in oral event.

Assistant Editor butter making, potato-head

On October 4, 2007, the construction and hay rides.

community show played host The art club provided face Lance editors experience reporting at fair

to various elementary schools painting. entered their sheep in the Chris Eckard, Editor.

by Larkin Kolovich

in the area, such as New Mar- These elementary school contest. This was an opportunity

Editor

ket, Deer Crossing, and Twin students weren’t the only Chris Eckard and Chris for these four journalism

Ridge. They participated in students to participate in On September 18, 2007, Kees, wrote an article about students to experience what

this year’s community show. four advanced journalism harness racing. Harness rac- is would be like out on the

Students from Mr. Hawthorne students attended the Great ing is a lot like chariot racing field as real reporters.

and Ms. Beachy's horticulture Frederick Fair. They worked back in Roman times, with Last year's team won Best

class submitted a variety of with three students from Ur- the horses racing around a Layout and was featured in an ar-

flower arrangements to the bana High School to produce a half-mile track. After inter- ticle in the Frederick News Post.

activity. newsletter which included ar- viewing the person in charge The story was about the birth of a

“My favorite part of the ticles about up-coming events of the harness racing stable, calf they named "Lucky" because

community show was the hay at the fair. Chris and Chris were even he almost died.

ride,” said sophomore Taylor Chris Kees won "Print given the opportunity to ride "This is my second time

Maxsell, “because I got to see Staffer of the Day" and the along for a couple laps around attending. This time there were

everything that was going on team of four won honorable the track. fewer LHS students, so we had to

at the community show.” mention for Best Layout. "This is the first time I at- work harder to get the story out.

The FFA President, Two of the students, Katie tended the fair as a reporter. My favorite part is the Layout, but

Ashley Stevens, submitted a Basset and Larkin Kolovich, It was an interesting experi- it is harder because the News Post

pound cake and won in the Ju- wrote about a sheep judging ence contrary to what we do at uses an older version of software

nior Division. Five thousand contest which was scheduled school because the deadlines than we have at LHS," said Katie

dollars was auctioned by the to happen the next day. Ka- had to be met in one day--at Bassett, Editor.

end of the community fair. tie and Larkin interviewed school we take a month," said

some sheep farmers who had

10 The Lance October 2007

FEATURES

Band draws inspiration Higgins assumes cadet

from the "West Side" leadership

Chris Kees

Assistant Editor Andrew Weaver

Reporter ship of Christian Athletes. He plans

The legacy lives on at Linganore on attending Texas A&M to join there

as the LHS Marching Band (a legacy “Helping today’s youth meet Life’s ROTC program.

in its own right) puts together its Challenges.” Is the mission statement The Administrative Officer (AO),

fall marching show. Band Director for the Navy on the NJROTC. LHS is Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade

Kevin Lloyd is dazzling audiences one of the elite schools in the country (CLTJG) Warren Mellon, is in charge

using award winning music taken di- with the program. of advancements in rank for the ca-

rectly from the Broadway production Senior Conner dets. Warren works at ACE hardware

Higgins replaces and runs track.

photo by Tamara Kees last year’s Com- Other officers of importance in-

Molly Getsinger counts off the manding Officer clude Cadet Operations Officer Cadet

Cadet Lieutenant Ensign Alexander Smith, and Cadet

band during the football game. Training Officer (CTRASTO) Ensign

Commander

Hampton Jessica Romano.

and West Side Story originates from photo by Larkin Peterman. There are around 100 cadets in

the time around which our building Kolovich “ T h e the corps, split between the semes-

was constructed in the early 1960’s.” purpose of

Mr. Lloyd is helped by Jeremy the ROTC is

Brown, who has been assisting him to instill citizenship, honor, and, dis-

for many years. Mr. Damon Dye, new cipline into youth” said Cadet Lieu-

LHS chorus instructor, also assists the tenant Commander (CLDCR) Conner

photo by Tamara Kees band. Mr. Dye’s musical knowledge is Higgins

The band and colorguard practice appreciated on the field and his years Conner, who is also planning the

before a football game. of experience directing bands guaran- Veteran’s Day Breakfast, also runs

tees that he will be a valuable asset track, cross country and is a member

in the years to come. of the Young Republicans Club.

West Side Story, as well as utilizing “Teaching this many students The Veterans Day Breakfast is No-

the combined talents of more than does not change the content of what vember 9th and is open to all military

180 students (nearly 10% of the LHS must be learned,” said Mr. Dye. “I personnel and there families.

population!). expect to see great performances from The Cadet Executive Officer (XO),

With marching drill nearly as the band throughout the season and Cadet Lieutenant (CLT) Matthew

complex as the music, the band is to see many students grow personally Thews, is the second in the Chain

playing a composition of five songs. from the process of excellence.” of Command of the Cadets. He is a

photo by Larkin Kolovich

Among these are the lyrical Maria, While the adult instructors do member of the Young Republican’s ROTC in formation

their part to mold the band into a Club and he runs track. He is a fan

working unit, four drum majors, ters, though still having activities

twelve section/rank leaders, and all year round. The big event of the

many other upperclassmen make it year is the Area 5 inspection which

their responsibility to help the new is scheduled for Tuesday, November

players learn the ropes. 13 2007.

Other than performing at Lin- There are currently 619 Navy

ganore’s home varsity football games, cadet corps in the world. The Naval

the band also plays at organized band Science Instructors for Linganore

competitions across the region. Many are Master Sergeant (MSGT) Alvin

of these events are hosted by high Pridgeon U.S. Marine Corps Retired,

schools in the area; however, there are and Lieutenant Commander (LDCR)

several prestigious venues which the Henry Lane U.S. Navy Retired.

band will perform at, including Ra- Many of the people in the

Senior Drum Majors Erin Lloyd vens Stadium and the Navy stadium NJROTC are also members of the

and Molly Getsinger wait to lead in Annapolis. In addition, the band track team.

the band to the field. will be traveling to Walt Disney World photo by Larkin Kolovich

in Florida in the spring to march in

ROTC in formation

the Main Street Parade in The Magic

the lighthearted Gee, Officer Krupke,

Kingdom.

Veterans Day

and the romantic ballad I Have a

Love. Somewhere and America are Mr. Lloyd said, “We had the op- of General George S. Patton and the Breakfast

Dallas Cowboys.

other songs which are featured in portunity to perform in the Northern

The Cadet Supply Officer (SUPO),

Friday, November 9th

States Championship at Giants Sta-

the show.

dium, but it’s on the day of the LHS/ Ensign (ESN) Tyler Scully, is the 9:00-10:00 AM

“West Side Story has always been

Urbana football game, and the band quartermaster of the cadet corps.

my favorite musical,” said Mr. Lloyd.

voted overwhelmingly to stay and sup- Tyler works at Wal-Mart and is a Are you a veteran?

“I wanted to use some very special

port our football team instead.” member of Young Life, and Fellow-

music for our last year at Linganore, Please call 240-236-7831 or

email terry.schaeffer@fcps.org





Advisor The Lance Staff The Linganore High School

Lance is a monthly publication

Natalie Evans dedicated to printing school, local

Reporters and national news relevant to the

student population. Anyone who

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Editor-In-Chief Allison Truit Jessica Miele send his/her letter to the editors in

Katie Basset Amanda Butt Jessica O’Masta care of Natalie Evans. FCPS does

Ayla Mangold Kristen Hunter not discriminate in the admission,

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Chris Eckard Emily Broderick Madeline Palmer

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Chris Kees Frederick, MD 21701

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October 2007 The Lance 11

FEATURES



Clubs in the Spotlight

Amnesty International

Clubs and Sponsors

by Emily Broderick

It's not too late to join!

Reporter



Liberty Road

•Academic Team - Mr. Hahn,

Amnesty International, headed

Meets after school, Rm. 306 B

by Mr. Darren Hornbeck, will be

•Amnesty International - Mr.

meeting fourth period this year all

Seafood and late comes who missed the Club Fair

can speak to Mr. Hornbeck about

Hornbeck, Meets 4th pd., PD

•Anime - Thompson-Sensei, Meets

2nd pd., Media Center

Steak joining. Amnesty International is a

way to change the world from the

•Art - Ms. Beach, Mr. Madens-

pacher, Meets 1st pd., Rm. 221

by Ayla Mangold classroom. •Book Club - Ms.Thompson,

Reporter It is an organization free from photo by Emily Broderick Meets 3rd pd., Media Center

government and religious affiliation, •Chess – Mr. Calhoune, Meets 2nd

Liberty Road Seafood and Steak so no one is alienated. Students in Gay-Straight Alliance pd., P20

has been located seven miles east Amnesty International campaign •Creative Writing – Mrs. Sands,

of route 15 since 1956, when it was for worldwide human rights. They by Heather Begley

Meets 4th Pd., Rm. 204

called Smitty’s. This restaurant isn’t do this by researching abuses to •Drama – Captain Laz, Meets 1st

Reporter pd., Auditorium

big, just a restaurant on the side of the integrity, freedom of conscience and GSA, Gay Straight Alliance,

expression, and freedom from dis- •Engineering – Ms. Provenza/

road. Don’t judge the place by its looks started as a club last year and at-

crimination. Mr. Bergeron, Meets after school

though because it has some of the best tracted a lot of attention. Mrs. Beth •Environthon Team - Mr. Sun-

food in town. The restaurant is obvi- Ericsson is the advisor and the club kel, Meets after school

ously popular. The gravel parking lot Amnesty International this year will be meeting 3rd block. •Equestrian Club – Ms. Burall,

is always full of cars. It’s a very casual The goal of this club is to increase Ms. Horstkamp, Meets 4th pd., P15

place, no need for formal attire. - Founded in 1961 awareness of •FCA– Mrs. Fohner, Meets 3rd pd.,

Reservations are not required but, -Won the Noble Peace Prize sexual orienta- Gym

I suggest making them. This restau- -Honored with a United Na- tion discrimina-

Over 3,500 •FEA – Mr. Brown, Meets 3rd pd.,

rant can become very busy. While I tions Human Rights Award. tion. It is all GSA clubs Rm. 120

waited for a table, I played on some -More than 2.2 million mem- about ending are active •FFA – Ms. Beach, Meets 1st pd.

of the arcade games they have in the bers and subscribers in over the hate towards Cafeteria

waiting room for customer use. The 150 countries and territories. gays, lesbians, in schools •French Club – Mrs. Blonder,

service was very efficient; we had a -Works from the Universal bisexuals, and in the Unit- Meets 2nd pd., P13

server ready to take our drink orders Declaration of Human Rights transsexuals, •French National H. S. – Mrs.

soon after we sat down. The waiter devised by the UN etc.

ed States. Blonder, Meets 2nd pd., P13

“All people --According

then gave us time to look over the •Freshman Class – Mrs. Evans/

“During club days, students Mrs. Keilholtz, Meets 2nd pd., Coll/

menu. For my meal I had fried shrimp have the right to to the GSA

will watch movies about Amnesty Cra. Cntr.

with a side of fries and hushpuppies. be treated with

International issues both current

respect and dig- website.

My brother had Baby back ribs, and •Frisbee – Mr. Newcome

and past. They‘ll also write letters •GSA – Mrs. Ericsson, Meets 3rd

coleslaw and a salad. My mother re- nity at all times.

to leaders around the world asking pd., Rm. 104

ceived a salad and, soup. My meal was We should be

various countries to release their •German Club – Ms. Freimuth,

excellent, and my brother and, mother tolerant of others differences wheth-

‘prisoners of conscience.’” said Mr. Meets 4th pd., P10

seemed to enjoy their meals. We also er or not we agree with their choice. •Healthy Relationships – Ms.

Hornbeck. A prisoner of conscience

got lemonade to drink. This was also We are human beings and we should Burall

is a man or woman being held for

very good. be able to live in a world free from •Junior Class – Ms. Frye, Meets

his/her political or religious beliefs.

One flaw in this restaurant is abuse and degradation.” This is the 4th pd., Rm. 225

The students do not sign the letters

that the menu is extremely pricey. belief of Mrs. Ericsson and why she •Lancer Ladies – Mrs. Evans/

with their real names, using instead

I would not suggest bringing more is advising the club. Ms. Thompson, Meets 1st pd., Me-

pseudonyms. They also don’t use

than two people to the restaurant not A student might assume that dia Center

their home address, ensuring protec-

unless each pays for their own meal. members have to be gay to join but •Latin – Mrs. Carter, Meets 4th

tion from any unwanted threats.

They didn’t even offer free refills on that is not true. There are many pd., PB

“Even one letter can make a dif-

drinks! straight supporters who also attend. •Mock Trial - Ms. Smith, Meets

ference.” said club member Meshal

But you get what you pay for: the Many people are scared of the idea of 1st pd., P24

Haroon. “By joining Amnesty Inter- •National Art Honor Society

food at this restaurant is excellent. homosexuality and this club wants to

national, you feel like you’re helping – Ms. Beach, Meets 1st pd., Rm 211

The ribs are some of the best I have bring understanding to it. Another

people you wouldn’t be able to help •National English H. S.

ever tasted. The same goes for crab goal is to stop hazing towards people

otherwise.” – Mrs. Sands

lovers. The side dishes were great to. of different sexual orientations.

Last year’s club turn out was •National Honor Society – Mrs.

The side servings are huge. I recom- When the club is in session it is a

disappointingly small, with only a Sands

mend the hushpuppies. Their desserts Safe Zone to share opinions since ev-

couple of members coming consecu- •Newcomer Club – Ms. Smith,

are also exceptional. They have a vari- eryone attending is there for similar

tively. As a result, there were few Meets 1st pd., P4

ety to choose from. Like an assortment reasons

chances for the students to write let- •One-Eighty – Ms. Blair

of cheesecakes and sundaes. Smile – Mrs.

ters. This year the club is •Operation

The restaurant is very clean, es- Faulkner, Meets 2nd pd., Rm. 125

hoping for more dedicated

pecially the bathrooms. •Red Cross – Ms. Becker

members willing to come to

One thing I do not recommend •Scrabble Club – Ms. Svineck,

the meetings and put forth

is coming here for Homecoming. Its Meets 4th pd., Rm 203

the effort of change.

little too casual for formal event's and •Senior Class – Mrs. Larson,

Some of the current

no one wants to smell like seafood at Meets 1st pd., Rm. 210

problems that people in

the dance. Overall I really enjoyed the •SGA – Mr. Brown, Meets 1st pd.,

Amnesty International

restaurant and, if you are looking for Auditorium

are tackling are the death

a casual, restaurant to take a date on, •Sophomore Class – Ms. Riley,

threats and harassment

you can definitely put Liberty Road Meets 3rd pd., Rm. 108

that human rights activists •Spanish Club – Ms. Turner,

Seafood and Steak on your list--Just

in Guatemala and Honduras Meets 4th pd., P16

as long as your not afraid to spend a

face, the stopping of “honor •Spanish National H.S. – Mrs.

little cash.

killings” of women in Iraq, Doughty, Meets 4th pd., P15

The restaurant is located at

and bringing justice to rape •S.T.A.N.D Club – Mr. Ways,

10524 Liberty Road (7 miles east of

victims in Hungary. Meets 3rd pd., Rm. 110

route 15) Fredrick MD, 21701. Make

Students are encouraged •Travel Club – Mrs. Murphy,

reservations at (301) 898 – 3181 or,

to find other causes on the Meets 3rd pd., P5

e-mail them at crabs@libertyroadsea photo by Emily Broderick

Amnesty International web GSA recruits new members.

food.com

site (www.amnesty.org) and approach

Mr. Hornbeck about them.

12 The Lance October 2007

Arts

Kidman invades into theatres with remake

Halloween brings the original by Jessica Miele

back from the dead Reporter make it seem better than

it really was. There were

I would wait to see this

film on video and judge for

If you like science fic- some weird parts that could yourself. That way it will be

A main goal of this re- tion movies and often dream cheaper to see.

by Rachel Webber

make is to dive farther into about weird looking aliens I think that the plot was

Reporter

the story behind Michael then you’ll be sure to like In- a lot like other alien movies,

Myers’ violent history, vasion, but for me the movie aliens trying to take over the

It took a lot of nerve

which ultimately takes away Invasion was not the best I world. One main heroine/hero

to remake a movie that

the fear that comes with ir- have seen in theaters. In the tries to go against the inva-

is considered a horror

rational murder, but it also beginning it starts off with sion and find a way to stop the

classic, especially 30

invents a new kind of mon- an intense scene that got my aliens. I feel that the writers

years after the original

ster when Myers is shown attention, leaving me hungry could have made the story line

with more human like for more. As the movie went more original. Yet it was dif-

traits, almost forcing on my attention was less fo- ferent too because the aliens

the viewer to sympa- cused on the movie. didn’t want to harm or kill the

thize with the man Nicole Kidman plays a humans. They just wanted to

behind the mask. In psychiatrist named Carol create a peaceful and prob-

this film, Myers comes Bennell. In the movie she lem-free world, which was

across as a reject from acts like an alien by pre- refreshing.

a hopeless family that tending to be unemotional If this movie was meant to

has brought him down and detached to everything. Invasaion be a heart-pounding thriller,

all his life. His fam- Of all the movies I have seen then the writers need to make

movie poster in 2007.

ily becomes the prime with Nicole Kidman, this was it more suspenseful and in-

reason why he operates one of her best. Other mov- tense. This movie could also

the way he does, and ies she starred in include, make a person with a weak be better if it explored more

it almost makes the Happy Feet, Bewitched, and stomach sick; obviously this about the aliens’ history. Like

viewer want to comfort Cold Mountain. Daniel Craig movie won’t be any good if how did the aliens come across

him. plays Ben Driscoll, the best you don’t like science fiction the space shuttle? Or why did

Zombie’s updated friend who is in love with and aliens. the aliens want to come and

version contains many Carol. Craig has starred in help make Earth more peace-

of the same elements was Casino Royale as James ful?

of Carpenter’s original Bond. This is a similar role



Halloween movie poster

film, but he adds his

own ideologies and

where he is a handsome de-

tective.

Gourley's poem receives national

2007. personality. Of course,

a remake of any horror

Invasion is about aliens

in the form of mutating cells attention published in magazine

film is going to be met coming to Earth to take over

was made. Rob Zombie

directed this updated with a lot of negativity. It’s peoples’ bodies so Earth can

have worldwide peace. The

SOL

version of Halloween, true that a remake is never Los rayos del sol

as first-rate as the original, aliens started taking over

the 1978 John Carpenter

and that cliché still holds bodies at a rapid speed. Carol barren la tierra abierta,

film, and it does not quite Bennell is a divorced mother bailan por las hojas

meet the potential that

was expected given Rob

who leaves her son in the care con una belleza cierta,

Zombie’s movie history

of her ex-husband who by tocan la piel,

now is an alien. When Carol

and the quality of the llevan calor sutil,

discovers the truth, it is a

Carpenter version, but race against the clock to get calman las preocupaciones

it certainly reminded us her son back in time before he con una mano gentil,

why the whole concept turns into one as well. Carol convierten los campos

was probably under-

estimated. With this

gets help along the way, but amarillos

movie comes more ap-

also runs into problems. en un mar de oro puro,

There are some pretty Lydia Gourley,

preciation for the piece se extienden más allá del a 12 th grader at Lin-

exciting scenes in this

of original genius that movie, but the movie over- horizonte, ganore, is part of the

Carpenter created and all did not impress me. The nos invitan al futuro, Spanish National Honor

eventually leads you to scenes where Carol is in se besan las flores Society. She submitted

believe that a remake

is completely unneces-

the convenience store and con Buena vida y suerte, the poem through the

when she was hiding from se abrazan los árboles group, to the American

sary. her ex-husband were two of Association of Teach-

The film begins con un apoyo fuerte. ers of Spanish and

the more suspenseful scenes.

when Deborah Myers, The chase between these two Pero tienan que desapa- Portuguese (AATSP).

played by Sheri Moon characters is intense. recer The AASTP publishes a

Zombie, the spouse of One of my least favorite del cielo pintado magazine every season,

the director, is called

into school when the

scenes had to be when the y dejan un momento and it is sent to all of

car crashed, while aliens de silencio apreciado the chapters across the

principal is concerned were climbing all over the country. Lydia’s poem

with her son’s violent, Halloween movie poster y la oscuridad cae was one of 10 that were

car. I thought this scene was

odd behavior. It continues in 1978. unbelievable, because the pesada en la tierra nos selected to be included

when ten year old Myers car was damaged so much it ahoga, in the publication.

murders his mother’s boy- wasn’t possible for anyone to la noche nos encierra.

friend, his older sister, and true with this film. How-

her boyfriend. ever, if the viewer keeps live through that. The aliens Cerramos los ojos Mrs. Margarita

an open mind during the continued to climb on top of al cielo negro y triste Doughty, the Spanish

He is committed into the car even after the crash,

an insane asylum shortly film, and doesn’t compare con sus millones de Honor Society leader,

the original and this re- like nothing had happened.

after, his distressing and The car was on fire because lágrimes said, "Lydia is a student

make scene by scene, this who couples talent and

violent behavior concern- of the crash, but even with que no conociste,

ing his mother and the Zombie film can be seen as creativity with consis-

a decent piece of work that the fire, Carol continued to cerramos los ojos, tently hard work. She

general public. Myers re-

sides in the asylum peace- brings back a concept we’ve drive! That was too overdone soñamos con una tierra sets very high standards

all dealt with at one time or to even remotely believe that lejana, for herself and is deter-

fully for 15 years under it could be possible other than

careful supervision until another. esperamos tu sonrisa mined to achieve them.

in the movies.

his 21st birthday when he The trailers make the en el sol de la mañana Lydia wrote this poem

escapes and seeks revenge for her grandfather who

movie appeared to be an passed away. It was a

on those who have done exciting thriller. The trail-

him wrong, or simply get ers hyped this movie up to

tribute to him."

in the way.

13 The Lance October 2007

SPORTS

Boys soccer Varsity girls soccer team finds

earns new

coach success after poor 2007 season

by Chris Eckard of the successful FC Frederick ing with six goals while another

by Kristen Hunter Associate Editor club soccer team. He started last freshman, Katelyn Montgomery

Reporter

year as the head coach, but the led the team in assists with

Last season was tough. Boys The girl’s varsity soccer first year was rocky with only four.

Varsity Soccer ended the season team started the season with one total win. “[Gianguili] is a very good

1-11-2. a bang, winning their first 5 “[Mr. Whit-

“We have a very tough games. This great start includes ney] is a really

schedule and we lost a lot of a 1-0 victory over Smithsburg, great tactical

close games.” said Coach Gilm- the 2005 and 2006 state cham- coach. He also

ore. “We played a lot of really pions in Maryland. has a lot more

good teams.” The common belief would experience than

Mr. Jim Reigel, former soc- be that this team is made up of any coach I’ve

cer coach was named head of the many older, experienced play- had,” said Kait-

McDaniel program, so Mr. Josh ers, but that is not the case lin Butler, a ju-

Gilmore, JV coach, assumed the this year. The team only has nior defender.

Varsity leadership. two seniors, Anna Tressler and The other

The captains this year are Caitlyn O’Flaherty, while the coaches are Mr.

striker Paul Abel and defense bulk of the roster is littered Pat Tercero

Austin Chism. with a total of seven freshmen (Assistant), Mr. The team huddles together during their game against

This season the team will and sophomores. photo by Joesph Quinn

Craig Buck (As- Brunswick.

be looking to their entire de- “Although we may be in- sistant), and Mr.

fense as a key part of the team. experienced with high school Beard (JV Coach). midfielder, being able to keep a

Their defense consists of Aus- soccer, much The team cool head throughout the game,”

tin Chism, Andy Montgomery, of our team is lead by cap- said Butler.

"Our team is made up tains Tressler The goals of the season in-

continues to of girls that and juniors clude keeping a .500 or better

improve ev- play on club Joy Fry record and advancing farther

eryday. We’ve teams and and Kelsey in this year's playoffs. Still, the

been competi- have been Quinn. They coaches are more concerned

tive in every playing all have a bal- with the girls succeeding in

game, and their life. anced at- school, growing as individuals,

I am confi- Talent and tack with and setting examples around

dent that we chemistry strengths the community.

will continue are two ranging Two important upcom-

this trend things that from offense ing games include at Urbana

throughout the season and into can outweigh to defense, High on October 11 and at

the playoffs." - Coach Gilmore experience,” w i t Q u i n n home against Middletown on

said Amy

Rachel Wirtz pushes out Wiliamsport.

starting at October 19. The team website,

Kurhmann, photo by Joesph Quinn keeper. www.linganoresoccer.com, in-

Kyle Logan and Jacob Tello, a sophomore At the cludes pictures, statistics, ros-

Zach Trout. The boys will also defender. end of Sep- ters, schedules, and more.

be looking to their seniors to They are coached by Mr. tember freshman Stephanie

take control. Gene Whitney, also the coach Giangiuli led the team in scor-

“I feel we can be extremely

completive,” coach Gilmore

said,” They work hard and know

what it takes.” Ryan's blog can be found at:

Their first game on Septem- http://www.fredericknewspost.com/

ber 4 resulted in a 3-1 loss to sections/sports/hsBlogs.htm

Liberty High School. The team >Ryan Davis: Football





Ryan Davis: A big pen to fill

then hosted a tournament.

They had played Old Mill and

tied the game at 0-0 Then they

also played Kennedy High

H a v e dividuals who go above and be- freshly cut grass, the roar of

School and one 2-0. Their next

you ever yond on and off of the field,”said the fans as the team takes the

game was on September 11

heard the Ryan. field and deathly silence right

which resulted in a 0-3 loss to

term “big He is replacing a legend, before the kickoff."

Resevoir High School. On Sep-

shoes to Kurt Miller, who “blogged” That was a short example

tember 14th, the boys had lost to

fill”? This last year and is now attending of the type of writing Ryan has

Middletown 2-0. On September

was the re- McDaniel College and freelance already been doing for the last

18th they lost to Century High 0-

ality for Ryan Davis a starting writing for the Fredrick News few months

4. On September 26th they beat

offensive guard for the football Post. Ryan has already written

Brunswick High 4-0.

team when Coach Conner Ryan has a passion for the six blogs, to read them or any

Teams that are usually

asked him to write this year’s game and it shows through his other sports blogs got to the

always tough for them to play

football blog. writing. Frederick News Post Website

are Governor Thomas Johnson

Once a week he writes a "The screams of the crowd, and click on Fall Blogs.

High School and of course of

short article giving all the the bare-painted chests, the al-

course Urbana High School.

readers insight to the team. luring aroma of sweet and salty

“My goal is to spotlight in- concessions, the crisp smell of

14 The Lance October 2007

SPORTS

Lancer volleyball

gains momentum









Field hockey players "believe" in

winning games this season

photo by Madeline Palmer



Jessica O'Masta the only goal. photos by Jessica O'Masta

Madeline Palmer are the serves and hits. She

Reporter Next, the ladies played Reporter stated that the hustle and

As of September 27, Catoctin on the 14th. Sarah

Above: The "believe"

The JV and Varsity vol- communication needs work.

2007 the Lancer field hockey Grzybinski had the only goal, sign is behind the players

leyball teams crushed their “We couldn’t have a better

started the season off with a tying the game for the Lanc- bench every game. Catoctin opponents in their coach,” she said about Coach

4-4 record. They hope to ers. Having tied the original Below: Senior Jessica games against Catoctin on Poffinberger.

work towards a winning game, the lancers got ready Snell hits the ball after September 6, 2007. In the The entire first string

record. The goal for every for overtime. In overtime, JV game, Jenn Buckley gave

a penalty against South which consists of Jenn Buck-

field hockey season is to be Jasmine Lamb scored the major motivation to the team

Carrol ley, Stephanie James, Jenni-

the County League Regional winning goal. when they needed to get back fer Korte, Erika Neal, Laura

Champions. This will take a On the 18th, Lancers faced into the lead. During the Var- Shatz, and Corrine Seiberlic,

lot of hard work and effort in Middletown. Lancers were sity game Alli Chew smashed are key players.

which Coach Tony Miller, is winning in the first half but the ball against the Cougars. There was a lot of excite-

confident. Middletown fought back and The JV game was very ment from fellow Linganore

“This is the fastest, ended up winning. The final close. During the first game, Lancers. Brendan Farley

most athletic team I’ve ever score was 2-3, a close game. Linganore demonstrated thinks that the spikes,

had,”he said. There are high Ashley and Sarah each had perfect team work. They serves, and the excitement

hopes this year and a lot of one goal each. successfully beat Catoctin in and enthusiasm from Coach

talk about the excellence of The seventh game they the first game. In the second Poffinberger are the best part

the team. played was on the 20th. Lanc- game, Linganore hustled, of going to the games.

The first game of the ers lost 0-3 against South but didn’t defeat their com- Coach Poffinberger thinks

season, the Lady Lancers Carroll. ponents. The third and final that both JV and Varsity have

matched up with FSK on On the 25th of September, game, Linganore showed a improved since the beginning

September 4 th . They won Lancers played Walkersville perfect presentation of going of the season and throughout

with a score of 3-1. Captain and beat them 3-1. Hannah forth and getting into the lead the practices. Key players are

Jessica Snell felt the game Bofinger, Danika Coaplin after a rough start in the third Alli Chew and Alex Aburto,

was, “a good start to the and Catherine each shared game. varsity, Corrine Seiberlich

season.” Catherine Thomas, one goal in the win. Varsity’s games were and Jennifer Korte, JV.

captain, had 2 goals and consistently close throughout Coach Poffinberger com-

Caroline Perkins had one. their four games. In the first plimented Varsity’s hitting.

The second game they Mr. Miller says that the captains are in charge. game, Linganore demolished With JV the motivation is

played was on the 6th of Sep- "I just show up. They run the team." Catoctin, after a neck to neck fantastic.

tember. They played Century game. The second game, the Coach Poffinberger

and lost. The final score was girls were defeated, but that thinks that Varsity needs to

2-3. In the first couple min- didn’t affect their attempts to improve on their movement

utes of the game they took try harder to win. Their third and needs to get used to each

the lead with a goal. For the and fourth games showed how other since the team hasn’t

first half of the game they well they are at hitting, and played together in the past.

were up and winning. In the coming back into the lead. With the JV team they need

second half, however, Cen- According to Jenn Buck- improvement on their basic

tury came back for the win. ley the strengths of the team fundamentals.

Ashley Lovetere, freshman,

and Caroline Perkins each

had a goal.

The third and fourth

games were part of a week-

end tournament on Satur-

day the 8th. They played two

games. First they played TJ, Bekah Megan Catherine Jessica

and the regular game went Bofinger Pell Thomas Snell

into overtime with a score of #5 #10 #14 #3

3-3. Catherine, Ashley and Senior Senior Senior Senior

Caroline contributed a goal. Halfback Sweeper, Attack Midfield,

However Catherine scored Halfback Attack

the winning goal in overtime, Played field Played field Played field Played field

leaving the field with a 4-3 hockey for hockey for hockey at hockey for

victory over TJ. Later in the 4 years. 2 4 years. 2 Varsity 4 years. 1

day, they were matched with years on JV, years on JV, level for 4 year on JV.

Urbana for the “winning 2 years on 2 years on years. 3 years on

game.” Whoever won this Varsity. Varsity. Varsity.

game was the winner of the

tournament. Unfortunately

after a long, hot day in the

heat, the tired Lancers lost

1-3. Catherine Thomas had

October 2007 The Lance 15

SPORTS

Golf team tees it off making it to States

by Katie Bassett tournaments, so I decided I’d try

Edior-In-Chief it out. Three days before try-outs I







P

went and played and I really liked it.”

laying nine holes of golf

The girls compete in a different

every day seems like a goal

group than the boys and have their

for a retiree, but for

own State tour-

sophomore, Siohban Tishler

nament. This

and Junior Kelsi Nakielny it’s

year Shiobhan

just another day at practice.

was the only girl

They are the only female golf

Cross country

from Linganore to

team members.

make it to states,

“It’s fun being one of the

along with A.J

only girls. It’s not weird or

bad in any way. I was on ten-

Thoreson, and

Josh Foster; who

races to the

nis with all girls, and it’s a lot

different than that but, I like

it,” said Siohban. This is the

all qualified to

play at the state finish

tournament next

first year for Kelsi playing on by Larkin Kolovich

month at Univer-

the golf team, but she isn’t Associate Editor

sity of Maryland's

intimidated by all the strong

Golf Course.

players on the team. Only three weeks into their

Siobhan was

“I wanted to try something season, the girls cross country

the low medalist

new and challenge myself. Josh Foster gets excited team show-cased their speed

in the girls divi-

None of my friends actually about his shot. by coming in second in their

sion, shooting a

thought I would do it but, I first scrimmage at Mt. Hebron

102 against West-

did and I’m really glad,” said golf photos courtesy of yearbook on the last Thursday of August.

minster where the three qualified.

Kelsi. Last year the cross country team

The girls and boys golf team has “This year I just hope to improve

Although, Siohban has been play- went to States but at that meet

so far played against one of their big- and learn how to play a good game of

ing since she was six years old, she ranked 13th out of 18th.

gest competitor team, Walkersville, golf alongside Siohban,” said, Kelsi.

decided to join the golf team her fresh- Amanda Ouimette, a junior

for their first game and was defeated

man year on the girls cross country team,

163-145.

because she had good reason for the low

had such a ranking, “It was hot, and our

love for the team was tired, and we ran on

game. She the second hardest track in the

and her fa- Thoreson, Foster, and country.”

ther would Tisher make it to States This year, under the com-

play golf at mand of Master Sergeant, the

West Winds cross country team practices

often, where Senior golfers A.J. Thoreson and six days a week as a team and

the golf Josh Foster recently qualified for states by themselves on Sunday.

team holds after placing at the District I 4A-3A Jen Huff, a sophomore on the

practice. Tournament at Wakefield Valley Golf team hopes that their rigorous

Siob- and Conference Center. practice schedule well help the

han, the Thoreson tied with Travis Me- team to place higher this year

only girl on whirter, a student at North Carrol, at states.

the team with 79 strokes. Foster, having tied “We are definitely going to

last year, with Urbana’s Andrew Surette, placed make it to States this year again,

was the one fourth after beating Surette in a play- and hopefully this year we will

to recruit off. place in the top ten.” “But El-

Kelsi into Thoreson and Foster will be play- AJ Thoreson lines up putt. eanor Roosevelt High School is

trying out ing the state tournament at the Univer- our biggest competition, they

Siohban Tishler for the team sity of Maryland golf course. can recruit runners, and they

hits the ball. this year. Siobhan Tischler, who has been train hard,” said Huff.

“Siohban playing golf since she was 6, placed in The girl’s cross country

told me team’s first meet was held on

about the golf team and how much Saturday, September 8th. The

fun she had playing and doing the team came in 4th out of 14

teams.

Ask the Coach: Mr.Eric Bokinsky, Golf Head Coach “The whole team did really

well,” said Ouimette, “A lot of

Linganore's golf coach took the time to comment on the state tournament trio, AJ Thoreson, Josh Foster and us dropped minutes off of our

Siobhan Tischler. times.”

AJ - He is as cool a competitor as Josh - He sat out for one meet, Siobhan - Siobhan is, perhaps, the Huff, who wasn’t so pleased

I’ve ever seen. He did make a few and since his return has been the most focused player on the team. with her performance on Sat-

bad shots but followed each with a hottest golfer on the team putting When she’s on the golf course, she is urday said, “Everyone did so

great recovery. AJ is very dedicat- up consistently low scores. A lot of all business. Her fundamentals are good, but I didn’t run as fast as

ed to the sport, and the team has golfers would have crumbled under sound, and she doesn’t get rattled I wanted to. It’s okay though

relied heavily on him throughout that pressure, but Josh handled it easily. Where many golfers post because I tried my hardest, and

the entire season. His 79 was tied all extremely well. That’s a credit to scores all over the place, Siobhan is we have another meet coming

for second place at the District I his skill as a golfer and his easy-go- very steady and consistent. up soon.”

tournament ing personality.







Melissa Mazis continues to tear up the competition throughout the 2007 cross country season

Meet Date Time Notes

Barnhart Invitational September 8th 20:23 minutes

Brunswick Invitational September 15th 20:34 minutes 1st place, large school division

South Carroll Invitational September 21st 22:11 minutes

Oatlands September 29th 21:32 minutes

October 2007 The Lance 16

SPORTS



L ancer 2006 Accomplishments: The Varsity Football

team had a great season in 2006 ending with a record of *8-3

overall; 6-0 in the MVAL Chesapeake* Conference. They were crowned

Meet the seniors

Todd Cox









45

the *Division Champions*, being the first team ever to go undefeated

in conference play since the new conference structure. Their defense LB/FB

was ranked *3rd overall in the state of Maryland*. They had numer- Height: 6'2"

ous *Fredrick News Post 1st team players*, along with the *Fredrick Weight: 230

News Post Player of the Year* Jeff Phillips. The 2007 Lancers are A three year varsity

continuing a winning history in the 2007 season. starter. Recently commit-

ted to a full scholarship

to Towson University.



Football dominates first two opponents One of the most physical

LB's in the state









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C.J. Thomas

by Mike Rich half, forcing the running clock to each caught one.

Reporter be instituted in the second half. “Our defense and special WR

Offensively the Lancers were teams really set us up with a short Height: 6'4"

It’s a Friday afternoon and the Weight: 200

lead by quarterback Alex Phleps field for our offense to work with,”

grills are already firing up and the A three year varsity

said Phelps.

parking lot is already starter. He is a big play

Defensively the Lanc-

packed. No it’s not receiver who is catching

ers were led by Todd Cox

the Redskins game or the eye of many college

who tallied 12 tackles in

even Ravens. It’s just scouts

just over a half of play,

another home game

holding the Lakers to a

for the Linganore









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Lancers. The atmo-

shutout up until Lake Alex Phelps

Clifton scored in the final

sphere at Linganore

3 minutes of the game. QB

on these nights is Height: 6'1"

This may have not

second to none. The Weight: 190

seemed like a big game for

stands are packed A strong armed QB who

the Lancers, but the expe-

with screaming fans, has a great pocket pres-

rience the young players

which make it so loud sance. Look for Phelps

earns is vital to the Lancer

on the field the platers to lead this offense in

photo courtesy of Mrs. Rich

success this season. The

can barely think. The his first year as a varsity

Lancers are playing 17 new

band playing strong Phelps drops back to pass in the game starter.

starters some of which are

in the background is

juniors and sophomores.









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just another aspect

that adds to the electricity in the who threw for four touchdown

The Lancers extended Mike Marquez

record to 2-0 in week two at

air. The visiting Lakers cracked passes in his first Varsity start. DE/TE

under this pressure. C.J. Thomas caught two while Thomas Stone High School by Height: 6'0"

once again dominating the game

Similar to last year the Lanc- Ryan Dixon and David Ruwet Weight: 205

49-15. Alex Phelps was on his

ers started off A second year starter

game again throwing for 3 touch-

with a Balti- who plays great contain

downs and C.J. Thomas caught

more city foe. and can also come off the

two. The defense once again

But this year’s edge. He looks to im-

was dominating only allowing

team rose to prove on already excel-

one touchdown, the other com-

the occasion lent marks as a junior

ing by way of a kickoff return the

routing the

very first play of the game. But

Lake Clifton

the Lancers fought back going on

Lakers 42-6.

a 27-8 scoring run to end the half.

T h e

The Thomas Stone Cougars were

Lancers ex-

shut out by the Lancers excellent

ploded out

defense in the second half.

to 21-0 lead

photo courtesy of Mrs. Rich Since then, the Lancers have

in the first

raced to a 5-0 record, including

quarter and a The Lancer cheerleaders show off their

shut-outs against previously un-

35-0 lead by banner before the first game

beaten Thomas Johnson,17-0, and

the end of the

Middletown, 42-0.