Linganore High School
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Linganore High School is an American
high school
located in Frederick County
, Maryland
, near the city of Frederick
. The school's mascot is the Lancer, and its colors are red and black.
. The new Linganore building is built for 1,624 students with a project cost of approximately $73 million, including the demolition of the original building and the furnishing of the new building. The architect for the new Linganore was Grimm + Parker. Oak Construction was the builder.
The new Linganore High School includes many contemporary construction features. Light and motion sensors are used to control lights in classrooms, offices, common areas, and hallways to reduce energy usage. Pervious pavement on some exterior walkways reduces rainfall runoff. A magnetic chiller, part of the air conditioning system, is the next generation of lower-maintenance systems used in the building industry.
The new school features many state-of-the-art features for students. Eight full-sized computer labs, some of which are tiered, provide opportunities for Linganore students to use current software and on-line resources for research and classroom activities. Additional subject-specific labs provide opportunities to use specialized software. Interactive boards have been installed in nearly all classrooms. These boards can be used in host of ways, from traditional to cutting-edge, to provide instruction that allows for a wide variety of classroom activities.
(AP) courses, as well as a high pass rate for those who choose to take AP exams
. A high school course guide for Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) can be found here. The school also offers both AM and PM CTC (Career and Technology Center) class options. Project Lead the Way (PLtW) courses, NJROTC, and college level technology courses are currently offered at LHS.
Linganore High School's students are so passionate about sports that at all sporting events the students gather to form a student section which has been named "The Tribe".
Also, Ice Hockey has become a big sport in the Frederick, Maryland area; Especially at Linganore High school.
, French Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Latin Club, the Linganore United Grilling Society (L.U.G.S.), Mock Trial, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Student Government Association (SGA), Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, S.T.A.N.D. Club, and a steering committee for each of the four grades.
African American: 46
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 7
Asian/Pacific Islander: 25
Hispanic: 51
Muslim: 1
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high school
High school
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located in Frederick County
Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385....
, Maryland
Maryland
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, near the city of Frederick
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick is a city in north-central Maryland. It is the county seat of Frederick County, the largest county by area in the state of Maryland. Frederick is an outlying community of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of a greater...
. The school's mascot is the Lancer, and its colors are red and black.
History
Opened in 1962, Linganore High School Junior-Senior High School was built to serve the eastern section of Frederick, Maryland, including New Market, Libertytown, Mount Pleasant, Kemptown, Johnsville, Monrovia and Bartonsville. The first class graduated in 1963. For nearly 20 years, Linganore served students in grades 7-12. Eventually middle schools were opened to serve students in grades 6-8 and Linganore then became Linganore High School, educating students in grades 9-12. In its lifetime, the original school building had 3 additions, first in 1972 and then again in both 1983 and 1985. The original building was razed in 2008 to allow for the construction of the current school building, which was dedicated on August 12, 2010 and opened for the first day of the 2010-2011 school year on August 23, 2010.School renovations
The original Linganore High School opened in February 1962. The original building closed in June, 2008 and was demolished to allow for a new Linganore High School to be built on the original site. During the two years the replacement building was being constructed, Linganore High School operated as the first school in the building that is now Oakdale High SchoolOakdale High School (Maryland)
Oakdale High School is an American high school located in Frederick County, Maryland, near the city of Frederick. The school's mascot is the Bear, and its colors are Silver and Black.-History:...
. The new Linganore building is built for 1,624 students with a project cost of approximately $73 million, including the demolition of the original building and the furnishing of the new building. The architect for the new Linganore was Grimm + Parker. Oak Construction was the builder.
The new Linganore High School includes many contemporary construction features. Light and motion sensors are used to control lights in classrooms, offices, common areas, and hallways to reduce energy usage. Pervious pavement on some exterior walkways reduces rainfall runoff. A magnetic chiller, part of the air conditioning system, is the next generation of lower-maintenance systems used in the building industry.
The new school features many state-of-the-art features for students. Eight full-sized computer labs, some of which are tiered, provide opportunities for Linganore students to use current software and on-line resources for research and classroom activities. Additional subject-specific labs provide opportunities to use specialized software. Interactive boards have been installed in nearly all classrooms. These boards can be used in host of ways, from traditional to cutting-edge, to provide instruction that allows for a wide variety of classroom activities.
Academics
The school offers a wide variety of classes in a number of different areas of interest. Linganore is noted for its wide selection of Advanced PlacementAdvanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to high school students that are generally recognized to be equivalent to undergraduate courses in college...
(AP) courses, as well as a high pass rate for those who choose to take AP exams
Advanced Placement Exams
Advanced Placement examinations are taken each May by students at participating American, Canadian, and international educational institutions. The tests are the culmination of year-long Advanced Placement courses. All but one of the AP exams combine multiple-choice questions with a...
. A high school course guide for Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) can be found here. The school also offers both AM and PM CTC (Career and Technology Center) class options. Project Lead the Way (PLtW) courses, NJROTC, and college level technology courses are currently offered at LHS.
Notable accomplishments
- In 2003, teacher Darren Hornbeck won the Maryland Teacher of the Year award, the first such honor for a Frederick County teacher. Mr. Hornbeck still teaches at LHS and coordinates the school's professional development program. Mr. Hornbeck continues to be one of the student's favorite teachers.
- In 2005, teacher Mr. Mark Sunkel, chairperson of the Science Department, was the 2005 Frederick County Teacher of the Year.
- In 2009, the school was honored by The Maryland Department of Education for excellence in student participation and achievement in the Advanced Placement Program.
- In 2010, the Academic Team won the Frederick County Academic Tournament. This championship was the ninth for Linganore, the most of any Frederick County High School.
- In 2010, Margarita Doughty, chairperson of the World Languages Department, was named an Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher by The Washington Post. Mrs. Doughty joins Ms. Natalie Evans, chairperson of the English Department, and Mr. Kevin Lloyd, chairperson of the visual and performing arts department, who have received this honor in previous years.
- In 2010, Theresa Wiltrout, biology teacher, was selected to receive the Charles Tressler Award for Outstanding Teaching. This award, sponsored by Hood College (Frederick, MD) recognizes one Frederick County teacher annually for excellence in teaching
Athletics
Linganore is home to an array of sports teams, many of which have won state championships.| Sport | State Championship(s) Won (If Any) |
|---|---|
| Baseball | |
| Boys Basketball | |
| Girls Basketball | 1992, 1996, 1997 |
| Cheerleading | |
| Boys Cross Country | 1967, 1996 |
| Girls Cross Country | |
| Diving | |
| Field Hockey | 1980, 1993 |
| Football | 1989, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2009 |
| Golf | |
| Girls Lacrosse | |
| Boys Lacrosse | 2011 |
| Girls Soccer | |
| Boys Soccer | 1998 |
| Softball | |
| Swimming | 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Tennis | |
| Boys Track | 2011 |
| Girls Track | 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1996 |
| Boys Indoor Track | |
| Girls Indoor Track | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 2006 |
| Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | |
| Ice Hockey | |
Linganore High School's students are so passionate about sports that at all sporting events the students gather to form a student section which has been named "The Tribe".
Also, Ice Hockey has become a big sport in the Frederick, Maryland area; Especially at Linganore High school.
Sports Season Records VS Our Rival, Urbana HS Since 2010
Our biggest sports rivalry is against Urbana High SchoolUrbana High School (Maryland)
Urbana High School is a public high school in Urbana, Maryland, and is the only International Baccalaureate Diploma School in Frederick County. The school colors are navy, gray, and white, and the mascot is the hawk. The principal is Ms. Kathy Campagnoli, and the Vice Principals are Mr. Jeff...
| Sport | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 2010 - O wins, 2 losses | 2011 - 1 Win, 0 Losses | |
| Boys Basketball | 2011 - 2 wins, 0 lost | ||
| Girls Basketball | |||
| Field Hockey | |||
| Football | 2009 - 1 win | 2010 - 1 lost | |
| Girls Lacrosse | |||
| Boys Lacrosse | |||
| Girls Soccer | |||
| Boys Soccer | |||
| Softball | |||
| Tennis | |||
| Volleyball | |||
| Wrestling | |||
Notable alumni
- Shawn HatosyShawn HatosyShawn Wayne Hatosy is an actor with over 40 film and television credits to his name.-Personal life:Hatosy was born in Frederick, Maryland, the son of Carol , a loan officer, and Wayne Hatosy, a graphic designer and event planning director...
— actor - Joe AlexanderJoe Alexander (basketball)Joe Alexander is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for BC Krasnye Krylya Samara of the Russian Professional Basketball League. Alexander, who at and plays both forward positions, was selected for the 2007 All-Big East squad during his collegiate career with West...
— former basketball player for West VirginiaWest Virginia Mountaineers men's basketballThe West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by...
, the Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee BucksThe Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
, Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
, currently plays for the Texas Legends of the NBA's D-League - Cara Consuegra — former college and WNBA basketball player and current college basketball coach at Marquette UniversityMarquette UniversityMarquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
School publications
The school paper is The Lance, distributed to students free of charge. The Talisman, Linganore's yearbook, is published every year by the members of the publications class.Clubs
LHS reocgnizes that extra- and co-curricular clubs can serve to complement a solid academic curriculum. LHS has a large number of clubs that students may participate in. During the 2009-2010 students may participate in a host of clubs including: Amnesty International, Academic Team, Anime Club, Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Creative Writing Club, Drama Club, Engineering Club (Team 686), Envirothon Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FFA National FFA OrganizationNational FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education...
, French Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Latin Club, the Linganore United Grilling Society (L.U.G.S.), Mock Trial, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Student Government Association (SGA), Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, S.T.A.N.D. Club, and a steering committee for each of the four grades.
Demographics
White: 1,655African American: 46
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 7
Asian/Pacific Islander: 25
Hispanic: 51
Muslim: 1