• Lancers, sign up for the blood drive December 11th. $10 In-N-Out Gift Card Reward!
  • Reminder-Lancer Market is Monday December 9th. Vendors, food, and more!
  • Girls Home Basketball Game Tuesday 12/3! Show up and support!
News for the Carlsbad High School Community

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News for the Carlsbad High School Community

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News for the Carlsbad High School Community

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Adoley Swaniker

Adoley Swaniker, Photographer

Adoley is a photographer for Lancer Link. Aside from photography, she enjoys playing soccer, running track, and doing many other outdoor activities in her free time. Hanging out with friends and family, and doing community service are also high on her list of favorite activities. She is very excited for her senior year and her second year on the Lancer Link staff!

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Photoillustration by: Adoley Swaniker

[Photo] Senioritis: The High School Plague

Steven Hughes, Writer
June 3, 2015
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[Photo] Emilio Bunnel: 12

Averi Aburto, Writer
June 1, 2015
The artist, Richard Margolin, stands in front of his main centerpiece. Some recurring themes in his work include the use of bright colors and faces to give his art the liveliness it needs.

[Photo] Richard Margolin builds art house

Jake Hamilton, Opinion Editor
June 1, 2015
Senior, Delainy Ogan, poses on the softball field. This year, Delainy will play her second season on the varsity team.

[Photo] Delainy Ogan: 12

Averi Aburto, Writer
June 3, 2015
Senior Riccitelli poses for a photo in his Spanish classroom. Riccitelli is very involved on campus; in addition to being the ASB director next year, he will also be the mens varsity soccer coach and the advisor for Spanish Club.

[Photo] Riccitelli takes over the ASB director position

Monique Dufault, A&E Editor
April 23, 2015
Senior, Delainey Carlin, prepares for a warmup dive. Lancers triumphed over San Marcos High School at the home meet on Friday.

[Photo] LWIP 3/23

March 31, 2015
Students line up outside Lancer Jacks to get their lunchtime snacks. Lancer Jacks offers a wide variety of food to accommodate the various preferences of Carlsbad students.

[Photo] The core of lancer jacks continues to thrive

Maggie Sweeney, editor in chief
April 17, 2015
ASB students, Maria Rojas and Briette Pietrocini, wear yellow on Monday in support of Yellow Ribbon Week. The purpose of this spirit week is to raise suicide awareness and encourage kids to open up to those they trust about any hardships they may be enduring.

[Photo] Yellow Ribbon Week brings suicide awareness to CHS

Madison Medina, editor in chief
March 19, 2015
Students in Mr.Brandmeyer's filmmaking class work in groups often. They were editing their upcoming film.

[Photo] Embracing collaboration

Kitty Knorr, Writer
March 25, 2015
Senior, Josh Jeetan, wrestles his teammate to prepare for their CIF playoff matches. As always, Lancers are hoping to obtain a victory this year.

[Photo] Wrestling back on top

Averi Aburto, Writer
February 27, 2015
Speech and Debate parents sell snacks to raise money for the program. This debate weekend was the first of three that will determine who qualifies for the state competition.

[Photo] LWIP 2/16

February 25, 2015
Cameron Penn announces the day's agenda to Drama Club members. This club is great for anyone who loves the performing arts.

[Photo] LWP 2/9

February 19, 2015
Carlsbad JV basketball player wins the starting jump ball against LCC. Carlsbad put up a strong fight eventually taking down the Mavericks 55-52.

[Photo] LWIP 1/26

February 3, 2015
Photo Illustration. Students participate in an act of kindness in the hopes that they will become more aware of how even small acts can have a major impact on those around them.

[Photo] AVID spreads kindness throughout the month

Haley Spanier and Emma Veidt
January 31, 2015
Junior, Yasmin Ahooja, sets up to take a practice shot. Yasmin plays outside midfield and has played on the varsity team since she was a freshman.

[Photo] Yasmin Ahooja: making and achieving goals

Olivia Easterbrook, Writer
January 12, 2015
Senior, Rosie Medina, winds up to take a practice shot. Rosie is playing her second second season on varsity soccer and plays center midfield.

Samiksha Ramesh (11) balances six AP courses and a multitude of extra curricular activities. Samiksha hopes to use her experiences in these AP courses to help her decide what she would like to study in college.

[Photo] Samiksha Ramesh dodges stress

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
December 31, 2014
Freshman, Cody Roberts, shows off his tricks for the camera. At juggling club students can test their skill with a variety of gadgets. This club meets every Wednesday in the old gym.

[Photo] LWIP 12/15

December 20, 2014
Summer Switzerland-Smith makes an attempt to break through Coronado's defense. The final score of Friday's game was 9-6 with Coronado taking home the win.

[Photo] Girls water polo falls to Coronado

Maggie Sweeney, editor in chief
December 29, 2014
Junior, Collin Riccitelli, grabs a piece of dessert to finish off his meal. Three times a year, ASB-parents host a luncheon to celebrate their children's hard work.

[Photo] LWP: 11-10

November 18, 2014
CHSTV helps ASB film a promo for red ribbon week. Each day has a different spirt day.

[Photo] LWIP 10/20

October 28, 2014
Carlsbad Pipelines shop on Carlsbad Boulevard.

[Photo] The surf is up at Carlsbad Pipelines

Georgiana Gilbert, Writer
October 14, 2014
Senior, Kyra Carillo, and her friends catch up at lunch. These girls have stayed in their tight-knit group since they were in the eighth grade.

[Photo] Surround yourself in good company

Kitty Knorr, Writer
October 16, 2014
Fresh off the plane, Grady, Jill and Adoley take a moment to represent the World Kindness Movement at the airport.

[Photo] Kids for Peace representatives take on Australia

Olivia Easterbrook, Writer
October 10, 2014
Péroline Rouillard practices her technique. This is her first time taking a dance class because she is too busy with schoolwork to take one at home.

[Photo] From Europe with Love

Socrates Kanetakis, Podcast Editor
October 8, 2014
Members of Green Club fish from a pretend pond to demonstrate the devastating effects of overfishing. Green club meets every odd Thursday in room 3108.

[Photo] LWIP 9/8

September 15, 2014
Seniors line up to get their breakfast early Wednesday morning. Every year ASB hosts a senior breakfast as a fun way to send off the graduating class and give them one of the last opportunities to spend time with all of their peers.

A pig-pumpkin smiles at the camera! Kids had the opportunity to decorate pumpkins that were in a display.

Senior Helen Girod, prepares for CIF prelims on Saturday, May 22nd. She will be pole vaulting at Johns Hopkins University next year.

Senior Taylor Bloomquist goes for the kill. Lancers came out strong and got the win against Cathedral. They will move on to play Torrey Pines in CIF semi-finals.

[Photo] Last Week in Photo 5/19

May 27, 2014
The front of the Green Dragon Tavern. The whole building is designed to look very colonial, increasing its authentic feel.

[Photo] The Green Dragon Tavern dishes out a history lesson

Kitty Knorr, Writer
May 27, 2014
Junior Sara Lang (right) will take the place of senior Courtney Benner (left, as ASB president next year. Lang has been in ASB for the past three years and holds big plans for her last year.

[Photo] New student council plans for an exciting year

Olivia Easterbrook, Writer
May 14, 2014
From right to left, Chris Spiering (11), Drew Derrickson (11), and Paolo LoMedico (11) run the 100m dash. Carlsbad dominated and beat Fallbrook in the meet on Thursday.

On Thursday, a Naked Juice truck sat in the quad giving out free samples of juice to students. The Best Buddies' annual 'Ban the R-Word' assembly took place on Thursday to raise awareness for those with mental illnesses. The Naked truck along with other food trucks were present to support the club.

On Tuesday, Green Club put on an Earth Day celebration. Green Club is focused on raising environmental awareness.

Senior Tyler Dresser runs in the 4x400m race. Tyler was the anchor, bringing in first place for the boys.

[Photo] Carlsbad runs circles around Rancho Buena Vista

Arielle Bessler, Staff Writer
April 24, 2014
Peanut butter and jelly donations sit stacked on a table in room 3103, where Interact meets every odd Tuesday. As a part of their goal this year to help world hunger, Interact is collecting non-perishable foods.

[Photo] Last Week in Photo 3/31

April 11, 2014
Mr. Green hangs up posters of famous European landmarks to advertise the trip. This summer, students will be given the opportunity to visit these places.

[Photo] AP students experience history first-hand

Megan Schoen, Features Editor
April 6, 2014
Mens lacrosse players bring it in for a timeout huddle at the game Friday. Lancers lost 9-6 to Poway High School.

[Photo] Boys Lacrosse falls to Titans

March 28, 2014
Volunteers work under a decorated tent at the St. Patrick's Day brunch on March 15th. The Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club planned the event to raise funds for scholarships for CHS students.

A poster hangs outside the 3000 building reminding students to participate in Yellow Ribbon Week. Yellow Ribbon Week was put in place to raise suicide awareness.

Carlsbad residents enjoy their brunch of pancakes and bacon. The High-Noon Rotary Club extended the invite to the whole community.

[Photo] Rotarians serve the community some Saint Patty pancakes

Kitty Knorr, Writer
March 28, 2014
Madison McMurray dons her preppiest outfit for Preppy Day on Wednesday. Many students participated in the lighthearted spirit day leading up to Winter Formal on March 1st.

[Photo] Last Week in Photo 2/24

March 4, 2014
Madison McMurray dons her preppiest outfit for Preppy Day on Wednesday. Many students participated in the lighthearted spirit day leading up to Winter Formal on March 1st.

[Photo] Spirit weeks are left spiritless

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2014
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[Photo] Key Club focuses on volunteering

Olivia Easterbrook, Writer
March 1, 2014
Club member, Kaylin Brennan, hands senior and president of Red Cross Club, Masami Amakawa, money collected for the Measles Initiative. Every year Red Cross Club participates in the Measles Initiative to raise money for less fortunate children who cannot afford to pay for measles vaccines.

[Photo] Red Cross sells pins for a cause

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2014
Freshmen Noah Nasser and Alexis Mertz model their formal attire at the pep rally on Friday. Students in ASB put together a fashion show to give students an idea of what to wear to formal March 1st.

[Photo] Last Week in Photo 2/3

February 12, 2014
Boxd in downtown Carlsbad has quickly become a favorite among residents. The restaurant specializes in both sweet and savory waffles.

[Photo] Waffles win over the masses

Hanna Seemann, writer
February 19, 2014
Abby Penrod asks Jacob Luna to formal at the pep rally Friday. Many girls are taking advantage of the girls-ask-guys nature of Winter Formal coming up March 1st.

Freshmen Noah Nasser and Alexis Mertz model their formal attire at the pep rally on Friday. Students in ASB put together a fashion show to give students an idea of what to wear to formal March 1st.

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Junior, Kamden Maas, studies at Vinakas Cafe. Vinakas offers a quiet and relaxing environment for students to work in. This cafe is a top study spot amongst students at CHS.

[Photo] Vinaka’s vibes captivate students

Alex Hall, Podcast Editor
February 8, 2014
Superintendent Dr. Lovely greets junior Jackson Briens during a Superintendent-Student Advisory Council meeting at Sage Creek. The SSAC, which meets every 4-6 weeks, allows students to discuss various issues within the school system directly with the superintendent.

[Photo] Last Week in Photo 1/27

Danny Tajimaroa and Jessica Streich
February 1, 2014
Senior Courtney Lakoduk discusses a painting at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Ladouk expresses her passion for art by interning at the museum. She plans to study art history at the University of Chicago next year.

[Photo] Courtney Lakoduk curates her career in art

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2014
Two women give their final push to the finish line. With such determination shown on their faces, runners like these demonstrated the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

[Photo] Carlsbad races to the finish line

Socrates Kanetakis, Podcast Editor
January 31, 2014
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