The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

Science teacher Joanna Romito coaches sprinting for Free State. I want to make sure we all feel like we are a team, and that no ones out there doing anything individually, Romito said. Romito succeeded previous coach Kyle Ellis after he took a job at Washburn Rural.

New sprinting coach Joanna Romito’s experience promises success

Ryan Liston, Online Editor in Chief May 6, 2015

Striding across the football field, new sprinting coach Joanna Romito works to reach the track’s finish line and shout out times as the sprinters complete a workout. “I ran track and field in high...

Sophomore Avin Lane competes at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Lane placed fifth overall in the 200 meter finals.

Track athletes compete at AAU Junior Olympic Games

Ryan Liston, Online Editor in Chief September 2, 2014

With her earbuds in and her spikes laced up, senior Kiara Clark listens to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and tries to calm her nerves before the announcer calls her to lineup for her first Junior...

Seniors, teacher and counselor talk finals and AP study tips

Seniors, teacher and counselor talk finals and AP study tips

ryan liston, co-online editor-in-chief April 17, 2014

Surrounded by cracked textbooks and peanut-butter-covered-apple slices, senior Bridget Cary sits down at her computer. Powering off her phone, she gets ready to study for the upcoming tests. The dreaded...

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