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

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Ladybird's industrial mixer is important in maintaining a constant output of pie dough. "Building the bakery was key to a more seamless operation," Heriford said.

The bakery

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief June 14, 2017

Being a popular spot for students, families and older folks equally, Ladybird Diner can be a chaotic location on the weekends. But amidst the chaos upstairs, downstairs in the cozy confines of stone and...

A chocolate cream pie in the display case cooler. Because of their staggered production scheduled, this pie took four days to complete.

The pie

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief June 14, 2017

When Ladybird Diner first opened in summer of 2014, Heriford had modest expectations for the popularity of her homemade pie. “I thought ‘Okay we’re gonna make eight pies a day.’ And I thought...

A blackberry pie sits on the counter. All fruit fillings were made in house at Ladybird.

The philosophy

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief June 14, 2017

Heriford does not just want her homemade food to be good, she wants her customers to be reminded of a time when someone took the time to make meals for them from scratch. She feels that the extra time...

Senior Nate Stathman winds up for the pitch. The Firebirds finished 19-4 last year.

Baseball

March 13, 2017

After a second-place finish at the state tournament last year, the team looks to have another impactful season. “[We are going to] do everything we can to try to win a state championship,” Senior...

Tennis

March 13, 2017

The team has high hopes for the season following an eighth-place finish at the state tournament last year. The team’s first meet is on April 1 at Emporia.

Golf

March 13, 2017

Returning five out of six starters, the team looks to perform well this season. “I am hoping we make it to state this year and place top-three; that would be ideal,” said Jack Junge, senior team...

Softball

March 13, 2017

With the loss of ten seniors from last year, the team is prepared to be successful again even with the loss of depth in the lineup. “Our team is going to be very different this year, and I hope that...

Girls Swim and Dive

March 13, 2017

Following a second place finish at the state tournament last year, the team looks to have another reputable season. “We are getting some really good freshmen and our upperclassmen continue to improve,”...

Track and Field

March 13, 2017

With high hopes for the season, Coach Jordan Rose believes the team has potential to do well this season. “Our goal is to try to qualify our teams for state and to get up there in those top spots,”...

Girls Soccer

March 13, 2017

The team returns with all but the four starters from last year’s team. “[I hope that] every single one of my players can get so much better at understanding the game and playing it really well,”...

Photo Gallery: Girls tennis places seventh at State

Photo Gallery: Girls tennis places seventh at State

Kaya Shafer, Riley Paradise, and Jackson Barton November 1, 2016

Girl’s varsity tennis has placed seventh at state this year. Freshman Anna Peard, sophomores Kate Piper and Gabby Gorman, senior Andrea Chen and junior Alexandra Dodd all competed in the state competition....

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