I'm Jack and I revolve my world around golf and my friends. This is my first year on staff.

Olivia Roderick is a junior at Free State. She's been playing volleyball for 9 years and track for 3 years. She apart of the choir and theatre programs at Free State. She loves her dog Saffron and Elton John with a passion.

Holly Covington is beginning her first year in journalism and third year at Free State. She is a member of NHS and has been designing for 5 years, most recently with Kaw Valley FC. Along with creating art, Covington is a fan of...

Allison Mayhew is a Sophomore for the 2021-2022 school year. She has two cats, Roland and Tim. She enjoys reading and listening to music.

Lady Ortega-Perez is a sophomore and photographer at Free State High School who enjoys listening to music and taking pictures. She has recently discovered storytelling and creativity through taking pictures. She likes to take...

Lauren Tao is a junior at Free State. She was a designer last semester and will be the business editor this year. Outside of school, she enjoys painting and reading.

Lily Ye is currently a freshman at FSHS and a designer on staff. Outside of Journalism, she plays cello, piano, and tennis. She also enjoys roller skating, biking, and card games.

Evan White is a junior at FSHS, and this will be her first year as a designer for journalism. At FSHS, Evan is involved in the Spirit Squad, Golf Team, Soccer Team, Link Crew, NHS, Hype Club, and Fashion Club. Outside of school...

Natasha Torkzaban is a reporter for the FS journalism 2021-2022 school year. She is a sophomore that is passionate about art, writing, animal science, and criminal justice. Outside of school, Natasha spends her time writing, creating...

Isabelle Prô is a sophomore at FSHS. This will be her first year on the journalism team as a photographer. Isabelle loves taking photos and is involved with the cross country and track team.

Keren Pery is in the her 10th school year, and 1st year in journalism. During the winter her favorite activity is snowboarding, as in the summer she enjoys surfing. She lives with her two loving parents, older brother and fluffy...

Maya Pavlyak is the Online Editor-in-Chief for FSJournalism. She has been on staff every year of high school. She also enjoys photography, painting, baking, and hanging out with friends.

Olivia Nagel is going to be a sophomore in high school in the upcoming 21-22 school year. Olivia is excited to participate in journalism this year as a reporter, and can't wait to tell the stories of students in this upcoming...

Maya Lee is a Sophomore photographer at FSHS this year. She also plays tennis and travels in her free time. She loves photography and really enjoyed being a part of journalism this year.

Devon Janus is within the designers in journalism. She aspires to be an artist and go to SCAD.

Cici Hunter is a Junior at FSHS. She's in her third year of Forensics and Debate, plans on being a second year soccer player, and is a first year constituent of Free State Journalism, Link crew, National Honors society, and the...

Jake is a sophomore this year at FSHS. He participates in tennis, and cross country. Outside of school, Jake enjoys outdoor activities, and being with friends.

Gracie Coleman is a sophomore and it is her first year being involved in journalism. She likes to read, write, and listen to music. When she's not in school she spends time with her family and friends.

Caroline is a first year multimedia journalist with skills in design, literature, film, and live performance. She is the current assistant drum major, and Vice President of thespian club. Outside of Free Sate, Caroline is a professional...

Maddie Base is a senior at FSHS, and a Lawrence native. She participates in Track & Field, LINK Crew, and NHS. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, as well as enjoying nature.

Nate Ankenbauer is a reporter on staff. In his spare time he enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with his little brother.

Emma Marie Holsclaw is the Editor-In-Chief of the yearbook at FSHS. They also are a board member for the League of Women Voters and a Trainer at Freddys Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. Most of Emma Marie's day is spent at their...

Gus loves to draw, read and collect figures/figurines. They also love music and writing poems as well.

Hannah De Guzman is not only a senior and designer on staff, but a nature enthusiast, an aspiring bird-watcher and a casual chess player. She enjoys reading, skateboarding, gardening and both playing and listening to music. As...

Karmina Douglas is in her third year of working with Free State Journalism, with two years as a photographer and one as a photo editor. She is also a member of Free State's track team as a sprinter and jumper. As a senior, she...

MK Shultz is the head copy editor on journalism and this is her third year on staff. Outside of journalism, she is the president of thespian club, captain of the improv team, and involved in choir, NHS, LINK crew and DND club....

Nisa Khosh is a Reporter and Assistant Copy Editor for FS Journalism this year. In addition to Journalism, in school, Nisa is involved in NHS, LINK Crew and Girls Swim and Dive. Outside of school, Nisa is involved in teaching...

Emma Hardesty is a senior and this will be her third year as photographer on the FSJ staff. She is also involved other activities at Free State besides journalism such as Choir, Avid, National Honors Society, Key Club, Pre-Med...

Ella Marshall is in her third year on journalism staff and does design and photography as well as being a Co-Editor of the yearbook this year. Ella is a senior at Free State and participates in Cross Country, Track and NHS. She...

Brooke Burgess is the social media editor on staff. She first joined journalism as a reporter when she was a freshman. Outside of FSHS, Brooke dances ballet with the Lawrence Ballet Theater.

Baya Burgess is a Senior and on her fourth year of journalism staff. She is a photo editor and a photographer at FSHS. Burgess enjoys dancing, traveling, painting, writing, snowboarding, hiking, and photography.

Addie Driscoll is a Senior at FSHS, she currently holds the position of Photo Editor. This is her second year being in journalism. Outside of the journalism room you can find Driscoll playing with her dogs, watching the sunset,...

Isis Norris has been on staff for four years. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper. She enjoys looking at bears, crocheting and gardening.