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

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Claire Heinritz

Claire Heinritz, Yearbook Managing Editor

Claire is a senior and a Managing Editor for the Free State Talon. Outside of journalism, she is involved in golf, track and field, National Honor Society and Women in STEM. In her free time, Claire likes to read, bake and hang out with her friends.

All content by Claire Heinritz
Illustration by Ava Talbott

FEATURE: Chilly Challenge

Claire Heinritz, Yearbook Managing Editor
May 19, 2025
Digital illustration by Willow Marable

FEATURE: Art Blooms

Claire Heinritz, Yearbook Managing Editor
October 3, 2024
Sarah Podrasky and her son enjoying an embrace.

FEATURE: Two Peas in a Pod

Claire Heinritz, Yearbook Managing Editor
August 15, 2024
Student scrolls on banned TikTok.

NEWS: TikTok Stops Ticking

Claire Heinritz, Reporter
April 18, 2024
With the large quantity of games during March Madness, restaurants and bars schedule workers more to account for the influx in customers March Madness brings.

FEATURE: Working Through March Madness

Claire Heinritz, Reporter
March 29, 2024
Former baseball player Brady Kern.

SPORTS: Springing into the Season

Claire Heinritz, Reporter
March 8, 2024
Standing in front of 0 hour forensics, junior Anwen Williams presents her poster board regarding gasoline.

NEWS: Prepping to Take Flight

Claire Heinritz, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Fans cheer on Kansas University football in their game against Texas Tech on Nov. 11.

NEWS: Raised Ticket Prices

Claire Heinritz and Evie Chancy
January 24, 2024
Smiling, senior Sophie Racy stands for a photo. Racy has competed as a member of the Speech and Debate team for 4 years, earning numerous medals along the way. “I think that these awards serve as a representation of the work I've put into the activity and I was given them because the people around me in the community see that” Racy said. (Caption by Gregory Mayhew)

FEATURE: Racy-ing to the Top

Claire Heinritz, Reporter
January 23, 2024
Melissa Smith holds her Lied Center award. Smith has been working in music education for the last 32 years, and teaches at both Free State and West Middle School currently.

FEATURE: Impactful Individual

Claire Heinritz
November 9, 2023
Two hands exchange money, signifying the Writers Guild of America and their strike for increased pay and improved working conditions.

FEATURE: The End of the Hollywood Writers Strike

Claire Heinritz, Reporter
October 12, 2023
At the Club Fair, senior and president Jaelizza Garcia promoted the Animation club. At Animation Club, they watch cartoons, animes, and other animated shows. They also play games, eat snacks, and discuss topics relating to animated shows. They have some big things planned this year, including trunk-or-treat, a bake sale, and a trip to the theaters. “My favorite memory from the club was our trip to Tous Les Jours last year,” Garcia said.

FEATURE: Annual Club Fair Sparks Student Interests

Claire Heinritz, Reporter
September 26, 2023
When a student enters the school late, they must enter through the office and type in their student ID to receive a slip that indicates their time of entry.

NEWS: Teachers Enforce a New Tardy Policy

Claire Heinritz
September 18, 2023
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