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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

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Griffin McDonnell

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter

Griffin is a sophomore and is entering his second year on staff as a reporter. Outside of journalism, he plays basketball for Free State and enjoys watching sports. Outside of school, he loves hanging out with family and friends.

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Arm in arm, the Varsity Baseball team celebrates their win at 6A Kansas State Championship. They won 7-1 against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, May 30.

SPORTS: Firebird Glory

Rakshan Ossen and Griffin McDonnell
August 18, 2025
Getting ready to launch, sophomore Sadie Reynolds participates in discus for Free State Track and Field.

SPORTS: Breaking Discus Barriers

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter
May 21, 2025
A football rests atop a pile of belts and flags, provided by the KC Chiefs for the flag football clinic on April 9, 2025

SPORTS: Girls Grit

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter
May 19, 2025
Pointing at the screen, teacher Bailey Whitefield guides her geometry class through a math problem.

PROFILE: Welcoming Whitefield

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter
April 24, 2025
USD 497 bakery in Pinckney Elementary

NEWS: District Opens New Bakery

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter
April 19, 2025
NEWS: Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Against Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LVIX

NEWS: Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Against Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LVIX

Rakshan Ossen and Griffin McDonnell
February 10, 2025
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