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Fight the Cycle

April 24, 2018
Consultant Tajma Stetson (Michael Tolbert) applies lipstick to Angela Mansbury (Scott Ireland) to prepare for the evening gown contest.

Bringing on the Men

February 6, 2018
A photo of Dr. Anthony Lewis included with the district press release.

Lawrence Board of Education selects new superintendent

January 30, 2018
Ruth and Chris pose with some of their mentors and LHS candidate Hasiya Asuku. Names L to R... Ruth, Monica Dittmer (one of Ruth’s mentors), Kendra Noll-Schierer, Laura Wagner (one of Ruth’s mentors), Colby Wilson, Chris, Lindsay Simms (one of Chris’s mentors), Hasiya Asuku (candidate from LHS), Amy Hill and Trei Dudley.

Junior declared Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year

January 29, 2018
Interim superintendent Dr. Anna Stubblefield opens the evening conversation with district accomplishments since the previous conversation last January. Attendees were handed sticky notes to write an issue they wanted discussed on.

District hosts second Community Conversation, administrators absent

January 19, 2018
Livestream: Band of Angels surprise

Livestream: Band of Angels surprise

December 12, 2017
Junior Gabriel Leverette uncases his new trumpet for the first time. Purchasing the instrument himself would have been impossible according to Leverette.

Band students gifted new instruments, scholarships from Band of Angels

December 12, 2017
Mason works on his verses in the studio.

Interview: Senior opening for rapper Ugly God

November 10, 2017
Sophomore Ashton Mcknight and fellow protestors block a car from entering the Burger King parking lot. The car eventually forced its way through, but left immediately afterwards.

[PHOTO] Community members protest Burger King after senior's controversial firing

November 8, 2017
Prominent Black Lives Matter Lawrence member Caleb Stephens argues with area director Anthony Robinson.

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November 8, 2017
Michael McKinney-Scott livestreams the demonstration and deliberation with area manager Anthony Robinson. His Facebook livestream attracted thousands of viewers.

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November 8, 2017
Storm surges seep into an office complex in Houston. Over 6 days, the storm dumped 27 trillion gallons of rain over Texas and Louisiana.

Hurricanes affects students, families

October 17, 2017
Homecoming candidate Teddy Carttar attempts to light the fire. Due to the wood being wet, the fire was unable to remain lit.

Gallery: Homecoming Parade and Bonfire

September 21, 2017
Librarian Leslie Campbell and principal Myron Graber attempt the light the bonfire. The fire wouldn't stay lit Monday night.

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September 21, 2017
The Free State marching band performs at the bonfire. The band performance followed a show by the student band

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September 21, 2017
Senior football players Gage Foster, Gabe Del Valle, Gabe Clark, Jalan Robinson, Taylor Royal, Caden Johnson, Tanner Cobb, Jake Rittman, and Bo Miller ride the senior football float. The float was a decommissioned firetruck with a working horn and siren.

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September 21, 2017
Junior Sophie Johnson and freshmen Emily Bial carry the Free State Theater banner in the homecoming parade. A float for the musical

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September 21, 2017
FCCLA members Caroline Kelton, Joplin Kean, Kaya Shafer, and Anna-Maya Hachmeister

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September 21, 2017
Coach Kelly Barah speaks with the team before the game begins. The Firebirds won 5-4 in overtime.

Boys varsity soccer dedicates overtime win to Keith Loneker

September 12, 2017
Class Size Breakdown

Class Size Breakdown

September 3, 2017
A large crowd gathers in South Park for the Sunday night vigil. The vigil was hosted by The Resistance LFK.

Alumni attend Charlottesville vigil, show solidarity

August 16, 2017
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August 16, 2017
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August 16, 2017
Finnelly keeps an eye on the @LawrenceKS_PD twitter feed while working. The account had over 35,000 followers.

Drew Finnelly: the man behind @LawrenceKS_PD

July 29, 2017
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July 29, 2017
Pie perspective

Pie perspective

June 14, 2017
Ladybird's industrial mixer is important in maintaining a constant output of pie dough.

The bakery

June 14, 2017
A chocolate cream pie in the display case cooler. Because of their staggered production scheduled, this pie took four days to complete.

The pie

June 14, 2017
A blackberry pie sits on the counter. All fruit fillings were made in house at Ladybird.

The philosophy

June 14, 2017
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June 14, 2017
Lemon cream pie is cooled in the refrigerated display case. Cream pies take considerably less labor than the fruit pies according to Heriford.

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June 14, 2017
Coconut cream pie. Ladybird sold whole pies, as well as by the slice.

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June 14, 2017
Stuart Strecker receives the $10,000 check from Lawrence Schools Foundation board of director's president Scott Morgan. This year is the Bobs Award twentieth anniversary.

[PHOTO] Spanish teacher selected for Bobs Award by Lawrence Schools Foundation

May 16, 2017
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