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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

Free Press Online
Ceci Bennett

Ceci Bennett, Captions Editor

Ceci is a junior and Captions Editor for Free State Journalism. Her goals for this year are to get better running endurance, improve her photo skills and learn as much as she can. Outside of journalism, she is a part of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, cross country, track and field and a myriad of clubs. Outside of school, Ceci loves to play piano, read tons of books, go camping and walk her dog, Teg.

All content by Ceci Bennett
Collected from Vingolf Recordings.

REVIEW: “A Matter of Time” by Laufey

Ceci Bennett, Captions Editor
September 19, 2025
Collected from Magnolia Pictures. Design by Baila Love.

REVIEW: “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley”

Ceci Bennett, Captions Editor
September 5, 2025
Playing the trumpet, junior Logan Simons participates in the band camp performance on Aug. 5.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Camps

Julia Velasco and Nathan Kramer
August 18, 2025
Singing Jackson 5's "I Want You back," Freshman Penelope All points to the audience.

PHOTO GALLERY: Choir Pops Concert

Ceci Bennett and Owen Gerrish
May 21, 2025
On the opening day of the farmer's market, a family waits as their crème brûlée is prepared.

[Photo] FEATURE: Harvesting Connections

Meredith Shryock, News Copy Editor
May 21, 2025
Standing together, the 2025-2026 news editor staff, Nathan Kramer, Maria Mosconi, Phoebe Morris, Rakshan Ossen, Evie Chancy, Lauren Jackson, Cecilia Bennett, Lucas Smith, Julia Velasco, and Meredith Shryock, welcome you to their first issue.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: News Editors

Nathan Kramer, Maria Mosconi, Phoebe Morris, Rakshan Ossen, Evie Chancy, Lauren Jackson, Ceci Bennett, Lucas Smith, Julia Velasco, and Meredith Shryock
May 19, 2025
Volunteers at Deerfield Elementary help to spread mulch and prepare gardens for planting later in the spring.

PHOTO GALLERY: National Honor Society Fourth Quarter Meeting

Ceci Bennett, Kinley Gigous, and Nathan Kramer
April 2, 2025
Junior Annah Steele accompanied the Free State Chamber Choir.

PHOTO GALLERY: All City Choir Concert

Nathan Kramer and Ceci Bennett
February 6, 2025
Head night custodian Dale Cowhart works during his shifts.

[Photo] FEATURE: Staff Spotlights

Eula Heriford, Ebi Hegeman, Phoebe Morris, and Mallory Thompson
November 15, 2024
Working at his desk, security guard and Best of Lawrence winner Dee Kemp calls over school support dog Wayne.

[Photo] FEATURE: Best of Lawrence

Delaney Bayliss, Assistant Social Media Editor
September 26, 2024
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