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

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

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Practicing, seniors Colby Stuler, Owen Börk, Kouri Demelash, Anders Benson, and Felix Mueller sing in preparation for their upcoming Encore performance.

FEATURE: Singing In Seattle

Michael Harding, Reporter March 3, 2026

The Free State Choir program is preparing to take a trip up to Seattle, Wash., for an opportunity to get a broader sense of the music scene that Seattle has to offer, while also performing at multiple...

Digital illustration by Jaime Stone

FEATURE: Rhythm of the Legacy

Lauren Jackson, News Copy Editor February 20, 2026

Since the school’s opening, the choir department has put on an annual spring performance: Encore. In the months leading up to the performance, juniors and seniors form, rehearse and audition groups to...

Freddy the Firebird singing like our chamber choir birds. Digital illustration by Abbie Veeder

FEATURE: Chamber Choir Chosen For KMEA

Odelia Colvin, Reporter March 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated since the original press release for corrections. For the first time in nine years, Chamber Choir was offered the opportunity to perform at Kansas Music Educators...

During their opening song, “Lift You Up,” the cast sets the energetic atmosphere with the upbeat number.

FEATURE: Encore Lives On

Phoebe Morris March 30, 2023

On March 23, 24 and 25, upperclassmen choir students performed the 25th Annual Encore. With help from choir teachers Joshua East and Olivia Henning, the Lawrence community looked forward to seeing these...

On Feb. 23 the All-State Choir stands outside the Century II Convention center, where they rehearsed and performed. Photo contributed from Joshua East.

FEATURE: Singing to State

Conrad Hill March 21, 2023

After months of preparation, the chamber choir performed for the Kansas Music Educators Association at Wichita with the entire All-State choir on Feb. 25. Chamber choir first started practicing early...

On Feb. 7, 2023, Free State High School’s Chamber Choir and Lawrence High School Concert Choir sang at the annual All-City Choir Concert. Students from both high schools and middle schools put months of dedication into the concert. Among the songs they learned and performed, Alleluia by Jake Runestad was an audience favorite.

FEATURE: All City Choir Inspires With Song

Evie Chancy February 18, 2023

After hours of rehearsals, the combined choirs from Lawrence Public high schools and middle schools took the stage in the annual All City Choir event at the Lied Center on Feb. 7. The show consisted...

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