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Free Press Online

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

Archives 2018-2019

Head choir director Hilary Morton announces resignation

Head choir director Hilary Morton announces resignation

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2019

After being head director of the school’s choir program for 13 years, Hilary Morton has announced her resignation from the position after this school year. Living in Lawrence her entire life, Morton...

Student artists promote work on social media

Student artists promote work on social media

Brooke Burgess, Reporter March 29, 2019

Finding new ways to display content via social media, artists are able to share their creations more easily than ever. Instagram can be a useful tool for any artist, as it allows them to present their...

Student Council brings awareness to eating disorders within the school

Student Council brings awareness to eating disorders within the school

Brooke Burgess, Reporter March 19, 2019

In an effort to raise awareness for eating disorders, Student Council gave out purple ribbons at lunch during the last week of February. They encouraged everyone to wear purple on Thursday, February...

Firebirds suffer season-ending loss in State basketball tournament

Firebirds suffer season-ending loss in State basketball tournament

Jax Egan, Sports Editor March 9, 2019

While maybe not as easily as in previous seasons, for the third consecutive year Coach Sam Stroh took his Firebirds to the state tournament, this time as the eighth seed. After a seemingly endless...

Sophomore Cole Anderson plays for all-dwarf basketball team

Sophomore Cole Anderson plays for all-dwarf basketball team

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2019

Born with Achondroplasia—a genetic disorder which causes dwarfism—sophomore Cole Anderson has always been different from his peers. While his appearance is a large part of his identity, Anderson stands...

Photo Gallery: Bowling

Photo Gallery: Bowling

Maya Pavlyak, Photographer February 26, 2019

As an expression of her individual faith, Sara Pavlyak wears a rosary bracelet representing her Christian values.

Students express religion through accessories

Brooke Burgess, Reporter February 18, 2019

Faith can be expressed through having or wearing something that represents a religion. For these three students, these items serve as a symbol of their values and a reminder of their beliefs. Kaitlyn...

Firebirds' Favorite Couples

Firebirds’ Favorite Couples

Katie Diaz, Videographer February 15, 2019

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