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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

A Coach's Coach: The Life and Legacy of Bob Lisher

A Coach’s Coach: The Life and Legacy of Bob Lisher

Jax Egan, Sports Editor December 18, 2018

It’s not common for one person to stay at one job for 22 consecutive years. It’s even less common for one person to live in one place their entire life. But don’t tell Bob Lisher that. After...

Filling the Expocentre, Trump supporters find their seats to catch a clear view of signs advertising "Promises Made, Promises Kept". The arena was filled to capacity of 10,000, forcing some viewers to stand in the back and some to be denied entry to the event.

Trump’s MAGA rally supporting Kobach draws protesters

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2018

After receiving a text message from Trump’s campaign advertising his “Make America Great Again” rally in Topeka, Kansas, people were able to make requests online for a free ticket to attend the event....

Standing with superintendent Anthony Lewis, principal Myron Graber, and Truity Bank representative Tim Mock, math teacher Alyssa Barratt recieves a check for two hundred and fifty dollars.

Math teacher Alyssa Barratt receives district level Horizon Award

Corinne Scales, Reporter November 15, 2018

Going above and beyond her fellow first year teachers, Alyssa Barratt was awarded the district Horizon Award for Secondary Teachers. Not all teachers have opportunity to receive this award—only teachers...

Journalism Staff 2018 Chicago Trip

Journalism Staff 2018 Chicago Trip

Katie Diaz, Videographer November 10, 2018

Game Preview: Free State vs. Manhattan

Game Preview: Free State vs. Manhattan

Ahmed Jakmouj, Sports Reporter November 9, 2018

Following a 51-27 victory over Haysville Campus in the second round, the 10-0 Firebirds look to take down the 9-1 Manhattan Indians. Last season, Free State was eliminated in this round of the playoffs...

Game Recap: Free State vs. Haysville Campus

Game Recap: Free State vs. Haysville Campus

Hayden Robinson, Co-Sports Editor November 7, 2018

Taking care of business on their home field yet again, the Free State football team brought their record to 9-0 by defeating Haysville Campus, 51-27.  Coming off a 61-point effort last week against...

Game Preview: Free State vs. Haysville Campus

Game Preview: Free State vs. Haysville Campus

Jax Egan, Co-Sports Editor November 2, 2018

After handily defeating the Wichita North Redskins by a score of 63-18, the Firebirds will now face opponent Haysville Campus in the second round. The Haysville Colts finished their regular season...

Female students relate to new student resource officer Shelby Frazier

Female students relate to new student resource officer Shelby Frazier

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2018

Having been on the police force her entire career, Officer Shelby Frazier has experienced many years of rigorous training and hazardous situations while working on the street. Despite her dedication...

Technology takes over classrooms

Technology takes over classrooms

Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter October 28, 2018

As virtual learning becomes more popular, the Lawrence School District voted in 2017 to give students personal laptops which they can use for the duration of the school year.  By using certain tools...

Game Preview: Free State vs. Wichita North

Game Preview: Free State vs. Wichita North

Jax Egan, Reporter October 26, 2018

After beating Lawrence High School in the final game to complete an undefeated season, the Firebirds will take on a struggling Wichita North in the first round of the 6A State Playoffs. The exact same...

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