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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

The Spotlight

Noah's Kenn-istry

Noah’s Kenn-istry

gavin spence, reporter January 25, 2013

Junior Noah Kenn sees science everywhere. “Science produces all kinds of crazy stuff that’s interesting,” Kenn said as he pointed out a window. “Those cars deal with science, these windows deal...

Out of 113 Free State students their preferences are shown above

Future of Music

ryan liston, reporter January 24, 2013

Music is an art that is as old as anyone can remember, yet it never stays the same. Along with the sound, the business also has changed in the music world. Junior Evan Barnes attributes some of the...

Students get their groove on at Free State's Winter Formal 2012.

Death of School Dances

rosemary newsome, reporter January 22, 2013

In the hours leading up to winter formal, many students’ schedules involved grooming, photo taking, dining out, and spending time on a party bus. The party bus’s destination, however, was not actually...

Free State Homecoming 2012

Free State Homecoming 2012

darian koenig, photographer/designer January 10, 2013

One Stroke of Inspiration

One Stroke of Inspiration

catherine prestoy, reporter December 14, 2012

Walking into the art room at 6 p.m. on a Thursday night greeted by an enthusiastic group of artsy, inspired teenagers, Rachel Downs begins to explain the wintery woods inspired backdrop for the winter...

Holiday Volunteers Brave the Cold for Charity

Holiday Volunteers Brave the Cold for Charity

grace oliver, reporter December 10, 2012

With winter break almost upon us, students are winding down, packing for road trips and getting ready to settle down for a carefree week-and-a-half of freedom. However, in the midst of all this flurry...

photo courtesy of alex cataudella

Students Turn Dreams Into Reality

hannah reussner and rosemary newsome, reporters December 10, 2012

Backstage in the wings, she hears her name being introduced. She’s on. It’s time. Senior Alena Ivanov thrives in the spotlight. With each comedy act she performs, she furthers the realization that...

Picture courtesy of Tax Credits

Scholarships Require Citizenship

grace oliver, reporter November 13, 2012

Senior Cecilia Quintana has studied in the United States as an international student since she was nine years old. Quintana knew no English when she came from Paraguay to America in fifth grade. Determined...

photo courtesy of Vectorportal

The Road After High School

kyra haas and ryan liston, reporters November 13, 2012

Mary Gregory Sophomore Mary Gregory doesn’t want to be here for the rest of her life.  She would cry if she couldn’t go somewhere else for college. Her grandparents want her to go to school...

Kolbe, of The College Board

Kolbe, of The College Board

maria mckee, reporter November 13, 2012

Senior Kolbe Murray travels across the country, staying in fancy hotels and meeting important people. These are perks of being a high achieving student. Murray is a member of the College Board’s Advisory...

photo by darian koenig

Academic Dishonesty

rosemary newsome, reporter November 9, 2012

Cheating isn’t just for slackers anymore. With constant evaluation from peers, teachers, parents and coaches, students feel extreme pressure to fulfill expectations. “[I feel] pressure from everyone...

photo by darian koenig

Commitment for Success

hannah reussner, reporter November 8, 2012

Kennedy Kirkpatrick: Basketball  Senior Kennedy Kirkpatrick is home free. To start off year next year as a freshman in college, she is signing for a division one basketball school at Bowling Green University...

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