Beautiful and within driving distance, Colorado is a popular destination for many Kansans. On July 24, seniors Josh Hodge, Garrett Frank, Carl Hoppe and recently graduated Caleb Francis loaded up a car...
Six months ago, I received a small forest of college mail, all advertising how the Princeton Review ranks their college as a top liberal arts school or how their 200-plus clubs make them have a diverse...
kyra haas, online co-editor-in-chief
• August 23, 2013
A geometry and consumer math teacher who student taught at Free State last semester and graduated from the University of Kansas in May.
An associate choir director with a masters degree in choral conducting...
ryan liston, co-online editor in chief
• May 14, 2013
Doing sports in high school is not uncommon among the student body; doing four, however, is. Freshman Sam Skwarlo competes in football, wrestling, track, and baseball throughout the course of the year.
Skwarlo...
ryan liston, co-online editor in chief
• May 14, 2013
Social Studies teacher Matt Frost feels that as a teacher it is his duty not only to teach a subject, but to teach life skills that students will use even after high school.
“It’s my responsibility...
Olivia Koh seems to have friends everywhere, always waving and smiling in the halls.
Koh juggles a hectic schedule everyday with Chamber Choir, orchestra, StuCo, dancing, as well as volunteering with...
kyra haas, online co-managing editor
• May 14, 2013
Ever since her parents enrolled her in lessons as a small child, sophomore Eliza Anderson has loved and excelled at swimming. Anderson was only nine years old when her swimming instructor suggested she...
Contrary to popular belief that nice guys finish last, for Kelly Leatherman being nice doesn’t mean she finishes last. In fact, she was nominated for one of the most 50 influential people at Free State...
For junior Jessica Babler, being involved is an understatement. From her 0-7 schedule to her three sports, to her NHS membership, one might say she constantly remains busy.
“I’m a mess. I’m always...
Known for his energetic personality and “Kelly Clarkson sass”, Sam Hay brightens the Free State hallways. Hay attributes his energetic personality to his seven years of acting, claiming that it helped...
It’s hard to find a title endearing enough to describe Peggy Nelson. Her official jobs are facilitating the chinese learning lab and being a prevention specialist, but her effect on Free State has...
ryan liston, co-online editor in chief
• May 14, 2013
As a cartoonist, Jacob Hood hopes that his artwork helps Free State students find humor in the often dull days of high school.
“... I think that if I can give the school something that is carefree and...
