Starting out at a new school is difficult enough, it’s even harder when it’s your first year at public school and your a foot taller than almost everyone else. Josh May moved to Lawrence from Derby, Kansas in the summer of 2009.
After being homeschooled since kindergarten, Josh and his parents decided to enroll in public school, however Josh says the transition has been easy. He is the oldest of eight kids, four of whom were recently adopted. Josh’s younger brother Jesse is a sophomore at Free State.
Josh plans on playing basketball at Free State and is optimistic about the upcoming season. Basketball has been a part of Josh’s life since he was five and hopes to pursue at career in athletics. So far Josh has enjoyed the diverse community at Free State. Josh also enjoys reading and eating Mexican food.
![During the cross country campout, senior Greta Barnett runs the Rim Rock Course. Every year the cross country team travels to Rim Rock to run the course and promote team bonding. “The campout is such a great way to start the season and first build the [Free State Cross Country] community,” Barnett said.](https://www.fsfreepressonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Velasco_XCcampout_9_06.jpg-18-1200x620.jpg)
![After receiving advice from her students, orchestra director Judy Erpelding marks her music. Although the director normally makes the artistic decisions, Erpelding will often consult her students and hear their opinions on what sounds good and what they should try out. “[The students] are the heart of the program, not me,” Erpelding said. “I know they will carry that on and I will miss them. Making great music with them, being able to challenge them, taking their inspiration.”](https://www.fsfreepressonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Roust_Erpelding_5_11_23-600x900.jpg)
