J. Wilsons Banner
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 student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online
All content by Nicola Santangelo
Mason works on his verses in the studio.

[Photo] Interview: Senior opening for rapper Ugly God

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2017
Nsantangelo_fantasyfootball (1 of 4)

[Photo] Firebird Fantasy: Week 5

October 11, 2017
Standing firm in the hallway, Evan Cornell and Will Cook create the perfect play.

[Photo] Firebird Fantasy: Week 1

September 9, 2017
Juniors Charlie Newsome and Will Cook laugh in front of the Firebird statue. The two were elected Student Body Presidents for the 2017-18 school year.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Student body co-presidents address their experiences, priorities

Charlie Newsome and Will Cook
April 27, 2017
Margaret Uhler and Kahler Wiebe harmonize. "You have to work on your range and harmonies," Uhler said. "Like you have to learn how to sing close harmonies around people that you don’t normally sing with."

[Photo] Singers sacrifice schedules for annual Encore audition

Mia Peters, Reporter
February 7, 2017
Margaret Clark and Bailey Culbertson wait for first hour to start. There are currently 28 students enrolled in IPS.

[Photo] Intrapersonal Skills returns to traditional curriculum

Chris Pendry, Reporter
February 3, 2017
Leah Wethington, Grace Patchen, Kate Odgers, Isabel Carey, Maggie Ziegler, Erin Cushing, Kylie Hawkins, Sydni Beeley and Caroline Kirk pose for a team photo. The junior team claimed victory after the sophomore team forfeited.

[Photo] Powder Puff Football dominated by junior team

October 4, 2016
Juna Murao is a sophomore and an avid member in the Environmental Club. Next year she’ll become one of the copy editors for the journalism staff. She’s mainly interested in environmental science, writing and art history.

[Photo] Future copy editor describes experience of being biracial

Juna Murao
April 1, 2016
NSantangelo_fashionshow-(13-of-13)ONLINE

[Photo] First independent Fashion Show sparks excitement among participants

Chloe Board, Reporter
February 18, 2016
In 2006, Free State had graduation rates in the 80s. Now that number reaches the mid-90s. Programs such as AVID and Can We Talk have been credited with increasing this number.

[Photo] Lawrence schools and district hope to raise graduation rates

Trenna Soderling and Reagan Sullivan
February 6, 2016
Prepping for their Valentine's Day carnation sales, junior Katie Lane and freshman Tylee Harrell display their recently finished banner.

[Photo] Clubs aims to create a sense of community

Allie Knapp and Trenna Soderling
February 3, 2016
Special education teacher Will Severson walks Zoe the service dog up to school. He brings his dog to school every day.

[Photo] School therapy dog provides support for students

Sydney Gard, Editor
November 30, 2015
Nsantangelo_Brownbag-(6-of-10)ONLINE

[Photo] Online editor reflects on her experience as a brown bag fashion model

Maame Britwum, Co-Online Editor
November 6, 2015
During Friday lunch periods, math teacher Samantha Newlin gives out prizes to students in exchange for their Talon Tickets. Students have the opportunity to earn school supplies or Firebird t-shirts depending on the amount of tickets they turn in.

[Photo] Co-Online Editors discuss the new CI3T “Talon Tickets” policy

Libby Stanford and Maame Britwum
November 3, 2015
Every year the school board sets goals for equity, excellence and engagement. This year these goals include a look at what the district can do to help LGBT+ students to feel comfortable in the school environment. For example, the option to use the bathroom for the gender a student identifies as.

[Photo] USD 497 adds new equity goals

Madi Engnehl-Thomas, Reporter
October 22, 2015
Load More Stories