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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

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[Photo] Possible Repurposing of Black Box

Jackson Barton, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2016
Coach Duncan calls a timeout during an away game. This is Duncan's last year of coaching for the girls basketball team.

[Photo] Bryan Duncan Resigns as Girls Basketball Coach

Evan Frook, Reporter
April 26, 2016
The end of the semester can feel overwhelming as workloads increase.

[Photo] Middle of school year affects students in different ways

Sydney Gard and Darby Gilliland
January 23, 2016
Dating has changed a lot since the Gen X generation. “People don’t really go on dates anymore,” senior Ethan Kallenberger said.

[Photo] Students discuss the new theme in today’s relationships

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor
January 23, 2016
Former president Bill Clinton speaks at the Lied Center to a full house. He was presented with the Dole Leadership Prize for providing leadership that inspires others. “I always liked Clinton; I admired his intelligence,” teacher Marsha Poholsky said. “He is the only president in recent memory that had a balanced budget.”

[Photo] Former U.S. President discusses the importance of cooperation

Maame Britwum, Online Editor
December 15, 2015
At halftime, Lawrence Superintendent Rick Doll addresses the vandalism that occurred days before the 2014 FS vs LHS football game.

[Photo] Superintendent Rick Doll announces his retirement

Libby Stanford, Maame Britwum, Online Editors
November 23, 2015
Editors Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling are supportive of the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality.

[Photo] Co-Editors in chief reflect on recent marriage equality decision

Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling
October 27, 2015
New principal, Myron Graber, talks to editor, Trenna Soderling, about Free State. "I love this school, it is a very unique environment, I really enjoy being here," Graber said.

[Photo] New principal opens up on history, plans for the future

Trenna Soderling, Co-Editor in Chief
October 12, 2015
Trenna Soderling is this year's Editor in chief of the Free Press. She is looking forward to her senior year.

[Photo] Co-Editor in Chief discusses the new changes in senior year and beyond

Trenna Soderling, Co-Editor in Chief
October 9, 2015
Co-Editor in chief, Sydney Gard, poses of a photo in the commons. Gard is looking forward to her senior year.

[Photo] Editor in Chief shares her opinions on senior year

Sydney Gard, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2015
Science teacher Joanna Romito coaches sprinting for Free State. "I want to make sure we all feel like we are a team, and that no one's out there doing anything individually," Romito said. Romito succeeded previous coach Kyle Ellis after he took a job at Washburn Rural.

[Photo] New sprinting coach Joanna Romito’s experience promises success

Ryan Liston, Online Editor in Chief
May 6, 2015
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[Photo] Students explore college credit opportunities

Trenna Soderling and Sydney Gard, Reporters
April 28, 2015
Agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America sponsor Laura Priest will resign at the conclusion of this school year.

[Photo] Agriculture teacher, Future Farmers of America sponsor Laura Priest to resign

Ryan Liston, Online Editor in Chief
April 13, 2015
Zach Moore is an intern for the IT department at Free State. He fills work orders and helps Mr. Romero the main IT technician for Free State. "I tend to work for an Hour after school," Said Moore.

[Photo] The IT Crowd: Students aid with school tech problems

Ryan Liston, Online Editor in Chief
March 11, 2015
Senior AJ Zarnowiec

[Photo] The road to Encore

Libby Stanford, Reporter
March 10, 2015
Hanna Koontz And Juna Murao Discuss Feminism and how it relates to Free State. Feminist club had its first meeting Monday January 26th. "I'm very excited," says freshman Juna Murao. "And think it will be something good for the school."

[Photo] New Young Feminists’ Club aims to create safe space for discussion, action

Lauren Brittain, Reporter
February 9, 2015
Alexa Harmon-Thomas, Jessica Ferguson, Maddie Dieker and Olivia Hodison sign their letters of intent.

[Photo] Student-athletes sign with NCAA Division I schools

ryan liston, co-online editor-in-chief
February 23, 2014

First FSHS Talent Show

sam goodwin, reporter
January 13, 2014

School plans building expansion

sam goodwin, reporter
November 12, 2013
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