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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

Free Press Online

Taking the place of Brad Simon after his passing in mid December, new science teacher Mattithyah Tillotson takes over the classes previously taught by Simon. Tillotson majored in chemistry, general physics, and secondary education with a chemistry concentration at K-State University. "I’ve been a teacher assistant for chemistry labs and recitations for three years, I think, so I’ve taught, like, hundreds of college students," Tillotson said.

Recent graduate fills open science position

Sydney Gard, Reporter February 10, 2015

When science teacher Brad Simon passed away on Dec. 13, students and teachers wanted time to mourn. Finals, however, were only a week away, and Simon had AP Physics 1 and Chemistry classes scheduled for...

Science teacher Brad Simon takes his 8th grade class on a field trip in 1989. Simon died on Dec. 13 due to "heart problems."

Former students mourn physics, chemistry teachers death

Juliana Hill, Reporter December 19, 2014

Free State High School physics and chemistry teacher Brad Simon died on Dec. 13 at the age of 53. The cause of his death is uncertain, but it is speculated that it was a heart attack. He had taught for...

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...

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