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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

Rising to the surface, junior Sarah Masterson takes a breath between strokes.

NEWS: Skinner Fills Head Swim Coach Position

Grey Heiman May 15, 2023

After a triumphant 23 years of coaching the boys swim and dive team and 16 years of coaching the girls, head coach Annette McDonald will be passing the torch on to assistant coach Janna Skinner next season.  During...

Football team adapts to new leadership, upholds past priorities

Football team adapts to new leadership, upholds past priorities

Anthony Barberena, Sports Reporter October 6, 2019

The ambitions of Free State football have remained the same since its establishment: dominate competition and demonstrate sportsmanship. With past head coach Bob Lisher announcing his retirement last year...

Debaters qualify for national tournament

Debaters qualify for national tournament

gavin spence, reporter May 6, 2014

In the weeks leading up to the National Qualifier tournament, sophomore Linda Liu spent five to six hours a week in the debate and forensics room, preparing for Senate Congressional Debate. After researching...

Gymnastic Program Overcomes All Difficulties

Gymnastic Program Overcomes All Difficulties

hannah reussner, reporter January 24, 2013

Gymnastics is full of death-defying leaps, tangling twists and intricate routines on skinny beams.  Gymnasts throw themselves through the air and catapult at neck-breaking speeds. So, it' s not a surprise...

Khadre Lane: Small School Player

kimberly messineo, reporter May 14, 2012

“I just couldn't get over how many people are at Free State,” sophomore Khadre Lane said. Lane transferred from Bishop Seabury Academy during the middle of his sophomore year so he could experience...

Getting Down and Dirty

Taylor St. John, reporter June 11, 2009

For many students mud volleyball is a perfect excuse to get a little dirty. For many, but not for some Firebird athletes. Every year this muddy sport rolls around and each coach hopes and prays the same...

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