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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

Savannah Reeb

catherine prestoy, reporter May 14, 2013

When clicking on the the Twitter profile “@getmeabible”, a picture of Savannah Reeb pops up with an overlapping word background that says “I Want More of Jesus”. Scrolling down, there is an abundance...

Lauren Comella

catherine prestoy, reporter May 14, 2013

When Lauren Comella first walked through the front doors of Free State near the end of her junior year, her initial thought was that the school was a bit bigger than the little Kansas school she had imagined. Before...

Jessica Babler

Jessica Babler

sydney moreano, reporter May 14, 2013

For junior Jessica Babler, being involved is an understatement. From her 0-7 schedule to her three sports, to her NHS membership, one might say she constantly remains busy. “I’m a mess. I’m always...

“It’ll Be Alright” in the Limelight

catherine prestoy, reporter April 19, 2013

From April 18-20, Free State thespians are taking over the Black Box. Students write, direct and act in plays that range from comedic to dramatic genres. “It’ll Be Alright,” a play written and...

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@FSGrowUp: How Anonymous Accounts Are Harming Students

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief April 9, 2013

Many students seem to be under the impression that, “If you don’t have anything nice to say about someone, just say it anonymously on Twitter.” So, this is where we’re headed. Hiding behind more...

ffa members alongside advisor, laura priest

FFA and the School Garden

ciara sayler, reporter March 12, 2013

Senior Markus Roberts knows a lot about farming and participating in today’s agriculture. From the business aspects of sales and profits to the nitty gritty of planting, the treasurer of Future Farmers...

Maria Carrasco, Reporter March 6, 2013

Due to inclement weather, Diversity Club’s annual Martin Luther King Assembly was cancelled. The big extravaganza is now a small get together for all students, families, and friends. Since they couldn't...

Boys Varsity Basketball Travels to Wichita for State

Boys Varsity Basketball Travels to Wichita for State

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief March 5, 2013

For the first time since 2007, the boys varsity basketball team will be heading to state in Wichita on Wed., March 6. In the boys’ sub-state finals against Olathe East--the game that allowed the team...

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

sarah lieberman, reporter February 28, 2013

Last year sophomore Alison Prather filled in the bubbles on her Matchmaker form and turned it in with minimal expectation. A few days after Valentine’s Day, Prather logged onto Facebook to find a message...

Free State Girls Varsity Basketball 2013

Free State Girls Varsity Basketball 2013

darian koenig, photographer February 25, 2013

To: Techies Re: Another Use for Cellphones

To: Techies Re: Another Use for Cellphones

katie guyot, co-editor-in-chief January 31, 2013

The first task I accomplished over winter break was to misplace my cell phone. At least, I assume I lost it on the first day of break. It could have been the day before, or the day before the day before,...

iPad

Technical Overload

ciara sayler and katie guyot January 31, 2013

When math teacher Danira Flores sees cell phones glowing on her classroom desks, she doesn’t confiscate them. In fact, she encourages them. That’s because she knows her Algebra and Pre-Calculus students...

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