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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

Civics teacher Laura Henderson gives a lecture to her Civics 9 class. "[Civics is] a mix of a bunch of different things and it's based out of the state government standards." Henderson said.

AP Environmental Science evaluated, Civics no longer required

Maddy Johnson, Reporter March 7, 2017

From offering reduced scheduling to underclassmen to new career pathways, many things are changing in USD 497 high schools. Starting next year, civics will not be a required course for freshmen; it will...

Junior Maddison Smith and counselor Joel Frederick discuss a schedule for senior year. Currently, only seniors are eligible for reduced schedule.

Possibility of reduced schedules for underclassmen

Maddy Johnson, Reporter March 1, 2017

Exhausted after seven semesters of work, senior Justin Siler is excited to have a reduced schedule this spring. “I feel like it’s a right as a senior because you have to wait and get that privilege,”...

1 in 1,000: Erica Lignell, equestrian

miranda davis December 1, 2009

Erica Lignell is a sophomore who has been riding horses since she was ten years old.  She took her experience with horses and used it as a way to give back. Spending time with people who have disabilities...

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