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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

Athletes balance practices, games, schoolwork

Juna Murao and Trenna Soderling November 28, 2015

Freshman Emma Yackley has a full schedule of all advanced classes, including two math classes. Additionally, she’s a dedicated soccer player. In order to juggle school and sports, she often stays up...

Revealing the scar left from the surgery to repair his aneurysm, junior Thor Lyche anticipates needing yearly brain scans for the rest of his life. "I still can't work out, but I'm getting off medication so I can focus on school," Lyche said.

Junior shares story of aneurysm, support

Maria Carrasco, Print Managing Editor March 11, 2015

It began with light headaches that became so severe junior Thor Lyche found it difficult to walk or stand. It finally became intolerable on Dec. 21, and Thor’s mother took him to get a CAT scan at Lawrence...

Carson Ziegler, Adam Ziegler and Jack Ziegler

Family influence leads to swimming trio

Catherine Prestoy, Online Managing Editor February 11, 2015

Senior Jack Ziegler positions himself on the starting block, waiting for the signal to send him plunging into the pool with only one thought in mind: break the record. One stroke after the other, Ziegler...

Seniors Carson Bowen, Scott Frantz and Michael Georgie sign to play sports at their college of choice. Bowen, Frantz and Georgie were all players for Free State's football team. "The positive is that we are able to recognize the accomplishments of our student-athletes and celebrate their continued participation at the college level," Athletic Director Mike Hill said.

New athletic signing day policy a possibility for future

Hala Hamid, Reporter February 9, 2015

As senior student-athlete Eliza Anderson finally decided she wanted to sign to the University of Rhode Island for swimming and diving, she had the freedom to choose when and with whom to sign with, within...

Senior Jack Ziegler breaks school record

Erin Friedrichsen, Reporter December 16, 2014

Listen as senior Jack Ziegler talks about breaking the 50 meter freestyle school record.

Senior Sydney Moreano and sophomore Payton Gannaway jump to block a spike from Bishop Miege during a match on Oct. 15.

Athletes reflect on fall season, look forward to winter

Trenna Soderling, Reporter December 3, 2014

Season in Review: Gymnastics The gymnastics team finished the season defending their state title for the third time in the last four years. This was also the second consecutive title for the girls. “(People)...

Boys swimming team success motivates girls team

hala hamid, reporter March 10, 2014

Facing a pool of clear blue water, sophomore Ethan Kallenberger appears deadly calm. In the moments leading up to swim meets, Kallenberger does his best to get his mind off the race and relax. “I try...

Embarrassing Stories

Embarrassing Stories

newspaper staff December 16, 2013

We’ve all had our share of embarrassing moments. Whether they were minor mishaps or major blunders, no one can deny that they have accidentally and, potentially hilariously, committed a social faux pas....

Splashing Success

Splashing Success

hannah moran, reporter January 20, 2012

“When I’m on the blocks, I say, ‘It’s go time,’” sophomore Canaan Campbell said. “I just tell myself ‘I can do it!’ I’ve put in the effort. When the gun goes off, I react. I don’t...

A Day in the Life of Reilly Moore

kim c December 6, 2010

When I asked Reilly Moore if I could shadow her for a day, I had only a slight idea of what I was getting myself into. I knew she was our student body president, a member of Chamber Choir, Chamber...

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