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Education June 30, 2023 - 4:00 am

KU Chamber Choir to travel to Greece for choral competition, festival

by Maya Hodison

KU’s top choir is preparing to travel to Greece next week for a competition and festival where choirs from around the world will share each other’s cultures and love of choral fine arts.

Education June 27, 2023 - 1:13 pm

KU theatre and film graduate earns award from department, plans to continue career in Chicago

by Maya Hodison

Diego Rivera-Rodriguez thinks back to 2019 when he first witnessed the KU theatre and dance department’s iconic season opener tradition. He had no idea that he would graduate four years later as the recipient of the award tied to that 65-year tradition, he said.

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Education May 24, 2023 - 10:44 pm

Free State High School graduates challenged to find ‘clarity in moments of darkness’

by Cuyler Dunn

As the sun set behind the Free State High School press box on Wednesday night, the light created a backdrop nearly as beautiful as graduate speaker Solie Edison’s speech to his fellow graduates. 

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education May 23, 2023 - 10:41 pm

Lawrence High graduates, like their school building, emerge stronger than they were 4 years ago

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence High School graduates found themselves, like their school building, thrown into disarray during their high school years. But the building and graduates had one thing in common: they made it through the challenges stronger than before.

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Education May 19, 2023 - 2:05 pm

C-Tran Program graduates celebrate, surrounded by family and friends

by Chloe Anderson

Friends and family of C-Tran Program students gathered at Lawrence school district offices Friday morning to celebrate the program’s five 2023 graduates. 

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Education May 17, 2023 - 10:41 pm

Native American Student Services honors graduating seniors; history made with eagle feather dedication

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence High School senior Inila Brave is set to give a speech at her school’s commencement ceremony next week, an honor that she said the Lawrence school district’s support program for Native American students helped prepare her for.

Education May 11, 2023 - 5:14 pm

Former students honor Lawrence High School math teacher Matt Ellis with teaching award

by Cuyler Dunn

In the halls of Lawrence High School, math teacher Matt Ellis will always be known for his collection of ties that he features throughout the school year. Now he’ll also be known as the winner of a teaching award that reflects his connection with his students.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 9, 2023 - 4:34 pm

Native American students participate in cultural activities through Lawrence school district’s support program

by Maya Hodison

Out of the 574 federally recognized tribal nations in the United States, approximately 120 are represented within the Lawrence school district, Kenny St. Pierre told school board members on Monday.

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Education May 8, 2023 - 8:41 pm

Free State wins fourth-straight forensics state title; Lawrence High takes fourth place

by Cuyler Dunn

Free State High School took home its fourth-straight state forensics title over the weekend, and Lawrence High School finished in fourth place. Both schools sent multiple entries to the finals.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 3, 2023 - 6:55 pm

High-fives, loud crowds encourage student-athletes in Lawrence school district’s adaptive triathlon

by Tricia Masenthin

Middle and high schoolers and their supporters brought their school spirit to Lawrence High School on Wednesday to celebrate athletes of all abilities during the fourth annual Pat Grzenda Triathlon.

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