Nine Lawrence high schoolers qualify as National Merit semifinalists
Nine Lawrence high school seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Nine Lawrence high school seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
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Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence is hosting an open house Thursday. The event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Twenty-three seniors from Bishop Seabury Academy graduated Thursday evening, with younger classes joining in the annual Stepping Up ceremony.
“The 23 members of the Class of 2026 received acceptances to 72 different colleges and more than $8.6 million in scholarship and institutional grant offers,” Bishop Seabury Academy writes.
Bishop Seabury Academy will host an open house Thursday where visitors can tour the building, meet the faculty, explore the curriculum, learn about tuition assistance and more.
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Seventeen seniors at Bishop Seabury Academy graduated Thursday evening alongside their peers and loved ones with a Commencement and Stepping Up ceremony.
“The 17 members of the Class of 2025 have received 120 acceptances to 80 different colleges and were offered more than $10 million in four-year renewable scholarships and institutional grants,” Bishop Seabury Academy writes.
Pancho Metz / Lawrence Times
Ceremonies are beginning this week for graduates from Lawrence high schools and specialized programs, and KU’s commencement is set for Sunday.
Free State High School claimed the 6A four-speaker state title over the weekend, besting some of the top debaters in the state for the Firebirds’ first debate state championship since 2019.
Bishop Seabury Academy is hosting a community open house Thursday, to include school tours, tuition assistance info, an overview of the school’s individualized college counseling and more.
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