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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 25, 2024 - 10:39 pm

La’Ron Williams named 2024 Lawrence Youth of the Year

by Maya Hodison

Free State High School senior La’Ron Williams has been named the 2024 Lawrence Youth of the Year.

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Education January 20, 2024 - 5:39 pm

Lawrence Youth of the Year winner to be selected at community ceremony

by Lawrence Times

Three candidates will give speeches Thursday in front of family, friends and community members, and one will be selected as the 2024 Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year.

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence / Contributed photo
Education December 6, 2023 - 10:18 pm

Students, families of Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence receive 200 laptops

by Lawrence Times

Students and families involved in the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence on Wednesday received 200 donated laptops intended to boost access to the internet and the many tools and opportunities it provides.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education January 26, 2023 - 10:58 pm

Arabella Gipp named 2023 Lawrence Youth of the Year

by Maya Hodison

Reigning winner Arabella Gipp was announced as the 2023 Lawrence Youth of the Year winner Thursday evening. She vulnerably shared how she began living unapologetically in her identity and found her sense of belonging.

Education January 23, 2023 - 1:41 pm

Lawrence Youth of the Year winner to be selected at ceremony Thursday

by Maya Hodison

Five candidates will give speeches on Thursday evening in front of family, friends and community members, and one will be selected as the 2023 Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year.

Health September 30, 2022 - 1:39 pm

Youth-led resource fair, fun run this Saturday to raise awareness of mental health support in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

As Lawrence High School sophomore Arabella Gipp began to realize a personal disconnect with the mental health resources in the area, she could also see those around her were in the same boat. This prompted her to take action.

Education June 11, 2021 - 12:32 pm

Lawrence Boys & Girls Club petition cites safety, equity concerns in calls for reform

by Tricia Masenthin

A group of current and former staffers of Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence have launched a petition complaining of unsafe conditions, systemic inequity and mismanagement, and they’re demanding an overhaul of the organization’s programs.

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