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Students walked out of Lawrence and Free State high schools Tuesday to protest ICE. They were joined by middle schoolers, teachers, college students and community members of all ages.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Free State High School was honored Friday with a banner from the Special Olympics, recognizing the school for cultivating an inclusive space for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Craig Butler was known for far more than the bass heard in the words he spoke. He also helped many Lawrence youths find their own voices.
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Free State High School theatre students will take “The Addams Family: School Edition” on the road after being selected as one of five schools statewide to participate in the Kansas Thespian Festival.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Several Free State High School students claimed national awards for reporting, photojournalism and design, and a local journalism instructor netted the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest honor for educators.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Free State High School students celebrated their historic performing arts award during halftime of the Firebirds’ football game Friday night.
Nathan Kramer
Free State High School has won a statewide award for excellence across all performing arts programs for the second time, marking a first in the award’s history.
Free State sophomore Moses Minor, 15, recently completed his first ultramarathon. While he accomplishes his running goals, he encourages others to join and stay active to their abilities.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Local wildlife appeared and wildflowers were in bloom on Sunday as community members toured the decade-old Free State High School prairie.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
An open house Sunday at Free State High School’s prairie will celebrate 10 years of a restoration project there.
