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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sarah Henning’s upcoming sports romance for young readers will reward close attention from locals, who might pick up on some hometown allusions.
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.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Free State High school graduate Elle Cormaney offered a gift of new shoes to the graduating Class of 2025 — not a physical pair, but a pair offering a lesson for the Firebirds to run to create their futures.
Free State High School senior Anwen Williams added to her impressive list of forensics accomplishments by claiming a national championship in extemporaneous speaking over the weekend.
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.
