Free State High School

Education May 29, 2024 - 3:59 pm

A moment in Lawrence: Free State grad honored with P.E.O. scholarship

Free State High School graduate Becca Craft has been selected for the P.E.O. STAR scholarship from the Lawrence chapter.

Education May 17, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Free State High School thespian earns rising star award

by Lawrence Times

In recognition of her impact on her theatre troupe, Free State High School sophomore Ebi Hegeman has earned a rising star award.

Education May 15, 2024 - 10:35 am

Lawrence, Free State and more graduations coming up

by Lawrence Times

Graduations are coming up fast for high school seniors and more in Lawrence. Here are the whens and wheres for the big celebrations.

Education May 6, 2024 - 10:43 am

Free State High School takes 5th-straight state speech championship; LHS finishes 5th overall

by Lawrence Times

Free State High School has won its fifth straight KSHSAA 6A state speech championship, and two students won three individual championships. Lawrence High School came in fifth overall.

Education May 1, 2024 - 2:27 pm

Free State High School theatre students nominated for Blue Star Awards

by Lawrence Times

For artistry shown in their fall production, Lawrence theatre students have been nominated in seven Blue Star award categories, including Outstanding Ensemble.

Education April 22, 2024 - 5:56 pm

Free State sweeps speech and debate national qualifier; Lawrence High qualifies 7

by Cuyler Dunn

Free State High School’s forensics team dominated the speech and debate national qualifier, winning all four sweepstakes awards and seeing nine students punch their tickets to the national tournament. Lawrence High qualified seven students for nationals.

Education April 11, 2024 - 6:30 am

KU students from Lawrence, Olathe selected as Goldwater Scholars

by Lawrence Times

University of Kansas juniors Cecilia Paranjothi, of Lawrence, and Kit Savoy, of Olathe, have been chosen as Goldwater Scholars.

Education March 26, 2024 - 6:14 pm

Free State junior achieves highest national speech and debate honor

by Maya Hodison

Free State High School junior Anwen Williams has reached a prestigious milestone after scoring in more than 375 rounds of speech and debate competition so far.