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Education May 24, 2022 - 1:32 pm

Free State’s Sam Rabiola wins $10,000 excellence in teaching prize from Lawrence Schools Foundation

by Tricia Masenthin

Sam Rabiola, English teacher at Free State High School, has won the 2022 Special Award for Excellence in Teaching, also known as the Bobs award.

Education May 24, 2022 - 11:04 am

Sunflower first-graders proudly present their donation to feathered friend from Operation Wildlife

by Tricia Masenthin

A unique guest visited Sunflower Elementary on a mission. The kestrel falcon’s task: Pick up a donation from Jessica Brown and her first grade class.

Molly Adams / The Lawrence Times
Education May 21, 2022 - 3:11 pm

Students celebrate graduating from Lawrence Virtual School, ‘where everyone can find a home’

by Mackenzie Clark

Dozens of Lawrence Virtual School graduates crossed the stage to collect their diplomas Saturday, and dozens of others not present in person were celebrated along with them.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education May 15, 2022 - 4:47 pm

KU graduates celebrate finishing college careers that were ‘upended by a global pandemic’

by Mackenzie Clark

A stormy morning made way for smiles, champagne and just enough sunshine Sunday afternoon as the University of Kansas graduates of 2022 celebrated all that they’ve accomplished.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life May 13, 2022 - 8:04 pm

Photos: La Estrella celebrates opening new Lawrence location

by Lawrence Times

The owners of La Estrella, the restaurant and tienda mexicana, held a grand opening Friday to celebrate opening their new, larger Lawrence location.

Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Education May 13, 2022 - 3:49 pm

Haaland, national leaders stress importance of history and representation during Haskell commencement ceremony

by Andrea Albright

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland called the graduates who attended Friday morning’s commencement ceremony at Haskell Indian Nations University “a dream that our ancestors had.”

Arts & Events May 13, 2022 - 1:07 pm

Lawrence Arts Center adds new performance, rehearsal, gallery and storage space in major expansion

by Mark Potts

Almost from the moment it was launched nearly 50 years ago, the Lawrence Arts Center found itself scrambling for space. Now, it may have solved its space problems.

Lawrence Life May 12, 2022 - 4:39 pm

Liberty Hall stage reconstruction project earns award from Lawrence Preservation Alliance

by Maya Hodison

Liberty Hall holds so many years’ worth of stories and experiences that it’s almost as if the structure itself is alive. That’s why General Manager Dean Edington II refers to the building’s aura as “the spirit of the hall.”

Education May 8, 2022 - 1:13 pm

Lawrence students take state championships in Speech and Drama; Free State takes 3rd consecutive title

by Lawrence Times

Students from Free State High School, Lawrence High School and Bishop Seabury Academy all have state champions to celebrate following a successful weekend.

Education May 6, 2022 - 1:58 pm

Free State High School student’s photo wins Great Shot contest

by Mackenzie Clark

Addie Driscoll, a senior at Free State High School, has won first place in a national photo contest for a joyful photo of her lemon beagle, Maizie Jo.

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