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Education January 21, 2022 - 6:28 pm

Lawrence’s high school debate teams compete at State, reflect on season

by Emma Bascom

Lawrence high school debate teams recently competed at the State tournament, completing the season and another year of remote competitions.

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Lawrence Life January 21, 2022 - 3:28 pm

JD Woods caps off his college football career, commits to NFL dreams

by Maya Hodison

Star football player and community organizer Ja’Darius “JD” Woods, 24, moved to Lawrence when he was 10 years old and quickly dove into the youth sports scene. He’s shattered records and earned a multitude of honors since, but he hasn’t limited his influence to the football field.

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Education November 30, 2021 - 10:43 am

Lawrence High orchestra director receives outstanding high school music teacher honor

by Tricia Masenthin

A Lawrence High teacher has been named an outstanding music educator for the northeast Kansas region.

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Education November 1, 2021 - 5:07 pm

Lawrence High student’s photos capture moldy biscuits, pink chicken on cafeteria trays

by Tricia Masenthin

Spoiling biscuits, expired milk, soggy sandwiches, food that looks uncooked inside. Since the school year started, junior Gabriella Wakole and her friends have complained about the quality of food and lack of meal choices in the Lawrence High School cafeteria.

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Education October 26, 2021 - 4:04 pm

Lawrence High School science classes create a city-scale solar system

by Lucie Krisman

Allie Lippe-Mackey likes her Lawrence High School students to learn by doing. So rather than just quiz them on planets, she had them build a whole solar system.

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Education October 14, 2021 - 3:06 pm

Lawrence high schoolers develop leadership skills at Rotary summer academy

by Tricia Masenthin

Three Lawrence high schoolers were honored at the school board’s Monday meeting for being selected to attend the noon Lawrence Rotary Club’s 2021 summer Rotary Youth Leadership Academy.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education October 8, 2021 - 9:45 am

Construction project at Lawrence High School to culminate in ribbon cutting, alumni Hall of Honor ceremony Saturday

by Tricia Masenthin

As an extreme makeover of Lawrence High School nears completion after a two-year renovation, the public is invited to view the Chesty Lions’ new digs.

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Education October 4, 2021 - 5:14 pm

Lawrence Schools Foundation celebrates 4 high school seniors as champions of the arts

by Tricia Masenthin

Four accomplished young artists — Free State High School seniors Matt Chappell and Devon Janus and Lawrence High School seniors Ashton Rapp and Rachel Schmaus — have been honored as the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s 2021 Student Champions.

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Education September 16, 2021 - 6:44 pm

2 Lawrence High School seniors earn special recognition from College Board

by Lawrence Times

Two seniors from Lawrence High School have earned special recognition from The College Board for academic excellence, according to a news release from Lawrence Public Schools Thursday evening.

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Education September 16, 2021 - 9:29 am

Douglas County boasts 12 National Merit Semifinalists

by Lawrence Times

A dozen students of Douglas County high schools have earned the prestigious title of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, according to a news release from the organization.

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