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Adele Erickson imparted some advice from a fortune cookie to her fellow Lawrence High School graduates: “One must look back to learn to look forward.” The Chesty Lions Class of 2025 graduated Tuesday night.
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Ceremonies are beginning this week for graduates from Lawrence high schools and specialized programs, and KU’s commencement is set for Sunday.
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A parent dropped off a gym bag that contained a gun for a Lawrence High School student, according to an email the principal sent school families Tuesday afternoon.
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Sunshine and temps in the low 60s were a welcome contrast to arctic wind chills a week ago. Still, that combination proved a bit deceptive Thursday afternoon as students and educators took the Special Olympics Polar Plunge outside Lawrence High School.
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Lawrence High School senior Suzana “Zana” Kennedy was named the state’s student journalist of the year Monday during a surprise ceremony at the school.
Several Lawrence High School student artists earned awards at a regional competition, including seven whose works were selected in the top 1% of all submissions.
Free State High School claimed the 6A four-speaker state title over the weekend, besting some of the top debaters in the state for the Firebirds’ first debate state championship since 2019.
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A local mother has transferred her kids in and out of Lawrence Public Schools within one semester because of incidents jeopardizing their safety and well-being — most recently, the district’s handling of a threat against her son.
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Mike Jones, Lawrence High School band director, has earned the 2024 Outstanding Band Director Award from the Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association.
Two Lawrence High School students have earned national YoungArts awards, acknowledging them as promising creatives of their generation.
