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Arts & Events April 27, 2022 - 11:47 pm

Lawrence High School’s Showtime returning to the stage

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence High School choir members have been hard at work rehearsing for the first Showtime since the pandemic hit.

Education April 25, 2022 - 6:58 pm

Firebirds and Lions earn top awards, qualify for national competition during weekend speech and debate tournament

by Lawrence Times

Twenty competitors from Free State and Lawrence high schools are heading to Kentucky in June for the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Courtesy of Milo Bitters
Arts & Events April 16, 2022 - 5:56 pm

Student-led group Hang12 curates shows with goal to elevate young Lawrence artists

by Cuyler Dunn

Hang12, a student-led curatorial board run out of the Lawrence Arts Center, plans and runs art shows and art-centered community events with the goal of elevating young artists from the Lawrence area. 

Contributed Photo
Education April 15, 2022 - 5:46 pm

High school gymnasts, coach want answers from Lawrence school district about program’s future

by Tricia Masenthin

Lawrence High freshman Adriel Lamer could envision her future when the gymnastics season started last fall. But since December, whether the sport will continue during the 2022-23 school year in the Lawrence school district has remained uncertain.

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 28, 2022 - 10:56 pm

Photo: Lawrence High School’s annual Pops Show

by Andrea Albright

Lawrence High School’s annual program features the Treble Choir and Tenor/Bass Choir, and sophomore members of the Concert Choir and Bellissima.

Contributed and file photos
Education February 22, 2022 - 8:33 pm

Lawrence High School journalism adviser named Kansas Master Teacher

by Lawrence Times

Barb Tholen — “life-changing” journalism adviser and graphic design teacher, whose classroom students call “a magical place” at Lawrence High School — has been named a Kansas Master Teacher. 

Courtesy of Kenna McNally/The Budget
Education February 19, 2022 - 4:00 am

Lawrence High newspaper editor credits staff after being named state journalist of the year

by Andrea Albright

High school senior Cuyler Dunn might appear to be just starting out on a career in journalism, but those who know him best were not surprised this week when the Kansas Scholastic Press Association named him the state’s Student Journalist of the Year.

David McDermott/Contributed Photo
Education February 15, 2022 - 6:40 pm

Lawrence high school students outperform competitors in forensics, debate

by Andrea Albright

After a weekend of success, it’s hard to argue that Lawrence’s high school debate and forensics teams aren’t among the best, both regionally and nationwide.

Mac Moore / The Lawrence Times
Education February 4, 2022 - 11:58 pm

Photos: Lawrence High School Winter Court 2022

by Mac Moore

Lawrence High School students crowned their Winter Royalty of 2022 during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game Friday night.

Contributed Photos
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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