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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 27, 2025 - 7:01 pm

Shivers abound as Lawrence students, educators take a cold dip, raise $18K for Special Olympics

by Tricia Masenthin

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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Education January 31, 2024 - 4:20 pm

New venue, portable pool to host Lawrence Polar Plunge fundraisers

by Tricia Masenthin

There’s a fundraising competition heating up among Chesty Lions that will culminate with a chilly dip in a pool and, if organizers meet their goal, $10,000 for Special Olympics Kansas.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education March 1, 2023 - 5:08 pm

Lawrence High, Quail Run Elementary students unite for inclusion at assembly 

by Tricia Masenthin

Quail Run third grader Caitlin Bartlow showed her eagerness when visitors from Lawrence High School called for audience members to participate during an assembly Wednesday morning.
“Is it my turn to be included?” she asked.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Education February 8, 2023 - 4:14 pm

Lawrence High students, staff gear up for icy-cold swim in support of Special Olympics

by Tricia Masenthin

Brrrr! The weather forecast calls for a low temperature near 20° the night before Lawrence’s annual polar plunge. Lawrence High School teacher Susie Mička just hopes organizers won’t need an ice axe to clear the frigid water for Sunday’s event.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education September 13, 2022 - 10:26 am

Lawrence High to assist Special Olympics film crew with national inclusion campaign

by Tricia Masenthin

The efforts of students in Lawrence High’s Interpersonal Skills class have not gone unnoticed. Students will be under the bright lights Wednesday when a Special Olympics film crew visits the school.

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