The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget

The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget

The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget

2023-2024 Staff

Danny Phalen
LHSBudget.com Co-Editor in Chief

Danny Phalen

I am a third year reporter and videographer on staff. When I am not doing journalism work I do student council, cross country, video production, and attend school events. As Co-Editor in Chief of the LHS Budget I am excited to...

Jack Tell
LHSBudget.com Co-Editor in Chief

Jack Tell

As the co-editor in chief of LHSBudget.com, I'm looking forward to leading our publication during my senior year. My goal is to continue our tradition of award winning journalism and serve the LHS student body responsibly. When...

Sama Abughalia
The Budget Co-Editor in Chief

Sama Abughalia

This is my third year on staff and my first year as an editor in chief. Although I’m really only trained as a photographer I hope I can learn new skills as a mediocre designer and possible a sub-par writer. I am very involved...

Natasha Torkzaban
The Budget Co-Editor in Chief

Natasha Torkzaban

In my third year on journalism staff, first year on the Budget, I have taken on the role of Co-Editor in Chief of the print publication. I’m very excited to lead our award-winning publication this year alongside my incredible...

Zana Kennedy
The Budget Co-Editor in Chief

Zana Kennedy

I am going into my second year on staff as Co-Editor in Chief of the LHS Budget print publication, and I’m ready to help this publication rise to the occasion. When I’m not knocking out stories or planning the latest issue ...

Maeslyn Hamlin
Red and Black Co-Editor in Chief

Maeslyn Hamlin

I'm a third year editor of the Red and Black and this year I'm an editor in chief. When I'm not working on the newspaper I'm usually at work. I work two jobs, play lots of music, and I've pole vaulted in track for three years....

Maya Smith
Red and Black Co-Editor in Chief

Maya Smith

I am a second year editor-in-chief of the Red and Black Yearbook and have been on staff for three years. I am considered a jack of all trades - I take photos, write, design, and do lots and lots of live reporting. When I’m no...

Declan Patrick
Social Media Co-Editor in Chief

Declan Patrick

I'm the Co-Editor in Chief of social media, this is my fourth year on staff and first as an editor in chief. I specialize in design and have extensive experience with Adobe Indesign and Illustrator as well as most of the other ...

Finn Lotton-Barker
Social Media Co-Editor in Chief

Finn Lotton-Barker

I'm a fourth-year staffer and second-year editor-in-chief for the journalism program. I have worked as a writer, reporter, designer, website editor-in-chief, and social media editor-in-chief in my time on staff. I have placed...

Jonas Lord
Managing Editor

Jonas Lord

My name is Jonas Lord and this is my third and final year in journalism. I'm a managing editor who has primarily worked as part of the LHS Budget, all while contributing to the yearbook and social media. When I'm not working on...

Lydia Folks
LHSBudget.com Photo Editor

Lydia Folks

I'm a second year photographer on staff. This year I am taking on the role of photo editor of LHSBudget.com. When I am not taking pictures I am playing softball or participating in 4-H.

Brandon Parnell
The Budget Design Editor

Brandon Parnell

As a third-year designer on staff and design editor for The Budget, my role is to make sure every page, illustration, and graphic is ready for publishing. Outside of designing, I like math, playing the cello, cooking, and spending...

Maison Flory
Red and Black Photo Editor

Maison Flory

I'm a third-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I am not taking pictures, I am showing my animals in 4-H and play club and school soccer.

Beatrix Johnson
Red and Black Managing Editor

Beatrix Johnson

I'm the managing editor of the yearbook, and a second year designer on the journalism staff! Outside of the journalism staff, I'm involved in choir, and theatre. In my free time I'm usually listening to music or hanging out with...

Bryndal Hoover
Social Media Photo Editor

Bryndal Hoover

I am a first-year editor for the Budget and a second-year photographer for the LHS journalism staff. I absolutely cherish capturing our memories from high school in photographs. At school events, you can be sure to find me lurking...

Owen Ackley
Captions Editor

Owen Ackley

I'm in my second year on staff and am looking forward to my new role as captions editor. Outside of journalism I enjoy reading, hanging out with my friends and playing basketball.

Koen Myers
Senior Ads Editor

Koen Myers

I am a second year designer and editor of Red & Black senior ads. I am a member of the LHS Baseball team, and in my free time I'm an avid outdoorsman.

Karen Cruz Santos
Reporter

Karen Cruz Santos

I'm a first-year writer and reporter on the journalism staff. When I'm not reporting, I'm learning French, attempting to play soccer, studying or spending time with friends.

Ketkhame Sukcharoun
Reporter

Ketkhame Sukcharoun

My name is Ketkhame Sukcharoun. I am half Laos and half Cambodian. I enjoy video games and managing the girls wrestling team.

Miles Wade
Reporter

Miles Wade

I’m in my first year of journalism. When I am not learning new things, I enjoy fishing.

Marcus Souders
Reporter

Marcus Souders

I'm a first-year writer on the journalism staff. When I'm not writing, I enjoy playing violin and viola or playing baseball, and watching football whenever it's on.

Juliet Outka
Reporter

Juliet Outka

I am first year staffer, and am beyond excited to be a part of this community! In addition to journalism, I am part of the cross country team, theater, and the choir program. I am eager to tell the stories at LHS that aren't given...

Avery Sloyer
Reporter

Avery Sloyer

I'm a third year reporter and writer on staff. When I'm not writing I enjoy reading, listening to music and spending time with my friends.

Ava Lee
Reporter

Ava Lee

I'm a second-year reporter on the journalism staff. When I'm not working on a story, I'm playing tennis or practicing guitar. I enjoy watching High Fidelity with Zoe Kravitz and mastering my cold brew recipe.

Rhubarb Brubacher
Reporter

Rhubarb Brubacher

I'm a second-year reporter on the journalism staff. Outside of school, you'll find me making lattes at Sunflower cafe, dancing in Lawrence Ballet Theatre, and watching terrible movies with my friends.

Anne Woolverton
Reporter

Anne Woolverton

I'm a second year reporter for The Budget. When I'm not crafting perfect stories, I love uphill biking, skipping rocks, and taking care of my pet crabs.

Ruby Flanner
Reporter

Ruby Flanner

I'm a first-year reporter for LHSBudget.com. When I'm not working for the journalism staff, you can probably find me at an ice skating rink.

Alexis Clark
Reporter

Alexis Clark

I’m a second year reporter on staff. When I’m not reporting, I read books, play double bass, paint and study french.

Jada Big Eagle
Reporter

Jada Big Eagle

I'm a second-year reporter on the journalism staff. When I'm not reporting, some of my favorite activities are baking, gardening, fashion, painting, and sewing clothes.

Kellar Musser
Reporter

Kellar Musser

Im a second year reporter/editor of lhsbudget.com. I spend the majority of my time working at a vet, dancing at Lawrence Arts Center or with friends.

Caleb Carver
Reporter

Caleb Carver

I'm a second-year reporter on the journalism staff. Outside of journalism, I love to bike, read, and study Spanish.

Sparrow Mock
Reporter

Sparrow Mock

I'm a first year reporter for the journalism staff. Even though I am excited to report this year I will also be doing APUSH homework, hosting DND, and writing my book this year. My goals for this year is getting through junior...

Lylah North
Reporter

Lylah North

I'm a first year reporter on the journalism staff. When I'm not out asking questions, you can find me with my friends, walking shelter dogs, or at the mall.

Aaliysah Lanning
Reporter

Aaliysah Lanning

I'm a first-year reporter on the Journalism staff. Outside of journalism, while I'm not spending the evenings on assignments, I'm playing tennis, volunteering for everything and anything, going to the movies, and spending too...

Neva Livingston
Reporter

Neva Livingston

I'm a senior and second year writer/reporter on the journalism staff. I play for the girls tennis team, and participate in the studio/portfolio class here at LHS.

Mimi Rosado
Reporter

Mimi Rosado

I am a first-year writer on the journalism staff. When I'm not writing, you can find me at the gym or hanging out with my friends. I am very excited to be on staff this year, and excited to work alongside my peers.

Delaney Haase
Reporter

Delaney Haase

I'm a second year writer and reporter on the journalism staff. In my free time, you'll usually find me at softball practice, singing, acting, and hanging out with my friends.

Channing Morse
Reporter

Channing Morse

I'm a third year reporter on staff. Outside of journalism I play tennis, swim, and love shopping and hanging out with friends.

Ashlyn Tell
Reporter

Ashlyn Tell

I'm a first-year writer on the journalism staff. Outside of journalism, I love to ride my bike, cook, and spend time with friends.

Ethan Hanratanagorn
Reporter

Ethan Hanratanagorn

I'm a second-year reporter and a first-year photographer. In my spare time I do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, workout, and hang out with my friends.

Wrenner Anderson
Photographer

Wrenner Anderson

I'm a first year photogropher. In my free time, you can find me playing my guitar or at the skatepark.

Lola Brown
Photographer

Lola Brown

I am a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking photos, I'm doing colorguard, Model UN, studying or working at the Arts Center.

Jeffrey Clark
Photographer

Jeffrey Clark

I’m a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I’m not taking pictures, I am attending Royals game and hanging out with family members.

Aaminah Ahmed
Photographer

Aaminah Ahmed

I'm a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. Outside of journalism, I'm involved in Student Council and enjoy spending time with my friends.

Piper Journey
Photographer

Piper Journey

I'm a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking pictures, I'm on the court playing volleyball at LHS or studying.

Kennedy Glasgow
Photographer

Kennedy Glasgow

I'm a first year photographer on the LHS journalism staff. Outside of school I play volleyball, I'm co-owner of the organization Project Giveback, and treasurer of NCL Lawrence class of 2026.

Cymone White
Photographer

Cymone White

I am a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. Whenever I am not snapping pictures, you could possibly catch me listening to music, studying Spanish or Haitian Creole, or preparing for an upcoming debate tournament.

Nyasia Ramos
Photographer

Nyasia Ramos

I am a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. I play basketball and also run cross country.

Andie Garrett
Photographer

Andie Garrett

I am a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking pictures, I am on the field running cross country and track as a state qualified athlete.

Selah Wolfe
Photographer

Selah Wolfe

I am a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking photos, I do color-guard, aerial dance, track, and I love baking.

Aminah Kaeser-Wadud
Photographer

Aminah Kaeser-Wadud

I'm a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. Outside of journalism, I play soccer on the LHS team and I enjoy reading and love animals.

Silas Brush
Photographer

Silas Brush

I'm a first year photographer for the Red and Black yearbook. When I'm not weighed down by incredible amounts of schoolwork, I love to take recreational pictures and engage in other artsy activities.

Eliza Naumann
Photographer

Eliza Naumann

I'm a second-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking pictures, I'm working at PetWorld, playing tennis, or crocheting in my free time.

Ellie Goans-Heinz
Photographer

Ellie Goans-Heinz

I'm a second-year on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking pictures I'm working at Presbyterian Manner, walking my dogs, or going to school events.

Ridley Beard
Photographer

Ridley Beard

I'm a second year photographer and videographer on staff. When I am not working on journalism I like to do sports like pole vaulting and rock climbing.

Audrey Stock
Photographer

Audrey Stock

I'm a first year photographer on the journalism staff. When i'm not helping out with journalism I'm in Acapella Choir and I also stage manage in the theatre program.

Fin Tholen
Photographer

Fin Tholen

I'm a second-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking photos, I study German and do martial arts. Last year, I won an award for my photography. If you're looking for me, you'll probably find me in room 306.

Stevie Pfeifer
Designer

Stevie Pfeifer

I'm on my first year of journalism staff. Outside of staff, I enjoy painting and drawing, along with reading.

Ruby Hull
Designer

Ruby Hull

As a first-year designer and illustrator for the journalism staff, I hope to provide a creative perspective on relevant issues. Outside of staff, I’m often singing in choir, practicing my mediocre piano skills, or working in...

Celeste Stinson
Designer

Celeste Stinson

I’m a first-year designer on the journalism staff. I love drawing and painting, as well as performing as a member of Lawrence Ballet Theatre.

Alexa Nauholz
Designer

Alexa Nauholz

I am a first-year designer on the journalism staff. When I’m not doing journalism, I play tennis for the school team and play club volleyball on a Lawrence team.

Harper Jay
Designer

Harper Jay

This is my first year being a designer on journalism staff. Outside of journalism I play tennis in and out of school, make jewelry, study Spanish and enjoy working as an entry-level carpenter.

Biko Williams
Designer

Biko Williams

I’m a first year designer for The Budget, but other than that, I mostly spend my time either pursuing some creative hobby or I’ll be hanging out with friends.

Lily Norton
Designer

Lily Norton

I am a first-year designer and illustrator for the LHS Journalism staff. When I'm not designing, you can find me playing the string bass, painting, collecting cards and working at Encore Café. I am also involved with several...

Jack LaRue
Designer

Jack LaRue

I am a first year designer on the journalism staff. I play sousaphone for marching band, the saxophone during concert season and I just recently picked up cello in the freshman orchestra.

Malcolm Paul
Designer

Malcolm Paul

I am a senior at LHS and this is my 2nd semester here at the school. I moved here from Lexington, Kentucky at the start of 2023. I play football at LHS, I also hoop to stay in shape. I'm excited for this class and ready to learn...

Oliver Reynolds
Designer

Oliver Reynolds

I'm second year designer on the journalism staff, out of school I'm either playing video games or playing bass guitar.

Presley Hoesch
Designer

Presley Hoesch

I'm a first year designer for the journalism staff. I'm a competitive gymnast so when I'm not at school, you can find me in the gym preparing for gymnastics meets. I'm also president for our class of mothers and daughters working...

Emily Allen
Designer

Emily Allen

I'm a third year designer, and do the other miscellaneous things needed for different publications. After school I work at Dillons or help around my house. I love to do the senior ads and know that I rock at them. If you ever...

Emily Hurd
Designer

Emily Hurd

I'm a senior and a third year designer for the journalism staff. When I'm not designing, I like to spend my time drawing and painting, listening to music, attending concerts, and reading books. I'm excited to spend another year...

Elise George
Designer

Elise George

I'm a second year designer on staff. Along with journalism, I enjoy film, writing, drawing, and baking. This year I look forward to helping create even more designs for the yearbook and newspaper.

Morgan Salisbury
Designer

Morgan Salisbury

I'm in my second year on staff and mainly focus on design. I enjoy hanging out, chilling, and petting my dog. :P

Arabella Gipp
Designer

Arabella Gipp

I am a second-year designer on the journalism staff. When I'm not designing, I play volleyball, listen to music, and watch Greys Anatomy.

Alaa Abourkis
Designer

Alaa Abourkis

I'm a second-year designer on the journalism staff. I'm excited to spend my senior year working in different programs part of LHS including journalism. When I'm not designing pages for the yearbook, newspaper, and other projects,...

Dylan Wheatman
Photographer and Videographer

Dylan Wheatman

I'm a second year photographer and videographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking pictures or videos I like to go to the gym, hang out with friends and family, and golf for fun!

Jean-Luc Esperance
Videographer

Jean-Luc Esperance

I'm a videographer on the journalism staff. I also love photography and art. I'm a very friendly person so never feel like you can't come up to me.