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

2022-2023 Staff

Ivy Feltz
Videographer

Ivy Feltz

First-year videographer on the journalism staff. I'm a trans girl who mainly plays video games and writes, but I have a lot of passion for taking videos.

Ridley Beard
Videographer

Ridley Beard

This is my first year as a videographer for LHS. In my off time from making videos, I enjoy playing sports and hanging out with friends. ...

Alden Parker-Timms
Videographer

Alden Parker-Timms

I'm a photographer and videographer for the journalism staff. When I'm not making videos, I enjoy playing soccer, playing video games, and playing music. ...

Logan Sheldon
Videographer

Logan Sheldon

I am a sophomore, this is my first year as a videographer in journalism. Other than journalism I enjoy playing baseball and wrestling. ...

Henry Keeler
Videographer

Henry Keeler

I'm a second-year videographer on journalism staff. I run the series Henry's Hot Takes, a somewhat surreal comedy series on the LHS Budget YouTube channel. I love the feeling working for hours on something that you can then show...

Hayden Houts
Videographer

Hayden Houts

I'm and an editor and chief for the lhsbudget.com, specifically in the video department. Although this is only my second year on staff, I have already compiled an impressive resume. I've competed and placed in numerous KSPA competitions...

Jack Tell
Sports Editor

Jack Tell

As sports editor for the Budget, I enjoy going to LHS sporting events and covering our players and teams. When I'm not writing, l prefer to be mountain biking, swimming, or reading. I'm looking forward to covering all sorts of stor...

Kellar Musser
Designer

Kellar Musser

I'm a first-year designer on the journalism staff. I also do girl scouts, work at a vet, dance at the Lawrence Arts Center, and study French

Morgan Salisbury
Designer

Morgan Salisbury

I'm Morgan, and this is my first year on staff. I'm a designer and videographer, and when I'm not working on school, I enjoy listening to music, hiking, and Beaver Creek, Canada.

Luke Havener
Designer

Luke Havener

I'm an artist. I paint and take photos and do music, and I'm quite cool.

Ethan Rayome
Designer

Ethan Rayome

I'm a first year designer on the journalism staff. I enjoy playing tuba and studying german....

Jessie Banh
Designer

Jessie Banh

I'm a first year designer on the journalism staff. I like to draw and do some creative things on my computer on my free time and they become my hobby. When I'm not drawing, I would study for my classes or hang out and take pi...

Sydney Boydston
Designer

Sydney Boydston

I'm a first-year designer on the journalism staff. When I'm not designing, I am drawing, watching tv, and sleeping....

Elise George
Designer

Elise George

When i'm not huddled in my bed at home, drawing or writing, I'm having my most fun here on the journalism staff, as a first-year designer. I know my ambition to create and provide awesome layouts and designs is going to push me t...

Emily OHare
Designer

Emily O’Hare

Im a designer and also random tasks worker for the journalism staff. when Im not running around doing things im usually writing my colossal story or snuggled up to my dog J.T Kurk....

Linelena Kohler
Designer

Linelena Kohler

Howdy, I am a designer for the journalism team here at LHS. I'm not always sure what's going on, but I am here for the ride. Outside of school I like to play video games and draw (so not too much different from my time on sta...

Peyton Ramsey
Designer

Peyton Ramsey

I'm a first year designer on the journalism staff. When i'm not designing, I am playing volleyball or spending time with friends and family....

Beatrix Johnson
Designer

Beatrix Johnson

I am a first year designer on the LHS journalism staff. If I'm not knee deep in a design for the Red and Black or The Budget, you can find me reading, at a boba shop with friends, or on stage. ...

Cynthia Elkins
Designer

Cynthia Elkins

As a new Designer of the LHS Budget, I am looking forward to telling stories about the student body. During my free time, I like to hang out with my family and friends. I also like Listening to all types of music. My saying f...

Morganna Haaga
Designer

Morganna Haaga

I'm a second-year designer for the journalism staff. When i'm not working on yearbook spreads, I'm creating art and listening to my favorite jams!...

Declan Patrick
Designer

Declan Patrick

I've been on the journalism staff for about 2 years now. You'll often find me designing articles and working on senior ads. I have an interest in biking and science fiction. I also study Spanish and various design classes.

Brandon Parnell
Designer

Brandon Parnell

This is my second year as a designer on the journalism staff, and I'm excited to be back! I enjoy math, playing my cello in the school orchestra, cooking, and playing games online with friends. ...

Bryndal Hoover
Photographer

Bryndal Hoover

I'm a sophomore at LHS but I am a first-year photographer for the journalism staff.

Caleb Carver
Photographer

Caleb Carver

I'm a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not doing photography, I enjoy reading books at the library, running, and playing video games.

Lydia Folks
Photographer

Lydia Folks

I'm a first-year photographer for the journalism staff. I am an active member in 4-H. When I am not doing these activities you can find me on the softball field or spending time with my friends and family.

Fin Tholen
Photographer

Fin Tholen

I am a first-year photographer on staff, and when I am not working on shooting photos, I draw in my free time.

Koen Myers
Photographer

Koen Myers

I'm a first-year designer and photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm outside of school and journalism I participate in baseball, swimming, fishing, hunting and work construction. ...

Dylan Wheatman
Photographer

Dylan Wheatman

I'm a first year photographer on the journalism staff. While off duty, I like to play baseball, workout, and hang out with friends and family. ...

Freddie Danielsen
Photographer

Freddie Danielsen

I'm a first year photographer. I like to sing and play tennis. I'm a exchange student and I am only here till the school year ends....

Eliza Naumann
Photographer

Eliza Naumann

I'm a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. When I'm not taking pictures, you might find me hanging out with friends or playing guitar....

Ellie Goans-Heinz
Photographer

Ellie Goans-Heinz

I'm a first-year photographer on the journalism staff. In my free time I like to go on walks with my dogs or hang out with my friends. ...

Sama Abughalia
Photographer

Sama Abughalia

I am the photo editor of The LHS Budget, I am looking forward to helping make our publications stand out from the rest and get more people interested in our stories. Outside of journalism, I am a manager for both boys soccer an...

Ethan Hanratanagorn
Reporter

Ethan Hanratanagorn

I would like to pursue reporting in the future. In my spare time, I play video games, work out, and sleep. ...

Delaney Haase
Reporter

Delaney Haase

I'm a first-year reporter and writer on the journalism staff. When I'm not getting the latest scoop, I do softball, wrestling, choir, theatre, Girl Scouts, and crochet.

Jada Big Eagle
Reporter

Jada Big Eagle

I'm a first-year reporter on the journalism staff. In my free time, I enjoy baking, listening to music, drawing, and working in my garden.

Rhubarb Brubacher
Reporter

Rhubarb Brubacher

I'm a sophomore and a first-year reporter on the journalism staff. Outside of school, you can find me dancing in Lawrence Ballet Theatre, baking, and getting coffee with my friends.

Ava Lee
Reporter

Ava Lee

I'm a sophomore and first-year reporter on the journalism staff. I'm excited to join the Budget team and work with new people. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, practicing guitar, and working at Sunflower downtown.

Adele Erickson
Reporter

Adele Erickson

My name is Adele Erickson, I am a first year reporter and writer on the journalism staff, when i'm not asking questions I love soccer, drawing, painting, music, and baking. ...

Bella Ball
Reporter

Bella Ball

I'm a first-year reporter for the journalism staff. When I'm not writing, I'm competing in speech & debate, listening to tiny indie bands, or spoiling my cats way too much. ...

Sophia Zogry
Reporter

Sophia Zogry

I'm a first year writer/reporter on the journalism staff. When I'm not writing I sing in the Acapella choir, paint and draw, hangout with friends, and compete on the LHS gymnastics team....

Avery Sloyer
Reporter

Avery Sloyer

I am a writer on the journalism staff. When I am not writing you can find me reading or at work, teaching kids gymnastics. ...

Kayleigh Gill
Reporter

Kayleigh Gill

I'm a first year on the journalism staff. When I'm not writing a story, I'm fulfilling a sixth year speech and debater stereotype, learning a new craft, or both at the same time. ...

Jackson Green
Reporter

Jackson Green

I'm a first-year reporter for the journalism staff, but when I'm not out and about asking questions or writing stories, you'll find me spending lots of time with my friends, dancing, in the LHS music department, or working wit...

Jayden Moore
Reporter

Jayden Moore

I'm a writer on the journalism staff. When I'm not writing, I am playing darts or doing homework....

Neva Livingston
Reporter

Neva Livingston

I'm a first-year writer/reporter on the journalism staff. I'm on the girls tennis team, I enjoy reading, writing, and art in my free time. ...

Channing Morse
Reporter

Channing Morse

I'm a second year reporter on the journalism staff. I'm a part of the girls swim team, and in my free time I enjoy reading and shopping. ...

Oliver Dusk
Reporter

Oliver Dusk

I'm a first year reporter on the journalism staff. When I'm not writing, I like playing tennis, chess, and spending time with friends. ...

Eliza Pultz-Earle
Reporter

Eliza Pultz-Earle

I'm a first year reporter for the journalism staff. When I'm not out asking questions I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing sports, and listening to music....

Zana Kennedy
Reporter

Zana Kennedy

I'm a first-year writer on the journalism staff. Beyond journalism, I play the violin in orchestra, and do ballet at the Lawrence Art Center...

Campbell Leitch
Reporter

Campbell Leitch

I'm a senior at LHS but a first-year reporter on the journalism staff. Outside of journalism, I enjoy playing tennis, listening to Taylor Swift, and playing on the LHS drumline....

Paige Unekis
Reporter

Paige Unekis

I have been on staff for 2 years as a writer and reporter. In my free time I like to read and hang out with my friends. I'm an active member in the Lawrence High's marching band as well as girls tennis and swim, I also manage...

Tessa Collar
Reporter

Tessa Collar

I'm a third-year reporter on the journalism staff. Outside of journalism, I help curate art shows with Hang12 through the Lawrence Arts Center, and I teach piano lessons. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, hiking and seco...

Jean-Luc Esperance

Jean-Luc Esperance

I'm a first-year staff member of the journalism staff. I don't really participate in any sports at school, but I do ride my skateboard, ride my bike, and I do all sorts of other physical activities. I am looking forward to shedding...

Maison Flory
Photo Editor of the Red & Black

Maison Flory

I'm a second-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. ...

Jonas Lord
Managing Editor

Jonas Lord

I'm a managing editor on the journalism staff and it's my job to make sure that every little journalistic cog in the machine is running smoothly. In my spare time I like to express myself through various artistic mediums (Gara...

Aaron Novoseltsev
Assistant Photo Editor for the Red & Black

Aaron Novoseltsev

I am a second-year photographer on staff. I am also the assistant photo editor of the Red&Black. I enjoyed taking photos for years before I joined the staff. I am excited to present the student body with a "now" great-loo...

Danny Phalen
Business Manager

Danny Phalen

I am a second year reporter, videographer and am the business editor on the journalism staff. Outside of journalism I enjoy running cross country, hanging out with friends, videography, and playing baseball....

Maya Smith
Editor-in-Chief of the Red & Black

Maya Smith

I am a second year staffer and am the editor-in-chief of the Red and Black yearbook. I enjoy taking photos most, but help wherever I'm needed. In my few moments not dedicated to Barbara herself, I am a part of Hang12 and IPS....

Perrin Goulter
Co-Editor in Chief of The Budget

Perrin Goulter

We back baby Editor-In-Chief vibes only. This is my second year on the journalism staff and I'm really excited to take the lead on our print publication for the 22-23 school year. When I'm not grinding out stories and designing...

Emily Hurd
Design Editor of the Red and Black

Emily Hurd

Hi! I'm a junior and a second year staffer. This year, I'm the design editor of the yearbook! I love design and creating many forms of art. When I'm not designing, I also enjoy drawing, painting, reading, and listening to mus...

Finn Lotton-Barker
Co-Editor in Chief of LHSBudget.com

Finn Lotton-Barker

I'm a third-year staffer and Co-Editor in Chief for the Budget online. I'm very excited to help lead the website this year and continue to produce informative and important content for the student body. I am also involved in Ballet...

Jack Ritter
Co-Editor in Chief of LHSBudget.com

Jack Ritter

In my second year on staff, I've taken on the Co-Editor in Chief role for LHSBudget.com. I'm very excited to lead the website this year and contribute to our award-winning staff and publication. This summer, I had the opportun...

Maeslyn Hamlin
Managing Editor for The Red and Black

Maeslyn Hamlin

I am a third year photographer and second year editor for the Red and Black. This year I am the managing editor of the yearbook. I enjoy taking pictures, writing, and outside of journalism, I pole vault for LHS track, play bass ...

Anna Anderson
Graphics Editor

Anna Anderson

I'm the graphics editor for the journalism staff and have been on staff since 2019. I enjoy making graphics and comics especially. When I'm not working on journalism, I like to draw and play video games....

Ian Perkins
Captions Editor

Ian Perkins

For my senior year, I've put down enough hurdles for me to jump over, from being the new caption editor to joining marching band as a sousaphone for the first time, along with my fourth year of cross country and just a tad bit...

Asher Wolfe
Co-Editor in Chief of The Budget

Asher Wolfe

As coeditor in chief of The Budget, I want to help keep you informed by providing the news in a compelling and interesting way. When I'm not planning layouts or making fabulous pictures on staff, I like to read, take walks, and b...