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The Budget
The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget
The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget
Cuyler Dunn

Cuyler Dunn, Co-Editor in Chief of The Budget

I am in my fourth and final year on staff, and am excited to take on the new challenge of leading The Budget staff as we uphold our standards of high-level and award-winning journalism. When not reporting and getting Mrs. Tholen coffee, I am a member of the varsity tennis team, varsity debate team, A cappella choir, chorale, concert band and the Marching Lions. Outside of school, I love to read, write, chill with my dog and play piano.

If you have a story that needs to be told contact me at [email protected]

All content by Cuyler Dunn
In the blackbox theatre, LHS students sit and listen to a discussion with the Spearman brothers.

An interview with 1970’s LHS protest leaders

May 17, 2022
Students participate in a walkout in support of abortion rights on May 17.

Students walk out in support of abortion rights

May 17, 2022
Inspiring the Future

Inspiring the Future

May 11, 2022
Uncovering Lion Legacies

Uncovering Lion Legacies

May 11, 2022
PAL-CWA union members take a photo at a bargaining meeting on Feb. 21, 2022.

USD 497’s classified staff hope to be David against Goliath

April 27, 2022
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[Photo] New chapter of Future Business Leaders of America to open at LHS

April 20, 2022
As partisanship increases nation-wide, students find classrooms looking more and more like Capitol Hill.

Politics Invade High School Classrooms

March 7, 2022
A rise in school threats in the US has put them substantially higher than any other country when it comes to amount of school shootings. This increase has led many to call for stricter gun regulations in the US.

Active threat drills affect student’s mental health

March 1, 2022
People speak and discuss during a district budget meeting. USD 497 currently faces a multi-million dollar budget deficit.

New school board members begin their terms with fresh perspective

January 31, 2022
Boys basketball team starts season strong

Boys basketball team starts season strong

January 20, 2022
COVID-19 prevention supplies such as tests and masks sit on a counter in the LHS nurses office.

Increased COVID-19 cases put strain on staffing and leads to questions about remote learning

January 16, 2022
Sharing her work, teacher Melissa Johnson holds a poetry reading at Watson Park in association with The Raven Book Store. “I was nervous,” Johnson said. “Even though I have done a lot of readings, I am nervous every time,” Johnson said.

[Photo] A poet by night

December 17, 2021
For many, music performance is an integral part of their life and mental health.

Making Music Matters

December 13, 2021
Junior gymnasts Sophia Zogry addresses the crowd during a sit-in supporting the girls gymnastics team on Wednesday, Dec. 8

Lawrence High student sit-in aims to save gymnastics program

December 8, 2021
LHS gymnasts watch as others compete during a gymnastics competition.

City rallies behind high school gymnastics programs

December 7, 2021
While much of the school has changed, the iconic skyline of the Lawrence High school building has remained the same.

It’s time for rebuilding

November 11, 2021
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[Photo] Holding on to summer with books

November 11, 2021
LHS football players link arms as they walk out for the first football game of the season Sep. 2 against Olathe East.

The complete LHS vs. Free State football preview

October 21, 2021

Maskless football team celebration spurs COVID-19 testing and public health concerns

October 14, 2021
Belongings are barred away to prevent thefts in the wake of the devious licks TikTok trend.

‘Devious lick’ trend of student theft sweeps through LHS

September 16, 2021
Orchestra teacher Mariah Barnett shows students around the new school building during the first day of school Aug 19.

Students return to LHS for first day of school

August 20, 2021
USD 497 wont require masks for vaccinated students and staff next year

USD 497 wont require masks for vaccinated students and staff next year

July 24, 2021
Students stand outside the district holding signs calling for action on sexual assault in schools at the June 28 board meeting.

USD 497 students call for action and accountability regarding sexual assault in schools

June 28, 2021
Lawrence and USD 497 have continued to uphold and enforce their mask mandates on all school property.

New Kansas law allows parents to dispute school mask mandates

May 11, 2021
Lawrence High para educator poses for a photo with LHS graduate Cheyenne Graham at a graduation ceremony.

Beloved LHS para Colleen Sullivan passes away

March 22, 2021
Senior Zeke Mayo goes for a layup during the substate championship game on Friday, March 5th.

LHS boys basketball team knocks off No. 1 BVNW to advance to the state semifinals

March 9, 2021
Juniors Pearse Long and Jack Ryan position themselves to go up for a rebound during a tight sub-state championship against the Olathe West Owls.

The boys basketball team advances to its seventh straight state tournament

March 6, 2021

Boys basketball team improves to 10 wins and one loss

February 3, 2021
Students leave school for the day on Feb. 1. More students will be in the building starting Feb. 15 as the district allows hybrid students to attend in-person classes more days during the week.

USD 497 switching to 2-day hybrid schedule

February 1, 2021
Getting the crowd going, sophomore Milo Bitters and the rest of the band play songs to cheer on the football team during a September game. Having been stuck inside for months, football games and band practices were a good change of pace. The best part of band this year was just getting to see friends, he said.

Hands-on classes find ways to still learn

December 18, 2020
Members of the girls basketball team warm up at a distance while wearing masks after school. The Kansas State High School Activities Association is allowing the season to continue with a few limitations but opted against most drastic limits in games.

Winter sports to begin with limitations

December 1, 2020
Members of the boys basketball team tryout after school on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Delayed start of winter sports in Kansas contemplated as COVID-19 cases increase

November 19, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis passionately argues on why the district should move ahead with hybrid learning. The school board approved the motion with a 4-3 vote.

School board votes to move ahead with hybrid learning

September 29, 2020
The Lions defense prepares crowd to blitz Shawnee Heights offensive line in front of a sparse audience prior to the snap on Friday night. The defense successfully held their opponents scoreless in a 53-0 blowout win.

Lions football crushes Shawnee Heights, 53-0

September 10, 2020
Administrative roles are changing at Lawrence High this year. Among the changes, associate principal Margene Brohammer (left), is moving to Oklahoma; assistant principal Mark Preut (second) has been promoted to associate principal; athletic director John Hilton (third) has moved onto to Blue Valley Northwest; and Nick Wood (right) has begun work as the new athletic director.

Administrative changes announced for LHS

July 23, 2020
The football stadium is empty again after player tests positive for COVID-19, temporarily pausing the season for the team. The photo was taken during spring break week in March.

Summer athletic conditioning paused this week

June 23, 2020
CAPTION: After hours, student performers Vincent Otchere, Trinity Shorter, Kayla Glabreath, Jelani Ragins, and Tracy Allen seek refuge in the auditorium. Because administrators have a strict no congregation policy, students have limited options when it comes to after-school shenanigans. We are kind of pushed out, Ragins says, ... and most places are already taken up. We just had to find a place and get a quick practice in.

Showtime not happening because of coronavirus

April 29, 2020
Bowling team has successful year

Bowling team has successful year

March 29, 2020
Gloves up, junior John Green keeps his eyes focused as he punches through the target. It was a lot of work on our shoulders, said Green, We had to keep our hands up the entire time. Sports teams had put in weeks of conditioning and wrap up tryouts before the season was canceled this week because of COVID-19.

COVID-19 sidelines student athletes

March 19, 2020
Students pass time during power outage

Students pass time during power outage

February 7, 2020
Evolution Athletics helps students train outside of school

Evolution Athletics helps students train outside of school

December 5, 2019
Football managers AJ Sanders and Sky Wilkerson pose with the water bottles they fill up and give out to te football team during practice. The students manage the team to help gain work experience.

Football managers prepare for life after graduation

October 28, 2019
Titletown USA - LHS ranked top athletic program in state

“Titletown USA” – LHS ranked top athletic program in state

October 2, 2019

Teachers reflect on weird items they have found while packing up their rooms

May 2, 2019
Students and faculty went around town to buy new items for the pantry. This restock happens weekly to keep the options for students and families fresh. Some of the things you can have at the pantry include canned and boxed goods, bread, eggs, and others.

Food pantry opens

April 2, 2019

Graffiti draws together student creativity

January 11, 2019
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