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Seniors Trevor Hall, Keegan Matheis, and Izaak Workman play a show at the Jackpot on Feb. 14.

[Photo] Senior musicians rock out their last few weeks

By Kansas Gibler
May 18, 2015
Looking on as Michael Carriger speaks, senior Joo-Young Lee helps present the senior class gift during senior awards night. “It was an honor to present our unique senior class gift on such a special and memorable night,” Lee said.

[Photo] Seniors make a poetic exit

By Kansas Gibler
May 12, 2015
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[Video] Female students succeed in a male-dominated auto shop class

By Zia Kelly and Cortlynn Stark
April 27, 2015
Holding his opponent’s pawn in one hand, senior Kaustubh Nimkar contemplates his next move during a fall chess club meeting in sponsor Andrew Bricker’s classroom.

[Photo] Nimkar takes the crown

April 10, 2015

[Video] Students respond to Governor Brownback’s policies

By Cortlynn Stark
March 25, 2015
Senior Anthony Bonner and other players were embraced by fans after Saturday's loss in the championship game against Wichita East.

[Photo] Lions fall to Wichita East, finish second in 6A basketball tournament

March 14, 2015
John Barbee pushes to the basket during the first half of the state championship game.

[Photo] Halftime Report: Lions trail Wichita East in state championship game

March 14, 2015
Junior Justin Roberts bounces the ball at the free throw line during Friday's semifinal game against Shawnee Mission North.

[Photo] Audio: Players looking forward to championship game

March 14, 2015
Junior Justin Roberts (center) celebrate in the locker room after the Lions defeated Shawnee Mission North in the state semifinals in Wichita. Roberts scored 23 points.

PHOTOS: Lions advance through state semifinals

By Cooper Avery and Joseph Anderson
March 14, 2015
Junior Justin Roberts (center) celebrate in the locker room after the Lions defeated Shawnee Mission North in the state semifinals in Wichita. Roberts scored 23 points.

[Photo] The Budget’s Best of 2014-2015

May 11, 2015
Senior Anthony Bonner drives down the court during the first half of Friday's semifinal basketball game. Bonner finished the game with 20 points.

[Photo] Lions advance to championship game for 6A state basketball

March 13, 2015
Junior Justin Roberts inbounds the ball during the first half of the game against Shawnee Mission North. The Lions led 24-17 at halftime.

[Photo] Lions lead 24-17 at half in state semifinals

March 13, 2015
Senior Logan Applegate warms up with the team before Friday's semifinal game.

[Photo] Pre-game Q & A with Coach Mike Lewis

By Zia Kelly
March 13, 2015
Pushing through a Shawnee Mission Northwest player, junior Anthony Harvey makes his way to the basket during the March 4 substate game. The Lions won 79-45.

[Photo] Pregame Report: Lions take on SM North at 8:15 tonight

March 13, 2015
Swimming breast stroke at a home meet in January, junior Chase Odgers was part of the varsity swim team that took 11th at state. Juniors and seniors benefited from a new group of talented freshmen.

[Photo] New additions push team forward

By Colton Lovelace
March 9, 2015
Maneuvering past an Olathe Northwest player, junior Justin Roberts helped lead the Lions to a 70-34 victory at home on Feb. 13. Roberts scored 13 points.

[Photo] Shooting for a state title

By Cortlynn Stark and Zia Kelly
March 4, 2015
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Lawrence High alum Anthony Bonner brings the ball up the court during his senior season at home against Free State.

PHOTOS: Boys basketball team defeats Firebirds

By Joseph Anderson
February 28, 2015
Haley Hobbs and Grace DiVibillis dance during halftime of the Lions game against Free State.

Photos: Spirit Squad cheers on Lions against Free State

By Joseph Anderson
February 28, 2015
Justin Roberts moves to set up a shot during the December game against Free State High School.

[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: Justin Roberts

By Krista Hopkins
February 27, 2015

[Video] Engineering Expo

By Aidan Rothrock
February 27, 2015
Alan Clothier works to pin a Baldwin wrestler at a home meet earlier this year.

[Photo] Wrestlers head to state

February 27, 2015
John Barbee takes the ball down the court at the season's first match-up against Free State High School in December.

[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: John Barbee

By Riley Nelson
February 26, 2015
Price Morgan looks for an open teammate during the Lions' win over Free State earlier this season.

[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: Price Morgan

February 25, 2015
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[Photo] QUIZ: Are you an LHS Superfan?

By Riley Nelson
February 24, 2015
Anthony Bonner shoots a free throw at the first LHS-FSHS match-up of the season, which the Lions won.

[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: Anthony Bonner

By Riley Nelson
February 24, 2015
Senior Ben Rajewski plays in the first match-up against Free State High School. The Lions won that December game, 39-33.

[Photo] 5 Starters/5 Days: Ben Rajewski

February 23, 2015

[Video] Senior teaches thousands about natural hair

By Cortlynn Stark and
February 19, 2015

[Video] Counselor Aaron Ebke talks about local scholarships

By Aidan Rothrock and Cortlynn Stark
February 18, 2015
Senior Riley Nelson dances during the Winter Court Formal on Saturday night in the Rotunda.

Photos: Winter Court dance fills rotunda

By Joseph Anderson
February 17, 2015
Art Club members created decorations for the Starry Night-themed dance.

[Photo] Quiz: Are you a good Winter Formal date?

By Meredith Chapple
February 13, 2015
A fire truck parks near the auto shop.

[Photo] Students evacuated after smoky auto shop sets off alarms

By Cortlynn Stark
February 11, 2015
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[Photo] Video: Making up the Grinch for ‘Seussical the Musical’

By Dakota Collins
February 9, 2015
Wrestlers celebrate senior night

Wrestlers celebrate senior night

By Joseph Anderson
February 6, 2015
Winding up for a shot, senior Ashlee Erickson applies the training she did in Alaska to the LHS team.

[Photo] Rolling in from the north

By Ben Rajewski
February 5, 2015
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[Photo] Government teacher takes lessons to polls

By Luna Stephens
February 4, 2015
Greeting the seven thousand Lawrence citizens that crowded Anchutez Athletic Pavilion, President Barack Obama gave his speech at KU on Jan. 22 after his State of the Union.

[Photo] Presidental address targets students

By Zia Kelly
February 4, 2015
PHOTOS: Childhood stories come to life in 'Seussical the Musical'

PHOTOS: Childhood stories come to life in ‘Seussical the Musical’

By Krista Hopkins, Joseph Anderson, Ian Jones, Savannah Chino, and Jaycee Mountain
February 3, 2015
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[Photo] VIDEO: Students respond to Obama's speech

February 4, 2015
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[Photo] Transcript of the President’s speech

By Cortlynn Stark
January 22, 2015
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PHOTOS: President Obama speaks at KU

By Joseph Anderson
January 22, 2015
President Barack Obama spoke at KU on Thursday.

[Photo] Students crowd in for Obama speech at KU

By Zia Kelly
January 22, 2015
Christian Espinosa looks out from the crowd gathered for President Barack Obama's speech at KU today.

[Photo] LHS community responds to Obama speech

By Lizzy McEntire
January 22, 2015

[Video] Superintendent Rick Doll discusses mail ballot election

By Cortlynn Stark
January 14, 2015
Leading his team to a win over Olathe South, senior Anthony Bonner looks to pass the ball during the Jan. 9 home game. Bonner scored 23 points and had five rebounds.

PHOTOS: Boys basketball team trounces Olathe South

By Joseph Anderson
January 11, 2015
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[Photo] PHOTOS: Bowling team

January 9, 2015
PHOTOS: Bowling team

PHOTOS: Bowling team

By Joseph Anderson
January 9, 2015
PHOTOS: Swim team places 2nd at Free State

[Video] PHOTOS: Swim team places 2nd at Free State

By Hannah Gaines and Joseph Anderson
January 9, 2015

Mixed Tape Ep.1: Introduction

By Cortlynn Stark, Jacob Goodwin, and Joseph Anderson
January 8, 2015
Humane Society cat, Tater, licks his chops in the cat room. Tater is a 7-year-old domestic shorthair. He can be adopted for $40.

[Photo] Best Place to Volunteer – Lawrence Humane Society

By Riley Nelson, The Budget
December 30, 2014
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PHOTOS: Pack the House

By Joseph Anderson
December 1, 2014

[Video] VIDEO: Senior Anthony Bonner signs to play basketball at Colorado State University

November 18, 2014
Listening to a district court judge, sophomore Hannah Upton went on the Career and Public Safety field trip to the Douglas County court house on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Students investigate law careers

By Ryan Yowell
November 17, 2014

[Video] VIDEO: Talent show preview

November 12, 2014
Showing his horse around an arena, sophomore Noah Kucza rides PCS Gabriel, a gelding.

[Photo] Saddling up to compete

By Jaycee Mountain
November 12, 2014
Working with fabric, junior Bronxton McGee, sophomore Monica Marin Steffes, and senior Emily Laughlin create a blanket for a child in need during the Oct. 28 Project Linus meeting.

[Photo] DECA gives back

By Nikk McCollum
November 12, 2014
Accompanying a choral piece, Randall Frye assists in his first major concert at LHS.

[Photo] Adding to the harmony

By Ben Rajewski
November 12, 2014
PHOTOS: LHS team places first overall at KU engineering competition

PHOTOS: LHS team places first overall at KU engineering competition

By Joseph Anderson
November 6, 2014

[Video] Students express opinions about voting

November 4, 2014

VIDEO: Rubik’s Cube competition set for Saturday

By Joseph Anderson and Nikk McCollum
October 31, 2014
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Photo Slideshow: Our Town premieres tonight

By Joseph Anderson
October 23, 2014
PHOTOS: Cross country competes at Sunflower League

PHOTOS: Cross country competes at Sunflower League

By Joseph Anderson and Jake Goodwin
October 21, 2014
PHOTOS: The Color Run leaves its mark

PHOTOS: The Color Run leaves its mark

By Joseph Anderson
October 21, 2014
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PHOTOS: Pink Out Game

By Joseph Anderson
October 21, 2014
Flying through the air, senior Ashley Ammann competes in the vault at a meet hosted at LHS on Sept.11.

[Photo] The Flexible Life

October 15, 2014
After starting the school year in a wheelchair, senior Sadie Walker is walking on her own. She suffered life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a car this summer.

[Photo] Getting back on her feet

By Kate Rettig
October 15, 2014
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PHOTOS: LHS soccer falls to Free State

By Joseph Anderson
October 3, 2014
Elizabeth Harms finished 12th in floor exercise at the LHS quad Thursday night.

PHOTOS: Gymnasts celebrate senior night

By Joseph Anderson
October 3, 2014

VIDEO: Volleyball players discuss senior night, season

By Adam Graham, Joseph Anderson, and Nikk McCollum
October 3, 2014
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Senior Bonnie Reinsch tees off at the Lawrence Invitational on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Reinsch tees off for Lions

By Joseph Anderson
September 30, 2014
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PHOTOS: Homecoming dance heats up Rotunda

By Joseph Anderson
September 29, 2014
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PHOTOS: Homecoming game features football win

By Joseph Anderson, Jake Goodwin, and Brittany Archer
September 29, 2014
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[Photo] Both schools disparaged on vandalized bus

By Zia Kelly
September 26, 2014
Junior Caroline Baloga was among tennis team members to win in dual against Manhattan on Thursday. Her doubles partner is sophomore Natalie Cote.

PHOTOS: Tennis team beats Manhattan

By Joseph Anderson and Cooper Avery
September 26, 2014
PHOTOS: Homecoming Parade heads down Mass

PHOTOS: Homecoming Parade heads down Mass

By Joseph Anderson, Coopery Avery, and Adam Graham
September 26, 2014
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Photos: Rally Around the Lion

By Joseph Anderson and Jacob Goodwin
September 24, 2014
LHS lost to Free State Friday Sept. 19.

Slideshow: LHS v. Free State football game

By Joseph Anderson
September 22, 2014
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