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Maya Smith

Maya Smith, Red and Black Co-Editor in Chief

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 not working on journalism, I’m a part of IPS, Student Council, Unified Sports, Link Crew, and Hang12.

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Brad Stoll receives the Special Award for Excellence in Teaching.

[Photo] Former LHS coach Brad Stoll joins Atlanta Braves coaching staff

By Ruby Flanner, Writer/Reporter
January 22, 2025
LHS and Unified alum Treven Gill passes the ball during the tournament on April 13.

[Photo] Unified Soccer wraps up season with KC tournament

By Ashlyn Tell, Reporter
May 22, 2024
Stoll hugs a family friend.

[Photo] Coach Brad Stoll surprised with packed gym for Bobs Award win

By Ashlyn Tell, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Bus scheduling issues plague school sports and activities

Bus scheduling issues plague school sports and activities

By Maya Smith, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2024
Students walkout in support of Palestine, join KU protest

Students walkout in support of Palestine, join KU protest

By Morgan Salisbury, Bryndal Hoover, Maya Smith, and Arabella Gipp
May 3, 2024
Head track coach Audrey Trowbridge interacts with athletes a meet at Free State High School on April 12.

Through the ages: LHS alumni return to coach at the school they love

By Jack Tell, Maya Smith, and Morgan Salisbury
April 18, 2024
Seniors Morgan Salisbury, Maya Smith, Natasha Torkzaban and Jack Tell pose before a meeting on March 29 with district administrators.

Fighting for our rights: Gaggle & USD 497

By Natasha Torkzaban, Morgan Salisbury, Maya Smith, and Jack Tell
April 18, 2024
Scholastic award winners Emmie Hurd and Neva Livingston displaying their art at the S&S Artisan Coffee House art show, during the Meet the Artists event.

[Photo] LHS arts program achieves big wins in regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

By Juliet Outka, Reporter
April 3, 2024
Monique Mercurio sits alongside Taylor Overton and her mother at the event.

High schoolers put on event to bring awareness to academic racism

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2024
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Art students push back against potential Gaggle censorship

Art students push back against potential Gaggle censorship

By Maya Smith, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2024
Senior January Jackson speaks at the event on Jan. 18.

[Photo] Students and teacher honored at One Dream MLK event

By Jonas Lord, Editor
February 9, 2024
After a semester, students and teachers still unsure about iPads

After a semester, students and teachers still unsure about iPads

By Jack Tell, Maya Smith, Lydia Folks, and Morgan Salisbury
February 8, 2024
Looking out at the football field, band director Mike Jones watches the game in anticipation on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Band teacher Mike Jones wins Lawrence Phoenix Award

By Avery Sloyer, Reporter
December 22, 2023
Senior Destiny Savannah engages in Blueprint classes to propel her into college with a head start.

[Photo] KU Blueprint classes add a new way to get college credit

By Mimi Rosado, Reporter
December 21, 2023
A student scroll through social media.

[Photo] Threads vs. X: which is better?

By Rhubarb Brubacker, Reporter
December 21, 2023
Lawrence High and Free State journalism students pose in front of the Boston sign.

[Photo] Student journalists attend national convention in Boston

By Alexis Clark, Reporter
December 7, 2023
Marci Leuschen dances during the teacher dance segment.

[Photo] Pack the House Photo Gallery

December 11, 2023
A student scrolls through social media.

Anonymous ‘confession’ Instagram accounts turn into new form of cyberbullying

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2023
USD 497 approves new open borders enrollment policy

USD 497 approves new open borders enrollment policy

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2023
An outside entrance to Lawrence High School notes that guns are not allowed inside the building.

New communication methods from district improve lockdown response

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2023
Hateful speech at school events harms us all

Hateful speech at school events harms us all

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2023
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[Photo] How to get the most out of high school: junior Kylee Chee has some ideas

By Ashlyn Tell, Reporter
October 26, 2023
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[Photo] District raises graduation requirements back to pre-pandemic levels

By Zana Kennedy, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2023
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[Photo] A deep dive into graduation

October 25, 2023
LHS principal Dr. Quentin Rials speaks at the induction ceremony.

[Photo] Hall of Honor welcomes new inductees

By Zana Kennedy, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2023
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[Photo] Lawrence thrift stores are thriving–which ones are best?

By Ava Lee, Reporter
October 21, 2023
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Meet your 2023 school board candidates

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2023
Volleyball brings home win against Free State

Volleyball brings home win against Free State

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2023
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[Photo] Who’s new in the LHS Hall of Honor?

By Jean-Luc Esperance, Videographer
October 9, 2023
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[Photo] Homecoming week in photos

October 6, 2023
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[Photo] Art students produce show at S&S Coffeehouse

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
Concerns of device security sparked by lack of passcode requirement

Concerns of device security sparked by lack of passcode requirement

By Maya Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
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