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The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

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The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget

Gary Schmidt

Gary Schmidt, Newspaper Co-Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Gary. I’m a senior, in my fourth year of being on staff. In addition to journalism, I do soccer, Student Council, Unified Sports, Wrestling, Spanish Club, Choir, Habitat for Humanity and have also been involved in Cross Country, Track, Orchestra and many many more. Outside of school, I work at the funnest place on Earth, Epic, where I get to play laser tag all day. In conclusion, Barbara Tholen. Contact me at [email protected].

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Zach Saltz gives a lesson to his film class. His class will move close to the photography and journalism rooms to maximize equipment inventory. “I’m really excited to be near other CTE teachers,” Saltz said. “If we could combine and share resources, how awesome would that be?”

CTE classes highlighted in redesign

By Gary Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2019
Junior Josie Abernathy hits a shot out of the rough during the Sept. 26 golf tournament at Eagle Bend. Abernathy was one of three Lions to qualify for the state tournament.

Golf team sends three to state tournament

By Gary Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Turf trouble

Turf trouble

By Gary Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018
Drive — Senior E’Lease Stafford, an East Tennessee State University commit, aims her eyes at the rim as she prepares her next move during the Feb. 27 substate win over Shawnee MIssion East.

Born to Ball

By Gary Schmidt, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2018

Swinging for the fences

By Gary Schmidt, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2018
Back in action­ — Senior Stephen Johnson swims the backstroke as part of the team’s intra-squad meet in November.

Swimming into success

By Gary Schmidt, Editor
February 8, 2018
Junior Hannah Stewart directs her team during the 6A state volleyball tournament on Friday night in Topeka. The Lions made their first appearance in the state tournament since 2009.

Volleyball team makes first state appearance since 2009

By Gary Schmidt, Newspaper Co Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2017
Students created hand-written sings to hold during the sit-in on Monday at Lawrence High School

Fight transphobia with education

By Gary Schmidt, Newspaper Co-Editor
September 22, 2017

Lion’s football gains win in season opener

By Gary Schmidt, Newspaper Co-Editor in Chief
September 1, 2017
Striking a pose— Senior Grace DiVilbiss dances during the dress rehearsal for Showtime on April 26.

In the Spotlight

By Gary Schmidt, Co-Editor In-Chief
May 10, 2017
Far from home — Dribbling down the court, Clarence King drives toward the basket during the state championship game against Blue Valley Northwest last month at Koch Arena in Wichita.

Basketball Player Remaining a Lion

By Gary Schmidt, Sports Editor
April 29, 2017
Road to state

Road to state

By Gary Schmidt, Sports Editor
March 8, 2017

Lady Lions win on senior night

By Gary Schmidt, Sports Editor
February 10, 2017
Pirouetting — Junior Eliana Seidner does her routine on the balance beam at the Sunflower League Meet at LHS on Oct. 8. Seidner finished the event in 17th place and tied for 14th in vault. The team took fifth.

Gymnastics program on a tightrope

By Gary Schmidt, Sports Editor
October 28, 2016
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