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Kenna McNally

Kenna McNally, Co-Editor in Chief of The Red and Black

As editor of the Red & Black yearbook, I am excited to put together our best book yet this year! I am able to do a lot of things, but my favorites are reporting and photography. Outside of journalism, I dance at the Lawrence Arts Center and work at Chipotle.

All content by Kenna McNally
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[Photo] Students walk out in support of abortion rights

By Cuyler Dunn and Arien Roman Rojas
May 17, 2022
Lawrence High para Paul Brecht

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

By Cuyler Dunn and Arien Roman Rojas
April 27, 2022
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[Photo] Rapp sings his way to Carnegie Hall

By Julia Barker, Features Editor
February 8, 2022
A young protestor at Save Our School 497’s demonstration outside the district offices on Monday, January 24th, stands holding a sign that reads, “I [love] NYE.”

[Photo] Save Our Schools plans walks to show longer paths students would face if schools close

By Jack Ritter, Editor-in-Training
January 31, 2022
Community members carry signs in support of at-risk schools and teachers.

[Photo] Protest aims to preserve community schools as district continues to wrestle with budget deficit

By Finn Lotton-Barker and Jack Ritter
January 28, 2022
Community members protest against proposed school closures

Community members protest against proposed school closures

By Owen Musser and Kenna McNally
January 25, 2022
Head football coach Clint Bowen speaks to his team at the beginning of a road game Oct. 1.

[Photo] Clint Bowen elevates defense with his collegiate coaching experience

By Jack Ritter, Reporter
October 21, 2021
Senior wide receiver Baylor Bowen jogs off the field during an away football game.

[Photo] Baylor Bowen’s second city showdown, but first as a Chesty Lion

By Andrew Phalen, Co-Online Editor in Chief
October 21, 2021
Seniors Donna Gonzalez de la Rosa and Leia Poettker hold a sign critical of district administration salaries as the district contemplates eliminating girls gymnastics.

[Photo] Lawrence High student sit-in aims to save gymnastics program

By Cuyler Dunn, Co-Editor in Chief of The Budget
December 8, 2021
Cheer and Pom perform during the Homecoming assembly on Oct. 7.

[Photo] Cheer and Pom teams keep improving in face of coaching changes

By Finn Lotton-Barker, Reporter
December 3, 2021
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[Photo] Girls golf team wraps up season by sending senior to state for fourth straight year

By Paige Unekis, Reporter
November 29, 2021
The Lions celebrate their

[Photo] LHS football team uses strong defensive performance to take down No. 2 Manhattan in state quarterfinals

By Jack Ritter, Reporter
November 17, 2021

Lawrence Public Schools extends fall break after emergency school board meeting

By Kenna McNally and Addie London
November 12, 2021
Seniors Ashton Rapp and Cuyler Dunn go for the birdie in their match against Army representatives.

Dead week badminton tournament sees over 100 participants

By Kenna McNally and Owen Musser
November 11, 2021
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[Photo] New academic interventionist aids student learning

By Sam Lopez, Reporter
November 5, 2021
Quarterback Truman Juelsgaard, wide receiver Baylor Bowen, and corner back Zeric Avery lead the Lions onto the field versus Topeka High.

[Photo] Round 2 football playoffs preview

By Jack Ritter and Dom LaPoint
November 5, 2021
Senior Grant Glasgow kicks during the Oct. 22 win over Free State.

[Photo] Grant Glasgow new standout kicker for football team

By Reed Parker-Timms, Reporter
November 3, 2021
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[Photo] Lions beat Free State in 25th annual City Showdown

By Jack Ritter, Reporter
October 27, 2021
LHS football players link arms as they walk out for the first football game of the season Sep. 2 against Olathe East.

[Photo] The complete LHS vs. Free State football preview

By Cuyler Dunn, Co-Editor in Chief of The Budget
October 21, 2021

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

By Cuyler Dunn and Kenna McNally
October 14, 2021
Boys soccer players form a wall during a home match against Mill Valley Sep 14.

[Photo] Boys Soccer team rallies under new coaching

By Ryan Hardie, Sports Editor
October 6, 2021
Enjoying the new space, junior Brayden Heck works on an assignment in the atrium.“Sometimes the football players get sandwiches and eat out in the courtyard...It’s a really nice area.”

[Photo] Multi-year construction project wraps up

By Addie London, Copy Editor
September 24, 2021
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[Photo] IPS kicks off ice bucket challenge to raise money for Kicks4Kids

September 22, 2021
Running in, senior Evan Bannister leads the football team through the banner to kickoff the 2021 season.

[Photo] Football team secures 28-7 win during home opener

September 3, 2021
Susie Micka reacts with shock as faculty members, students and staff crowded in the artrium to celebrate her selection of the 2021 Bob's Award winner.

[Photo] Micka surprised with Bob’s Award

By Tony Racy, Sam Lopez, and Rachel Krambeer
May 18, 2021
Athletic director Nick Wood leads athletics secretary Emily Cates to the entrance of LHS where she was surprised with the Class Act Award on Wednesday.

[Photo] Athletics secretary, Emily Cates, wins Class Act Award

By Julia Barker, Staff Writer
April 9, 2021
Senior Donnavan Dillon receives the second vaccine dose to protect against COVID-19 on March 26. Dillon received the first shot after volunteering a county vaccination clinic at the Douglas County Fairgrounds earlier in the month.

[Photo] Lawrence High students relieved to receive COVID-19 vaccine

By Tessa Collar, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Freshman Brecken Ostronic plays defense against Free State's junior varsity team on Friday Feb. 19.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball suffers a tough loss against the Free State Firebirds

February 21, 2021
The fabulous five, sophomores Lucy Hardy, Serenity Keo, Amaya Marshall, Hailey Ramirez, and junior Layla Harjo discuss during a break in the play.

Following through, junior Layla Harjo completes a three-pointer.

Players on the sideline get hype after the Lions' score against Free State.

Preparing for the free throw, sophomore Amaya Marshall gets ready to secure another point for the Lions.

Getting pumped, sophomore Morganna Haaga cheers on her teammates from the sideline.

Pushing down the court, junior Layla Harjo dribbles towards the basket.

Sophomore Serenity Keo brings the ball down the court to score against Free State.

On the defense, sophomore Lucy Hardy protects against Free State number 15.

In the air, sophomore Hailey Ramirez swats the ball away from Free State player #0.

Arms up, junior Layla Harjo tries to protect the basket from another Free State score.

Lions' kicker Connor Gellender kicks off to begin the annual Free State footbal game.

[Photo] New Football Coach Announced After Rampy’s Departure

By Andrew Phalen, Sports Editor
February 10, 2021
Sophomore Amaya Marshall gets ready to make her next move.

PHOTOS: Lions lose to Shawnee Mission West

By Kenna McNally, Yearbook Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2021
Poised, Junior Layla Harjo holds the ball above her head.

President Donald Trump looms over the United States Capitol building with a wall of fire. Supporters of Trump led attacks on this building today during proceedings to finalize 2020 electoral college votes.

Breach of Capitol weakens American democracy

By Kenna McNally, Editor-in-Chief of the Red & Black Yearbook
January 6, 2021
Lawrence High school has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

OPINION: It’s time to go remote

By Nadia Sanburn, Tony Racy, Sophia Kaufman, Kenna McNally, Zora Lotton-Barker, and Riley Unekis
November 12, 2020
In the air, senior Ntense Obono prepares to hit the turf after an incomplete tackle by Free State.

Photos: Undefeated Chesty Lions defeat hometown rivals

By Kenna McNally, Yearbook Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2020
New to the field, sophomore Sam Sedo avoids being tackled and carries the ball twenty yards.

Out of grasp, senior Tre'Sean Jackson escapes a tackle attempt made by Free State.

Holding back the competition, senior Preston Greenwood lifts the competition in order to protect the comfortable lead that Lawrence High held.

Two-man team, senior Jack Stoll and junior Jackson Wood take down Free State's ball carrier during the third quarter.

With full force, junior Noah Smith holds back a Free State player so his teammates can complete a pass.

Unbreakable line, senior Connor Gellender rushes the ball for the kickoff with the power of the defensive line behind him.

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