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Meredith Chapple

Meredith Chapple, Online Editor

Hi, I am Meredith Chapple, the Online Editor of the lhsbudget.com. I am a senior and have been on staff since my sophomore year. My spirit animal is Andy Bernard from The Office. I love my dog, French fries and Cool Ranch Doritos. Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

All content by Meredith Chapple
From left: William Yanek (co-online editor), David Obadare (co-video editor), Nola Levings (co-video editor), Meredith Chapple, Izzy Hedges (assistant online editor), Anna D'Ercole (webmaster). Not pictured: Anahita Hurt (co-online editor).

Online editor says goodbye

By Meredith Chapple
May 12, 2017
Kyle Hayden discusses his selection as superintendent in a meeting with press on March 9, 2016. Hayden plans to transfer to a position as the district's Chief Operations Officer July 1.

Superintendent transferring to job as Chief Operations Officer

By Meredith Chapple
May 12, 2017

State, district grapple with education funding

By Meredith Chapple
March 28, 2017

Lions fall just short of state title

By Gary Schmidt and Meredith Chapple
March 11, 2017
Senior Kobe Buffalomeat (center) and other members of the basketball team celebrate their state semifinal win the locker after Friday's game.

Preview: Lions face Blue Valley Northwest in state championship

By Meredith Chapple
March 11, 2017
Jubilent, seniors Jacob Unruh and Tucker Wilson celebrate the Lion's 41-36 win over Blue Valley North in the state semifinals game in Wichita on Friday night. The win returned the Lions to the state championship game for the second time in three years.

Fans travel to watch the Lions at state

By Meredith Chapple
March 10, 2017
Senior Jackson Mallory scans the floor during the Lion's overtime win over Manhattan High School on Wednesday. The win launched the Lions into the semifinals of the 6A state tournament for the third consecutive year.

Lions advance in state tournament

By Meredith Chapple and Trey Hulse
March 8, 2017

Tribe’s chief says SMN should consider mascot concerns

By Meredith Chapple
February 22, 2017
Shawnee Mission North banner removed from gym

Shawnee Mission North banner removed from gym

By Meredith Chapple
February 21, 2017
Senior Kobe Buffalomeat (76) committed to play as offensive lineman for the Illinois State Redbirds. He gained fame on Twitter after he tweeted that he was signing with the college. Hundreds of users reacted over his name.

Kobe Buffalomeat trends on Twitter

By Meredith Chapple
February 1, 2017
USD 497 awaiting decision on appeal to FCC

USD 497 awaiting decision on appeal to FCC

By Meredith Chapple
January 30, 2017
School board meeting about racial equity tonight at LHS

School board meeting about racial equity tonight at LHS

By Meredith Chapple
January 30, 2017

Opinion: Get your flu shot

By Meredith Chapple
January 20, 2017
Quiz: Which senior basketball player are you most like?

Quiz: Which senior basketball player are you most like?

By Meredith Chapple
December 14, 2016
Chesty speaks to fans at the football game against Free State on Oct. 21. Be sure to get your tickets in advance for the basketball game against Free State this Friday.

How to get your ticket to the City Showdown

By Meredith Chapple
December 13, 2016
The Breakfast Club offers culinary and business experience

The Breakfast Club offers culinary and business experience

By Meredith Chapple and Lourdes Kalusha-Aguirre
November 29, 2016

Anxiety, depression addressed in ‘Still Falling’ performance

By Meredith Chapple and Ian Jones
November 15, 2016
Donald Trump speaks at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C.

Republicans win nationally while conservative tide shifts in Kansas

By Meredith Chapple, Online Editor
November 9, 2016

PHOTOS: Lions fall to Firebirds

By Meredith Chapple, Cooper Avery, Addison Thornsberry, and Sydney Pritchard
October 25, 2016
Members of the Free State and LHS soccer teams wore yellow on the field before the start of the Oct. 10 game to honor Amanda Kapfer, the parent of two Free State soccer players. She had died of cancer a few days before the game, and the teams wanted to honor her memory.

[Photo] Teams unite to support FSHS soccer players

By Gary Schmidt
October 19, 2016
Differences between presidential candidates

Differences between presidential candidates

By Kira Auchenbach and Meredith Chapple
October 18, 2016
Teen mom honored on Homecoming court

Teen mom honored on Homecoming court

By Meredith Chapple
October 7, 2016
Securly protects on and off-site

Securly protects on and off-site

By Meredith Chapple
October 4, 2016

Sit-in achieves goals Tuesday night

By Meredith Chapple
September 8, 2016

Students attend Black Lives Matter vigil

By Meredith Chapple and Ian Jones
July 11, 2016
Senior Caroline Baloga was presented the Congressional Art Award by Lynn Jenkins on May 5.

Senior wins Congressional Art Award

By Meredith Chapple
May 6, 2016

Jenkins talks Trump

By Meredith Chapple
May 6, 2016

Security guard doubles as boxing instructor

By Meredith Chapple and Izzy Hedges
May 2, 2016

Ambulance unrelated to fight

By Meredith Chapple
April 28, 2016
Film teacher laid off

Film teacher laid off

By Meredith Chapple and Kira Auchenbach
April 21, 2016
English teacher Bill Patterson received a letter notifying him of being a semi-finalist of the Wolfe Family Teaching Award.

Teacher recognized by KU, wins award

By Meredith Chapple
April 8, 2016
Junior Jazmyne McNair smiles proudly as she give her speech before being awarded the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.

Junior advances, wins Kansas Youth of the Year

By Meredith Chapple
March 28, 2016
Senior Fred Brou defends against Free State High School on Friday, Feb. 26. They won 75-60.

[Photo] Lions to face Dodge City

By Gary Schmidt
March 10, 2016
Kyle Hayden discusses his selection as superintendent in a meeting with press on March 9, 2016. Hayden plans to transfer to a position as the district's Chief Operations Officer July 1.

Superintendent chosen

By Meredith Chapple
March 9, 2016
Young Democrats Club attends Washington Days in Topeka

Young Democrats Club attends Washington Days in Topeka

By Meredith Chapple
March 8, 2016
The Lions sway with the student section after they win against Shawnee Mission Northwest, 65-44 on Saturday, Mar. 5.

Lions devour Shawnee Mission Northwest, advance to state

By Gary Schmidt and Meredith Chapple
March 6, 2016
The Young Feminists Club had a lunch table all week to inform students and staff about feminism and Women's Week.

[Photo] Women’s Week continues

By Sofia Rommel
March 3, 2016
Photo courtesy of Joaquin Dorado-Mariscal

Students circulate petition to ban Confederate flag

By Meredith Chapple
February 23, 2016
Decision at Free State challenges free speech rights

Decision at Free State challenges free speech rights

By Meredith Chapple
February 18, 2016
Junior Jazmyne McNair smiles proudly as she give her speech before being awarded the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.

McNair, Youth of the Year

By Meredith Chapple
February 11, 2016
Photo courtesy of Demetrius Kemp

Bowling fundraiser hopes to raise money for hospitalized student

By Meredith Chapple
February 11, 2016
Senior Kai Blosser, junior Noah Mercer, junior Emma Posler, junior Darius Hart and senior Joaquin Dorado are a few members of the Young Democrats Club, which was restarted this year.

[Photo] Club returns to pique political interests

By Gabe Mullen
February 12, 2016
Deadline for local scholarships approaching

Deadline for local scholarships approaching

By Meredith Chapple
February 5, 2016
Two LHS students compete for Youth of the Year recognition

Two LHS students compete for Youth of the Year recognition

By Meredith Chapple
January 14, 2016
Cross-dressing skits are outdated

Cross-dressing skits are outdated

By Meredith Chapple
November 22, 2015
LGBTQ meetings help students, parents share experiences

LGBTQ meetings help students, parents share experiences

By Meredith Chapple
October 22, 2015

Budget Changes Cause Delays

By Meredith Chapple
September 24, 2015
Seniors Adam Graham and Matthew Walter work in the journalism room. They conducted interviews and helped with other tasks this year. “My favorite thing is helping out, trying to get some interviews and having fun with other classmates,” Walter said.

Seniors thrive as part of staff

By Meredith Chapple
May 19, 2015
Boys basketball coach Mike Lewis gives gives instructions to his players in the middle of a tournament game in 2018.

Lewis named coach of the year

By Meredith Chapple
April 10, 2015
Listening to a lecture, junior Josh Bash attended AP US History teacher Valarie Schrag’s first AP review session on March 30.

Students gear up for AP exams

By Meredith Chapple
April 8, 2015
Graphic by Joaquin Dorado-Mariscal

Brownback’s repeal hurts Kansas employees

By Meredith Chapple
March 11, 2015
Sophomore Trey Moore lifts weights during class on Thursday.

Students place high in first competitive weight lifting competition

By Meredith Chapple
February 13, 2015
Art Club members created decorations for the Starry Night-themed dance.

Quiz: Are you a good Winter Formal date?

By Meredith Chapple
February 13, 2015
Voters approve holding school funding steady

Voters approve holding school funding steady

By Meredith Chapple
January 28, 2015
Test your Sadie Hawkin's knowledge

Test your Sadie Hawkin’s knowledge

By Meredith Chapple
January 28, 2015
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