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Ian Jones

Ian Jones, Online Photo Editor

Hey there lil feller! It’s me, Ian Jones; Online Photo Editor :)

Harambe still lives on in me, as a part of my soul. Death is cool ig. Follow me on Instagram @ Ian.PNG

All content by Ian Jones
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).

[Photo] Online editor says goodbye

By Meredith Chapple
May 12, 2017
ACting — Senior Crosby Dold reaches up during a scene in the winter musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Dold plans to study theater in college.

[Photo] Senior Reaches for Future in Theater

By Inez Robinson, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
Junior Andrew Stewart went with the baseball team to Arkansas and Missouri to start off the season.

[Photo] Baseball player describes Spring Break baseball trip

By Cooper Wright, Staff Writer
April 7, 2017
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[Photo] Letter from the editor

February 9, 2017
Austin Miller dribbles toward the basket during the Lions win over Blue Valley North, sending LHS back to the state championship game for the second time in three years.

PHOTOS: Lions claim semifinals win

By Ian Jones and Hannah Gaines
March 11, 2017
Fist in the air, senior Jackson Mallory celebrates the Lions semifinal win over Blue Valley North on Friday night at Koch Arena in Wichita. The Lions marked their third consecutive year in the tournament. They will play for the 6A state championship at 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

[Photo] Victory sends Lions to state championship game

By Gary Schmidt, Sports Editor
March 10, 2017
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[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: Kobe Buffalomeat

By Anahita Hurt
March 9, 2017
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[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: Clarence King

By Anahita Hurt
March 7, 2017
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[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: Chisom Ajekwu

By Anahita Hurt
March 4, 2017
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[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: Skylar Drum

By Anahita Hurt
March 2, 2017
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[Photo] 5 starters/5 days: Hannah Stewart

By Anahita Hurt
February 28, 2017
Main Attraction — senior Natalie Cote has the crowd’s attention as she performs.

[Photo] Getting Down to Business in the Winter Musical

By Sydney Pritchard, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
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[Photo] Q&A: Meet the Winter Court candidates

By Nikki Aqui
February 3, 2017

PHOTOS: Lions shake Allen Field House 61-57

By Gary Schmidt, Ian Jones, Hannah Gaines, and Addison Thornsburry
December 20, 2016

PHOTOS: Students feel the holiday spirit

By Ian Jones and Griffin Nelson
December 20, 2016
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[Photo] Quiz: Which senior basketball player are you most like?

By Meredith Chapple
December 14, 2016
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[Photo] Lions to face Firebirds this Friday

By Gary Schmidt
December 14, 2016
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[Photo] Tips for finals, schedule changes

By Nikki Aqui
December 14, 2016
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[Photo] Animal Science class gets hands-on experience with goats

By Vanessa Hernandez
December 14, 2016
The Lady Lions will face Olathe South Thursday in the first round of the state tournament.

[Photo] Lady Lions score a victory

By Gary Schmidt
December 2, 2016

PHOTO: Lions sink a win to start season

By Ian Jones and Addison Thornsbury
December 6, 2016
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[Photo] Letter from the Editor 11/17/16

By Kansas Gibler, Editor-In-Chief
November 29, 2016
Head down — Athletes may face unique challenges in seeking help for mental health concerns.

[Photo] Student athletes less likely to discuss mental health

By Gary Schmidt, Sports Editor
November 21, 2016

Anxiety, depression addressed in ‘Still Falling’ performance

By Meredith Chapple and Ian Jones
November 15, 2016
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[Photo] Q&A: Checkmate! Students discuss chess

By Kira Auchenbach
November 15, 2016
Sophomore Jack Foster performs in "Almost, Maine" this year.

[Photo] Q&A: Work begins on ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’

By Kailey Bates
November 10, 2016
Survey: Student share how the election has affected their political views

Survey: Student share how the election has affected their political views

By Ian Jones, Online Photo Editor
November 7, 2016
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[Photo] Golfer Beatrice Lopez putts her way to a personal best

By Gary Schmidt
October 19, 2016
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[Photo] Teen mom honored on Homecoming court

By Meredith Chapple
October 7, 2016
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[Photo] Homecoming week filled with fun events

By Nikki Aqui
September 30, 2016
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[Photo] Students build solar powered phone charger

By Griffin Nelson
September 28, 2016
Sympathizing — English and theater teacher Jamie Johnson shows support at the candlelit. Photo by Ian Jones

[Photo] Students attend local Black Lives Matter vigil

By Macy Landes, News Editor
September 23, 2016

PHOTOS: Homecoming parade and Rally Around the Lion attract students

By Ian Jones and Addisson Thornsbury
September 22, 2016

Lions kickoff season with a win 50-20

By Gary Schmidt, Ian Jones, and Aidan Rothrock
September 3, 2016

Students fall back in to school pride

By Ian Jones and Hannah Gaines
September 1, 2016

Lions’ Leap Dance rocked out

By Kira Auchenbach and Ian Jones
August 31, 2016

Fall sports kickstart the year

By Ian Jones and Cooper Avery
August 26, 2016

Students attend Black Lives Matter vigil

By Meredith Chapple and Ian Jones
July 11, 2016
Senior Amber Flummerfelt plays with her team on March 31.

[Photo] Softball, baseball struck out at regionals

By Gary Schmidt
May 19, 2016
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[Photo] D1 recruit to take flight at Air Force

By Colton Lovelace
May 16, 2016
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[Photo] A photographic future, hobby

By Connor Schmaus
May 16, 2016
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[Photo] Lady Lions soccer preview

By Gary Schmidt
May 16, 2016

Showtime opens tonight

By Ian Jones, Cooper Avery, Hannah Gaines, and Kylee Broekemeier
April 28, 2016
Senior Micaela Riley plays in a game against Pembroke Hill March 22. The Lions won 2-1.

[Photo] Kicking it up a notch

By Gary Schmidt
April 29, 2016
With no notification requirements, schools are unable to make informed decisions if students with criminal offenses need alternative education options.

[Photo] Schools not notified of students with sex offenses

April 22, 2016
Class winners of each contest category met in Wendy Vertacnik’s classroom after school on March 2 to unbox the Vans canvas shoes they will paint their designs on. “I think this will be fun,” said Katie Grear, who won first place in the Action Sports category. “I’m not used to sharing ideas with other people. It will probably be good for team building.”

[Photo] Art student kick it up a notch

By Shayla Brillhart
March 26, 2016
Senior Stefan Petrovic converses with junior Aprahmay Mishra in the Debate and Forensics classroom. Petrovic has aquired 2,288 points during his four years under debate coach Jeff Plinsky.

[Photo] Senior sets school speech and debate program record

By Jennifer Pomes
March 22, 2016

LHS Theater puts on Godspell – Photo slideshow

By Hannah Gaines and Ian Jones
January 28, 2016

Lions overcome Olathe East 69-61 – Photo Slideshow

By Ian Jones and Hannah Gaines
January 20, 2016

Wrestling team falls to Shawnee Heights – Photo slideshow

By Ian Jones
January 15, 2016
Sophomore Chisato Kimura, and seniors Anna-Marie Turner, Payton Smith and Kaytlin Riedesel training to become Yellow Ribbon Ambassadors. "I took it because a few of my friends have experienced thoughts of suicide,” Smith said. “And I want to be able to help people.”

[Photo] Students train to prevent suicide

By Luna Stephens and Zia Kelly
December 10, 2015
Bledsoe celebrates a teammate’s success. “We really have to take everything because nothing has been handed to us,” he said. “Everyone works really hard and has a great mindset.”

[Photo] Bledsoe storms toward D1

By Kansas Gibler
November 23, 2015
Lions shake hands with Shawnee Mission North football players after the home victory Nov. 6 at LHS.

[Photo] Lions look to continue perfection in postseason football game tonight

By Colton Lovelace
November 13, 2015
Students show off their talents at 11th annul FYI Talent Show

Students show off their talents at 11th annul FYI Talent Show

By Ian Jones and Abbey Damron
November 11, 2015
Lions dominate first round of post-season play against Shawnee Mission North 56-32: Slideshow

Lions dominate first round of post-season play against Shawnee Mission North 56-32: Slideshow

By Ian Jones and Aidan Rothrock
November 9, 2015
Fans rush the field after the Lions clinch a close victory against Olathe North on Oct. 23.

[Photo] Lions enter first round of regional playoffs against SM North

By Colton Lovelace
November 6, 2015

Music department puts on annual Gala: Photo slideshow

By Ian Jones and Cooper Avery
November 5, 2015
Senior Kennedi Wright-Conklin accepts her crown during halftime accompanied by senior Colton Lovelace.

[Photo] Homecoming royalty overcome losses

By Kate Rettig
October 25, 2015
Working in the Newsroom — Exchange student Jana Scherbarth works on her letter, featured on this page.

[Photo] From Germany to Lawrence

October 24, 2015
Challenges — Many transgender students find difficulty in navigating daily tasks because of marginalization. The district is working to adress their challenges by providing gender-neutral bathrooms.

[Photo] District working to meet needs of LGBT students

By Zia Kelly
October 22, 2015
Junior Crosby Dold plays Essie Carmichael, an aspiring ballerina who is tragically, rhythmically challenged.

[Photo] Students take on classic play

By Luna Stephens
October 26, 2015
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[Photo] Stepping up for a cause

By Veda Cobb
October 24, 2015

LHS Theater program puts on “You Can’t Take With You” Photo Slideshow

By Ian Jones and Abbey Dameron
October 8, 2015
Lions bring home the win against Shawnee Mission South winning Homecoming game, 42-6

Lions bring home the win against Shawnee Mission South winning Homecoming game, 42-6

By Ian Jones
October 6, 2015

Black Violin entertains students

By Ian Jones and Hannah Gaines
September 30, 2015
Homecoming Candidates Make a Splash Slide Show

Homecoming Candidates Make a Splash Slide Show

By Ian Jones
September 17, 2015
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PHOTOS – Football Team Triumphs over BVW 35-14

By Ian Jones, Hannah Gaines, and Aidan Rothrock
September 10, 2015

[Video] Government teacher Matthew Herbert wins seat on city commission

By Aidan Rothrock
April 9, 2015
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PHOTOS: Orchestra hits the road for Serenade Your Sweetheart

By Ian Jones and Hannah Gaines
February 13, 2015
Students work in the auto shop after the school evacuation.

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

By Cortlynn Stark
February 11, 2015
Girls basketball team falls to SMNW

Girls basketball team falls to SMNW

By Ian Jones
February 11, 2015
Students walk away from the football stadium and toward the West Gym after the school was evacuated on Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Storify: Smoke-filled shop causes school evacuation

February 11, 2015
Staring down the competition, junior Dareon Allen gets ready to initiate a rap battle.

[Photo] School rap battles draw crowds

By Ryan Yowell
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
PHOTOS: Orchestra prepares for Manhattan trip

PHOTOS: Orchestra prepares for Manhattan trip

By Ian Jones and Cooper Avery
January 16, 2015
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