Area’s college fair hosted by Lawrence High
October 15, 2009 • Samantha Schwartz, Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
Every other year, Guidance Counselor Robert Shandy arranges for over 100 colleges to attend the the LHS college fair. And every year a few stragglers cancel at the last minute or ask to be added to the list. Shandy, a veteran at planning this event, does not blink an eye. “It’s like planning... Read more »
Board and LEA meet to discuss teachers’ contracts
October 9, 2009 • Samantha Schwartz, Online editor in chief
Filed under News, Top Stories, Web Exclusive
On Wednesday October 7 at 4:30 p.m., the district negotiation team and the Lawrence Education Association (LEA) representatives met in the Lawrence High auditorium to discuss teachers’ contracts for this academic year and years following. Chief Operations Officer of Administrative Support Frank Harwood... Read more »
Without funding, stage goes dark
October 8, 2009 • Tommy Kitchen, Guest Writer
Filed under Opinion, Web Exclusive
The lights are on in a variety of different colors, the sound has been checked multiple times, the auditorium swept and ready for spectators, the actors have spent countless hours practicing their lines. But this would not happen if the district decides to cut funding even more. The drama department... Read more »
Community comes together to discuss dropout dilemma
October 8, 2009 • Jon Cohen, Print Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News, Top Stories
On Monday, Sept. 21, educators, community leaders, youth coordinators and student representatives descended on the district office in Lawrence for a regional dropout summit. The group discussed solutions to the state’s escalating dropout rate in preparation for the statewide Kansas Dropout Prevention... Read more »
Fast Five 10/7/09
October 8, 2009 • Chloe Sheridan, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Courageous Conversations will be held in the Black Box theatre. The event is open to African-American males from 9:55 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. Lawrence High boys junior varsity football will be competing against Shawnee Mission West at 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. FYI’s fifth annual Talent show... Read more »
High school students struggle to find work
October 8, 2009 • Blake Hocking, Guest Writer
Filed under News, Web Exclusive
Minimum and lower-wage jobs usually have been open to high school students in Douglas County. However, in this economy, it is tougher for students to get these jobs. During the last year, Douglas County has seen a 2.3 percent decrease in jobs, and these cuts directly affect teens.... Read more »
Developing Solutions: Photo students cope with limited funds
October 8, 2009 • Nikki Carmody, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories
The United States’ current economic situation has resulted in budget cuts all around the country. Because of these cuts, Angelia Perkins’ photo studio has come up with other ways to address the budget crunch. The Lawrence Photo Alliance, a group that meets monthly at the Lawrence Art Center... Read more »
Take 5 with Don Durkin
October 8, 2009 • Ricky Bellinger, Guest Writer
Filed under Features, Web Exclusive
What was your childhood nickname? I didn’t really have one. I just went by Don or Donny or Donald. Where did you go to high school? Eudora High School What was the worst experience you’ve had as a teacher? I had poison ivy so bad one time that I had to wear shorts because pants would stick... Read more »
LHS late arrival system should mirror Free State’s
October 4, 2009 • Emily Donnell, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Filed under Opinion
Each month, every student at Lawrence High can arrive to school an hour and a half late. This is known as late arrival, but Lawrence High only receives this once a month. However, Free State is blessed with late arrival every week, which to some people does not seem anywhere near fair. Free... Read more »
Prank text sent to mother on 10/1/09, cops called
October 2, 2009 • Samantha Schwartz, Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News, Top Stories, Web Exclusive
Due to FERPA laws, only the following information can be revealed: A Lawrence High student texted another student’s mom using the other student’s phone saying that the kid was in danger of being shot. He meant it to be a joke. The phone owner, not wanting to worry his mother, tried to text... Read more »
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