FYI Talent Show Winners Announced
November 9, 2009 • Samantha Schwartz, Online-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under A&E
On Wednesday November 4 at 7 p.m. in the Lawrence High auditorium, FYI Club hosted its annual talent show. Funds raised benefit Lawrence High students in need of financial assistance and also provide a few scholarships for students involved in the prevention program. The talent show judges included Brad... Read more »
Religious discrimination targets students
November 8, 2009 • Nikki Carmody, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
Jesus Freak. Borat’s interpretation of a Jew. Bald-headed Monks. Common labels are stuck on students if they openly show interest in religion. Society has shaped our generation so that many of us reject religion. It is considered “prude.” Our generation has developed negative stereotypes regarding... Read more »
Band Places Second at KU Marching Festival
November 8, 2009 • Kimi Brickey, Staff Writer
Filed under News
On Oct. 17 the Marching Lions participated in the University of Kansas marching festival, Heart of America. After placing 4th in prelims, the Lions stepped (or marched) it up for finals, earning the 2nd place trophy. LHS also received the Best in Music Execution and the Best Drum Majors awards. ... Read more »
Lawrence High reaches Standards of Excellence
November 8, 2009 • Natalie Wilkins, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories
Every year, sophomores and juniors are required to take the Kansas State Assessment (KSA) in math, reading and science. Last year, for the first time, LHS received a standard of excellence on the test. The Standard of Excellence A Standard of Excellence is awarded if 15 percent of the students who... Read more »
Fast Five 11/4/09
November 6, 2009 • Chloe Sheridan, Staff Writer
Filed under News
During seminar on Nov. 5 in the auditorium, a senior assembly will be held. Assistant Principal Jan Leonard will talk about winter formal, graduation and other activities for the seniors. Jostens representative Jeff Heline will discuss class rings and apparel. Lawrence High’s Chorale choir will perform... Read more »


