Mentor Discusses Can We Talk
February 23, 2011 • Alice Barnes
Filed under Student Life
By Alice Barnes Willie Amison, an adviser at the University of Kansas, helped found Can We Talk at LHS and other district schools. Amison answered questions about the program for the Budget. What is Can We Talk? Amison: Can We Talk is a mentoring program designed for high school and junior high students.... Read more »
Faculty members cross item off bucket list
February 23, 2011 • Abby Gilliam
Filed under Top Stories
As Oprah Winfrey wraps up the concluding season of her talk show, two faculty members witnessed one of her final episodes. Counselor Lori Stussie and registrar Diannia Affalter sat in the audience of one of Winfrey’s recent episodes that filmed Jan 20 and aired Jan 26. This episode was all about happiness. “I... Read more »
KU student makes a video about autism
February 23, 2011 • Yukyung Lee
Filed under News
“Every little thing is gonna be all right.” When Chester Lindeman, a sophomore at LHS, sings the famous words of Bob Marley, they carry extra meaning when included in a new two-part video about autism shot at Lawrence High. Jessica Pittel, a senior at the University of Kansas, filmed “Autism in... Read more »
LHS moves to seven periods
February 23, 2011 • Lily Abromeit
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Managing six classes and a teenage life can get overwhelming and crazy, and next year students will have to adjust to more work with a seven-class day. The student schedule at LHS is set to expand by one class although seminar will be eliminated. In addition, there will also be an option for eight classes... Read more »
Engineering teacher wins $5,000
February 23, 2011 • raven wilson
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Engineering teacher Charlie Lauts was getting ready to walk her students through their final project on Dec. 17 when the principal, superintendent and some school board members surprised her with a $5,000 check. The honor was Special Award for Dedication to Education — a recognition given through the... Read more »
Facebook is an open book to our lives
February 23, 2011 • Taylor Kidder
Filed under Features, Top Stories
The Internet provides a home for students — a location where students may voice their internal monologues and daily goings-on. However, the Internet may not be the safest place for students’ rhetoric. “What you post on Facebook can follow you wherever you go,” counselor David Raney said.... Read more »
Clocks oppose students
February 23, 2011 • Taylor Kidder
Filed under Opinion
It is well established that all students are responsible for managing their time to ensure they arrive before the bell tolls. The clocks, however, hinder student’s abilities to manage themselves. They fail to accurately represent the proper time causing confusion amongst the student population. Worse,... Read more »
Bowlers find Balance
February 23, 2011
Filed under Sports
Many sports at LHS get a lot of attention from student and community fans. But some athletes don’t let a lack of attention keep them from joining the team. This is true of the students who spend their afternoons in a dark bowling alley listening to tumbling pins. “(I enjoy) getting to come out here... Read more »
Decade in the Pride
February 23, 2011 • Abby Gilliam
Filed under Features
2000 The rugby team placed 11th at regionals in Tulsa, Okla. Most players who tried out had never played before. Some played the game because it was similar to football, while others played to condition for other sports. 2001 Key club was a popular club that gave members a chance to help support their... Read more »
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