President Obama slideshows
December 7, 2011
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OSAWATOMIE — Seven hours before President Barack Obama began speaking at Osawatomie High School, Kansans began lining up outside. Hundreds of people, including students from Lawrence High School, packed the school’s small gym. These are some of the pictures captured by The Budget during the... Read more »
Obama makes mark in Osawatomie
December 7, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
By Lily Abromeit OSAWATOMIE — The small town of Osawatamie, Kan., grew in population Tuesday when President Barack Obama visited. Police stood on every corner with police tape blocking off parking spots and entrances throughout the normally quiet town. Helpful signs like “Presidential Speech... Read more »
Live Coverage: President Obama’s speech
December 5, 2011
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Social studies teacher Dr. Roger Clouser retires
November 1, 2011 • Victoria Secondine
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Early in October, Roger Clouser, beloved history and government teacher, announced his retirement. He had been teaching for 41 years. It is no question that a lot of people will miss him. “LHS is marvelous. The kids are fabulous and the teachers are amazing. Everyone welcomed me and made me feel good... Read more »
Homecoming winners announced
October 13, 2011
Filed under News, Photo Gallery, Student Life, Top Stories, Video
Winners for the 2011 Homecoming Parade were announced Monday. They are as follows: Chesty Award- Freshman Class Craftsmanship Award- Sophomore Class Innovation Award- Senior Class Red and Black Award- Junior Class Best Club Float- Orchestra Best Club Banner- International Club Read More →
CSPAN bus makes LHS stopover
October 7, 2011
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By Shelby Steichen CSPAN’s Campaign 2012 bus came to LHS Friday morning allowing students to be part of an interview call-in show. Ten students were given the chance to interview Leo Hindery, who is a member of Patriotic Millionaires for Fiscal Strength. The interviews were part of the daily Washington... Read more »
New teachers join LHS
September 29, 2011
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Karlin honored as top new teacher
September 29, 2011
Filed under News, Web Exclusive
Math teacher Jason Karlin received an award for $250 granted to exceptional second-year teachers. Video by Yu Kyung Lee Math teacher Jason Karlin was named a Horizon Award winner Sept. 9 at Lawrence High School. The award goes to teachers during their second year in the classroom, in honor of their... Read more »
Student volunteers time in Kenya
September 15, 2011 • Ella Magerl
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On the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, a group of volunteers provided help to Kenyan citizens. Junior Royce Harrison travelled with Kenyan Educational Service Trips along with three other girls and group leader Jennifer Geilings. The goal of the organization is to educate American teenagers and adults to... Read more »
Clothing costs expected to start springing up in stores
April 15, 2011 • Alice Barnes
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Students planning on purchasing a new spring wardrobe better watch out. Clothing prices are expected to rise 10 percent starting this spring. The economy is recovering and the demand for goods is rising — both good things. But a rise in the cost of labor and raw materials is squeezing the money out... Read more »


