Marching Lions Build Kinship Through Band Travel
Lawrence High School Marching Lions, led by Jay Smith, toured over the weekend earning superior ratings at the Central States Marching Festival in Manhattan. With 213 members, the band forms a close family yet faces the challenge of coordinating a large ensemble. Junior flutist Margaret Zeddies recalls toughing out ribbing for flute while finding belonging, and the group looks ahead to hosting the Heart of America Marching Band Festival on Oct. 15 as KU visits.
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Margaret Zeddies
Zeddies
Jay Smith
LHS
Lawrence High School
Smith
Manhattan
Marching Lions
Kansas University
Lions
Georgia
Chattanooga
Richard Gwin
Journal-Worth
Cologne
Hauptbahnhof
Kolner Dam
Berlin
East Germany
Zoo Station
Year Abroad in Germany Describes Berlin Arrival and Univ Experience
Student writes from Berlin about two months in Germany with a first month in Bergisch Gladbach. She travels to Brussels and Trier, notes Belgian chocolates, and describes resettling in Berlin with six remaining group members. She provides her Berlin address for replies.
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Germany
Berlin
Lawrence
Bergisch-Gladbach
Bergisch- Gladbach
Rhein
Cologne
Ger
Basel
Hamburg
Kanten
Brussels
Belgium
Trier
Europe
Joanne Bjorge
Cieslik
Werftstr
Access to LHS Activities Weighs on Skill and Drive
Students discuss accessibility of sports and clubs at LHS. Sara Maberry notes tryouts are tough to join the basketball team. Chris Pelan says accessibility depends on skill and effort. Allen Shih emphasizes determination over ease.
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LHS
Sara Maberry
Chris Pelan
Lawrence High School needs balanced press focus
LHS junior Katie Sackman argues local media overemphasizes negative stories about Lawrence High, urging more coverage of student achievements and community programs. She notes 17 National Merit semifinalists and asks outlets to balance reporting by highlighting academics, volunteer work, and clubs like Alliance for Social Awareness and Key Club.
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Lawrence High School
Lawrence
Alliance For Social Awareness
Key Club
LHS
Teacher turns hardship into hopeful entrepreneurship
San Jose instructor Bonilla leverages his own welfare experience to mentor welfare recipients through the San Jose Development Corp. He requires each student to propose a low cost business idea and helps them secure grants or loans. Valerie Neeley credits his extra effort for enabling her plan to open a day care for asthmatic children.
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San Francisco
David Bonilla
Bonilla
San Jose
Calif
IBM
San Joaquin Valley
U.S
Mexico
San Jose Development Corp
KQED
San Francisco Examiner
Valerie Neeley
Neeley
AFDC
Valerie
Lawrence High earns national honors and local debate wins
Lawrence High School leads in National Merit recognition with Efugbaike Ajayi and Misti Spann among 3 500 scholars. Ten LHS students are Commended, and the debate team captures multiple medals at Washburn Rural and Topeka West events. Two graduates win Southwestern Bell Scholarships for children of Southwestern Bell employees.
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LHS
Erika J. Earles
Jeremy D. Glauner
Michael J. Gottlieb
Donna K. Haehl
Cassie M. Hays
Kris B. Humburger
Davis K. McElwain
Jacob M. Shrader
Tracy M. Timmer
Courtney B. Wilson
Washburn
Elisha White
Katie Brummell
Matt Hillmer
Asna Abbasi
John Fawcett
Jaime Ward
Mike Gottlieb
Chris Francisco
Topeka West
Ashly Arnold
John Magnuson
Erik Emro
Claire Beier
Southwestern Bell Foundation
Southwestern Bell
Jamie Vandapool
Kansas State University
Hollie Yewell
Hunter College
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Peter Lundquist
Journal
Bjorge
Switzerland
Allen Shih
Latashia Floyd, Junior
Katie Sackman
Southwestern Bell Corp
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