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Volume 122, Issue 8, May 12, 2015
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Seniors make a poetic exit
Class gift commemorates famous American poet, class literary talent
By Kansas Gibler Seniors spent national poetry month working to acquire a piece of Lawrence history. Members of the National Honors Society as well as other members of the senior class began working in late March to secure their senior gift: a framed signature belonging to American poet Walt Whitman. The gift has caught a lot of attention, considering how different it is from previous years’ gifts. Money came from various sources, such as the senior class donation, classroom change collecting and donations from the community. Social media also proved to be a useful tool in the process. “It went very quickly,” English teacher Michael Carriger said. “After both The Budget’s article and the Journal World’s article and some of the online stuff we did on Twitter and Facebook, the community just came through. We had letters and checks in the mail the day after all of that. Both students in classes and teachers in the build-
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ing contributed as well.” The the gift, which has no set location yet, is significant to Whitman fans throughout the school, such as the English teachers, students and specifically, AP language and composition teacher Bill Patterson. “I’ve taught Walt Whitman in high school, his works in this high school for 15 years, and I’ve often told the story of him coming to Lawrence,” Patterson said. “I’ve even taken classes up to the top of the hill, Old Mt. Oread on campus to think about where he stood and told them to look down that hill and what he would have seen is the place where Lawrence High School would one day be built. For me it’s just perfect that that signature from his time here would end up here in this building, which is the space he was looking at on that day that he visited.” Carriger found the signature online years ago, but didn’t have a purpose for it then. “A couple years ago I was looking around on the internet for
things — to get for myself— and I came across this company site and the fact that they had this signature,” he said. “It reminded me that Whitman had come to Lawrence, and Mr. [Bill] Patterson and I had looked that up at one time and really tried to figure out what his two days were like here.” Whitman visited north Lawrence, known then as Bismarck Grove, in August 1879. He was here to attend the quarter-centennial celebration of the settlement of Kansas. After forgetting about the signature, Carriger was reminded of it and decided that it would be a good gift for the highly literate senior class to give. “Fast forward to this year and we were sitting with National Honor Society, and they were wanting to do some sort of project and so many in National Honor Society are part of the senior class’ officers and things like that,” he said. “They were talking about a senior gift, and that they didn’t really have an idea for a senior gift, and so it just hit me that this could be
Looking on as Michael Carriger speaks, senior Joo-Young Lee helps present the senior class gift during senior awards night. “It was an honor to present our unique senior class gift on such a special and memorable night,” Lee said. Photo by Joseph Anderson something.” Senior class president JooYoung Lee sees the gift as a good thing to leave for future students. “They’ve seen it as a trend, as our class being very good at English,” she said. “So they thought it would be a good idea for this Walt Whitman signature to be our class gift and it would be a nice way to leave something tangible as our legacy.” Carriger’s biggest goal, he said, is to keep Lawrence’s history in Lawrence. “Having the Whitman signature here brings a piece of literary history back to Lawrence, and I hope it serves as a creative trigger for our students, faculty and community,” he said.
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See you later, seniors The Budget staff says goodbye to senior staff members Front row: Savannah Chino, Maggie Wiseman, Riley Nelson, Lizzy McEntire, Keeli Billings, Jensen Edwards Second row: Joseph Anderson, Shawn Han, Cortlynn Stark Top Row: Ben Rajewski, Ryan Yowell Not Pictured: Adam Graham, Brandon Hegeman, Matthew Walter, Dymtro Guzhva. through advertising and staff fundraising. The editorial staff is solely responsible for the content of this newspaper, and views expressed in The Budget do not necessarily reflect those of the administration of Lawrence High School or USD 497. MISSION STATEMENT The Budget is committed to providing the Lawrence High community with objective, inclusive news coverage that ensures relevance to its entire spectrum of readers. The staff devotes itself to the exercise of First Amendment rights and upholding the highest of journalistic standards. While the paper is a vessel to publish student voice, it conjointly acts as an educational entity holding the intent of bettering student journalistic ability and reader’s access to information.
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On the cover: Channeling the class gift, graphics editor Joaquin Dorado-Mariscal compiled seniors’ signatures to decorate the front and back cover for our senior issue. The typeface on the front and back was copied from images Whitman’s handwriting.
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Gallery of students plans for the future
Seniors drew their plans for the future, some more serious than others Gathered by Meredith Chapple
By Kenzie Garvin
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Senior graduate carrying on a five-generation tradition
By Ben Rajewski Tradition is highly valued at LHS, and no one knows that better than the Greenfield family. Senior Chris Greenfield will be a fifth-generation LHS graduate with alumni relatives attending the school as early as 1900. Chris’ dad, Donald Greenfield, attended LHS from 1987 to 1990. Donald’s mom, Carol Dicker Greenfield, met her husband, Dennis, at LHS, whom she has been married to for 46 years, attending
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the school from 1962 to 1965. Chris’ great grandfather, Donald Dicker, graduated from LHS in 1935. “They never wanted me to go anywhere else or move anywhere else,” Chris said. In the 50 years between Carol and Chris’ graduations, LHS has undergone some drastic changes. “This school is now a much larger building and everyone ate in the cafeteria,” Carol said. “There
Class of 1935 was no going out [for lunch], football was played at Haskell, there were no girls sports, and prom was in the gym.” However, two important events have remained the same. “Homecoming has remained an important tradition and Showtime, but it was called ‘For You A Song’ in 1965,” Carol said. Chris is graduating 25 years after his father received his diploma — an event that Donald remembers well.
“[My greatest memory] is Howard and Harold Harris carrying the state championship track trophy across the stage at my graduation,” Donald said. Chris’ parents, Donald and Lori, will send all three of their children through LHS, Chris being the first. His sister, freshman Lacey Greenfield, will continue the tradition as a member of the class of 2018. “Being a part of LHS means
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Carol Greenfield Donald Greenfield Chris Greenfield
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“Everyone ate in the cafeteria. There was no going out [for lunch], football was played at Haskell, there were no girls’ sports and prom was in the gym.”
—Carol Greenfield
being a small piece of a school that has produced a lot of great people,” Donald said. In his four years at LHS, Chris has been involved in soccer and marching band. He also represented the family line on last fall’s Homecoming Court. “Marching band was really important to me in my time here,” Chris said. “I and the kids in my class were really dedicated.” Chris’ greatest experience at LHS, he said, was this year’s final
band competition. “Our last band competition in the fall was really memorable,” he said. “Afterward, all of the seniors were really emotional.” As their final year draws to a close, seniors often reflect on what they will miss most about high school. “I will miss being around my friends all the time,” Chris said. “After graduation we all seem to go our separate ways.” Chris plans to attend the
University of Kansas next year, studying either civil or mechanical engineering. Although he is moving up the hill, he plans on staying connected to LHS. “I plan on coming to a lot of football games in the fall,” Chris said. “I’m looking forward to the reunion.” The family line of Chesty Lions is a tradition Chris plans to carry on. “It is very important to me,”
he said. “I want my kids to go here.”
Photos courtesy of Lori Greenfield Not pictured: Charlie Dicker, graduating class unknown
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Students shine at Showtime Choir students make their mark in school history with department tradition
Top left: The alto section of the concert choir sings “Free Ride” by The Edward Winter Group. The group had their final dress rehearsal on April 22. Photo by Krista Hopkins Bottom left: Clutching a “Dear John” letter, junior Roscoe Bradt performs “The Letter” by The Box
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Tops with A Capella. Photo by Joseph Anderson Top right: Sporting a bathrobe, senior Taryn Reed sings in the quartet performing “My Strongest Suit” by Sherie Renee Scott. Photo by Joseph Anderson Middle right: Senior Emily Easum
and junior Matt Jacobsen sing “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond. “My line was, ‘And when I hurt, hurtin’ runs off my shoulders’ and then Matt Jacobsen slides across the stage and looks at me and says, ‘How could I hurt when holdin’ you?’ ” Easum said. Photo by Joseph Anderson
Bottom right: Singing about some unusual weather, seniors Bonnie Reinsch and Alex Ginsberg performed “It’s Raining Men,” recorded by The Weather Girls. Photo by Krista Hopkins
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Club presidents discuss their
legacies
Seniors hand their groups to new hands, reflect on experiences
Olivia Randolph, Young Feminists Club To those taking my place in Young Feminists Club next year, please remember these few things: Not everyone will get it. Some people can be made to see inequality and some come from a place of privilege where they cannot consider the possibility of continuing gender discrimination, so learn who’s who and don’t waste your time. Acknowledge the privilege you hold in regard to your race, socioeconomic status, religion or gender identity, and be aware of how that influences your experience with feminism and in life
in general. Do your best not to silence the voices of those with less privilege because everyone holds a unique and important perspective. Stand up for yourself and others in situations outside of our meetings and don’t compromise your beliefs for others. Most importantly, remember to take a break every once in a while. There are times when you can let the other activists express outrage at the latest instance of victim-blaming or gender-based bias. You don’t have to be serious all of the time and it is OK to laugh instead of scream. I think it’s the only way I’ve made it through without going insane.
Sadie Keller, Habitat for Humanity I really didn’t do anything spectacular. All I’ve done was harness pre-existing energy in the student body. LHS kids care and want to be a part of a larger, outreaching community. Habitat is a good way to capture those virtues and make a positive impact in Lawrence. Houses are a basic human need, nothing elaborate or unnecessary. Building a house alongside the homeowner is a mutually beneficial experience. My favorite thing about Habitat is it isn’t charity. No one is being handed anything without hours of sweat and work into it. I hope future leaders remember to be involved in Habitat for reasons better and bigger than it being volunteer hours. I’ve gained more
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from working with Habitat than I have given. I know the future is in good hands — hopefully the club continues to grow and evolve into a larger part of students’ daily lives. Just remember, every small thing you can do for someone else changes both of your lives for the better. Best of luck, Lions! Lions are an incredible group of compassionate, intelligent and progressive humans.
Shawn Han, My Little Pony Club My name is Shawn Han, and my legacy is the My Little Pony club. I started it back in 2012, the first semester of my sophomore year. At first people thought it was a joke club. Many people signed up because they thought it was funny. Our first ever club meeting we had about 25 actual members, although over 60 people signed up. My original intention for starting the club
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was I knew people who enjoyed watching “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic,” but most of them thought they were alone in the school. Regardless of if the club stops or continues after I leave doesn’t matter to me, because I’m glad about the friendships that I made and the ones that I started. I really hope the club continues because it was so important to me, and I’m certain it was important to many others, too.
Isaiah Young, Gay-Straight Alliance This year I became President—though I prefer the term captain—of the GSA. I walked the group through a complete makeover that I hope will last for many years to come. I declared our space a brave space, a safe space that acknowledges and requires a need for open discussion and learning surrounding not only issues of gender identity and sexual orientation, but issues of race, class, ability, gender and the intersections of these identities that make us people. I helped reorient the GSA back into being an advocacy and support
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group with a zero-tolerance policy for harm and willful ignorance. I got us online and connected with nearby GSAs and the Kansas Queer Youth Network (KQYN). I had outside speakers come in and educate on consent and gender identity and provided resources for our growing actively queer LHS community. My greatest hope is that the LHS GSA becomes a larger scale organization with the ability to pay for members to attend queer youth summits and hire folks to teach comprehensive queer safe sex ed.
“The music community.” —Ellie Dunlap “The community of diverse people who have accepted each other.” —Marlee Bird “The number of fights a year.” —Nathaniel Ramaley The Budget
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Strutting through senior year Volleyball player models for area designers By Kate Rettig All eyes are on senior Makayla Wagner as she walks down the runway. The cameras flash as the crowd admires. Wagner’s designer couture. I got this, she thinks to herself. She strikes a pose and struts back down the runway. Sophomore year, Wagner began runway modeling for Kansas City Fashion Week. She has since modeled at the event this past year and has done photo shoots in between. “My friend that was a senior was in one of the fashion design classes,” Wagner said. “She heard about Kansas City fashion week and has told me forever that I should model. So I went and tried out and I made it in. Since then I’ve just been doing it as fun.” Kansas City Fashion Week is a biannual event held in Union Station that is held as a memorial to Kansas City’s thriving garment district in the 1940’s. Arriving at Union Station at 8 a.m., Wagner goes straight into hair and makeup. She spends five hours getting her hair and makeup and only has 10 minutes to perfect her walk. Wagner lines up with the other models. She patiently waits to amaze the crowd with St. Louis clothing designer Lauren Bander’s designs. “All you’re thinking about is, ‘I just don’t want to fall off the runway’ because if you do, that’s just really embarrassing,” Wagner said. “It’s nerve wracking, but once you get up on to the runway, it just all goes away because of the initial reactions to it.” That feeling of confidence coming off catwalk encouraged Wagner to keep modeling. The long days and aching feet have no effect on Makayla’s enthusiasm toward modeling. “It is fun to see Makayla model because she is having a good time,” said Wagner’s father, Cress Wagner. “It is also an accomplishment that she has done all on her own.” Wagner’s parents have attended each au-
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dition, rehearsal and show Makayla has been in. “Not only has modeling taught Makayla how to walk with poise and grace,” he said. “It has given her confidence. Modeling opened doors that gave her the opportunity to represent Lawrence in the Miss Teen Kansas USA pageant 2014.” Wagner also has been involved in volleyball, track and field, LINK crew, and National Honors Society. She also volunteers at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Because of her involvement in other activities, she only models during Kan-
Taking center stage, senior Makayla Wagner models at the Kansas City Fashion Week 2014 last September. Photo provided by Makayla Wagner sas City Fashion Week but hopes to continue modeling through college. “I know she wants to be an anesthesiologist,” senior Kenzie Garvin, a friend of Wagner’s, said. “So she’ll have to do modeling on the side if she wants to do it. I bet she definitely could.”
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Seniors thrive as part of staff Duo makes their mark in the journalism room By Meredith Chapple
Seniors Matthew Walter and Adam Graham have assisted the journalism staff this year by tackling interviews and scanning the hundreds of signatures seen on the cover of this issue. The two have collaborated to help work on the newspaper and yearbook in the journalism room. Graham, having been on staff longer than Walter, looks after Walter when assigned projects so they can both get as much as they can out of the experience. “Adam is very concerned with other people,” paraprofessional Genie Harper said. “He likes to help protect people and keep them engaged in things and make sure they’re always involved.” Being in the journalism room has been a highlight of Graham’s
high school career. He joined his freshman year and has helped out ever since. “Journalism is my favorite part of high school,” he said. “Doing interviews and hanging out with Ms. [Barbara] Tholen and the guys for the last three years is a lot of fun for me to have.” Walter joined the staff during his last year at Lawrence High. They have written questions for their own interviews as well as conducted them. “They write a lot of interviews they do,” Harper said. “They ask a lot of cool questions.” Not only has the staff influenced them, but Graham and Walter have also had an impact on the journalism staff. They help others with their stories and
introduce new story pitches for the newspaper. “Adam in particular has been really good about making sure we cover certain things that I don’t think we’ve covered before he was on staff,” journalism adviser Barbara Tholen said. “The very first time we ever covered Special Olympics was because that’s something that’s really important to Adam.” Journalism students as well as Tholen have noted the positive energy that Graham and Walter bring to their room. “I like the way Matthew has the sweetest way of coming in and saying, ‘Hi’ every day when he’s coming to class,” Tholen said. “He just makes me smile every day and makes me really happy that he’s here.”
Their positive energy is also seen in their other classes throughout the day. “They’re both usually in a very good mood, so I think they bring really good energy to any staff they’re on and the school itself,” special education teacher Mallory Hancock said. “They’re also really inviting about other people and not judgmental at all, and that’s always a really good thing to have at the school.” Seniors Adam Graham and Matthew Walter work in the journalism room. They conducted interviews and helped with other tasks this year. “My favorite thing is helping out, trying to get some interviews and having fun with other classmates,” Walter said. Photo by Hannah Gaines
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Why did you stay for second semester? The seven hour schedule means most students have all of the credits they need to graduate by the first semester of senior year. However, a grand majority stick around until May. Reporting by Riley Nelson
“I don’t want to leave LHS any sooner than I have to, and all my friends are here second semester.” —George Wedge
“I wouldn’t want to miss out on baseball, and I wanted to hang around for all the senior activities.” ---Nyle Anderson
“I didn’t want to graduate early because I feel like I would be missing out on a lot. Plus, I’m in no hurry to get away from LHS.” ---Emari Rice
“I play baseball, so that’s one reason why I didn’t graduate at semester, but I also had the desire to. Second semester is always the most fun.” ---Steven Garcia
“I stayed second semester because I honestly wouldn’t have anything else to do with my life if I wasn’t at school.” —Kyle Berkley
“I really didn’t want to leave early and miss out on all of the senior activities. I want to be in the now and have as much time with the seniors as possible.” —Cienna Sorell
“It was important to me to to get a standard diploma instead of just a GED. And I wanted to be around my friends before we go separate ways.” ---Olivia Ramirez
“I never even thought about graduating at semester. I would just be sitting at home. I’d rather be here finishing high school with my friends.” ---Carson Rhoades
After high school, I am most likely to: “Dress like a hippie and still get my PhD.” —Rachel McNemee “Succeed in international business.” —Logan Hawley
—Mikhayla Sheeley “Have a pet dolphin (or orca).” —Noelle Foster “Become an emu farmer.” —Kimball Coleman
“Run track in college”
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“Become a linguist.”
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Getting a head start Student gets accepted to selective medical program in Chicago By Luna Stevens
Senior Joo Young Lee’s interest in science and social personality whisks her away to the windy city next fall to get a head start on her medical career. Lee was one of the select few applicants to be accepted to Northwestern University’s Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) for the class of 2023. She will be a part of the seven-year program, which will encompass both her undergraduate and medical school degrees. “I honestly didn’t think I would get in because it’s such a competitive program,” Lee said. “They choose less than 30 people in the nation or internationally, so I was very shocked. I still don’t know how I got in.” HPME is a program specifically designed for accelerated students, giving them the opportunity to earn their medical school degree after only a three-year undergraduate program and automatic admission to four years at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. This also allows those in the program to be exempt from
taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) that is normally required for entrance into medical school. “The reason why I was applying for these combined programs in general was because I wouldn’t have to get an MCAT,” she said, “I would be guaranteed admission to medical school, which makes my undergraduate years a lot less stressful, and I can explore a lot of different things.” Lee said she ultimately chose Northwestern both for its academic programs and unique work environment for clinical study. “I chose Northwestern specifically because they have programs in their medical school that are close to what I want to do,” she said. “They integrate clinical years and your studying all together starting your first year of medical school, which is something I really like. Then their medical school is in Chicago, so there’s a lot of stuff going on and a lot of diversity. I can work with a lot of different types of people.” Although Lee has a long road
ahead of her to complete the HPME program, she got a good start here at LHS. Students and staff at have noted Lee’s academic success throughout her high school career. As well as taking on several AP classes she has been a part of student council, debate, orchestra and more. “She’s a unique combination of artistic and intellect, and I think she’s going to be a fine doctor,” said Lee’s AP Biology teacher, Ann Foster. “I’m delighted for her. She’s going to open up so many different opportunities, and this is just one of those amazing things that she’s been able to accomplish.” Lee’s family is especially excited for her since going to medical school has been a dream of hers since she was young, they said. “Getting into a selective combined admissions program has been a long time goal for her throughout her teenage years,” Hyun-Jin Lee, Joo Young’s father, said. “She has wanted to be a medical doctor since she was very young.”
Preparing for her future career in medicine, senior Joo Young Lee finishes a biology assignment in Ann Foster’s first hour AP Biology class. Photo by Lizzy McEntire Hyun-Jin attributes part of JooYoung’s decision to her own health issues as an infant. “Joo Young was a premature baby born at 27 weeks,” he said. “She was in NICU for two months. She has told me that this was very influential in her decision to become a doctor, and she has considered becoming a NICU doctor among other specialties” After completing her education at Northwestern, Lee plans on staying in Chicago. “I really had an interest in science and math ever since I was young,” Lee said. “Then when I was exploring a lot of jobs, me being a really social person, I thought be a doctor would really suit my interest: interacting with other people and in the process, also helping them with their medical needs.”
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Seniors receive full-ride scholarships
Students get music, diversity and academic scholarship offers By Hunter Boehle and Nick Steichen
Hayley Luna
Taylor Webb
Coe College
University of Kansas
“I got a music scholarship. A part of it is called the Marching Jayhawk scholarship and then there is a concert scholarship. I also got, I don’t remember what it’s called, but it is an academic scholarship. KU has one of the best flute professors in the world right now, which is pretty cool, so I’m excited to study with her.”
“The Diversity Leadership Scholarship covers all of the tuition and everything, so it’s going to be really nice to be able to double major international business and political science and not have to worry about the costs of college. As to where that sends me after college, I will be able to spend money on hopefully law school or some sort of graduate work.”
Kenyon
Makayla Wagner Ottawa University
“The scholarship is for academics. You had to go through a whole day long competition. Through it you do a series of interviews, writing and a series of on-your-toes questions, having to answer in 30 seconds. Through that, I got the highest score in the competition that day which was out of 30 people and walked away with a full ride scholarship for the next four years.”
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Kenyon
Nina Friesen Kenyon & Wesleyan
“I got two full rides — one to Kenyon in Ohio and one to Wesleyan University in Connecticut — and I didn’t choose either. I don’t know what the name was but I got scholarship from Kenyon that was for first generation to go to college of students of color [sic]. My parents went to college but didn’t finish, and I’m like 1/16 black so I think they kind of stretched it for me. For Wesleyan it was if you demonstrate exceptional financial need.”
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Studying abroad Latin student bound for Edinburgh to study archeology By: Brittany Archer
While most seniors debated between Kansas schools, senior Kennedy Dold looked across the Atlantic Ocean. History is drawing Dold to Edinburgh, Scotland, next year. “I wanted to apply to the University of Edinburgh because I want to be a medieval archaeologist,” Dold said. “I also applied to the University of St. Andrews and KU. I choose Edinburgh because of the great program. And there aren’t a lot of castles in Kansas.” Dold said her love for history started young when her father read her history books instead of children’s tales for bedtime stories. “I have always wanted to be an archaeologist even from a really young age,” Dold said. “I am in my fourth year of Latin, and I really love medieval history.” Her sister, sophomore Crosby Dold, said the move to Europe is the right choice for Kennedy. “She gets to go live her dream,” Crosby Dold said. “When we came back from Greece, she seemed a little bummed that she was back [in the US]. She looks like she belongs in Europe.” Latin teacher Jason Lichte was not surprised Kennedy was able to get in. “I wrote her letter of recommendation,” he
said. “She is the ideal student dedicated to her studies. She has been exemplary, and to write a letter of recommendation for that type of student is very easy.” Most college freshman have to take required classes that are not related to their major but that won’t be the case for Dold. “I get a completely different college experience than most of my peers,” Dold said. “I get to immediately dive right into my major.” Dold says her time at LHS will help her be able to live overseas. “I have had a really supportive set of teachers — Mr. Lichte, Mr. [Bill] Patterson, Mr. [Michael] Carriger, Ms. [Tracy] Murray and Ms. [Valerie] Schrag have all helped me one way or
Taking Latin notes, senior Kennedy Dold works in Jason Lichte’s Latin class, which she has taken for four years. She will continue her study of ancient language and culture at the University of Edinburgh in the fall. Photo by Krista Hopkins another,” Dold said. “Being here at LHS is such a fun community to learn and grow.” While enjoying a new country, Dold said she will miss certain things about the United States. “I looked on a map and the nearest Chipotle is in London, which is very far from Edinburgh,” she said.
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Senior musicians rock out their last few weeks
Aside from work, school and extracurriculars, students make time for play
By Kansas Gibler Seniors Izaak Workman, Keegan Matheis and Trevor Hall make up three-fourths of the alternative rock band Technology of the Sun. The band was formed by Workman, Matheis and Hall in the fall of 2013. Free State student and drummer Tyler Darnall makes up the missing piece. Aside from working at Dillons, members practice whenever they can at either Matheis’ or Hall’s houses. The band has played several shows, predominantly at the Jackpot Music Hall, and hope to play more this summer. Members were interviewed individually. How is it coordinating practices with work and school? TH: “It’s hard. It’s a struggle, but we make it work.” IW: “It’s really hard. We all have different work schedules obviously, and we all do extracurricular stuff, choir and band and orchestra.
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So sometimes we practice only once every two weeks, and it’s really hard.” KM: “I guess time. Usually we can only get about 30 minutes in because somebody has to get to work in an hour or so. So usually just finding enough time to practice [is the hardest].” How did the band start? TH: “We were really just a friend group that played music together for a while, until finally we got a hold of a drummer. Once we had a drummer we started getting gigs and officially became a band.” IW: “The two guitar players and I decided we wanted to be in a band, and so we started playing together and recording and stuff, then we looked for drummers.” KM: Well, we just kind of started writing and recording music, just kind of as friends. And then we didn’t actually start playing live, we just recorded stuff, and then it
was just me, Izaak and Trevor. And then we started trying to get a drummer and setting up gigs and stuff.” How will you continue making music after high school? TH: “We hope to continue making music because all of us will still be living in Lawrence.” IW: “We’re all going to stay here in Lawrence, so we’ll probably just continue being in a band. I’m going to Washburn, and I’m going to do music education.” KM: “Just play a lot of gigs. We should all be going to KU. Oh wait, Izaak is going to Washburn, but he’ll still be in town.” Top: Seniors Trevor Hall, Keegan Matheis and Izaak Workman play a show at the Jackpot on Feb. 14. Right: Strumming his guitar, Hall performs with original band members as well as newer addition Tyler Darnall. Photos by Joseph Anderson
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Above: Senior Rachel McNemee laughs in the muck with her team members on Sunday, May 3. “It was really different,” she said. “I haven’t done it since freshman year, and I wasn’t expecting the mud to be that thick. It made me feel really special to be a part of that tradition for my last year. I think it’s the most important tradition.” Photo by Cooper Avery Bottom left: Freshman Jaime Terrazas loses his locks to senior Cole Greenwood. “I got my head shaved because it was funny,” he said. “Cole Greenwood did it because he’s Cole Greenwood.” Photo by Joseph Anderson Bottom right: Spiking the ball, sophomore Renea McNemee competes with Noahs and the Ark. “It was super fun, and I got super dirty,” she said. “That was the fun part of it.” Photo by Cooper Avery
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Teams get down and dirty at 30th anniversary Mud Volleyball Tournament
Left: Holding the ball, sophomore J’Kehl Bryant competes in Mud Volleyball on May 3 at Broken Arrow Park. Photo by Joseph Anderson Top right: Mud flings off the ball as sophomore Sophia Walters serves it. “It was my first year doing mud volleyball,” she said. “My team made it past the second round. My favorite part was just participating and having fun.” Photo by Ian Jones Bottom right: Junior Daniel Yergey prepares to serve the ball. “It was great, and it was competitive and fun,” he said. “My team made it to the final four. Me, Kenzie Garvin, Cole Greenwood, Carson Rhoades and some other people were on my team. I’ve done mud volleyball all three years.” Photo by Hannah Gaines
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Senior athletes sign for schools College recruits commit to teams in a variety of sports
Basketball
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Front row: Kyle Hoffman, Ottawa University; Marissa Pope, Cowley County Community College. Back row: Ben Rajewski, Simpson College; Anthony Bonner, Colorado State. Not pictured: John Barbee, Barton Community College
Front row: Megan Sumonja, Allen County Community College; Kenzie Garvin, Highland Community College. Back row: Morgan Byrn, University of Missouri Kansas City; Jolana Shield, Cowley County Community College.
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Track & field Volleyball
Ashlee Erickson, Midland University
Jakob Burdett, RIASA United Kingdom
Rebecca Finley, Colorado State
Makayla Wagner, Ottawa University Photos and reporting by Jaycee Mountain
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Seniors hrough the Years Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Christian Espinosa
“All in all, it’s definitely been a transformation.” —Christian Espinosa Mallory Nissen “I don’t want to look at these.” —Mallory Nissen
Jordan Avery “Oh my God. These are awful.” —Jordan Avery
Kearston Mohney “Freshman year was pretty rough.” —Kearston Mohney
Jose Tryon “I am so happy I don’t look like how I did for freshman year.” —Jose Tryon Trevor Hall “There was definitely changes through the years. I was a really weird freshman.”—Trevor Hall Information gathered and designed by Anna-Marie Turner
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It’s been real, LHS Online editor-in-chief says her farewell
By Cortlynn Stark About 680 days. That’s 16,320 hours. 979,200 minutes. That’s almost how many days we, as a senior class, have spent in the walls of Lawrence High. We were the first class of freshmen to ever walk to class in these historic halls. But really, all that means is that we were here for an additional 170 days. Days full
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of homework and tests and stress, nights of no sleep and Twitter. Now traditionally, these senior farewell letters are incredibly nostalgic, based around community and refer to past years. So traditionally, I might talk about how we’ve spent all 979,200 minutes together and how proud I am to say I am part of the class of 2015. Traditionally, I might talk about how we’ve been through so much together, from Rebecca Black’s “Friday” to Carly Rae Jespen’s “Call Me Maybe” to Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” to T. Wayne’s “Nasty.” Traditionally, I might talk about all the moments we’ve shared, from the trauma of being the first freshman class to finding the funds to purchase the 1879 Walt Whitman signature. So I suppose, as we are Chesty Lions and part of one of the most
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traditional schools in the country, it would only be right for me to follow tradition and give advice. To my newsies: always finish your stories before they are due, know AP style by heart, take care of the website, and memorize Barb’s Starbucks order. Working with you all has truly been an amazing experience that I would not trade for anything. To the seniors: do not live in fear. Exceed the expectations that have been set for you and live with a fire in your soul. Do not hide from change; embrace it. “Let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes,” Whitman said in his most well-known poem, “Song of Myself.” At this point in our lives, we have the entire world ahead of us. Be confident in the face of all the changes that are happening now. As a senior class, we are large. We
contain multitudes. 311 seniors. That’s how many of us are graduating on May 19. We will follow each other in a ridiculously long line to our seats where we will sit and listen to the graduation speakers and then follow each other in another long line to the stage where Dr. Brungardt will shake 311 hands and hand out 311 diplomas. There are over 19,400 high schools in the United States. There are 474 high schools in Kansas, and only two in Lawrence. Of all of these schools, only one uses the Chesty Lion as their mascot and only one is graduating 311 Lawrence seniors May 19. Only one school newspaper is called “The Budget” and only one school can create such lasting memories. Thank you Lawrence High for being a not completely awful place during the past 680 days. It’s been real.
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Senior Classifieds JOSEPH ANDERSON Joseph Doyle Anderson: If a picture is worth a thousand words, then you have produced many great novels as the amazing Photo Editor of the LHS Budget and LHS Yearbook. Now, just picture your future. Can’t wait to see you shoot the next chapter! Love, Mom, Dad and Journey JOSEPH ANDERSON Son...your Mother and I were the bow...we pulled hard as we could. But you are the arrow... fly true and fly so very far! Don’t worry about the target...targets will come and go...live for the flight... live for the day. God speed! KYLE BERKLEY Kyle, You made it! We are so very proud of you. You have grown from a sweet little boy who could always make us laugh to a talented young man who still manages to make us giggle, chortle, and roar. We love you, Mom, Dad, Nicole & Ethan
CY BURGHART Congratulations Cy. We are so proud of all the things that you have achieved during your High School Career, can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Love your positive attitude and great work ethic. Keep true to yourself and you can accomplish anything. Love, Mom, Dad, Cade, Chayse and Charlee
KIMBALL COLEMAN You have been a GREAT student aid 7th hour! Enjoyed having you in student services! So proud of you!! Mrs. Coleman (aka Mom)
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CALEB COOK Caleb, LAST but never least! 18 years have gone by so fast. It has been a joy to watch you grow and become such a great person. We know even better things are to come! We are all so proud of you! Love Mom, Frank, Lynley, Ashley and Cameron JACOB DIVILBISS Congrats Jacob! We are really looking forward to seeing what your next adventure brings! Mom & Dad KENNEDY DOLD We love you Kennedy! May your next four years in college be filled with happiness, joy in learning, good friends and a little Haggis! Safe travels and God Bless! Mom, Dad & Crosby CALLIE EASLEY Congrats, Callie! We are so very proud of you, and can’t wait to see all you do to make the world a better place. Love, Mom, Dad, Maddie, Harry, Emmy, and Grayson ASHLEE ERICKSON You are the most courageous, brilliant, hard working, free spirited child anybody could ask for. We are extremely proud in everything you have accomplished. Hard work and dedication pay off. You can accomplish anything. Congratulations and good luck at Midland. You are our Hero. Love, Mom and Dad CHRISTIAN ESPINOSA Congratulations on this important milestone. We love you and are very proud of you. Now on to the next great chapter!
ANTASTICA EWERT Follow your heart Tassi. Never be afraid to be who you want to be. You are a delight to my heart and a JOY to us all. XOXO Mom (& Dad) JARED FANGMAN Congratulations, Jared!!! I am so proud of you! You are sweet, kind, sensitive, and smart. God has a plan for all of us and I cant wait to see where your path takes you. I know you’ll have a blast at K-State next year! I love you!! Mom SPENCER FULLER Congratulations Spencer! I’m so proud of you. From the time you were born, I knew you would do great things. You are bound to soar! Follow your dreams at KSU! Love, “MaDukes” SPENCER FULLER Congratulations, Spencer! You did it! You climbed the first of many mountains of achievement, with greater things still ahead. Yet, what you accomplish pales in comparison to who you are — an exceptional young man destined to become someone truly great. I am so proud of you. Love, Dad
LEAH GABLER You Rock Baby Girl! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see the amazing things that are in your future. We LOVE you with all of our hearts! Mom & Dad; Eric & Tammy; Rachael & Scott; Jonathan, Jordan & Gideon; and Philip
ALEX GINSBERG Alexandra Jayne, our resident sunshine for 17 years! You’ve jumped into adventures emerging bring, compassionate, dynamic — ready to face the world tasting all it has to offer. Delight in all you have to yet discover and become, but remember, you’ll always be our Princess Leia! Love, Mom and Dad ADAM GRAHAM Adam Graham you are one amazing young man! We are all so proud of you and everything you have accomplished! CONGRATULATIONS!!! We just can’t wait to see you continue to do your best and become anything you want to be! We love you very much! April, Cal and Cheyenne NICK HAYNES Nick: We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments in high school. We have been blessed by having you as our son. We have gratitude for things you have taught us along the way. It has been an honor and a privilege being your parents. We Love You, Dad and Mom REBECCA HURST Congratulations baby girl. I am so proud of you. You have grown up to be a wonderful daughter, a sister, and a child of God. You are going to be the best special education teacher there ever is or was. I love you sweetie! JASMINE KEYS Jasmine, I am your number one fan!!! I have enjoyed your singing, dancing, and great leadership skills. I am exceptionally proud of how far you have come. I have always told you to have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey. I wish you nothing but the best as you make the transition from high school to college!
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Senior Classifieds JOURNALISM SENIORS 4 a moment that has been all too short, you made my life better. You have left a positive imprint on this school and this program. I’m so proud of you.
JOURNALISM EDITORS Lizzy & Cortlynn, Your dedication and hard work set a true example of what it means to be great editors. You have helped produce four yearbooks and more online stories than I can count. I can’t wait to see what you do at Kansas State and Missouri State next year. Tholen
LACEY KITSMILLER Lacey, We are so proud of your achievements. We are proud that you came through your hardships with grace and the ability to forgive those who have wronged you. We love you so much and could not have asked for a better Daughter. Mom & Dad LHS SENIORS/LINK CREW Best wishes to the Link Crew seniors and all LHS Lions who have stopped by my room sniffing and looking for tasty treats. Thank you to those who I’ve had the privilege of making memories with and remember to “Go Big” in life. Mrs. Wilson
SEAN MCCLASKY Congratulations Sean! Here’s to your future! —Love, Your Family LIZZY MCENTIRE Lizzy — Congratulations on your high school graduation. We’re very proud of you and all you have accomplished. Good luck as you embark on college. Love, Mom, Dad & Emily DYLAN MCMANIS It’s been a privilege to watch you grow and become the handsome, caring and intelligent person you are. Life is a journey meant to be lived to the fullest. I hope you always remember that! I love you so much!! Mom
ERIC MCINTYRE Eric, You have worked so hard and conquered many challenges. I’m so proud of all that you have accomplished. The past 18 years have been such a wonderful journey. It’s time to spread your wings and continue your journey to new places. I will always love you, Mom EMILY MURPHY We are so proud of your accomplishments and the person you have become! Much love from Mom, Dad, Conner & Alec
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Senior Classifieds PAUL MORGENROTH III Congratulations to our grandson, Paul Morgenroth III. He had a wonderful high school career, wonderful teachers. Highlights of the senior year were his tenor squad leadership in the drum line. Congratulations to the LHS marching band and their dragon Suzzio. The last home performance with the light show was spectacular. ALEX MWITHIGA The journey has not been easy, but thank God you made it. Whatever the past has been, whatever the future will hold, your family loves you and is proud of you. Love you! Mom, John and Collins JESSICA NAU Jessica, You’ve blossomed into a beautiful, young lady and we know you’ll be successful in everything you do. We are so proud of you and love you dearly. The tassel was worth the hassle. CONGRATULATIONS! Buckle in and hold on tight, your life has just begun. NICOLE RENEE OBLON Nicole: you are one of our greatest blessings we have been given. We knew from day one you were going to be dynamite! It has been tremendous to walk down this path with you. You have become a great role model and advocate, a young lady who knows what she wants and is not afraid of the challenge to achieve your dream….. We are so excited to see you start the next phase of your life and we know you are going to totally rock this world with your achievements. xoxo Dad, Mum, Christopher and Patrick
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LYNNE OYLER Lynne — I can’t believe we are both old enough to be in college! I am so excited for you to join me at KU. I love that we got to be Lions together and now we get to be Jayhawks together, too! You’ll always be my best sister. Love, Lola LYNNE OYLER Lynne — We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s to come. God bless you always and forever. Much love, The J’s and K’s LYNNE OYLER Lynne — “We’re counting the stars together — you’re at 50 and I’m at 40.” What a privilege it has been to “count the stars” with you these past 18 years. I’ll keep watching you “count the stars,” with me and on your own, as you begin your new adventures. Love you! Mom MARISSA POPE Kind, blunt, sensitive, cute, lazy, athletic, and lovable are just a few words that describe you, Marissa Pope. We are proud of how you embrace life. You worked hard to achieve all you have both athletically and academically. Watch out word, Marissa is ready to conquer you. Love, Mom & Dad OLIVIA RANDOLPH Olivia, you have worked so hard throughout high school. We are so proud of your drive and talent! You are an amazing daughter and an incredible woman. Whether we are ready to let you go, the world needs you! Now, go to Rutgers to live your dreams. Love, Mom and Dad
BONNIE REINSCH Dear Bonnie, We’re so proud of you and all the wonderful accomplishments you have had in high school. Best wishes for your next act in life. You’ll always be center stage with us! Love, Dad, Mom, Gracie, Dane, Lucy and Freya STEVEN REL Congratulations to our little graduate. No matter where you go or how successful you become, never lose faith in God. This is more important than anything else. Always be humble. Your parents will always love you and think about you. EMARI RICE So proud of the baby girl born with the mohawk hairdo. The silly songs, laughs and days at the mall trying on crazy dresses we had no intention to ever buy will remain with me forever. Know you’re ready to move forward. Stay strong! Love and more love, Grandma Fos EMARI RICE Born in a troop of lemurs, it really is astounding how far you’ve come. I was sure you would melt in that searing Kansas tandoori oven. You have proven that the future is yours. If you want to go to the Mummy Congress in Peru next year, lemme know. —Aunt Dana DILLON SCHROEDER Dillon — As you always do, do you best and let God do the rest. (trust) There are no limits for your life because nothing is impossible for God. We are excited to see the plans God has for you. Have fun on your next adventure in life! Love, Mom, Dad, Ryan
ALEXA NICOLE SMITH Congratulations Alexa Nicole Smith! All of your hard work and dedication has paid off. We are so proud of the beautiful, smart, sassy, strong and very independent young woman you have become. We wish you so much success at KU next year. Love you always, Mom and Thomas
CIENNA SORELL My Sweet Pea, my brown-eyed, surfer girl...cie_sea, my lover of the salt and sand, my most beautiful, old-soul of a daughter.... I could not be more proud of the lovely young woman you have become. You are strong, independent, artistic, a little country, a lot hippie-free-spirit — you are going to go and live this life! THAT is part of why you are so beautiful... you are fearless and full of love. I can’t believe my little black-headed baby is now blond, 5’11” and graduating from LHS. You are my best friend my C. There is nothing you cannot do, there is no where you cannot go. Go out there and Love what you do....live small, Love BIG. “I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.” Anaïs Nin I love you more than you will ever know....Momma
HANNAH STANWIX Dear Hannah, We are so proud of you! As you close this chapter and begin the next, keep your caring, compassionate spirit and great sense of humor. Stay committed and follow your dreams. We can’t wait to see what your future brings! Love always, Mom & Dad
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Senior Classifieds TRISTAN STAR Complete college, become famous, and buy Mom and Dad a house. We are so lucky to have a son like you! Enjoy college life and keep your lovely sense of humor! Haskell College has a great new addition coming Fall 2015! Congratulations!! Love, Mom, Dad, Rico, Renz, Princess, & Twinnies! CORTLYNN STARK Dear Cortlynn, We love you! You are one of the world’s best and brightest stars. We have no doubt that you will go on to accomplish great things in your life. Best wishes for the years to come, Mom, Dad, Christy, Alex, Devin, Brady, Grandparents Stark, and Grandparents Dace
KATHERINE TRUMBLE Katie, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds! You are the most kind, loving and amazing person, and we are lucky to be your parents. We love you and will always be here for you. Love, Mom & Dad
ZECHARIAH WARREN Congratulations Zechariah! We are so proud of you. You have such a bright future ahead of you! Many continued blessings, with lots to love, Dad, Mom, Jacob and Abby
ANTHONY VAN SCHMUS Congratulations Anthony! Your next adventure awaits and we are very proud of you. The world is getting a sweet, charming, funny young man. We are so happy for you and will love and support you always. Love, Mom, Dad and Devin
ISABELLA WHITTAKER Dear Bella, May you never stop growing, learning and loving. May you get all that you want in life but not more than you are deserving. Whatever you do in life, do it with your heart and it will be yours to claim. Congratulations! Love, Mom, Dad, Max, and Petey.
SHELBY WARD Congratulations Shelby! We are so proud of you and the young lady you have become. Wishing you Blessings, Happiness and Love...Mom & Dad
LUKE ZENGER Luke — We are so proud of you and your years at Lawrence High. We are excited to watch you set new goals and accomplish them at KU!
WRITING & COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS Remember: Your ability to effectively express yourself in person and in writing will open doors for you. Not everyone will have 18 weeks to realize your brilliance, so do your best every day. I can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish! Good luck, Lions. Sincerely, Mrs. Lauxman & Roxy EMILY EASUM To my bright, funny, smart & beautiful girl — Congratulations on your amazing accomplishments and I cannot wait to see what your future holds for you!! Love you to the moon and back. —Mom —30—
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