Staff Ed: Mr. Evans and Mrs. Stout decide to leave LHS at close of school year

Staff Editorial
May 4, 2012

The 2011-12 school year has been one of LHS’s greatest years yet, from being KCTV 5′s Cool School of the Week to winning the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award. Like all good things, there is usually a down side. At the end of the year our, school will be losing two very influential teachers, Eldon... Read more »

Staff Editorial: Joe White shares an important message

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Matthew Parodi, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012

Joe White had been a senior at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka on Sept. 29, 2006, the day of the accident. He often enjoyed making homemade films and was planning on attending KU. Most of his movies had the same concept, based from the Jackass movie; he and his friends enjoyed performing stunts.... Read more »

Staff Ed: A New Motive for Excellence

Staff Editorial
February 3, 2012

Ever since we were young, we’ve been bred to seek approval from others.  Early on, it was the praise and treats we received from our parents when we spoke for them or waved to the greeter at the store.  Once kindergarten rolled around, we earned stars or tickets for good grades, being quiet, or cutting... Read more »

Staff Editorial: Appreciate Our Clean School

Staff Editorial
January 20, 2012

There are many things in life that we forget to appreciate. One of them is our nice, clean school. If you pay attention when you go to other schools around the area, you will most likely find that their floors, bathrooms, hallways and lockers are not as clean as ours. This building is over 10 years old... Read more »

Makin’ the Grade

Makin-the-Grade

December 9, 2011

 Mr. Worthington’s Math Study Nights How many students find math a bit challenging? It’s probably fair to say that as you get further into math classes, they become more difficult. If you’ve seen the signs around the school, or listened to the announcements, you know that Mr. Worthington has Math... Read more »

Staff Editorial: Teacher/student rapport

Staff Editorial
November 4, 2011

In order to make school more enjoyable for everyone, it’s incredibly important for teachers and students to build rapport with one another. It’s common knowledge that students will work harder for the teachers they like. If students feel like they have a good relationship with certain teachers, they... Read more »

Makin’ the Grade

Mini ed A+

November 4, 2011

 Juniors having the opportunity to visit with college representatives In previous years, when college reps come during seminar, only seniors are allowed to sign up and attend. This year juniors are allowed to go listen to the reps as well. Deciding where to go to college is a difficult process, so... Read more »