Staff Ed: Coach Griffin resigns from football

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Staff Editorial
January 18, 2013

As most people have probably heard, Gary Griffin recently resigned from his position as head football coach. He has been a part of the LHS football program for 28 years and he served as head coach for 11 of them. Coach Griffin, commonly known as “Griff,” has brought this community immeasurable amounts... Read more »

Teacher Appreciation Week

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Alexander Cook, Co-Sports Editor
November 16, 2012

The week of Nov. 11-17 was dedicated to American Education Week. Louisburg High School and its STUCO organization celebrated by giving teachers and staff a much needed recognition. Whether it was a drink to keep their day going or delicious desserts, STUCO surprised teachers and staff with wonderful... Read more »

Staff Ed: Volleyball team makes LHS proud at State

Staff Editorial
November 2, 2012

At the beginning of the season, sports teams set goals they want to accomplish by the end of the year. Well, you can almost guarantee that one of these items consists of five letters:  S-T-A-T-E. Reaching the state tournament is the ultimate goal of high school athletes everywhere, and our volleyball... Read more »

Staff Ed: Good-bye Mrs. Redman

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Staff Editorial
May 18, 2012

Even though it seems to be such a short time since we said our first hello to April Redman, Spanish teacher, it’s time to say goodbye. As a great Spanish teacher, Redman ran her Spanish Two and Three classes with care and patience. She took the time to make sure they understood the lessons that she... 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 »

Makin’ The Grade

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Pawprint Staff
February 10, 2012

The Lady Cats are on a winning streak. Although they struggled early in the season, they have continued to grow and develop their skills and teamwork. With an early win against Turner in Jan., the girls went on to beat Osawatomie, St. James Academy, Paola and Eudora – a five game victory run. In the... Read more »

Sweet 16 – The Way It’s Supposed To Be

Konnor Cook, Staff Writer
February 10, 2012

Sweet sixteen’s — are they really that big of a deal? Teenagers of the past celebrated their 16th birthday with the traditional high school party. They couldn’t wait for short seconds when their parents handed them the keys to their first car. They the ample amount of birthday wishes one after... 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 »