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Table of Contents News

photo by Isis Norris

New Zealand Strong.....................4-5 Breaking Business Standards.........6-7 Identity..........................................8-9

Entertainment

International Snacks.....................10-11 Featured Art..................................14-15

Feature

So Long.........................................16-19

Fashion

April Style.....................................20-21

Opinion

Grades Breaking Barriers..............22-23 Bird’s Word...................................24-25 Lessons with Liston.......................26-27

Sports

New Coach in Town.....................28-29

Photos

La Prima Tazza.............................30-31 Monthly Recap.............................32

photo by Brooke Burgess

photo by Isis Norris

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New Zealand 3/15/19 story by BROOKE BURGESS

Strong

Islamic community mourns victims of Mosque shooting

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haken by the attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, Muslim students talk about the impact the shooting left on them, their family and the community.

Freshman Mazen Alghamdi found out about the shooting from his mom. He didn’t believe it until he watched the news.

“It put fear into Lawrence,” Mazen said.

Foreign exchange student, junior Haris Jiman, heard about the shooting from his mom. His family, who live in Thailand, always tells him to be safe.

“She [told] me because she was scared it was going to happen to me,” Jiman said.

After hearing more, Jiman feels sad for the people of New Zealand and describes the attack was cruel and unjust.

“Especially for people waiting at home, those who lost one member in their family it is very sad for them,” Jiman said.

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Mazen’s brother, senior Majed Alghamdi, joined with the Islamic Center of Lawrence in showing support of the victims.

“I was worried about people’s lives, and I heard there was an event going on at the mosque over here, so I joined in and supported them,” Majed said.

On March 17, the Islamic Center was open to the community. On the previous Friday, officers from the FBI and Lawrence Police Department came to show support.

The difficult conversations made the attack more personal to some. The occasion was a sad but the event honored the victims of the massacre.

To his religious community and to him personally, losing members of his own religion is like losing a family member for Mazen.

“I’m Muslim and they’re Muslim too,” Mazen said.

“So there’s a connection. They’re basically like family.”

sr. Majed Alghamdi “I’m Muslim and they’re Muslim too, so there’s a connection. They’re basically like family,” Alghamdi said.

Despite the loss, Jiman trusts New Zealand, as well as the rest of the world, will overcome it.

“I would just pray for them,” Jiman said.

“I just want to keep moving on even though we lost our people in our religion, we still have to move on

I'm Muslim and they're Muslim too, so there's a connection. fr. Mazen Alghamdi They're basically like family -freshman, Mazen Alghamdi

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Standards

Breaking

Business

Young "artrepreneurs" create, sell unique pieces

Story by VIVIAN MORIARTY

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ven as an adult, maintaining a business is no easy matter. It requires outstanding social skills, a good work ethic and polished financial skills. For high school students to manage and own their own business is even more impressive. Three Free State students use their artistic talent to run their own businesses.

Sophomore Elana Ho balances out her school work with her side business; selling and distributing handmade cards.

“I mainly make watercolor paintings, digitize them, put them on cards, and then sell them as handmade

greeting cards,” Ho said.

Starting up a business and managing it should be something you enjoy, luckily Elana loves what she makes and the profit she makes out of it is just a bonus.

“Whenever I would give people birthday cards,” Ho said, “I would always make them by hand.

“Eventually I... realized people would pay for these cards.

Ho endeavors to make cards unique but also be cost friendly. Most cards are two dollars, but Ho offers discounts to those who purchase in bulk.

Sophomore Elana Ho has her own business selling art on cards and portraits “I started unofficially about a year ago and I started because I realized I could make money off of something I do anyway, and I usually work whenever I have time.” Ho said.

“I’m also currently working on selling through some of the local stores such as wonderfair etc.”

Photo by Sahra Barker-Hastings

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Along with Ho’s handmade card business, sophomore Wil Myslivy offers a service; book binding.

“I make handmade books with high quality papers,” Myslivy said. “Then I sell them primarily online or through social media.”

Although some high school businesses may not last long, Myslivy plans on continuing his business after high school.

“I definitely plan on continuing this business, or at least trying,” Myslivy said.

Myslivy has an Instagram account devoted to his business: @wilder.j.art.

Senior Blue O’Leary’s personal business is selling artwork.

“I make art work, mostly paintings but sometimes I’ll do ceramics or other mediums and I mostly just make them for sale, or I’m open to taking commissions

for art work,” O’Leary said.

O’Leary’s business started out with her creating artwork for fun, but as she grew more experienced, she began charging people.

“I started creating artwork because I wanted to do something positive for myself, but then I realized that people would reward me with money for my artwork,” O’Leary said.

In case you’re interested in purchasing one of O’Leary’s pieces, her prices vary significantly.

“Prices depend on the quality of the piece and how hard I work on the piece. An art piece could range anywhere from ten dollars to $200,” O’Leary said.

While these three young entrepreneurs have different creative interest they are proving they all can manage a business.

Follow the QR code to see their work Elana Ho

Blue BrooksO'Leary

Wil Myslivy

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Getting a Closer

Identity

Look at

Student Resource Officer celebrates heritage

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t’s important to remember where you come because he believes dancing is more than competition.

“I don’t dance in pow wows because, the way I from and celebrate it. To remember where you come from is part of where you’re going,” was raised, when you dance and have that connection with the creator,” Robinson said. “That’s not for Writer Anthony Burgess said.

Student Resource competition. It’s for your soul.”

"Keeping in touch with your Even though Robinson does Officer Ryan Robinson, is part of the Osage tribe. He is heritage is important because not compete in the pow wows, he close to his Native American attends them. Most notably, it keeps you grounded and still the Haskell pow wow. He finds it heritage, often participating in lets you know where you incredible to see all the different his tribe’s religious ceremonies and attending events held by come from and what your tribes interacting and conversing various tribes. among each other. people are going through" “Keeping in touch with your He began dancing at his - Ryan Robinson tribe’s religious ceremonies at heritage is important because it keeps when he was six years old. He dances twice a year at you grounded and lets you know where you come from and what your people are going through,” Robinson an Osage reservation in Oklahoma.

Contrary to a stereotype of Native Americans, said.

Robinson does not believe in competing in pow wows SRO Ryan Robinson stands with his father, Cameron Robinson, while he applies his regalia before Inloshnka.

The Inloshnka has been a tradition among the Osage Tribe for over 150 years and was typically celebrated over three weekends in June. “It’s just an important time because you get to remember and pay respect to your elders and your family,” Robinson said. “It’s not something that everyone gets to participate in.”

Photo submitted by Ryan Robinson Preparing for their dance, SRO Ryan Robinson and his father, Cameron Robinson help each other put on their regalia. According to Robinson, the Inloshnka, is religious ceremony every eldest son partakes in once they are of age. “There’s a lot of honor that comes with being the oldest son of your family and so you have to be named by the medicine man,” Robinson said.

Photo submitted by Ryan Robinson

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Lawrence ’s Confectionary Vacation Where to find foreign snacks and treats around town.

Russia: Wafer Chocolate "I've never had anything like it before."

- Erin Liston, Editor in Chief

The chocolate is dark, but it's not bitter and it's still sweet. There's a hint of cinnamon and other spices.

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France: Macarons "They're so delicate and they melt in your mouth" -Greta Hayden, design editor

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Japan: Mango Cream Soda Very fruity and sweet, but without an overwhelming sugary flavor.

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The Netherlands: Butterscotch The butter flavor is very prominent, and it's not as sweet as the ones usually found here. It turns chewey after being sucked on a while.

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Germany: Cocoa Sandwich Crisps It's both sweet and salty. It's like if a Ritz cracker with chocolate. This was a favorite of the Editor in Chief.

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Croatia: Cocoa Biscuits Staff testers described it as a fancy Oreo and tasting like a chocolate graham cracker.

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Great Britain: Double Decker Bar "Woah! It's crunchy, it tastes like a rice crispy and a Milky Way combined. It's so good."

-Erin Liston, Editor in Chief The bar describes itself to have milk chocolate, nougat, and puffed rice.

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‘ ’ So Long

Singing

Choir director announces departure

story by ERIN LISTON

Students look to Morton for direction while rehearsing a challenging measure.

Morton uses her own experiences to connect with students in their time of need.

“It’s endless, and it’s probably the most important part of this job,” Morton said.

Photo by Isis Norris

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Providing piano accompaniment, Morton sings with her students. She acknowledges practice pays off. “What I always say is my favorite thing about this job is that we work as hard as possible on a piece of music, get all dressed up, perform it in front of 900 people, they applaud and the next day, we start over,” Morton said. “New music, new attitude.”

Photo by Isis Norris

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ccepting a choral director position at Shawnee Mission North High School, Morton announced that she would not be teaching at Free State next year.

“It’s time for a life change for me,” Morton said. “I will lead a smaller program and hopefully have the opportunity to build that program.”

After living in Lawrence her entire life and teaching at Free State for 17 years, Morton decided to pursue a different job because of the benefits of it, which include living closer to her friends and a change in her work ethic.

“For educators, starting in a new school is almost like starting over again,” Morton said. “I’m ready for a new start. New challenges, the opportunity to change the way I teach, build a program and work in a bigger district with more colleagues and opportunities to collaborate.”

This impacted the emotions of many choir members, but in the end they are positively supporting Morton’s decision.

“I was happy for her more than anything,” senior Mason Rettele said. “I think it’s really important that we all do what’s best for ourselves.”

Morton is confident in her decision and believes this will be an excellent opportunity for her.

As she conducts a concert chorale class, Morton signals a change in tempo. She chose to teach music because she wanted her students to be passionate about what they are learning. “I love that I teach kids every day who want to be here and be part of something bigger than themselves,” Morton said.

Photo by Isis Norris

“Of course I’m hoping for positive,” Morton said. “I find that in life, there is so much more gray area than just white or black. Every experience is an opportunity to learn. I look forward to a new change.”

Another factor of accepting the new job, is the salary.

“She has had to work up to I think four jobs, but consistently three jobs, and there [at SMN] she said she wouldn’t have to do that,” Rettele said. “She would be able to pour all of herself into the one position rather than divide herself between multiple jobs.”

In the past few years many teachers have sought after jobs in different districts because of the same reason.

“I mean this is at least the fourth teacher I’ve had that left to go up to the Olathe or Shawnee Mission schools because they would make more money,” senior Bayn Schrader said. “I think it shows that there’s a problem and we need more funding.”

With Morton leaving, choir members believe the quality of their work won’t decrease.

“Obviously [Scott] Ireland is still going to be here and there’s going to be someone else that comes in,” Schrader said. “Hopefully they can both take ahold of the choir program and keep it at its top level that it’s currently at.”

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Connections made in and outside of the choir room are some of the most prized memories members will take with them in life. “[Morton excelled in] connecting with kids and making them feel like they have a home in this school especially if they don’t have one somewhere else,” Schrader said.

Rettele recounts a memory from his freshman year, where Morton was determined to learn every single new choir members name.

“That was so meaningful because Morton smiles while playing piano alongside student singers. After 17 years, Morton is thankful for the time she has spent at Free State. “I will always hold this school dear to me,” Morton said. they have so many more students than “It’s time for a new chapter... It’s all bittersweet, but mainly sweet.” Photo by Isis Norris a lot of teachers here, but yet they understanding something they can begin to settle, but were still driven to make those personal Morton will never do that in anything.” connections,” Rettele said.

With this being the last year of Morton directing Morton taught many people valuable life lessons.

Encore, Schrader says it was one to remember.

“The thing I hear the most from former students is “I guess looking towards the future it’s going to that they learned about life in my classroom,” Morton make this one more special definitely,” Schrader said. said. “Far more than music.”

Leaving the choir program in good hands, Morton Morton admits to being tough on her students, but believes the program will continue to achieve success only because she sees their potential and wants them at high levels. to strive to achieve that.

“There are great kids everywhere, and there are “Later in life, I hope they learned the harder they great teachers everywhere,” Morton said. “Someone worked for something, the more rewarding the paygreat will continue to lead this program to continue to off,” Morton said. “Strive for excellence each day and soar, I have no doubt.” show pride in that work. That’s what it’s all about to Morton prides herself in her students, and is ready me.” to leave her legacy behind to start a new one.

According to choir members, Morton only accepts “I’ve learned everything I know from teaching the best from them and in turn teaches them that they here,” Morton said. “The students of Lawrence are should always give their best effort. progressive, creative and so very smart. I learn more “Morton doesn’t expect anything less than great from them than I probably teach them and I’m forever from us and she knows that we can do great things,” grateful for that.”

Rettele said. “I feel like a lot of teachers, if we’re not

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As the choir rehearses, Morton demonstrates proper technique. Besides teaching Free State students, she will miss many things. “The history on the walls and of course I will miss my colleagues,� Morton said.

Photo by Isis Norris

How Hilary Morton described the choirs "They all want to be here and work hard"

Artemis Chorum: Smart, driven and kind.

Concert Chorale: Hilarious, hard-working and wacky.

Vox Novum: Developing, Learning and lots of talent.

Chamber Choir: Helpful, Empathetic and Supportive.

Apollo Chorum: Oh, man. Where do I start with these guys?

They have grown the most, and are so fun to be around.

Aurora: My babies. Best sight-readers, warm hearts and desire for excellence.

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April Style freshman, Ella Heikkila-Hall How would you describe your style?

“I would describe my style as comfy.”

Where do you shop?

“I shop at a lot of places, but I shop mostly at Forever 21 and Ross and thrift stores.”

What is your favorite clothing item?

“I love hoodies.”

What fashion trend do you love & what fashion trend do you hate?

“I really like hoodies, but I hate crocs.”

What is your favorite animal?

“An octopus.”

Tell us something interesting about yourself.

“I’ve played softball for 10 years.”

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junior, Anna Peard How would you describe your style?

“I would describe my style as comfortable.”

Where do you shop?

“I shop for the most part at ATC, Goodwill, Urban Outfitters and Pac Sun.” What is your favorite clothing item?

“I love my grey jeans because they’re really comfortable and I can eat a lot in them.”

What fashion trend do you love?

“A fashion trend I love are high waisted jeans.”

What fashion trend do you hate?

“A fashion trend I hate are FILAs or anyother kind of dad shoes.”

What’s your favorite animal?

“I really like penguins.”

Tell us something interesting about yourself “English is my second language.”

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BuildingBarriers

Grades

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A staff editorial reflects the general opinion of the journalism staff. Staffers submit their opinion and one writer summarizes the views of the group.

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Recently superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis has been meeting with students from across the district to receive feedback and inform the district’s five-year strategic plan. When Dr. Lewis visited Free State in March, he requested our administration gather a group of students from all different backgrounds. The only students administration sent were students from Student Council and S.A.L.T. of the Firebirds.

Only talking to these students put Dr. Lewis at a disadvantage because he didn’t get opinions from a diverse group students who aren’t involved in those groups. Administration should have invited and encouraged students from different groups and students who don’t participate in sports or clubs to come to the meeting. StuCo and S.A.L.T. don’t represent the majority opinion of our school. We need a wider range of student involvement in discussions about how to change our school and the ability to let all students share their opinion with Dr. Lewis.

Most of the StuCo and S.A.L.T. students already are high achievers in the current school system. Getting a broader background of students who don’t always fit the current system would benefit Dr. Lewis to help and

design a new ways of engaging those individuals.

For the conversation with Dr. Lewis, it is understandably impossible for administration to invite everyone to participate. The groups included are reliable and they have some of the leaders of our school. Both of these groups value education and what is best for the school district so they would give their honest opinions to Dr. Lewis, but the overall message concerns us in light of our school’s future.

On April 16, the Kansas Department of Education announced Free State is a part of the school redesign process. One important component of redesign is giving students voice in how their school can better meet their needs. Having both exceeding and struggling students participate in conversations like Dr. Lewis wanted to have this past month would benefit our students as well as inform teachers and administrators as they start the redesign process.

Giving each and every student a platform to share their ideas and concerns is what our administration should value. By only inviting S.A.L.T and StuCo members, administration limited students voices at a time when they should be including all voices.

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“Happy Birthday,” because it’s always going to be someone’s birthday somewhere so why not celebrate it?

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Brett Cady It would be “Hey Kids” by Run the Jewels so I wouldn’t even have to talk when I walk into my classroom; instead, EI-P would greet everyone for me.

Freshman

Ainsley Bandy Probably “Bohemian Rhapsody” because the song is six minutes long, which is extra like me.

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I would play “Kung Fu Fighting”

by Carl Douglas so every time I’d walk into a room everyone would think of Kung Fu Panda 2.

Teacher

Sarah Podrasky “Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin is one of my favorites. It makes me slow down and appreciate the little things in life that make it beautiful. She wrote it for her pup, too, which puts a smile on my face!

Senior

Henry Morland “Material Girl,” especially the beginning, because it’s stunning and it attracts attention.

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eing this year’s editor in chief was a roller coaster. As I hand over my role to the next editor in chief, I reflect on what this job was like. It had its ups and downs, but I am glad I got to share news and entertainment with all of my peers.

I wouldn’t have been able to produce this paper without my staff, especially my design editor Greta Hayden, one of the hardest workers I know and my photo editor Nick Burket, who loves chicken strips more than anything. Also to Laurie Folsom, thanks for all the food and sorry I constantly ask you about getting coffee.

When I started journalism I was just a sophomore, and I knew nothing about what I was doing. I slowly got the hang of it and started to love it more than I ever thought I would. I never believed I would become editor in chief, but I did and it has been one of the best leadership roles I’ve ever had because I got to create a publication that meant a lot to me.

My plans for next year are to go to the University of Kansas and start studying for a degree in Speech Pathology. Even though I’m not continuing on the journalism path, it taught me some things I will take

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with me in life.

A few things I learned were even though you say something, people may not always listen. News relays your ideas to a broader spectrum of people, and that’s what I appreciated about it.

I also learned people will criticize your work, no matter how much time and effort you put into it. You can’t please everybody. Sometimes it’s more important to put news and opinions out into the world than to care about what a few students might think.

Becoming editor in chief of the newspaper, I didn’t realize how rewarding it would be. With every paper that came out, I felt more proud of my staff and their abilities. Thank you for letting me share our school’s stories with you.

Next year’s editor in chief is Greta Hayden, who has been working with me all year. She has much more design experience than I ever could possibly have and every issue she spends hours finalizing the design.

I know she will do great with the newspaper and put out amazing content, so welcome her as the new editor in chief.

So, see ya later. Peace out newspaper!

See ya, sisters. It's time to say goodbye to the current Editor in Chief.

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NewCoach in Town

story by RIDWAN FIRMAN pages by ANGEL SINGHAL

New volleyball coach comes to court

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hen change happens, an initial reaction may be negative and being unsure for the future.

However, the volleyball team has taken the news of a new coach with open arms and hopefulness.

Coach Jayme Lisher Savage is taking over as the new head coach for the girls varsity volleyball team starting in fall of 2019. She has a strong resume and lots of experience, having coached volleyball for 13 years and played recreationally since she was in seventh grade.

Past mentors fueled her passion to coach others.

“I grew up surrounded by amazing coaches and

teachers,” Savage said. “They helped developed that love for coaching and I wanted to provide and give that back to others.”

Although this will be her first time as an official coach, she already understands the importance of her role, having substituted for the previous coach last season.

“I don’t really think it will change much, because we’ve known Coach Savage for a long time and we really connected with her last season,” junior Haylee Kern said.

With Savage becoming the new head coach, she hopes to not only win games, but to make sure the Jumping to block the ball, junior Haley Hippe is usually found near the net. Practicing every day other than the weekends Haley was dedicated to volleyball. “We all get along and have a good time bonding on and off the court,” Hippe said. photo by Riley Boehle

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players represent the school as well as they can. experience, she still has goals for herself and strives to learn and improve.

“I will definitely push the importance of school pride everytime our team puts on the Firebird “I want to continue to evolve as a coach, become able to develop strong repore uniform,” Savage said.

“I will push the importance of school with my athletes and help them “Student athletes can have an amazing impact in their pride every time our team puts on that understand that no matter what school and community.”

Firebird uniform. Student athletes can level they are at,” Savage said.

Despite the players have an amazing impact within their “They have potential and I want to help them see and reach that already having a positive school and community. I'm excited bond with Savage, there to help each athlete understand that potential level.” still remains some concern Although the future of the platform.” about the chemistry of the volleyball team may be bright and - Coach Savage filled with potential, there will be team.

“There might be some players who would rather be obstacles and adversities along the way. However, coached by our old coach, so it makes it hard for them Savage aims to power through the hardships and help to play for someone else,” junior Emily Arensberg said. the players reach their maximum potentials along the Even with Savage’s 13 years of coaching way.

JV Volleyball girls take their team photo with the new head coach Jayme Savage. Savage fell in love with the sport when she starting playing in the seventh grade. “I want to take my passion for the game of volleyball and be able to share it with others,” Savage said. “I grew up surrounded by amazing coaches and teachers who helped develop that love for coaching.” photo submitted by Jayme Savage

Waiting for the ball to be served is Junior Sarah Roszak. Although she plays other sports Sarah has been playing volleyball for four years. “It’s really just another sport for me to enjoy,” Roszak said. photo by Riley Boehle

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“Chill” is a piece by sophomore Elle LeBar on display at La Prima Tazza. She uses her current interests as inspiration. “Sometimes it’s great and sometimes it’s a hot mess,” LeBar joked.

“Slither” by senior Juliana Wilches-Merchan focuses on the human form. The Youth Art Month display at La Prima Tazza is not her first public display. “I’m always really grateful to those people For Youth Art Month, freshman Sarah Edmonds’ that believe that my art is worthy of sharing with “Movement” hangs at La Prima Tazza. the world and with those who appreciate it like I “Movement” is a close-up photo of a package. do,” Wilches-Merchan said.

“I’ve always loved taking pictures and I plan to keep taking photography classes throughout school,” Edmonds said.

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“Woo Woo” by Ethan Anderson hangs on display at La Prima Tazza. Anderson has had an interest in art since he was little. “It’s cool that people I have never met can see artwork from Free State and see all the talented high school artists in one setting,” Anderson said

During Youth Art Month, junior Ashlyn Merrill’s “Baby Feet” hangs with other Free State students’ work.

Having such personal work displayed can be intimidating. “My piece is about the idea of recreating yourself, and learning form mistakes,” Merrill said. “It’s very exciting to have work on display, but also very scary because it’s a very vulnerable thing to put your art on display for anyone to see.”

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Junior Laila Robinson performs “Sir Duke” at Encore.

Years prior to Encore, Robinson was involved in other musical productions and advanced choirs that required lots of auditions. “Having gone through that made signing on a stage with a big audience easier. At first it is a little nerve wrecking, but after you sing and dance the first couple measures it gets a lot easier and becomes really fun...plus it’s dark in the audience and you can only see the first couple of rows so it doesn’t seem as big,” Robinson said.

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Senior Kaiy King-Wilson performs his solo in “Mr. Telephone Man.” King-Wilson practiced five hours a week outside of school for each group he was in in preparation for the show. “I love to show off my voice the best that I can and to give good vibes to my audience every time no cap,” King-Wilson said.

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Bounding forward with vigor, junior Arie’ Auna Childress competes in the first home track meet of this school year.

Childress wasted no time in getting a PR in long jump at the beginning of the season. “I’m suffering with a little hip injury, but it’s not stopping me from jumping,” Childress said.

Photo by Isabel Janssen