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The ins and outs of Advanced Placement classes

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Free State will be offering 28 AP courses in the 2012-2013 school year.

Additionally, students have the option of studying courses not offered at the school independently.

AP classes are courses that seek to prepare students to score well enough on national exams to earn credit for undergraduate college classes. AP classes are typically more rigorous and time consuming than the usual required classes.

Although AP classes offer a college credit, there are more advantages than just that.

“College credit is great, but [AP classes give] students the opportunity to be in the same environment they would be in for college,” AP United States History teacher Dustin Leochner said. “It’s also a chance to really experience the college life and the work that goes with it.”

At many high schools in the United States and Canada, the AP program has a wide range of options for students to take. Although Free State offers a variety of AP classes, it does not offer some nationally popular courses as AP Psychology and AP World History.

Although AP Psychology is a no-go as of now, AP Environmental Science will be added to next year’s class offerings.

“AP Environmental Science is a career tech program,” Principal Ed West said. “It is a group of classes that helps students get an idea of a down-the-road career. I think that’s the reason why [the district] allowed it, and not AP Psychology.”

The strange part, however, is that few students even knew that AP Environmental

Science existed. Finding it in the 20122013 course description book came as a pleasant surprise to some students who have expressed interest in the subject.

Junior Alena Ivanov has signed up for AP Environmental Science.

“I wanted to take an AP science class my senior year and the subject seems really interesting to me,” Ivanov said. “Learning about the environmental atmosphere around us is important.”

As Ivanov said, AP Environmental Science is a class that mixes biology and chemistry.

“It’s also a chance to learn about things like deforestation and things that are happening to our environment,” Ivanov said. “I think it’s really important”.

While Ivanov is interested in AP Environmental Science, teacher Dustin Leochner hopes to convince the district administration allow AP Psychology.

“At the time of the whole situation, the district was worried about the whole ninth grade transition thing,” Leochner said. “At the time, I think they had bigger fish to fry.”

However, West seems to think differently.

“I honestly think it’s a class that will have its time in the spotlight,” West said. “We have all the books, so there really isn’t much to do.”

Leochner agrees.

“Down the road, I could see AP Psychology happening; but at the same time, I don’t know,” Leochner said. “There has to be a course number, and with the intense and rigorous work, it would probably be a year-long class, which is also a big deal to work in with our students.”

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The Free Press is an open forum that accepts letters to the editor and guest writings. They must include the writer's name and telephone numbers. Articles may be edited due to space limitations, libel or inappropriate content.

Letters may be submitted to Room 115 or sent in care of Free Press to Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66049.

The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Free Press staff, the high school administration, nor that of the USD 497 Board of Education.

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Newspaper Senior Farewells coming to K-State next year! Obviously you know how to choose the best. We’re going to have so much fun at rush this summer but until then I’m really glad I got to know you this year.

Noah: Broah, you have no idea how long I stared at the screen trying to think of something to write to you. I first got to know you in seventh grade during math with Mrs.Yates and I’m pretty sure you thought I was the most irritating 13 year old ever. Since then I’ve seen all of the amazing things you’ve done, mostly with technology but also for NHS and choir. And even though sometimes you really confuse me, I’m really glad When you hear we started hanging out more this year. I am super excited someone talk about from prom! And don’t forget you have to teach me how how their senior to ride a bike this summer. year flew by, they Ellis: Ellis! I don’t think you realize how big of a deal it was when you did when you assigned me and weren’t kidding. This Amani to sit next to each other. Our entire lives year has been filled would have been ruined, so thanks for that, you saved with so many two lives with your seat assignment skills. Kudos. different oppurtunities Other teachers would probably kick me out if I that make one's senior came into their class because I didn’t want to year worthwhile. I'll learn about math or english or something admit, I didn’t always take anymore but you let me stay and you full advantage of these actually give some pretty good advice occasions, but if I had when we’re not making fun of Amani. It’s been one teensy bit of advice, a good three years, it would be to get more Ellis. I promise Amani involved with these various and I will come back teams, clubs, sports events and visit. Hopefully, or whatever you may be you won’t find into. There’s no way you anyone to replace will regret it because us although, let’s before you know it be honest, no one you’ll be the one writing could. Also, don’t believe anything senior tributes or Amani says, that shaving the heads of the definitely isn’t her underclassmen (just kidding, natural hair color. administration…). Anyway, I Anyone else I may have forgotten: just want to thank anyone and You guys are the best. Seriously, everything you everyone who contributed to have done in my life has really shaped me into making my time here at Free the person I am today. I don’t think there are State delightful! I’ll always enough words in the world to explain how much you all mean to me. Thank you. remember this special and The Free Press staff: I have been a part of unique time in my life. this staff for three years. I’m not going to lie, it has been a bumpy road. We have learned how to push each other’s buttons to the point where at least one of us (usually Miranda) is going to explode, but after three long years I’m so happy to call myself a member of the Free Press staff. I have learned so much from all of you and I’m going to miss you all so much when I’m in college next year.

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Fair warning for any who are reading this right now, this column is basically just going to be a bunch of inside jokes. It probably won’t make any sense to you if you don’t know me and you’ll probably just end up thinking I’m the weirdest person ever.

Sorry I’m not sorry.

Amani: I already made you cry when I wrote my sentimental letter to you for Encore so I’m going to try something funnier. Even though you’re going to that dumb school here in Lawrence and not the coolest school in the world in Manhattan, I still consider you to be like a sister that I never had. People probably think we’re crazy because we laugh at so many stupid things and we fall down in the hallways because the emotions of the day get to be too much I can’t even begin to function, but I find that to be the best part. Forget those others, let’s go crazy and make waffles, 12 to be exact.

Hannah: So we’ve come a long way since sophomore year.

Just to be clear, I never hated you, I’m just a super awkward and anti-social person. It’s no big deal. I’m so excited I’m going to go to K-State with you and I’m even more excited for the Party Apartment. We’re going to have the best college experience ever, seriously. I feel like, with both you and Kelly, I have three homes.

You are one of my best friends and I hope we always stay in touch. We can buy a ton of cats and make really bad cat puns.

Kelly: Bro, Brosillis, Kelly, I feel like you practically live in my house now so I don’t know what I’m going to do next year.

Oh wait, yeah I do, you’re always going to be in my dorm room.

I fully expect to become YouTube famous with you, Hannah, and Swag Cat. We had some really fun times senior year but, honestly, we’ve hung out so much I’m surprised you haven’t gotten sick of me yet. I know I’m going to see you a lot over the next four years but I just wanted to let you know that I love you so much and good luck in your studies to become a math teacher. Also, let’s keep Crop Top Thursday going until we’re way too old to wear crop tops.

Evelyn: I swear we were separated at birth. No one else gets my humor or my sarcasm like you do. I miss being in orchestra with you this year and I know I’m definitely going to miss you next year. Who else is going to yell at the people who go insanely slow in the hallways? Who else is going to make weird faces at me during lunch? No one that’s who, because you’re one of a kind. And even though you watch weird videos of cats farting and don’t work at The Woods anymore, I still love you, girlfriend.

Tori: Tori, at the beginning of the year, I hardly knew you.You and I waited to get our school pictures together and then we went to Jimmy Johns together even though we hardly knew each other. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone quite like you. There really isn’t anyone at Free State that’s as bubbly and upbeat as you. Luckily, I won’t have to say good-bye to you because you’re

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feature “The fact that ‘you can’t wait to graduate’ actually made me laugh.. chances are good that you won’t have much success waiting for you after high school.”

That is an excerpt from one of several letters to the editor I received this year. This one was anonymous (read: cowardly), which we aren’t allowed to print.

Now, you as a reader might be wondering why I’m reminiscing about this in my senior column. I felt that for anyone at this school to understand why I’m on this paper and why I’ve done this for the past three years, they should see this letter.

Someone hated what I said so much that they spent a considerable amount of time crafting this letter telling me what a terrible human being I am.

I could not be more thankful for this.

These people out there who found my article so offensive that they had to write letters, make phone calls, harass me on twitter and give me nasty looks in the hallways are some of my biggest inspirations.

Next year I will be a freshman at the University of Kansas, and a Journalism major. These people continue to push me to create my best work and be successful.

Simply because I will prove them all wrong.

I have the push it takes to make something of myself. Anytime I get sloppy, or tired, and not too

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concerned with my work on this paper I remember that quote. I will never forget it.

This, of course, is not my only inspiration. My family has always held to a high standard, comforted me when I faltered and pushed me to believe in myself and my writing ability. I am forever thankful for their continued toleration of me, and their unending love. My mother would sit and let me read every piece I ever wrote while she listened and critiqued. This has made all the difference in writing, and I could not have done any of this without her support.

When I started on this staff the summer before sophomore year I only had one friend on newspaper with me, and we have somehow survived the last three beautiful, crazy, exhausting years together.

Allison Harwood, you are one of the most caring people I know. We’ve been through three trips, two editorships and one very notorious night in Muncie, Indiana together and you have made me part of the person I am.

Katie, you are such a joy to work with and you are one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. I know I am leaving the paper in more than capable hands.You all have made my time here so wonderful, I could not have been more blessed when it comes to the staffs I have been apart of.

Ryan, what a year it’s been. Sophomore year I would have never imagined we would have come this far.You have been so much fun this year, and I don’t know what it would have been like without you.

You balance me out, keep me in line, and you are always there to calm me

down when things go bad. I can’t wait to be in KU journalism with you next year, and hopefully we will continue being such a great team up on the hill.

To my wonderful group of friends: thank you for accepting me, all quirks included. Ashley, Paige, Carly, and Lauren, you are all such strong, wonderful women and nothing but success awaits you. Guin, you are my rock, and I don’t know how I’ll survive without our girl dates and your fierce loyalty.

You never have to give the house key back, and I expect frequent visits.

Folsom, you have tolerated me for the past three years. You have taught me everything I know and gave me a chance that I could have only dreamed of. I feel so lucky to be this prepared for next year and make Free State journalism proud at the WAW, and there is no way I could have done that without you.

There has also been a great group of adults who have set an example for educators everywhere.

Coach McDonald, Coach Carrah, Mr. Hill , Mr. Moore, Mr. Rabiola, Mr. Springer and Mrs. Ziegler have all been such incredible inspirations for their students. Any school would be lucky to have such people, and I will not forget the impact they have had on my life.

I have been through a lot on this paper and during my time at Free State, and I feel so grateful for every mistake and misstep that led me to where I am right now. Thank you to everyone who has been there for me. I know how lucky I am to have found my passion so young. I love writing and this newspaper has been my home in these halls.Yes it’s tough, but I live for it. My story is far from finished, but you can bet I’ll keep writing it.

Class of 2012, Miranda Davis, Co-editor in chief

I’ve never had writer’s block this badly before. Seriously, it is unbelieveable. I went through all three years on newspaper staff knowing exactly what I was going to say in my senior will and who I was going to say it to.

Now, I’m sitting here with 14school days left in my public school career, points currently being docked from this story for being late, and I’m totally speechless.

One reason is I can’t believe it. I can’t believe this is my last issue of the paper. That’s a joke, right? (P.S. That’s the one question I’m allowed to have in my journalism career. I saved it until now.) I can’t believe in four months I’m moving out of my house into a dorm. I can’t believe people I’ve seen almost every day for the last three, and in some cases six, years, I might never see again. I can’t believe I’m going to school so I can learn how to get a job and become a grown-up. I’m never going to be good at that whole “grown-up” thing, though.

I’ve spent my whole life planning ahead. Where to go to college, what to be when I grow up, etc. Now, it’s finally here. And I’m scared.

Excited, but scared.

Megan Engleman When it’s all said and done, it’s been real, and it’s been fun.

Another reason it’s been so hard to write this is figuring out how to sum up the last three years thoroughly. How to tell your best friend that you wouldn’t be who you are without her. That her family is your second family, and you’ll miss them all so much.

Or your other best friend how glad you are you reconnected in high school because it always was a “party on the bottom bunk.”

Or your other best friend how sad you are you lost your junior year to stupid bickering, but how much she means to you. How you’ll never forget that you always win no matter what in the “At least I haven’t...” game.

Or your other best friend how she is your “best friend” and how you’re sorry you may have overreacted to that title just a wee bit.

Or your other best friend what a great person she is. And how glad you are that she decided to ask you to office aide with her.

Or your other best friend how glad you are she didn’t take that art class and didn’t quit newspaper staff.

One thing I do know how to put into words, however, is a shoutout to my

I’ll try to avoid as much cheesiness as possible.

When I first joined newspaper, I was a shy, selfconscious sophomore. With the help of newspaper class, and some really awesome people, I can proudly say that I am a completely different person.

As the new kid in school, newspaper was the only class I felt comfortable being myself in.

Everyone struggles with self-confidence when they are in high school, especially when you don’t know anybody.

Since sophomore year, my eccentric behavior has spread to other parts of the school, and I really feel like I made my mark. To put things in perspective, newspaper gave me the confidence to walk around school with make-up and a skirt on, which I did for issue four. I am extremely grateful for the effect this class has had on my personality, and I hope that the younger kids on staff feel comfortable being themselves in class.

Folsom: Thanks for choosing me to be an editor when almost no one on staff took me seriously.

Miranda: Thanks for putting up with all of my socially

newspaper staff. This is by far the class I’ve felt my most comfortable. I’m always totally myself in here. 115 has become my home in this school And this year’s staff has been my favorite.You guys are such hard workers. I couldn’t be more proud. Most especially I’d like Katie for being the best co-copy editor I could have asked for. Also to Folsom for having such a big impact on helping me figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life.

My last thank you goes out to Coach McDonald, Coach Carrah, Mr. Ellis, Nuss, Mr. Rabiola, Mr. Frederick and Mr. Mitchell.You all have been amazing mentors and I consider myself a better person because of your impact on my life.

I don’t have room to mention everyone who impacted me in the last three years, but hopefully you know who you are. I couldn’t have asked for a better high school experience, but it’s time to move on and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead.

Go State!

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unacceptable behavior. I could seriously end there, but I won’t. Even with all the noise we had to deal with during our editorship, I can honestly say that I have seen you as a close friend all three years on staff. One of the hardest parts of being an editor was making sure I treated you as both a friend, and fellow editor. I hope I made it work.

Even though I’m just as sarcastic, spastic and weird as I was when I started this school year, I definitely feel like I have grown a lot. And you are one of the main reasons for that. My laid-back personality would have been the downfall of the newspaper, if it weren’t for you. Looking back, I really think that our polarizing personalities helped make the Free Press special, and I can’t wait for the next four years at J-School together.

Amani: Try to cut down on the candy next year in college.

After three years, I can easily say that newspaper was my favorite class, and I hope I made it fun for the people around me.

Thank you so much: Folsom, Miranda, Allison, Amani, Emma, Megan, the other Allison, Bailey and Jeff.

When I was a sophomore on staff I remember being intimidated by the senior editors, thinking how mature they looked and how crazy it was that they were going to leave Free State and start college.

Now, though, I’m the senior. I don’t think the underclassmen on staff are intimidated by me, but I wonder if they see me as someone who’s ready for college, because frankly I don’t feel any different than I did when I was a sophomore.

It’s funny how I used to think that when I was the senior I would know exactly which path I would take when I entered college, but that’s never guaranteed.

It’s one thing to talk about college, but it’s another to actually experience it, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for me.

Emma: There really aren’t words to explain our friendship, but I'm going to try to sum it up. When I met you in Mr. Ellis’ class, I would have never predicted that you would be my best friend as I finish senior year.

You have been with me through the majority of my high school experiences, and you’ve always been someone I was able to talk to whenever I was angry or sad or I just wanted to vent about people. Thank you for being my best friend! P.S. “I don’t want eight waffles, I want 12, I just want 12 of them.”

Hannah: I don’t know what I would have done if we hadn’t become friends in Mr. Greenwood’s class. That was one of the funniest and craziest classes I’ve taken at Free State, and you and Brie made it a class that I looked forward to every day. I’m so lucky to be friends with you and I hope we keep in touch next year!

Kelly: We’ve been friends for nine years now! Can you believe that? I don’t know where the time went, but I’m so grateful that you and I stayed great friends for all these years.You are such a sweet and sarcastic person and I’m so lucky to have met you in third grade, even though you thought I was weird (haha).

Tori: There’s basically nothing else I can say to you

besides that you are one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. I can’t remember exactly how we met, but I’m so glad we did. All the classes and everything we’ve been through have just been joys in my life. I will definitely miss our talks and us laughing hysterically in newspaper.

Caitlyn: Oh gosh, basically our chemistry class with Ellis is all I can say. “Really, REALLY,” “true/false,” and of course your makeup session during Encore.You are such a sweet person and I hope you never change.

Mr. Ellis: You were the first teacher I met at Free State and your status as my favorite teacher has not changed, regardless of the fact that I only had you when I was a sophomore. I can assure you that my time at Free State would not have been the same. I hope you continue making kids laugh as you continue on.

Mr. Rabiola: I can honestly tell you that you are the best teacher at Free State, hands down. I just know that when I go to college and take English, my professors are going to have a high bar to reach because I’m pretty sure that you will be better. I only wish that every student could take your class because it is one of the most rewarding classes here. I hope you continue to inspire students, just like you’ve inspired me.

Lastly, my wonderful, sarcastic newspaper staff:You guys were all mean the majority of the time, but in reality I love you all so much. All the underclassmen on staff are the most mature people I’ve ever seen, and they are so unbelievably sweet. As for the editors, I’ve been with you all for the past three years and I’ve loved getting to know each and every one of you. It’s still crazy to see how much you’ve all changed to such mature seniors who are ready for college. Believe me, I will miss you all like crazy and I’m so excited to see where you all end up!

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Senior's Last Say I cannot believe how fast the last four years have gone! I moved here my freshman year and it has been the best experience. I have met so many different people and have had so many opportunities given to me.

Nick Crawford:You are my brother and I love you no matter what.Yes, we fight, but we always find a way to forgive each other. I cannot put into words how good a brother you are. I know you will do anything to help me and stand behind me no matter what.

Next year is going to be lonely without you!

Who else will go with me to Dilions and buy breakfast every Sunday? That just means you will have to come up to Manhattan more. While I am gone, make sure you take good care of Mom and Miss Dottie Donkers for me! You are the man of the house now! Thank you for being there for me most of my life.

Emma Machell: Oh, Emma. We never really knew each other or hung out until this year. I am so glad we became such good friends! K-State is going to be pretty amazing next year. We get along so well, which probably has something to do with our somewhat similar personalities. I hope you know I will always be there to give you advice whether you’re down the hall or across

campus. How many days do we have left of school again? I just want to be in college already!

Megan Eagle: We go back to the days of cheering on the Southwest Bulldogs basketball teams. If I had not stayed on the squad for basketball season, I do not think we would as good of friends. My favorite thing we do is sit in my basement eating ice cream and watching movies that make us laugh. I cannot wait for our trips this summer. I hope we do not lose touch next year. That would be a sad thing for a fun friendship we have developed over the years.

Mary Cairns: We go back to the days of Freshman Biology with Ms. Ball. We have had so many good times like Dogtoberfest, the lake and the movies.You were my first real friend here and you have helped me so much.You helped me move into my house and even helped me explore Lawrence. I cannot believe that you are Nebraska bound. Time really does fly by. Thank you for being there for me when I needed you and I hope that we can still keep the friendship we have even though we will be in different states.

Amani Safadi: I saved you for last. Nothing personal, I just do not know what to write about you! You are one of the sweetest people I know and say some of the funniest things.

I am really going to miss seeing your pretty smile every day. I guess that just means that we need to Skype a lot! I do not really know how we became friends but I am just glad that we became good friends. If you cry, I will end up crying right along with you!

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If I were to say that I am not at all scared, I would be lying. But, it is a healthy fear - a fear that is trailed by excitement for the future. Waiting to move away since the day I moved to Kansas, I suddenly look back and think ‘where have the past three years gone?’

As always, time passes, people change, and we will continue to grow. Whether together or apart, it is time for class of 2012 to move on.

It is time to move forward.

One of the things that people constantly forget is that one is never going to be completely alone. I have met people who have changed my life these past years, people who I never thought I would have anything to do with. I never expected that through all the complaints I had of high school, when the time came to say goodbye, I would be reluctant to do so. In the next months, I will remember the familiar words I have said to myself through past change: It never has to be a goodbye. It is merely a see you later.

Being ‘the new girl’ after moving here from Indiana and the Netherlands was a strange feeling. To be thrown into a different community of people than the one you grow up in gives a feeling of being ungrounded;

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it is a feeling of insecurity. But, humans are resilient. We fight to survive, no matter how difficult a situation may seem.

Though there have been tears, there has been laughter. Through illness, health had made its appearances. Through doubt, there has been hope. And most importantly through the feeling of being alone, the feeling of being love has prevailed. A person you meet at a summer camp, in seminar when it still existed, in an AP Euro class, at lunch, through friends or downtown by coincidence as what seemed like just yesterday, may end up being someone you realize you will love forever. Someone, who despite everything, who has changed your life and contributed to the you, you are today.

I could list graduation quotes. I could discuss how fast the last days I have left in Lawrence are going by almost too quickly.

I could begin writing the names of all the people in my life who I am thankful for. I could thank every single one of my teachers personally for the things I have learned this year. But instead, I will share with you a quote which I feel is a good way to look at the streams of change ahead: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”

-Walt Whitman

may 3, 2012 The Free Press invited students to remember Aimee Ziegler, guidance counselor

"To many a good employee, to many more a good friend."

Mrs. Ziegler will be missed by everyone here at Free State. All of us Firebirds were familiar with her bright smile and “ready to help you” attitude. She did so much for this school. I just want to say thank you to Mrs. Ziegler because she was a wonderful person who helped me out a lot in my three years here at Free State.

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-Billy Barnes (Senior)

Memories of my Role Model “Written on Monday April 2, 2012 after I heard the news of Mrs. Ziegler’s death. My way with coping was through writing this poem.

Mrs. Ziegler, may the memory of you never fade. We miss you.” -Martha Kesler (Senior) Why do such things happen?

These things that happen suddenly It’s fine one moment Then tragic the next Why do such things happen?

Catastrophes are sudden Not all of them are big Some are huge that affect many Others are more personal Why do such things happen?

There’s no warning It’s all calm then It’s emptiness A feeling of helplessness Why do such things happen?

I first met her when I moved from Kennedy Elementary School to Wakarusa Valley in fifth grade.

She would come and get me from class to help me with my homework especially with my math skills. Mrs. Ziegler was the social worker from Bert Nash, working at Wakarusa Valley. She knew that my parents were in the middle of getting a divorce and could see that I was very stressed out about it.

She told me that I could always go to her whenever I needed someone to talk to. She helped me understand that it wasn’t my fault for their divorce.

My last year at Wakarusa, Mrs. Ziegler started a knitting group, where she would take a few students she had been working with for a while and taught us how to knit. She helped us with a transition from elementary school to junior high; she also answered any questions we might have. Along with the knitting group, I found out that Mrs. Ziegler used to be a coach at Free State before she came to Wakarusa Valley, so I wrote a paper about her, for my women in sports paper. It was a short essay but once I finished i I printed off the essay for my teacher and

There’s no knowing when There’s no knowing why There’s no comfort for awhile There’s nothing to do but cry Why do such things happen?

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There is some comfort in knowing One is not along in the sadness Even though it’s a sad time You are not the only one Why do such things happen?

There’s no knowing when There’s no knowing why There’s no comfort for awhile But people being there helps a little…

Why do such things happen?

-Jascynne Brown , senior

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These things affect everyone It doesn’t matter if it’s great or small Everyone is affected on different levels No one is not affected Why do such things happen?

Look around, there’s someone who needs help A hug, a comforting word, just being there When these things happen, some become quiet Look out for them, they need your help Why do such things happen?

for Mrs. Ziegler who had kept the essay. After I left Wakarusa, I never forgot her and how much of an impact she made in my life.

Near the end of ninth grade when we were doing enrollment for high school, I heard a familiar voice and I turned around and I was excited to see Mrs. Ziegler, she remembered me. I remember asking her if she was going to be my counselor at Free State, and she said yes! I knew she was going to help me through my next three years of high school.

Mrs. Ziegler made sure that once I was at Free State that my grades stayed up and became concerned when I seemed to be having a problem. Mrs. Ziegler was a wonderful lady who went above and beyond what she could for her students and I know that she is in a better place. I thank her for all that she has done in my life. I will miss her and I will never forget her. Thank you for helping me to my final year of high school although you won’t be at my graduation in person, I do know you will be there in my heart.

Tues, May 1, 6:30 pm Weds, May 2, 4:30 pm Sun, May 6, 1:30 pm There are three ways a person dies. One is when his or her heart stops. The second is when they are buried. The third is when they are forgotten. However, if you always remember and keep them in your heart, they will never die.

You will be forever missed. Thank you for everything.

-Emmie Baba (Senior)

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may 3, 2012

lawrence guide

At age 70, George Clinton is still bringing the funk. If the name doesn’t sound familiar, go listen to “Atomic Dog” and you’ll know who he is. Accompanied by the P-Funk All Stars, Clinton is sure to set the stage for an awesome night of psychedelic-funk music full of positive vibes.

@TheGranada 6/10 Don’t let the name be misleading, this is not a heavy-metal concert.

After releasing a steady stream of college-rock albums, Destroyer made a breakthrough with their jazz infused, indie rock album, “Kaputt.”

Signing Party Friday, May 18

Seniors:

Come join us at 12:15 P.M. after your graduation practice at Allen Fieldhouse.

Lunch is on us! Admission is free for Seniors.

Underclassmen: Why Work Anyplace Else?

Brandon Woods at Alvamar offers part time positions in a resident directed care environment.

We are looking for caring, qualified individuals to serve our residents in a professional manner.

We offer an excellent orientation program, competitive wages and ongoing training.

We are an upscale retirement community offering opportunities for new experiences and advancement.

Why work anyplace else? Come see us at Brandon Woods!

Apply in person Human Resources 1501 Inverness Drive Lawrence, KS 66047 Equal Opportunity Employer Drug Free Workplace

Buy your ticket to join the Seniors’ party at the start of 7th hour! Tickets on sale for $4 in the Finance Office. You must buy your ticket before May 14.

Things at the party: • Photo Booth for Juniors • Candy • A Cake Walk • More Candy!

• Balloons • Door prizes • And much more...

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If the name Wes Anderson doesn’t stand out, the movies “The Royal Tenenbaums”, “The Life Aquatic” or “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” should. The famous director / writer / producer / actor’s newest movie features Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and Bill Murray in a search to find two runaway children.

@TheGranada 5/20 Curren$y

Two mellow electronic pop artists, in one very small room. The opener, Balam Acab generated some buzz after Ellen Page told the New York Times that she had their music on her iPod. Active Child’s attention came after their song “Hanging On” appeared on the Adult Swim Singles Program. Although this concert will involve a lot of laptop clicking and button pushing, the meditative sounds and accompanying visuals are sure to make it worthwhile.

Destroyer

Active Child

Moonrise Kingdom

@CrossroadsKC 5/18

@TheJackpot 5/18

Even though they look like some sort of strange cult, the Polyphonic Spree will surely not be a concert to miss. If a bunch of hipsters banded together and started a church, this band would probably be the choir. The 21-piece matching robe wearing Spree gained attention after appearing on the television show “Scrubs” and the soundtrack for “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”

@Liberty Hall TBA

by ryan loecker

George Clinton

Polyphonic Spree

@TheGranada 5/12

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The name says it all. If you haven’t heard of Curren$y, you probably aren’t a fan of rap music. The 31-year-old New Orleans native gained notoriety after his 2010 release “Pilot Talk.” Both the die-hard rap enthusiast and casual hip-hop listener will be attracted to Curren$y’s stellar flow and low-key instrumentals.