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LHS News

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LHS News

GPA to Stay

GPA to Stay

Chloe Franklin, Reporter February 27, 2023

   Liberty High School has launched the new weighted GPA system midway through the school year on January 3rd as an opportunity for seniors to have their academic achievement recognized in regards to...

In March 2022, senior Hayden Bracken (pictured) and LHS alum Trevor White created a table made from the remains of a tree which had long stood outside of Franklin Elementary School.
“I thought the table was a great way to utilize the lumber. I requested him to make something big, rather than cut the wood up into a bunch of smaller pieces, and it turned out great,” teacher Josh Jacobs said.

Rooted in Liberty

Bianka Mancia, Reporter February 2, 2023

On Dec 1, senior Hayden Bracken and graduate Trevor White donated a table made out of ash wood which came from a tree that previously stood outside Franklin Elementary School before the district existed....

A Leader’s Legacy 

A Leader’s Legacy 

Kaiya Lynch, Editor In Chief January 26, 2023

   After being named the Jim L. King 2022 Missouri High School Principal of the Year, Dr. April Adams is set to retire following the end of the 2022-2023 school year.    Adams publicly announced...

Reading Into the Library

Reading Into the Library

Connor Rizek January 9, 2023

   The LMC offers more than books and a FLEX space. There are many tools for both students and teachers to use including: the four studios and many tools.  “In the LMC, I mainly use the printers...

    Sophomore Rae Reeve (left) and senior Addie Vallier (right) practice their duo interpretation in the Thespian classroom before leaving for a tournament at Raytown High School. Vallier placed third at the UCM Mini Mule Tournament on Dec. 2 and 3. “It’s a kind of an endurance thing, both physically and mentally, but all the kids are ready to continue the rest of the season,” Speech and Debate Co-Director Mick

Powerful Performances

Chloe Franklin, Reporter January 9, 2023

  The speech and debate team had an eventful start to their season with strong performances from both varsity and novice members on Oct 7-8 at Blue Springs and Blue Springs South. During the season,...

The National Art Honor Society Officers stand before the fellowship, speaking to them over matters concerning the society. Despite it being NAHS’s first year as a group, the members are ectatic about the opportunities it brings to the table. “It’s fun and exciting! I love art and now I get to put my ideas into a new honors society and showcase my skills,” sophomore Brinn Wright said.

Art Smart

Chloe Franklin December 20, 2022

   On October 20, the National Art Honor’s Society made its debut. Art students from all grades see the new approach the society takes on artistic creativity. Many enjoy the club because they get...

Pick of the Patch

Pick of the Patch

Victorya Wilkinson November 9, 2022

   According to TheHustle.co “americans are expected to spend a record 10+ billion on Halloween items in 2021, up from 8 billion last year and pumpkins are a big player: among the 65% of Americans...

IS E-HALLPASS A PASS?

IS E-HALLPASS A PASS?

Chloe Franklin October 14, 2022

The new e-hallpass and Flextime Manager systems received mixed reviews from both students and staff. Sheri Rodgers is a part of the security team and spends her day helping students during FLEX. She...

Peer Impact

Peer Impact

Hadley Cotton October 14, 2022

Spirit leaders find ways for student’s voices to be heard after COVID-19 dwindled student expression. Spirit leaders are two classmates handed the task of controlling the crowd and maintaining spirit...

Muted Voices

Muted Voices

Hadley Cotton October 13, 2022

   Across the world, individuals are banning the consumption of literature because of conflicting beliefs.  According to The First Amendment Encyclopedia, Banned books are pieces of literature deemed...

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