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Get a Piece of Lawrence History
The old Belzer Middle School building (which was the original Lawrence Central High School) has been demolished, making room for improvements to the middle school. Engraved bricks from the original building are available for $25, with proceeds to benefit the Lawrence Township School Foundation and the Lawrence Township Alumni Council. The three-story building opened as [...]
Lawrence North High School to Have Full Color Yearbook
The 2010 Lawrence North High School Lynx yearbook will have a new twist to it this year: COLOR. The 280-page yearbook will be printed in all-color, a first for the school. “It’s something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said yearbook adviser Kathy Francis, “so we decided this was the year to try.” [...]
Local Principals Sport Blue Hair to Celebrate Food Drive Success
Sunnyside and Oaklandon Elementary in Lawrence Township Schools paired up together for a food drive from Sept. 3 – Sept. 11. Students donated more than 1000 non-perishable food items from each school to our Lawrence Township Caring Center. This center provides assistance to families who are financially struggling and need help with food, clothing and [...]
Lawrence Central Homecoming This Friday
Lawrence Central (5-1) will host Southport at its homecoming game in the newly renovated stadium at 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Students will attend a 2 p.m. pep session, and a tailgate party open to the public will begin at 5 p.m. Homecoming king and queen will be crowned at halftime. King candidates are seniors Blake [...]
Donate Winter Clothing, Bedding for Kids Helping Kids Drive
Crestview Elementary School is hosting a Kids Helping Kids Clothing Drive during the month of October to benefit The Julian Center. Beginning October 1, students at the Lawrence Township school will collect blankets, warm outerwear, and new women’s and boys socks and underwear to be donated to The Julian Center, which assists victims of domestic [...]
LC’s Coach Holman on ‘Living the Dream’ in Beijing
Mike Holman, Lawrence Central’s head boys cross country and track and field coach, was “living the dream” as part of the Olympic Committee’s video analysis crew in Beijing. His role consisted of videotaping athletes in many different events in order for coaches to analyze and fine-tune their performance.Coach Holman has worked with the Junior Olympic [...]
‘Autumn Classic’ at LN Features Broadway Performer
Lawrence North’s Choral Department’s Fall Concert “Autumn Classic” welcomes Tim Shew, a Broadway performer who has appeared in Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and TV shows such as Guiding Light, All My Children, and Law & Order: SVU, to perform with the choirs. He’ll sing a solo concert for part [...]
Go Tailgating Before the LN Homecoming Game Oct. 3
Lawrence North’s Homecoming game and tailgate kicks off October 3 at Bell Stadium. Tailgate begins at 4 PM in between the football field and the new Natatorium. There will be food, games, and rides for the family as well as a raffle by the National Guard. LN clubs and organizations will be involved in tailgate [...]
LN Swim Coach, Football Player Honored for Outstanding Achievements in 2007-08
Coach of the Year Lawrence North High School swimming coach Mike Penrose, from Lawrence Township, had an unexpected and wonderful end to the 2007-08 boys and girls seasons July 13th. Penrose was named “Coach of the Year” at the second annual St. Vincent Spirit of Sport Awards. These awards, unlike many others, are awarded not [...]
Lawrence Township Schools Hires Assistant Director of Special Education
On Monday, July 28th, the Lawrence Township School Board approved Mrs. Kristi Smith to serve as the Assistant Director of Special Education. The MSD of Lawrence Township is excited about the expertise and collaboration skills Mrs. Smith will bring to the district to support students and families. Mrs. Smith obtained her undergraduate degree from Indiana [...]
