FREE PRESS ONLINE - Key Persons
Abbie is a freshman this year and is a designer. She has 2 cats and 2 dogs she loves to spend time with. Outside of school Abbie loves to play soccer and hang out with friends.
Job Titles:
- Copy Editor
- News Copy Editor
- Senior at Free State and the Copy Editor
Alicia Narum is a senior at Free State and the Copy Editor for the Free Press Newspaper. Outside the journalism room, she is involved in theatre, orchestra, tennis, and soccer. Outside of school, Alicia enjoys traveling and cooking new recipes.
Job Titles:
- Editor - in - Chief
- EDITORIAL: Absenteeism Attack
- News Editor - in - Chief
Amelia Wiles is a junior at Free State and a photographer for Free State Journalism. Outside of journalism, she is a member of the girls soccer team and is involved in NHS. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, and anything outdoors.
Arianna Waller is a sophomore at Free State. She is excited to be returning for her second year on the journalism staff as a reporter. Outside of journalism and school, she is a competition dancer at her local studio, ‘Dance Gallery.' She also enjoys hanging out with her friends and family.
Ava is a sophomore at Free State and is a reporter for Free State Journalism. She also participates in choir and tennis. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with friends.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Social Media Editor
Caroline is a first year multimedia journalist with skills in design, literature, film, and live performance. She is the current assistant drum major, and Vice President of thespian club. Outside of Free Sate, Caroline is a professional artist, vocal enthusiast, and lover of her pets.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Reporter for Free State Journalism
Conrad Hill is a sophomore and a reporter for Free State Journalism. He is involved in forensics, choir, and does some theatre work. Outside of school, he often reads and listens to music.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Reporter for Free State Journalism
Corinne Kingsley is a sophomore at Free State and a reporter for Free State Journalism. She is on the Free State Dance Team and competes on a competition dance team outside of school. In her free time she likes to hangout with friends and family, read, and travel.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Junior and a Reporter
Delaney Bayliss is a junior and a reporter on staff. She has been a member of the Free State choir program as well as the girl's soccer program for 3 years. Outside of journalism, Delaney enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with friends.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Assistant Copy Editor
- Assistant News Copy Editor
- Reporter for the Free Press
Elliot Skillman is a junior and reporter for the Free Press. Outside of journalism he is involved in NHS, art club, and wind ensemble. He enjoys traveling and listening to music.
Job Titles:
- Managing Editor
- News Managing Editor
Ember Klein is a Newspaper Managing Editor on staff this year. Outside of journalism, they are involved in theatre and are a football manager. In free time, they love to paint and read.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Reporter for Free State Journalism
Evie Chancy is a sophomore and a reporter for Free State Journalism. Outside of journalism, she is involved with debate, forensics, the writing center, and many clubs. When she's not in school, she loves dressing up and making clothing.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- FEATURE: Barstool Sports: Attacking Athletes or Harmless Humor
- Senior at Free State and a Reporter
Gabriella Kellison is a senior at Free State and a reporter for Free State Journalism. She is the director of community outreach for the Student Equity Council, and loves to work outside of school. She also enjoys cooking and baking, writing poetry, and spending time with friends.
Job Titles:
- Editor
- Free Press Editor - in - Chief
- Photographer
- Print Editor in Chief
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- Co - Sports Editor
- Sports Editor
- Sports Reporter
Jonah Frye is a sophomore at Free State and is a reporter for Free State Journalism. He also runs track and cross country for Free State. Outside of school he enjoys running, exploring nature, traveling, and trying adventure sports.
Kinley Gigous is a freshman and a photographer for Free State Journalism. Outside of journalism she is involved in theatre, soccer, forensics, and Finer Things club. Outside of school, she enjoys crocheting and hanging out with...
Kinsey is a junior and this is her first year on staff. Outside of journalism, Kinsey is heavily involved in Free State Choir, Student Council, soccer, NHS, and LINK Crew. In her free time, she enjoys singing, shopping, sleeping, and hanging out with her dog Grizzly.
Lady Ortega-Perez is a Junior at Free State and is in her second year of journalism with the title of Photo Editor for the Free Press Newspaper. Outside of journalism, she is co-president of Key club, webmaster for the Kansas district level of key club, part of equity council, city of Lawrence coalition for equity, and choir.
Lauren is a sophomore at Free State High School and is a reporter. She is involved with soccer and MUN. Outside of school she enjoys working out and hanging out with friends.
Leilani Bidwell is a freshman. She did Journalism for one semester and it was her favorite class. Outside of school, she loves painting and any type of artwork.
Lilly is a junior at Free State and an Editor-In-Chief of the Free Press NewsMag and Online Website. Outside of journalism, she is involved in volleyball, the Free State Writing Center, Honor Moon Foundation, Project Pick Up, and NHS. You can find her watching horror movies and hanging out with friends outside of school.
Lily Ye is currently a freshman at FSHS and a designer on staff. Outside of Journalism, she plays cello, piano, and tennis. She also enjoys roller skating, biking, and card games.
Job Titles:
- Managing Editor and Photo Editor
Mallory Thompson is a junior at Free State. This is her second year on staff and she is Photo Editor for the Free Press Newspaper and Online. Outside of journalism, Mallory is involved in LINK Crew, National Honor Society, and the Student Library Advisory Board.
Maura Langland is a senior at Free State High School. She is involved in National Honor Society, LINK Crew and is a reporter on the FSJ staff. Outside of school, she dances competitively and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Morgan Sponholtz is a sophomore reporter and it is her first year on staff. She is also involved in Theatre, Choir, Hacky Sack and Sending Luv club. Outside of school she enjoys hanging with friends, baking, and hiking.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- News Co - Editor in Chief
Natasha Torkzaban is a junior at Free State. This is Natasha's second year on staff and she is the Co-Editor in Chief of the Free Press Newspaper and Online. Outside of journalism, she is involved in Link Crew and NHS. Outside of school, she enjoys crocheting, babysitting, reading, and spending time with her friends.
Nathan Friedman is a sophomore at Free State and it is his first year on staff as a photographer. He is also involved in swimming, theatre, and baseball. Outside of school, Nathan enjoys being outdoors, cooking, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Photographer / Videographer
- Video Production
A sophomore, Nathan is excited to be joining journalism this semester. He is a current member of the USD497 Robotics Team, the Free State Color Guard, and Concert Orchestra. He trains at the Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance, focusing on ballet, jazz, modern, and yoga; and he fills in the gaps by volunteering at Theater Lawrence.
Rakshan Ossen is a sophomore at Free State and is a reporter for FSJ. He devotes himself to the Free State community by being involved with many clubs at school. Outside of his academic life, he finds himself being an enthusiast...