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Laura Kelly Inauguration

Lillian Holmberg, Reporter
January 29, 2019

501 To Teach New Human Sexuality Curriculum

Lillian Holmberg, Reporter
January 12, 2019

Incomprehensive Means Unprepared

Lillian Holmberg, Reporter
January 11, 2019
Jon DeMeo has been running the Topeka Public Schools Twitter account since the start of the year. After DeMeo took over, the interaction between students, staff, and the district has spiked.

501 Twitter Admin Revealed

Lillian Holmberg, Online Editor
April 2, 2018
Topeka High and rival team Topeka West faced off on February 6. Topeka High lost by 12 points.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Topeka High vs Topeka West

February 10, 2018
Keeandre Smith and Kobae Sanders perform a handshake as Smith walks onto the court.

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Kyia Mcwillams, senior, prepares to shoot a free throw.

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Ky Thomas, sophomore, jumps high to shoot.

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Morgan Carranza, senior and prominent member of the womens varsity team, takes her shot.

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Keeandre Smith walks through a line of high fives as his name is announced as a member of the starting lineup.

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The student section throws gold strands into the air at kickoff.

30 photos from the 2017 football season

Lillian Holmberg, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2017
Seniors Tanner Matthias, Xavier Dunbar, Matthew Garza, and Tucker Richey hold hands in preparation to walk out on the field. (File Photo)

Incorrect call results in Trojan loss

Lillian Holmberg, Online Editor
November 7, 2017
DaVonshai Harden, sophomore, pulls his arm back to throw the ball.

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The football team runs out onto the field before their game against Washburn Rural.

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Dylan Kennedy, junior, leaps in attempt to catch the ball.

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A player jumps to catch a ball at football practice.

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Roshele Reyes-Bolanos, junior, flies while performing a stunt.

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Taya Davis, junior, falls during a stunt.

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Larry White, senior, walks on the field before a game.

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Seniors Tanner Matthias, Xavier Dunbar, Matthew Garza, and Tucker Richey hold hands in preparation to walk out on the field. (File Photo)

[Photo] Football team regains all season wins

February 19, 2018
Larry White, senior, warms up before a football game.

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Rachel Stewart, senior, plays the quads in the drumline performance during halftime.

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Tanner Matthias, senior, was named as one of the Centennial all-league first-team offensive players.

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Darren Canty runs out onto the field behind the football players after being crowned homecoming king.

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Reversed roles: Ky Thomas, sophomore, lifts Matthew Garza, senior.

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Alaina Miller, sophomore, gets lifted during a stunt.

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DaVonshai Harden brings the ball in for a touchdown.

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Davon Cushinberry, senior, stretches before a game.

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Amari McGlory, junior, smiles during the singing of the school song.

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Seth Nelson, senior, prepares for Topeka Highs second game of the season.

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DaVonshai Harden, sophomore, carries the ball down the field.

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Joel Munganga and Jalen McMurray pose for a photo on the sidelines before the Black and Gold Scrimmage.

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Cameron Burnett and Amber Ruiz, seniors, participate in the frat spirit section theme.

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Jacquez Barksdale, senior, runs the ball down the field to score a touchdown against Topeka West.

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Teacher Richard Palma smiles at the camera with his daughter, Olivia Palma, after receiving the Topeka High School Award of Excellence.

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Coby Brown, senior, catches the ball during warm-ups.

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Tanner Scritchfield, junior, kicks his 50th field goal during the game against Highland Park High School.

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Kieran Essman, senior, waits for a play to begin.

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Alaina Miller, sophomore, applies makeup before a football game.

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Bella Smith, junior, smiles for a photo.

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Matthew Garza, senior, rocketships DaVonshai Harden, sophomore, in celebration of a touchdown against Junction City High School.

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The dance team performs at the pep rally.

Fall Pep Rally

Lillian Holmberg, Online Editor
September 4, 2017
Alex Tatum, senior, sings the school song at the end of the pep rally.

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Lynn Rizo, junior, performs with the step team.

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Marvelle Yates, senior, takes a snapchat video of the crowd.

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The cheerleaders begin their performance by hyping up the crowd.

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Madison Jacques, sophomore, prepares to be thrown in the air for her stunt.

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Roshele Reyes Bolanos, sophomore, dances during the cheer teams choreographed number.

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Sabrina Humpert, senior, is one of only two seniors on the dance team.

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Jalen Blackwell, junior, gets ready to toss a football on the sideline.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Topeka High Black & Gold Football Scrimmage

August 25, 2017
Evan Robinson, a young life leader, rides scooter as an introduction to Color Chaos.

[Photo] Color Chaos

August 25, 2017
Alani Snook, senior, and David Smith, freshman, try to get the balloon in control.

Freshman First Day

Lillian Holmberg
August 14, 2017
Link Crew leaders help freshman find seats.

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Eman Adams, Gabe Obineta, and Parker Wise, freshmen, play Simon Says.

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This sign hangs outside of one of the many restaurants in downtown Lawrence.

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Eccentricity, a store best known for the bike that sits outside of the shop, has a large selection of make up to choose from.

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These Space Cadet socks, available at Hobbs, are one of many unique items sold in the store.

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This photo is of the details of a display case

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You wont find Nike here! The store does not sell Nike or Adidas shoes. Instead, they offer a large variety of other name brand footwear.

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This gold little book is displayed in the art shop Wonder Fair.

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Ive been working here for almost two years. I really like all the people that work here and the people that come into the store. They think similarly as I do and were kind of into the same things. You meet a lot of interesting people in the outdoor industry, said employee, Neil Newsome.

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Glasses displayed at Arizona Trading Co., a secondhand clothing store in downtown Lawrence.

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The Dusty Bookshelf is one of three book stores in downtown Lawrence.

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This typewriter, placed on a table in The Dusty Bookshelf, helps to display some of the classic books they have to offer.

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Cabryia McGlory, sophomore, is one of three female players on the team.

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