For 400 grueling meters, junior Juan Ramos sees nothing outside of his lane. He has his form on his mind and his goal — the finish line — in his sights. He doesn’t notice if the other sprinters are trailing or passing. He simply runs, lifting his scarred right leg with his scarred left arm and his scarred left leg with his scarred right arm. His drive will take care of the rest.
The Lancer softball team beat Shawnee Mission West and Olathe North on May 15, qualifying for the state championship. This is the first time that the team has ever been to the state championship in school history.
The Lady Lancers beat the South Raiders 6-2 on Monday night to advance in the state tournament.
The Boys’ Lancer Lacrosse team defeated the Pembroke Hill Raiders 5-4 in overtime at the LAKC championship game on Friday, May 11.
The boys’ lacrosse team beat St. Thomas Aquinas 12-7 on Wednesday and will face Pembroke on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Livestrong.
The 2012-2013 Varsity Lancer Dancer team was announced Thursday, May 3 after a week of clinics and tryouts. The team includes 21 girls and will be coached by Alexis Bugler-Close.
Shawnee Mission East held their final spring concert of the year on May 3.
Check out live coverage of the SM North relays beginning at 2 p.m.
Tune in tonight at 7 p.m. to watch the Lady Lancers take on the Vikings on senior night from the District Soccer Complex.
Nash Reimer works alongside his father as a beekeeper and sells honey.
The 2012-2013 Varsity Lancer Cheerleaders were decided on Monday, April 30 by a panel of eight judges. The team includes 26 girls and will be coached by Lindsey Haymond. Varsity captains will be decided on Thursday, May 2.
The Chemistry 2 IB class performed a series of science demonstrations for area children at this year’s District Research and Development Forum.
