The rain pours down on the Lawrence High Lions as they huddle around quarterback Brad Strauss in the fourth quarter against Shawnee Mission West, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High running back Tyrone Jenkins heads up the field after a catch against Shawnee Mission West during the second half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss is snagged by Shawnee Mission West defensive lineman Aaron Brown on a pass in the second half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High receiver Will Thompson tries to avoid a tackle from Shawnee Mission West defensive back Andre Maloney during the second half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Shawnee Mission West running back Brett Sterbach escapes for a touchdown as Lawrence High defensive back Erick Mayo watches during the second half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss throws upfield against Shawnee Mission West during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High defensive back Tucker Sutter brings down Shawnee Mission West running back Brett Sterbach during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High linebacker Asaph Jewson dives in to stop Shawnee Mission West running back Brett Sterbach during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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The rain comes down on Lawrence High receiver Erick Mayo as he celebrates a touchdown against Shawnee Mission West during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss looks to avoid Shawnee Mission West linebacker Max Bullard before throwing a touchdown pass during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High receiver Will Thompson turns upfield after a catch against Shawnee Mission West during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High running back Tyrone Jenkins is tackled by Shawnee Mission West linebacker Jordan Neff during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss looks to cut between two Shawnee Mission West defenders during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High head coach Dirk Wedd walks up the field after a first down by Shawnee Mission West during the first half, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland takes off late in the second quarter Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in the season opener against Olathe Northwest at CBAC.

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In a driving rain storm, Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland (15) keeps the ball to score late in the first half Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in the season opener against Olathe Northwest at CBAC.

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Free State running back TJ Cobbs (42) finds room to run Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in the season opener against Olathe Northwest at CBAC.

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Free State kicker Antonio Schnoneich (28) gets congratulated by teammates after scoring three in the first quarter Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in the season opener against Olathe Northwest at CBAC.

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The historic round barn in Mullinville, Kan. (credit: Marci Penner)

Photo by Marci Penner

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Kansas' Caroline Kastor (10) gives teammate Ashley Williams a pat on the back after Williams scored the first goal for KU against Creighton on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Jayhawk Soccer Complex.

Photo by Richard Gwin

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Lined up for tickets, hundreds of bikers descended on Paradise Point at Perry Lake on Friday for the 37th annual ABATE of Kansas Labor Day Rally.

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Hundreds of bikers descend on Paradise Point at Perry Lake on Friday for the 37th annual ABATE of Kansas Rally was held.

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Moncia Davis lifts her soaking wire fox terrier Sophie out of the Outdoor Aquatic Center Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. at the annual Pooch Plunge.

Photo by Mike Yoder Lawrence Journal-World

A dog swims after a ball at the annual Pooch Plunge at the Outdoor Aquatic Center Friday, Aug. 31, 2012.

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Chan (Coco) Wang, from China, on of several international students at Bishop Seabury Academy, participates in choir practice Friday at school.

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Allie Townsley, Wichita, uses her purse to shield her head from an afternoon rain.

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A Lawrence Public Library patron walks from the library to her car in the library parking lot. Currently the city is planning to build a 250-space parking garage at the same time it expands the Lawrence Public Library. The city included funding for the garage in the $18 million bond issue approved by voters.

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This painting, found in 2005, is the original architectural rendering of Liberty Memorial High School. As of this year, it hangs in the auditorium of the school, which is now Liberty Memorial Central Middle School. A group of alumni helped restore it.

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Caroline Jarmoc (9) right, celebrates with Catherine Carmichael after the Jayhawks scored the winning point against Sam Houston on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Horejsi Center.

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Actor Clint Eastwood addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

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Recruit Anthony "Cat" Barber (Rivals.com contributed photo).

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Rev. Randy Weinkauf, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, presents a check for $300 to Lindsey Slater, community outreach coordinator of Lawrence Habitat for Humanity. The check came from money received during the offering at the congregation’s Vacation Bible School for children age 2 through grade 5. Weinkauf submitted the photo.