Free State's Millie Shade, left, gets a hand on the shot of Brianna Anderson (5) during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Brianna Anderson, left, and Scout Wiebe, fight for possession during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Marissa Pope, center, has the ball stripped by Summer Frantz, left, while Chelsea Casady defends during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Emma Kelly (12) drives past Kennedy Kirkpatrick during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Kionna Coleman (33) and Kylie Seaman (15) walk down the court fouling a foul call during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State's A'Liyah Rogers (4) sails past Kionna Coleman on the way to the basket during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Marissa Pope (20) looks for a teammate as she is trapped by Kennedy Kirkpatrick along the baseline during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State's Kennedy Kirkpatrick (11) pulls down a rebound over Marissa Pope (20) during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High student Isaiah Boldridge, who has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, walks through the Lawrence High student section during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High student Isaiah Boldridge, who has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, shakes hands with Ben McLemore during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High students lift up Jake Mosiman (3) after they stormed to court following Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Drake Hofer (21) tries to stop Khadre Lane as Lane goes towards the basket during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State's Keith Loneker (14) drives past Austin Abbott during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State coach Chuck Law motions to his bench during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State's Weston Hack applies defensive pressure to Jake Mosiman during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Anthony Banner (15) lets a shot fly over Keith Loneker during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Anthony Bonner (15) looks for a teammate as the Free State defense collapses on him during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Members of the Kansas University basketball team watch as the Lawrence High student section cheers during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High Justin Roberts lets a three fly during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High's Jake Mosiman, left, dribbles around Justin Narcomey during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State students hold up a sign in honor of Lawrence High student Isaiah Boldridge, who has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State's Khadre Lane throws down a dunk during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High students spell out "Pray 4 Zay" in honor of fellow student Isaiah Boldridge, who has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, during Lawrence High's game against Free State, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at LHS.

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Hillcrest School Principal Tammy Becker, left, congratulates Kathy Bowen Friday on being named the Lawrence Master Teacher for 2012-13. Sunset Hill Principal Chris Bay is in the background.

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John Hoopes, an associate professor of anthropology at Kansas University, studies ancient civilizations such as the Maya.

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Lawrence banker John Elmore takes over as U.S. Bancorp vice chairman of community banking and branch delivery on March 1. U.S. Bancorp is the fifth largest bank in the country.

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Chris Rieke's one-pot recipe for Beer Braised Lamb Shanks makes a simple, yet special occasion-worthy main dish for a holiday meal.

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Heavily armed Connecticut State troopers are on the scene at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. where authorities say a gunman opened fire, leaving 27 people dead, including 20 children, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.

Chris Rieke, executive chef at Teller's, suggests Beer Braised Lamb Shanks for a holiday meal. The one-pot recipe is hearty and simple, but the not-so-everyday cut of meat and its bone-in presentation make it special occasion worthy.

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Ken Baker's Five-Spice Orange and Apple Roast Duck with Madeira-Grainy Mustard Sauce. The recipe works for a Christmas goose, too.

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Fort Scott Community College cornerback Kevin Short, who, Friday, Dec. 14, orally committed to play football at Kansas University next season.

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Pachamamas chef and owner Ken Baker created a recipe for Five-Spice Orange and Apple Roast Duck with Madeira-Grainy Mustard Sauce. The same recipe and method works for a Christmas goose, too.

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Raintree Montessori student Mari Risley, gives a hug to Thelma Sophocleous, who has worked at Rainteee Montessori School for more than 30 years.

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From left, Katherine Eudaly, 5, watches Cooper Trummel, 3, try to pet some piglets as students at Raintree Montessori School get a farm lesson on Friday from Karen Willey of Baldwin City, who brought 3 piglets to show in her daughter's class.

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Volunteer Jane Rogers, left, and shopper Lori Maberry show a bit of skepticism as they examine a KU pennant during the second day of the Salvation Army's Christmas Joy Shop at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Rogers assisted as Maberry shopped for her grandchildren. Over 300 families registered for the event, which has been ongoing since 1991.

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Shopper Claudia Sims, right, gets a hug from volunteer Kathy Sposato after the two spent part of the morning picking out toys for Sims' grandchildren during the second day of the Salvation Army's Christmas Joy Shop at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

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Two-year-old Annabela Nicholas checks out a bright pink Hello Kitty purse while out shopping with her mother, Arabella Nicholas during the second day of the Salvation Army's Christmas Joy Shop at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Over 300 families registered for the event, which has been ongoing since 1991.

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Bob and Mary Ann Munsch, of Lawrence, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in Costa Rica with family members. Pictured from left are Shane Munsch, Jean Munsch, Mary Ann Munsch, Robert Munsch, Nathan Munsch, Catie Kerr, David Kerr, Lori Kerr, Ella Munsch, Jack Kerr, Brett Munsch and Trevor Munsch. Shane Munsch, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.