photo by: Photo courtesy of Julie Boyle

Preschool students from teacher Jill Anderson’s classroom perform at the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s Dec. 9 reception at Kennedy School.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Julie Boyle

The Lawrence Schools Foundation’s Dec. 9 reception at Kennedy School celebrated the early childhood education program located there. William Dann was an honored guest, and special recognition was also given to KU Audio-Reader. From left, are Ron Aul, Lawrence Schools Foundation president, Dann, and Susan Esau, Lawrence Schools Foundation executive director. Dann made a $50,000 gift to the Lawrence Public Schools Early Childhood Education program. He has donated nearly $601,000 to the Lawrence Schools Foundation since 1998.  

photo by: Photo courtesy of Mark Osborn

President Larry Gadt and board member Liz Hare welcome new members Fairly and Donna McCain to the New Generation Society of Lawrence annual holiday party, which was Jan. 9 at the Hall Center for the Humanities. From left are Fairly McCain, Gadt, Hare and Donna McCain.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Mark Osborn

Barbara Nordling, left, enjoys the holiday festivities with Barbara and Richard Meidinger at the New Generation Society of Lawrence annual holiday party Jan. 9 at the Hall Center for the Humanities.