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Kansas school admin, News photog/reporter turned educator. Lucky husband of @MrsPen2 Camping, hiking, exploring - accidental birders every chance we get

Joined June 2014
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A Widow Skimmer catching the midday light at Haskell Baker Wetlands #HaskellBakerWetlands #WidowSkimmer #Dragonfly #KansasWildlife #photochallenge
Today's Photo Challenge: INSECTS Quote it or Share it 👇 #PhotoChallenge #Insects #Nature #Photography
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Not something you expect to see in Kansas - a 9 Banded Armadillo. They're the only mammal that always gives birth to identical quadruplets #Armadillo #WildlifePhotography #KansasWildlife #NaturePhotography #photochallenge
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Class 5-1A State Champion: Lansing wins its first-ever state swim team title as the Lions recorded 290 points. Blue Valley Southwest was second with 279 and Andover took third with 242.
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Lansing sophomore Piper Kobs earns her second state championship of the day as Kobs won the 100 backstroke in 55.84. #KSHSAACovered x @CapFed
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Lansing won its second relay of the day as the Lion team of Avila Verzola, Katelyn Johannes, Mary Archambault and Makaila Hayes took the 200 free title in 1:41.51. #KSHSAACovered x @CapFed
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Lansing's Piper Kobs has her second state title in as many events as the Lion sophomore won the 200 freestyle in 1:53.37. #KSHSAACovered x @CapFed
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Class 5-1A state swim is well underway today and the first state champion has been crowned. Lansing's Piper Kobs, Katelyn Johannes, Mary Archambault and Avila Verzola won the 200-yard medley relay in 1:48.73. #KSHSAACovered x @CapFed
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Lansing's Mendez breaks state record in 200 free, smashes state record in 500 free #KSHSAACovered x @CapFed Look for the 5-1A recap as update under the 6A recap in this article on state prelims for boys swimming and diving. Link: kshsaacovered.com/news/2025/…
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Way to go Zach! #ProudofthePride
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You know him for what he does on Sundays, but his efforts reach further than the football field. Thank you for all that you do @tkelce 🫶 #WPMOYChallenge + @nationwide
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Let’s go Royals!
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Your Insights Matter! We're creating a Portrait of a Graduate to help prepare students for the future, and we need YOUR input! What skills do grads need to thrive? Tech, critical thinking, global awareness? Share your thoughts in our 5-min survey! 🙌 forms.gle/K2aDcWrXCZxaLRK66
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Homecoming Weekend! Let’s go LIONS! #ProudofthePride
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Let’s go!!!! #ProudofthePride
.@SJAThunder 🏐 Slam with 📺 sponsored by @HyVee The Lansing Lions handle the crazy environment and take the 1st set over St. James 29-27 📸 @AjHildreth
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Musical Auditions are this week? There are places for everyone who wants to be involved! -What are auditions like? -Do I have to be on stage? -I want to be part of it, but don't know how? Answers to all of your questions in the video. #ProudofthePride
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We're excited about a great start to the school year! #ProudofthePride
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Lansing's Zach Mendez takes gold in the 200-yd free with a time of 1:40.81. Andover Central's Jackson Lee finishes 2nd with 1:45.25, Kapaun's Henry Studnicka 3rd with 1:47.17.
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Proud to work w/ @KSHB41 again this year & record for Sounds of the Holidays! Always a privilege to do this & showcase Fine Arts in our schools during the holiday season! (Way to go, Mr. White for Year 14 of this!) #relentlesspursuitofexcellence #leavealegacy #proudofthepride
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