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Council honors two Lawrence student-athletes: Varela and Macdonald

Lawrence City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

At its March 17 meeting the Lawrence City Council adopted proclamations honoring Gustavo A. Varela (Greater Lawrence Tech) for breaking the state career rushing record and Hillary Macdonald (Lawrence High) for becoming a three-time girls state wrestling champion and earning regional honors.

The Lawrence City Council used the start of its March 17 meeting to recognize two local student-athletes for recent statewide accomplishments.

The council approved a resolution honoring Gustavo A. Varela, a senior at Greater Lawrence Technical High School, who officials said finished his high-school career with 6,746 rushing yards and…

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