'/> Uncommon Hours: The Lancers of Shawnee Mission East H.S. receive this week's Wings of Justice award!
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The Lancers of Shawnee Mission East H.S. receive this week's Wings of Justice award!

The progressive news site BuzzFlash.com has recognized the students of Shawnee Mission East High School with its Wings of Justice Award for their successful response to Fred Phelps and the Westboro Church:

"American teens aren't necessarily known for their serenity and even-handedness. But when one of the most abrasive hate groups in the country showed up across the street from Shawnee Mission East High School, students there knew just what to counter with: peace and love."

Read the whole article here.