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On April 8, during the eclipse, librarians, Jane Lingafelter and Robin Van Iwaarden, look at the sun using solar viewers, while on the field. Students and staff spent time on the field during the eclipse. The next partial eclipse in Missouri wont be till 2045.
Lafayette students, staff observe eclipse
Social Studies teacher Steve Klawiter will have his AP World History class take the digital exam this May. He said he looks forward to seeing how his students will perform on the exam. “Its been very clear theyre moving towards digital. Since the pandemic started, theyve been putting the pieces in place to go digital, Klawiter said. “I think that ultimately it’s going to be more beneficial because with systems like Canvas and Google Classroom, students are used to more digital activities and less handwriting activities.” 
Nine AP exams will transition to digital format in 2025, additional six in 2026
Rockwood School District is currently writing a curriculum for a new womens history course, which will be offered in the 2025-2026 school year. Social studies teacher Jodie Lee will teach it at LHS.
Women’s history course to be offered during 2025-2026 school year
On March 13, the Presidents Forum hosted a “Meet The Candidates” event at the Rockwood School District Administrative Annex. A student from each of Rockwood’s four high schools was chosen to ask candidates three questions and more questions were asked from anonymous PTO members.
Three school board candidates run for two seats, election April 2
Adolescent rates of problem gambling behaviors are double that of adult rates. Cait Huble, Director of Communications at the National Council on Problem Gambling said that this increase could be caused by online games which have blurred the lines between gaming and gambling.
High School Roller
In a routine based off of the Hindu gods Krishna and Radha, sophomore Hritika Malugu and Brentwood High School freshman Meenakshi Kadungath strike a pose. Malugus favorite routine is also based off of Krishna. My favorite dance piece is probably Asainthadum which is a classical piece about how everyone is happy when Krishna is around. It’s really dynamic and has a lot of fun steps, Malugu said.
Eye on Art: Hritika Malugu
Sophmore Halah Almuttan started her buisness, Halah’s Sweet Treats during fall this year. Other than selling a variety of self-made goods such as cinamon rolls, bunt cakes and churros, she also takes custom orders for treats like cakes, chocolate covered strawberries and cupcakes.
People Of Lafayette: Halah Almuttan
On April 8, during the eclipse, librarians, Jane Lingafelter and Robin Van Iwaarden, look at the sun using solar viewers, while on the field. Students and staff spent time on the field during the eclipse. The next partial eclipse in Missouri wont be till 2045.
Lafayette students, staff observe eclipse
Before leaving to Trick-or-Treat for cans in 2021, volunteers met in the Commons. Senior Daisy Foster met one of her best friends while collecting cans.
The Best Time I Ever Volunteered: Daisy Foster
Undefined team captain, Keira Makalintal, and member, Hailey Miller, perform a skit in the Lafayette theater at their March show. Undefineds final show will be on Friday, April 12th, at 3:45 pm and 7:00 pm.
Undefined to end improv season with final show
Sophomore Chase Roeder hits against Lindbergh on April 17. The Lancers won the game 2-1.
Boys track wins meet, baseball goes undefeated this week
Junior Conner McCown putts during the Webster Cup Invitational tournament. McCown placed 13th with a round of 77.
Boys volleyball undefeated, golf places 2nd and 3rd at tournaments
Eyes looking upfield, senior Emily Derucki brushes by her defender. Earlier this year, Derucki received the Bob Kehoe Future Star Award from the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Derucki leads the team with 4 goals so far this season.
Volleyball and soccer stay perfect, track finishes 1st at invitational
After their win against Eureka in the Battle of 109, seniors Cam Callaham and Sam Classen jump in celebration. The Lancers beat the Wildcats 8-4.
Boys Volleyball, girls soccer start undefeated, boys lacrosse win Battle of 109
After their Battle of 109 win March 28, Head Coach Jason Seidel gives a team talk. The Lancers beat the Wildcats 8-4.
New lacrosse coach seeks to maintain success of prior leadership, improve Lafayette standing
In front of her TV, junior Maddy Cox stares at the opening screen of the docuseries Quiet on Set. The docuseries featured Nikelodeon cast and crew members talking about abuse they went through while working on and off set.
Child Actors, Adult Problems
In Irish Wish, Maddie Kelly (played by Lindsay Lohan) makes a wish that changes her life. In the end, Kelly is forced to decide between two guys she has feelings for.
Irish Wish offers charming romance, lacks overall plot depth
The animated version of Avatar: The Last Airbender first aired on Nickelodeon while the live action version is available for streaming on Netflix. Both series featured the same characters with similar storylines.
Netflix remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender lacks personality shown in animated version
SeaWorld currently has three locations in the US. One in San Diego, Orlando and San Antonio.
Mistreatment towards orcas, dolphins at SeaWorld leave them distressed
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Social Studies teacher Lori Zang-Berns lectures to her class about different world governments
Former students, colleagues celebrate retirees
On April 8, during the eclipse, librarians, Jane Lingafelter and Robin Van Iwaarden, look at the sun using solar viewers, while on the field. Students and staff spent time on the field during the eclipse. The next partial eclipse in Missouri wont be till 2045.
Lafayette students, staff observe eclipse
Undefined team captain, Keira Makalintal, and member, Hailey Miller, perform a skit in the Lafayette theater at their March show. Undefineds final show will be on Friday, April 12th, at 3:45 pm and 7:00 pm.
Undefined to end improv season with final show
Vintage Vinyl, found in the Delmar Loop, was opened in 1990 and has since become a part of St. Louiss music community.
Community reflects on impact of vinyl shop
At Lafayette High School, Lauren Dean hands Caroline Trost and Megan Bilsland a sweet treat from the Sarahs Cake Shop booth at the Taste of West County to help raise money for the Junior Class.
Taste of West County makes return after four years
At Barnes & Noble, senior Vedika Kumar participated in Blind Date with a Book. During this event, books are wrapped in paper with descriptive words that give a hint about the novel, and individuals are free to choose which one they want to buy.
To the next chapter
After finishing their tests in history teacher Steve Klawiters class, students can participate in an optional trivia section. While Klawiter usually doesnt offer rewards for the highest score on the trivia section, it offers a way for students to decompress after unit tests.
History teacher provides de-stressing activities to students
Freshman Emi Limon competes in the 2022 World Kickboxing and Karate Union Championship in Wales. Even though Limon has only been doing karate for three years, he won four medals at the October competition— a gold medals in Weapons with Music and Korean Forms, a silver medal in Hardstyle Forms and a bronze medal in Weapons with no Music.
Kicking the competition
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.
What’s In a Name?
Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law
Pi Day celebrates the mathematical symbol of pi. People like math teacher Kevin OGorman have celebrated by eating pie and pizza on March 14.
Pi Day offers opportunity to learn more about symbol, eat pie
March 1 is National Compliment Day. A theory taught in AP Psychology mentions the benefits of both giving and receiving compliments.
Listen In: Giving compliments provides benefits for giver, receiver
Throughout her house, junior Jessica Guan has decorations for the Lunar New Year. Her favorite are the fish, which promise auspiciousness.
Listen In: Lunar New Year celebration holds tradition, culture
Class of 2011 graduate Charles Zimmerman (middle) is paired with Bonne Bedingfield (left) and Rabiha Sami (right) to form the Sugar Bandits, a culinary arts team on Holiday Wars. Team Sugar Bandits went into the finale and finished 2nd out of nine teams.
Listen In: Competition show builds friendship, learning opportunities
To introduce kids to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, gifted teacher Shannon Batt put together a display. She is a certified Choctaw artist and was able to teach gifted students at Lafayette the art of beading.
Listen In: Native American Heritage Month offers gifted teacher opportunity to teach culture
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Club Spotlight: H.O.S.A. branch to be first of its kind in Missouri

Club Spotlight: H.O.S.A. branch to be first of its kind in Missouri

Monica Piccinni, Reporter • October 21, 2013

Coming soon to Lafayette High School is a new after-school organization called Health Occupation Students of America, or H.O.S.A. H.O.S.A is a club originated in Texas and is brought to Lafayette from...

Campbell with a plaque she received for one of her patents

Through These Halls: Campbell finds teaching through trial and error

Jennifer Butler, Reporter • October 18, 2013

While the majority of staffers at Lafayette knew they wanted teach very early on, Shannon Campbell, science teacher, had a different experience finding her current job. Before she began her teaching...

Out and About: King and I provides unique Thai experience in The Loop by owners of beloved Chesterfield restaurant

Out and About: King and I provides unique Thai experience in The Loop by owners of beloved Chesterfield restaurant

Emily Altic, Reporter • October 17, 2013

When I first heard about King and I, I was anticipating a fantastic meal since I visit the owners’ other restaurant, Oishi’s Sushi and Steakhouse, for birthdays and love eating there for the flavor...

AFJROTC members present arms at the 9/11 memorial ceremony earlier this year.

Club Spotlight: Air Force Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps gears up for another excellent class, competition season

Megan McFarland, Guest Writer • October 14, 2013

“What you put in, you will get out,” senior Eric Rachell said about Lafayette’s Air Force Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps program (AFJROTC). AFJROTC meets in room 123 and is a class that...

Through These Halls: Gutowski continues with life-long passions through both teaching and performing

Lucas Meyrer, Webmaster • October 9, 2013

For many Performance Arts teachers, performing through an instrument, through a voice or through a character is what drove them to ultimately become educators and help pass down their enthusiasm to a new...

Homecoming Week: How to ask someone, daily information and more

Emily Pascoe, News Editor • October 4, 2013

VIDEO: Digital media staff members Jake Robbe and Brendan Rodgers present their second installment in their "How to" series: Asking Someone to Homecoming.   Over the next week, Lafayette students...

Out and About: Howell Island serves as a hidden haven in the heart of Chesterfield Valley

Jordan McDonnell, Reporter • October 4, 2013

Deep within the rows of restaurants and retailers in Chesterfield Valley, West St. Louis County’s natural gem resides. Howell Island, a conservation area on the banks of the Missouri River, is the perfect...

Junior Madeline Seabaugh pursues paleontology

Junior Madeline Seabaugh pursues paleontology

Megan Rigabar, Reporter • October 2, 2013

There’s more than meets the surface of Madeline Seabaugh, a junior who excavates fossils in her backyard. Seabaugh has been collecting fossils with her dad and her brother ever since the age of five,...

Out and About: Cheese-ology puts an interesting twist on an American classic

Out and About: Cheese-ology puts an interesting twist on an American classic

Monica Piccinni, Reporter • September 29, 2013

Upon hearing of Cheese-ology, I was immediately on board. Everyone loves basic Macaroni & Cheese...and I'm a sucker for a dish full of savory flavor. The combination of the two immediately got my attention. Besides...

Take 5: Stephens prepares for lead role in fall play, Fools

September 26, 2013

Katie Blackstone and Ellie Swoboda interview junior Connor Stephens on his first lead role in the upcoming play, Fools.

Through These Halls: junior Taylor Kaddouri creates petition to say the Pledge of Allegiance every day

Hannah Martin, Sports Reporter • September 25, 2013

Students  have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in schools since 1942 and to this day, the pledge symbolizes a promise we make to be true to our country along the freedom that we have as Americans....

Hot Links: 5 websites for awesome fantasy sports

Hot Links: 5 websites for awesome fantasy sports

Ben Rachell, Reporter • September 24, 2013

Fantasy sports’ roots have been around for a while, even before the modern internet. In 1980, Dan Okrent founded “Rotisserie baseball,” similar to the versions of fantasy sports many of us play today....

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