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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
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
Playing Gretchen Wieners in COCAs production of Mean Girls: The Musical, junior Jenna Barakat sings Whats Wrong With Me.
People of Lafayette: Jenna Barakat
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
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
While his father Joe Wier celebrates behind him, senior Andrew Wier kneels down after winning the MSHSAA 190 pound State Title, Feb. 24. Wier finished runner up at State last year, but he came back with a 32-4 record and a State Championship in his senior season. The Lancers finished 2nd as a team at State this year.
Like Father, Like Son
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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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
In science teacher Craig Widemans 1st Hour Organic Chemistry class, seniors Maya Walden, Vyom Tripathi, and Josh Lanzotti complete a lab near the Sneeze Bucket. While the goal of the bucket is to reduce sneezing, students have their own competitions to try and get away with sneezing in class.
Chemistry teacher’s sneeze ban becomes classroom game, inside joke
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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Out and About: Llywelyns Pub

Out and About: Llywelyn’s Pub

Gabby McDaris, Entertainment and Opinions Editor • May 15, 2013

Why it took so long for there to be a pub with an outdoor patio in this area baffles me. But finally someone realized this opportunity and Llywelyn's was born. Llywelyn's Pub is located in the Wildwood...

Five Questions with junior Ashley Rissmann, defier of teenage job norms

Amber Park, Reporter • May 14, 2013

Junior Ashley Rissmann has no ordinary high school job working at a restaurant or department store.  Instead she works at the clinic, Sensory Solutions, helping children.  LHSImage asked Rissmann a few...

Club Spotlight: Gay Straight Alliance

Club Spotlight: Gay Straight Alliance

Jalyn Henderson, Reporter • May 3, 2013

Diversity Club, Be the Change and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) have been clubs at Lafayette founded to act as a support group for students from several different walks of life. Whether you...

Hot Links: 5 Websites for Missouri summer getaways

Hot Links: 5 Websites for Missouri summer getaways

Dakota Shaw, Reporter • May 2, 2013

With summer coming up, there are bound to be a few days where you and your friends are bored.  Instead of watching TV and letting your mind melt, why not go to a state park?  Missouri has been named...

Five Questions with Madison Laudeman, soccer enthusiast

Karre Wagner, Features Editor • May 1, 2013

Freshman Madison Laudeman has been playing soccer since she was five and scored herself a spot on this season's Lancer varsity soccer team. LHSImage sat down and asked Laudeman about her experiences with...

Through These Halls: A resurgence of table top games

Zoe Scala, Reporter • April 30, 2013

Before the popularity of online gaming and massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), many role-players got their fix playing table-top games. Dungeons and Dragons is perhaps the most well...

Out and About: Firehouse Subs

Out and About: Firehouse Subs

Eric Deters, Reporter • April 29, 2013

Firehouse Subs may be in the same general market as Mr. Goodcents and Jimmy John’s, but there are a number of things that set this sandwich franchise apart from the rest. For starters, the sub chain...

Hot Links: 5 websites to turn you into a Whovian

Hot Links: 5 websites to turn you into a Whovian

Abby Howard, Reporter • April 24, 2013

With British TV show Doctor Who, it can be hard to just simply start watching it in its current season. Because most people haven’t been watching since its first season, many have missed several seasons...

Five Questions with Natasha Toro, drama teacher

Five Questions with Natasha Toro, drama teacher

Rebecca Ferman, Social Media Director • April 24, 2013

Lafayette's annual Thursday Night Live (a parody of Saturday Night Live with skits written by students) is coming up soon, under the supervision of Natasha Toro, drama teacher. In addition to teaching,...

Out and About: Windowsills Cafe and Marketplace

Out and About: Windowsills Cafe and Marketplace

Jack Rogan, Reporter • April 22, 2013

Upon its opening this year, Windowsills Cafe & Marketplace has been amongst my favorite places to eat. Located in the heart of Ellisville, at the intersection of Clarkson and Clayton, the name speaks...

Through These Halls: Abi Miller, sophomore helping the persecuted

Delaney Eyermann, Reporter • April 19, 2013

Sophomore Abi Miller is making a difference in the world, aiding countries where religious freedom is inaccessible. Miller is going with a group from Church STL on a mission trip to India. "Our pastor...

Club Spotlight: Lafayette Ladies Bible Study

Club Spotlight: Lafayette Ladies’ Bible Study

Lucas Meyrer, Webmaster • April 19, 2013

Although it is not formally recognized as a registered club at LHS, the Lafayette Ladies’ Bible Study (LLBS) is open to all women of Lafayette. The club provides girls at Lafayette an opportunity to...

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