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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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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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For the digital SAT, junior Michelle Chen studies in the Upper Commons. Beginning March 9, 2024, the SAT will be digital. Once the exam is over and we get a couple of years of data, well really see what the advantages or disadvantages are as far as test scores, Test Coordinator Jessica Brawner said.

SAT to turn digital spring of 2024

Audrey Keller, News Staff • January 4, 2024

Starting March 9, 2024, the SAT will be completely online. The PSAT, however, has been digital since the fall of 2023. Sophomore Michelle Chen recently took the PSAT and appreciates the change. “I...

At the 2023 Music State Conference, All-State Concert Band performs for music educators, after concentrated rehearsals throughout the year. All-State Conferences are held in resorts within the state, with the 2023 conference being held at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Competitive state program amplifies opportunities for music department

Ammu Lanka, News Staff • January 2, 2024

By encompassing a selected assortment of students, the All-State music programs serve to create distinguished ensembles of high school students. For the 2023-2024 school year, 18 Lafayette students...

Right before the doors open, students gather around the west entrance, in 39 degrees. Since students came back in-person after COVID-19, this practice has been in place--this year it has been much stricter.

Practice of opening school doors at 8 a.m. stems from staffing issues, safety concerns

Ammu Lanka, News Staff • December 20, 2023

Although Lafayette does not officially open its doors until 8 a.m., some students wait outside prior to that. The practice of keeping doors locked until 8 a.m. has been in place since students came back...

The new calendar change approved by the Board of Education will let students finish their finals before Winter Break.

Revised 2024-2025 calendar sets 1st Semester to end before winter break

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff • December 19, 2023

At the Board of Education meeting Dec. 7, board members approved the revised 2024-2025 district calendar and the new 2025-2026 calendar.  The changes being made affect semester start and end dates.  Currently,...

Out of the drinks pictured, Celcius has the most caffeine, with 16 mg. per ounce. Monster has 10 mg. per ounce, Red Bull has 9.5 mg. per ounce and Sparkling Ice Caffeine has 4 mg. per ounce. Celcius has over four times the amount of caffeine present in Coca-Cola, which has 3 mg. of caffeine per ounce.

Think about that drink

Zosia Paciorek, Features Editor • December 19, 2023

Between 2022 and 2023, energy drink sales increased from $16.8 billion to $20.2 billion. Total energy drink sales globally reached $193 billion in 2023 according to Statistica. Many sales were to teenagers. The...

Rockwood has been strict with its AI policy in the past, but the district has started to explore its benefits and work with staff members to prepare for the integration of AI into classrooms.

Navigating the future

Samantha Haney and Abby Scott • December 19, 2023

Artificial Intelligence is used in sites such as Google and Quizlet, which aren’t blocked by Rockwood. Even some teachers have started using AI tools. Because of the integration of AI into websites,...

Juniors Aditya Pall (left) and Raghav Dandamudi (right) are collecting stuffed bears, donated by Lancers. For their fundraiser, Paws for a Cause, collected stuffed animals will be donated to BJC Hospital and Country Acres Pet Resort.

Juniors create stuffed animal drive to benefit children, animals

Neel Patil, News Staff • December 13, 2023

To expand upon FBLA's community service event, juniors Raghav Dandamudi and Aditya Pall created Paws for a Cause, a drive collecting new or used stuffed animals which will be donated to children's hospitals...

The first bell of the day rings at 8:28 a.m. and students who are in school at this time are expected to be present in their classrooms. Students who have not yet entered the building are required to sign in at the Welcome Center. If they do not have a valid reason with proper documentation they will be marked absent-late.

School policy marks students who sign in after 8:28 a.m. as absent-late, not tardy

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff • December 6, 2023

The first bell, marking the start of 1st Hour, rings at 8:28 a.m. All students are expected to be in their classrooms so teachers can mark them as present on Infinite Campus. But what happens to the students...

During AcLab, freshmen students are able to meet with their counselors to talk more about their personalized four year academic plan. Freshmen Ambrose Fischer and Humza Gulzar meet with counselor Annie Tichacek during first mod of AcLab.

New system allows students to plan courses for all years of high school

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff • December 5, 2023

Students preparing for next school year will be creating a Personal Plan of Study which allows them to choose their courses for their entire high school career. If a student has less than four years left,...

Sophomore Mary Kirtley holds her Dressember Foundation button. The buttons are passed down to the new STL Spark executive board members each year and they are encouraged to place them on their backpacks to help raise awareness about human trafficking. My sister, [Class of 2020 alumni] Grace Kirtley, started STL Spark when she was in high school and she would have people carry it on after she graduated, Mary said. Last year I got invited to join the board again with my sister, senior Patty Kirtley, and so weve been working on carrying her legacy a bit. Its become somewhat of a family project.

Fundraising for freedom

Abby Scott and Samantha Haney • November 27, 2023

ROTC and STUCO members load cans onto the Circle of Concern truck Nov. 20. Lancers collected a total of 8,796 cans.

Lancers collect 8,796 cans during annual drive

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief • November 21, 2023

LHS' annual canned food drive was sponsored by STUCO and ran from Oct. 30 to Nov. 17. Lancers donated a total of 8,796 cans, which are going to the Circle of Concern. "I'm very proud of everyone....

During FACS Department Chair Becky Lawrences 5th Hour Baking and Pastries class on Nov. 17, juniors Jack Dolle and Armani Turner eat the pies they made during their previous class. Because they cant use the water in their classroom, they also cant run their dishwashers. So, Lawrence had her students use paper plates and plastic utensils. Luckily I had disposable things on hand for them to eat with, so they used that. And then, the pie plate and server I’m just going to throw in the other [classes] dishwashers in between classes and hopefully I can keep up on it, Lawrence said.

Water lead content causes FACS classroom to adjust lessons

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief • November 21, 2023

“We had to [reschedule] a lab once I found out everything’s been shut down, so it drastically changed our curriculum. The kids aren’t able to cook until we hear back [from the district],” FACS...

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