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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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Surrounded by his students, band director Brad Balog celebrates his recognition when he was surprised at school and told he was a 2022 ROSE Award winner during AcLab. Balog was one of the 15 people to receive the ROSE Award last year. Im very proud to have been here a long time and pour my heart and soul into doing the best I can for our families in Lafayette, Balog said.

Nominations now open for Rockwood’s prestigious ROSE Award

January 12, 2023

For the past 33 years, the Rockwood School District honors 15 Rockwood teachers, staff members or volunteers with the Rockwood’s Outstanding Service in Education (ROSE) Award. The ROSE Award is given...

There are six candidates running in the school board elections this year. Three positions are open for three-year terms.

School board candidates file for election

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief • January 10, 2023

Six Rockwood citizens have filed their candidacy for three positions on the Rockwood Board of Education. The positions are for three-year terms and Election Day is April 4, 2023. The six members in...

The Board of Education will review the revisions to the 2023-2024 calendar on Jan. 19.

2023-2024 Rockwood calendar changes

Molly Brim, Administrative Editor • January 9, 2023

For the 2023-2024 school year, students will be out of school before Memorial Day. Director of Human Resources Tracey Edwards said that three student attendance days have been added back to the calendar...

Since being built during the 2015-2016 school year, the greenhouse has been utilized by science and FACS classes. It is currently being repaired after sustaining damages on Dec. 25.

Water main break causes damages to greenhouse, preschool

Mateo LaMar, Staff Reporter • January 6, 2023

A water main break caused damages in and around the greenhouse at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 25. At the time, all staff were out of the building. Lafayette’s Student Resource Officer Chad Deakin was the...

Former teacher charged with three criminal offenses by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney

Former teacher charged with three criminal offenses by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief • December 21, 2022

Former Lafayette orchestra teacher Joseph Gutowski was charged with several criminal offenses on Dec 20. In an email sent to the LHS community, Principal Karen Calcaterra said, "We learned from the...

During an Undefined improv show, freshman Mary (left) and junior Patty (right) Kirtley speak about Dressember. Unlike her usual winter wardrobe, Patty has taken on the challenge of wearing a dress for the 31 days in December in support of Dressember. I definitely felt self-conscious because before this month I didn’t feel comfortable in a dress. As the challenge has progressed, I’ve gotten more comfortable with it, Kirtley said.

STLSpark collects donations during Dressember

Annie Leath, Staff Reporter • December 21, 2022

Dressing up in December has a whole other meaning for Lafayette students. Dressember is a non-profit organization designed to help fight human trafficking, where participants wear dresses or dress wear...

Starting with the Class of 2023, the eligibility requirements for the Bright Flight scholarship has increased. For more information about Bright Flight and other scholarship opportunities, students could go to the College and Career Office, located in Room 121.

Bright Flight scholarship for Class of 2023 undergoes changes

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor • December 19, 2022

The Bright Flight Program is a scholarship program made by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. Approved by Missouri General Assembly in 1986, Bright Flight awards scholarships...

Hannah Wozniak, Class of 2019, sings during the 2018 Madrigal Dinner. The 2022 Madrigal Dinner will be on Dec. 15-16 in the Commons from about 6-9 p.m.

A knight to remember

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief • December 15, 2022

The Lafayette Commons is commonly used for lunch, dances and as a meeting place. But, on Dec. 15-16, the Commons will transform into something else entirely— the Keeps. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic...

From senior Jayla Jones to Board of Education Director Izzy Imig to Director of Student Services Terry Harris, several Rockwood community members have voiced their opinion on the contracts being canceled.

Contract negotation

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief • December 13, 2022

Senior Jayla Jones first heard about it in language arts teacher Sophia Beasley’s Black Literature class. “We were all working and Mrs. Beasley walked up to me and was like, ‘Have you heard...

During a food fundamentals class in the 2021-22 school year, Assistant Principal Kirti Mehrotra teaches the class how to make an Indian dish. Mehrotra has enjoyed working with students during her time at Lafayette.

Assistant Principal announces retirement, ‘lengthy’ hiring process begins

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager • December 8, 2022

On Dec. 6, Assistant Principal Kirti Mehrotra announced she would be retiring after the 2022-23 school year. "I've really enjoyed working here, the kids have kept me young," Mehrotra said. After...

During the National High School Journalism Convention award ceremony, Lafayette student publication staffs celebrate their peers. The convention took place Nov. 10-12 in downtown St. Louis. A lot more people on my staff came to this convention because it was here, which was different than other [years], yearbook Editor-In-Chief Kaylee ODell said.

Student publication staffs win awards at fall convention

Daniel Carrillo and Eshwar Murali • November 15, 2022

From Nov. 10-12, members of Lafayette's student publication staffs attended the fall National High School Journalism Convention. The fall NHSJC was held in St. Louis this year at America's Center. During...

GroupMe, a communication platform, is blocked on all RSD devices and internet. Following federal regulations, the district is tightening up its access to a variety of resources that don’t fit specific approved criteria.

Technology takedown

Samantha Haney and Mateo LaMar • November 10, 2022

Even tighter restrictions on methods of communication between students and teachers, as well as access to certain websites is causing frustration, but district officials say there are some solutions to...

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