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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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Redistricting creates exciting new football playoff

Redistricting creates exciting new football playoff

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor • April 2, 2012

Thanks to new MSHAA District classifications, next year’s high school football playoffs will have added excitement. Under the old system, District playoffs featured a four-team round robin in which...

Strong start keeps State title in sight for boys lacrosse

Claire Norfleet, Reporter • March 28, 2012

Although the Lafayette boys lacrosse program is not a school-sponsored sport, the team looks to have a successful season. From March 22-24 the team played three games in Baltimore, MD where they took...

Escadrille takes home two State trophies

Mia Schenone, Entertainment Editor • March 2, 2012

On Feb. 24, the Escadrille dance team headed downtown St. Louis to compete at their State competition. Escadrille took home two State trophies, first for their mix routine and fourth for their hip-hop...

Lady Lancers fall to Parkway South in District Championship

Lady Lancers fall to Parkway South in District Championship

Dominic Corvington, Reporter • February 29, 2012

On Friday, Feb. 24, the varsity girls basketball team learned the hard way that anything can happen in the post season. Despite beating Parkway South by 30 just a week earlier, the Lady Lancers fell...

Lady Lancers end season with 17th place finish at State

Lady Lancers end season with 17th place finish at State

Christine Jackson, Sports Editor • February 28, 2012

The season came to a dissapointing end for the Lady Lancers swimming and diving team after the Feb. 17-18 State meet. Though they hoped to place in the top four according to senior Nicole Hoog, the...

Lancers fall just short in District championship against Marquette

Lancers fall just short in District championship against Marquette

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor • February 27, 2012

Trying to win their first District championship since 2009, the Lancers fell just short against a Marquette team that they can’t seem to get rid of. After defeating the Mustangs in their Jan. 13 regular...

Rivalry reaches biggest stage as Lancers, Mustangs meet for District title

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor • February 24, 2012

It doesn’t get any bigger than this. In a dramatic turn of events, the Lancers have found themselves in the ultimate rivalry game: A winner-take-all, do-or-die showdown with Marquette for a District...

Two wrestlers place at State

Two wrestlers place at State

Kyle Rombach, Reporter • February 23, 2012

On Feb. 17 -18, six Lancer wrestlers competed for State at the University of Missouri—Columbia. The State wrestlers consisted of Seniors Ryan Jones, Khahyil Moore, Marshall Sleet, juniors Kirk Bradley,...

Lancer wrestling sends six to State this weekend

Lancer wrestling sends six to State this weekend

Dylan Corbet, Reporter • February 16, 2012

With the regular season coming to an end, Lafayette sends seven wrestlers to the Mizzou Arena for the State Tournament Feb. 17-18. Seniors Ryan Jones, Khahyil Moore, Marshall Sleet, juniors Kirk Bradley,...

St. Albans Powerhouse remains undefeated

St. Albans Powerhouse remains undefeated

Dylan Corbet, Reporter • February 15, 2012

Likely the most underrated basketball team in the area, Prestige World Wide (PWW), a basketball team in the St Albans CYC league, features a team of tremendous athletes who have strung together an undefeated...

Hot shooting gives Lancers edge over Eureka

Hot shooting gives Lancers edge over Eureka

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor • February 13, 2012

Thanks to some white-hot shooting from beyond the arc, the Lancers survived a late rally by Eureka to defeat the Wildcats 74-65 in front of a whiteout crowd on Feb. 10. Senior Joel Pennington and sophomore...

Pennington breaks school assist record

Pennington breaks school assist record

Claire Norfleet, Reporter • February 13, 2012

During the Lancers’ lop-sided 65-26 victory over Fox on Feb. 7, senior Joel Pennington broke the all-time assist record for Lafayette.  The record was previously held by Landon Shipley with 369...

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