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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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Sophomore Kyle Kubasta attempts to hit the ball over the net during the Lancers game against Fox. Kubasta would have six aces and seven attack attempts as the Lancers swept Fox in three sets. April 5, 2022

Boys golf takes first at Seckman Invitational, boys lacrosse look to continue winning streak

Staff • April 5, 2022

Baseball The Lancers finished fifth in the Lindbergh/Mehlville Tournament to start their season. Lafayette beat Hazelwood West March 26, 4-2, with senior Grant Campbell having three hits and one RBI...

The Lafayette racquetball teams competed at Nationals on March 2-6, placing second overall. The boys placed fourth and the girls came in first place.

Racquetball team dominates at Nationals

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter • March 17, 2022

The racquetball National High School Championship took place in St. Louis on March 2-6. Lafayette’s girls and boys teams competed at the tournament, finishing out their seasons strong. The varsity girls...

Lafayette Racquetball coach Manny Rodriguez has coached the Lancers to a national championship in 2020. He was given the award on March 6 during the 2022 National High School Racquetball Championships.

Lafayette racquetball coach wins big for cultivating team excellence

Janka Gerber • March 9, 2022

“I am unbelievably ecstatic to have won such an honor, and when I think about the fact that this is voted on by my peers, that they see all the hard work our program has been through. After 10 years...

Senior captain Shane Robinson attempts to gain control of the puck during a faceoff. The Lancers would end the night falling to Priory and taking second place overall.

Hockey falls in title game, basketball teams end seasons in Districts

Staff • March 7, 2022

Boys Basketball After their win on Feb. 25, the team moved onto districts, which were held at CBC High School. In the first round Feb. 28, the Lancers faced the Kirkwood Pioneers, winning 56-40. In the...

Junior Andrew Knapp glides on the ice during a November game against Kirkwood High School.

Knapp advances to next level in hockey career

Cece Beckmann, Co-News Editor • March 2, 2022

“I was about 4 years old when I took my first steps on the ice,” junior Andrew Knapp said.  Ever since he was little, Knapp has found himself drawn to the game of hockey.  “I started playing...

Junior Logan Minton looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the Lancers game against Francis Howell Central on Feb. 22. So far, Minton has 202 points on the season.

Hockey moves on to Wickenheiser Cup finals, boys basketball wins game with buzzer-beater

Staff • February 28, 2022

Boys Basketball The Lancers beat Francis Howell Central, 46-44 on Feb. 22, with a game-winning shot at the buzzer by senior Matt Jones. The Lancers faced Ritenour on Feb. 25, beating them in overtime,...

The Lafayette Competition Cheer team faced off against 12 other teams in their division Feb.19 in three different categories.

Bring It On

Molly Brim, Administrative Editor • February 25, 2022

For the first time since 2013, the Lafayette cheer team participated in a competitive cheer event this season. A select competition squad composed of some varsity and junior varsity members attended the...

Senior Faith Cole wrestles during a match in the 2021 MSHSAA girls wrestling State Championships, where she won a third straight State Championship. In the 2022 MSHSAA girls wrestling State Championships, Cole won a record-setting fourth straight State championship. Overall, the varsity girls wrestling team has gained a top ten result at each State Championship since the 2018-19 season.

Cole, Hagan win State titles in wrestling, girls swimming and diving places ninth in State

Staff • February 22, 2022

Boys Basketball Starting off the week, the Lancers took on Pattonville on Feb. 15 at home and lost, 70-55. The boys then faced Mehlville for an away game on Feb. 18, winning, 55-51. The boys have two...

Senior Ana McClellan looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the game against Parkway Central Feb. 8. McClellan scored 20 points during the 64-25 blowout.

Boys wrestling finishes second at Districts, girls swimming and diving preps for State

Staff • February 14, 2022

Boys Basketball Boys basketball started the week with a 63-60 win over Parkway Central. The next day, the boys lost to Ladue, 51-46. To end the week, they lost to Parkway West, 47-40. On Feb. 15, the...

Senior Derriona Johnson wins her preliminary match against a Seckman opponent before finishing in third place overall at Districts. The Lady Lancers will head to State on Feb. 17 after finishing second out of 50 teams in District competition.

Girls wrestling places second in Districts, hockey inches closer to Wickenheiser Cup

Staff • February 8, 2022

Boys Basketball On Feb. 2, the Lancers faced off against Ritenour High School and won, 69-56. Junior Matt Haefner again had a strong showing, scoring 24 points. This week, the boys will pick back up...

Senior Lily Zehner (right) celebrates with freshman Aubrey Sinn (far right) after scoring in the Lady Lancers game against the Ladue Rams. Zehner scored six points during the game along with being two for two in free throw opportunities.

Girls swimming and diving captures crown in Springfield, boys wrestling takes Conference title

Staff • January 31, 2022

Boys Basketball Last week, the Lancers competed in the Circle 7 Showdown Tournament. Starting off the tournament on Jan. 24, the Lancers faced Liberty High School and won, 68-51. On Jan. 26, the Lancers...

Junior Josh Dennis dribbles the ball during the Lancers game against the Lindbergh Flyers on Jan. 18. Dennis scored four points and had two rebounds.

Girls wrestling dominates at tournament, boys basketball wins back-to-back games

Staff • January 24, 2022

Boys Basketball On Jan. 18,  the boys varsity basketball team beat the Lindbergh Flyers, 59-39. In this win, junior Matt Haefner scored 14 points, leading the offense again. The Lancers won again on...

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