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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
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
Playing Gretchen Wieners in COCAs production of Mean Girls: The Musical, junior Jenna Barakat sings Whats Wrong With Me.
People of Lafayette: Jenna Barakat
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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At the Tokyo marathon, math teacher Steven Stallis poses before recieving his medal. Stallis ran his personal record at the marathon, finishing 128 out of 27,927 racers.

Racing against the odds

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager • April 28, 2023

Although finding time to train among his busy life can be difficult, math teacher Steven Stallis has managed to beat personal record after personal record, leading to experiences he hadn’t even considered...

In addition to learning languages on her own outside of school, junior Zubaida Jamali is currently enrolled in Spanish 4. Lafayette also offers courses in French and American Sign Language. In the past, LHS offered both German and Latin world language classes also, but, due to lack of certified staff to teach those classes, they were discontinued.

Lost in translation

Maddy Cox and Sonya Sud • April 19, 2023

While learning another language may seem tedious, Jeff Tamaroff, Rockwood’s World Language & ESOL Coordinator and Sandy Trapani, University of Missouri - St. Louis’ Language and Cultural Studies...

While waiting for the rest of the results at the Marquette Invitational on , senior Shreya Ramalingam holds her first place trophy. Ramalingam has been on the team for four years and has been to State once before.

People Of Lafayette: senior heads to Speech and Debate State Tournament after four first place finishes

Audrey Keller, News Staff • April 18, 2023

With the Speech and Debate State Tournament on April 21-22, senior Shreya Ramalingam is preparing to place in her event, original 0ratory.  The event is like a TED Talk.  “It’s a 10-minute...

Local butterfly house cares for thousands of insects for community recreation

April 17, 2023

It is common for children living in the area to visit the Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield at some point, but not many people know the background of  The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. The...

As Rockwood photographers and visitors take a picture, language arts teacher David Choates 1st Hour AP Literature class points at him. Choate was honored with Rockwoods High School Teacher of the Year on April 12.

Language arts teacher becomes Rockwood’s High School Teacher Of The Year

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief • April 14, 2023

Only two months ago on Feb. 6, the 2023 Teacher of the Year was named at Lafayette High School. After nine years of being a finalist, David Choate, language arts teacher, was awarded the title. Choate...

While visiting Port Aransus in Texas, sophomore Gauri Kathula holds a fish in her hand. Kathula was on a fishing boat tour that demonstrated the fishing process, one of the many ways she has worked to learn more about detrimental impacts on ocean life.

If It Weren’t For: sophomores research project inspires passion

Ammu Lanka, News Staff • April 14, 2023

Sophomore Gauri Kathula's fascination of ocean life began in her 5th Grade Center for Creative Learning class (CCL), where she was to make a project on genetically modifying a species to save it. "I...

Living in his enclosure, sophomore Kyla Krimmels pet snake, Axel, slithers on a stump. The Krimmel family currently has two snakes: Axel and Sage

Last Time I… lost my snake

Maddy Cox, Asst. Editor in Chief • April 12, 2023

An uncle known for his unusual pets is what got sophomore Kyla Krimmel interested in pet snakes. Axel, a five-year-old Rosy Boa, stays in Krimmel's room. While Sage, a three-year-old Kenyan Sand Boa that...

Named Submersion, this piece represents peoples addiction to the Internet and technology as the person is being drowned in wires. The sculpture is part of senior Erica Chen’s AP Art and Design portfolio, which is themed to the impact of technology on people. “It’s based on the fact that things like phones and the internet are so ingrained into our culture that a lot of people can’t imagine living without them, forming a sort of unhealthy reliance,” Chen said.

A new type of canvas

Juli Mejia and Daniel Carrillo • April 12, 2023

From spin paintings to one-minute sketches, there are plenty of new, unique art forms becoming trendy. Art made by artificial intelligence has become yet another eye-catching trend through filters on TikTok...

Spanish teacher Sarah Masterson had both of her bathroom passes missing for a few weeks. Because of this, students werent allowed to use the bathroom, None of my kids could use the bathroom because we didn’t have any bathroom passes left, Masterson said. Additionally, Masterson put a sign up next to where passes usually hang that read no bathroom until pass is returned.

New hall pass system raises challenges

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief • April 5, 2023

Since bathroom hall passes were implemented at the start of the year, there have been some conflicts with the system, including passes going missing and students not using passes properly. 

In preparation for a game, senior Wes Jennings and sophomore Evan Sommer play a practice match. The team was in the top 16 best eSport Rocket League teams nationally last year and hope to win nationals this year. We try to practice as much as we can. We want to be as good as we can, Sommer said.

Rocket League eSports Team could potentially win $35,000

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff • March 31, 2023

With the national spring eSports playoffs right around the corner, Lafayette's Rocket League team believes they can win the $35,000 scholarship given to the winners of the Spring Major. Rocket League...

A proposed Missouri bill mimics Florida Dont Say Gay bill, barring teachers from discussing sexuality and gender identity.

Bill currently under discussion in Missouri Senate is similar in content to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation

Maddy Cox, Asst. Editor in Chief • March 30, 2023

The introduction of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay'' bill was followed by school walkouts and protests. However, Missouri has recently begun discussing a similar bill that has been dubbed by news outlets...

When dyeing hair at home, its important to follow instructions. In a salon, it can be easier since theres less steps to follow on your own.

Dyeing to be different

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager • March 13, 2023

I started by dyeing my own hair and finally convinced my parents to take me to a professional (or at least a semi-professional). I’ve found that there are pros and cons to both ways, just depending on...

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