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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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Behind the byline
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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AP classes will now take place later in May.

CollegeBoard releases new AP exam dates

Grace Kirtley
April 3, 2020
Advanced Placement exams have adapted worldwide due to COVID-19.

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Sport stacking is a world-wide sport for all ages. Junior Noah Davies stacks for Team USA after only six years in the sport.

Davies competes on Team USA in sport stacking

Grace Kirtley
March 31, 2020
The 2019 Art Department coloring book is for sale in the school store for $3.50.

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Hidden Brain is a podcast series hosted by journalist Shankar Vedantam that looks deeply into daily curiosities in an easily understood way.

Review: NPR’s Hidden Brain series provides great insights

Grace Kirtley
December 12, 2019
Senior Malayka Walton and sophomore Layla Walton share a unique perspective due to their mothers experience of being a refugee.

Refugee mother gives Waltons unique perspective

Grace Kirtley and Sarah Locke
November 22, 2019
Crocker brothers visit nearly half of MLB stadiums

Crocker brothers visit nearly half of MLB stadiums

Grace Kirtley
November 11, 2019
In this episode, editors Hayden Cottrell and Grace Kirtley discuss the history of the United States.

Listen in: Party with political parties

Grace Kirtley, Hayden Cottrell, and Chloe Baker
October 25, 2019
Listen in: James G, rising musician

Listen in: James G, rising musician

Alex Rozar, Grace Kirtley, and Chloe Baker
May 15, 2019
Ellen, fifth grade, Jason White, fourth grade and Luci, third grade, are all Green Pines students who will attend Lafayette in the future.

Listen in: Future Lancers of Green Pines

Chloe Baker, Grace Kirtley, and Kayla Carpenter
March 2, 2019
Elementary school students, James Eisenhart, Kevin Gabris and Aida Weidner from Babler discuss what they think their future at Lafayette will be like.

Listen in: Future Lancers of Babler

Kayla Carpenter, Chloe Baker, and Grace Kirtley
March 1, 2019
In another episode of Listen in, freshman Aashish Allu and Jessica Watts look into high school relationships.

Listen in: Love advice from freshmen

Grace Kirtley, Chloe Baker, and Jack Weaver
February 14, 2019
Closely guarded, Trey Griffey looks to take a shot from the post. Of the 187 field goals Griffey has attempted at this season, 74% have been from two point range.

Boys basketball defeats Parkway South on Senior Night

Jack Weaver and Grace Kirtley
February 13, 2019
Ryan Campbell and Will Tulloch are out-rebounded by Parkway South junior Isaiah Esker, who is listed at 69. Esker leads Parkway South in rebounds, averaging 7.7 rebounds a game.

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Listen in: Journalists of LHS

Listen in: Journalists of LHS

Grace Kirtley, Jack Weaver, and Chloe Baker
January 25, 2019
Listen in: Podcast on podcasts

Listen in: Podcast on podcasts

Grace Kirtley, Jack Weaver, and Chloe Baker
January 18, 2019
Seniors Lindsay Armstrong and Rachel Blankenship, Sara Morgenthaler and Megan Scholl, juniors, and Lily Gregory and Sophie Arceneaux, sophomores, wear dresses to support the fight against human trafficking.

[Photo] Fight against human trafficking visits LHS

Naomi Saegusa
December 20, 2018
Erik Bossier, Jacqueline Janson and Anna Lena Curran , seniors, along with Rachel Paese and Jake Dederer, juniors, preform a team skit.

Undefined improv show supports breast cancer research

Chloe Baker and Grace Kirtley
December 18, 2018
Opening speaker Cindy Schroeder from INOBTR spoke about the risks that the youth faces with new technology at the public forum Tues. Nov. 13.

Public forum hosted at LHS Nov. 13

Grace Kirtley
November 16, 2018
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Nisbet bought her horse Xena from a kill pen in Texas, now the two are training and spend nearly every day together.

Last time I… bought a horse

Grace Kirtley
October 17, 2018
The roof of a police patrol car at night, with the blue and red lights flashing.

Former Lafayette employee arrested for charges involving student contact

Grace Kirtley
October 3, 2018
Holding the Love Not War sign, juniors Alyah de Ugarte, Kaitlyn Barefield and Jenny Benton dressed up in tie dyed outfits to remember the hippies of the 1960s.

Tuesday: “We Come in Peace” Hippies Day

Jasmin Kim, Grace Kirtley, and Jack Weaver
September 25, 2018
Senior Anna Karner hosted foreign exchange student Julia Eklund in the school year of 2017-2018. Karner and Eklund had a very positive experience and call each other sisters.

Intercultural awareness club aims to “open eyes of Lafayette”

Grace Kirtley
September 21, 2018
After a long and hot day at the State track meet, the long distance girls team embraces. The 4x800 meter relay placed 12 out of 16 teams.

OPINION: How running unexpectedly changed my life

Grace Kirtley
September 18, 2018
Started on Sept. 5, a 4:30 p.m. activity bus will be available to resident students Monday through Thursday.

Activity bus added to transportation amenities

Grace Kirtley
September 12, 2018
Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11

Grace Kirtley and Chloe Baker
September 11, 2018
Junior Riley Berens performs marimba in front of the judges at the state solo and ensemble festival.

[Photo] Students display musical skill through solo and ensemble festival

Jasmin Kim, Reporter
May 14, 2018
Bollinger siblings hold school record in javelin

Bollinger siblings hold school record in javelin

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
May 9, 2018
Lafayette hosts annual Rockwood Relay for Life

Lafayette hosts annual Rockwood Relay for Life

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
April 9, 2018
Half Baked and Dough Co. offer treats to satisfy

Half Baked and Dough Co. offer treats to satisfy

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
March 8, 2018
Senior Jordyn Terry drives to the basket during the Lady Lancers first game against Eureka this season. The girls fell just short of a victory as they lost 51-49 to the Wildcats.

Girls basketball prepares to compete in Districts

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
February 24, 2018
Five Questions: Nassim Oufattole

Five Questions: Nassim Oufattole

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
February 9, 2018
Andy Keithley Scholarship available for senior class

Andy Keithley Scholarship available for senior class

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
January 26, 2018
Sophomore class organizes 2018 Trivia Night

Sophomore class organizes 2018 Trivia Night

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
January 14, 2018
Sophomore Claire Van Biljon competes in the backstroke during a meet against Ladue High School.

Girls swim starts the season off strong

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
January 11, 2018
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