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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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Chemistry teacher’s sneeze ban becomes classroom game, inside joke

Julia Dean, Digital Media Staff • March 8, 2024

Starting as a silly "no sneezing" rule to introduce students to his personality, science teacher Craig Wideman integrated a sneeze bucket as a way add humor to his classes. The sneeze bucket challenges...

The Image newsmagazine held a taste test, Feb. 5, where students could taste and review six different uncommon foods. Around 90 students attended. Final ratings were determined based on the average rating of all students who reviewed the item.

Not Your Cup of Tea?

Maddy Cox, Asst. Editor in Chief • March 8, 2024

After participating in the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show, senior Ella Fusco stands next to her horse Mario with two first place ribbons.

People of Lafayette: Ella Fusco

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff • March 4, 2024

For the past eight years, Senior Ella Fusco has been actively engaged in competitive equestrian shows with her horse Mario.  As Fusco is getting ready to go to college, she will be bringing her horse...

Missouri History Museum uses hands-on experience for latest exhibit

Vedha Inampudi and Sam Walowitz • February 29, 2024

The Missouri History Museum opened a new exhibit called Coloring STL in August of 2022. It explores St.Louis's architectural history by enlisting the community to draw and color all over the walls. The...

Located on 1717 Sublette Ave, Fazio’s Bakery is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the St. Louis area since 1902 according to their website. This bakery sells a variety of baked goods, most notably their bread.

The Best Dessert I’ve Ever Eaten: Elizabeth Labit

Theo Koury, News Staff • February 26, 2024

The best dessert freshman Elizabeth Labit ever had was for his brother's 18th birthday. The dessert was a New York style raspberry cheesecake. He said he liked it because it had a good balance of sweetness. Labit...

Senior Lana Dauw has been playing the piano since she was a kid. This helped Dauw develop her music skillset early in her life and she has been playing instruments since. Because of her synthesia, Dauw is able to boost her perfect pictch and now she’s currently working on producing her own music and posts covers of songs on her Instagram account.

Sensory Symphony

Marlie French, News Staff • February 23, 2024

Senior Lana Dauw has a rare neurological condition that affects her senses called synesthesia. According to Cleveland Clinic, there are many subtypes of synesthesia, Dauw has chromesthesia or Sound-color...

Junior Dylan Koch holds the Lamborghini Sián, one of the Technic Lego sets he built. The Sián was one of the hardest builds but also my favorite. he said. Koch no longer plays with LEGOS but still enjoys collecting them.

Lego Brick Convention to come to St. Louis, students discuss the impact of toy

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff • February 21, 2024

For the ninth year in a row, LEGO has been named the most valuable toy company in the world according to Statista.com. The company holds a market value of $7.44 billion. Originally from Denmark, LEGOs...

After being pulled out of class, Amyra Taneja found out she had won the Healthy Public Contest. Taneja was one of 13 people to win the award across the St. Louis area. She will now be featured in St. Louis Public Health Department (DHP)s calendar. I was really surprised, I knew I had won, but I didnt know how big of a deal it was. Especially when they told me a lot of people are actually able to understand and learn from my artwork, Taneja said.

Eye on Art: Amyra Taneja

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff • February 12, 2024

“One thing my mom had told me was, ‘accept the problem that’s happening because you can’t go back in the past and fix it, just find the solution and move past it,’” junior Amyra Taneja said. This...

Pottery Hollow in Ellisville is open daily for walk-in painting, birthday parties, and pottery pickup. The Ellisville location is the newest of the Pottery Hollow stores, and is one of four locations.

Out and About: Pottery Hollow

Maddy Cox, Asst. Editor in Chief • February 5, 2024

With a total of four locations across the greater St. Louis area and Illinois, Pottery Hollow opened a store in Ellisville Nov. 2, 2023.  Offering a variety of over 400 porcelain figurines, plates,...

In the center of 31 Art Gallery, a large board is filled with sticky notes. Amy Minnick, one of the gallery owners, adapted the exhibit from an article she saw online.

Out and About: 31 Art Gallery

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager • January 31, 2024

31 Art Gallery, located in North Hampton, includes work from 10 local artists along with three current guest artists. The gallery is typically open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special hours for exhibits. Jarred...

New Front Office secretary Amy Danner said when she first heard about the job position, she was thrilled for the opportunity. “I thought working around my kids would be neat. I’m also a big fan of Lafayette, the staff are amazing.” Danner said.

People of Lafayette: Amy Danner

Rachel Emma Saferite, News Staff • January 29, 2024

Amy Danner is the new secretary in the Front Office at Lafayette. After being a marketing manager at a small software company for nine years, then being a stay-at-home mom for 10, Danner said she was...

Hidden Valley has officially started its winter season Jan 15. The opening of Hidden Valley was originally supposed to happen Jan 12 but it got rescheduled due to the weather.

Winter wonders

Zosia Paciorek and Rishit Sohaney • January 23, 2024

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