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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
This lancer banner was added to the front gym in 1991. This banner features the Louie the Lancer on his horse.
What’s a Lancer?
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
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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Behind the byline
This lancer banner was added to the front gym in 1991. This banner features the Louie the Lancer on his horse.
What’s a Lancer?
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 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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During their first meeting Nov. 15, International Day President Akilesh Rajan presents to possible volunteers. Members discussed possible stations and performances to have at the 2024 event.

International Day begins planning, needs volunteers

Audrey Keller, News Staff • December 5, 2023

Volunteering, performing and educational opportunities are offered by International Day, an event created to celebrate the diverse cultures present at Lafayette. "Essentially, [International Day is]...

While volunteering at Anthology Senior Living in Town Center, sophomore Sakhi Lal with her sophomore team members Christina Boniface and Michelle Chen play Halloween Bingo with the elders. Lal said that the reason she started her nonprofit organization, Serving the Seniors (STS), is because she used to volunteer in senior homes and saw how much support they needed. “I used to volunteer at Anthology of Town and Country and I realized that the residents need a lot of support financially. Theyre pretty sad and depressed there and they feel really trapped. That really got to my heart and I want to get as many people to volunteer at these senior homes to help these elderly people to where they dont feel alone and they feel like they have someone that is there to support them,” Lal said.

Nonprofit debuts at craft fair Dec. 2

Zosia Paciorek, Features Editor • November 29, 2023

Band teacher Brad Balog said that he has been in charge of planning the Marketplace Craft fair with other parents since 2001. Together, the the Marketplace Craft Fair is a fundraiser for the Lafayette...

Lafayette Student Publications travels to Boston for National High School Journalism Convention

Vedha Inampudi, Digital Media Asst. Editor • November 21, 2023

Lafayette student journalist, senior Adwyta Chelikavada, tours Boston with the rest of Lafayette's Student Publications staff. They went to small neighborhoods, parks and more.

The exchange students at Lafayette span all across the globe, with students from Pakistan, Germany and Spain. The current exchange students at LHS are juniors Lourdes Martin, Julio Palma and Areej Younas.

Exchange students take advantage of new opportunities

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff • November 15, 2023

Lourdes Martin: Originally from Saxony, Germany, junior Lourdes Martin decided to be an exchange student after her friends suggested it to her.  “A friend of mine did it last year with the same...

After Saegusas first performance with her hip-hop team in 2020, she holds her personal award for being the most improved. [When] I started, I didnt have any of the right technique, you could see I wasnt used to hip-hop in the beginning, so [that award] was for the most improved, she said.

The Last Time I Stepped Outside of my Comfort Zone: Mia Saegusa

Abby Scott, News Editor • November 14, 2023

Dance has always been a passion for senior Mia Saegusa. Throughout her time in middle school, all Saegusa knew was ballet and lyrical dancing. "The most out of my comfort zone that I went in middle...

In her room, junior Kalie McLaughlin practices the chords of Youre On Your Own, Kid, by Taylor Swift. McLaughlin gets most of her inspiration from Swift during the songwriting process.

Eye on Art: Kalie McLaughlin

Ammu Lanka, News Staff • November 13, 2023

When junior Kalie McLaughlin had a crush in 6th Grade but had to move away, she decided to try out a new method of expressing her feelings by writing song lyrics. “I’ve always had a connection to...

In AcLab, freshman Max Ottinger types his notes on a BrailleNote. SSD teacher Laura Beckhard reads to him from the textbook so he can transfer the notes.

A different view

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager • November 10, 2023

“Max is like any other kid, he just can’t see,” Ed Ottinger, freshman Max Ottinger’s dad, said. Max lost his vision due to a brain tumor cutting off blood pressure to his optic nerve when he...

LHS staff celebrates Halloween with annual costume contest

Neel Patil and Natalie Soest • November 3, 2023

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

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff • October 27, 2023

Vedika Kumar: Looking to find more enemies to lovers storylines, senior Vedika Kumar made a transition from being a science fiction lover to a romance one. She started reading romance novels at the beginning...

On the hardwood court of Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, Class of 2020 alumni Jack Weaver lays on the court, camera in hand. Weaver has had the opportunity to shoot photos for University of Kentucky games as a member of the Kentucky Kernel.

Take It From Me: Jack Weaver

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor • October 26, 2023

Despite becoming a finalist for a Hearst Photojournalism National Championship and winning numerous other awards in collegiate photojournalism, Class of 2020 graduate Jack Weaver was not always a photographer....

Class of 2009 graduate Garrett Tripp worked on Tree House, as a second assistant director in Branson, Missouri. He worked on it between college semesters and used it as an opportunity to hone his skills.

Alumni working in LA film, television industry experiences ripple effect of strikes

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager • October 25, 2023

Since graduating from Lafayette, Class of 2009 graduate Garrett Tripp has been working in the film and television industry for 12 years, starting when he was in college.  As Tripp has gained experience,...

Near the cash registers, Buff City Soap has a collection of facial products and scents geared towards men, along with their recently introduced line of travel sized products. Buff City Soap is located in Chesterfield, about 15 minutes from Lafayette.

Out and About: Buff City Soap

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager • October 18, 2023

The first step in the door surrounds customers with a multitude of scents, coming from a constantly changing variety of products. Buff City Soap, located off Clarkson Road in Chesterfield, supplies...

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