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Jackson, one of senior Dan Sheltons first clown figures, is considered a pierrot. Shelton has learned about many different types of clowns and has made art about them during AP Art and Design.

If It Weren’t For: Clown Figurines

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager March 2, 2023

Starting in 3rd Grade, senior Dan Shelton's fascination with clowns began. "I took a small class through The Center for Creative Learning (CCL) designed to teach kids about mimes," Shelton said. "From...

Engle stopped playing the guitar when he was 8 but recently he got a guitar and has been started playing again. A couple weeks ago I got a new guitar, so I picked it back up and it started off slow, but Ive gotten progressively better very quick, Engle said.

People of Lafayette: junior Taylor Engle tries out for America’s Got Talent

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff February 28, 2023

Watching America’s Got Talent as a child, junior Taylor Engle may now end up being on the show. Engle finds it quite funny since he has never seriously sang or played the guitar.   “I sing for...

Junior Sam Buffa stands in between two Toyota Supras at a car meet. Buffa has had an interest in cars since he was a child, which was sparked by his fathers passion in cars.

Last Time I… went to a car meet

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor February 21, 2023

On Oct. 22, junior Sam Buffa went to the Cars and Cones STL Car Meet. "All around St. Louis, the [Cars and Cones STL] Facebook Group plans car meets at ice cream places. The most recent one I went to...

 Emmanuelle Tamaroff, world language teacher, ate octopus at The Benevolent King during her dinner date with her husband in January. Tamaroff and her husband have started to go on monthly dates to try new places in the area.

The Best Dinner Date I Ever Had: Tamaroff and her husband begin new tradition in 2023

Daniel Carrillo, News Staff February 15, 2023

The best dinner date Emmanuelle Tamaroff, world language teacher, had was in January of 2023.  “Me and my husband tend to order a lot of to-go food, but we are literally going out and we're going...

Using pennies as game pieces, junior Noah Keaton navigates his party through a dungeon. D&D Club meets in langauge arts teacher Paul Jaycoxs room during both Mods one AcLab each week.

D&D Club brought back to LHS, gaining popularity

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor February 14, 2023

While it ran unofficially last year, Dungeon and Dragons (D&D) Club has become an official club in LHS. Junior Noah Keaton is one of the club's co-founders. "D&D is a tabletop roleplaying game...

Though they are now working in education, several LHS staff members previously worked in other career fields.

Those That Can Teach

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor February 10, 2023

Before beginning her teaching career, science teacher Shannon Campbell worked as a research scientist for Colgate Palmolive, to help develop new products for hygienic care. Campbell was first introduced...

While in the 2nd Grade, sophomore Kyra Orrick sits on top of a sign outside of the Twin Oaks Christian School. Orrick said she got in trouble after the photo for wearing shorts against the schools dress code policy.

Throwback Thursday: sophomore reflects on move to public school

Maddy Cox, Asst. Editor in Chief February 9, 2023

The move from a small Christian private school, Twin Oaks Christian School, to Rockwood Valley Middle School in the 7th Grade was not an easy change for sophomore Kyra Orrick.  “My sister was transferring...

Wildwood’s Frozen Feet Half-Marathon has its biggest turnout since the COVID-19 pandemic

February 9, 2023

Over 165 runners competed in city of Wildwood's 13th Annual Frozen Feet Half Marathon on Jan. 28. The race kicked off at LaSalle Springs Middle School at 8 a.m. and followed a series of trails located...

In the 5th hour study hall, monitor Jill Wipke fills out the attendance.  Wipke first started working at the start of second semester in 2023, replacing the previous monitor Dale Walker.

Take It From Me: New study hall monitor recommends school involvement

Molly Brim, Administrative Editor February 7, 2023

Before she became the Study Hall monitor, Class of '18 member Jill Wipke took part in activities like the National Honor Society, field hockey and soccer. "My favorite memories and highlights from high...

On the first snow day of the school year, freshman Giancarlo Fernandez spends his day building a snowman in his neighborhood. Rockwood has announced two snow days in the school year because of inclement weather. Phil the groundhog then predicted six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2.

Throwback Thursday: Phil the groundhog predicts six more weeks

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff February 2, 2023

Following the second snow day for the Rockwood School District, the infamous Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog in Pennsylvania saw his shadow after coming out of his burrow on Feb. 2, indicating six more...

Mochi Donut Factory opened on Sept. 12, 2022, and began selling their treats.  Flavors featured include rocky road, churro, chocolate, pistachio, strawberry and hazelnut.

Out and About: Mochi Donut Factory brings unique treats to the community

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief January 30, 2023

At only an 8-minute drive from Lafayette next to Silkys, a new donut shop opened with a fun twist to its sweets; they are half-donut, half-mochi. Mochi, a common dessert in Japanese culture, is made from...

According to girlscouts.org, in the 1950s, when the Girl Scout Cookies began to rise in popularity, there were three different varieties of cookies to choose from: A shortbread cookie, a sandwich cookie and the infamous Thin Mints cookie. The shortbread and sandwich cookies were originally just available in chocolate and vanilla, however, the flavors evolved and by the 1970s, their standard cookies became Thin Mints, Do-si-dos, Trefoils and Samoas which are still around today.

Girl Scout Cookie sales beginning Jan. 7

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor January 4, 2023

After starting in 1917, the annual release of Girl Scout Cookies will be continuing again on Jan. 7. This year, there will be a total of 10 cookies, nine returning and one new cookie. The cookies consist...

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