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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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Father/Son Game Night and Mother/Daughter Bunko Brunch to be held Nov. 19

Father/Son Game Night and Mother/Daughter Bunko Brunch to be held Nov. 19

November 17, 2011

The annual Father/Son Game Night and Mother/Daughter Bunko Brunch activities are coming up this Saturday, Nov. 19. These activities are held for seniors and their parents and are set up by the two Senior...

Staff members complete shifts at McDonalds for Renaissance Program

Staff members complete shifts at McDonald’s for Renaissance Program

McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster • November 17, 2011

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Lafayette staff members worked at the McDonald's at the corner of Clarkson Rd. and Manchester Rd. as a fundraiser for the Renaissance program from 5-8 p.m. James Waeckerle, social...

Thirteen LHS students announced as National Merit semifinalists

Thirteen LHS students announced as National Merit semifinalists

McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster • November 16, 2011

Every year, over 1.5 million high school students take the PSAT/NMSQT test in an attempt to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. State semifinalists are announced and then finalists are...

David Freese seen in halls at LHS on half day

McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster • November 12, 2011

On Nov. 5, 2011 World Series MVP and Class of 2001 graduate David Freese was spotted at Lafayette. Freese, the Cardinals third baseman who played a vital role in Game Six of the World Series has become...

Business Management Class takes center stage

Business Management Class takes center stage

Anisha Chellaswami, Reporter • November 10, 2011

Aside from all of the posters and announcements, the Business Management Class decided to boost their sales on their air fresheners by reaching out to the students in a way familiar to them. Junior...

Power outage leaves LHS in the dark for about 45 minutes

Power outage leaves LHS in the dark for about 45 minutes

Alyssa Knowling, reporter • November 9, 2011

On Nov. 9, Lafayette High School's lights went out due to a power issue with Ameren UE. Classes in interior rooms were evacuated to the Commons, and many teachers were forced to continue their lectures...

Canned Food Drive Goal Set at 50,000

Canned Food Drive Goal Set at 50,000

Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter • November 8, 2011

The canned food drive kicked off Oct. 29 and will last until Nov. 18. Lafayette has set their goal at 50,000 cans for the annual tradition. Students will bring their cans to their language arts classes;...

Substance Abuse PSA & Poster Contest open to all students

Substance Abuse PSA & Poster Contest open to all students

Katie Blackstone, Reporter • November 7, 2011

Students in the Rockwood community can participate in the Substance Abuse PSA & Poster Contest, from now to Jan. 20. The posters and public service announcements can inform about any substance abuse...

Upcoming Concerts

Upcoming Concerts

Sarah Greenlee, Opinions Editor • November 7, 2011

Thursday, Nov. 10: Panic! At the Disco w/ Patrick Stump  Pop’s Nightclub and Concert Venue Sauget, IL You may have seen Panic! Play before, but in 2009 two of the band’s founding members decided...

Art History students explore the St. Louis Art Museum

Art History students explore the St. Louis Art Museum

Grace Bueckendorf, Webmaster • November 2, 2011

In order to complement what they learned in the classroom, Thursday, Oct. 27, both hours of AP Art History headed off to Forest Park to go through the art they had already learned.  The first part...

Coffee House to give students talent show experience

Coffee House to give students talent show experience

McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster • November 2, 2011

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the annual Coffee House will take place and will feature 20 unique acts. Tracy Gladden, language arts teacher, is the event coordinator. She said Coffee House is a "smaller,...

Renaissance Steering Committee travels to Ohio Collaborative Conference

Renaissance Steering Committee travels to Ohio Collaborative Conference

Max Thoman, Editor in Chief • October 31, 2011

After an eight hour trip on a fully loaded coach bus, students from Lafayette’s Renaissance Student Steering Committee, along with other committee members from Rockwood Summit High School and Parkway...

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