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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
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
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
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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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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Freshman Winter Carnival to be held Jan. 26

Dakota Shaw, Online reporter • January 14, 2013

The Winter Carnival is on Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gym. At this event, freshman will work games and run the carnival which kids from elementary and middle schools pay to attend. “It...

Gangster Squad is an inconsequential but entertaining film that couldve been a lot more

Gangster Squad is an inconsequential but entertaining film that could’ve been a lot more

Eric Deters, Reporter • January 11, 2013

Gangster Squad, the next film from Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer, was originally scheduled for release in early September. However, the film included a climactic scene involving a theater shooting...

HOF snubs five accused juicers

Lucas Meyrer, Sports Reporter • January 11, 2013

The 2013 Baseball Hall of Fame vote will forever live in infamy as only the third vote since 1960 to deny Hall of Fame (HOF) entry to every single one of the 37 players on the ballot. Not one of the...

Rockwood Policy gives nurse decision to give EpiPen treatment

Abby Howard, Reporter • January 11, 2013

When most people think of adrenaline, they think about car crashes, sky diving and bungee jumping. But what about an EpiPen? An EpiPen, which stands for epinephrine autoinjector, is commonly used for...

Girls basketball takes on Mehlville

Girls basketball takes on Mehlville

Kelly Panzitta, Sports Reporter • January 11, 2013

After defeating Lindbergh last Friday, the Lady Lancers are hopeful for another victory tonight.  Facing off in their home gym Lafayette (6-7) will be playing Mehlville (5-7) at 5:30 p.m. Mehlville’s...

Wrestlers hard work paying off in State rankings

Wrestler’s hard work paying off in State rankings

Lucas Meyrer, Sports Reporter • January 10, 2013

Lancer wrestling's excellent season continues to improve as this week's State Class Four dual-team rankings saw Lafayette soar into the top eight for the first time all season. The Lancers earned the...

Board of Education meets Thursday, Jan. 10

Karre Wagner, Assistant Webmaster • January 9, 2013

The next Board of Education Meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at Crestview Middle School. Among other items on the agenda including proposed staff cuts for 2013-2014, the "Picture Rockwood"...

Lancers cant close out Longhorns, look forward to Mehlville

Lancers can’t close out Longhorns, look forward to Mehlville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter • January 9, 2013

Starting off strong, the Lancers dominated the first three quarters of play against Parkway West however, they had significant trouble closing out the game once again. They went into the fourth...

Winter Pep Assembly to feature, recognize multiple groups

McKayla Treat and Grace Yun, Webmaster and Reporter • January 9, 2013

On Friday, Jan. 11, the Gym will be inhabited with the entire student body for the Winter Pep Assembly which will recognize multiple sports teams and feature performances by various pep groups. "All...

Lancers look to rebound after tough loss against Eureka

Lancers look to rebound after tough loss against Eureka

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter • January 8, 2013

The Lancers took a tough loss last night against Eureka, losing 49-48 after a heartbreaking effort. Having the upper hand going into the 4th quarter, the squad fought hard, but couldn’t quite get the...

Curriculum Night to introduce incoming freshmen to High School life

Maggie McDaniel, Reporter • January 8, 2013

To instruct eighth grade students on their upcoming freshman year, Lafayettewill be hosting Curriculum night on Wednesday, January 9 at 7 p.m. The evening will start off with a parent and student...

Boys basketball takes on Eureka tonight

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter • January 7, 2013

After beating the Lindbergh Flyers last week, the hard-working boys basketball team has compiled a 4-6 record this year. Their opponents, the Eureka Wildcats (8-3), will battle them tonight at 7 p.m. on...

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