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As Rockwood photographers and visitors take a picture, language arts teacher David Choates 1st Hour AP Literature class points at him. Choate was honored with Rockwoods High School Teacher of the Year on April 12.

Language arts teacher becomes Rockwood’s High School Teacher Of The Year

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief April 14, 2023

Only two months ago on Feb. 6, the 2023 Teacher of the Year was named at Lafayette High School. After nine years of being a finalist, David Choate, language arts teacher, was awarded the title. Choate...

While visiting Port Aransus in Texas, sophomore Gauri Kathula holds a fish in her hand. Kathula was on a fishing boat tour that  demonstrated the fishing process, one of the many ways she has worked to learn more about detrimental impacts on ocean life.

If It Weren’t For: sophomores research project inspires passion

Ammu Lanka, News Staff April 14, 2023

Sophomore Gauri Kathula's fascination of ocean life began in her 5th Grade Center for Creative Learning class (CCL), where she was to make a project on genetically modifying a species to save it. "I...

Living in his enclosure, sophomore Kyla Krimmels pet snake, Axel, slithers on a stump. The Krimmel family currently has two snakes: Axel and Sage

Last Time I… lost my snake

Maddy Cox, Asst. Editor in Chief April 12, 2023

An uncle known for his unusual pets is what got sophomore Kyla Krimmel interested in pet snakes. Axel, a five-year-old Rosy Boa, stays in Krimmel's room. While Sage, a three-year-old Kenyan Sand Boa that...

Named Submersion, this piece represents peoples addiction to the Internet and technology as the person is being drowned in wires. The sculpture is part of senior Erica Chen’s AP Art and Design portfolio, which is themed to the impact of technology on people. “It’s based on the fact that things like phones and the internet are so ingrained into our culture that a lot of people can’t imagine living without them, forming a sort of unhealthy reliance,” Chen said.

A new type of canvas

Juli Mejia and Daniel Carrillo April 12, 2023

From spin paintings to one-minute sketches, there are plenty of new, unique art forms becoming trendy. Art made by artificial intelligence has become yet another eye-catching trend through filters on TikTok...

Spanish teacher Sarah Masterson had both of her bathroom passes missing for a few weeks. Because of this, students werent allowed to use the bathroom, None of my kids could use the bathroom because we didn’t have any bathroom passes left, Masterson said. Additionally, Masterson put a sign up next to where passes usually hang that read no bathroom until pass is returned.

New hall pass system raises challenges

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief April 5, 2023

Since bathroom hall passes were implemented at the start of the year, there have been some conflicts with the system, including passes going missing and students not using passes properly. 

In preparation for a game, senior Wes Jennings and sophomore Evan Sommer play a practice match.  The team was in the top 16 best eSport Rocket League teams nationally last year and hope to win nationals this year. 
We try to practice as much as we can. We want to be as good as we can, Sommer said.

Rocket League eSports Team could potentially win $35,000

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff March 31, 2023

With the national spring eSports playoffs right around the corner, Lafayette's Rocket League team believes they can win the $35,000 scholarship given to the winners of the Spring Major. Rocket League...

A proposed Missouri bill mimics Florida Dont Say Gay bill, barring teachers from discussing sexuality and gender identity.

Bill currently under discussion in Missouri Senate is similar in content to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation

Maddy Cox, Asst. Editor in Chief March 30, 2023

The introduction of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay'' bill was followed by school walkouts and protests. However, Missouri has recently begun discussing a similar bill that has been dubbed by news outlets...

When dyeing hair at home, its important to follow instructions. In a salon, it can be easier since theres less steps to follow on your own.

Dyeing to be different

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager March 13, 2023

I started by dyeing my own hair and finally convinced my parents to take me to a professional (or at least a semi-professional). I’ve found that there are pros and cons to both ways, just depending on...

Administrators attend annual Trivia Night Fundraiser in support of school, students

March 8, 2023

On Feb. 25, 2023, Lafayette held its annual Trivia Night Fundraiser. The night consisted of 10 rounds of trivia, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and multiple other prizes that were given out between rounds....

Erica Chen poses beside her sculpture, The Man. The sculpture is on display at the St. Louis Artists Guild until March 25.

Seven students chosen for St. Louis Artists Guild, Young Artists Showcase

Maddy Cox, Asst. Editor in Chief March 7, 2023

The St. Louis Artist’s Guild hosts a yearly Young Artists Showcase in which 15 to 19-year-olds within a 150-mile radius of Clayton are selected to have their work of various mediums displayed and judged...

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...

After being surprised with the 2022-2023 Rose Award, fine arts teacher Jay Long takes a picture with his 7th Hour class. Long was one of 15 Rose Award winners, including  fine arts Traci Bolton, who was congratulated moments before.

Two Lafayette teachers become Rose Award recipients for 2022-2023 school year

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief March 2, 2023

As an unexpected surprise to both, fine arts teachers Traci Bolton and Jason Long were awarded as two of the 15 Rose Award recipients for the 2022-2023 school year on Feb. 28. The Rose Award stands for...

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