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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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Junior Conner McCown putts during the Webster Cup Invitational tournament. McCown placed 13th with a round of 77.

[Photo] Boys volleyball undefeated, golf places 2nd and 3rd at tournaments

Eshwar Murali, Theo Koury, and Adwyta Chelikavada
April 17, 2024
Gliding down the ice, senior Greyson Eble leads a fast break against Priory in their first round-robin game. Eble scored a hat trick in their last round-robin match against Seckman. The Lancers will play their Fox Feb. 13.

[Photo] Girls wrestling wins Districts, hockey stays undefeated in round-robin

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
Gliding through the water, Ellie Kipper competes in freestyle at the Kirkwood Invitational. The Lady Lancers placed 4th at the meet.

[Photo] Wrestler hits 100 wins, swimming finishes 4th in invitational

Eshwar Murali and Adwyta Chelikavada
January 23, 2024
Hand on the mat, junior Aiden Schoen faces off against his Seckman opponent. Schoen won his weight class in Lafayettes Fred Ross Invitational.

[Photo] Boys wrestling wins tournament, Hockey wins Battle of 109

January 9, 2024
With a defender on his tail, junior Mack Freeman glides down the ice on a fast break. Freeman is the joint leading scorer for the Lancers with 8 goals and the joint leading points getter with 16 points.

[Photo] Wrestling finishes top five in tournaments, hockey wins big against opponents

Eshwar Murali and Rishit Sohaney
January 2, 2024
Gliding down the rink, senior Greyson Eble lunges for the puck. Eble has scored seven goals in the seven games played this season.

[Photo] Hockey bounces back, girls wrestling takes 3rd

December 11, 2023
In the individual medley, senior Caleb Warner glides through the water with his butterfly stroke. Warner became a State Champion in the 200-meter individual medley and the 100-meter breaststroke.

[Photo] Boys swim finish 3rd in State, break more school records

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Bringing the ball up the court, senior Matt Haefner dribbles the ball. Haefner was nominated for the McDonalds All American Game which will take place on March 28.

[Photo] Matt Haefner, McDonald’s All American Nominee

February 3, 2023
Matt Haefner goes up for a layup in the varsity game against Francis Howell. Haefner is averaging 19 points per game.

[Photo] Lafayette travels to Eureka for basketball rivalry game

December 21, 2022
In a match again Ladue on Sept. 1, tennis captain and senior Saanvi Gudreddi follows through on a volley. Gudreddi is looking forward to getting closer with the new members on the team and has a goal to have a better attitude towards losses this season.

[Photo] Girls varsity tennis bounces into season

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor
September 21, 2022
As Link Crew and LHS staff members applaud, freshmen walk into the gym to begin freshmen orientation. Assistant Principal Colleen Fields said the shift from middle school to high school can be challenging for some freshmen, but they should still try to be gentle with themselves. Youre gonna make a lot of mistakes. Youre gonna learn a lot of new things and sometimes youre gonna feel overwhelmed,” Fields said.

[Photo] Upperclassmen offer advice to Class of 2026

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022
In Honors Chemistry, sophomores Lucas Brown, Neel Chandra and Jonathan Sair work on an assignment. The amount of COVID-19 cases in the Rockwood School District have been increasing every week since May 2, and just started decreasing on May 23.

[Photo] COVID-19 cases see slight increase in Rockwood, St. Louis County

Vijay Viswanathan
May 26, 2022
Junior Sam Williams pitches against Eureka May 4. Williams pitched a complete game and the Lancers outhit Eureka with 10 hits compared to six hits. The Lancers ended the regular season with a record of 14-15.

[Photo] Girls track and field wins District championship, boys baseball prepares for District quarterfinals

Staff
May 16, 2022
Senior Aksheet Paralkar participates in a match against Marquette April 21. The Lancers now have a 14-15 overall record against Marquette and have a 1-5 record on the season.

[Photo] Girls soccer has winning week, boys lacrosse continues winning streak

Staff
April 25, 2022
Varsity boys tennis head coach Mark McAllister speaks to team members during the Lancers match against Ladue. The Lancers have a 6-16 overall record against Ladue after their match on April 12.

[Photo] Boys golf takes fourth place at Bulldog Battle, girls lacrosse prepare to face Rockwood Summit

Staff
April 18, 2022
Senior Ana McClellan looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the game against Parkway Central Feb. 8. McClellan scored 20 points during the 64-25 blowout.

[Photo] Boys wrestling finishes second at Districts, girls swimming and diving preps for State

Staff
February 14, 2022
On the Sept. 24 senior night football game against Hazelwood West, students cheer in Lafayettes student section. The theme for the game was green-out in support of mental health awareness. Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day.

[Photo] Illinois passes bill allowing students up to five excused mental health days

October 10, 2021
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