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In November, 2022, freshman Akiko Field presents her poster on Japan for AP Human Geography’s project called the Cultural Cookbook. AP Human Geography is one of the classes that will be cut for the 2023-2024 school year.
Nine classes to be cut for the 2023-2024 school year, two added
The Manternach family spends a day at Gulf Shores, Alabama in 2009. Since Dana’s melanoma diagnosis in 2008, her family has paid more attention to sun care, especially during trips to the beach. “We take constant breaks. We try to reapply [sunscreen] every hour and a half to two hours,” Dana said.
The dangers of UV
The Class of 2023 had their graduation practice in the Back Gym on May 26. Their actual graduation will occur June 3 at Chaifetz Arena and seniors Rockwood Google accounts will close June 30.
Senior accounts to close June 30
Gifted education teacher Paige Hartley, Assistant Principal Dr. Kirti Mehrotra, special education teacher Sharon Luedloff and physical education teacher David Witter are leaving after the 2022-23 school year. They have been making plans for after retirement that include time with family, volunteering and traveling.
Retiring staff members reflect on time at Lafayette, share plans for future
After winning a trip to Florida, senior Josiah Hickman sits in a Blue Origin crew capsule. Hickman won his trip to Florida and Blue Origin by being named a finalist in Space for the Benefit of Earth Challenge.
Shooting for the stars
In a game against Lindbergh April 18, senior PJ Rogan was on the bump for the Lancers for four innings. While the Lancers lost this game, when they faced Lindbergh the next day, they won 17-3. Going into the May 27 State Quarterfinal game, they are 20-12-1 overall.
People of Lafayette: ambidextrous pitcher reaches State Quarterfinal
While wearing a cap and gown, senior Josh Dennis and Babler Elementary 5th Grader Malcolm Haney look off at Lafayette. As also featured on the cover photo of the senior magazine, the two are preparing to graduate from their respective schools.
Seniors offer advice to incoming freshmen
The people on senior Riley Powells team pose with their national awards in July of 2022. Top five win a medal or trophy at nationals, Powell said.
People of Lafayette: senior takes part in unique sport
During their 2019 trip to Arizona, the Roy twins visited a chasm in Antelope Canyon. Their trip to Arizona was a part of a larger mission to visit all 50 states.
Best State I Ever Visited: Roy twins travel across all 50 states
Leaping from the ground, junior Hadley Hendrickson rises for a header. Hendrickson scored the winning goal against Liberty with a rising header from a corner kick.
Girls track place third in State, volleyball falls short in State
In a game against Lindbergh April 18, senior PJ Rogan was on the bump for the Lancers for four innings. While the Lancers lost this game, when they faced Lindbergh the next day, they won 17-3. Going into the May 27 State Quarterfinal game, they are 20-12-1 overall.
People of Lafayette: ambidextrous pitcher reaches State Quarterfinal
Swinging his bat to the ball, junior Paul Pratte hits the ball. In their 3-1 win over Marquette, Pratte has had 15 runs batted in this season.
Baseball, girls soccer win Districts; girls track wins Sectionals
Neck and neck with each other, juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson race in the 3200-meter. Robeson placed 1st and Cronin placed 2nd in their district meet.
Girls track and fields wins districts, sophomore breaks school record again
Preparing to start his leg, freshman Kai Han receives the baton from senior Marshall Ems in the 4x400-meter race. Juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson, along with Ems and Han, won the 4x400-meter relay at the Suburban Conference Meet.
Girls soccer wins both games after regulation, boys golf wins conference title
The legislation being introduced in Missouri and throughout the US demonizes the LGBTQ+ community. By attending drag shows and other events hosted by members of the LGBTQ+ community, it shows support and validates their experiences.
Restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights ostracize queer teens
Several students have started taking an alternative route, Eatherton Road, on their way to school each morning. Based on an experiment, Eatherton turned out to be the more successful route.
What road is faster: Old Eatherton Road or 109?
While Missouris government aims to allow citizens to carry firearms, the federal court requires states to have proper gun regulation because of the violence caused by them. The current laws that are in place are not enough.
Legislative gun protection puts lives in danger
StuPub reporter Zosia Paciorek stands by the Stifel Theatre on Feb 18, 2022 after watching the incredible Shen Yun performance
Entering the realm of Shen Yun is a delightful experience
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
The College and Counseling room at Lafayette keeps a bulletin board full of job flyers for students to be exposed to summer opportunities.
Business teacher, counselor discuss importance of summer jobs for teenagers
Brothers Paul and Jack Tobin went to the special Olympics as buddies to help their younger brother John Henry compete.
2023 Special Olympics builds connection with athletes, community
Juniors Sebastien Gardet and Isaac Jovcevski line up to serve. Pickleball Club started at beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
New Pickleball Club invites students to bond through competition
Members of Mic Drop, practice for their April 27 performance during AcLab. The group was formed last spring and worked all year to learn the music and choreography for the seven-song show.
New show choir takes stage for first performance
At the Fine Arts Festival, young artists had the chance to create some of their own artwork. The event took place April 22.
Lafayette Fine Arts Festival highlights the work of Rockwood Artists
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
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.
Sophomore begins journey into future rap career
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Freshman Akiko Field poses for a picture with her cousins in front of a restaurant in Japan.
Listen In: Student experienced cultural shifts with Japanese-American family, move to America
At Magnolia Flavor House, a Filipino ice cream shop, sophomore Chris Songco eats ice cream. Although his family hasn’t been able to go recently, Songco has been to the Philippines multiple times to visit family, including when he was seven.
Listen In: Asian American, Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture
As part of the curriculum for several language arts classes, students are checked out a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Since the author wrote the main character in the book to be autistic, reading it can be a way to understand what having autism is like.
Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance
To recognize Black History Month, the library created a display of diverse books. Reading books with diverse characters can be a way to widen perspectives.
Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month
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During a food fundamentals class in the 2021-22 school year, Assistant Principal Kirti Mehrotra teaches the class how to make an Indian dish. Mehrotra has enjoyed working with students during her time at Lafayette.

[Photo] Assistant Principal announces retirement, ‘lengthy’ hiring process begins

December 8, 2022
Senior Zakee Branch performs as Mr. Krabs in Lafayette Theatre Companys Spring Musical, SpongeBob: The Musical. Branch plans to minor in theater at the University of Missouri. I think without theater, I would not be the person that I am right now, Branch.

[Photo] Stepping into the spotlight: Zakee Branch

May 9, 2022
Senior Seraphina Blackmon works to pin her opponent on girls wrestlings senior night. Blackmon started wrestling to spite her middle school principal. “At first I was doing it to spite him, but I enjoyed it afterwards. After [freshman year], I got better and I enjoyed being around everyone, Blackmon said.

[Photo] Leaving it all on the mat: Seraphina Blackmon

May 9, 2022
Senior Derriona Johnson wins her preliminary match against a Seckman opponent before finishing in third place overall at Districts. The Lady Lancers will head to State on Feb. 17 after finishing second out of 50 teams in District competition.

[Photo] Girls wrestling places second in Districts, hockey inches closer to Wickenheiser Cup

February 8, 2022
College and Career counselors Alex Dusenberry and Sarah Hicks speak about what they do at their office and how they can help seniors decide which college option benefits them the most. The seniors met during AcLab on Aug. 26 to learn information about the upcoming school year.

[Photo] Listen In: Traditional vs. non-traditional college options

November 29, 2021
Members of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program march in the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 1, 2021. After school, ROTC has been practicing to march in a Veterans Day parade that will occur at Pond Elementary School on Nov. 13.

[Photo] Lafayette community recognizes celebration, sacrifice on Veterans Day

November 11, 2021
Junior Grace Tyson competes in Districts for Lafayette on Oct. 30, where they placed third overall. Tyson took second place in the meet with a time of 18:39.71 on the long courses.

[Photo] Girls cross country ends season with State Champion, hockey dominates first game

November 8, 2021
Noah Hindi, class of 2021, walks back to his seat after receiving his certificate on June 2. In previous years, Graduation was at Chaifetz Arena on St. Louis Universitys (SLU) Campus, but because of COVID-19, SLU cancelled its events. As a result, the 2021 Graduation was held at the POWERplex.

[Photo] Cap and gown informational meeting to prepare seniors for Graduation

October 26, 2021
Senior Page Borgmeyer rallies her teammates during a game against St. Jospehs Academy on Sept. 28. Borgmeyer and the team won that game, as well as all their games since, culminating in eleven consecutive victories.

[Photo] Girls tennis team becomes District champions, girls volleyball continues winning streak

October 11, 2021
During the Sept. 23 Pink Game against Marquette, Ingram throws the first pitch of the game. The game is annual but this was the first year that a first pitch was thrown. The Lancers beat Marquette for the third year in a row, with a final score of 5-2.

[Photo] Softball hosts annual Pink Game, Ingram throws first pitch

October 14, 2021
The Lady Lancers celebrate on the mound during the annual Pink Game on Sept. 23, where they won over the Marquette Mustangs 5-2. This year, the game was in honor of language arts teacher Jenny Ingram.

[Photo] Field hockey snags second place in Kentucky Tournament, softball takes win in annual Pink Game

September 27, 2021
Staff members were greeted to the building the second week with some positive chalk messages from some members of the Class of 2024.

[Photo] New staff members wait to meet students in person as they begin work at Lafayette

September 11, 2020
Staff members were greeted to the building the second week with some positive chalk messages from some members of the Class of 2024.

[Photo] New staff members wait to meet students in person as they begin work at Lafayette

September 11, 2020
Senior Kyle Klostermann moves around a Lindbergh defender in order to gain the balls possession.

[Photo] Weekly sports update: Sept. 23-Sept. 29

October 1, 2019
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