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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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Confession: Rockwood Confessions is worse than Mean Girls Burn Book

Confession: Rockwood Confessions is worse than Mean Girls ‘Burn Book’

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May 5, 2013

Hot Links: 5 websites for a healthier lifestyle

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March 1, 2013

Westboro Baptist Church within their rights, like it or not

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December 18, 2012

Hot Link: Seven sites for studying, one per class

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December 13, 2012

Through These Halls: Crow looks towards college volleyball

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November 26, 2012

Taylor Swift changes her sound with Red

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November 17, 2012

Boys cross country poised for trophy at State

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October 15, 2012

Academic clubs sprout up around Lafayette

Grace Bueckendorf, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2012
Five Questions with Richard Esswein: From law to Latin

Five Questions with Richard Esswein: From law to Latin

Grace Bueckendorf, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2012
Nationwide policy changes affect Rockwood lunches

Nationwide policy changes affect Rockwood lunches

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August 21, 2012
Schedule change DOs and DONTs of the new year

Schedule change DOs and DON’Ts of the new year

Grace Bueckendorf
August 10, 2012
Lafayettes new hires meet for lunch, training

Lafayette’s new hires meet for lunch, training

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August 7, 2012
Choice Awards presented to students at April 4 ceremony

Choice Awards presented to students at April 4 ceremony

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April 5, 2012
Students sport their Cardinals spirit for Opening Day

Students sport their Cardinals spirit for Opening Day

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April 4, 2012

Senior Women to hold martial arts training class

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
February 29, 2012
Eight Lafayette staff members receive ROSE award nominations

Eight Lafayette staff members receive ROSE award nominations

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February 27, 2012
Disregard library fine notices for textbooks

Disregard library fine notices for textbooks

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February 7, 2012
MLB honors Freeses story with video

MLB honors Freese’s story with video

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February 6, 2012
Proposition R goes to voters on April 3 ballot

Proposition R goes to voters on April 3 ballot

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
January 26, 2012
Two students qualify for All-State Orchestra

Two students qualify for All-State Orchestra

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
January 26, 2012
minUMENTAL art competion entries due Feb. 3

minUMENTAL art competion entries due Feb. 3

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January 25, 2012
Tabs on Twitter: Tweets target snowy morning

Tabs on Twitter: Tweets target snowy morning

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January 12, 2012
10 of 13 Outstanding Alumni graduates of Lafayette

10 of 13 Outstanding Alumni graduates of Lafayette

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January 9, 2012
New emphasis on vocabulary to boost student test scores, promote reading

New emphasis on vocabulary to boost student test scores, promote reading

Grace Bueckendorf, Webmaster
December 14, 2011
Final Exemption Forms due Dec. 6

Final Exemption Forms due Dec. 6

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December 5, 2011
Art History students explore the St. Louis Art Museum

Art History students explore the St. Louis Art Museum

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November 2, 2011
New murals to decorate hallways

New murals to decorate hallways

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October 24, 2011
Character education to recognize good behavior

Character education to recognize good behavior

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October 20, 2011
Sybergs surprises with good food, positive atmosphere

Syberg’s surprises with good food, positive atmosphere

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October 11, 2011
Cutting gifted program would hurt more than help

Cutting gifted program would hurt more than help

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October 6, 2011
Hall Dec winner to be announced at Pep Assembly

Hall Dec winner to be announced at Pep Assembly

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
September 28, 2011
Drug dogs search lockers, parking lot

Drug dogs search lockers, parking lot

Grace Bueckendorf, Webmaster
September 15, 2011
Restaurant in Review: Genghis Grill

Restaurant in Review: Genghis Grill

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
September 8, 2011
Library hours shortened this year

Library hours shortened this year

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September 1, 2011
Restaurant in Review: Crazy Bowls and Wraps

Restaurant in Review: Crazy Bowls and Wraps

Grace Bueckendorf, Webmaster
August 25, 2011
Sparks fly at Taylor Swift Concert

Sparks fly at Taylor Swift Concert

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August 15, 2011

Students with schedule problems should act soon

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August 9, 2011

Graduation will be rescheduled for Friday, May 27

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
May 26, 2011

Graduation CANCELLED due to inclement weather

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May 25, 2011

Senior Celebration wraps up high school years

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
May 24, 2011

Spooner’s Frozen Custard in Eureka offers great summer treats

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
May 18, 2011

Hertel hopes for career in modeling

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May 17, 2011

PRANKED!

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May 9, 2011

Yard sale and “Power of Purple” Day raise awareness for Relay for Life

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
April 14, 2011

Paperback Exchange offers new way of trading books

Grace Bueckendorf, Webmaster
April 13, 2011

ABC schedule revised for EOC testing

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April 6, 2011

Kinder, Smith and Doell elected to Board of Education

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April 6, 2011

54th Street Grill exceeds expectations

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April 5, 2011

Almost 5,000 items collected for Operation Food Search

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March 28, 2011

Spring snow storm hits St. Louis area

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March 26, 2011

Colombatto has passion for science and running half marathons

Maddie Henning, Reporter
March 17, 2011

Shannon Root shares her experiences in London

Maddie Henning, Reporter
March 14, 2011

Repeat Boutique offers secondhand dresses for discount prices

Maddie Henning, Reporter
March 12, 2011

Lafayette Publications claims awards at SSP Conference

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
March 10, 2011

Nike Sports Sale offers discounts on name brand clothes

Maddie Henning, Reporter
March 3, 2011

Rockwood Summer Academy registration begins March 7

Maddie Henning, Reporter
March 1, 2011

‘Stacks for Good Acts’: IHOP National Pancake Day

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February 28, 2011

Senior Lunch by the Courtyard: Genghis Grill

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February 28, 2011

Vega makes a splash in swimming world

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February 22, 2011

STUCO plans events for Turnabout Dance Week

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February 17, 2011

Dauster travels the country for mission trips

Maddie Henning, Reporter
February 9, 2011

Seven Rockwood schools named 2011 Missouri Schools of Character

Maddie Henning, Reporter
February 1, 2011

Parents, students concerned with winter driving conditions

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January 31, 2011

Last day to buy Mr. LHS tickets

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January 28, 2011

Winter at the Zoo brings new faces and exhibits

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January 26, 2011

Faraci’s offers alternative to Imo’s

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January 17, 2011

How to make a schedule change

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
January 5, 2011

Board of Education revises, approves budget cut options

Maddie Henning, Reporter
December 25, 2010

Custom cake shop gives new way to “Celebrate Life”

Maddie Henning, Reporter
December 20, 2010

Holiday Showcase offers unique concert experience

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
December 13, 2010

Book study for parents: Sharpening parenting skills

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
December 8, 2010

2010-2011 Teacher of the Year selection begins

Maddie Henning, Reporter
December 7, 2010

Award-winning robotics team season to start work soon

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
December 6, 2010

Community Service sells Candy Cane Grams to benefit Toys for Tots

Maddie Henning, Reporter
December 2, 2010

Steege brings NHS help to the Ronald McDonald House

Maddie Henning, Reporter
November 17, 2010

This is no ordinary coffee shop

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
November 12, 2010

Hot Links: What to do with Halloween leftovers

Maddie Henning, Reporter
November 1, 2010

How To: Turn a Pumpkin into a Jack-o-Lantern

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October 28, 2010

Taste of West County requesting recipe submission

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October 21, 2010

WANTED: Harry Potter look-alikes

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October 20, 2010

Hot Links: Find the perfect pumpkin patch

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October 18, 2010

Byars dyes her own hair

Maddie Henning, Reporter
October 11, 2010

ROTC spearheads winter clothing drive

Maddie Henning, Reporter
October 8, 2010

Library offers ‘Fine Forgiveness’ this week

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October 6, 2010

How To: Switch up traditional hot chocolate

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October 4, 2010

Shadowing at veterinary hospital offers unique experiences

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September 27, 2010

Design firm chosen for rennovations to Archgrounds

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
September 24, 2010

Note folding made easy

Maddie Henning, Reporter
September 20, 2010

Wesley decorates cakes in free time

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September 13, 2010

New construction on drainage ditch

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
September 10, 2010

‘I Love Boobies!’ bracelets cause controversy

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
September 10, 2010

Senior Lunch on the Shelf: Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
September 7, 2010

Zero Hour Driver Ed course underway

Maddie Henning, Reporter
September 7, 2010

Campbell takes volleyball to a national level

Maddie Henning, Reporter
September 7, 2010

Staff/Student of the Week pizza winners

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
September 3, 2010

Tamaroff moves on to Central Office

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
August 24, 2010

Student’s most recent world travels take him to Egypt

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
August 19, 2010

Cell phone policy revision pleases students

Maddie Henning, Reporter
August 19, 2010

Great bargains at local basement sale

Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster
June 4, 2010

Bond moving to administrative role at Crestview

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May 13, 2010
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