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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
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
Playing Gretchen Wieners in COCAs production of Mean Girls: The Musical, junior Jenna Barakat sings Whats Wrong With Me.
People of Lafayette: Jenna Barakat
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
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
While his father Joe Wier celebrates behind him, senior Andrew Wier kneels down after winning the MSHSAA 190 pound State Title, Feb. 24. Wier finished runner up at State last year, but he came back with a 32-4 record and a State Championship in his senior season. The Lancers finished 2nd as a team at State this year.
Like Father, Like Son
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
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
In science teacher Craig Widemans 1st Hour Organic Chemistry class, seniors Maya Walden, Vyom Tripathi, and Josh Lanzotti complete a lab near the Sneeze Bucket. While the goal of the bucket is to reduce sneezing, students have their own competitions to try and get away with sneezing in class.
Chemistry teacher’s sneeze ban becomes classroom game, inside joke
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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Jennifer Benton, junior, talks about her experience.

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Back when I was around 7, my twin sister went to my parents room and went through all of my gifts and told me what they were. Like, she told me I got a Barbie Dream House because it wasnt wrapped yet. I got really mad at her and had to act fake surprised when I opened my presents on Christmas morning, Hannah Muse, junior, said.

As Seen In The Image: Worst Holiday Experiences

Natalie Karlsson
December 14, 2018
Chase Taschler, Austin Taschler, Lindsey Lohr, Spencer Harmann, Andersen Lohr, Alex Lohr, (bottom) Sydney Taschler, Savannah Harmann

Cousins share bond together at Lafayette

Natalie Karlsson
November 8, 2018
During 4th hour, choir teacher Christy Shaffer directs the Treble Chamber choir as they sing the song This is Me.

Tri M society returns to LHS

Natalie Karlsson and Maya Manor
October 10, 2018
Pick 5 Starbucks drinks and well guess your grade

Pick 5 Starbucks drinks and we’ll guess your grade

Natalie Karlsson
September 21, 2018
The new Students Council Executive Board members will be in charge of planning all of the years events. The first major event of the year will be Homecoming.

STUCO executive board announces plans for 2018 Homecoming

Natalie Karlsson
September 10, 2018
Superintendent Eric Knost sits in a station during Dyslexia Training.

Teachers, administrators undergo dyslexia training to better understand students

Natalie Karlsson
August 30, 2018
The new chairs that have been put into the renovated rooms have backpack holders on the bottom, giving more room to students and teachers during labs. The tables are easy to clean and are perfect for labs.

Renovated science halls show positive results

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
May 21, 2018
A semicolon is used when an author couldve chosen to end their sentence but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life. -Project Semicolon

Teen suicide: A frightening statistic

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
April 17, 2018
Out and About: The City Museum

Out and About: The City Museum

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
April 16, 2018
In 2016, French students got to travel to France. There were a total of 40 students.

French classes plan trip to France summer of 2019

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
April 4, 2018
photo courtesy of BBC

Recent shooting should give realization on school safety, gun laws

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
February 16, 2018
A super-ninja reading his chosen book.

Quieter than a Ninja

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
February 7, 2018
A preschooler picks the book Clink to read.

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The Ninjas finish their warm-up with a ninja bow.

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A Ninja works hard to find her second egg.

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The Ninja Warm-Up consisted of learning how to sneak, kick and dance like a Ninja.

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Librarian Nichole Ballard-Long reads 10 Little Ninjas to the class. This book was the class winner by a vote.

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While librarian Nichole Ballard-Long reads books to the students, they sit in their preschooler area and listen.

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The librarians hid Ninja eggs around the fiction area of the library. These are the first four Ninjas to find their eggs.

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All 16 of the preschoolers found their Ninja Eggs for their Ninja Day very quickly.

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AFJROTC sponsors Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fund Drive

AFJROTC sponsors Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fund Drive

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
February 2, 2018
Class rings go on sale for sophomores

Class rings go on sale for sophomores

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
January 25, 2018
Out and About: KiTARO Hibachi Grill

Out and About: KiTARO Hibachi Grill

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
December 19, 2017
Voter Registration held today in commons

Voter Registration held today in commons

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
November 29, 2017
Senior Lily Cooper blocks a hit from Villa May High School. On Nov. 15, shes committing to Duke University for volleyball.

Student athletes commit to college sports on Signing Day

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
November 13, 2017
The Snowman creates a not-so-thrilling thriller

The Snowman creates a not-so-thrilling thriller

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 31, 2017
Annual Coffee House auditions held Oct. 30

Annual Coffee House auditions held Oct. 30

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 26, 2017
Out and About: Fillipos

Out and About: Fillipo’s

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 16, 2017
The Senior Class had their banners hung by the lower Flex Hallway.

Homecoming hall decorations competition resumes

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 5, 2017
Officer Jim McDonald monitors traffic in the LHS parking lot after school.

SRO reminds students, parents to remember parking lot safety

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 2, 2017
LHS students dance at Homecoming 2016.

Students, staff plan changes for 2017 Homecoming Week

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
September 26, 2017
When asked if they have ever been a part of gossip and rumors, nearly every student in the room raises their hand.

Challenge Day provides unique learning experience for participants

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
September 18, 2017
The finished windmill provided fresh water for the people living in Panama.

Staff, students travel out of country for summer

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
September 13, 2017
Dunkirk creates beautiful, realistic depiction of World War II battle

Dunkirk creates beautiful, realistic depiction of World War II battle

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
August 25, 2017
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