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The first bell of the day rings at 8:28 a.m. and students who are in school at this time are expected to be present in their classrooms. Students who have not yet entered the building are required to sign in at the Welcome Center. If they do not have a valid reason with proper documentation they will be marked absent-late.
School policy marks students who sign in after 8:28 a.m. as absent-late, not tardy
During AcLab, freshmen students are able to meet with their counselors to talk more about their personalized four year academic plan. Freshmen Ambrose Fischer and Humza Gulzar meet with counselor Annie Tichacek during first mod of AcLab.
New system allows students to plan courses for all years of high school
Sophomore Mary Kirtley holds her Dressember Foundation button. The buttons are passed down to the new STL Spark executive board members each year and they are encouraged to place them on their backpacks to help raise awareness about human trafficking. My sister, [Class of 2020 alumni] Grace Kirtley, started STL Spark when she was in high school and she would have people carry it on after she graduated, Mary said. Last year I got invited to join the board again with my sister, senior Patty Kirtley, and so weve been working on carrying her legacy a bit. Its become somewhat of a family project.
Fundraising for freedom
ROTC and STUCO members load cans onto the Circle of Concern truck Nov. 20. Lancers collected a total of 8,796 cans.
Lancers collect 8,796 cans during annual drive
During FACS Department Chair Becky Lawrences 5th Hour Baking and Pastries class on Nov. 17, juniors Jack Dolle and Armani Turner eat the pies they made during their previous class. Because they cant use the water in their classroom, they also cant run their dishwashers. So, Lawrence had her students use paper plates and plastic utensils. Luckily I had disposable things on hand for them to eat with, so they used that. And then, the pie plate and server I’m just going to throw in the other [classes] dishwashers in between classes and hopefully I can keep up on it, Lawrence said.
Water lead content causes FACS classroom to adjust lessons
At the Winter Market on Dec. 3, vendors set up booths along Foundry Way. Papa Bear Popcorn set up their booth at the beginning of the street and sold holiday themed popcorn along with some of their best selling flavors including movie butter and caramel popcorn.
Festive finds
After winning all three training level tests at the National Dressage Pony Cup, senior Grace Miltenberger hugs her horse, Bentley.
Senior plans to part ways with horse to save for college
Sitting in the five seat, Hunn rows at the US Rowing Youth National Championship, June 8, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida. Hunns team ended up placing 17th.
Game On: Bailey Hunn
At the end of the 18th Annual Indianapolis Open, Abhinav Rao is congratulated by the tournament director. Rao tied for 2nd place with five other players, after he lost in the last round. I had fun at the tournament. It was tough but I played well, Rao said.
People of Lafayette: Abhinav Rao
During their first meeting Nov. 15, International Day President Akilesh Rajan presents to possible volunteers. Members discussed possible stations and performances to have at the 2024 event.
International Day begins planning, needs volunteers
Both Thirteen reasons Why and Glass Castle are featured in the Lafayette librarys Banned Book Week display. The library currently has three copies of Thirteen Reasons Why and one copy of Glass Castle.
Library Media Specialists review favorite challenged books
Published in 2004, Crank by Ellen Hopkins gives a realistic depiction of a teens plunge into drug addiction. While this book as been challenged, Lafayettes Library still has three copies.
Crank: a cautionary tale
The Perks of Being a Wallflower has been a #1 New York Times bestseller, and has won many awards, including the American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults award (2000). The book has been challenged and banned at high schools across the nation, although Lafayettes Library still has four copies.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower: a unique perspective
Lafayettes Library has four copies of Looking for Alaska by John Green in. The book is a Michael L. Printz Award winner and The New York Times bestseller.
Looking for Alaska: a representation of teenage life
Due to Senate Bill 775, all Rockwood schools took Gender Queer: A Memoir off of library shelves. The St. Louis County Library also does not carry any copies.
Gender Queer: beauty behind the bans
Winter Guard members, Sam Shoeing, Daisy Foster and Brooke Elston, participate in a painting fundraiser. The fundraiser was a way for the team to spend time together.
Lafayette’s Winter Guard uses painting fundraiser to pay for their season
Located in Wildwood Town Center Milk and Honey is a boutique that sells a variety of unique items. For the holiday season, they are featuring a number of special gift selections.
Milk and Honey offers a large variety of unique shopping options
Lafayette Student Publications travels to Boston for National High School Journalism Convention
To start her morning, co-owner Julie Ring takes a customer’s order. With the fall season, Daylight Donuts released pumpkin-flavored donuts, baked cinnamon rolls, and fall-inspired drinks. They are open at 6 AM and close between 12-9 PM. For high schoolers, like Charlie Wagner, this is a great way to work with friends and get involved in the community. Located in Hilltown Village Center Chesterfield, Daylight Donuts connects with its customers on a personal level.
Daylight Donuts uses food to connect with community
Community helps robotics team reach larger audience
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
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
To build the frame for the Car Club’s go-kart, sophomore Adit Swami cuts metal in his garage. Working with sophomore Logan Martin’s dad, Matt Martin, Swami learns more about metal working and takes back to teach the other members of the club.
Listen In: Car debate leads friends to form new club
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
Cutting through the water, junior Talia Ramsey comes up for air during her breaststroke. Ramsey and the Lancers won their meet against Parkway Central, 94-92.
Boys wrestling wins tournament, swimming finishes 4th in relay
With her back against the mat, senior Toby Goertz pins her Lindbergh opponent, Dec. 7, 2022. Last year Goertz placed 4th in State.
Basketball wins season opener, hockey faces local rivals
Battling under the basket, Class of 2023 alumni PJ Rogan fights against his Marquette defender for a rebound. The Lancers will play the Mustangs at home Dec. 15. at 7 p.m.
Hockey bounces back after loss; basketball, wrestling prepare for season
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.
Boys swim finish 3rd in State, break more school records
After their State victory on Nov. 4, the volleyball team celebrates on the court. The team defeated Francis Howell in straight sets, 3-0. Everyone was out-of-this-world excited. [Winning back-to-back] was something that hasnt happened in awhile, Nelson said.
Girls volleyball repeats as State Champions, Barnard sets new record with State title run
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Though they are now working in education, several LHS staff members previously worked in other career fields.

Those That Can Teach

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor
February 10, 2023
According to girlscouts.org, in the 1950s, when the Girl Scout Cookies began to rise in popularity, there were three different varieties of cookies to choose from: A shortbread cookie, a sandwich cookie and the infamous Thin Mints cookie. The shortbread and sandwich cookies were originally just available in chocolate and vanilla, however, the flavors evolved and by the 1970s, their standard cookies became Thin Mints, Do-si-dos, Trefoils and Samoas which are still around today.

Girl Scout Cookie sales beginning Jan. 7

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January 4, 2023
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.

What’s In a Name?

Juli Mejia and Nola Jancich
November 4, 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.

Girls varsity tennis bounces into season

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor
September 21, 2022
Local fall flavor spots offer various takes on pumpkin spice

Local fall flavor spots offer various takes on pumpkin spice

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor
September 20, 2022
Found in the Whole Life isle of Dierbergs, SlimFast Nutrition Shakes claim to reduce calorie intake in a delicious way. Nutritionist Josh Axe said SlimFast Shakes arent actually beneficial for the body. Essentially, you could take a big glass of water, dump sugar in it, add a few drops of milk chunk in some cocoa powder and you have a drink very similar to SlimFast, Axe said.

Diets cause detrimental effects on body, nutritionists explain dangers

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor
May 23, 2022
Environmentalistic is a new store at the St. Louis Premium Outlets. According to their website, their mission is to preserve the natural wonders and stunning beauty of the Planet Earth, [and] to become major contributors to environmental awareness. One of their mottos for the store is The Earth is in our hands.

‘The Earth is in our hands’

Juli Mejia and Nola Jancich
April 8, 2022
Sophomore Morgan Stoermer performs as part of the ensemble in Dayspring School of the Arts 2021 production of Les Misérables.

Last Time I… got the role

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor
March 4, 2022
Each year, Student Council hosts a blood drive in the back gym of Lafayette. This year, it will occur on Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Annual blood drive planned for Jan. 28

Nola Jancich, Co Social Media Editor
January 27, 2022
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