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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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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?

Juli Mejia and Sonya Sud
May 31, 2023
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

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 31, 2023
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

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 31, 2023
During an overnight shift as an EMT, Class of 2021 grad Rebecca Atteberry and her co-workers visit the Washington Monuments. Atteberry and her co-workers decided to go visit the monuments to celebrate Atteberrys first shift.

Take it from me: Rebecca Atteberry

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 9, 2023
Class of 2021 grad Anna Savacool dances for the Florida State University Golden Girls Dance Team. This is her second year on the team and her team got picked at the U.S. National Team this year and got to compete in the world finals.

Take it from me: Anna Savacool

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 27, 2023
In addition to learning languages on her own outside of school, junior Zubaida Jamali is currently enrolled in Spanish 4. Lafayette also offers courses in French and American Sign Language. In the past, LHS offered both German and Latin world language classes also, but, due to lack of certified staff to teach those classes, they were discontinued.

Lost in translation

Maddy Cox and Sonya Sud
April 19, 2023
With a new school record in javelin, sophomore Robby Preckel thinks he can break his own record. “I can definitely beat that record again,” Preckel said. 

[Photo] Track and field teams win Invitational, girls soccer bounces back from loss

April 10, 2023
Spanish teacher Sarah Masterson had both of her bathroom passes missing for a few weeks. Because of this, students werent allowed to use the bathroom, None of my kids could use the bathroom because we didn’t have any bathroom passes left, Masterson said. Additionally, Masterson put a sign up next to where passes usually hang that read no bathroom until pass is returned.

New hall pass system raises challenges

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 5, 2023
Math teacher Patricia Mabie has her own procedures of running the hall pass systems in her classroom. In order to keep track of where students are, she has them write down their name on a white board when they take a pass to go use the restroom.

[Photo] Teachers have different processes of implementing pass system

April 5, 2023
Crumbl Cookies on Clarkson Road opened in early December of 2022. The bakery has a variety of flavors available, with six different cookie flavors to try each week.

Out and About: Crumbl Cookies offers weekly rotating flavors

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
March 14, 2023
Matt Borzillo will replace Kirti Mehrotra as Assistant Principal starting July 1 because of her retirement. Borzillo is the current assistant principal of Selvidge Middle School.

New assistant principal announced for 2023-2024 school year

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
February 10, 2023
At the 2022 blood drive on Jan. 28, social studies teacher Vincent Deblasi donates blood. This year, the drive will be on Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

STUCO to host annual blood drive on Jan. 27

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
On Dec. 21, sophomore Taylor Nania, who leads in points for the Lancers, dribbles toward the basket on offense trying to get around a Wildcat defender. The team lost, 67-17.

Wrestling tournament leads to three Lancer champions, girls swimming and diving continue winning streak

Sonya Sud and Adwyta Chelikavada
January 23, 2023
There are six candidates running in the school board elections this year. Three positions are open for three-year terms.

School board candidates file for election

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 10, 2023
Former teacher charged with three criminal offenses by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney

Former teacher charged with three criminal offenses by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
December 21, 2022
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

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
December 15, 2022
Sophomore Emma Leibrecht follows the puck during a game on Nov. 23 against Marquette. The Lancers lost the game 5-2.

Wrestling comeback begins, girls swimming and diving wins meet

Samantha Haney and Sonya Sud
December 13, 2022
The Fermions team participates in a STEM night outreach event at Eureka Elementary School. During the STEM night, members taught the elementary school kids how their robot works and the kids learned how to drive it.

Robotics Club adds third team

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
December 9, 2022
At the Forest Park Festival on Sept. 10, Lafayette varsity girls cross country gets recognized for placing second. Senior Grace Tyson placed first, junior Natalie Barnard placed fourth and senior Elissa Barnard placed eighth.

Girls cross country, volleyball earn State titles as fall season concludes

Sonya Sud and Penelope Proffitt
November 21, 2022
Taylor Swifts album Midnights was released Oct. 21 at midnight EST. The album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and other streaming services.

The clock strikes again with Swift’s Midnights release

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
October 24, 2022
In Lafayettes 49-0 routing of Northwest on Sept. 16, sophomore QB Jack Behl avoids the defense as he fades back to pass. Behl threw for two touchdowns in the game.

Lancers head into Battle of 109 with 4-2 record

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
October 6, 2022
Happy mind = happy life

Happy mind = happy life

Annie Leath and Sonya Sud
September 23, 2022
Copy of 988 infographic

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Phil Milligan speaks against Jessica Clarks comments during Patron Comments at the Sept. 1 Board meeting. Milligan was a band teacher at Lafayette for 11 years before he became an elementary school principal. He strongly opposed Clarks remarks. Shame on you, he said towards her.

At Sept. 1 meeting, community patrons react to controversy surrounding BOE member’s comments

Sonya Sud and Juli Mejia
September 12, 2022
At the Sept. 1 Board of Education meeting, Jessica Clark listens to patron comments. Most patrons spoke about comments Clark made at a Real Talk Radio event on Aug. 23.

School board takes action to address recent controversy

Juli Mejia, Samantha Haney, Sonya Sud, and Eshwar Murali
September 2, 2022
Hall passes at Lafayette are now color-coordinated based on classroom location and the closest corresponding bathroom. The decision was made in response to students roaming the halls after asking to go to the bathroom.

Bathroom hall passes, guest check-in implemented as new security procedures

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
August 29, 2022
Yearbook staff member Jude Thomas, sophomore, helps distribute the 2022 Legend during parking pass pick-up days before the 2022-2023 school year starts. Yearbooks were first distributed on Aug. 8.

2023 Legend back to school special to end Aug. 31

Sonya Sud and Samantha Haney
August 16, 2022
Community mourns loss of assistant volleyball coach

Community mourns loss of assistant volleyball coach

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
June 8, 2022
“Turning Red” was released on Disney+ on March 11, 2022. The movie followed a 13-year-old girl navigating the changes she is experiencing while growing up.

Review: ‘Turning Red’ perfectly portrays the struggles of being a teenager in today’s world

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 26, 2022
The Fine Arts Festival will be April 22 and April 23. the festival will feature art displays, a Guitar Festival, kids crafts, local artist demos, Solo and Ensemble Acts and an improv show.

New Fine Arts Festival to start April 22

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
April 20, 2022
Class of 2020 Cailey Bingham at the 2020 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Districts at St. Louis University. The 2022 FBLA State Leadership conference will take place around Springfield, MO at different places like the University Plaza Hotel, EXPO Center, and JQH Arena at Missouri State University from April 10-12.

FBLA, HOSA prepare for upcoming State competitions

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
February 23, 2022
Sophomore Katie Rattenborg’s home book shelf is currently organized by genre, where her favorite books tend to be on the bottom, and the top is more random. In the past, Rattenborg has organized her books by color, as well as the last name of authors.

Fully Booked

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
February 9, 2022
As part of making sure his skills are improving, sophomore Lucas Brown practices the marimba during AcLab. Brown is usually in band for AcLab once a week to practice his solos and other pieces.

Marching to the beat of his own drum

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 25, 2022
Tremper made a four-series acrylic painting at the beginning of last year. It took two days to complete. Although Tremper didn’t start the project with a theme in mind, she says the picture represents how love is blinding.

Eye on Art: Elizabeth Tremper shares strong passion for all things art

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 7, 2022
One of Vincent Van Gogh’s series, known as Vase of Flowers, includes several oil based paintings. It was completed in June of 1890 and is currently displayed at the Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit at Saint Louis Galleria.

Out and About: Beyond Van Gogh Museum

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
December 3, 2021
I Love to Write Day was established by author John Riddle in 2002 to inspire people, especially students, to write. According to daysoftheyear.com, The aim is to get people to sit down and put something on paper or on a computer, however short and in whatever style, kick-starting their writing and giving them confidence through being part of a global movement.

Finding the write words

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
November 15, 2021
On Diwali, gifts are commonly exchanged between friends and family. Those celebrating may also decorate their houses in garlands, lights and more in celebration of Diwali.

Diwali is an important way to celebrate good, stay connected to culture

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
November 4, 2021
In preparation for the 2021-2022 yearbook, Legend sports editor senior Paige Halter works on one of her assignments. Yearbooks are typically finished at the end of a school year and are given to students around the beginning of the following school year.

2022 Legend early bird sales to end Oct. 29

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
October 21, 2021
In lieu of meat, vegetables provide a majority of nutrients needed in a vegetarian diet. New plant-based burgers are starting to become popular, offering vegetarians an alternative to meat.

Living on the Veg

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
October 15, 2021
On Art Hill in Forest Park, a special memorial for the 9/11 anniversary displays nearly 7,500 American flags — one for each of the nation’s men and women killed in military combat since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 412 first responders who died in the line of duty that day. Lafayette held its own Patriot Day Ceremony on Sept. 10 .

Listen in: Science teacher Shannon Campbell shares 9/11 memories

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
September 10, 2021
Ben Coopmans, Class of 2021, leads the line at JROTC 9/11 ceremony on Sept. 11, 2019. This year, LHS will have their ceremony on Sept. 10 at 8 a.m.

ROTC recognizes 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with Patriot Day Ceremony

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief
September 8, 2021
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