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Sophia Scheller

Sophia Scheller, Staff Reporter

Sophia is a senior, and this is her third year on the news production staff. If she's not taking photos, she can be found playing lacrosse, collecting vintage typewriters, reading or cuddling with her dog. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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On May 20, the girls soccer team won the District Championship.

Kinner’s OT goal brings girls soccer its first District Championship since 2011

May 24, 2021
The class of 2020 celebrates with streamers after their graduation ceremony commences. Last year's graduation was held at the same venue as this year's, the Power Plex, and similarly had people watch from their cars. In years past, the graduation ceremonies have taken place on the football field, with spectators watching from the bleachers, but the new format was devised in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Classroom Fixer Upper

May 18, 2021
During the Lafayette Invitational track meet, sophomore Melissa White runs in a relay event.

Rain fails to dampen events at LHS Invitational at end of April

May 2, 2021
In the State finals, junior Faith Cole holds her opponent down. After this final match Cole won her third straight State title.

[Photo] Winter sports comes to an end; Spring sports make long-awaited return to action

March 30, 2021
Current Rockwood Superintendent Mark Miles begins the school board meeting on Aug. 6, 2020. During the meeting the board decided that Rockwood would proceed with a all-virtual start to the 2020-2021 school year.

Seven candidates file for School Board positions, will also participate in forum

February 26, 2021
In the last home dual of the regular season, senior Evan Boren takes on Kaden Hart from Francis Howell Central with a 3-2 final score going to Hart.

[Photo] Boys wrestling heads to Sectionals in hopes of earning spots in State Tournament

February 26, 2021
Senior Evan Boren gets into position to start his match. The Lancers finished first at Districts.

[Photo] Boys wrestling wins Districts; girls swimming and diving wraps up season with 7th place at State

February 22, 2021
The outside of Fitz's on a rainy day in the city

Out and About: How to spend your afternoon in the Delmar Loop

February 11, 2021
Junior Drew Doehring flips his opponent through the air in a match at the Quad they participated in on New Year's Eve. They won the Quad, and now their record sits at 31-1 as they head into Districts.

[Photo] COVID-19 goes head-to-head with playoff season

February 9, 2021
In a game against the Kirkwood Pioneers, junior Shane Robinson skates past a defensemen to get up the ice. Robinson, along with the rest of the Lancers, won their first quarterfinal game against Francis Howell 6-3, and play them again on Feb. 8.

[Photo] Girls wrestling takes 2nd at Districts, advances six to Sectionals; Lancer hockey takes first round of quarterfinals

February 8, 2021
Junior Faith Cole takes down her opponent at the Wenztville Holt Quad earlier in the season. Cole helped lead the team to a second place plaque at the Kansas City Duals on Jan. 15.

[Photo] Boys basketball breaks seven-game losing streak; Lancer wrestling places second at KC duals

January 25, 2021
The Lancers pose after winning the Silver Skate game against Marquette on Dec. 31. It was their first win in the annual event against the Mustangs in six years.

After six year drought, hockey returns Silver Skate trophy to Lancers

January 9, 2021
The holidays are quite the hot spot for the music industry. From replaying holiday classics to modern artists covering those classics, the holidays are a time to be brought together by music.

[Photo] Press play on the holiday

December 23, 2020
Junior Tommy Hagan works to get back points by doing a power half on his opponent. Hagan went on to win the Francis Howell North tournament in his weight class. The Lancers also won the whole tournament, beating a few other teams with a total of 210.5 points.

[Photo] Boys, girls basketball extend win streaks, boys wrestling remains undefeated

December 14, 2020
In a scrimmage against one of his teammates, junior Jack McDonald battles to keep his opponent down. McDonald won his first match of the season against Timberland, and the team won 68-12.

[Photo] Winter sports begin season; Lancer wrestling goes undefeated

December 7, 2020
During a boys basketball practice, the team watches film in the Main Gym. All winter teams are required to wear masks while practicing and playing due to new St. Louis County regulations for youth sports.

Six winter sports begin season competitions with virus precautions in place

December 2, 2020
Updated Missouri State High School Activities Association rules state that wrestlers, like two time State Champion junior Faith Cole, are no longer permitted to wrestle the boys in duel meets. Though there is this setback, Head Coach Bernice Blanco still expects Cole to go far in her wrestling career this year.

Lady Lancers return several top competitors from last season

December 2, 2020
In a match against Eureka in January 2020, junior Lindsey Lohr competes in a swim meet against Eureka High School. Girls swimming and diving is the only low frequency contact winter sport, and players are required to wear their mask unless they are swimming in the pool.

Young team works to improve on last year’s State finish

December 2, 2020
During practice, senior Na’zir Dent takes down junior Max Doehring. Dent took down Doehring in a challenge match for a spot on the varsity lineup. Dent will compete in the 152 pound weight class in the first duel of the season at Timberland on Dec. 1.

Wrestlers battle for place on mat

December 2, 2020

Team looks to rebound from early exit last season

December 2, 2020
Senior Ryan Duggan races down the side of the rink with the puck against a Marquette defender in a pre-season game. The Lancers won their first regular season game against Kirkwood High School, 4-2, and will play DeSmet on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Hockey’s strong pre-season play gives hint to what’s in store for opponents

December 2, 2020
“Social Host Ordinances are an evidence-based strategy for reducing underages access to alcohol. It works best if all the cities in an area have one and that the local police enforce it and that parents and adults know about the ordinance. If it's the standard everywhere, we'll see underage access to alcohol go down,” Lilli Schliesser, Project Coordinator for CPP said.

[Photo] Ellisville passes social hosting ordinance to address underage drinking

November 22, 2020
The only parent that spoke in favor of keeping all kids online speaks at the Rockwood BOE meeting over the summer. She pointed out how she had stayed home up until that point and expressed how other parents felt that didn't want to risk their health to speak at the board meeting.

Opinion: Return to in-person learning does nothing but put others at risk

November 14, 2020
Members of press as well as others in attendance listen to some of the event's speakers who spoke about hope for the country and also encouraged unity.

St. Louis demonstrators celebrate election results hours after former Vice President Joe Biden declared winner in 2020 election

November 12, 2020
In a game against Ladue High School, senior Mitchel Hoffman runs over a defender. The Lancers won the game 44-38, and Hoffman had 138 rushing yards.

[Photo] Girls cross country wins State competition; other Lancer teams finish seasons

November 10, 2020
After Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election, defeating incumbent Donald Trump, activists in St. Louis gathered around one hundred people to celebrate Biden's victory, while making sure that Trump leaves office and concedes.

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November 10, 2020
On Oct. 21, St. Louis County voters line up outside of the St. Louis County Board of Elections in order to cast their absentee ballot. Along with the ability to cast their ballot in person, voters also had the option to drop off absentee ballots.

[Photo] LHS seniors join what is expected to be record turnout for young voters in 2020 election

November 2, 2020
After the Oct. 27 victory against the Eureka Wildcats, the Lancers run into a group hug to celebrate their win.

Lancers shut down Wildcats in District semifinal game

October 29, 2020
At the end of her final home game for the Lancers, senior Morgan Isenberg hugs a teammate. The Lancers beat Seckman in four sets.

Blog: Lady Lancer volleyball greatly enhanced my high school experience and it could do the same for you

October 27, 2020
Senior Jenny Nguyen jumps up to set the ball in the Lancer's game against Borgia on Oct. 13. This was the only game the team has lost this season, but they have the possibility to play them again should they make it deep into playoffs.

[Photo] Biermann earns another State medal; Lancer football beats Summit

October 26, 2020
Freshman Olivia Williams moves the ball down the field on Oct. 14 in the Lancers 2-0 loss to Villa Duchesne.

[Photo] Lancer teams enter final weeks of fall season

October 20, 2020
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October 20, 2020
Tommy Hagan sits in his isolation room, where he stayed after testing positive for coronavirus. For meals he said,

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October 20, 2020
Tommy Hagan sits in his isolation room, where he stayed after testing positive for coronavirus. For meals he said,

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October 20, 2020
Senior quarterback Blake Micek gets ready to receive the snap.

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October 20, 2020
Senior Pernell Garner runs the ball in for a touchdown. He had three touchdowns in the win over Ladue.

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October 20, 2020
Bright breaks the tackle and runs over a Ladue player.

Football tops Ladue in first home game of season

October 12, 2020
In a scrimmage against other team members, junior Paige Borgmeyer sets up to hit while her teammates attempt to block her. The volleyball team won began their season this week, winning matches against Incarnate Word and Francis Howell.

[Photo] Field hockey, softball, volleyball begin seasons undefeated; boys, girls XC wins Fox Invitational

September 28, 2020
On book pick up day, Welcome Center receptionist Marie Millsaps helps students find the books that they need for the first quarter. A team of librarians, administrators and teachers all helped to hand out books on Aug. 26.

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September 28, 2020
During her 1st Hour AP Environmental Science class, Gretchen Whelan begins her Zoom session. Teachers have been working from the building unless they were given permission to work from home due to a special circumstance like a health condition.

[Photo] Elementary returns to in-person learning; RSD exploring ways to bring secondary students back safely

September 28, 2020
Junior Abby Reitz made her initial memories at the St. Louis Zoo as a young child. In high school, she has spent her time there as part of a volunteer program. In late October, the Emerson Children's Zoo is closing permanently.

After celebrating 50th anniversary, St. Louis Children’s Zoo set to close in October

September 17, 2020
Juniors Sam Aven and Nikolas Malek run in a boys varsity cross country practice. Cross country for both boys and girls, along with boys swimming, girls golf and girls tennis, was recently cleared by St. Louis County to resume play.

[Photo] Sports regulations provoke strong reactions from Lafayette community

September 16, 2020
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