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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
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
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
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
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 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
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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Senior Kashish Gupta (left) and junior Geoff Ladue sort through donated clothing items. This year, FBLA hosted their second annual business wear drive and increased their collections from last year.

Community involvement, honing of new skills offered through FBLA

Travis Bodell
April 5, 2019
OPINION: Five reasons for and against bread sliced bagels

OPINION: Five reasons for and against bread sliced bagels

Jack Weaver and Travis Bodell
March 29, 2019
The Rockwood Summer Academy registration opens in the beginning of March, applications and information can be found in the guidance room.

Rockwood Summer Academy registration begins March 6

Travis Bodell and Lourdes Hindi
February 13, 2019
From balancing glasses on a tray to perfectly timing the arrival of a guests food, being a server requires a great amount of coordination.

OPINION: Your waiter is a person, too

Travis Bodell
February 5, 2019
Each Sauce on the Side location features unique graffiti-style artwork and modern decor.

Out and About: Sauce on the Side

Travis Bodell
December 11, 2018

[Video] Guitar program accomodates musicians of all levels

Travis Bodell and Janka Gerber
November 2, 2018
Annual Coffee House show to be held Nov. 7

Annual Coffee House show to be held Nov. 7

Travis Bodell
October 29, 2018
Wildwood BBQ Bash

Annual Wildwood BBQ Bash offers variety of food, activities

Travis Bodell
October 8, 2018
Freshmen Corban Lesley, Naomi Wipfler, Devan Ellison, Elena Mendoza, Natasha Gulzar and Casey Murphy pose in the commons in their cowboy and alien-themed outfits.

Monday: Alien vs. Cowboy Day

Travis Bodell and Jacob Ward
September 24, 2018
Leading a five minute speed session, Nancy Smith instructs Yearbook STL campers on using social media in conjunction with their schools yearbook. The camp helped staffs develop a theme and design elements for their books.

Smith recognized for service to JEA with Carl Towley Award

Travis Bodell
September 13, 2018
Completing his afternoon dismissal duties, Dr. Michael Franklin, associate principal, waves at departing buses.

Franklin settles into role as new Associate Principal

Travis Bodell and Jacob Rosomoff
September 4, 2018
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[Photo] As Seen in The Image: That’s A Rap!

Jonah Nickerson, Reporter
May 18, 2018
Calcaterra issues statement regarding threat to student safety

Calcaterra issues statement regarding threat to student safety

Amisha Paul and Travis Bodell
February 26, 2018
Instagram feed algorithm prevents exposure to up-and-coming creatives

Instagram feed algorithm prevents exposure to up-and-coming creatives

Travis Bodell, Opinions Editor
January 28, 2018
Is kneeling for the national anthem justified or disrespectful?

Is kneeling for the national anthem justified or disrespectful?

Travis Bodell and Jack Weaver
September 27, 2017
During Freshman Orientation, Kevin OGorman pumps up the Class of 2021 before a long day of orientation.

[Photo] Freshman Class elects class officers

Jasmin Kim, Reporter
September 21, 2017
During Tuesdays open discussion, junior Shay Campbell, an organizer of the week of protest, urged the importance of listening to everyones opinions.

My Perspective: Open discussion highlights problems facing region

Travis Bodell, Opinions Editors
September 19, 2017
I wish I wouldve gotten a hair brush - my hair looks pretty bad. Also, Im wearing the exact same outfit today that I wore on picture day. - Naomi Saegusa, junior.

Lancers react to new school pictures

Travis Bodell, Opinions Editor
September 18, 2017
Week of protest organized by students

Week of protest organized by students

Amisha Paul, Travis Bodell, and Jack Weaver
September 17, 2017
A sign reading God Bless Volunteers is posted in a window along South Central Avenue to show appreciation for the help provided by volunteers over the past several days.

Picturing the flood: Waiting it out

Jack Weaver and Travis Bodell
May 3, 2017
Tools used to fill sandbags are gathered at the top of South Central Avenue as sandbagging ends and the waiting for the waters to go down begin.

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A sign reading Thank You Eureka is posted on top of a wall of sandbags in front of Maximum Chiropractic as water flows down South Central Avenue in Downtown Eureka.

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A hose is used to pump water away from stores over a wall of sandbags. This process is used to remove any water that may have made its way past the sandbags.

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A structure used to fill sand bags faster and easier sits next to a pile of sand in Downtown Eureka

[Photo] Picturing the flood: Before it strikes

May 2, 2017
Volunteers shovel sand into bags using the sandbagging contraption.

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Sand bags surround an entrance at Eureka High School after volunteers spend hours the day before filling sand bags.

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Water invades the parking lot of Eureka High School leaving the concession stand under water.

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Sandbags form a wall in front of businesses in Downtown Eureka after hours of work by volunteers.

Community comes together to prepare for flood

Jack Weaver and Travis Bodell
May 1, 2017
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[Photo] 1-to-1 program takes effect with Class of 2021

Nicolas Schweikert, Guest Writer
April 24, 2017
Principal Shaughnessy announces raffle winners at the annual Academic Pep Assembly.

Principal Shaughnessy to retire after 13 years at LHS

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Travis Bodell, and Jessie Cargill
April 11, 2017
Parking passes to become more affordable for 2017-2018 school year

Parking passes to become more affordable for 2017-2018 school year

Jessie Cargill and Travis Bodell
April 4, 2017
What goes around comes around: recycled fashion trends from past decades

What goes around comes around: recycled fashion trends from past decades

Travis Bodell, Social Media Editor
March 28, 2017
Renaissance to hold fundraiser at two local Chipotle locations

Renaissance to hold fundraiser at two local Chipotle locations

Travis Bodell, Social Media Editor
March 6, 2017
Learning how to use the new cameras, senior Millie Schofield practices loading film cartridges in Photography 1. “I like photography because in the projects I am able to show my personality through the photos I shoot and it’s easy to incorporate things that I’m interested in into my projects,” Schofield said.

Photos of the Week (Feb. 20 – Feb. 24)

Jack Weaver and Travis Bodell
March 6, 2017
Five Questions: Emily Blackstone

Five Questions: Emily Blackstone

Travis Bodell, Social Media Editor
January 21, 2017
Scheduling begins for 2016-2017 school year

Scheduling begins for 2016-2017 school year

Travis Bodell, Social Media Editor
January 20, 2017
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