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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
This lancer banner was added to the front gym in 1991. This banner features the Louie the Lancer on his horse.
What’s a Lancer?
In a routine based off of the Hindu gods Krishna and Radha, sophomore Hritika Malugu and Brentwood High School freshman Meenakshi Kadungath strike a pose. Malugus favorite routine is also based off of Krishna. My favorite dance piece is probably Asainthadum which is a classical piece about how everyone is happy when Krishna is around. It’s really dynamic and has a lot of fun steps, Malugu said.
Eye on Art: Hritika Malugu
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
Sophomore Chase Roeder hits against Lindbergh on April 17. The Lancers won the game 2-1.
Boys track wins meet, baseball goes undefeated this week
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
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
This lancer banner was added to the front gym in 1991. This banner features the Louie the Lancer on his horse.
What’s a Lancer?
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 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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The Image Newsmagazine tied for first place for the National Scholastic Press Association’s (NSPA) 2020 Best of Show award in the newsmagazine category.

Image wins national Best of Show award

Alex Rozar
April 17, 2020
The Class of 2020 will forever be marked as a class born during and after the tragedies of 9/11 and they enter adulthood amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opinion: Coming of age in isolation

Alex Rozar
April 16, 2020
Empty tables fill the Commons on March 22, the day before St. Louis County leaders issued a stay at home order. On April 9, Superintendent Mark Miles announced that the remainder of the school year would be held online using the ALP.

Missouri Governor closes all schools through end of academic year

Alex Rozar, Kayla Carpenter, Chloe Baker, and Jack Weaver
April 9, 2020
On March 25, the Infinite Campus Messenger was overwhelmed with messages across the Rockwood School District (RSD), causing it to crash right before the start of online learning.

Infinite Campus mail server crashes ahead of first online class day

Alex Rozar
March 30, 2020
Students rush into Cafeteria on the first day of Flex Time.

RSD to serve food through coronavirus closure

Alex Rozar
March 17, 2020
Superintendent Mark Miles attends a Lafayette basketball practice.

Board unanimously extends Miles’s contract

Alex Rozar
February 27, 2020
Andy Klesh stands next to one of the spacecraft used on the Mars Cube One (MarCO) mission at a press briefing at Vandenberg Air Force Base two days ahead of InSights launch.

LHS alum at NASA given Engineer of the Year award

Alex Rozar
February 18, 2020
Director of Student Services Terry Harris sits during an event at the Rockwood Administrative Annex in Eureka.

‘A very last option’: Harris to revamp Limited Choice program

Alex Rozar
February 13, 2020
RSD Coordinator of Education Equity and Diversity Brittany Hogan embraces her father, who surprised her at Lafayette with a ROSE Award.

Six ROSE Award nominees honored at LHS

Alex Rozar, Opinions Editor
February 11, 2020
From left: James Holzhauer, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter embrace before competing in Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time. Photo by Eric McCandless, courtesy of ABC.

Review: ‘Jeopardy!’ champs square off in epic ‘Greatest of All Time’ tourney

Alex Rozar
January 31, 2020
Board vice president Lynne Midyett and Superintendent Mark Miles attend the Aug. 15, 2019 Board of Education meeting.

Board election canceled due to lack of competition

Alex Rozar
January 27, 2020
The Womens March on Jan. 21, 2017 encouraged millions to march in protest of President Trumps inauguration. A photo of the event on display at Washington, D.C.s National Archives blurred out words like Trump. Photo by StockSnap, licensed for reuse via Pixabay.

Opinion: National Archives photo alteration points to larger issue

Alex Rozar
January 24, 2020
The Republican Party has thoroughly gerrymandered several states, including Missouri, to gain an advantage in elections.

Opinion: Missouri voters should remember GOP gerrymandering

Alex Rozar
January 16, 2020
A K-9 officer directs a student following the Parkway North preseason football jamboree on Aug. 27, where a gunshot rang out, forcing an evacuation and causing many police officers to be dispatched to the school.

Opinion: Discrimination suit brings much-needed scrutiny into police culture

Alex Rozar
November 22, 2019
Junior Ben MacInnes prepares to kick the ball up the field in a game against Marquette on Sept. 10. The Lancers fell to the Mustangs, 3-1, but play them again in the first game of Districts on Nov. 4 at Lafayette.

Weekly sports update: Oct. 28-Nov. 3

Alex Rozar
November 4, 2019
The last fall production was a play called Noises Off, which was about a group of actors rehearsing and acting in a play called Nothing On. The play was performed in 2019 from Oct. 17 through Oct. 19 and featured a small lead cast.

LTC to perform “Noises Off” Oct. 17-19

Alex Rozar
October 15, 2019
David Freese faces off against the Cincinnati Reds while playing with the St. Louis Cardinals on April 30, 2010. Image by Dave Herholz published under Creative Commons license.

David Freese retires from MLB

Alex Rozar
October 14, 2019
Boy band Brockhampton released its fifth album Ginger on Aug. 23, 2019. Opinions Editor Alex Rozar gives his take.

Review: Brockhampton returns for “Ginger”

Alex Rozar
September 26, 2019
In a game against Ritenour, senior Jonah Robinson reaches down to grab a ball for the fumble recovery. The Lancers won that game 50-14.

Weekly sports update: Sept. 9- Sept. 15

Alex Rozar
September 18, 2019
Missouri senator Josh Hawleys new SMART Act would get rid of Snapchats Snapstreaks, which places a fire emoji next to a friends name.

Opinion: Josh Hawley is waging a pointless war on your phone

Alex Rozar
August 27, 2019
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Listen in: James G, rising musician

Listen in: James G, rising musician

Alex Rozar, Grace Kirtley, and Chloe Baker
May 15, 2019
The days leading up to April 15 can cost time and money. Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay.

OPINION: Congress should end Tax Day stress

Alex Rozar
April 16, 2019
OPINION: What do you want from incoming Superintendent Mark Miles?

OPINION: What do you want from incoming Superintendent Mark Miles?

Hayden Cottrell and Alex Rozar
April 8, 2019
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[Photo] OPINION: Why I stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

David Blessing
April 9, 2019
Opinions Editor Alex Rozar listens to When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, the newest album by pop singer Billie Eilish.

ALBUM REVIEW: “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” by Billie Eilish

Alex Rozar
April 4, 2019
Tom Dunn and Loralee Mondl speak at the community reception held March 25 to welcome incoming superintendent Dr. Mark Miles.

Mondl, Dunn win seats on Rockwood Board in April 2 election

Alex Rozar
April 3, 2019
What to know about the Board of Education candidates

What to know about the Board of Education candidates

Alex Rozar and Amisha Paul
March 27, 2019
The Lafayette Winter Guard improved dramatically since last year.

Color Guard advances across Midwest

Alex Rozar
March 5, 2019
Andy Klesh (center) traveled to Alaskas Matanuska Glacier in 2017 to test out mapping technology in underwater tunnels called moulins. Klesh said that same technology may one day be used on Jupiters moon Europa. Also pictured: Keeton Kroon and John Leighty.

As Seen In The Image: Out of this World

Alex Rozar
February 11, 2019
Juniors play on a Nintendo switch in the cafeteria during lunch.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament to be held Feb. 1

Alex Rozar
January 30, 2019
Remind to cancel text service for Verizon customers

Remind to cancel text service for Verizon customers

Alex Rozar
January 16, 2019
Arjun and Rishi Ray receive the “Blue Planet Green Challenge” award from the Chesterfield Citizen Environmental Advisory Committee [CCE] on Oct. 15, 2018.

Brothers utilize science to help local environment

Alex Rozar
December 13, 2018
Wagner holds on to House seat following election

Wagner holds on to House seat following election

Alex Rozar
November 6, 2018
Hawley wins 2018 Missouri Senate race

Hawley wins 2018 Missouri Senate race

Alex Rozar
November 6, 2018
McCaskill, Hawley to participate in televised debate Thursday, Oct. 18

McCaskill, Hawley to participate in televised debate Thursday, Oct. 18

Alex Rozar
October 18, 2018
Knost announces plans to retire at end of school year

Knost announces plans to retire at end of school year

Alex Rozar
October 11, 2018
Dressed in his Jazz Band concert attire, senior Noah Korenfeld performs the trombone during lunch on the Friday of Homecoming.

Five Questions with Noah Korenfeld, senior class president

Alex Rozar
October 3, 2018
Lancer Regiment hosts 2018 Contest of Champions

Lancer Regiment hosts 2018 Contest of Champions

Alex Rozar
September 27, 2018
Five Questions: Alex Norvell

Five Questions: Alex Norvell

Alex Rozar, Reporter
May 18, 2018
Five Questions: Alice Yerby

Five Questions: Alice Yerby

Alex Rozar, Reporter
April 5, 2018
Five Questions: Jayda Griffin

Five Questions: Jayda Griffin

Alex Rozar, Reporter
March 7, 2018
Undefined returns from workshop in Chicago

Undefined returns from workshop in Chicago

Alex Rozar, Reporter
January 30, 2018
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