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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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Humans of Lafayette: Meet Jacob Wieher

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Mystery Solved: What is the origin of Lafayettes color scheme and mascot?

Mystery Solved: What is the origin of Lafayette’s color scheme and mascot?

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January 18, 2016
Photo Opinion

Photo Opinion

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November 20, 2015
Girls Volleyball dominates Districts, wins title

Girls Volleyball dominates Districts, wins title

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October 23, 2015
Humans of Lafayette: Meet Christian Sosa

Humans of Lafayette: Meet Christian Sosa

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August 28, 2015

Boys golf comes just shy of winning Districts behind De Smet

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May 14, 2015
Soccer slides past Northwest; seek success against Lindbergh

Soccer slides past Northwest; seek success against Lindbergh

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
May 7, 2015
Seniors sign with school of choice

Seniors sign with school of choice

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May 6, 2015

Lancer baseball defeats Rockwood Summit soundly

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
April 21, 2015

Boys baseball to play Parkway South

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
April 2, 2015
Chaminade knocks around Lafayette; season comes to a close

Chaminade knocks around Lafayette; season comes to a close

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
March 12, 2015

Lady Lancer basketball bumped out in Districts

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
March 6, 2015
McCluer North next up for Lady Lancer basketball

McCluer North next up for Lady Lancer basketball

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Girls swimming sets up for success at Conference

Girls swimming sets up for success at Conference

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
February 13, 2015

Rivalry game falls in favor of Lancers

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
January 24, 2015
Varsity girls basketball matches up against Eureka tonight

Varsity girls basketball matches up against Eureka tonight

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
January 23, 2015
Varsity girls basketball falls to Parkway North

Varsity girls basketball falls to Parkway North

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
January 7, 2015
Lafayette football upsets Eureka; preparing next week for Kirkwood

Lafayette football upsets Eureka; preparing next week for Kirkwood

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
November 2, 2014
Field hockey falls against Marquette by a score of 5-0

Field hockey falls against Marquette by a score of 5-0

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
October 27, 2014
Jr. Billikens defeat Lancers; Homecoming game against McCluer North

Jr. Billikens defeat Lancers; Homecoming game against McCluer North

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
October 16, 2014

Lafayette boys swimming meets against Parkway South

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
September 30, 2014
Varsity football continues win streak against Marquette and Lindbergh

Varsity football continues win streak against Marquette and Lindbergh

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
September 25, 2014
Lafayette beats Marquette, obtain first win of season

Lafayette beats Marquette, obtain first win of season

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
September 16, 2014
Varsity football takes loss against Hazelwood Central

Varsity football takes loss against Hazelwood Central

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
September 3, 2014

Eureka football edges by Lafayette

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
August 29, 2014
Lafayette football seeks success against Eureka

Lafayette football seeks success against Eureka

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
August 20, 2014

Lancer baseball crushing opposition in playoffs

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2014

Water polo aspires for powerful play in the postseason

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2014

Boys track and field looks for success

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2014

Through These Halls: Bharadwaj exceeds expectations in education

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
March 26, 2014
Lafayette hockey moves closer to State Championship

Lafayette hockey moves closer to State Championship

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February 26, 2014

Lady Lancers dominate Mustangs; will face off against Fox

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2014
Lady Lancers try to find success and make progress with young team

Lady Lancers try to find success and make progress with young team

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2014
Boys cross country wins Sectionals, seeks to channel success at State

Boys cross country wins Sectionals, seeks to channel success at State

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2013

Lancers lose Homecoming game against SLUH; surge against Patriots

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
October 21, 2013
Girls cross country outruns the competition this season

Girls cross country outruns the competition this season

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2013
Lafayette defeats Lindbergh; will play SLUH for Homecoming

Lafayette defeats Lindbergh; will play SLUH for Homecoming

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2013

Girls tennis clinches Conference

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2013
Lafayette knocks off Marquette and Northwest, advance to Oakville

Lafayette knocks off Marquette and Northwest, advance to Oakville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2013
Hot Links: 5 websites for awesome fantasy sports

Hot Links: 5 websites for awesome fantasy sports

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September 24, 2013
Lancers trounce Pirates, move on to Marquette

Lancers trounce Pirates, move on to Marquette

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2013
The Lancers faced the Eureka Wildcats for their annual Battle of 109 varsity football game. Although ending in a 25-31 loss at Eureka, the game captured both the heart and soul of the Rockwood School District as a moment of silence was held prior to the game to remember the tragic loss of recent Eureka graduate, Lauren Oliver and her younger sister, senior, Kathleen Oliver.

After tough loss to Eureka, Lafayette looks to regroup

Ben Rachell, McKinzie Duesenberg, and Emily Altic
September 5, 2013

Lancer football looks to defeat Eureka at Battle of 109

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August 29, 2013

Boys volleyball hopes to win State

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May 15, 2013
Lancers look to continue streak against Ladue tonight

Lancers look to continue streak against Ladue tonight

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2013

Lafayette comes up short against Parkway Central, but dominate Kirkwood and Mehlville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2013
Lafayette escapes first round of Districts; face Summit tonight

Lafayette escapes first round of Districts; face Summit tonight

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2013

Fox downs Lady Lancers 48-43

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2013
Lafayette hopes to defeat Parkway South on Struble night

Lafayette hopes to defeat Parkway South on Struble night

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2013
Olejnik breaks LHS record for career wins

Olejnik breaks LHS record for career wins

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2013
Lancers dominate Howell; look to continue success against Oakville

Lancers dominate Howell; look to continue success against Oakville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2013

Lancers defeat Parkway Central; look to continue win streak against Francis Howell

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2013
De Smet drops Lancers by two; look to rebound against De Soto

De Smet drops Lancers by two; look to rebound against De Soto

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2013

Lafayette girls swim& dive looks to sink opponents at State

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 16, 2013
Lancers dominate Mehlville; will battle Northwest next Tuesday

Lancers dominate Mehlville; will battle Northwest next Tuesday

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 14, 2013
Lancers cant close out Longhorns, look forward to Mehlville

Lancers can’t close out Longhorns, look forward to Mehlville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2013
Lancers look to rebound after tough loss against Eureka

Lancers look to rebound after tough loss against Eureka

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 8, 2013

Boys basketball takes on Eureka tonight

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January 7, 2013
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