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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 Haylee Crowe and sister Hannah Crowe, 2018 Lafayette graduate, visit Covington, Georgia. This is the location where the show The Vampire Diaries was filmed.

Five Questions with Haylee Crowe

Delaney Stulce
April 16, 2020
Students district-wide struggle with ALP classes due to internet connectivity issues. Additionally, the number of hot spots available to students is limited.

Nationwide hotspot shortage leads to ALP learning issues

Delaney Stulce
April 12, 2020
Spirits and Gyros, located on Manchester road, provides a trendy and relaxed environment, alongside flavorful food.

Out and About: Spirits and Gyros

Delaney Stulce
September 21, 2019
Students rush into Cafeteria on the first day of Flex Time.

RSD high schools switch to static menu; cafeteria acclimates to changes

Delaney Stulce and Chloe Baker
September 3, 2019
The College Board decided on cutting the AP world curriculum into two halves.

College Board redesigns AP World History curriculum

Amisha Paul and Delaney Stulce
February 13, 2019
Miles will take place of the current RSD Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost on July 1, 2019.

Rockwood School District chooses new Superintendent

Delaney Stulce
February 8, 2019

[Video] As Seen In The Image: MoDOT, Wildwood collaborate on improvement plans for 109

Jack Weaver and Delaney Stulce
December 14, 2018
Marietta Koziatek attended the elementary school Patrick Henry from kindergarten until third grade at the time of the high school integration controversy.

Koziatek appreciates early exposure to desegregation

Delaney Stulce
November 28, 2018
Located at the east entrance, Tower Grove Park dedicates a statue of Christopher Columbus in 1886.

On This Date In History: October 12

Delaney Stulce
October 12, 2018
OPINION: Freshman Survival Guide - Homecoming Edition

OPINION: Freshman Survival Guide – Homecoming Edition

Amisha Paul and Delaney Stulce
September 26, 2018
Renaissance works with Raising Canes for fundraiser

Renaissance works with Raising Cane’s for fundraiser

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
April 16, 2018
Junior Grace Rook, junior Dylan Kutun, sophomore Katie Tremper and sophomore Audrey Krone receive third place medals for their creation of a public service announcement about Prediabetes

Students compete in HOSA State Leadership Conference

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
April 5, 2018
Junior Katie Wright portrays Ariel in The Little Mermaid

LTC presents The Little Mermaid

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
February 8, 2018
Out and About: 360 STL

Out and About: 360 STL

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
February 5, 2018
AFJROTC participates in H2O for Troops campaign

AFJROTC participates in H2O for Troops campaign

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
February 5, 2018
STUCO introduces Winter Homecoming

STUCO introduces Winter Homecoming

Delaney Stulce and Shelby Darnell
January 29, 2018
John Deken, Patty Mabie, Liz Morningstar and Lauren Sakowski recognized for becoming NBPTS certified.

Lafayette staff members obtain national certification

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
January 10, 2018
Marketplace Craft Fair raises funds for band program for 20 years

Marketplace Craft Fair raises funds for band program for 20 years

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
November 30, 2017
Guidance and Counseling Office releases second semester information

Guidance and Counseling Office releases second semester information

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
November 13, 2017
Lafayette musicians chosen for All-Suburban Band and Orchestra

Lafayette musicians chosen for All-Suburban Band and Orchestra

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
November 12, 2017
The Shaved Duck creates a beautiful and eclectic atmosphere through their indoor and outdoor design.

Out & About: The Shaved Duck

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
November 10, 2017
Renaissance partners with Panera for fundraiser

Renaissance partners with Panera for fundraiser

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
October 24, 2017
Junior Hannah Wozniak and sophomore Sarah Collins perform in the 2016 Winter Choir Concert.

Music In Our Schools annual choir concert takes place Oct. 18

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
October 17, 2017
Students at Lafayette High School face changes in ISS curriculum.

Lafayette reinvents schedule changing procedures

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
August 13, 2017
Girls varsity volleyball players Hannah Flowers, senior, right, and Kathryn Wesolich block a spike from Cor Jesu.

Community Volleyball Challenge to take place on April 7

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
March 29, 2017
Five Questions: Sarah Ortiz

Five Questions: Sarah Ortiz

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
February 14, 2017

Winter Musical, Sister Act, hits the stage

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
February 8, 2017
Apple update fails to fix major problem

Apple update fails to fix major problem

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
January 26, 2017
Class fundraisers coming on Jan. 28

Class fundraisers coming on Jan. 28

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
January 23, 2017

Board member’s death opens additional spot for April election

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
January 18, 2017
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