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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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Student run music festival aims to help needy

Student run music festival aims to help needy

Garrett McBay, Asst. Webmaster
May 16, 2016
A Look Back: Editors view on smoking policy

A Look Back: Editor’s view on smoking policy

Garrett McBay, Asst. Webmaster
March 2, 2016
Humans of Lafayette: Meet Madison Windsor

Humans of Lafayette: Meet Madison Windsor

Garrett McBay, Assistant Webmaster
February 11, 2016
Quiz: Which Image staffer are you most like?

Quiz: Which Image staffer are you most like?

Garrett McBay, Asst. Webmaster
January 27, 2016
Which teacher are you most like?

Which teacher are you most like?

Garrett McBay, Assistant Webmaster
December 10, 2015
Sophomore loses life in car accident

Sophomore loses life in car accident

Garrett McBay, Asst. Webmaster
December 3, 2015
Lafayette custodian, wife killed in car accident

Lafayette custodian, wife killed in car accident

Garrett McBay, Asst. Webmaster
December 1, 2015
French class brings joy on a Monday morning

French class brings joy on a Monday morning

Garrett McBay, Assistant Webmaster
November 10, 2015
Lafayette Theatre Company to bring laughs with Leading Ladies

Lafayette Theatre Company to bring laughs with Leading Ladies

Garrett McBay, Asst. Webmaster
October 21, 2015
Drunk-U-Drama to show students aftermath of accidents

Drunk-U-Drama to show students aftermath of accidents

Garrett McBay, Asst. Webmaster
October 1, 2015
Humans of Lafayette: Meet Andie Van House

Humans of Lafayette: Meet Andie Van House

Garrett McBay, Assistant Webmaster
September 30, 2015
Principals Choice Award places student art in school

Principal’s Choice Award places student art in school

Garrett McBay, Assistant Webmaster
September 25, 2015
Vallarta offers up great Mexican food at reasonable prices

Vallarta offers up great Mexican food at reasonable prices

Garrett McBay, Assistant Webmaster
September 5, 2015
Shovel Knight shines in a market of old school imitations

Shovel Knight shines in a market of old school imitations

Garrett McBay, Reporter
May 7, 2015
Legend staffers pick up National Pacemaker Finalist award at convention

Legend staffers pick up National Pacemaker Finalist award at convention

Garrett McBay, reporter
April 27, 2015
Lafayette, Minneapolis bands combine for guitar festival

Lafayette, Minneapolis bands combine for guitar festival

Garrett McBay, Reporter
April 16, 2015

Election aproves Prop 4, appoints new Board member

Garrett McBay, Reporter
April 9, 2015
Pull tight.

DIY: How to tie a neck tie

Garrett McBay, Reporter
March 23, 2015
Massiel Isslas-Malanco, pictured bottom right, along with three Marquette students who also won awards

Lafayette student honored with 2014 Missouri Writing Region of the Scholastic Art and Writing award

Garrett McBay, Reporter
February 13, 2015
Rockwood Hero 5k, one mile run aims to honor fallen warriors from Rockwood schools

Rockwood Hero 5k, one mile run aims to honor fallen warriors from Rockwood schools

Garrett McBay, Reporter
February 9, 2015
The Last Time I... Met The President

The Last Time I… Met The President

Garrett McBay, Reporter
January 16, 2015
Far Cry 4 doesnt mess with what isnt broken

Far Cry 4 doesn’t mess with what isn’t broken

Garrett McBay, Reporter
December 12, 2014
Sonic Highways: putting a twist on a 20-year-old formula

Sonic Highways: putting a twist on a 20-year-old formula

Garrett McBay, reporter
November 18, 2014
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor proves fun despite bland story-line

“Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor” proves fun despite bland story-line

Garrett McBay, Reporter
November 3, 2014

STUCO excited to begin Homecoming Hall Decs

Garrett McBay, Reporter
October 14, 2014
Banned Books Week: To Kill a Mockingbird

Banned Books Week: To Kill a Mockingbird

Garrett McBay, Reporter
September 25, 2014
Qwertee, fun way to buy user created clothes

Qwertee, fun way to buy user created clothes

Garrett McBay, Reporter
September 17, 2014

Boys golf falls short at State

Garrett McBay, Reporter
May 21, 2014
Bell schedule for May 21. Photo courtesy www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/lafayette

Final exam exemption forms due May 16

Garrett McBay, Reporter
May 13, 2014

Classes receive hands-on experience during end-of-year field trips

Garrett McBay, Reporter
April 16, 2014

Seniors activities kick off with Cardinals game

Garrett McBay, Reporter
April 9, 2014
LHS Shirt Co. opens for business

LHS Shirt Co. opens for business

Garrett McBay, Reporter
March 27, 2014
Out and About: Pizzarellis offers good, local pizza

Out and About: Pizzarelli’s offers good, local pizza

Garrett McBay, Reporter
March 7, 2014
Julie Weitzel shows freshman Bridges McElmurry how to purchase a product.

Students use Spanish speaking skills at Spanish market

Garrett McBay, Reporter
February 20, 2014

As Seen in the Image: McBay sacrifices his video games, from “Breaking Habits”

Garrett McBay, Reporter
February 14, 2014
Freshmen, Sophomore classes hope to raise funds with annual events

Freshmen, Sophomore classes hope to raise funds with annual events

Garrett McBay, Reporter
January 31, 2014
Multiple snow days cause longer school year, cancel events

Multiple snow days cause longer school year, cancel events

Garrett McBay, Reporter
January 15, 2014
AFJROTC participates in Florida marching contest

AFJROTC participates in Florida marching contest

Garrett McBay, Reporter
December 16, 2013
Teachers pledge to make their rooms safe for LGBT students

Teachers pledge to make their rooms safe for LGBT students

Garrett Mcbay, Reporter
December 5, 2013
New TVs are latest LPO-funded project

New TVs are latest LPO-funded project

Garrett McBay, Reporter
November 25, 2013
Though the PLAN was annoying, it should be taken seriously

Though the PLAN was annoying, it should be taken seriously

Garrett McBay, Reporter
October 11, 2013
Out and About: Chesterfield Valley Chick-fil-A closing temporarily while expanding

Out and About: Chesterfield Valley Chick-fil-A closing temporarily while expanding

Garrett McBay, Reporter
September 13, 2013

Second Late Start Monday saw no noticeable improvements

Garrett McBay, Reporter
September 10, 2013
Voting for freshman officers to take place on August 29

Voting for freshman officers to take place on August 29

Garrett McBay, Reporter
August 29, 2013
Counselor Marybeth Desloge awarded Counselor of the Year

Counselor Marybeth Desloge awarded Counselor of the Year

Garrett McBay, Reporter
April 3, 2013
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is a blast from the past

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is a blast from the past

Garrett McBay, Reporter
March 1, 2013
Practice ACT to help both students and school

Practice ACT to help both students and school

Garrett McBay, Reporter
February 5, 2013
Far Cry 3 strives to be great, but falls a little short

Far Cry 3 strives to be great, but falls a little short

Garrett McBay, Reporter
February 1, 2013

Trivia Night to help raise money for class of 2015’s graduation celebrations

Garrett McBay, Reporter
January 18, 2013

Out and About: Clancy’s Irish Pub at The Barn

Garrett McBay, Reporter
January 15, 2013
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