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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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Justin Houldsworth jumps above the net to block a hit from a Northwest player last season. Houldsworth was one of the nine seniors on the boys volleyball team who graduated last year.

Lancers set to play in Districts

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2017
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 21 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 21 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Arpan Das, Jackson Bartholomew, and Kyran Ballard
May 12, 2017
Underclassmen lead the way to State

Underclassmen lead the way to State

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2017
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 20 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 20 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Jackson Bartholomew, Kyran Ballard, and Arpan Das
April 28, 2017
Dan Peipert sets the ball in a game against Fox. The Lancers would go on to win the contest 25-5, 25-7.

Lancer volleyball notches 15 wins on season

Tyler Burnett and Jackson Bartholomew
April 17, 2017
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 19 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 19 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Jackson Bartholomew, Arpan Das, and Kyran Ballard
March 24, 2017
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 18 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 18 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Jackson Bartholomew, Arpan Das, and Kyran Ballard
March 3, 2017
Wrestling coaches receive honors

Wrestling coaches receive honors

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2017
Austin Stofer drives a Hillsboro wrestler to the ground in a match against Hillsboro.

Wrestling makes history at State

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2017
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 17 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 17 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Kyran Ballard, Arpan Das, and Jackson Bartholomew
February 17, 2017
Austin Wegener scrambles to pin his opponent in the District tournament.

Wrestling going strong into State tournament

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2017
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 16 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 16 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Kyran Ballard, Jackson Bartholomew, and Arpan Das
February 13, 2017
The referee raises Caleb Coverts fist in victory in a match against Eureka.

Wrestling takes third in Winnetonka tournament; beats Northwest for Conference title

Jackson Bartholomew and Tyler Burnett
January 27, 2017
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 15 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 15 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Kyran Ballard, Arpan Das, and Jackson Bartholomew
January 27, 2017
Real Sports Real Talk Season 2 Episode 14 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports Real Talk Season 2 Episode 14 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Arpan Das, Jackson Bartholomew, and Kyran Ballard
January 23, 2017
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 13 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 13 with Arpan, Jackson, Kyran and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Arpan Das, Jackson Bartholomew, and Kyran Ballard
January 23, 2017
Wrestling wins All-Suburban Tourney

Wrestling wins All-Suburban Tourney

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2017
Hockey looks for win against Parkway South

Hockey looks for win against Parkway South

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
December 16, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 12 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2, Episode 12 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Arpan Das, and Jackson Bartholomew
December 16, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 11 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 11 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Jackson Bartholomew, and Arpan Das
December 9, 2016
Wrestling starts off strong; living up to expectations

Wrestling starts off strong; living up to expectations

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 10 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 10 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Jackson Bartholomew, and Arpan Das
December 2, 2016
Hockey staying positive despite early season woes

Hockey staying positive despite early season woes

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 9 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 9 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Arpan Das, and Jackson Bartholomew
November 18, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 8 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 8 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Arpan Das, and Jackson Bartholomew
November 9, 2016
Field Hockey loses in Final Four; ends outstanding season

Field Hockey loses in Final Four; ends outstanding season

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2016
Boys soccer makes first round exit to end season

Boys soccer makes first round exit to end season

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 7 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 7 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Jackson Bartholomew, and Arpan Das
October 28, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 6 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 6 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Arpan Das, Tyler Burnett, and Jackson Bartholomew
October 24, 2016
Pozo claims State championship for third time

Pozo claims State championship for third time

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 5 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 5 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Tyler Burnett, Arpan Das, and Jackson Bartholomew
October 14, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 4 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 4 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Arpan Das, Jackson Bartholomew, and Tyler Burnett
October 7, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 3 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 3 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Arpan Das, Jackson Bartholomew, and Tyler Burnett
September 30, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 2 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 2 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Arpan Das, Jackson Bartholomew, and Tyler Burnett
September 23, 2016
Adam Cook: Senior

Five Questions- Adam Cook

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2016
The team gets ready to receive the ball from Ursuline. The Lady Lancers would go on to win the game 4-0.

Field Hockey loses in a heart breaker to Villa

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2016
The team stands and watches the penalty shoot-out against Eureka. The Wildcats would go on to win the game 2-1.

Boys soccer trying to find footing

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2016
Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 1 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Real Sports, Real Talk Season 2 Episode 1 with Arpan, Jackson and Tyler

Arpan Das, Jackson Bartholomew, and Tyler Burnett
September 15, 2016
Senior captains lead tennis team

Senior captains lead tennis team

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
September 7, 2016

Sound Off: What do you think of San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem protest?

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2016
Reynolds leads field hockey to big time win

Reynolds leads field hockey to big time win

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
August 24, 2016
Boys soccer looks to find last seasons magic

Boys soccer looks to find last season’s magic

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
August 23, 2016
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