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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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After hitting it out of the park, teammates gather around Wade Stauss to celebrate his home run.

[Photo] For the love of the game

Jack Weaver and Kyran Ballard
May 18, 2017
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[Photo] Special Olympics offers new opportunities

May 9, 2017
Playing in a match against Seckman, Franco Noseda Olivari prepares to return the ball. Noseda Olivari was one of the five seniors who the boys tennis team graduated last season.

Photos of the Week (April 17 – 21)

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
April 28, 2017
Stepping forward, Jack Riney throws a pitch to the Seckman batter. “We all love to get on the field and compete. The atmosphere is always very relaxed which is a big key to our success,” Riney said.

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Henry Preckel participates in the shot put event at the Northwest Track meet last year.

[Photo] Boys track off to fast start with second place finish at Festus Early Bird Invitational meet

Kyran Ballard, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2017
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[Photo] Beaver loses himself rapping at APA

March 30, 2017

[Photo] Denise Meyer recognized as Teacher of the Year

Thomas Francois, Ad Manager
March 29, 2017
Shocked by the crowd’s reaction to his performance, Scott Beaver, business teacher, lives out a childhood dream by rapping Lose Yourself in front of a large audience. “Honestly, it’s something I’ve dreamed about doing since I was younger, ever since the song came out; it means a lot to me. I was so excited that the audience got into it. When I was up there, the lights were so blinding that I couldn’t really tell how into it they got until I watched a video. Everyone said the audience was singing the words, but I was so concentrated about not messing up that I couldn’t really enjoy it,” Beaver said.

Photos of the Week (March 6 – 9)

Jack Weaver and Nick Horstmann
March 24, 2017
After winning districts over Francis Howell with a buzzer beater shot by Brendan Boyd, senior players of the boys basketball team hold up the District Championship trophy. “It was a really crazy feeling when everyone rushed the court at the end of the game. It’s something I’ll always remember, playing basketball here at Lafayette. It was fun being with all the guys and all the fans,” Steve Pennington said.

Photos of the Week (Feb. 27 – March 3)

Jack Weaver and Nick Horstmann
March 9, 2017
Tara Robbe (4) looks for an open teammate in a game against Mehlville. She scored 13 points and racked up five rebounds in a 65-36 victory.

[Photo] Robbe double-doubles as Lafayette picks up tenth victory

Tyler Burnett, Sports Editor
January 30, 2017
Out and About: Casa Loma Ballroom

Out and About: Casa Loma Ballroom

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
January 29, 2017

[Photo] Carpenter explodes for 14 points; girls basketball back on track

Tyler Burnett, Sports Editor
January 19, 2017
Adam Flinn (23) dribbles by Seamus Branham (1) in a game against McCluer. The Lancers ended up losing the contest 58-50.

[Photo] Lancer boys basketball back on track after buzzer-beater win over Parkway South

Kyran Ballard, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2017
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[Photo] Election 2016: A Lancer View

November 7, 2016
Whats a quality that you think makes a good teacher?

What’s a quality that you think makes a good teacher?

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
December 7, 2016
Second semester schedules released on Infinite Campus

Second semester schedules released on Infinite Campus

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
November 26, 2016

Missouri All-State and All-Suburban Musicians announced

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
November 14, 2016
Be the Change hosts car bash event

Be the Change hosts car bash event

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
October 24, 2016
Out and About: Sherman Beach

Out and About: Sherman Beach

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
October 18, 2016
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[Photo] Softball’s season comes to a close after loss to Washington

Tyler Burnett, Sports Editor
October 12, 2016
Lafayette lines up on the goal line against Marquette.

[Photo] Miscommunication plagues Lafayette in loss to rival Marquette

Arpan Das, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2016
National Merit Semifinalist announced

National Merit Semifinalist announced

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
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.

[Photo] Field Hockey loses in a heart breaker to Villa

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2016
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[Photo] Charity Flag Football Showdown

September 16, 2016
Addie Balderston swings at a pitch against Eureka. She went 1-3, with a double, walk, strikeout and a stolen base. Lafayette ended up losing the game 10-3.

[Photo] Balderston swipes three bags in rout over Hazelwood West

Tyler Burnett, Sports Editor
September 15, 2016
Quarterback Ryan OConnell takes the snap against Lindbergh. After a rain delay on Friday, the Lancers finished the game against the Flyers on Saturday, winning 56-9.

[Photo] Lafayette takes on Eureka in intense rivalry match

Arpan Das, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2016
Newsweek recognizes Lafayette as one of the best in America

Newsweek recognizes Lafayette as one of the best in America

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
September 3, 2016
Sharing through Google Drive

Sharing through Google Drive

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
August 31, 2016
2016 Legend available for pickup

2016 Legend available for pickup

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
August 15, 2016
Jessica Smith (18) takes control of the ball in a game against Parkway South.

[Photo] Smith ready to lead team to victory

Tyler Burnett, Sports Reporter
May 17, 2016
Maria Johnson (25) outruns a MICDS player while cradling the ball.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse having spectacular season

April 26, 2016
Will Stonecipher (left) fights for a rebound in a game against rival Eureka.

[Photo] Stonecipher’s 21 points lift Lafayette over Parkway West to place fifth at Parkway West tournament

Tyler Burnett, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2016
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