With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.

Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation

Zosia Paciorek, Theo Koury, Darby Morel, Rishit Sohaney, and Maddy Cox

May 14, 2025

Crestview Middle School

Class of 2025 graduate CJ Woode and Crestview Middle seventh grade teacher Brianna Mccolgan on their favorite memories and advice for the future.

Rockwood Valley Middle School

Left to Right: Class of 2025 graduate Oluwatose Toriola, teacher Kyle Gilhaus, Class of 2025 graduates Madeline Manternach and Maddie Powell talk about their past memories with. Gilhaus is a traveling orchestra teacher for Babler Elementary and Rockwood Valley Middle.

Wildwood Middle School

The Class of 2025 students who attended Wildwood Middle School walk through the hallways one final time.

Babler Elementary School

Class of 2025 graduate Gina Rattini talks with Babler Elementary first grade teacher Cara Moore about seeing each other again after a long time.

Ellisville Elementary School

Class of 2025 graduate Abby Scott and Ellisville Elementary third grade teacher Kim Schaedler on their favorite memories and advice for the future.

Chesterfield Elementary School

Class of 2025 graduate Hogan Nolley (right) and his two younger brothers, Baker (middle) and Hudson (left) talk about Hogan’s future plans after graduation.

Green Pines Elementary School

Class of 2025 graduates Grace Doherty and Evan Sommer reflect on their favorite memories with Green Pines Elementary fifth grade teacher Talayna Marco before she retires.

From being a student in the club to working there as an employee, Class of 2025 graduate Ava Steele speaks on her involvement in Adventure Club over the years. Her employer, Sandy Frazier, and some of Steele’s students reflect on their memories with Steele and their feelings about her graduating.

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Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief

As a member of StuPub, I get to pursue my writting passion and work with like-minded people. Being part of StuPub has taught me a lot about not just writing, but leadership skills, critical thinking, and being able to problem solve! Grade: Junior Pronouns: She/Her Years on Staff: 3 Hobbies: Tennis and music. Favorite Quote: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”- Oscar Wilde

Theo Koury, Reporter

I enjoy being on Lafayette Student Publications because we are a family and we all push each other to be successful day after day.

Grade: Sophomore Pronouns: He/Him Hobbies: Anything football, music, friends and family. Years on Staff: 2 Favorite Quote: “If it’s flipping hamburgers at McDonald’s, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do you have to master your craft.” -Snoop Dogg

Darby Morel, Reporter

I am on StuPub because the program gives me the opportunity to always be around sports, improve my people skills, and encounter new experiences. Grade: Sophomore Pronouns: She/Her Years on Staff: 1 Hobbies: Watching sports (specifically soccer), photography, videography, watching movies/tv shows. Favorite Quote: “Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing” – Ted Lasso

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter

StuPub has allowed me to learn many great things. Grade: Junior Pronouns: He/Him Years on Staff: 2.5 Hobbies: Soccer, reading, running and listening to music. Favorite Quote: “Work smarter not harder.”

Maddy Cox, Lancer Feed Editor In Chief

I’ve always loved writing but it wasn’t until I joined the newspaper staff that I developed a passion for journalistic newswriting. Sharing the stories of those too scared to share their own and breaking the news important to our community is an incredible feeling I am always pursuing. Grade: Senior Pronouns: She/Her Years on Staff: 3 Hobbies: Reading, writing, watching horror movies, playing with dogs and doom scrolling on any and all social media. Favorite Quote: “And as he stares into the sky, there are twice as many stars as usual.” – Laura Gilpin’s poem “Two-Headed Calf”

Maddie Roberts, Legend Photo Editor

I get to have freedom with my photography, and I also enjoy being able to hang out with my friends on staff while still being productive throughout productions. Grade: Sophomore Pronouns: She/Her Years on Staff: 1 Hobbies: Photography, watching baseball and driving. Favorite Quote: “60% of the time, it works every time.“- Brian Fantana

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