Technology in library assists teachers, raises questions
February 28, 2010 • Teresa Avila, Reporter
Filed under News
While the renovated library has been open to students and staff for the past few months, the finishing touches have only recently been added. Three SMART Boards and a flat screen TV have been installed as part of the new library bond issue. “All of the new libraries are getting the same features,”... Read more »
Colleges still visiting LHS for senior students
February 28, 2010 • Mina Yu, Online Managing Editor
Filed under Top Stories
For students who have not scheduled college visits or would like to learn more about other colleges, the College Center is still holding more college visits for students to attend. Counselors or admission staff members from each college lead a informational session followed by a time of Q and As where... Read more »
Prop 5 seeks to improve classrooms, technology
February 28, 2010 • Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
On April 6, Rockwood residents will vote on Proposition 5, a $55 million, no-tax increase bond issue. A special Bond Issue Committee, made up of staff, community members and representative parents from each Rockwood school, designed the proposition which focuses on five SMART priority areas: Safety... Read more »
Students can now earn honor cords for community service
February 26, 2010 • Leanne Beasley, Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
Graduation cords are what make certain students stand out from the rest. During the 2008-2009 school year, talk of a community service honor cord surfaced as more and more students began to reach out to their communities. The idea was proposed by AFJROTC Colonel Mike Berenc, language arts teacher Tracy... Read more »
PA School District allegedly uses issued laptops to ‘spy’ on students
February 26, 2010 • Courtney McBay, Editor in Chief
Filed under News
The Lower Merion School District in Pennsylvania issued laptop computers to its students. In order to take one of these computers home, students’ families had to purchase insurance and sign an “Acceptable-Use” Agreement, which informed the users of the district’s ability to monitor the computer’s... Read more »
Lancers face Parkway South for District championship
February 25, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
After a 60-47 win over Washington in the Feb. 24 District semifinal, the Lancers will face Parkway South in the championship game on Feb. 26. The game will be a rematch of Lafayette’s Feb. 16 overtime win over the Patriots. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Eureka High School.
SLCC offers workshops for college-bound students
February 25, 2010 • Mina Yu, Online Editor
Filed under News
For college-bound juniors and seniors, two free workshops are being offered at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood (STLCC) located on 2645 Generations Drive, Wildwood, MO 63040. On March 4, Thursday, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. a conference on the A+ program will be presented by St. Louis Communuity’s College... Read more »
Review: Shutter Island
February 25, 2010 • Maddie Johnson, Reporter
Filed under Reviews
Movie-goers looking for a suspenseful, mind-blowing, dramatic thriller to keep them on the edge of their seats needn’t look any further. Based off of a novel by Dennis Lehane, Shutter Island, a film by Martin Scorsese, was released Feb. 19. With a plot twist that will leave the audience stunned, Scorsese... Read more »
Many scholarship deadlines for seniors approaching
February 25, 2010 • Mina Yu, Online Editor
Filed under News
With scholarship deadlines approaching fast, the College Center has creates a list of local and private scholarships for seniors to apply for. Many scholarships require an official transcript, a counselor’s signature, letters of recommendation, etc. All of this information requires the assistance... Read more »
Pinney’s ‘dream come true’
February 24, 2010 • Kara Campbell, Campus Editor
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
The crowd chanted, “Kelly, Kelly” and “Put Kelly in” until 1:45 was left on the clock at the Lady Lancer Senior Night basketball game on Feb. 13. After three years of serving as the team manager, senior Kelly Pinney who has Down Syndrome, was given her chance to shine. Before the game even started,... Read more »
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