Technology in library assists teachers, raises questions
Teresa Avila, Reporter
February 28, 2010
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
Mina Yu, Online Managing Editor
February 28, 2010
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
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
February 28, 2010
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 »
Lancers face Parkway South for District championship
Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
February 25, 2010
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.
Review: Shutter Island
Maddie Johnson, Reporter
February 25, 2010
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
Mina Yu, Online Editor
February 25, 2010
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’
Kara Campbell, Campus Editor
February 24, 2010
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 »
Students and staff invited to Culinary Open House
Grace Bueckendorf, Reporter
February 24, 2010
The Lafayette community is invited to observe what the Lafayette Culinary Program has been up to this year through the first Culinary Open House. The free Open House is scheduled to take place on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. in Room 109, and is open to the community, Lafayette staff, Board of Education members... Read more »
Junior twirler enjoys playing with fire
Saba Bajwa, Legend Staff
February 24, 2010
It all started two years ago, when junior Jaime Andrae found a hobby that would become a big part of her life. After watching someone perform a fire twirling act, she was intrigued. “I saw a friend do it and just picked it up,” Andrae said. Ever since then, she practices by twirling fire and lights,... Read more »
Black, Early place for Lafayette at State wrestling meet
Ian Bernstein, Asst. Sports Editor
February 24, 2010
After having 10 wrestlers qualify for the State Championship at the University of Missouri -Coumbia, Lafayette finished with two wrestlers placing in the Top Ten. Senior Andy Early and junior Kyle Black brought home honors for the Lancers. Early placed second in his 171-pound weight class, losing... Read more »
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