Design firms compete for rennovations to Gateway Arch grounds
April 30, 2010 • Grace Bueckendorf, Reporter
Filed under Top Stories
The St. Louis Arch is an international icon of America’s westward migration. As The Gateway to the West, the Arch naturally draws attention to St. Louis. The city plans to renovate the Arch grounds in order to integrate the city, the river, and the culture of St. Louis into the park grounds. As with... Read more »
Quill and Scroll receives new members
April 27, 2010 • Teresa Avila, Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Quill and Scroll Society, an organization that recognizes and rewards high school journalists has received five new members. Image staff members and seniors Rachel Brown, Courtney McBay and Mina Yu, as well as Legendstaff members and seniors Liz Desloge and Kelly Lacey were accepted into Quill... Read more »
Prom Planning
April 27, 2010
Filed under Multi-Media, Video
Ask Officer Helbig: Find a safe workplace
April 27, 2010 • Officer Ollie Helbig
Filed under Blog, Opinions
It is that time of year when students are thinking about working this summer, and with the current economic recession, jobs may be harder to find. Here are a few tips to avoid being “scammed” where your job or job search costs you more money than you earn. Also, you want to avoid working a job... Read more »
What I’m Reading: A book worth reading more than once
April 27, 2010 • Mina Yu, Online Editor
Filed under Features
Junior Anna Ruyle is currently reading Jude by Kate Morgenroth which she describes as a suspenseful and thrilling novel. Jude is the story of a young boy who goes through 15 years of life believing that his mother had abandoned him at birth. When his drug-dealing father is murdered, he is told that he... Read more »
NBA underdogs on the rise
April 26, 2010 • Dominic Corvington, Reporter
Filed under Blog, Opinions
As it is not shown through their current playoff records, many of the NBA’s underdog teams are on the hunt for a post-season run to prove that they can play with the best of them. On April 25, the Miami Heat were able to rebound from a 3-0 series deficit against the Boston Celtics as All-Star Dwayne... Read more »
Choir students take on Broadway music
April 26, 2010 • Alex West, Reporter
Filed under Features
The Lafayette Choirs are taking on the big stage. For their spring concert, they will sing songs from successful Broadway shows. Choir Director Michele Rodgers said, “I chose to do Broadway because it was just something fun and lighter to do.” She added, “I have a friend who is also a choir director... Read more »
Seniors selected for Glory of Missouri Awards
April 26, 2010 • Leanne Beasley, Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Glory of Missouri awards were announced for the 2009-2010 school year at Lafayette, honoring 14 seniors. The Glory of Missouri award is given by the Missouri State House of Representatives which recognizes seniors that best exemplify the 14 qualities that are engraved on the state capitol’s ceiling... Read more »
Welcome to St. Louis, Sam Bradford
April 26, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
Filed under Everyone's Got Game, Sports
“With the first pick in the 2010 NFL draft, the St. Louis Rams select quaterback Sam Bradford of Oklahoma University.” With that, Bradford has been handed keys to the NFL’s version of a family station wagon-or the lamest team in town. There’s a reason why the team plays inside,... Read more »
Rockwood will adminster ACT to all juniors free of charge
April 26, 2010
Filed under News, Top Stories
For most college admissions, students must take the ACT. Traditionally, the test is held on a Saturday and costs examinees $32. For the Class of 2012, however, the test will be free of charge to families. On April 27, 2011, Rockwood high schools will hold the ACT for juniors during the regular school... Read more »




