Injuries to test football team in quest for Conference crown
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 30, 2010
At 2-3, the Lancers are still within striking distance of their goal to win a Suburban West championship. Although their 2-2 Conference record is only good for fifth place at the moment, they are just two games behind Eureka at the top of the standings. A soft upcoming schedule should allow the team... Read more »
Rockwood announces 2010 National Merit Commended Scholars
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 30, 2010
From the class of 2011, 37 Rockwood seniors have qualified for the Commended level of National Merit. Scholars were chosen based on qualifying 2009 PSAT scores from their junior year. Around 34,000 students reached this level nationwide, representing the top 5 percent of all students who entered. Although... Read more »
Picture of the Week: 10 Minute Limit?
September 30, 2010
Parents wait in line to see their child’s teachers on Sep 29, the final night of conferences.
Field hockey remains confident despite being handed first loss
Dominic Corvington, Reporter
September 29, 2010
On Sept. 27, the girls field hockey team received its first loss of the season against Ursuline. The Lancers were defeated 2-3, ending an eight-game winning streak that lasted since the season opener. Still, the team remains in second place in the Suburban West behind U. City, going a perfect 5-0... Read more »
Girls golf looks to break dominance of private schools
Sean McIntyre, Reporter
September 29, 2010
With private schools dominating the high school golf world, the Lancers once again threaten to do big things on the course. The team remains unbeaten after winning the Conference tournament on Sept. 27. They are led by senior Kelly Lamarche, juniors Clair Norfleet and Maddie Van House and sophomore... Read more »
Recent streak boosts softball in Conference standings
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 29, 2010
Compared to recent years, the girls softball team has put together a rather average season. As of Sept. 27, the Lady Lancers were just 13-10. But they have played better than their record would indicate, with four of those losses coming against teams with better records. And they have shined in some... Read more »
Glennon, Superfans hope to increase game attendance
Hannah Boxerman, Reporter
September 29, 2010
The sun shined, the music blared, the grill sizzled and smiles lit up the faces of all present at the Superfans tailgate before the Sept. 24 home football game. However, the faces were few. The Superfans have noted a marked decrease in fan attendance both at football games and their pre-game... Read more »
Trying to be the best may interfere with the pursuit of happiness
Alicia Mestre, News Editor
September 29, 2010
The other day, I was simply chatting with my friend about life in general. The topic of the future came up, and I happened to be surprised by her statements. She told me that she was going to major in one of two things, simply because she was good at them. That seemed innocent enough, but when I asked... Read more »
Uphoff rehabilitates children with help from horses
Alicia Mestre, News Editor
September 29, 2010
Many students work part time at standard jobs such as grocery and apparel stores, or fast food. But, junior Abby Uphoff works somewhere unique where she can combine her passion for animals and her need to help others. Q: Where do you work? A: Equine Assisted Therapy. Q: What got you interested in... Read more »
Cross country surges full speed ahead toward end of season
Maddie Johnson, Feature Editor
September 29, 2010
The cross country team continues to experience success in each of its meets, with promising finishes from top varsity runners. In the Stan Nelson Invitational on Sept. 11, the girls placed first, and the boys placed fifth. Sophomore Jessy Maddox took first in the girls varsity division with a time of... Read more »
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