LHS Fall Sports Awards

Sean McIntyre, Reporter
December 25, 2010

The following athletes earned honors for their performance this fall. Information provided on the End of Season Reports filed by the coaches and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Boys Cross Country: All-Conference: senior Kurtis Harshman, sophomore Derek Legenzoff All-District: senior Kurtis Harshman, sophomore... Read more »

Board of Education revises, approves budget cut options

Maddie Henning, Reporter
December 25, 2010

At the Dec. 16 meeting, the Rockwood Board of Education discussed the budget cuts for the 2010 fiscal year (FY12). They made some changes and deletions to the proposed budget cuts in Option One and Option Two and included these two options in their direction to district administration. A design... Read more »

One ballet that could captivate anyone

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
December 25, 2010

Black Swan, the new drama starring Natalie Portman, was one of the best movies I have ever seen. Typically, I shy away from going to the movies often due to how expensive it is, plus I would rather watch a movie curled up on the couch at home. But, when I saw the trailer for this movie in November, I... Read more »

Video of the Week: Hidden Valley

December 22, 2010

Hidden Valley opened the season for skiing and snowboarding on Dec. 18. They plan to open the new tubing runs in late December. Check their website for details on hours and prices: www.hiddenvalleyski.com

How To: Dougie

Leanne Beasley, Feature Editor
December 20, 2010

The time has come and with it brings the ultimate answer to the most important question of this generation: Can you teach me how to Dougie? Cali Swag District’s 2010 hit Teach Me How to Dougie brought about yet another dance move that can be added to the evolution of dance. Glee‘s Harry Shum... Read more »

Custom cake shop gives new way to “Celebrate Life”

Maddie Henning, Reporter
December 20, 2010

The recently opened Celebrating Life Cake Boutique offers unique cake, cookie and cupcake designs for any occassion. The shop has created cakes for weddings, kids’ birthdays and other special occasions. Cookies and cupcakes are available in standard flavors or custom decorated. For something... Read more »

Head in the clouds? Get it back in the books!

Adam Harris, Entertainment Editor
December 20, 2010

With six more finals to go this weekend may be less about partying and more studying for a majority of students. No worries though, check out these five sites for brand new songs that will keep your head in the books. www.goodmusicallday.com Perfect combination of mash-ups, remixes, and original... Read more »

Wade uses passion for ceramics to de-stress

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
December 20, 2010

Junior Laura Wade has turned her love for clay into a hobby. She said, “I became interested in ceramics simply because I like playing with clay, and making art helps me relax.” Although Wade creates varies forms of artwork, she has a couple favorite styles. “I love making coil pots because I like... Read more »

Youngberg teaches herself to cut her, others’ hair

Chelsea Coleman, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2010

After years of watching her own hairstylists cutting her hair senior Emily Youngberg finally decided to pick up a pair of scissors on her own hair. “I started [cutting hair] in 7th Grade, but that was just because all the hairstylists I went to never cut my bangs how i wanted them [to be cut].... Read more »

LHS athletes reach their dreams with winter signings

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
December 18, 2010

On Dec. 15, a select group of Lafayette students took the first step toward their athletic futures. The eight athletes each play a different sport, but gathered in the Flex Hall for the common purpose of signing collegiate letters of intent. Following the annual tradition, Activities Director Steve... Read more »