The Royal Wedding received unnecessary attention

Nic Fears, Reporter
April 30, 2011

I’m just going to flat out say it. The Royal Wedding doesn’t hold the significance to afford the coverage it has obtained. That hit home when I was watching CNN a few days ago. The Anchor was speaking about the nine Americans killed by the Afghan police trainee they were working with when... Read more »

Video of the Week: College Signings

April 30, 2011

Another group of athletes got the chance to sign letters of intent for their colleges on April 13.

Modern day fairytale unfolds with royal wedding

Leanne Beasley, Managing Editor
April 29, 2011

Now, don’t get my early rising morning motives confused with obsession. I got up at 4:30 a.m. to witness the first royal wedding in almost thirty years. Yes, 4:30 a.m. I won’t sit here and tell you that the wedding was extravagant and head-over-heels exciting, because it wasn’t. However,... Read more »

AP Art History uses Zoo field trip for exam review

Kara Campbell
April 29, 2011

While all underclassmen were at school on April 27, the seniors took a field trip to the St. Louis Zoo, But for AP Art History students the trip was not just about looking at animals. Before the trip, they reviewed in the Commons and played the “statue game”. In this game the class split... Read more »

Boys lacrosse continues to gain strength

Maddie Johnson, Feature Editor
April 29, 2011

For the Lafayette boys lacrosse team, things just keep getting better and better. With strong team chemistry and quite a bit of talent, the boys have a current winning record of 7-3. “The past two years the team struggled to pull itself together, however this year we have done a great job playing... Read more »

Thursday Night Live will be held on Cinco De Mayo

Kelly Carpenter, Business Manager
April 29, 2011

Thursday Night Live had its first rehearsal on April 28 after school. The performance will be May 5, on Cinco de Mayo. Sophomore Haley Reynolds is performing in Thursday Night Live and this is her first year. Reynolds is participating in the skit called “Penelope’s Birthday.” “There isn’t... Read more »

STL Blues to visit Eureka High School

Mia Schenone, Entertainment Editor
April 29, 2011

Earlier in the year, the Rockwood School District was awarded a St. Louis Country Department of Health tobacco prevention grant. Rockwood has had success in initiating a tobacco prevention plan, new district tobacco policy and student-led prevention efforts. In recognition of this, St. Louis Blues Hockey... Read more »

Lancers dominate Parkway South, gain national recognition during winning streak

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
April 28, 2011

Both on and off the court, the Lafayette boys volleyball team has continued to rise in recent weeks. Following a hard-fought loss undefeated state powerhouse Oakville (18-0) on March 14, the Lancers have won nine straight matches and sit at 14-6-2 on the season. “We proved to ourselves [against... Read more »

Bednarek adopted from China

McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster
April 26, 2011

Every year, over120,000 children are adopted by families in the United States. In 1995, sophomore Ellie Bednarek was one of those children. When Bednarek was three months old she was adopted from China. “In China there’s a policy that parents can only have one child because... Read more »

Kuklo seizes the Lancer Award

Nic Fears, Reporter
April 26, 2011

The Lancer Award is one of the most prestigious awards that a senior can receive. With the title comes a 2,000 dollar scholarship for the recipient according to Associate Principal Dr. Tim Jones. The winner is selected via vote by the staff of the school among three nominees. This years winner was Timothy... Read more »