The Saint Louis Zoo: Expanding MORE!
Delaney Eyermann, Reporter
May 20, 2013
As a child, going to the zoo seems magical and bewildering, like so many other childhood fascinations. However, unlike most of our adolescent interests, the zoo remains an enchanting place where our imagination meets reality. With nearly 18,000 animals to see and famous attractions like the Zooline Railroad,... Read more »
The Voice comes to St. Louis
Maggie McDaniel, Reporter
May 16, 2013
The TV show The Voice will hold open call auditions in St. Louis on July 20 through the 21 for singers 15 years old (before June 17) and older. Performers under 18 will need a parent or guardian to complete a permission form as well as accompnay them to their audition. Requirements for the auditioning are... Read more »
National Merit finalists to use Pfizer scholarships to succeed
Zoe Scala, Reporter
May 16, 2013
This year, four students in the Rockwood District received Pfizer company sponsored scholarships, to be used at the college of the recipient’s choosing. Three out of these four go to Lafayette, seniors Seth Ludwig, Daniel Martin and David Wang. They all received stipends from Pfizer, either in the... Read more »
Documentary crew visits Lafayette’s Be The Change
Abby Howard, Reporter
May 14, 2013
Last Wednesday, May 8, the film crew for the documentary The Walking Man arrived at Lafayette to talk to group members of Be The Change. The documentary was about Mark Norwine, a man who had been dealing with a misdiagnosed illness his entire life, when he walked across Missouri on the Katy Trail. On... Read more »
Power outage causes a modified schedule
Katie Blackstone, Webmaster
May 13, 2013
After a power surge caused a loss of power for half the school, 3rd Hour was skipped while the admistration assessed the situation. The school schedule has now been modified for the rest of the afternoon. It is as follows: 3rd Hour: 12:26-1:01 5th Hour: 1:07-1:42 6th Hour: 1:48-2:22 7th Hour: 2:28-3:05 Originally... Read more »
Lafayette students given opportunity to apprentice with professionals
Maggie McDaniel, Reporter
May 6, 2013
This summer, selected high school students will participate in the Summer Research Scientists Program. Of the 90 students in Missouri who have been chosen, six have been selected from Lafayette High School. The selected students include sophomore Katriella Lumbantobing and juniors Katherine Huang,... Read more »
AP Exams: stressful but important
Delaney Eyermann, Reporter
May 5, 2013
For many, the Advanced Placement (AP) exams can be a source of stress and anxiety. The pressure of having to pass a huge test in order to receive college credit can cause students to worry, and the idea of taking such a long and vigorous AP course throughout the year and not passing the culminating... Read more »
Nisha Patel to become principal of Crestview
Abby Howard, Reporter
May 3, 2013
On July 1, 2013, Associate Principal Nisha Patel will officially become the principal of Crestview Middle School. “I knew Crestview was an amazing school with amazing staff and outstanding students,” Patel said about applying for the principal opening at the Rockwood middle school. “I wanted to... Read more »
12 Superior ratings given to Lafayette students at State Solo and Ensemble Festival
Abby Howard, Reporter
May 3, 2013
Last Saturday, April 27, choir, band and orchestra students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Columbia, Missouri. At Solo and Ensemble, students can either perform by themselves or in a group as they try to achieve a ‘1’, or a Superior rating, from independent judges critiquing... Read more »
Orchestra to unite cultures this summer with trip to Italy
Maggie McDaniel, Reporter
May 1, 2013
This summer, 31 Concert and Chamber orchestra students will have the opportunity to travel and perform across Italy together from June 10-17. “First we plan on going to go and do some concerts in different cities and then afterwards we plan on going sightseeing in all the cities that we are going to,”... Read more »
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