Thursday, May 17/ Friday, May 18:

Zero Hour-7:08  -8:10 a.m.

Monday, May 21:

5th Hour- 8:16 a.m. -10:16 a.m. (normal classes follow on short schedule)

Dismissal- 3:05 p.m.

Tuesday, May 22:

1st Hour- 8:16 a.m.

2nd Hour- 10:26 a.m.

Dismissal- 12:26 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23:

3rd Hour-8:16 a.m.

4th Hour- 10:26 a.m.

Dismissal- 12:26 p.m.

Thursday, May 24:

6th Hour- 8:16 a.m.

7th Hour- 10:26 a.m.

Dismissal- 12:26 a.m.

For those students who need to make-up a final exam due to absence or other personal reasons may arrange a time with their teacher between May 29- June 1.

Seniors: Anytime during the week of May 14-18.

Juniors: Tuesday, May 15 during second hour.

Sophomores: Monday, May 14 during sixth hour.

Freshman: Monday, May 14 during second hour.

During these times, lockers must be cleaned and all non-essential items must be taken home. Administrators will check to be sure lockers are adequately clean.

However, when asked about these rumors, Principal John Shaughnessy said, “There are no dress code changes for next year.”

The rumors stated that students would no longer be allowed to wear some of the following clothing items: Ugg boots, yoga pants, Nike running shorts and sweatshirts.

“I thought [the rumors] were ridiculous and they really freaked me out. I wear Nike shorts all the time and it didn’t make sense that they were going to ban them,” junior Ali Steele said.

Some students say the rumor started in Eureka, while others claim some middle schools have already implemented the new rules. No matter where the rumors started, however, they are not accurate and do not concern Lafayette.

All second-semester students may exempt one final in which they are earning an A at the time of the final.

Students in AP classes are exempt from finals if they are earning a non-weighted B, and have taken the AP exam. Seniors are exempt from all finals in classes in which they are earning at least a 90%.

Forms must be returned to grade level offices by 4 p.m. on May 16, and a list of exempt students will be posted outside of the offices on May 18.

According to the Relay for Life home page, “Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.”

Lafayette has its own team participating at Relay for Life alongside 48 other Rockwood teams.

This is not the first year the Lafayette staff have been a part of this race. According to team member and retired Lafayette math teacher Sue Curtis,  it is the fifth year LHS has been part of this event which has been going on for 12 years.

The 21 members of the Lafayette team will take turns walking the Rockwood Summit track to help raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.

The team captain, guidance secretary Donna Hagemeier, will camp overnight and continue walking.

Although the team name is “Lafayette Faculty and Staff,” anyone who wants to join can contact Hagemeier. However, students under 18, will need a signed permission form.

If you want to be a part of this event but you don’t want to necessarily walk the track, there are many volunteer opportunities at the event such as handing out water or directing traffic.

Along with walking the track, the team has been raising money as a part of their donation to the American Cancer Society.

The teams’ goal is $4,000 and so far the team has raised a total of $2,309.25 by doing various activities. One of these such activities was holding a bake sale for staff members on May 4.

Curtis and retired math teacher Cindy Slama made treats including  gooey butter cookies and other assorted pastries. In addition Einstein’s bagels donated items.

Also, Friday, May 11 is Rockwood “Power of Purple Day.” Students and staff are encouraged to wear purple to increase support and awareness of Rockwood’s Relay For Life event.

Anyone interested in more information about Rockwood’s Replay for Life can visit the website at www.relayforlife.org/rockwoodmo.

Senior Finals:

Exams are May 11 for all Zero Hour classes.

After that, standard class finals are as follows:
May 15: 6th and 7th Hour
May 16: 3rd, 4th and 5th
May 17: 1st and 2nd

Blocked classes are as follows:
May 15: 3rd and 7th
May 16: 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th
May 17: 1st Hour final

Seniors must attend the classes they are taking the final in, until the final is complete.

Honor Cords:
Honor cords are being handed out to students who meet the qualifications for each department. Check outside the deparment hallways for your name to be on the list. If you beleieve you should have gotten an honor cord but don’t see your name, ask the department head teacher and have them go over the qualifications with you. Honor cords will be worn during graduation.

Graduation Practice:
Graduation practice will be held in the Back Gym at 8:30 a.m. on May 18. Seniors will do a quick run through of the ceremony and will also receive their cap and gowns. Each senior will be given 10 graduation tickets to give to family and friends. The Senior Magazine will also be distributed at the practice.

Graduation:
Graduation will be held at 7 p.m. on May 24 at the Chaifetz Arena. Seniors should arrive at 5:30 p.m. to practice and take pictures. All pictures should be completed before the ceremony starts because cap and gowns must be returned immediately after the ceremony. Seniors must turn in their cap and gowns in order to receive their diploma.

Senior Celebration:
This year Senior Celebration is being held at Chesterfield Sports Fusion. Celebration is on May 24-25. Check in begins at 11:00 p.m. and ends at midnight. A photo ID is required at check in. Celebration ends at 5 a.m. but if you need to leave earlier, a parent or guardian must come to check you out. Tickets can be purchased through May 21 for $70 and at the door for $90. Tennis shoes and socks are required to participate in celebration activities.

Students and teachers alike participated in the fun.

The dress-up days are as follows:

Wednesday, May 2- Twin Day

Thursday, May 3- Neon Day

Friday, May 4- Super Hero Day

Thursday Night Live is the students’ run off of Saturday Night Live (SNL), a very popular NBC show that requires actors to follow a very vague script and improvise the rest.

SNL turns current American culture and politics into a comedy spin and variety show.

Theater teacher Natasha Toro said, “It is set up just like Saturday Night live; we have a musical guest in between our skits.”

This production will be directed and organized by the Theatre III class. The students write, direct and preform in all of the skits being presented.

There will be a total of 10 skits and five different musical performances during the night.

“The kids have a blast doing this production and they are very excited about Thursday,” Toro said.

The students that are a part of this production are excited to be able to preform and for Senior Tom Unruh it will be his last preformance.

“I’m pretty excited about it, it should be a lot of fun and it will be my last performance so it will be a nice way to go out,” Unruh said.

If you, or your family is planning to attend you will be able to purchase tickets at the door for $3.

Raffle tickets will be on sale on Monday April 30 through Thursday May 4. Each ticket costs $5 and can be purhased during lunch or from Social Studies teacher Jay Buck any time during the day.

“We are working with a couple of our students who are doing a service project and we are raising money for the Joshua Chamberlain Society,” he said.

The charity raises money for severely wounded veterans.

“One [of these vets] has lost both of his arms and his legs and the government can provide assistance but they’re going to need more assistance in learning to drive and getting to their house,” Buck said.

The Joshua Chamberlain Society makes sure that these needs are met for severely wounded veterans.

According to Buck, the jersey was purchased by a parent. Students are encouraged to purchase raffle tickets and be entered into a drawing to win the jersey.