Text and Drive Simulator encourages safe driving
April 27, 2012
On Thursday, April 26, a texting and driving simulator was set up in the Commons during lunch. A golf cart was placed in the center of the room and a projecter projected a driving scenario onto a sheet hung on the stage. Students were able to sit in the golf cart and pretend to text while attempting... Read more »
Thursday Night Live auditions require wide range of acting skills
Brendan Donahue, Reporter
April 25, 2012
This Thursday, April 26, the Lafayette Theater Company will hold auditions for their next production, Thursday Night Live. Auditions are from 3:15-4:20 p.m. in the Theater. When asked what she looks for in auditions, Drama teacher Natasha Toro said, “They have to be able to improv, or think... Read more »
2012 Spring concerto concert to take place April 26
Karre Wagner, Reporter
April 25, 2012
This year’s concerto concert will be Thursday, April 26. The concert will be in the Lafayette Theatre at 7 p.m. Along with the orchestra playing the two soloists will be featured as well. When asked about it, Joe Gutowski Orchestra teacher said, “We have two student soloists on the concert who are... Read more »
Teachers to work at McDonald’s as Renaissance program fundraiser
McKayla Treat and Grace Bueckendorf, Asst. Webmaster and Webmaster
April 25, 2012
Many students hold part-time jobs at fast food restaurants, but no one ever thinks about teachers working behind the counter in such a position. However, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, staff from Lafayette will work at McDonald’s to raise money for the Renaissance program. 15 percent... Read more »
LHS Band Benefit at Surf Dogs Grill
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
April 20, 2012
This Sunday, April 22, Surf Dogs Grill & Key Lime Pie Co. will be hosting a benefit for the Lafayette Band. From 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., the restaurant will be serving specialty “Dogs,” Burgers and Sandwiches and their specialty Key Lime Pie. Surf Dogs Grill will also be offering music and patio... Read more »
Guitar Festival to take place April 20
Paige Antolik, Reporter
April 19, 2012
Friday April 20, Lafayette will be hosting a Guitar Festival to showcase students’ musical talents. The festival is a chance for all of the guitar groups at Lafayette to perform, according to Traci Bolton, a music teacher. “There are three groups here at Lafayette. We have an ensemble... Read more »
Junior Class to take ACT on April 24
Katie Blackstone
April 19, 2012
On April 24, all juniors will take the district-wide ACT during school hours. Assistant Principal Matt Dieckhaus explained how important it was for all Rockwood students to take the ACT. “We wanted to be able to collect data for 100 percent of our students. Before Lafayette only had data on 85 percent,... Read more »
2nd Annual Peter Navarro Scholarship BBQ to honor RSD’s fallen heroes
Brendan Donahue, Reporter
April 18, 2012
Saturday, April 21, Lafayette’s Junior Air Force ROTC (AFJROTC) will host a benefit BBQ to honor former Rockwood students that have lost their lives serving our country. “This is a great way to honor past fallen warriors that gave their life protecting our rights,” Sophmore Cadet Josh... Read more »
Drive One 4UR School fundraiser a success
Grace Bueckendorf, Maddie Henning, Webmasters
April 18, 2012
On Saturday, amidst the rainy weather, the Renaissance fundraiser, Ford’s Drive One 4UR School attracted much traffic. Lafayette Renaissance teamed up with Bo Beuckman Ford in order to give students and community members the opportunity to test drive one of Ford’s new vehicles. In return Ford has... Read more »
2012-2013 Class Officers
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
April 18, 2012
Sophomore President: Kathrine Trout Vice President: Lauren Hackmiller Secretary: Jack Rogan Treasurer: Lillian Wu Junior President: Jenna Williams Vice President: Keena Patel Secretary: Eimi Harris Treasurer: Madeline Rose Senior President: LeAnna Cates Vice President: Meghan Laarman Secretary: Lauren... Read more »
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