Students, teachers honored at Board of Education Awards
Jessica Zadoks, Campus Editor
November 18, 2011
The Rockwood Board of Education Awards for outstanding achievements took place Thursday, Nov. 17 at Crestview Middle School. Students from across the distrist were given awards for outstanding performances in Fine Arts, Athletics and Academics. The Lafayette varsity tennis, field hockey, boys... Read More
The DOs and DON’Ts of a St. Louis winter
Jessica Zadoks, Campus Editor
November 18, 2011
I have lived in Wildwood, MO for 15 of my 17 years, and if I have learned anything, it’s that there are many ins and outs to surviving the winter season. When it nears that time of year, students must game up and be prepared for anything. However, if you just moved here, or are somehow... Read More
LHS implements new assigned parking policy for students
Jessica Zadoks, Campus & Community Editor
August 7, 2011
As a new change for the 2011-2012 school year, students who purchase parking passes will be assigned a permanent parking space at registration. The pass costs $180, and students will have the opportunity to choose their desired lot upon purchasing the pass. Renaissance students will have... Read More
AP Studio Art Show displays student art
Jessica Zadoks, Campus and Community Life Editor
May 16, 2011
At the AP Show on Thursday May 12, AP Art Studio students displayed artwork they made throughout the year. AP Art Studio student Charlie Zimmerman said, “AP Art Studio I students show the work they made this year, and AP Art Studio II kids get to show work from the past two years.” The... Read More
Rightler describes life as a senior
Jessica Zadoks, Campus and Community Life Editor
May 2, 2011
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, seniors have more on their mind than ever before. While some slack and let the senioritis finally take over, others are busily preparing for life beyond LHS. lhsimage asks Senior Heather Rightler about life as a senior eagerly anticipating freedom... Read More
Community service has students “Bankin’ for Bagels” for a cause
Jessica Zadoks, Campus Life and Community Editor
May 2, 2011
The Community Service class is sponsoring a fundraiser during lunch during the week of May 2-6 to benefit victims of the recent storms and tornados in the St. Louis area. The fundraiser, called “Dunkin’ for Donuts” and “Bankin’ for Bagels” allows students... Read More
Students take a stand without speaking in Day of Silence
Jessica Zadoks, Campus and Community Editor
April 15, 2011
Today, April 15, students are taking a stand and participating in the National Day of Silence. This event is sponsored by the national organization Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) to raise awareness for the harassment and bullying of gay, lesbian and bisexual teens. Participating... Read More
Alternate schedule for April 27 school day for ACT
Jessica Zadoks, Campus and Community Editor
April 14, 2011
On April 27, the Junior Class will participate in a district-wide administered ACT exam. As a result, each other grade will have an alternate schedule for the day. Seniors will be taking a field trip to the St. Louis Zoo. They will leave at the start of the school day and return at 1 p.m. to... Read More
Science Olympiad places 3rd in Regionals, advances to State
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
March 3, 2011
On Feb. 26, the LHS Science Olympiad team competed at Regionals at Lindenwood University. They achieved an overall ranking of third place, which qualified them to advance to State. The team, along with three other teams from Regionals, will move on to compete in the State competition at Mizzou... Read More
“Never Say Never” converts non-Beliebers
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
February 23, 2011
Although I by no means would consider myself to have ‘Bieber Fever’, Justin Bieber’s movie Never Say Never actually far exceeded my expectations. Going into the theater, I expected to see a million teenage girls crying over Justin Bieber on screen while he sang cheesy pop songs... Read More
Here’s the lowdown: Upcoming events
Jessica Zadoks, Advertising Manager
January 25, 2011
Student Council (STUCO) is sponsoring the American Red Cross blood drive on Jan. 28 in the Gym. The Freshman Class of 2014 is sponsoring the annual Winter Carnival on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Freshmen students will host a variety of carnival games and activities. Admission is... Read More
Second-hand stores offer ways to save and earn cash
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
January 24, 2011
In this economy, no one wants to spend more than they have to. Second-hand stores like Goodwill, Plato’s Closet and Play It Again Sports offer an economical way for teens to get what they need for less. At Goodwill, you can purchase both new and second-hand clothes, appliances, electronics... Read More
ROSE Award nominations taking place through Jan. 26
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
January 11, 2011
Each year, the Rockwood School District presents a Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education (ROSE) award to staff and volunteers that have impacted Rockwood students and the school community during the year. The 2010-2011 school year marks the 22ndyear for the ROSE award. According to the... Read More
Bush uses Project 365 to create a year of memories
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
January 10, 2011
This year, junior Emily Bush has made a unique New Year’s resolution: to take a picture of something in her life every day and post it online. The idea, called Project 365, gained popularity on Facebook. Bush said, “I got this idea from other people that had done it before me, and I thought... 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... Read More
New club LASA will celebrate Asian cultures
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
December 11, 2010
The first meeting of the Lafayette Asian Student Alliance (LASA) took place Dec. 9. The meeting took place in sponsor Jay Buck’s room, Room 122, at 3:10 p.m. and was open to all students , regardless of ethincity. The first meeting focused on member introductions and setting goals for the... Read More
Education Week spotlights our staff
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
November 16, 2010
Nov. 14 kicked off the 89th annual American Education Week to 20, celebrating quality public education from kindergarten through college. The National Education Association (NEA) upholds the tag line: Great Public School: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility. The message reflects the calling... Read More
LHS celebrates National Gaming Day @ Your Library
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
November 9, 2010
On Friday Nov. 12, the LHS library is sponsoring “National Gaming Day @ Your Library.” This is the first year that the event has been held. It was created by American Library Association as a way to get teens and young adults to come to the library and see all that it has to offer. The... Read More
Lee becomes master at solving classic Rubik’s Cube puzzle
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
November 8, 2010
With over 350 million sold worldwide, the Rubik’s Cube is widely considered the most popular toy of all time. The classic game celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and it continues to puzzle players of all ages. The 3 inch by 3 inch cube consists of red, yellow, white, green, blue... Read More
Hot Links: Preparing for the Winter Season
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
October 25, 2010
With the winter weather approaching, students must find ways to stay warm. These five websites offer various tips and tricks on surviving winter in West County. http://www.snuggiefanclub.com/?gclid=CKGcz6734aQCFQy8KgodMH-TKw Beatthe cold weather with a warm Snuggie, now available in stylish... Read More
Flaherty takes daily photo to show progression of time
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
October 18, 2010
While the after-school ritual of most students consists of watching TV and surfing the web, junior Conor Flaherty has a more unique hobby. Now, Flaherty has turned his hobby into art. Every day for about the past 250 days, Flaherty has taken a picture of himself. He then compiles the photos... Read More
STAR Drunk-u-Drama teaches vivid, valuable lesson
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
October 17, 2010
Supporting Teens At Risk (STAR) and The Metro West Fire Protection District teamed up for a presentation to illustrate the disastrous effects of drinking and driving. The presentation, titled Drunk-u-Drama, took place on Oct. 13. It was a simulated car crash involving students under the influence... Read More
Rockwood announces 2010 National Merit Commended Scholars
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 30, 2010
From the class of 2011, 37 Rockwood seniors have qualified for the Commended level of National Merit. Scholars were chosen based on qualifying 2009 PSAT scores from their junior year. Around 34,000 students reached this level nationwide, representing the top 5 percent of all students who entered. Although... Read More
LHS, MHS softball to play for a cure
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 27, 2010
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Lafayette and Marquette girls softball teams will face off to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure. The game will take place on Sept. 28 at the Ellisville Athletic Association. Junior varsity will play... Read More
Sarah’s Cake Shop offers tasty treats on the go
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 27, 2010
Previously a café, Sarah’s Bake Shop has relocated and redesigned. They now specialize in catering and baked goods, and offer a variety of treats. Sarah’s creates custom cakes for both weddings and other occasions. They also have a variety of cupcakes featuring custom designs. The cupcakes... Read More
McAndrew brings Spanish culture home
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 13, 2010
Junior Connor McAndrew grew up in Missouri, but moved to Spain with his family during his seventh grade year, where he attended an international school. Last year, he moved back to the U.S. lhsimage.com asks what life was like across the Atlantic. Q: How was you school in Spain different... Read More
LHS College Info Night guides students in college selection process
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 6, 2010
The LHS College Information Night will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 7-9 p.m. “The main purpose of the College Information Night is to give students the opportunity to meet admission representatives from various colleges and gather information about colleges they are interested in,”... Read More
NHS officers chosen for 2010-2011
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
May 19, 2010
The National Honor Society (NHS) officers have been chosen for the 2010-2011 school year. Voting took place at all three lunch shifts Monday-Friday last week. NHS sponsor AnnMarie Gilman said, “All current NHS members had the opportunity to vote. We received about 57 ballots this year.” The... Read More
10 links to cure summer boredom
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
May 17, 2010
As the school year comes to an end, students are eagerly awaiting freedom. But for some, the boredom of summer will strike quickly. So when you get tired of spending every week at Six Flags or the Chesterfield Mall, check out these sites to add some variety to your summer days. City Museum: http://www.citymuseum.org/home.asp If... Read More
Summer homework causes vacation stress
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
May 12, 2010
It’s official: summer is almost here. With only two weeks of classes and a week of finals left in the 2009-2010 school year, everyone is eagerly awaiting the freedom of vacation. But for most students, that freedom comes at a cost. There may not be a test to study... Read More
Asian Center provides cultural opportunities
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
April 26, 2010
In the basement of the Daniel Boone Library, the Asian Center provides opportunities for the St. Louis County’s local Asian population to access books, periodicals, videos and references in a variety of languages. Languages include Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean and Indian. Materials... Read More
Pulp literary magazine available May 6
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
April 22, 2010
This year’s Pulp Literary Magazine features creative writing and artwork submitted by students and staff. Entries include poetry, journal entries, fiction stories, drawings, song lyrics and graphic design work. Tracy Gladden, language arts teacher and Pulp sponsor said, “This year, over... Read More
California considers legalizing marijuana
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
April 5, 2010
In California, an effort to legalize marijuana has gained enough signatures to be placed on the state’s November 2010 ballot. If passed, the law would allow adults 21 years and older to purchase up to one ounce of marijuana without a prescription. Also, it would allow residents to cultivate... Read More
How does Rockwood spend its money?
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
March 14, 2010
With the current economic situation, Rockwood School District has been addressing where to trim its budet. While the district states its main goal is to improve student academic achievement despite the tough economic times, they have reduced the budget by about $3.5 million this year and continue... Read More
Student Publications staffs earn top honors
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
March 14, 2010
On March 8, Student Publications staff members attended the Sponsors of School Publications Spring Conference at Webster University. There, students listened to guest speakers from professional area media and attended workshops to improve their journalism skills. In addition, results from the... Read More
Prop 5 seeks to improve classrooms, technology
Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
February 28, 2010
On April 6, Rockwood residents will vote on Proposition 5, a $55 million, no-tax increase bond issue. A special Bond Issue Committee, made up of staff, community members and representative parents from each Rockwood school, designed the proposition which focuses on five SMART priority areas: Safety... Read More