EOC Exam Schedule
Molly White, Reporter
April 17, 2012
Starting on Apr. 30, End of Course Exams (EOC’s) will commence at Lafayette. These exams are mandated and only certain classes will be taking them. In the math department, Two-year Algebra 1, Part 2; Algebra 1; and SSD Math 2 will take an EOC. ... Read More
Cross Country advances to State meet
Molly White, Reporter
November 3, 2011
The class four Lafayette Cross Country team will be running at the State meet on Nov. 5. On the boys side, the three that advanced on to Sectionals will also move on to the State meet. This includes juniors Jordan West, Derek Legenzoff and Derek Albright. West placed 18th at Sectionals, while... Read More
Flu shots available Tuesday at Lafayette
Molly White, Reporter
October 10, 2011
Whether you get it for the sparkly band aid, the protection or because your mom made you, everyone gets shots. They’re a necessary part of maintaining your health and building your immune system. So ready or not, flu shots are right around the corner. School nurse Sue Brennan said, “Flu... Read More
ROTC kicks off 8th annual clothing drive
Molly White, Reporter
September 28, 2011
For the eighth consecutive year a clothing drive will be held at Lafayette through Oct. 26. Donations will go to the St. Patrick’s Homeless Center and Children of Cote Brilliante Elementary School. Acceptable clothing to donate includes new or used pants, shirts, coats, jackets, sweaters,... Read More
Budget cuts may end DARE program in Orange County
Molly White, Reporter
May 17, 2010
D- I won’t do drugs, A- won’t have an attitude, R- I will respect myself, E- I will educate me. Sound familiar? Most likely. The 5th grade Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, which is a police officer-led series of lessons that teach peer pressure, drug and violence resistance, was... Read More
Seatbelt Convincer encourages students to buckle up
Molly White, Reporter
May 9, 2010
On April 30, Corporal Jeff Wilson from the Missouri Highway Patrol brought the Seatbelt Convincer to Lafayette students. This machine reenacts a five mile-per-hour crash by having a single passenger seat on a small ramp. The students were strapped in with a seatbelt and came to an abrupt stop... Read More
Why grade today what you can put off ’til tomorrow?
Molly White, Reporter
May 5, 2010
With the 2010 school year starting to wrap up, grades are getting more and more important. Students try to keep their grades up to finish the year strong, but there’s a slight problem with this strategy. Many teachers are putting up their grades extremely slowly, and are causing stress... Read More
This Week: A reminder to keep kids alive, drive 25
Molly White, Reporter
April 26, 2010
April 26: Hug an Australian Day April 27: Babe Ruth Day April 28: Workers Memorial Day April 29: Poem in Your Pocket Day April 30: National Hairball Awareness Day May 1: Keep Kids Alive- Drive 25 Day* May 2: Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Day- Israel) In the summer of 1998 a non-profit safety campaign... Read More
Success for Soldiers Overseas fundraiser
Molly White, Reporter
April 23, 2010
In order to support troops overseas, the Language Arts Department recently participateds in a collection of general supplies for the soldiers’ daily use. “Certain organizations gather items for the military stationed overseas and make care packages of items to assist and comfort... Read More
Foods 1 students compete in Top Chef Cake Contest
Molly White, Reporter
April 5, 2010
This week students in Food 1 participated in a Top Chef Cake Contest for their Cake Unit. “The students bake a cake of their choice with their lab group and decorate it with creativity taking into account presentation, taste and originality,” teacher Becky Lawrence said. Then five people... Read More
How To tie a Half Windsor Knot
Molly White, Reporter
March 15, 2010
With Prom right around the corner, guys are probably fretting about who they are going with, girls are wondering what dress they’ll have and both are curious as to after party plans. Then there are the little details, like how to tie a tie, which seem like rocket science. So,... Read More
Student of the Month for March recognized
Molly White, Reporter
March 14, 2010
Each month, students and staff members are selected as Students or Staff Members of the Month. The March Student of the Month recipients are freshman Kirk Bradley, sophomore Deserai Robinson, junior Jillian Kirwan and senior Kameron Klimes. The winners receive a gift certificate to Plato’s... Read More
A true, devoted Twilight fan
Molly White, Reporter
February 22, 2010
When New Moon came out in theaters, there was no fan more pumped than sophomore Caroline Quinn. Quinn is an undeniable Twilight fanatic. Quinn owns various Twilight collectables, including key chains, posters and even a New Moon blanket. However, she does not consider these objects her most... Read More
The Corner Pub and Grill
Molly White, Reporter
February 8, 2010
Located at 15808 Fountain Plaza Drive, a new pub and grill called The Corner will be asking you to ‘Eat, Drink and Be Merry!’ The restaurant will be opening early this spring. Featuring appetizers such as toasted ravioli, fried pickles, beef kabobs, quesadillas and sliders, The Corner... Read More
Blood Drive draws student support
Molly White, Reporter
February 1, 2010
With only eight percent of Americans donating blood, there is a major shortage of blood costing some people the ultimate price, and with 38,000 blood donations needed daily, there is a dire need for blood. However, Lafayette students chose to make a difference and participate in the Blood... Read More