Sept 19, 2014 by Lafayette High School

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September 19, 2014 Vol. 46, No. 1 Lafayette High School – 17050 Clayton Rd. – Wildwood, MO 63011

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Hannah Martin--------------------Editor in Chief Jack Rogan-------------------- Managing Editor Megan Rigabar--------------------- Copy Editor Jennifer Butler------------------- Opinion Editor Ben Rachell------------------------Sports Editor Delaney Eyermann----------------- Webmaster Alaina Strollo- Asst. Web/ Social Media Editor Madison Kesselring---------Business Manager Nancy Y. Smith, MJE------------------- Adviser

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NEWS numbers 4.02 Average AP score at Lafayette for 2014

53.26 Total mileage the boys varsity cross country team ran during the first week of school

114

Number of seniors with an ACT score of 30 or over

Percent of Lafayette students enrolled in at least one AP course last year

1.2

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Percent of F’s issued at the end of last year (13,000 total grades issued)

2014-2015 Enrollment* Freshman: 479 Sophomore: 504 Junior: 473 Senior: 474 Total: 1,929 *As of Aug. 22

2014 ACT Averages

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National 21.0

24.2 3.2 3.6 3.7

Missouri 21.8

Rockwood 23.9

Lafayette’s composite 2014 ACT score Lafayette’s overall school wide unweighted GPA Overall GPA of student athletes (three-year study) Overall GPA of students in extracurricular activities (three-year study)

You Can Quote Me On That!

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I was working 12-14 hour days. I worked 18 days in a row with no day off and still had to be at Lafayette.”

– Bernie Widdis, School Resource Officer, on his service in Ferguson, MO during the recent crisis.

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In terms of being able to support Lafayette and give money back, we’re doing okay. In terms of helping kids be happy, not so much.” – Carren Rogan, school store volunteer, on the relative success of Lancer’s Landing so far this school year.

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Lunch Lockdown Lunch detentions replace Saturday, after school detentions kayley allen – reporter –

New discipline policies have been put into place for the 2014-2015 school year. Saturday and after school detentions that previously existed have been replaced by lunch detentions. “As an administrative team, we looked at our discipline records and found that the purpose of discipline is to bring some change in behavior,” Assistant Principal Kirti Mehrotra said. The discipline the administrators looked at included the number of students who got suspensions, cell phone referrals, tardies and detentions. “Research shows that if the detention is during the school day, it’s more effective and students change their behavior,” Mehrotra said. Administrators will be supervising the detentions so they will be able to communicate with students who are frequently getting lunch detentions, figure out why the students continue to get them and what can be done to fix the issue. “We can communicate with the kids and kind of find out what’s going on,” Mehrotra said. Every July, the administrators meet toplan the upcoming school year and look at things such as the schools disciplinary records and ways to improve children's behavior. “We have been looking at our discipline data over the years and found there to be little to no change. We’ve gone down in some areas, for example, cell phones,” Mehrotra said. In previous years, about 500 referrals were given annually due to cell phones. Last year, only about 190 referrals were given. “Some things have gone down, but things like tardies and other things that really make a difference and disrupt the teacher and classroom environment have not changed,” Mehrotra said. The new lunch detentions should have an impact on tardies and cell phone referrals. The first three tardies will result in a warning to the student. At the fourth, fifth and sixth tardies, a lunch detention will be assigned. At the seventh tardy, one day of in school suspension (ISS) will be given, at the eighth tardy, two days, and at the ninth, three days. If 10 or more tardies have been given to a single student, incremental OSS will be issued. Cell phone referrals are similar to this. After the first cell phone referral, one lunch detention will be given. At the second referral, one day of ISS will be given and at the third referral, two days will be given. At the fourth referral, one day of OSS will be given. After reaching five offenses, progressive discipline will follow. “We are now using the in school suspensions a lot more to layer the consequences better. Recent records have proven that a delayed

sitting in silence. Students serve their detention in Room 135 accompanied by an administrator. The lunch detention room is open during all three lunch periods. (photo by Hannah Martin) punishment, such as after school or Saturday detentions, were not effective to students. We decided that we would do lunch detentions three times a day in order to get immediate detention time,” Principal John Shaughnessy said. Although each detention is shorter, the cumulative amount of detentions is roughly the same as a Saturday or after school detention. “I like the new lunch detentions because the Saturday and after school detentions cut out time with friends and other things,” sophomore Ron Beasley said. “The new lunch detentions should also cause students to be more cautious of their actions so they don’t have to give up their lunch,” Beasley said. Students assigned a lunch detention have the option of bringing a bag lunch or having a bag lunch charged to their lunch account and provided by the cafeteria.

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stars & gripes Stars: - The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral, raising millions for ALS. Nothing better than people being brought together by ice cold water. - Kate’s pregnant again! Maybe we’ll get a four-hour televised showing of the birth. - Experimental Ebola treatment, but only for Americans who are infected. Everyone else will just have to suck it up. - Apple finally announced the new IPhone 6 and 6+ that are almost five inches wide. While all the white girls are excited for them, IPhones will soon be as obnoxiously large as the Galaxy Note.

New detention policy could lower infractions staff ed Opinions expressed on the editorial pages do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or official policies of the school administration. All editorials (unsigned) represent a majority opinion of the Editorial Board. Signed columns, blogs, editorial cartoons and reviews reflect the vies of the author and not necessarily those of the Image Editorial Board.

-Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy broke box offices over the summer. Who doesn’t like a rebel with a cause, a raccoon with a gun and an illiterate treeperson?

Gripes: - Lorde won “Best Rock Video” at the VMA’s. In other news, Snoop Dogg has won “Country Artist of the Century”. - Heat advisories made the first weeks of school even more annoying. Maybe we should just start school in November. - Military action to stop the spread of the terrorist ISIS group is underway, and yet gas prices have actually gone down. - @LHSprobs_ has been pretty quiet so far, but @LHSLancerPrin has been blowing up our Twitter feed. - Robin Williams died this summer. But don’t worry, he’s not really dead, he’s waiting for someone to roll a three. - 5 Seconds of Summer did not show up for the One Direction show in St. Louis. After hearing this, hundreds of teenage “punk” girls tried to sell their tickets outside Starbucks.

Point Counterpoint

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The biggest policy change this year is that lunch detentions have replaced after school and Saturday detentions. The new policy states a week of lunch detentions will replace one Saturday or after-school detention. The student with the lunch detention will either bring his or her own lunch or have a bag lunch provided by the school sent to the detention hall and charged on the student’s account. This policy is new and it’s hard to say if this change in discipline will make a difference in student behavior. But, the Image Editorial Board believes it will definitely be more effective than the previous system of punishment. Detentions were changed to fit the student’s schedule last year. Students could reschedule their detention for after school activities, or work. Not this year, though. It’s impossible to get out of a lunch detention this year. If a student doesn’t attend the detention purposely and attempts to buy lunch from school, his or her account will be frozen because that charge has already been made for the lunch sent to the detention hall. Additional discipline will be given. Detentions are not supposed to be convenient for the student. Making detentions so students can’t get out of it for work or extracurricular activities will definitely be more effective in making the student realize that a detention is an actual punishment. Lunch detentions will also be a set time. Last year, after-school detentions ranged from an hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays and two to two and a half hours on Wednesdays. Saturday detentions were three hours. Depending on the infraction, students were given one

Illustration by: Grant Norfleet of these. Now, detentions are the same amount of time. Lunch detentions will range between just under two hours and almost two and a half hours for one week’s worth of detentions, so all infractions will be on the same level of disciplinary action. According to Annemarie Hillman, a policy fellow at Connecticut Voices for Children, schools who implement lunch detentions had a larger effect on students than those without lunch detentions. Because students missed the social aspect of lunch, they were more likely to avoid receiving an-

other detention after the first. Just like last year’s policy, students should bring a book or homework or something to work on, but students won’t be able to treat the detention as a study hall or an excuse to do homework as some students viewed it last year. Lunch is supposed to be a time for the student body to reconnect with each other and not focus on school for 25 minutes. But with lunch detentions, students are not given that opportunity. The point of a detention is to change behavior of a student and lunch detentions seem to be the most effective way to do it

Hookahs do more harm than help to students with nicotine addiction ben rachell

– sports editor– Hookahs first appeared in the Middle East hundreds of years ago and also have origins in India and Persia. They have continually been a cultural staple in these countries to this day. With the use of traditional cigarettes on the decline, a significant amount of hookah-affiliated businesses are growing rapidly today as an alternative. A hookah is a tubular pipe that is connected to a bowl full of water that draws smoke. It is “powered” with coals and the smoke is generated by a syrupy tobacco called “shisha”. After the shisha is heated, the smoke is cooled by the water then

In light of recent events, do you believe the demographic of the police force should be representative of the community?

inhaled through the tube. With growing usage in popular culture, it is important for students to understand what possible dangers a hookah may present. While no one can actually believe inhaling foreign substances for recreation can directly benefit you, many believe hookahs are a safe alternative to cigarettes smoking. But hookahs are not a legitimate alternative to smoking. A study by the American Lung Association highlighted the comparison between smoking hookah and cigarettes. The study stated, “Due to frequent puffing, deep inhaling and length of the smoking session, hookah smokers may absorb higher concentrations of the toxins found in cigarette smoke.”

Some argue hookahs actually have less nicotine than cigarettes. The plea seems valid and convincing off the bat, until you learn the facts. In a study published in the National Library of Medicine Classification, doctors traveled in and around downtown San Diego and interviewed 235 hookah smokers about their beliefs on the health effects of hookah inhalation. The study reported, “More frequent users of hookah were more likely to believe that hookah is less harmful than cigarettes. The majority of hookah users (58.3 percent) believe hookah is less harmful than cigarette smoking.” The information these studies provide clearly exemplifies that a majority of people don’t understand

to the fact that many “areDue biased and have particular stereotypes towards certain groups of people, it would be important to keep that cohesiveness between the community and the police force, giving for the least as biased profiling and arrests possible.

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the dangers of smoking a hookah. Hookahs contain nicotine and many of the same carcinogens as cigarettes. Cigarette smokers take about 8-12 puffs of a cigarette in 5-7 minutes, receiving nicotine with each puff. With a typical hookah session lasting anywhere from 20-80 minutes, the smoker might take 50-200 puffs. One study even claimed a 45 minute hookah session could mirror the amount of nicotine in an entire pack of cigarettes. So there is a large amount of nicotine being inhaled either way. At the end of the day, you should be able to do what you want as long as you aren’t harming anyone. But you should probably make sure that you aren’t hurting yourself either.

isn’t completely demographic “toCrime the city around it. There are African Americans in the city who do crimes and there are white people in the city who do them. The same for counties. We’re trying to move past segregation, so why would we keep the city segregated with African American cops and the county with white. Johnnie Glover, 12

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Rumors spread of misinformation, confusion

know WHAT

gitating theories the press has and stating them as facts. We are so caught up in what might have happened that we won’t be able to accept the truth when it does come out. People will continue to go around and say the jury was biased or, relating to school, next semester the policy change will go into effect. But I won’t believe any rumor until there is viable proof. If someone tells me that drug security is doubling, I’ll ask them where they heard it. Just like I’m not going to believe a police officer shot and killed a young African American man for walking in the street without any other cause until there is some reliable evidence that shows that. And, I’m certainly not saying that the shooting of an 18-year-old unarmed person was justified because I don’t know the facts. If it comes out as Brown making attempt to attack Wilson, I will believe it. If it comes out that Brown was unarmed and running, or had his hands up, I will believe it. But the difference is, I will believe it if the investigators say it in a press release rather than a reporter saying it’s a possibility.

YOU

I’m fed up with rumors. Every year the first couple months of school produce waves of them. Somehow, more than half LHS thinks we won’t be able to exempt finals or the drug dog visits will double. And, the media coverage of the Michael Brown case has especially annoyed me. I have talked to people who are convinced Brown was running, that it was unjustified and that Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson should be and thrown in jail. But they weren’t there and they don’t know what exactly happened. They’re getting all their information from journalists who are more interested in getting a good story than getting the story right. Here’s the truth: there is an ongoing investigation and we don’t know what happened. The investigators don’t even know everything yet. But everyone has their own ideas and beliefs about what happened and shares then with others with much confidence that their version is the right one. The media has seriously skewed the whole situation about the killing, the protests and the police brutality. There are multiple accounts of what is happening in Ferguson with

Jennifer Butler, Opinion Editor

multiple corrections and multiple updates from “new evidence.” It’s all very confusing. News reporters are guilty of spreading rumors because they have failed to confirm information and dig deeper. Most of the “news” is speculation with little to no evidence. These reporters cause a huge problem when they misinform the nation and world and fail to get their facts first. Instead,l they stick a microphone in front of any one who will talk to them and many are not even from the area impacted. The purpose for a news station is

to receive news, not to give out false information. People believe every word spewing from a reporter’s mouth because we lack any other source to find anything out. It’s sort of like a police officer asking questions with authority and confidence; “Can I see your license and registration” and “Could this be another Treyvon Martin case” are both questions that evoke the need to do what an officer says or believe what a reporter says. This is a major problem. People are running around regur-

Your Turn

What are you most excited about in high school compared to middle school? kayley allen – reporter –

“I’m excited for Homecoming.”

Olivia Montgomery, 9

“You get a lot more freedom.”

Madison Holt, 9

“Making new friends.”

Popular Opinion #2

Jake Zickrick, 9

When dealing with terrorists, should the U.S. be more aggressive, diplomatic or stay out of international affairs?

Do you think there will be fewer tardies on Late Start Mondays this year?

More Aggressive

More Diplomatic

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(33%)

“The teachers are really cool.”

No (43%)

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“Meeting new people.”

Stay Out of It

(57%)

(26%) *poll of 200 students

*poll of 100 students

Put Spotlight on an Important Issue (18.5%)

Has the media coverage of the Michael Brown case made the situation worse or did it shed light on a concerning issue?

Sam Hegger, 9

“Sports, clubs and activities.”

Made Situation Worse (81.5%)

*poll of 211 students

“Empathy ” By Megan Hardie, Cartoonist

Michael Hui, 9

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Project Greenhouse

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Principal plans for building addition to benefit multiple departments mary adcock – reporter –

Principal John Shaughnessy is spearheading a greenhouse proposed to be built at Lafayette. The greenhouse will be an on-site educational opportunity for students in multiple departments. The idea was first proposed at the Rockwood School Board meeting on June 19 by Shaughnessy and Dr. Jim Wipke, Rockwood’s Executive Director of Secondary Education. The Board approved the idea for continued investigation. If this project proceeds as planned, the greenhouse will be located on the west side of the building. Funding for the project is coming from a combination of grant money and student activity account money. Shaughnessy proposed the greenhouse so Special School District (SSD) students can learn job skills on campus because it has been difficult for them to leave school regularly for work experience projects, such as to grocery stores and nursing homes. “I am anticipating great science or biology lab extensions. The FACS [Family and Consumer Sciences] department could grow their own spices and herbs, SSD self-contained classroom can learn job skills and engineering and Project Lead the Way classes could experiment with futuristic methods of growing plants. It could also be an opportunity for early childhood programs on campus,” he added. Chemistry and AP (Advanced Placement) Biology teacher Maria Marasigan sees it as an

Going green The artist’s rendering of a possible greenhouse is to be built on the west side of the building was presented to the Board of Education this summer for its approval. Several departments will have access to this new addition. (Photo courtesy of Rockwood School District) opportunity for lab extensions as well. “We would be able to demonstrate transpiration and learn how various levels of nutrients can affect plant growth through labs,” she said. SSD teacher Judy Lee is also very interested in the greenhouse project for her department. “I teach social skills, so this would be good to teach students how to work together, care

for something and see the benefits of their labor,” Lee said. As the project continues, Shaughnessy has been organizing and attending meetings with district maintenance and marketing agencies while looking for fundraising opportunities. The goal is to begin building the greenhouse this school year. “He has done a lot of investigation of

his own, meeting every other month with all principals, and continues to meet with other buildings,” Wipke said. The idea will be resubmitted to the Board and Shaughnessy will continue developing the plans for this greenhouse and attending meetings concerning it. “I’m excited this opportunity is coming together,” Shaughnessy said.

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Missouri 81st Aims High

FOOTBALL FRENZY. Cadets enjoy a game of football during their fitness day. (photo by Dominic Scaglione)

ROTC brings enrollment numbers up after it drops below 100 dominic scaglione – reporter –

bryan woode – reporter –

Lafayette’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) has been present on the Lafayette campus since 1972. There have been several years when class enrollment has been either above or below the requirement set by the U.S government which is a minimum of 100 students enrolled in the program. This year, enrollment is lower than expected, but AFJROTC instructors are successfully recruiting new students through various methods. AFJROTC has two classes, Aerospace Science taught by Col. Mike Berenc and Life Skills taught by MSTSgt. David Cugier. Aerospace Science teaches students about the basic facts and principles of flight. Life Skills teaches students ethics, management, leadership and more. AFJROTC is an extensive program that requires a lot of time and financing from the government. For example, uniforms and various pieces of equipment are paid by the U.S. Air Force. Because of the amount of time and money, there is a minimum enrollment requirement for the program. If enrollment is not met, then the cost of running the program would not outweigh the benefits. “We are a minimum enrollment course because a lot of what we do is funded by the government. We need to have a minimum of 100 students each year and if we don’t hit that 100 number, we go on probation. If two years pass and we don’t hit that 100 number, [the government] could actually just say ‘you know what, it’s just not working at Lafayette anymore’,” Cugier said. If two years pass and the requirement is not met, then the program could be terminated. However, the AFJROTC program uses many different approaches to recruit new members. The instructors send letters to the parents of incoming freshmen describing the program. Instructors and students also go to Freshman Seminar classes to talk to new students about AFJROTC.

ROTC work goes far beyond classroom

Honoring our hereos. Before school, AJROTC cadets present flags during the 9/11 ceremony in the School Stadium. The cadets presented the colors and raised the American Flag and then lowered it to half staff in the Stadium while Taps was played. Principal John Shaughnessy also read a remembrance statement for the students, staff and community members present. (photo by Marie Rogan) They also travel to Rockwood middle schools to talk to the 8th graders in their science classes. While at the middle schools, AFJROTC also performs Color Guard routines demonstrating the drills that the group competes with. This year, enrollment is below the minimum requirement of 100 students. This can happen because of a lack of interest and misconceptions of AFJROTC. Many students are not aware of everything AFJROTC does and are reluctant to join. Mandatory uniform wear often pushes students away from the program. However, students like sophomore Clare Bueckendorf who desire to enter the military after high school find the dress code helpful. “I want to join the millitary when I leave high school so this is a great mock trial of what that will be like,” Bueckendorf said.

Some members of AFJROTC encourage their friends to join the class. “I had friends who were in it. They said it was a great experience so I wanted to try it out,” Senior Andrew Eckhard. AFJROTC can also conflict with other students’ classes on their schedule. Sophomore Drew Ruesch, now a member, wanted to participate last year, but couldn’t due to the need to take other classes. “Last year I was interested in [AFJROTC] but I didn’t have any time to do it until this year,” Ruesch said. Although this year’s numbers are lower, Cugier remains optimistic about AFJROTC’s enrollment. “This is our 42nd year of being at Lafayette so I’m not too worried about it. Our numbers are down just a little bit,” he said.

Lafayette’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps offers students more than just 49 minutes of class time. AFJROTC gives students many opportunities to serve their community, take field trips, join exclusive clubs, maintain fitness and receive scholarships at the end of their senior year. Throughout the school year, there are many volunteer and fundraising opportunities for students. Some of the volunteer and fundraising opportunities include: -Peter Navarro Barbeque -Color Guard -Pennies for Pasta AFJROTC also allows students to participate in extra-curricular activities such as CyperPatriot. CyberPatriot is a national program in which high school students use information technology (IT) skills to control and manage online networks. They compete against other schools in the region and state to place for a prize. The prizes for winning the final round are scholarship money and national recognition. Drill team is another activity of AFJROTC in which is about synchronized marches and maneuvers in various formations. The Drill teams compete against other schools in several regional meets and one in Florida to win trophies. In the last few months of the year, there is an annual banquet for all students and their families. At this special event, national and exclusive awards are given to the cadets and scholarships are awarded to the seniors.

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Limited space to advertise school events forces Lafayette to evaluate its most visible method of communication. A proposed digital marquee could resolve this issue. megan rigabar – copy editor –

Lafayette is currently the only high school in Rockwood without a digital marquee. However, this could change soon. The old-fashioned, manually updated marquee has created a host of problems due to the limited space for announcements. Lafayette has a plethora of activities going on simultaneously and the current marquee doesn’t allow for all events to be publicized. “Right now, the issue that we have at Lafayette is that we have an older marquee that is stationary and basically two-sided. So in reality, we can only publicize two upcoming events,” Principal John Shaughnessy said. As a result, temporary yard signs had to be used to advertise upcoming events. However, Lafayette’s use of yard signs was a violation the Wildwood City code of temporary signage. Therefore, the signs have been withdrawn. “Some of our neighbors were not happy with the amount of signage that we had up and did contact the City of Wildwood to remind them that there is a code and we should be following it. And that’s right, we shouldn’t be doing that. But it wasn’t done maliciously; it was done simply as an informative way to let our community know what events were going on,” Shaughnessy said. Obtaining a digital marquee has been on the Lafayette agenda for a while; the issues with the temporary signs simply confirmed a need and sparked action. “I chose to go to the City of Wildwood and let them know that I really think a digital

marquee would allow us to not have any signs at all and that we could just program in all the different events we have going on throughout the year and let it run nonstop on a marquee,” Shaughnessy said. However, the simplicity of the proposal is deceiving. In order to use a digital marquee, Lafayette will have to work around numerous regulations imposed by Wildwood. In the end, a majority of the 16 city council members must support the proposal. “We’re beginning to process looking at bids, getting some designs, talking about all of the things that we want to incorporate,” Shaughnessy said. Once a design is selected, Shaughnessy will present it to the council for feedback and eventually approval. It took the other Rockwood high schools around a year to complete the whole process; Shaughnessy aims to have the marquee installed by the end of the school year, but due to the complexity of the issue, there really isn’t a definite time frame. Luckily, the funding for the project isn’t an issue. In fact, the money has been around for several years. “I have been saving money in various accounts for the last several years and in some of our student activity accounts for this purpose,” Shaughnessy said. While the administration would like to have a digital marquee, not all students do. “Having a digital marquee could be potentially distracting to students, especially inexperienced, younger drivers, which could cause accidents on the already hard to

Playing catch up Marquette uses a digital marquee (left) while Lafayette resorts to addi-

tional handmade signage. While the other three Rockwood high schools now use digital marquees, Lafayette still uses an old fashioned marquee and temporary signs to advertise its activities and events. The recent proposed digital marquee would consolidate all school announcements in one place. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Messenger and by Megan Rigabar) navigate, busy school days,” Katherine Trout, senior, said. Still, some students feel a digital marquee would be beneficial. “I would like it because then when I walk into school I can easily see what’s happening that day,” junior Rachel Brunts said. And, having a digital marquee is likely to

change from an idea to a reality soon. “It is certainly something I think is viable, certainly something we need, and I think with a little bit of time, some education and some information sharing with all those people involved, I think it’s something that we can get done here in our community,” Shaughnessy said.

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If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Throughout our time in high school, we’ve all learned a lesson or two. But what do you wish you would’ve known going into your freshman year? As seniors enter the final stage of high school, they reflect on what they’ve learned and what advice they would give to their freshman selves.

What do you wish you knew prior to entering high school?

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Friends. They’ve always got your back and even though they may disappoint you at times, they’re still the people you go to in times of need. People often assume that people who don’t have close friends must be socially different in some way. No one wants to be the “weird” kid that sits alone. “There’s always that fear that no one will like you. No one wants to be that kid that no one likes,” Dilise Dupree, senior, said. Regardless of what others think, the one person who seems to always be there is the childhood friend. The oldest and most genuine friendships are the ones formed as children, and while some childhood friends may become distant strangers, others stay for the long haul and the friendship grows stronger over time. One person who understands the strength of a childhood friend is senior Amelia Koncki. “Growing up together, you have a lot of things in common and you learn a lot of things about each other. They’re the people you can trust the most because you’ve

known them the longest,” Koncki said. As a child it’s easy to act naturally without the fear of rejection, but when middle school and high school come around, the pressure to be seen as socially accepted can cause people to lose themselves. Dupree can relate and said the struggle of wanting people to like her made it difficult for her to be herself. “I was one of those people who was bothered by [what other people thought about me],” Dupree said, “Then I realized I shouldn’t care about what other people thought about me. I only need to care about what I think of myself.” Once the right people come along they make it easy to act naturally and there’s no pressure to act like someone else. When Dupree found her group of true friends, she said she wasn’t afraid to be herself. “Not everyone is going to like you, so you need to find the people who like you for you,” Dupree said. Although making new friends can seem scary, Koncki said it’s easier to find people who share your interests. “One thing that surprises you a lot when making new friends is you realize how much you have in common with a lot of

people when you open up and be yourself,” Koncki said. Although finding true friends may be difficult, once they are found all of the fear and anxiety seems to disappear. “It takes time [to find your group of true friends] because you have to meet everyone and get to know them before you decide which people you want to be closest with, and that takes a lot of time,” Koncki said. The real question everyone wants to know is how to find the friends that will accept and appreciate each other. “You have to start out true and find the people that really like you for who you are because that’s the most important thing,” Dupree said. People may think it’s easier to fake it until they make it, and while faking it may help them find people to hang out with, it’s not going to help them find friends. “Fake people find fake friends,” Dupree said. Only through trial and error can true friends be discovered. The people who were supposed to be friends can end up being the exact opposite, but being betrayed and stabbed in the back are only a part of the journey to finding the people

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who will be true. “Since I’ve been let down by so many people I don’t like to rely on others. I rely on myself,” Dupree said. Even though Dupree has had let downs in past friendships, she understands disappointment is a part of all relationships. “There’s always going to be some sort of let down, I mean I’ve let people down. I can’t expect everyone to be perfect,” Dupree said. Then there are those special friends who are practically heaven sent—the ones who will follow you through the dark and never leave your side. “I’m friends with a lot of people who have changed me and made a huge difference in my life,” Koncki said, “There are certain people who have definitely changed my life for the better, and I can’t see my life without them.” When it comes down to it, everyone wants friends and the only way to find real friends is by being real and ignoring what other people may think. “You shouldn’t let other people define who you are. Don’t change for other people,” Dupree said, “You shouldn’t worry about everyone liking you because the people who matter will like you for you.”

Whether it’s with your friend, boyfriend/girlfriend or family, the relationships you have in high school are meant to teach you how to treat people you care about and how to create bonds that’ll last a lifetime.” – Taylor Schneider, on relationships

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Actually do your homework. Study. – Dillon Eaton, on academics

Get used to the school and the people in it before you jump into anything because it can lead to a lot problems down the road. – Alex Oscarson, on adjusting to high school

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Get into school spirit, because it’s actually cool in high school. It’s fun. Go all out.” – Tanner Meyer, on school pride

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Don’t think that you don’t have to make friends only in your own grade because you can learn stuff from seniors older than you or even the underclassmen. – Melissa Maddox, on making friends

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You aren’t as cool as you think you are. – Brian Gassel, on “popularity”

Preuss discovers new self after poor decision making alaina strollo

– asst. web/social media editor – The transition from a private elementary and middle school to a public high school was a daunting one for senior Maria Preuss. “It was a rude awakening I guess you could say,” Preuss said, “We never really talked about sex, drugs and all that was kind of avoided.” Despite the initial difficulty understanding the vast differences dividing public and private education, Preuss’ freshman year went well. Then, during sophomore year everything began to change. After beginning to hang out with what she called the wrong group of people, her life slowly moved into a clouded world of drugs, alcohol and sex. Suddenly, she fell out of favor with them. “I went from hanging out with those people every weekend to nothing. And, I had already abandoned my other friends,” Preuss said.

To make matters more difficult for Preuss, she said that her former group of friends began cyberbullying her and harassing her on other ways. It reached the point where Preuss would stay home in fear of coming to school. “I’d wake up in the morning and just refuse to go,” Preuss said. In a moment of manic compulsion, Preuss decided the only way to alleviate her pain was to commit suicide. She took a combination of medication intended to treat insomnia. “I started with eight [pills] but I knew it wouldn’t do it. I took 20 something [pills],” she said. After consuming the medication, she realized the catastrophic mistake she was about to complete. Despite the sleepiness invading her consciousness slowly, she ran downstairs to her mother. Immediately after confessing to her mother, they rushed to the ER, just to be greeted with a menacing three-hour wait. “I couldn’t walk. I was holding onto my mom’s arm and I could barely see,” Pre-

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uss said. She finally received medical attention at 9 p.m. For the next several hours, until 3 a.m., Preuss was attended to by nurses, doctors, and social workers. Then, she was transferred over to a hospital for a week. During that week, her mother visited and told her that the next morning she would be on a plane to Arizona. “I was okay with it because I didn’t want to go back to school,” she said. Before she left, she made a few final goodbyes to family members and a close friend. Other people sent letters to Preuss consoling her and reassuring her she would be okay. For the next six months, Preuss’ home was an all girls boarding school called Copper Canyon Academy in Sedona. “From there, it was just the journey of recovering and finding myself again,” she said. “A lot of growing up happened there. There’s a lot of different workshops I par-

ticipated in to heal,” she explained. In Preuss’ eyes, though she had to go through a traumatic event to learn. She absorbed a great deal of vital information not only about the real world but also about who she is. “One thing [I learned] is to not take things personally and know you are strong enough to move on without having to have other people as a crutch. And you can’t kill your problems by acting out,” Preuss said in reflection. Instead, she suggested finding solace in the most important aspects of life—like family. After rising above her struggles, her relationship with her parents improved. “I’ve gotten a lot closer with my parents. I’ve learned they are always right no matter what,” she said. Also, Preuss learned the importance of surrounding herself with the right people. “You are who you hang out with,” she said. “Watch the groups you associate with, and never lose touch of your personal morals [for those friends].”

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Fun Facts: She and her husband have six children, a modern day “Brady Bunch”

Deborah Campbell Spanish II, Spanish IV

She used to run competitively and placed in five races and received two first place medals in women's division

Fun Facts: She likes running She enjoys art and music

Megan Farrow Algebra I, Pre-Calculus

Shaina Fall Foods 2, Foods 3, Culinary Arts 1

She spent a week in North Carolina this summer at the Chef's Academy in preparation for the Prostart Program in Culinary 1

Amy Merriott Psychology, Government, American History

Fun Facts: She is formerly a long time substitute

She and her fiancé play music together

She and her husband enjoy hiking and travel

Elizabeth Overcash AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Advanced Physics

She lived in London for four months and traveled all over Europe

Jennifer Sampsell Honors Biology

Fun Facts: He has coached volleyball, basketball and tennis and will be the Head Girls Basketball Coach this year

Fun Facts: She likes reading and kayaking

Fun Facts: Her father is Tony Viviano, a local singer and entertainer who specializes in the classic hits and sounds like Tony Bennett

Fun Facts: She is the new Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Fun Facts: She is interested in ceramics

She used to teach in North Carolina

He enjoys fantasy football Lauren Posenau Biology I, Freshman Seminar

David Witter Health, PFW

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Fun Facts: She plays on a sand volleyball league every week

Sarah Hicks Counselor Two Years of Experience

Last year she won Best Halloween Costume because she dressed up as Flo from the Progressive commercials

Fun Facts: She has worked in three different states and five previous districts

Laura Bruder Senior Class Secretary Fun Facts: Her husband is a self-employed remodeling contractor

Dean Bryan Athletic Trainer Fun Facts: He enjoys sports and working out

Darrion Cockrell ISS Fun Facts: He is a former special education teacher

He loves to spend He played time with his football for Millikin She and her sons family University are Lafayette graduates

Aneta Kolb Attendance Secretary Fun Facts: She enjoys volunteer work and scrapbooking Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an animal lover who takes care of her friends pets

Monica Orban Accompanist

Andrew Schroeder Hall Monitor

Fun Facts: Fun Facts: Outside of school He enjoys she enjoys Zumba activities such as fishing and hiking She is originally She enjoys going from Indiana and He is an LHS has four children grad who played to the zoo and football and animal sanctuaries lacrosse for the in St. Louis Lancers Fun Facts: She was a behavioral specialist nurse

Special School District adds new teachers, aides to program Fun Facts: Her interests include spending time outdoors hiking, camping and gardening

Fun Facts: He sings on the worship team at his church

She says she is a great cook

He likes cooking and spending time with friends and family Stephanie Mullins Counselor 25th Year in Education

Rita McLafferty Nurse

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Fun Facts: She was formerly a paraprofessional for autistic students She has two children

She enjoys spending time with her daughters Judy Lee

Krista Wyatt

New SSD aides include Joseph (Joe) Konrad, Andrea Bielecki and Larron Vaughn

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Getting Soaked for Charity

Students, teachers share ALS Ice Bucket Challenge experiences garrett mcbay – reporter –

decided to accept when she was challenged again. “I got nominated before [the Ice Bucket Challenge] got really popular, and then I was challenged again more recently when all the people started doing it. Seeing that it was such a good cause and that so much money was being raised over it, I decided to do it as well,” Smith said. Smith chose to both drench herself in ice water and donate to the ALSA, rather than use the challenge as an excuse to not donate. “I think that some organizations do things like the ALSA to just raise money, but they did it to also raise awareness at the same time,” Smith said. Not only students participated; teachers and staff froze themselves for charity as well. Matt Landwehr, business teacher, accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge after being challenged by senior Zach Steinberg. “I got challenged pretty late, so I didn’t want to pick somebody who had already done it. Instead, I decided to do something different and [I] picked Coach Landwehr,” Steinberg said. Landwehr decided to accept the challenge along with the help of his students, seniors Ethan Harris and Taylor Schneider. The video included multiple buckets, help from friends and many screams of pain. “[Landwehr] really embraced the challenge; I loved it,” Steinberg said. Landwehr said he was happy

This summer, a new trend swept the nation as people everywhere raced to the nearest gas station to grab a bag of ice. The now famous Ice Bucket Challenge has raised millions for charity, becoming an internet phenomenon in the process. The Ice Bucket Challenge was started to help raise funds for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALSA), a group that researches and hopes to cure the disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The illness, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects the nervous system of a victim’s body by destroying nerve cells and making it hard for the victim to use his or her body, eventually causing him or her to lose all muscle control. On average, 15 people are diagnosed with the disease every day, according to the ALSA. With the money raised through the challenge, the ALSA hopes to create new treatments and eventually find a cure. Despite the fact that the Ice Bucket Challenge has no real set of rules, the challenge typically consists of a person dumping a bucket of ice water on himself or herself. Then, he or she challenges three other people to do the same within 24 hours. If the challenge isn’t completed, then the challenged individual must donate to the ALSA. Some people choose to both dunk

head rush Matt Landwehr, business teacher, gets drenched by seniors Ethan Harris and Taylor Schneider during his Ice Bucket Challenge. (Photo by Smrithi Mani) and donate to the cause, but others see the ice dump as a way around donating. Either way, the viral campaign has raised both awareness and a total of $112.4 million (as of Sept. 12). London Smith, freshman, decided not to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge when she was challenged earlier this year. However, after the ordeal became more popular, Smith

to accept the challenge, not only because he thought it was fun, but because he thought it was a great cause. “[The ALSA] is an awesome cause that supports something that needs to get good exposure, but had been a little underfunded. I did it for a great cause and also I couldn’t say no to the challenge,” Landwehr said. Though he did get dunked, he also chose to donate to an ALS fun run in Kansas City, MO to help support a family friend afflicted with ALS. “The way that I understood it was that if you don’t dunk you should donate, but I think you should at least donate something for a good cause,” Landwehr said. He hopes the Ice Bucket Challenge will make other charities take notice and attempt viral fundraisers as well. “It was so effective; I would think that more charities will be creative. The funding is really important, but the exposure and understanding of all of it and understanding that we need to find a cure is important too,” Landwehr said.

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Kindness goes viral The Ice Bucket Challenge has rocketed in popularity, but it isn’t the first time a charity has created a viral trend to raise awareness.

No Shave November:

Multiple charities, including “Movember” and “No Shave November” inquire for men to go an entire month without shaving to raise awareness for testicular and pancreatic cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

This month long event encourages people to wear the color pink to raise awareness for breast cancer. Multiple organizations, such as the NFL and MLB, will have their players wear pink ribbons on their uniforms to help the cause.

Free Rice:

Founded in 2007, Freerice.com is a collection of online trivia games for a cause. For every question a user answers correctly, Free Rice donates a single grain of rice to starving people around the world. Since its beginning, the organization has donated more than 101,121,877,326 grains of rice.

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LHS battles MHS to honor veterans for their service

nation remembered the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. To pay tribute those who lost their lives that day, and to honor those who have served and still serve our country in the military or as first responders, Lafayette students and teachers used the home varsity football game to celebrate America. All week at lunch, special Lancer/ USA T-shirts were sold and part of the profit went to the Wounded Warriors project. Additional donations were made at the game. In addition, the football theme was America and students dressed in red white and blue for the game against Marquette. Veterans attended the game where they met the players and participated in the coin toss. The Lancers were hungry for a win on their home turf. The boys came out strong despite frigid, rainy weather and ended up defeating the Mustangs 31-21. (photos by Hannah Martin)

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The Hoover Maneuver: After a year away, senior Alex Hoover returns to the field one last time seth boester – sports staff –

grant norfleet – sports staff –

Back in action After the decision to return to the high school soccer scene, Hoover has already made contributions despite feeling rusty at first. Hoover scored the winning goal against rival Eureka in double overtime. (photo by Hannah Martin)

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The world of high school sports can be a cruel one. It’s a dog eat dog environment, and failing to perform at a decent level for even a moment can leave you in the dust. When an athlete decides to leave his or her team for whatever reason, that decision is finite. One does not simply take an extended vacation and then return like nothing ever happened. In other words, high school sports are merciless, especially at Lafayette. Now, imagine how senior Alex Hoover felt when he skipped his junior year of varsity soccer to play for Scott Gallagher (Club), only to then return to the Lancers squad the following season. At first, the reasoning behind his decision was justifiable given his plans for the future. “I decided to focus more on club soccer because I wanted to play it in college,” Hoover said. However, he eventually decided this wasn’t the path that he wanted to take. Playing for club instead of a school team also has its downsides. Having to adjust to a new set of players and coaches while trying to learn a new playbook is never an easy task. The level of intensity club soccer induced upon Hoover was not something he wanted to deal with considering he did not want to play in college. Another reason Hoover chose to return his senior year was that he missed the environment of the varsity team. “I really just missed the high school experience; representing my school while playing soccer is something that I did not want to skip out on,” Hoover stated. Hoover, a midfielder, is a player you can put anywhere on the field and expect him to perform, so his absence caused some problems for the team.

Senior goalkeeper Brendan Carnahan noticed these problems. “There was definitely a gap in the team. He’s very good at heading the ball and we needed some of that skill in the midfield last year. He has a good soccer sense and he brings a good awareness to the team, so it’s nice to have him back,” Carnahan said. Although Hoover’s return has benefited the team, getting back to full form has not been easy for him. Hoover thinks he still needs to work some of the kinks out of his play. “It’s been a little rough because my body basically took a year off. It still hasn’t adjusted to everything,” Hoover said. Soccer Coach Tim Walters said there’s still room to improve. “I really think he could be a real good player, [but] he still has a little bit more that he’s got to figure out. He always brings a lot of energy but not always a great energy,” Walters said. Some might think Walters may be a bit too harsh on Hoover, but Walters is confident that pushing Hoover harder than the other varsity players is necessary because Hoover is able to unlock potential soccer skill this season. As a result of Walters’ high expectations, Hoover has had to bring 100 percent to every practice and game in order to remain on the team. It was clear there was something missing from the team when Hoover left, so players and coaches alike realize having him back on the team this year has benefited varsity soccer. “He’s a very versatile player who reads the game fairly well. He is someone who can bring you 110 percent every game,” Walters said. Hoover has the experience as a player considering he has been playing since he was four years old and has bounced around positions. Going from right wing to right back to center, Hoover has developed a strong sense of the game. Hoover is already making a positive impact, scoring the game winning goal against Eureka. Not only is he getting back into the swing of things, he has now established himself as a play maker.

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A Monthly Column

Where’s the school spirit? hannah martin – editor in chief –

It’s no secret that Lafayette’s fans have some work to do. If you know me, you know I’m the kind of person that’s all about school spirit. I would consider myself a true fan of all things Lafayette. We are only in high school for four years, with some exceptions of course. For most of us, we only go to one high school and if you are here then Lafayette is yours. So why not make the most of these four years? Seniors, this is our last year here. Once this football season is over, there won’t be any more Friday night lights as a high school student. When basketball season ends, that’s it. The same goes for every other sport or activity too. Don’t look back and regret that you weren’t involved because this is all we have. School spirit is cool; I hate to break it to you but you’re not too good to show you have pride in your school. School spirit is a pretty awesome thing if you really think about it. School is one common bond between the 2,000 plus students that walk the halls at Lafayette and school spirit is one thing that can bring everyone together. It’s being with your friends and cheering and a lot of fun, I promise. Lancer nation, right? We have a lot to be proud of as a school. Not many people take the time to realize the accomplishments we have made academically or athletically. School spirit is about honoring and recognizing what we have done and celebrating that. We are ranked nationally among some of the best high schools in the nation. Our girls volleyball team has won State three times in a row. But teams shouldn’t have to reach feats

like that to get fans to come to their games. Rain or shine, win or lose, we should be supporting. Nobody said you have to know everything about the sport to go watch it. The athletes you are going to watch practice every day after school simply because they love the sport and are passionate about it. If you don’t play a high school sport then you won’t understand how much time and energy goes into it. Most recently, we had one of the best turnouts at a football game that I have seen in a long time against Marquette. All week during school, many people including the cheerleaders and football players pitched in to promote the game by selling T-shirts and having raffles at lunch. However, the fact that is was such a surprise that the student section was that successful is what made me realize just how inconsistent the fans are. Having a crowd at the games makes the atmosphere unbelievable. To the true and few fans at Lafayette you know who you are, but let’s expand that and spread the spirit. Don’t let this be narrowed down to only sports, though. Find what school spirit means to you. Get involved, join a club, be in a play, do something. I challenge everyone to make a change in our school spirit. I believe that school spirit is all about what you make of it. If you want to make it exciting and fun, you can. Prove me and everyone else wrong that has ever said that Lafayette has the worst fans. Make an effort to support our sports teams and everything else at Lafayette. The thing is, school is so much more than the eight hours we spend sitting at desks, taking notes and listening to teachers. Never underestimate that spark of crazy, fun filled madness called school spirit that makes these four years a little more bearable.

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MOVING FORWARD Despite a crushing loss to St. Joseph’s academy the day before, the girls’ volleyball team gets amped up at their first home game against Parkway West. The girls were in top form for their 10-25, 20-25 rout of the Longhorns. Senior captain Amanda Noel said of the previous loss, “It was the first game of the season so we worked out some kinks. We got over it and we did what we needed to do improve and fix our problems.” (photo by Hannah Martin)

Three time defending State champs look to maintain their dominance patrick levine What To Watch – sports reporter – Girls volleyball has been without a doubt the most dominent team in the state of Missouri the past few years. In fact, they have gone nearly three years without a loss to another Missouri team. However, the girls volleyball teams’ incredible win streak came to an end on Aug. 26, when they lost to St. Joseph’s 23-25, 25-15, 25-22. But it seems that the girls are focused on this season and not comparing it to last. “We’re not really try to base it off the past three years, we’re basing it off of this year,” said senior captain Amanda Noel. “It was the first game of the season so we worked out some kinks. We got over it and we did what we needed to do improve and fix our problems.” “You can’t compare this year to last year because its a completely different team with a completely different set of players,” she added.

Key players this year include: seniors Amanda Noel, Tori Roe and Allison Turner and juniors Amanda Beaton and Taryn Griffey. One underclassman to keep your eye out for is sophomore Emilie Orlando. Important upcoming games: St. Pius X on Sept. 20 @ St. Joseph’s Borgia @ LHS on Sept. 29 @ Villa Duchesne on Sept. 30 Parkway South @ LHS on Oct. 2 @ Francis Howell on Oct. 9 Incarnate Word @ LHS on Oct. 13 Seniors lost from last year include: Brenna Griffey, 2014 Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year Lily Johnson, Hannah Marshall, Maggie Scott and Jackie Scott

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Sam cut by Rams:

First openly gay active football player now employed by Cowboys ben rachell

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TIGER-RAM-COWBOY St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam chases a play from behind in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints during exhibition action on Aug. 8. He was released by the Rams and offered a spot on the Dallas Cowboy’s practice squad. Sam was added to the team after being claimed off waivers. (photo by David Carson/St. Louis Post Dispoatch/MCT)

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Growing up tough was the theme of the early life of former Missouri football star Michael Sam. One of Sam’s brothers was killed by gun violence and another has been missing since 1998. His other two brothers are currently incarcerated. Sam’s situation became so negative, that at one point he was living in his car with his mom. However, he overcame those challenges and ended up in a position that very few people ever get to occupy: playing in the National Football League (NFL). He was recruited by the University of Missouri where he was named the 2013 South Eastern Conference (SEC) Defensive Player of the year during his final season. Projected to go during the third or fourth round in the draft, Sam’s draft position declined dramatically after a poor performance at the Draft Combine. His odd size and eccentric skillset led scouts to believe that he wouldn’t mesh well at any single particular position in the NFL. The draft kicked off and Michael Sam was picked in the seventh and final round of the draft by the St. Louis Rams. He was given a shot to achieve his dreams, and a spot on the Rams’ practice squad in the preseason.

When he was drafted, the media Do you believe having an openly gay generated attention player would negatively impact a to the already tender situation. team’s chemistry? Unfortunately Sam was released by the Rams because there wasn’t a spot for him on the roster. On Sept. 3, Sam carried the attention to Dallas when he was claimed off waivers. “Now that there’s going to be the attention that locker room scenario,” junior Lafarrell comes with him Gillespie said. being the first openly gay player in Senior Jack Duncan said, “It the NFL. In other places in the NFL, would make kids feel awkward in the that type of attention is a distraction. locker room, not my opinion, just a In Dallas it is par for the course,” general thought...especially in high Former Dallas Cowboys star Raghib school, kids are not as mature as Ismail said. when they are older.” But with Michael Sam’s entry into While gay athletes such as the NFL as the first openly gay player, Sam and the National Basketball it has raised the question: What, if Association’s (NBA) Jason Collins any, effect do gay athletes have on have made significant progress the their teams? last few months, many people still The most common concern have misgivings on how he will affect around LHS was how a gay player teams in the future. would affect the locker room Sam’s orientation didn’t appear to environment. negatively influence the team’s play. “Some of the reasons are how In correlation, Lafayette’s students other people on the team might feel statistically are in support of the idea. about being gay; that might affect the

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Monthly Review: Chapsticks

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Backpack Must-Haves: To maximize success this school year, here are a few of the bare necessities to carry around.

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Earbuds: In case Portable cup: You’ve an “anti-social” mood gotta have something to put Kleenex: hits your Pumpkin Spice in, right? Because you never know when you will Quarters: For need to blow! that 5th hour sweet Gum: The easiest tooth way to make a new friend

Carmex works very well for severely chapped lips because of its thick texture. It heals lips and works fairly fast. However, it does burn when you put it on chapped lips, and it can doesn’t go on very smoothly because its so thick. There is a strong scent and if you get it in your mouth it tastes very bitter and unpleasant.

Studies show heavy, incorrectly carried backpacks cause health issues

Backpacks are an iconic symbol of school itself: students need them. However, not all students use them correctly, leading to potential spine-related issues. The maximum weight students can carry before injury is about 10 to 15 percent of their body weight. Not only does heavy weight harm the body, but incorrect configuration of the straps can make

the weight lopsided, causing a student to lean slightly to one side in order maintain balance. Backpack overloading is a common problem that often leads to health issues in the future. Using a standard backpack with two straps is the safest way to distribute weight evenly and reduce stress on the body. Book bags with one strap, such as a

But First, Let Me Take a Selfie... When Superintendet Eric Knost visited, he was stopped while he was on his tour of the building by several students to take a selfie.

messenger bag, are okay to use if the load is not heavy. The back, neck and shoulders are areas that are more susceptible to injury and often bring pain and uncomfortable strain. Heavy packs can reduce circulation in the shoulders and cause students’ posture to slouch forward. Although many students are unaware of backpack safety, there

Allison Hallums and Chelsea Basore, juniors, stop Knost and Principal John Shaughnessy to take a selfie, which was later posted on Hallums’ Twitter account.

Aquaphor is perfect for severely chapped lips. If your lips are burning and peeling Aquaphor instantly soothes the burn and does a great job healing the dryness and roughness as quickly as possible. The only downside is the application; you have to squeeze the product onto your finger and put it on your lips, which can be gross and unsanitary if your hands aren’t clean.

are safe and correct ways to wear a backpack. First, students should make sure not to overly pack their bag. Second, all straps and buckles should be adjusted to ensure balance and weight equilibrium. Lastly, students should pack only what they really need in order to maximize the lifespan of their backpack and minimize strain. Erin Newcomer, senior, jumped out of her seat to snap a pic with Knost during her Calculus class 4th Hour.

Despite the cute egg look and organic design, the quality of EOS chapsticks is subpar. The texture of the chapstick is dry so it takes quite a bit more to actually moisturize. Also, EOS products are pricey. On the bright side, EOS chapsticks do have flirty smells, and of course, are an adorable lip balm to carry around.

Above all chapsticks, Burt’s Bees has always been a safe purchase. With a refreshing minty taste/smell as well as a bearable tingling, Burt’s Bees chapstick is always gettin’ the job done. Not only that, but the chapstick is portable, easy to apply and relatively affordable.

Reviews by Delaney Eyermann and Alaina Strollo

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never ending chapped lips?

incessant garlic breath?

perpetually wet socks?