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Breakfast You see them as you want to see them. In the simplest terms, the most convenient definitions.

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Among the hundreds of signs and posters around the building, can you recognize which numbers go where?

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Rockwood seniors and staff return to New Orleans for the sixth year for hurricane recovery work, despite the new costs required for those attending.

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Seniors Logan Myers and Kyle Witzig fill their adrenaline tanks with the highintensity sport of dirt biking.

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Armed with costumes and mockingjay pins, dedicated fans eagerly await the midnight premiere of the first installment of the Hunger Games series.

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A brain, a criminal, a recluse, a princess or a jock. High school stereotypes can have the power to define how others see you. But with the right opportunities, those barriers can be broken down.

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Chambers of Secrets

The Image explores some hidden wonders of Lafayette Throughout the halls are a series of unmarked doors and areas inaccessible to students. While many of these rooms and hidden spaces are little more than custodial closets or electrical equipment rooms, some have a bit more to offer. From random roof access points to special storage areas, these closed doors hold stories and secrets at every turn. Below are a few of the more notable secrets of the school.

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Lafayette’s arsenal of golf karts are parked in a garage that is connected to the basement. This garage has no student access. “When David Freese came, he pulled his Range Rover right in here,” Associate Principal Nisha Patel said.

The Roof Access in the senior hallway is definitely visible. There is a second Roof Access located inside Room 207, the Industrial Technology classroom.

There have never been any recorded roof break-ins.

Whenever something goes virally awry, Room 114 is the headquarters for technical support and assistance. “Any time there’s something wrong with a laptop or computer, this is who we call,” Associate Principal Nisha Patel said.

Behind the Theater curtain lies a storage room used to hold props, equipment and tools that create the set for productions. All of the actual props are located on the loft located in the back of the room.

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preschool room Within the walls of LHS, there is a room full of Mr. Potato Heads, finger-paint and tiny plastic chairs. The Preschool can be found in Room 108.

“All the high school sites are considered lab schools so the child development classes can observe the students in the preschool,” preschool teacher Jenny Swihart said. “I have 19 kids in the class, but there are never 19 in the room. The amount of students varies by day.”

In the basement of the building resides a pair of unmarked double doors.

These lead into a storage unit where the school keeps all of the football equipment. “Shoulder pads, helmets, footballs, headsets and equipment for Friday nights...everything football,” Coach Rick Voss said.

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Far behind the lunch lines and preparation area of the kitchen is the freezer. There are fans located near the ceiling that help keep a room of that size cool. “The average temperature in there is -6 degrees,” Diane Metzger, child nutrition worker, said. “This is where we usually keep all of our entrees and some other lunch items.” The freezer contains over 60 feet of shelving to hold all of the school’s various foodstuffs. “It’s a double size,” Metzger said. “We used to have both small and a medium one.”

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Lafayette by the Numbers Numbers can be seen all over the inside and outside of Lafayette.

Test your knowledge by matching these 20 numbers to their location.

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1) Elevator 2) Banner 3) David Freese’s Jersey 4) Computer Keyboard 5) Theater Occupancy 6) Parking Sign 7) Gary Dunahue’s Jersey 8) ROTC Board 9) Vending Machine 10) Parking Spot 11) Digital Clock 12) Clock in Commons 13) Junior Hall Ceiling Decoration 14) Tennis Court Pole 15) Library Shelf 16) Room Number 17) Locker 18) Theater Seat 19) Football Field Sign 20) Dumbbell

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Chesterfield Mall welcomes new American Girl Store in April jessica zadoks

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It’s official: American Girl is coming to Chesterfield Mall. While many young girls over the years have ventured to the famed Chicago store, the opportunity to experience American Girl is now in our own backyard.

On April 20, American Girl will open its doors to new and returning fans of the franchise. It will be located on the V-Stock wing of the mall, where the restaurant Wapango was previously, next to Cheeburger Cheeburger.

The store will feature a café for both girls and dolls, as well as a T-shirt making area and a store for doll clothes.

Although according to AmericanGirl.com, the average age of an American Girl Doll fanatic is eight years old, many high school girls harbor sentimental feelings and memories towards the franchise that was a big part of their childhood years.

Junior Emmy Alicea said, “At that age, it was something that we could play with and dress up. And the books were cool because you got to get the doll and go through the journey with them. You got to dress them up to match whichever book you liked the best or whichever book you were reading.”

American Girl is not your average doll. The historical characters each have their own background and stories, as well as distinct clothing and facial features that tie them to their historical era.

Alicea continued, “I had Felicity, Josephina and a look-alike doll. I thought it was fun to grow up with those because they each had their own personalities.”

Felicity represented the colonial era, while Josephina is a Hispanic American doll. The option is also available for girls to customize a doll with hair, eyes and skin to match their own.

And to accessorize, doll-holders could order anything from time period specific clothing and furniture to modern outfits, pets and everything in between.

However, since the closest location up until now was hours away, trips to the American Girl Store were few and far between for most. It was up to a monthly catalog and website to order American Girl merchandise.

Junior Heidi Tripp, who visited the Chicago store, said that the experience was definitely worthwhile. She said, “I went every summer for about five years to the Chicago store. Me and my mom would road trip there and we would always stay at the hotel right across the street so we could go over every morning.”

Freshman Katherine Trout also remembers visiting the store. “My sister and I used to go every couple of years. We would have tea in their little teahouse; it was a great memory. I think it’s so cool that now all these little girls are going to be able to go and experience that awesome time,” she said.

As for the new store, Tripp said, “I don’t think it’ll be as interesting as Chicago because it won’t be as big or have as many features, but I think it’ll be good for the next generation here; they won’t miss out on anything. I wish it would’ve come here to St. Louis sooner so I wouldn’t have wasted time traveling to Chicago, I could’ve just gone down the street.”

According to an interview with Wade Opland, American Girl’s Vice President of Retail, American Girl is adding stores across the nation, but they won’t go beyond 20 and the Chesterfield location will be the only one in Missouri.

He added that in this respect, the stores will remain special. You won’t be able to visit one just anywhere.

Currently, construction continues as the grand opening quickly approaches.

The temporary office is set up in the Macy’s wing of the Chesterfield Mall, where job applications are available.

Although high school girls have outgrown their doll-playing days, the new store will provide a chance to share the experiences with a new set of fans.

Freshman Lauren Hakmiller said, “When I was eight, I paid for my very first doll, Kit, by myself. Now, my little sister loves that one; she plays with her all the time. I’m excited for the new store; I’ll take her down there some time.”

All in all, the American Girl has a lasting legacy because young girls can connect to the dolls. Sophomore Rachel Radecki said, “It’s special because you can relate to it. [The dolls] all have different personalities and they all have different stories and interests that you can relate to.”

Which doll are you?

With eight historical dolls on the shelves today, there’s one to fit every look and personality.

If you have flourished in tough times, Molly is the doll for you. According to AmericanGirl.com, Molly’s WWII-era stories teach girls to, “Hold on to hope and pull together for the common good.”

Addy’s tale is one of determination. Through her struggle to escape slavery she, “discovers that freedom isn’t always fair.” Addy is the perfect match for those who have overcome adversity.

Julie is a newer addition to the American Girl family. AmericanGirl.com says she’s a 1970’s girl facing challenges with, “creativity and optimism.” If you’re a free spirit, Julie is your girl.

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Seniors, staff return to New Orleans despite newly-implemented costs

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Six years later, the damage of Hurricane Katrina still remains a problem in the New Orleans area. Since 2005, Rockwood’s high schools have teamed up to make yearly trips to the center of devastation.

Staff, students and parents have joined together to travel by bus from St. Louis to the areas of Louisiana and Mississippi to build houses, donate supplies and rebuild their cities each year.

Principal John Shaughnessy accompanied the group on the very first Spring Break volunteer trip to Mississippi to rebuild Pass Christian High School.

Shaughnessy said, “[The trip] was very eye-opening and shocking. It was extremely raw and emotional, but it was also very rewarding.”

In the past, Rockwood paid all expenses including transportation, food and accommodations. However, with the district making budget cuts, the trip is no longer funded.

This year’s trip will cost $250 for students and $50 for parents. There are 80 people going on the trip including 15 parents and staff members.

Assistant Principal Tim Jones said, “In past years, there have been at least 100 people making the trip. Due to district cuts, some students cannot afford to go.”

However, to other students, like

Timeline of Events Aug. 2005: Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans and the surrounding area.

Sept. 2005: Collection efforts begin at LHS. Oct. 2005: LHS adopts Pass Christian High School (PCHS).

Nov. 2005: Group travels to PCHS to deliver supplies and witness the devastation first-hand.

Dec. 2005: Supply efforts expand to other departments: music, visual arts, Student Council and Key Club.

2010: Rockwood volunteer groups begin working with Habitat for Humanity.

On a previous year’s trip to the New Orleans area, Lafayette students put siding on a house. (Photo courtesy of Tim Jones) senior Nick Hollander, the money isn’t an issue as long as they get to help others in need.

Hollander said, “Honestly, it’s not a big deal. It’s cheap compared to going to Mexico or Florida like a lot of other kids are doing.”

Although district cuts are affecting some families hoping to volunteer this year, many other determined volunteers are still making the trip.

Hollander said, “It’s nice to do something with break that benefits others.”

Hollander, along with senior Erica Hoeferlin, is eager to help the remaining turmoil from Hurricane Katrina.

Hoeferlin said, “I decided to go because I wanted to lend a hand over spring break and help those who have less than me.”

Hoeferlin, a National Honor Society (NHS) executive board member, said NHS

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Hoeferlin said, “[The trip] in the scheme of things is much cheaper than going to Mexico, Europe or other places.”

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Second Generation Lancers

Past graduates have tight connections to alma mater through love, children, careers

Now that Lafayette has surpassed 50 years of existence, more and more students have been born into the role of a second generation Lancer upbringing. Just as times have changed, so have these halls—and those who came before the 2012 graduating class have memories that may differ from those of their children. sydnee stottlemyre

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Past Student Admires Future Lafayette

Many seniors who are in relationships are coming to the realization that it’s time to ask the tough questions.

Meeting and staying together during their time at school was one thing; staying together through the challenges that college and life beyond presents is another, more complex challenge.

Ed Strode, Class of ‘87, graduated with his high school sweetheart, Christy Wagner. Originally, the two met in 7th Grade at Selvidge Junior High, but got reacquainted sophomore year at a Ballwin Legion game.

The two have been together ever since and now are the parents of four past and future graduates: Allison (2010), Eddy (2013), Eric (2015) and Anna Strode (2017).

Junior Eddy Strode said of his parents’ past, “I think it’s pretty cool. Not many people can say that.”

As for how Ed and Christy’s experience has differed from that of their children’s, Christy said, “I think our high schoolers have to begin preparing for college sooner than we did by taking higher level classes and entrance exams earlier.”

James Wipke, current Rockwood Executive Director of Secondary Education, was a member of the 1989 graduating class—the last class to attend the original location until it became Crestview Middle School.

James is also the father of two current students, junior Jamison Wipke and freshman Jordan Wipke.

James Wipke, James met his wife, Jennifer, who graduated in 1987 Class of ‘89 with his sister, while working through the Rockwood School District Adventure Club in college.

Since 1989, James’ alma mater has undergone major changes moving to a larger building. However, James said, “I see the change in the type of education and the tremendous care for my children at LHS. Don’t get me wrong, the teachers were great when I was a student, but I feel the teachers work incredibly hard these days to ensure students are successful.”

He continued, “All of the interventions I see teachers utilizing to help students is phenomenal at LHS. You can just see it is their goal to make sure students learn including my two daughters.”

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The Book That Changed Your Life

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Students describe novels that still impact them

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Summary: The trilogy follows the adventures of Frodo and his friends as they travel across Middle Earth to destroy Sauron’s One Ring and defeat evil.

How did this book change your life?

“It inspired my love for medieval times and books, especially the fantasy genre. It also caused me to become a better friend because of the importance of friendship in the books.”

Summary: Hazel, a 16-year-old with cancer meets Augustus Waters in a cancer support group and learns more about life and romance.

How did this book change your life? “I realized life is short and I need to live it.

I used to be timid and scared of doing things, but now I’m more outgoing.”

Would you recommend this book to other people? “It’s the best book ever and it’ll open your eyes to life and how you should live it.”

Summary: A girl named Maximum Ride meets other kids with genetically modified wings at The School and together they fight for their freedom.

How did this book change your life?

“The main character inspired my own personality. I saw a bit of myself in her, and it kind of blew up and changed me.

Now I’m independent and a good leader.

It made me a lot more open to being myself.”

Summary: A supernatural love story about a girl named Grace and her love for a werewolf that only is human during spring and summer.

How did this book change your life? “It made me like reading a lot more. I have a better imagination now.”

What have you learned after reading this book? “That love goes beyond physical appearance. It taught me that it doesn’t matter about how you look, what matters is the inside.”

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Counting the Ca$h With Spring Break on the horizon and gas prices on the rise, students take different approaches to managing their money

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How do you manage your money?

“I sit down with my paycheck. Ten percent goes automatically to the church. I split it half and half at the bank, half into checking for spending money and half automatically into savings.”

What are you saving up for?

“Emergencies...if something goes wrong with my car or I get stranded somewhere, I know I’ll always have that money. I don’t dip into my savings very often-if I know I don’t have enough money for something like gas, I may take from my savings. But, I usually pay myself back later.”

What’s your advice for people who have trouble saving money?

“What I would recommend is really to sit down and calculate what you have and put at least something into savings. It only takes a couple minutes.”

Lauren Lowenthal, 11

What’s the first thing you do when you get paid?

“I go to the bank and put it on my debit card...then I usually go shopping a few days later. I always tell myself I’m going to save, but then I never do- a debit card is a portal to debt!”

What do you buy?

“It’s like 50 percent clothes, 50 percent food. A big chunk of my money goes to eating out and things like that.”

How are you going to change your spending habits in the future?

“It sounds drastic, but I’m thinking of letting my debit card go. If I don’t have a debit card, then there’s no way to spend my money because it’ll just be shoved in the bank. I’d just try to make it harder on myself to get my money- going to the bank to withdraw it would be too much of a hassle. That way I’ll spend less.”

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Where do you get your money?

“I just turned 16, so I don’t have a job. I get my money from helping around the house or babysitting sometimes. For Christmas I was smart and asked for a gas card.”

Why and where do you save your money?

“I’ve been saving up for four years but I have no idea when I’m going to use it, just probably whenever I need it. Probably in college unless I need it first. I have over $700 in a drawer in a little bag. I know that’s not smart....”

What about using a bank account? “[My parents and I] have talked about it, but it’s not that big of a deal to them or to me. I’ll probably make the switch to actual banks if I can get a job this summer.”

What’s unique about how you manage your money?

“My dad wants me to have good credit for when I graduate from college, so I pay for set costs like my gym bill or gas on a credit card, while other expenses are paid with a debit. I transitioned really recently.”

How do you avoid accumulating credit card debt?

“I sit down and figure out how much I need to pay for everything, and I pay it off immediately. For costs that change like clothes or food, I don’t use my credit card.”

What’s the purpose of having a credit score while you’re still a teenager?

“Hopefully I can have a good credit score building up over my four years of college so when I graduate I can buy a car or rent an apartment with no trouble. My family wanted to look that far ahead.”

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Do you recommend a credit or debit card for teenagers?

“It totally depends on the teen and their level of experience and responsibility with managing money. I do think it is good to have a little supervised practice with credit before you are completely on your own. A debit card gives students practice making electronic purchases, but those transactions are harder to keep track of. If a student is having trouble overdrafting, they should use cash or credit make their (planned) purchases.”

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What advice do you have for students that find themselves splurging?

“Track your spending, set goals, and pay yourself first. Put that money somewhere that you don’t have immediate access to, like a savings account or investments. Writing everything down that you spend will make you more aware of where your money is going.”

Any insider secrets?

“I LOVE the budgeting app, Mint.com. Mint automatically pulls in all your accounts (checking, savings, credit cards) and categorizes every transaction, so you can see where your money goes. You can create personalized budgets online.”

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Breakfast Club

The popular girl, the jock, the artsy girl, the bad boy and the nerd--every one of these stereotypes can be identified with a student, but what happens when we bring them together to talk about their perceptions?

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The stereotypical high school scene as immortalized by the iconic high school movie, The Breakfast Club, consists of the popular girl, the jock, the basket case, the bad boy and the nerd. The Image decided to explore these roles in the Lafayette student body by picking a member of each of these major groups and getting together before school to talk about how high school stereotypes shadow true personalities and can be false representations of the real person.

Senior Abby Harbor is the cheerleading captain, yearbook editor and represents the “popular girl” portrayed by Molly Ringwald in The Breakfast Club.

Senior Richard Lu is an intern at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University and characterizes the “nerdy boy” role as played

by Anthony Michael Hall.

Junior Zach Reid, a starter on the varsity football team, is the “jock”, played by Emilio Estevez.

Senior Matt Kottwitz represents the “bad boy” who was portrayed by Judd Nelson in the movie.

Finally, senior Kelsey Heitkamp characterizes the “artsy girl” who was played by Ally Sheedy, as she plans to attend an art institute after high school.

These representatives know how others view them, but want to explain how false those stereotypes can be.

Harbor said, “I feel like people look at all of my friends and think that we just go out and party and don’t have brains and aren’t nice to people. I feel like people look at me and they don’t even know me.”

Heitkamp also wanted to clear the air about misconceptions of her, in this case the massive projects that art students like her drag around school.

“Those giant things we carry around in school are actually art. They’re not just giant things to carry around for fun,” she said.

It’s also common for artists to dress uniquely, but Heitkamp admits it can draw unwanted attention.

“The way that our creativity flourishes affects the way that we dress.

Having a creative mind I guess makes you look at things and put them together without kind of thinking about it. So then you go to school and you kind of look like a black sheep,” she said.

Despite some stares, Heitkamp continues to stay true to her style. “It’s worth it. It’s fun to get dressed in the morning,” she said.

Lu said, “With the nerd stereotype people think we’re book smart but socially awkward and I’d say that’s not exactly true. I think the view that one has when they think of a nerd is someone who wears glasses, wears their pants really uptight and tucks their shirt in.”

But while physical attributes may render one nerdy, Lu said it shouldn’t confine them to that stereotype. “Someone who’s a nerd can also be a part of many other things. It’s not like if you’re a nerd you’re just this nerd portrayal,” he said.

Lu noted that the real label that bothered him was something other than being a nerd. “As far as stereotypes go, I don’t think it’s the nerd stereotype that affects me more than the Asian stereotype. So as far as being a nerd and just being smart, I don’t really have a problem or an issue with that.”

Kottwitz agreed, “Who would have a problem with being as smart as you?”

The bad boy said he’s not as tough as his image may make him seem.

“I’m not a mean person. I’m pretty nice. Anyone who knows me kind of knows that. So I don’t really have a problem with the stereotype,” Kottwitz said.

Reid thinks stereotypes are unnecessary, considering he’s just a normal student at Lafayette. “People have stereotypes about the football team all the time, but football players aren’t any different from other kids. We just have a common bond that we love the game. It’s a brotherhood where I depend on them just as much as they depend on me,” he said.

Some groups can usually be seen as more welcoming than others.

While one group may seem to pick people right up, others have a lock and key around their crowd.

Kottwitz said, “I mostly stick to myself a lot of the time because my group has kind of been going nuts. There’s too much drama and I’m kind of

done with it all.”

On the other hand, Harbor tries to maintain the group she’s already with. “I have my good friends but it’s kind of awkward with new people. I mean new people don’t really ever try and hang out with us, so it’s kind of the same. I don’t really discriminate friend-wise who I talk to or who I hang out with based on where they come from or their stereotype,” she said.

Lu added, “I agree with what Abby said. It’s a little awkward when other people come in, but no one really tries to do that. A lot of the times people are already comfortable with where they are.”

Heitkamp said she’s very open to meeting new people. “We [artsy types] collect different people to be friends with. As long as someone’s nice and not going to cause trouble, I’ll be friends with them,” she said.

Reid shares the same mentality. “We’re very open. We have our times at lunch when the team sits together but besides that we talk to everyone,” he said.

Although these representatives are happy with who they are, The Image wondered whose role they would choose to be in if they could switch their lifestyles.

Harbor said, “If I switched with Kelsey I’d have artistic talent, and I wouldn’t mind that.”

Heitkamp responded to her, “Well, I’ve already been you, so I actually wouldn’t mind being athletic for once. I look like an idiot in PE.” Lu had the identical choice. “I’d probably pick the same as Kelsey. I’d like the athleticism as well,” he said.

Kottwitz originally wanted to find someone in a similar role as himself, because he likes the person he is. But when Harbor reminded him that he had to actually switch roles, he said, “I’d probably want to be a nerd.”

Reid had an opposing view from the others. “I would like to switch spots with a popular kid to see how it feels to be in their shoes for a day. I’d like to see how they look at things in a different perspective,” he said.

The road through high school often involves students finding their niche and figuring out where they truly fit in. So now that these representatives found their group, they were asked if they’re happy how they ended up.

Lu said he always knew what clique he’d be in at Lafayette. “I pretty much have always known that I have this part of me that would always be the nerd portion. Throughout high school that never really changed much.”

Reid also recognized early on where his place would be. “I’ve always loved the game of football. I’ve been playing since I was a little kid and always had dreams of playing high school ball,” he said.

While those two were sure of their niche, Kottwitz wasn’t positive this would be the group he’d finish high school with. “I’d say maybe not hanging out with the people I hang out with, but me myself, yeah. But I do have friends in other states right now for rehab.”

Harbor, on the other hand, second-guessed the clique she was in halfway through her junior year. “I stepped back and I didn’t really want to hang out with the people I hung out with and do all the things that I do all the time. But it’s too hard this far in the game to switch who you’re friends with and completely change your name. So I went back into my old habits and stayed where I was,” she said.

While Harbor is happy in her group, she still has doubts about who she can trust. She said, “You never really know who your true friends are. I mean I don’t really mind losing friends this year that aren’t true friends. I’d rather just go into college with a bunch of people that I know will always be my friend rather than just fake girls trying to talk to everybody.”

Unlike Harbor, who rejoined her group, Heitkamp left her old friends and didn’t go back. “I looked at what I was doing and how I was acting and the way I felt, and they didn’t match up. I didn’t feel like I was being true to myself at all. So I changed everything. And let me tell you, that is the hardest thing to do in high school.”

This complete makeover was tough, because often groups are already established. “I mean, rumors go around and people don’t understand what you just did, but sure enough I lost every single one of my friends. None of them could deal with it. But now I just am,” she said.

Throughout this difficult transition, Heitkamp learned to do what’s best for her.

“I’m happy I did it and it’s probably the best decision I ever made, because now I feel like I know that I have myself always,” she said.

Whether the journey to being yourself may change over time, Heitkamp says it’s always worth the fight in the end.

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Spring means racing for Myers, Witzig christine jackson

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With winter’s end comes the time of spring sports for many students, but not all compete for Lafayette.

For seniors Logan Myers and Kyle Witzig, the nice weather means it’s time to get out their bikes and go riding.

These aren’t anything you strapped training wheels on and learned to ride as a kid though; Myers and Witzig are both avid dirt bikers, starting at early ages.

“I got into riding dirt bikes when I was nine years old. My dad bought me my first dirt bike, a Honda XR-80 out of the blue from my uncle. I’ve been addicted to riding dirt bikes since the moment I got on my first bike,” Myers said. “A lot of time and focus goes into dirt biking. I usually ride during the summer and fall months the most, with spring being the practice season.”

Witzig began even earlier.

“I started riding when I was 7 or 8 years old,” he said. “We moved out to the woods and my cousin brought his bike over. My dad just let me get onto it and finally he bought me a bike. I kept on going from there.”

As with any student athlete, life can get in the way of practicing and competing, but both make the time to do what they love.

“I ride about two or three days a month, mainly on the weekends due to time issues with school and work,” Myers said.

Witzig is luckier; his property allows him the space to get out and ride more often.

On his KTM 125 2-stroke bike, senior Logan Myers practices at the 109 track. (Photo courtesy of Logan Myers) “We have like eight bikes at my house because my whole family likes to ride. I ride mainly out in the woods at my house and at St. Joe’s and go out whenever possible,” he said.

Between bikes and the necessary equipment, dirt biking can rack up a huge bill.

“Buying a bike is a couple grand right there, but other than that there’s another couple hundred bucks, easy. There’s boots, pants, jerseys, a chest protector, helmet, goggles, gloves; it’s probably all around close to a thousand or more,” Witzig said.

Despite costs, the equipment is necessary. The speeds and heights that racers take on, while exciting, can be dangerous even for the experienced.

“You usually want to have at least decent safety equipment when you ride so you know you’ll be protected if something were to go wrong,” Myers said.

Myers recalled one experience where the equipment may have even saved his life.

“I was flying down a trail at race pace and coming over a small crest, when I noticed two dirt bikes coming down the trail the opposite way. I slammed on my back brake, but I was still off the ground. My front wheel went off the trail and I was bucked over the front of the handlebars. My handlebars hit a tree and sent the bike into a tumble. My body hit the tree as well, sending me into yet another tree, then through the logs and leaves on the ground. Luckily, I had full protection gear and a CamelBak water supply, which provided extra protection against the impact. My bike was destroyed, the handlebars bent, exhaust pipe dented, the whole rear axle was bent and some plastic was torn off the body.

My entire back was black, blue and purple; one giant bruise with gashes all over. My safety equipment could very well have saved my life.”

Costs and risks aside, Witzig says the challenges make dirt biking worth it.

“My favorite thing about riding is the challenge; the challenge of seeing how fast you can go, staying up, seeing how high you can get on a jump. The harder the trail the more fun it is,” he said.

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Freshman lacrosse sports perfect record

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Having an undefeated season is a dream of any coach, but four straight is downright unheard of. Cristina Marasigan has accomplished just that.

Marasigan juggles teaching AP Biology and Chemistry, molding freshman girls into team players and maintaining good relationships with everyone she interacts with.

“Being the freshman coach is like teaching a class; These freshman girls come into the season knowing little and I have to teach them all the fundamentals and have them work hard to get better,” Marasigan said.

The closest Marasigan has ever come to a blemish on her perfect record was the last game of this past season.

Down by two goals with a minute and 30 seconds to go, the team won on a last second goal by sophomore Sarah Perkins.

Perkins said, “It was thrilling, I felt like I was on cloud nine.”

Marasigan hopes to avoid any more close calls for this upcoming season.

“My expectations for this year are to just have the girls play, have fun and

enjoy the game,” Marasigan continued.

Each year Marasigan welcomes a new group of girls onto her team and turns them into winners while preparing them for the next level of girls lacrosse.

“Coach Marasigan is the perfect mixture of fun and serious,” Perkins said.

Junior Annie Lamers agrees.

“Marasigan has helped me progress as both a player and a person,” she said.

Marasigan models her coaching methods after the most successful college basketball coach in Duke’s history.

“My coaching mentor would be Coach Krzyzewski, he lets the kids play and he is a true teacher of the game,” she said. “He is a teacher first and I like that he coaches a lot of life lessons.”

Marasigan prepares for the upcoming season with hard conditioning and skill work to help get them ready for games.

“I really like the drill ‘3 on 2’ because it teaches the girls how to talk and really gets them ready for a game-like situation,” she said.

Marasigan enters her fifth season as the freshman girls lacrosse coach with a goal to maintain her perfect record.

“I just love to win,” Marasigan said.

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March 15, 2012 14 opinions School stereotypes influence biases The Riverfront Times recently published a story that described the stereotypes of all the local high schools.

Included with the story was a flow chart that showed the supposed characteristics of each school at the end of various reader-driven paths. To reach Lafayette, you had to answer yes to the final question, “Do you party in the woods?”

As much as Lafayette may have a negative stereotype, it’s not that of a redneck.

If you ask a Lafayette student what they believe is the general stereotype, they will likely answer that we’re, “West County, stuck-up,

rich kids, with high performing athletes and outstanding academics.”

All in all, we’re smart, rich and totally competitive.

Though we all know our school’s stereotype, very few of us can apply those stereotypes to all our friends here.

Every single school has the nerds, the jock guys, the snooty rich girls, the emo kids. One stereotype can’t possibly begin to describe a school, or even come remotely close.

St. Louis isn’t the only city at fault for this either. All across the country, schools stereotype each other and judge others based on

what high school they went to.

Consider New York. The wealthier families have the private schools while the public schools are used by the less fortunate New Yorkers.

While general economic class rules apply, these stereotypes still do not.

Yet, the private schoolers still scoff at the kids in public school for being poor and classless while the public schools kids are disgusted by the snobbery of the private school elite.

However, school stereotyping really is an unfair way to judge individuals.

While the area they come from

may be wealthy or known for being rude, it should have no impact on people’s initial judgement of each individual.

And just because someone has a Wildwood address doesn’t mean they’re wealthy either.

Judging and stereotyping based on the name of a school is so common yet so invalid.

No adjectives should be attached to them when they say, “I attend Lafayette.” No negative or positive thoughts should accumulate when someone says where they graduated.

People should be given a clean slate regardless of where they grew up.

Feminism promotes female equality but erases female qualities

Unfiltered Sarah Greenlee

Feminism exploded during the 1990s. Women everywhere were protesting at businesses, demanding that they be treated as equals to men.

Women chopped off their hair in favor of shorter, more business oriented styles, dress suits were sold in the women’s sections and independence became a dominant characteristic women desired.

Everything became focused on male and female equality.

Legal cases exploded and new laws were made in order to promote equality in the workplace.

Modern feminists are offended by traditional female roles and mutate their vision of what women should be to fit what men are. However, this isn’t what feminism is about. It’s

not about becoming the same as men.

It’s about liberating ourselves from being confined to traditional roles and having the opportunity to express that women can be equally as innovative and useful in society.

That isn’t proven through emasculating ourselves though.

Then we still aren’t proving that the true qualities of a woman equal that of a man. We’re just proving that we can adapt male-like qualities.

Although I agree that women should have independence and the same opportunities as men, women shouldn’t shun all things traditionally feminine.

Women can’t expect their husbands to take over all the household responsibilities that

women have either.

Just because a woman feels that she doesn’t want to simply be a house wife doesn’t mean she can abandon her position in the household. Men can’t just pick up for what the women leave undone.

Men aren’t typically raised to cook and clean, whereas most women are conditioned to run houses and take on household responsibilities.

Although intellectually men and women are equal, physically they are not.

If we have true equality, women will be drafted, and many women just aren’t physically or emotionally equipped for the field.

Many women don’t want to participate in the killing of others. Traditionally we are the

fairer more gentle sex and it runs in our blood to nurture, not kill.

Beyond all this,women shouldn’t abandon all feminine things just because it makes them feel inferior.

Women shouldn’t associate femininity with being secondrate.

There’s nothing wrong with being feminine and wearing pink and flowers. There’s nothing wrong with cooking dinner every night for your husband.

Modern feminists need to realize that they’re destroying their own gender by shunning everything that belongs to women.

So much responsibility is given to women and we should be proud that men depend on us for so much.

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Cardinals fans take wins for granted This time of year begins the countdown to my favorite season: baseball season.

I am, like most of my close and extended family, a huge Cardinals fan.

Every Spring I count the days until Opening Day. However, my enthusiasm for baseball is dwarfed by that of my family’s. My grandparents are both sports writers; family functions become competitions to see who can remember the most pitching stats and notable World Series matchups; and at a recent family luncheon, each table was decorated with the motif of a specific team along with gloves and signed cards.

There’s just one problem- my grandfather is a passionate, devoted, diehard Cubs fan.

And he never ceases to catch grief for that fact from my cousins, who root for the Cards and love to remind him that the one thing a Cubs fan will never get to experience is baseball in October.

My uncle even went so far as to offer him a well-meant wish: “I hope you live long enough to see the Cubs win something, sometime.”

We all shared a laugh at that, even my grandpa, who’s generally good-natured about his beloved team’s lackluster performance.

As the season approaches, St. Louis will once again become red with Cardinals fever. I’ve already seen the signs urging the birds on to a season as successful as the last: “12 in 12!”

Of course, another World Series win would be nothing short of amazing.

Anyone who knows me well enough to have seen me cry over home runs and bad calls last series knows I’d be elated.

But I can’t help but think of how lucky I am- 18-years-old, and already I’ve seen two World Series wins from my team in my lifetime. My grandfather’s in his 70s, and he hasn’t even seen one.

Yet, he still attends spring training and watches every game, and weathers our insults every year when the Cubs lose.

I can’t even tell you what it would mean to him if the Cubs won a World Series.

Don’t get me wrong- you’ll never catch me rooting for the Cubs as long as I live. Yet, if the Cubs do advance, I’ll

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be the one Cardinals fan in St. Louis not dying of shame. And although I won’t be happy, I’ll be the only Cardinals fan in St. Louis not entirely devastated. I’ll be the only Cardinals fan in the city who won’t say a word.

Maybe I can sacrifice, just one timebecause seventy years is a long time to wait. Maybe.

College proves to be more than a right

My mother was-and these are her words, not mine-hillbilly. Was, mind you, being the operative word.

I don’t mean that in a bad way, I mean it as a term of endearment. A word that describes her strength and her perseverance, a term that identifies her with incredible resilience and fight.

It’s where she came from, contrasted against who she became.

It’s a reminder of how lucky we actually are. It’s something that drives me every day.

My mother was born and raised in Lake Ozark, MO during the lake’s heyday—when the water was chalk full of boats and when The Strip came alive at night. She is proud of where she came from, even if the education wasn’t the greatest. After all, she made the most of it.

She graduated at the top of her class with several other merits under her belt, ranging from being the captain of the basketball team to, “Pun-Ga-Har-Jo Princess”—which she tells me, is similar to Prom Queen, though I remain skeptical.

But back then, none of this mattered.

For the most part, everyone stayed close to home—her best friend was even married by the time graduation rolled around.

But my mother wanted better. She wasn’t prepared to settle. She wanted to reach.

And what a reach it was. College was on her mind, a rarity for her school and a first for her family. Regardless, she was accepted to the University of Missouri— Columbia.

Not only was precedent interfering with her dreams but financially, too, it was a burden. My mom had been

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living on her own, working two jobs and keeping up with school since she was 16, so there was no room for such expenses.

Just keeping up with rent and keeping herself fed was hard enough, and strained family relations had pushed her goals even though further out of reach.

But some goals are a reach—that doesn’t mean they are unattainable.

So, she talked to her father who promised to pay her way through college if she opened and worked at his convenience store during the summer following her senior year. Knowing that this was the chance of a lifetime, she eagerly agreed and got to work.

Sixteen hour days came and went.

Early openings and late closings cycled by. Finally, the time came for her to go to college.

And her dad skipped town. He left her nothing.

My mother always tells me, “Failing isn’t falling down—failing is not getting

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back up.”

It took me a while to grasp the power of these words…but she lived them.

This would have been the end for many.

Game over. Time to pack up shop, to call it quits.

She just worked harder.

She put herself through school on student loans and working two jobs, fighting for grades and opportunities, until she received her Master’s Degree.

My point here isn’t to tout my mother’s successes; it’s to contrast her fight with our fortune.

For her, college wasn’t a given or a right. It was a privilege, it was a reach.

Yet, I often times find myself with expectations.

I expected to go to college—it was like a divine right.

And looking at our graduation numbers, how could it not be seen any differently? Last year, Rockwood had a 94.9 percent graduation rate, and of those students, 88.6 percent will attend a two or a four year university.

The odds of a continued education are good, no doubt, but they aren’t guaranteed. With tuition and amenity prices skyrocketing while scholarships are depleting, who knows for how long our “right” to continued education will last.

Maybe it’s time we looked at college from my mother’s perspective: as a privilege.

One that can be gained and one that can just as easily be taken away.

If worst came to worst, would the majority of us be up to the fight or have we been designed to be too entitled?

You tell me—which is better? Fight or fortune?

• Spring weather starting in February, giving us something good to look back on when the inevitable March snow storm hits.

• The start of March Madness and filling out brackets. If a teacher asks, it’s not gambling, it’s a math project on odds and probability.

• Senior Principal Tim Jones for giving up his Spring Break to lead the service trip to Louisiana. Just remember that when he catches you running in the hallway.

• The annual start of Cardinals Spring Training. It's just better going in as defending champions.

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• Rush Limbaugh for calling a birth control advocate a “slut” and a “prostitute”. If anyone is qualified to judge women, it’s an old man who attacks people over the radio.

• The start of AP exams on Senior Skip Day. Now AP Psych students can study the effects of Cinco de Mayo and Prom on test scores.

• New Rams defensive coordinator Greg Williams for getting caught placing bounties on opposing players.

Now who will motivate the Rams to hit people?

•The Stop KONY campaign just now becoming an issue after eight years. Next time, let's not wait until a crisis goes viral to take action.

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Guide to: STL concert venues

sarah greenlee

alyssa knowling

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The Firebird

Off Broadway

2706 Olive Street

3509 Lemp Ave

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Set a few blocks from the Fox Theater, The Firebird offers a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.

Though the bar setting of the venue makes it a little grungy, the great sound quality and variety of bands makes up for all flaws.

Each show widely differs from the next, as some crowds have much better concert etiquette than others.

All around, The Firebird is a good little venue, seeking to display a multitude of genres and cater to every type of music lover.

The Old Rock House 1200 South 7th Street

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Equipped with high ceilings, a gorgeous balcony and antique styled walls and floors, The Old Rock House is a beautiful venue.

The prices are decent, and the bands are hit or miss, but the sound quality is always wonderful, the staff is helpful and the atmosphere is out of this world.

The best part is that the talented artists who perform at the venue always seem to play intimate, breathtakingly-good shows.

Though every venue has room to grow, The Old Rock House is a gem.

$10 or less= $

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The Pageant

6161 Delmar Blvd.

The go-to venue in St. Louis is The Pageant, but there are far better venues sprinkled throughout the city.

The mediocre atmosphere, pushy staff and high prices often lead to a less than average concert experience.

Above it all, they accommodate those over 21 and tend to push minors into the nooks and crannies of the venue.

Though the sound quality is reliably good, the major cons of The Pageant far outweigh the pros.

Price Guide

$10-20= $$

Off Broadway, the darling of the STL venues, has an eclectic, homey environment.

The staff is welcoming, the prices are completely reasonable and even when the crowds are small, the room still feels full of energy and warmth.

The mix quality can change from show to show, which makes for some great concerts and some mediocre ones.

There are some rather quirky bands that play at Off Broadway, but it is one of the better venues to discover unique, innovative artists.

Plush

3224 Locust Street

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This up-and-coming venue is located amongst other STL concert halls, but brings a freshness the others can’t offer.

The upper level of the Plush consists of the stage and pit with a balcony overlooking; however, the lower level is an entire café.

Brightly colored accent lights and contemporary furnishings create a very modern and hip environment.

The venue is far too new for big name bands to be booked, but the prices are cheap and it’s a great place to catch a local band.

$20 or more= $$$

Guest Column: senior Connor McAndrew

Prevention trumps safety measures On the chilly Monday of Feb. 27, three students were murdered by a solitary gunman at a high school in Chardon, OH. On the morning of that infamous day, an otherwise “normal” student smuggled a handgun into the building. He then proceeded to wait until people gathered for breakfast before calmly firing at least 10 rounds into the oblivious crowd.

The scary thing is, change the name and the location and this could be our school, Lafayette. Just like Chardon High, our school is quiet, peaceful and supposedly safe.

And like Chardon High School and most schools since the tragedies of Columbine and Virginia Tech, some form or another of security is in place to protect students and staff.

Proof? Glance up at your nearest corner. Chances are you’re smiling into a security camera. Better yet, look over while you’re reading this paper at lunch and notice the pistol-toting cop patrolling the cafeteria.

We are surrounded, utterly enveloped by the precautions of our school. We can hardly move an inch without being surveilled in some form or another by the forces that seek to “protect” us. But what we give up in privacy we make up in safety, right?

Past events have shown that school shootings invariably follow the same pattern; a troubled teen, a handgun and an unsuspecting school. If this were to happen in

our school, would our fancy cameras and one security officer be able to prevent a massacre? ​ Not really, I’m afraid.

No matter how much we are watched, observed or tracked, physical security can only go so far. Cameras may deter, but they can’t stop the instantaneous action of someone bent on death and destruction.

The only thing that really stands between us and a shooter is us-the students.

The most effective way to fight violence like that in Chardon is to prevent it. As a class body, we see more than any camera or cop could ever hope to. We see the bullying and the trouble that breed hatred and we see the signals that warn of violence. Like almost every school shooter, the Chardon killer left hints online warning of violence that, if brought to light, could have saved the lives of three people.

We have an duty then to protect ourselves from homicidal classmates by recognizing the warning signs of violence online and in school and acting. That doesn’t mean that we should creep on our friends like spies, reporting their every move to “authority.” Rather, we must notice the real threats of violence and halt its growth into something real and deadly. Because honestly, that’s the only thing that will save us from the Columbines, Virginia Techs and Chardons of the future.

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My punk rock picks: Jawbreaker, the Gaslight Anthem, the Bouncing Souls, Joyce Manor, Banner Pilot, Banquets, the Lawrence Arms, State Lines and more. See me and I’ll load you up with recommendations.

March 15, 2012 Social Studies teacher Steve Klawiter gives his picks for March.

Video Games: Movies: Counter-Strike, Half-Life series and Modern Warfare are some of my favorites. When I have the time, I’ll fire up the Wii for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

I remember beating the first Zelda game as a sophomore in high school. Despite the incredible improvements in graphics and scope since then, the essence of the game remains unchanged: an epic quest, brain-bending puzzles and monstrous boss battles.

I typically love movies by the Coen Brothers, Wes Anderson and Steven Spielberg. The first three Indiana Jones movies made quite an impression on me as a kid.

I felt like that same kid again watching Peter Jackson’s magnificent Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Some of my other favorites are the Shawshank Redemption, Annie Hall, This is Spinal Tap and Three O’Clock High.

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The Image provides innovative ways to spend Spring Break in STL alyssa knowling

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Instead of the mall, go to the Central West End

With many stuck at home for Spring Break 2012, St. Louis natives must find ways to entertain themselves for the week. After either years of living in STL or a few “stacycations”, the typical attractions can begin to seem bland. Fortunately, there are many alternatives for the go-to spots in the city.

Let’s be honest, between the overwhelming amount of products being sold, the glaring lights and the crazed groups of pre-teens, the mall can get old fast.

One of the wonderful alternatives to the mall is the Central West End. Filled with boutiques, restaurants and antique stores, the area provides unique ways for avid shoppers to get their fix.

After a long day of browsing stores, Coffee Cartel is a great little place to sit down and relax with some food and drink from their extensive menu.

For those who aren’t as interested in apparel, Left Bank Books is an independently owned store that contains new and used books, and of course, a cat named Spike.

The Central West End has a perfect mixture of high-end boutiques and quirky shops, making it one of the most interesting areas in St. Louis. photos by Alex Vanderheyden

Instead of the City Museum, go to Turtle Park

What many St. Louisans don’t know is that the creator of the City Museum, Bob Cassily, was also the creator of the whimsical Turtle Park.

The City Museum is super fun, but on a crowded day the attraction can be claustrophobic, hot and full of screaming kids.

Turtle Park not only captures the imagination of the City Museum, but also provides a new way to view the city.

The park somehow seems other-worldly, as it is located right next to the highway, but is seemingly disconnected from the rest of humanity. It is a great place to take pictures, be silly and enjoy the (hopefully) nice Spring Break weather.

The best thing of all—it’s free.

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Instead of the Botanical Gardens, go to the Jewel Box As beautiful as the Botanical Garden is, sometimes it can be really nice to check out areas in STL that go much more under the radar.

A perfect example is The Jewel Box, located in Forest Park.

The art deco greenhouse was built in 1936 and was majorly renovated in 2002. Though it is a popular venue for weddings, the Jewel Box is a relatively unknown attraction, especially to younger generations in the city.

The beautiful glass structure is surrounded by lovely gardens, ponds and the Chosin Few Korean War Memorial.

Admission inside costs only $1 where one can view the fascinating architectural structure of the inner-greenhouse and a wide variety of plants.

The Jewel Box is not only one of the jewels of Forest Park, but a jewel of St. Louis.

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20 entertainment

March 15, 2012

May the odds be

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Hunger Games trilogy gains mass popularity with release of first novel’s film adaptation danielle slauter

asst. entertainment editor

Anticipated as being the next Twilight, The Hunger Games film adaptation focuses on the dystopic country of Panem. With ruthless authority figures ruling over 12 districts, 16-year-old protagonist Katniss Everdeen is suddenly uprooted from her home to fight to the death with 23 other 12 to 18-year-old kids. This “game” serves as a constant reminder to all districts that trying to overthrow the government is impossible. However, Katniss quickly discovers that even with her vast survival knowledge, there are surprises at every turn.

With the release of The Hunger Games quickly approaching, many students and staff are reflecting on how they first became hooked on the series.

“My sister bought the first book to read over Winter Break then told me that I should read them,” senior Millie Kessinger said.

Science teacher Ryan Bixby is also a fan of the Hunger series.

“Lots of students were going on about them so I figured, ‘why not?’”

Junior Ryan Gettinger just started the series from friends are fans of The Hunger Games.

“I first heard about the series from [senior] Molly Collins,” Gettinger said.

Senior Katie Czolgosz also heard about the series from friends. “[I first heard about it] from Molly Collins. She gave me her book to read,” Czolgosz said.

The production of the film has also sparked excitement.

“The production of the Capitol looks really good,” Bixby said. “Just those visuals might be worth it.”

When asked what he’s anticipating most about the film, Gettinger responded, “That’s a very hard question. Not Peeta. I want to see the archery [from Katniss] .” “[I’m excited] to see Liam Hemsworth as Gale and Stanley Tucci as Caesar,” Czolgosz said, “The whole movie just looks intense.”

“I’m really excited to see the scene when the games start,” Kessinger said, “I’m also excited for the tributes’ interviews.”

Another topic of controversy is the casting of the main characters. Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson plays Peeta Mellark.

“I think Josh Hutcherson is perfect for Peeta, and Jennifer Lawrence is exactly how I pictured Katniss,” Kessinger said. “But Liam Hemsworth looks a little older than I pictured Gale.”

“They [the character choices] are really great for Katniss and Gale. I see Elizabeth Banks playing a good Effie too,” Czolgosz said. “Personally, I’m not a big Josh Hutcherson fan, so I think they could have done better for Peeta.”

“The girl is too cute to be playing Katniss; she’s had a hard life and Peeta doesn’t look like how I imagined him,” Bixby said. “More robust, but soft around the edges, like a young Adam Sandler.”

“I disagree with the choice for Katniss,” Gettinger said.

The Hunger Games film officially comes out March 23, but the movie will have a midnight premiere around the country. “[I’m] not going at midnight. I wish I was. I have to wait for my sister. I’m going Friday night though,” Kessinger said.

“If I’m here, I’ll definitely go,” Gettinger said.

The other books in the series, Catching Fire and Mockingjay, are also being adapted into film.

“If they do a good job with the first one then two and three will be good as well. I think two and three would be easier to make into movies because the action is less psychological and more intense,” Bixby said.

“I’m really excited about Catching Fire and Mockingjay. There has been talk that Mockingjay is going to be [made into] two movies. I think it’s a good just because so much happens, and they’ll go into more detail,” Kessinger said.

“The second book [Catching Fire] will be good,” Czolgosz said. “They’ll have to try really hard for the third one [Mockingjay] because, for me personally, it dragged on.”

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