Chloe Baker, Web Editor
August 6, 2019
Preparation for the coming 2019-2020 school year starts on Wed., August 7 between 6-9 p.m. with the freshman parent meeting, registration and fish dance. Freshman orientation follows on August 8 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:17 p.m. Freshman will be given the...
Kayla Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief
August 4, 2019
Lancers are mourning the loss of senior Brianna Reid who passed away by suicide on Aug. 2. Reid was a member of the Class of 2020, and she was a member of both the Lafayette field hockey and track and field teams. A memorial service will be...
"Legally Blonde" was performed on February 7, 8 and 9. On May 2, nominations for the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards were announced, with Lafayette claiming five nominations.
Jack Weaver, Digital Media Editor
May 8, 2019
The Lafayette Theatre Company was awarded five nominations of recognition for their spring musical, “Legally Blonde”. The nominations received are Outstanding Production, Outstanding Supporting Actress (senior Abi Mirikitani), Outstanding Ensemble,...
Elizabeth Elliott and Makayla Archambeault
May 22, 2019
Mental preparation is defined as “the act of mentally preparing oneself for a performance," whether it be academics, athletics or fine arts, a lot of practice and preparation is required to achieve the desired outcome. Along with physical preparation,...
Hayden Cottrell and Kayla Carpenter
May 22, 2019
Note taking is an important task. The proper notes can either make or break a grade in a class. Here are some easy note taking tips to make the notes better and appealing:
Hannah Fitts and Morgan Vehige
May 20, 2019
The age that a teenager can get a license in Missouri is 16 years old and because of that, many different kinds of Lafayette students that age and older are allowed to purchase a parking pass and drive to school. Driving can be an exciting experience...
Kayla Carpenter and Carson Luther
May 24, 2019
As the school year has drawn to a close many spring sports teams' seasons have also concluded; however, some teams are still preparing for their final postseason competitions including the girls lacrosse...
Janka Gerber, Videographer
May 21, 2019
September 25, 1973. Just barely 18 in the suburbs of Chicago, Dave Cugier joined the Air Force. After serving for 20 years, Cugier became a teacher at Lafayette where he has been teaching Air Force...
Jonah Nickerson, Videographer
May 20, 2019
On Wednesday, May 1, Lafayette's annual Destress Day was hosted in the library. Activities included coloring, a movie and therapy dogs.
Sam Knutson, Videographer
May 17, 2019
On Tuesday, May 7, staff members got together after school to commemorate the six teachers that will retire at the end of the school year.
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Hayden Cottrell is a senior, and this is her second year on staff. She is a part of the Speech and Debate team and Girls Who Can. Hayden can...
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Kevin Vera is a junior, and this is his first year on staff. This year is also his first year at Lafayette High School. Outside of publications,...
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Alli Bishop is a freshman, and this is her first year on staff. Outside of publications, she is involved in volleyball. Alli can be contacted...