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Lafayette High School news. Student-run.

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Wrestler participates in folkstyle wrestling during freestyle off-season

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter May 3, 2024

With no sport to do over the spring, freshman Owen Hardy decided to experiment with folkstyle wrestling. Hardy found out about the club when told about it by his freestyle wrestling coach. “I do folkstyle...

LHS participates in National Bring Your Kid to Work Day for the first time

LHS participates in National Bring Your Kid to Work Day for the first time

Abby Scott and Zosia Paciorek May 1, 2024

On Apr. 25, 46 Lafayette staff members brought their kids to school with them. This is the first time LHS has done this event, and it was organized by Principal Karen Calcaterra and librarian Jane Lingafelter....

Lafayette’s International Day aims to celebrate diversity within school community

Sam Walowitz, Digital Media Asst. Editor In Chief April 30, 2024

On April 11, Lafayette's second annual International Day was held in the Commons. This event featured many different performances and informational booths where attendees could learn more about a given...

At a North Carolina national park in 2015, junior Megan Pannell first discovered her fear of spiders. Her dad pointed out a spider, which caused Pannell to panic at the sight. “That’s when I think he realized, ‘yeah, you’re definitely afraid of spiders’," Pannell said.

Last Time I Was Scared: Megan Pannell

Ammu Lanka, Reporter April 29, 2024

What was supposed to be an unsuspecting summer day after a room renovation turned into a horrifying scene for junior Megan Pannell when she saw a spider under her bed covers. That summer in 2023 was...

What’s a Lancer?

Sam Walowitz and Lylah Kimberlin April 24, 2024

The Lancer mascot has taken on different forms throughout Lafayette's history. Each is represented throughout the school in murals, clock faces and even the floor of the Commons. Lafayette community members...

In a routine based off of the Hindu gods Krishna and Radha, sophomore Hritika Malugu and Brentwood High School freshman Meenakshi Kadungath strike a pose. Malugu's favorite routine is also based off of Krishna. "My favorite dance piece is probably Asainthadum which is a classical piece about how everyone is happy when Krishna is around. It’s really dynamic and has a lot of fun steps," Malugu said.

Eye on Art: Hritika Malugu

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor April 22, 2024

Sophomore Hritika Malugu and Brentwood High School freshman Meenakshi Kadungath have been dancing since they were young. “We both have been dancing since were 5 or 6,” Malugu said. “We met [when]...

Sophmore Halah Almuttan started her buisness, Halah’s Sweet Treats during fall this year. Other than selling a variety of self-made goods such as cinamon rolls, bunt cakes and churros, she also takes custom orders for treats like cakes, chocolate covered strawberries and cupcakes.

People Of Lafayette: Halah Almuttan

Rylee Stoffel, Reporter April 18, 2024

This year, sophomore Halah Almuttan followed her childhood dream by opening her own baking business, Halah’s Sweet Treats. “I’ve been baking my entire life. I used to watch the Kids Baking Championship...

Lafayette students, staff observe eclipse

Julia Dean, Digital Media Asst. Editor In Chief April 16, 2024

On April 8, Lafayette students and staff joined to watch the partial eclipse on the football field. They were on the field for under an hour, passing time by talking to friends, tracking the sun's progress...

Before leaving to Trick-or-Treat for cans in 2021, volunteers met in the Commons. Senior Daisy Foster met one of her best friends while collecting cans.

The Best Time I Ever Volunteered: Daisy Foster

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager April 15, 2024

In her sophomore year, senior Daisy Foster volunteered through Key Club, a volunteer organization, at the Trick-or-Treat for Cans event hosted by Student Council. Volunteers walked through neighborhoods...

Undefined to end improv season with final show

Natalie Soest, Digital Media Staff April 10, 2024

Undefined, an improv comedy troupe, uses audience stimuli and skits to entertain their audience. Members form different teams, to work together throughout the comedy games. Undefined's final show will...

Playing Gretchen Wiener's in COCA's production of "Mean Girls: The Musical," junior Jenna Barakat sings "What's Wrong With Me."

People of Lafayette: Jenna Barakat

Marlie French, Reporter April 10, 2024

Junior Jenna Barakat spends her time outside of school in productions run by various theater companies such as COCA and STAGES St. Louis. While she mostly performs in musicals, she also performs in plays...

Community reflects on impact of vinyl shop

Lylah Kimberlin, Digital Media Staff April 3, 2024

Despite current forms of streaming music, some people decide to return to vinyl, an older form of music. Many vinyl collectors enjoy the physicality of vinyl and think the sound is richer than streamed...

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