“Legally Blonde” receives five award nominations
Jack Weaver, Digital Media Editor
May 8, 2019
Filed under Local News, News, Top Stories
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, Outstanding Musical Direction (Christy Shaffer) and...
First district-wide fashion show at Lafayette May 2
Jasmin Kim, Ad Manager
April 30, 2019
Filed under News, School News, Top Stories
All four Rockwood high schools will collaborate to host the first district-wide fashion show on Thursday, May 2, in the Lafayette Commons at 7 p.m. The theme is Fusion to represent the high schools coming together under fashion. The admission is free. The main goal of hosting a fashion show is to celebrate students...
2019 Flood Watch
Shelby Darnell, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
Filed under Flood Coverage, Local News, News, School News, Top Stories
Rain and snow have been prevalent in the recent seasons. Weather has the potential to turn more severe, including flooding, in the spring season with April showers-or storms. The Meramec River poses a threat due to backwater effects from the Mississippi River according to The National Weather Service i...
OPINION: What do you want from incoming Superintendent Mark Miles?
Hayden Cottrell and Alex Rozar
April 8, 2019
Filed under Local News, News, Opinions, Photo Opinion, Photos, School News, Top Stories
On March 25, a community reception was held to welcome incoming superintendent Dr. Mark Miles. The Lancer Feed spoke to different members of the community to hear what they would like to see from Miles in the upcoming school year when he assumes his position.
Art contest held to redesign Lancers Landing door
Elizabeth Elliott, Staff Writer
April 6, 2019
Filed under News, School News
To redo the door of Lancers Landing, an art contest is being held. The contest is open to all students. Submissions entering the contest must include Lancers Landing, the height must double the width (2:1), convey positive school spirit and have the entry form attached to the back. Entry forms are available at the ...
Senior Magazine Questionnaire due April 22
April 5, 2019
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Seniors should check their school email for a link to the Senior Superlatives voting and Questionnaire for the senior issue of the Image Magazine. The Senior Magazine will be distributed at graduation practice. In order for your responses to be included, the form must be submitted by April 22 at midnigh...
Mondl, Dunn win seats on Rockwood Board in April 2 election
Alex Rozar, Opinions Editor
April 3, 2019
Filed under Local News, News, School News, Top Stories
On April 2, voters elected Loralee Mondl and Tom Dunn to the Rockwood Board of Education. Incumbent Loralee Mondl, who is currently the Board's president, was re-elected to office for a third term with 42.4% of the vote. Her seat, along with retiring Board member Matt Doell's, were both up for grabs ...
Improvement to Clayton Road impacts traffic flow
Caroline Kesting, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
Filed under Local News, News, Top Stories
Currently, Clayton Road is undergoing construction just outside of Lafayette. The work began on Feb. 25 and will conclude by this fall. “This particular improvement project on Clayton road runs from Black Canyon Court to Eatherton, in Wildwood. It’s part of a broader improvement job that also includes Baxter R...
What to know about the Board of Education candidates
March 27, 2019
Filed under News, School News, Top Stories
On April 2, Rockwood voters will choose between three candidates to fill two three-year seats on the Rockwood Board of Education... click the link above to read more....
Local community fights Opioid Epidemic
Naomi Saegusa and Shelby Darnell
March 26, 2019
Filed under Local News, News, Top Stories
According to the CDC, Around 68 percent of the more than 70,200 drug overdose deaths in 2017 involved an opioid. That’s around 47,736 deaths to opioids in just one year. These deaths can impact anyone, including people in our community. Patti Fitzwalter came home from work and found her son, Michael ...
Color Guard advances across Midwest
Alex Rozar, Opinions Editor
March 5, 2019
Filed under News, School News, Top Stories
The Lafayette Winter Color Guard has been tearing up the competition this year. On Feb. 23, they placed first in their class in Edwardsville, Illinois. The previous weekend, the Winter Guard placed fifth in Finals at a Winter Guard International (WGI) Super Regional event in Indianapolis, Indiana with a score of 74.48. "Indianapolis was kin...
Cyberpatriot program thrives in JROTC
Caroline Kesting, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Filed under News, School News
Cyberpatriot is a National Youth Cyber Education Program designed by the Air Force Association (AFA). The program allows students to explore careers in cybersecurity, technology, engineering, mathematics and other sciences that are critical for our nation’s increasing technological development. Diff...
