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Erica Chen poses beside her sculpture, The Man. The sculpture is on display at the St. Louis Artists Guild until March 25.
Seven students chosen for St. Louis Artists Guild, Young Artists Showcase
While teaching the Guitar Ensemble, fine arts teacher Traci Bolton tells her students to take notes of an audio clip. Bolton recently won the Outstanding Music Educator Award from the St. Louis Suburban Music Educators Association, along with a Rose Award from Rockwood.
Bolton wins Outstanding Music Educators Award
After being surprised with the 2022-2023 Rose Award, fine arts teacher Jay Long takes a picture with his 7th Hour class. Long was one of 15 Rose Award winners, including fine arts Traci Bolton, who was congratulated moments before.
Two Lafayette teachers become Rose Award recipients for 2022-2023 school year
Since 2001, Trivia night has been a big hit with a fun night of games, food and raffle items. Though it stopped happening because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was brought back in 2022.
LPO sets $15,000 goal for Trivia Night
Several books written by Black authors are being highlighted during February in the Library. This year for Black History Month, various classes like Art Fundamentals and Black Literature are acknowledging the importance of Black History Month with class projects.
Several classes, book club recognizes Black History Month’s significance
Right before thanking FACS teacher Erin Hagglund, Angela Robinson, Class of 2013, leads the rest of the models. The 2013 fashion show was in the evening and was themed Day and Night.
Throwback Thursday: fashion show might make a come back
Crumbl Cookies on Clarkson Road opened in early December of 2022. The bakery has a variety of flavors available, with six different cookie flavors to try each week.
Out and About: Crumbl Cookies offers weekly rotating flavors
Jackson, one of senior Dan Sheltons first clown figures, is considered a pierrot. Shelton has learned about many different types of clowns and has made art about them during AP Art and Design.
If It Weren’t For: Clown Figurines
Engle stopped playing the guitar when he was 8 but recently he got a guitar and has been started playing again. A couple weeks ago I got a new guitar, so I picked it back up and it started off slow, but Ive gotten progressively better very quick, Engle said.
People of Lafayette: junior Taylor Engle tries out for America’s Got Talent
Junior Sam Buffa stands in between two Toyota Supras at a car meet. Buffa has had an interest in cars since he was a child, which was sparked by his fathers passion in cars.
Last Time I… Went To a Car Meet
Three new head coaches begin their Spring sport season
Three new head coaches begin their Spring sport season
Rising above her defender, sophomore Taylor Naina shoots a contested jumper. Naina was the teams highest scorer with a 34.1% field goal completion rate.
Boys basketball advances to District Finals, Hockey falls short in Wickenheiser Cup final
On Feb. 24-25, the varsity boys and girls wrestling teams traveled to Columbia, Missouri to compete in the State Tournament. The boys placed 4th and the girls placed 6th overall.
Lancer wrestling teams each earn team titles at State; basketball heads into post-season play
Senior Matt Haefner stops mid court in the game against Mehlville as the defense moves in. In this game, he scored his 1,000th career point as the Lancers moved to 13-12 for the season.
Haefner earns 1,000 points in his basketball career, 10 wrestlers advance to State
On the back of a Marquette wrestler, junior Maddie Johnson pins her opponent. Johnson will be going to the State Tournament on Feb. 24-25.
Boys hockey advances to Wickenheiser Cup quarterfinals, three divers advance to State Tournament
When dyeing hair at home, its important to follow instructions. In a salon, it can be easier since theres less steps to follow on your own.
Dyeing to be different
With the introduction of St. Louis soccer team, it has inspired a new respect for American soccer. The first game will be on March 4.
New soccer team creates deeper connections with sport
Though we all deserve breaks, people have to persevere and work hard to achieve their goals. Students need to prepare for the real world by taking on challenges instead of going the easy route, especially as the next generation.
We need to stop being lazy, quitting when things become difficult
Internet sleuths have blown-up various social media platforms with dissscussion regarding the recent Idaho murders and their investigation. These ameteur detectives have wrecked havoc on the lives of those associated with the crime and even those completely apart from it.
Internet sleuths cause unnecessary harm to serious investigations
For special holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, my family and I have certain traditions which some of them we carry on for many years.
Now is the time to make family memories
Bins of snacks are on sale at Lancers Landing
Lancers Landing seeks volunteers to keep store running
Lafayette Administrators sit at their table at the 2023 Lafayette Trivia Night Fundraiser. There were about 256 people in attendance at the event.
Administrators attend annual Trivia Night Fundraiser in support of school, students
A bulletin board displayed in the Guidance Office displays the various members of the counseling staff at Lafayette along with a Bitmoji of each of them.
Lafayette promotes mental health awareness through many resources
The 13th Annual Wildwood Frozen Feet Half Marathon started at LaSalle Springs Middle School. The race ran from 8 a.m. until noon and runners covered a variety of trails in the area.
Wildwood’s Frozen Feet Half-Marathon has its biggest turnout since the COVID-19 pandemic
At a dress rehearsal for the Spring Musical 9 to 5 on Feb. 6, sophomore Michael Niblett, lights lead, works in the sound booth while the actors line up for mic check. The show will run from Feb. 9-11.
Spring Musical 9 to 5 hits LHS stage Feb. 9
Freshman Emi Limon competes in the 2022 World Kickboxing and Karate Union Championship in Wales. Even though Limon has only been doing karate for three years, he won four medals at the October competition— a gold medals in Weapons with Music and Korean Forms, a silver medal in Hardstyle Forms and a bronze medal in Weapons with no Music.
Kicking the competition
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.
What’s In a Name?
Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.
Sophomore begins journey into future rap career
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Freshman Akiko Field poses for a picture with her cousins in front of a restaurant in Japan.
Listen In: Student experienced cultural shifts with Japanese-American family, move to America
At Magnolia Flavor House, a Filipino ice cream shop, sophomore Chris Songco eats ice cream. Although his family hasn’t been able to go recently, Songco has been to the Philippines multiple times to visit family, including when he was seven.
Listen In: Asian American, Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture
As part of the curriculum for several language arts classes, students are checked out a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Since the author wrote the main character in the book to be autistic, reading it can be a way to understand what having autism is like.
Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance
To recognize Black History Month, the library created a display of diverse books. Reading books with diverse characters can be a way to widen perspectives.
Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month
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When dyeing hair at home, its important to follow instructions. In a salon, it can be easier since theres less steps to follow on your own.

Dyeing to be different

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • March 13, 2023

I started by dyeing my own hair and finally convinced my parents to take me to a professional (or at least a semi-professional). I’ve found that there are pros and cons to both ways, just depending on...

With the introduction of St. Louis soccer team, it has inspired a new respect for American soccer. The first game will be on March 4.

New soccer team creates deeper connections with sport

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor • March 3, 2023

My journey into soccer (or if you are a pretentious American, fútbol) started when I stole my brother’s copy of FIFA 16. After booting up the game, it prompted me to pick a professional soccer team...

Though we all deserve breaks, people have to persevere and work hard to achieve their goals. Students need to prepare for the real world by taking on challenges instead of going the easy route, especially as the next generation.

We need to stop being lazy, quitting when things become difficult

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief • February 23, 2023

I’ve seen it happen so many times. Teenagers decide to try something new, dedicate their time and their energy to some activity, and then give up. Or even worse, the idea of something becomes a lot more...

Internet sleuths have blown-up various social media platforms with dissscussion regarding the recent Idaho murders and their investigation. These ameteur detectives have wrecked havoc on the lives of those associated with the crime and even those completely apart from it.

Internet sleuths cause unnecessary harm to serious investigations

Maddy Cox, Reporter • February 16, 2023

The internet, while plentiful in its virtues, has opened the door for a plethora of destructive practices in the past years. From hacking to cyberbullying, new ways of causing chaos are found and exploited...

For special holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, my family and I have certain traditions which some of them we carry on for many years.

Now is the time to make family memories

Molly Brim, Administrative Editor • December 20, 2022

When I think of the holidays, I usually think of what I do with my family, and our annual activities like having a snack fest, looking at Christmas lights and being with my mom's or dad's parents. Every...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for students. Instead of focusing on that stress, they should look for holiday things that make them happy.

Stay grounded, have fun during holidays

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • December 8, 2022

The holidays are really stressful with tests right before Winter Break, family coming into town or going out of town on vacation, gift shopping and trying to keep up with friends. Because of this, I've...

A can of tomato soup was thrown at Sunflowers, one of Vincent Van Goghs paintings, in protest. While the environmental movement needs to be acknowledged now, the decision to protest by attempting to ruin a painting is ineffective.

Food is not protest

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief • November 16, 2022

The Just Stop Oil activists were wrong to throw a can of tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting on Oct. 14. Van Gogh has no fault. I consider myself a climate activist. I work at Environmentalistic;...

During intruder drills, the expectations are that students stop what they are doing, lock the doors and hide in a place out of view of the door.

Staff Editorial: We don’t feel safe

Editorial Board • October 31, 2022

On Oct. 24, less than 45 minutes away from LHS, there was a school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School which resulted in two deaths and an additional seven injured. CNN Today said...

Taylor Swifts album Midnights was released Oct. 21 at midnight EST. The album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and other streaming services.

The clock strikes again with Swift’s Midnights release

October 24, 2022

The long-awaited album has finally dropped. Taylor Swift started off in 2006 with her Taylor Swift album, and since then she's released a total of 10 studio albums. Due to controversy regarding the musician’s...

Although he likes the older Marvel movies, senior Mateo LaMar doesnt like the newer movies with different versions of the original characters. Because of the dip in film quality, LaMar prefers rewatching older movies rather than watching the newer movies.

MCU increases in explosion, decreases in expression

Mateo LaMar, Staff Reporter • October 6, 2022

Since the introduction of the multiverse, alien gods and Spider-Man performing magical rituals to save his college career, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has overall flopped. MCU used to have compelling...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was extremely disappointing.

Review: Despite being magic-centered, ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ epically fails to capture Marvel “magic”

Makayla Archambeault and Jack Daws • May 13, 2022

*This review contains spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and WandaVision Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was advertised as the turning point of Phase Four of the Marvel...

@stlactivists posted on Instagram to try and get students from different schools to wear red. According to the post, a student sent this to the account as part of something they were doing for their school.

Blog: Today I took a stand

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • May 5, 2022

Today, on May 5, 2022, I wore red. I try not to get too involved in politics at school, but yesterday I saw this screenshot that said ‘wear red to school this Thursday to support the choice to choose...

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