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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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Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • February 8, 2023

When sophomore Thomas Steiger woke up on the morning of soccer tryouts, he wasn't expecting to end the day in the hospital. Athletic trainer Eric Doherty used an AED on Steiger to stabilize him until the...

Listen In: Student experienced cultural shifts with Japanese-American family, move to America

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief • October 25, 2022

Ever since she came back from Japan, freshman Akiko Field has seen notable differences in American culture. From differences in culture at home and school to differences in overall experience, Field talks...

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Listen In: Asian American, Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • May 20, 2022

Sophomore Chris Songco discusses growing up in a Philippine household and how it has affected him. Along with this, Songco discusses balancing growing up with both American and Philippine cultures.

Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • April 21, 2022

Language arts teacher Melissa Schumacher discusses the book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and how it allows students to understand autism from the perspective of the...

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

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • February 26, 2022

Guidance Department Chair Terence Small discusses Black History Month. Small talks about how reflecting back on all the different parts of history will let people see history through a more diverse lens...

College and Career counselors Alex Dusenberry and Sarah Hicks speak about what they do at their office and how they can help seniors decide which college option benefits them the most. The seniors met during AcLab on Aug. 26 to learn information about the upcoming school year.

Listen In: Traditional vs. non-traditional college options

Sam Haney • November 29, 2021

College and career counselors Sarah Hicks and Alex Dusenberry discuss what students can do after high school. From the traditional two-year or four-year college route to a trade school or an apprenticeship,...

Halloweens originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and formally became introduced in the United States in the mid 1800s, according to the History website.

Listen In: Halloween brings friends, families closer together

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • October 29, 2021

Art teacher Lauren Sakowski and sophomore Sarah Ebenezer both grew up making costumes with their moms. Now, Sakowski does this with her own children while Ebenezer started creating her...

To fit with her classroom decoration, Stephanie Hruby has bins with holes in them as her phone boxes. These allow students to see their phones, along with providing a decorative way for the phones to stay away from students for the class period.

Listen In: Math teacher shares experience utilizing ‘phone boxes’ during class

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • September 24, 2021

Stephanie Hruby has been teaching at Lafayette for 13 years. Over that time, with the rising popularity of cellphones, she developed a way to prevent students from using them unnecessarily in class...

On Art Hill in Forest Park, a special memorial for the 9/11 anniversary displays nearly 7,500 American flags — one for each of the nation’s men and women killed in military combat since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 412 first responders who died in the line of duty that day. Lafayette held its own Patriot Day Ceremony on Sept. 10 .

Listen in: Science teacher Shannon Campbell shares 9/11 memories

Sonya Sud, Assistant Editor in Chief • September 10, 2021

In this episode of  The Lancer Feed's Listen In Podcast, staff reporter Sonya Sud talks with science teacher Shannon Campbell, who shared her story about 9/11. Campbell's husband worked at a company office...

In wake of the Astros cheating scandal, the MLB needs to create harsher punishments for teams in order to deter them from cheating.

Listen In: Predictions for upcoming MLB season

Vijay Viswanathan • March 18, 2021

In this episode, staff reporter Vijay Viswanathan sits down with junior Tom Richards to discuss his predictions for the upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) season, which begins on April 1, 2021. Listen...

Listen in: Business teacher explains Shop Local

Listen in: Business teacher explains ‘Shop Local’

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor • February 18, 2021

In this episode, staff reporter Samantha Haney talks to business teacher Holly Green about what 'shop local' means and how we can participate in our own communities. Listen in was created as an outlet...

Both freshman Yasmin Hassan and sophomore Pooja Reddy are first generation Americans, both of their parents came to the Unites States in hopes of pursuing a better life for their children.

Listen in: Lancers gain insight from life as first generation Americans

Juli Mejia and Chloe Baker • April 3, 2020

“There's this stereotypical thing where you don’t have a culture and you do have a culture. So there’s never really a right place to stand. I ‘d rather have my kids live how I live and see how...

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