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Lafayette High School news. Student-run.

The Lancer Feed

Lafayette High School news. Student-run.

The Lancer Feed

As Editor In Chief, along with other editors, I am responsible for editing stories and overseeing the production of our website, newsmagazine and social media accounts. Along with editor duties, I write stories for all three sources.

Behind the byline

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief January 19, 2024

Principal Karen Calcaterra surprises Natasha Fischer with flowers and a balloon Feb. 7, 2022 after she was selected as Teacher of the Year. The following year, she left LHS to become an Administrative Intern at Kellison Elementary.

Former drama teacher returns as Assistant Principal

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager January 19, 2024

After working as an Administrative Assistant at Kellison Elementary School from 2022-2024, former Lafayette drama teacher Natasha Fischer will be returning as a Lancer in the 2024-2025 school year. She...

Wearing his neck guard, junior Matthew Ridgeway skates away from his defender. Ridgeway was happy to wear a neck guard once Lafayette required it. “You never know whats gonna happen, so you should wear a neck guard,” Matthew said.

A new safety check

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

In Sheffield, England, one accident has changed the landscape of safety in hockey. On Oct. 28, former NHL player Adam Johnson died from a neck cut by another player’s skate in the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey...

Hall monitor Carren Rogan subs for language arts teacher David Choate during his absence on Sept. 14, 2021. Due to the continued lack of substitute teachers, hall monitors or other teachers fill in when needed.

Staff shortages stem from district competition, occupational disinterest

Maddy Cox and Samantha Haney January 10, 2024

Rockwood has been experiencing staff shortages in a variety of areas from substitute teachers to custodial staff. Despite district efforts, these shortages have persisted for a number of years and have...

[Classroom] will be blocked off for students starting next year, Willot said. Canvas will be the primary resource for accessing online classwork beginning next school year.

Digital transition

Abby Scott, News Editor January 9, 2024

General Information Rockwood announced on Nov. 30 that they would be switching from Google Classroom to Canvas on June 30.  Canvas has been used throughout the district for the past six years, according...

Class of 2011 graduate Charles Zimmerman (middle) is paired with Bonne Bedingfield (left) and Rabiha Sami (right) to form the Sugar Bandits, a culinary arts team on Holiday Wars. Team Sugar Bandits went into the finale and finished 2nd out of nine teams.

Listen In: Competition show builds friendship, learning opportunities

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager December 20, 2023

On this episode of Listen In, Class of 2011 graduate Charles Zimmerman sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney after his recent competition in season 5 of Holiday Wars, a baking competition...

DEAF Inc. hosts Signing with Santa for deaf and hard of hearing children

Julia Dean, Digital Media Staff December 20, 2023

DEAF Inc. hosts Signing with Deaf Santa at 25 E. Frisco Ave in Webster Groves from 9-11:30 a.m.. The event has crafts, balloon animals with Moolah Clowns, waffles and hot cocoa, along with storytelling...

The new calendar change approved by the Board of Education will let students finish their finals before Winter Break.

Revised 2024-2025 calendar sets 1st Semester to end before winter break

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff December 19, 2023

At the Board of Education meeting Dec. 7, board members approved the revised 2024-2025 district calendar and the new 2025-2026 calendar.  The changes being made affect semester start and end dates.  Currently,...

After winning all three training level tests at the National Dressage Pony Cup, senior Grace Miltenberger hugs her horse, Bentley.

Senior plans to part ways with horse to save for college

Zosia Paciorek, Features Editor December 8, 2023

Two years ago, senior Grace Miltenberger picked up her childhood passion for horseback riding. She is now an equestrian at Oak Ridge Farm Equestrian in Illinois where she rides almost every day with her...

To introduce kids to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, gifted teacher Shannon Batt put together a display. She is a certified Choctaw artist and was able to teach gifted students at Lafayette the art of beading.

Listen In: Native American Heritage Month offers gifted teacher opportunity to teach culture

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager November 30, 2023

On this episode of Listen In, gifted teacher Shannon Batt sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney to discuss her experience as a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She has been able to...

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