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On Jan 7, a disasterous fire swept in and completly destroyed Class of ‘95 graduate, Neal Flesner's home. The image depicts the before and after effects of the fire.
‘I saw firsthand the devastation of our community’
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.
Fine Arts Festival to celebrate districtwide student achievement, feature performances from LHS musicians, actors
On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Lafayette students will be performing in the annual Guitar Festival featuring Tuesday Night Rock Band, Wednesday Jam Band, Monday Jam Band, AcLab Country Club and Guitar Ensemble. Admission is free.
Students to perform in annual Guitar Festival
Sophomore Dean Klawiter plays his keyboard mallet solo "Gypsy Tonic" by Jesse Monkman
Annual concert showcases bright future for Lafayette percussion
Music teacher Andrew Reader leads Concert Band through the first piece of the night: "Fidelity March."
LHS Bands perform Festival pieces in concert
Sliding into third base, senior centerfielder Michael Callahan moves into scoring position during their 11-5 loss to Rockwood Summit April 15. The Lancers lost both games in their series with the Falcons.
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Before throwing the ball to a teammate, senior goalkeeper Beck Henderson holds the ball to slow the pace of the game. Henderson has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate soccer for i2i Academy at Leeds Beckett University in England.
Kickin’ it in England
With ball in hand, catcher TJ Bender attempts to tag out a Eureka runner. Bender played in both rivalry games against Eureka this week.
Lafayette baseball splits series with rivals
The Lafayette girls soccer team celebrates Addison Keen's winning penalty against Eureka. The Lancers won the Battle of 109 5-3 on penalties on Tuesday, Apr. 8.
Keen and Vogt play key role in nail biting win over Eureka
Junior guard Nolan Savoie dribbles down the court in the District final game against Marquette at Kirkwood High School, March 10, 2025. Savoie said that this game was one of his favorite sports moments this year.
March male athlete of the month: Nolan Savoie
Before throwing the ball to a teammate, senior goalkeeper Beck Henderson holds the ball to slow the pace of the game. Henderson has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate soccer for i2i Academy at Leeds Beckett University in England.
Kickin’ it in England
On Jan 7, a disasterous fire swept in and completly destroyed Class of ‘95 graduate, Neal Flesner's home. The image depicts the before and after effects of the fire.
‘I saw firsthand the devastation of our community’
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.
Fine Arts Festival to celebrate districtwide student achievement, feature performances from LHS musicians, actors
On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Lafayette students will be performing in the annual Guitar Festival featuring Tuesday Night Rock Band, Wednesday Jam Band, Monday Jam Band, AcLab Country Club and Guitar Ensemble. Admission is free.
Students to perform in annual Guitar Festival
After being inspired by a challenge between two magicians in the 1900's, Class of ‘07 alumni John Kinney hosts a show for 52 audience members titled '1885.'
It’s Magic!
All Varsity members, as well as the three JV members who came to support, pose in front of the Winter Guard International sign. Photo Contributed by Dawn Hagen.
The Final Catch
People have mixed reactions on a Facebook reel by Fox2Now in response to the demonstration of the neo-Nazis, Oct. 5.
With national issues turning local, advocating for change is imperative
After picking up all the tennis balls on court, I decided to take pictures with the kids and their buddy.
Serving Smiles
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It’s Time to Face the Facts
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One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
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Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
For this years Spring Musical, LTC is putting on the show, "Once Upon a Mattress" which is a re-telling of the classic fairytale, "The Princess and The Pea" with just a little twist to it.
LTC to perform Once Upon a Mattress for Spring Musical
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
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Drop Dead Gore-geous
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day
Lancers blast to the past for Throwback Thursday HoCo Spirit Day
Lancers blast to the past for Throwback Thursday HoCo Spirit Day
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Day three of HoCo Spirit Week has Lancer’s setting sail
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Pi Day celebrates the mathematical symbol of pi. People like math teacher Kevin O'Gorman have celebrated by eating pie and pizza on March 14.
Pi Day offers opportunity to learn more about symbol, eat pie
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Listen In: Giving compliments provides benefits for giver, receiver
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Listen In: Lunar New Year celebration holds tradition, culture
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Listen In: Native American Heritage Month offers gifted teacher opportunity to teach culture
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April Fool’s Day: Find the perfect prank with these links

Courtney McBay, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2010

On April Fool’s Day, everyone wants to play the perfect prank – but it can sometimes be hard to find. These sites serve as resources for finding the inspiration to pull off that priceless hoax.

http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/aprilfool/

The Museum of Hoaxes has compiled this list of the greatest April Fool’s Day hoaxes of all time, based on “notoriety, creativity, and number of people duped,” some dating back as far as the 1930s,

http://www.thefoolsday.com/april-fool-foods/april-fools-lunch.html

The April Fool’s Day Lunch includes Kit-Kat bars coated in graham crackers to look like fish sticks and candy peas and carrots. For a complete recipe, visit the site.

http://www.snopes.com/holidays/aprilfools/origins.asp

Snopes.com, the rumor-debunking site, serves as a reliable source for information on the origins of April Fool’s Day and rumored historic pranks.

http://www.quotegarden.com/april-fool-day.html

“Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” This site has this and many other April Fool’s Day quotes.

http://www.funmunch.com/events/april_fools_day/april_fools_day_pranks.shtml

 Harmless yet obnoxious pranks for April 1 are featured on this site.

http://familyfun.go.com/april-fools-day/april-fools-food-pranks-gallery-842659/view-all/

 This site has “Foolproof Food Pranks” including Sweet Sushi, Fakin’ and eggs, and a Magic Milk bowl.

 http://aprilfoolzone.com/classic.htm

Classic, simple and silly April Fool’s Day pranks are listed on this site.

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1939-april-fools-practical-jokes-and-pranks

 These jokes have all been submitted by kids – most are so goofy that they are worth the read.

 http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/03/24/april-fools-pranks/

Instead of simple tricks for this April Fool’s Day, this site has various gadgets to stump a friend, including Toilet Goblins, The Stuffed Mouse Computer Mouse and a Mildew Lunch Bag.

http://www.googleaprilfools.com/

Google hosts a site specifically tailored to April Fool’s Day questions and inquiries. It is the ultimate search engine for pranks.

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'I saw firsthand the devastation of our community'
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.
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After being inspired by a challenge between two magicians in the 1900's, Class of ‘07 alumni John Kinney hosts a show for 52 audience members titled '1885.'
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