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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
At the Dec. 17 Board of Education meeting following RNEA members' rejection of Rockwood's proposed contract, district officials give a budget presentation.
District, teachers at impasse over contract negotiation
During the homecoming pep assembly, junior Mackenzie Kannel, senior Abby Moyer, and junior Rylee Keim get ready for a stunt.
Taking the Tumble
The LHS Winter Carnival is an annual event with student volunteers running various game stands and activities for kids between Pre-K to elementary school. This year, the event is happening on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can volunteer to sign up to through StudentSquare.
Class of 2028 to host annual Winter Carnival fundraiser
Out of 520 total entries for “Beginnings”, freshman Annabella Graham’s long exposure photo will be one of 74 on display at the St. Louis Kooyumjian Gallery. “I had no clue my photo was gonna get picked at all,” Graham said. “But I was very happy about it.” photo contributed by Annabelle Graham
Beginnings 2024: More than an exhibition
Senior guard Josh Pitney drives to the hoop in a Friday night game against Lindbergh. Lafayette lost this game to bring their record to 8-10.
Boys basketball team bested by Flyers in Friday night contest
Senior wrestler Jeremiah Drake lifts opponent in the Lafayette "Fred Ross" Tournament. Drake won his match and finished first at the tournament.
January Male Athlete of the Month: Jeremiah Drake
Senior wrestler Aaliyah Grammer holds opponent on her back at the Lafayette "Fred Ross" Tournament. Grammer won her match and placed first in the tournament.
January Female Athlete of the Month: Aaliyah Grammer
Lafayette skaters embrace after junior forward Addison Long's goal. This was Long's second goal of the night that propelled the Lancers to their 6-3 win, Friday.
Freeman, Long and Ross play key role in Lancer win on senior night
Luke Voit speaks on his first major league hit with moderator, Martin Kilcoyne, at Persimmon Woods Golf Club on Friday Jan. 10.
High School Dreams, Major League Reality
During the homecoming pep assembly, junior Mackenzie Kannel, senior Abby Moyer, and junior Rylee Keim get ready for a stunt.
Taking the Tumble
Luke Voit speaks on his first major league hit with moderator, Martin Kilcoyne, at Persimmon Woods Golf Club on Friday Jan. 10.
High School Dreams, Major League Reality
Many animals are taken care of and available for adoption at Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Located approximately 30 minutes away, students can also apply to be volunteers there.
Local animal shelter offers volunteer opportunities for students
Out of 520 total entries for “Beginnings”, freshman Annabella Graham’s long exposure photo will be one of 74 on display at the St. Louis Kooyumjian Gallery. “I had no clue my photo was gonna get picked at all,” Graham said. “But I was very happy about it.” photo contributed by Annabelle Graham
Beginnings 2024: More than an exhibition
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
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
Fake news online is rampant now that anyone can post anything. It is up to an individual to be proactive and fact check the media they consume.
It’s Time to Face the Facts
CARTOON: The evolution of the first day of school
CARTOON: The evolution of the first day of school
Officially releasing on April 16, Starbucks came out with their new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers: Spicy Dragonfruit (left), Spicy Strawberry (middle) and Spicy Pineapple (right). What makes these drinks unique is the addition of the Starbucks Spicy Chili Powder Blend which gives the drinks that hint of spice combined with the fruity, tropical flavor of the lemonade. (photo illustration by Zosia Paciorek)
Sips of Summer
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
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
The cheerleaders cheer on the football players during the crucial district game against the Washington Blue Jays. The night ultimately led to a win for the Lancers.
Lafayette cheer program revamps coaching staff for new season
Decked out in 80's workout gear, the SSD department performs a dance routine that went on to win them the title of 'Best Group Costume'.
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
Day three of HoCo Spirit Week has Lancer's setting sail
Day three of HoCo Spirit Week has Lancer’s setting sail
Surfers face bikers for second day of HoCo Spirit Week
Surfers face bikers for second day of HoCo Spirit Week
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
March 1 is National Compliment Day. A theory taught in AP Psychology mentions the benefits of both giving and receiving compliments.
Listen In: Giving compliments provides benefits for giver, receiver
Throughout her house, junior Jessica Guan has decorations for the Lunar New Year. Her favorite are the fish, which promise auspiciousness.
Listen In: Lunar New Year celebration holds tradition, culture
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
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
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LHS staff celebrates Halloween with annual costume contest

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November 3, 2023
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Lafayette staff celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes. Some staff members coordinated with their departments for themed costumes. Some of these groups included counseling dressed as ‘Self-Care Bears,’ FACS dressed up as housewives and Fine Arts dressed up as literal bands. The Fine Arts Department won the costume competition.
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Showing off their trophy, the Fine Arts Department poses for a photo after winning the Staff Halloween Costume Contest. After other staff members and departments displayed their costumes the Fine Arts Department came out on top, taking the win.
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