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Junior principal, Matthew Borzillo, and administrative assistant, Diana Kramel, test their knowledge of one another for National Principal Month
Which principal and administrative assistant pair know each other best?
A Lancer sits down during the library's Freedom to Read week activities, Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Freedom to Read Week offers hot cocoa and awareness of book bans in schools
Long overdue, the Lafayette parking lot underwent a complete makeover this past summer. Improvements to the parking lot were just one of the $23 million worth of projects the district conducted this past summer, done through Prop 3 funding.
Prop 3’s role in summer projects across the district
Missouri Senate Bill 68 prohibits the use of personal electronic devices throughout the school day for students in all Missouri public schools.
Missouri bill prompts Rockwoods no phone policy
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
During the Class 6 District 2 Semifinal, senior quarterback Brady Micek hands off the ball to junior running back Cody Keen. With 87 yards, Keen led team in rushing yards and scored a touchdown to help Lafayette beat SLUH, 28-25.
Blocked field goal sees Lancers’ advance to District Championship
Sophomore forward Luke Ross fights for the puck during the Lafayette and Rockwood Summit's, Nov 3. The two rivals tied, in their first conference game of the season, 1-1.
Lancers hold rivals to a draw in Conference opener
In a singles match against Parkway West, senior Mia Yin prepares to serve. This tournament was one of only four losses that the Lafayette team had all season.
October athlete of the month: Mia Yin
During a play, junior running back Cody Keen attempts to weave his way through multiple Marquette defenders with help from teammates. The Lancers defeated the Mustangs, 43-15, on Friday Oct. 24.
Lancers defeat Mustangs in Mayor’s Bowl matchup
Before his rodeo at the Washington County Fair, senior Finn Cronin kneels down and prays with his fellow riders. "I ask god for protection and then I will get up, put my helmet on, hop behind the chute, dance a little bit and get the wiggles out,” Cronin said.
More than just a rodeo
Donohoo decorates his home extravagantly for the Halloween season for his own and his neighbors' enjoyment. Photo Courtesy of David Donohoo
Decades of decorations
Offensive team goes over plays during a flag football practice
Flag football team attracts new members during maiden season
Starting her third year on staff, junior Marlie French loves to play music with her band and write opinion pieces. "I love Student Publications because everyone on staff is nice and welcoming. I have a great time writing opinion pieces and talking about issues and conflicts in our society," said French.
Meet The Staff: Marlie French
Lafayette's Halloween - as told by you!
Lafayette’s Halloween – as told by you!
Junior principal, Matthew Borzillo, and administrative assistant, Diana Kramel, test their knowledge of one another for National Principal Month
Which principal and administrative assistant pair know each other best?
Although the phone ban has been in effect for months now, students still find ways to use phones in class.
Do not disturb
Lafayette's Halloween - as told by you!
Lafayette’s Halloween – as told by you!
Students today are expected to balance grades, extracurricular activities and their mental health. But, what happens when the grades and extracurriculars overweigh mental health? Which will be sacrificed?
Tired yet?
President Donald Trump and Robert Kennedy Jr., United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, links Tylenol and childhood vaccines with increased autism diagnoses.
Recent autism announcement offers threat to national health
After COVID, teachers increasingly report absences in their classrooms. Photo by Abdes Dabai / CC-BY-SA-4.0
Where did the students go?
Donohoo decorates his home extravagantly for the Halloween season for his own and his neighbors' enjoyment. Photo Courtesy of David Donohoo
Decades of decorations
Offensive team goes over plays during a flag football practice
Flag football team attracts new members during maiden season
Starting her third year on staff, junior Marlie French loves to play music with her band and write opinion pieces. "I love Student Publications because everyone on staff is nice and welcoming. I have a great time writing opinion pieces and talking about issues and conflicts in our society," said French.
Meet The Staff: Marlie French
Junior principal, Matthew Borzillo, and administrative assistant, Diana Kramel, test their knowledge of one another for National Principal Month
Which principal and administrative assistant pair know each other best?
Starting his third year on staff, junior Theo Koury likes to write about and play football. Koury has recently won a Best of SNO award for his feature "More than just a rodeo". "I like Student Publications because it gives me the opportunity to write about others and connect with the Lafayette community," Koury said.
Meet The Staff: Theo Koury
Lafayette's Halloween - as told by you!
Lafayette’s Halloween – as told by you!
In an attempt to gain yardage, senior quarterback Brady Micek hands the ball off to junior running back Cody Keen. Lafayette defeated McCluer High School 63-6 on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Lancers overpower Comets ahead of Battle of 109
Running towards the end zone, senior wide reciever Terance Bills weaves his way past multiple Hawks on Friday, Sep. 5. Lafayette triumphed over Hazelwood Central, 49-0.
Lancers win big over the Hawks
From left: Allison Mcwatters, Giorgia Giovannini, Lillian Glandt, Amelia Gauna, Emma Hagen. Front row: Amanda Qualley, Bethany Messenger.
Prom held at Ritz-Carlton for third consecutive year
At the basketball station, an athlete winds-up to dunk on the hoop. Athletes who made the basketball in the hoop were awarded candy.
Lancers participate in activities with their athletes for the annual Special Olympics
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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STL Spark group stems from family connection

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Lylah Kimberlin, Digital Media Asst. Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2025
Kirtley sisters wear dresses in support of STL Spark and Dressember in order to raise awareness about human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Kirtley family

STL Spark is a student-run organization based at Lafayette High School that focuses on stopping human trafficking and fundraising through Dressember. STL Spark was initially in 2018 started by Grace Kirtley and furthered by her sisters: Patty, Mary and Annie. The Kirtley family has helped develop and lead the program at Lafayette High School while also gaining support from their friends and family.

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Phone practices across Rockwood are relatively similar, with an baseline expectation that phones are away during instructional time. While most high schools in the district ask phones be put away completely for the entirety of class, Lafayette is the only school that allows teachers to decide the expectations in their own classroom.
New Phone Practice, Who Dis?
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