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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.
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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
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After being re-opened by the Rockwood School district, Feb. 1., ChatGPT has currently been restricted on all Rockwood-issued Chromebooks as of now. A new program, Chat for Schools is being introduced to the district and a new Canva course will be created in the future to teach students how to use AI.
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At the 2022 Madrigal Dinner, Class of 2022 Graduate Caleb Bolton performs as a part of the Royal Court. This dinner is an ongoing tradition occurring every other year during December. The next event will be in 2026.
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As the MIOS Concert progressed, percussionists sophomores Charlie Henson and Jacob Tate as well as freshman Charlie Heger play their instruments.
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Sophomore guard Maria Golfo dribbles past Parkway Central defender. Golfo scored 10 points, Friday, against the Colts.
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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.
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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
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Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
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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)
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Girls basketball secures comeback win against Parkway Central, Boys dominate Parkway West

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January 21, 2025
Darby Morel
Sophomore guard Maria Golfo dribbles past Parkway Central defender. Golfo scored 10 points, Friday, against the Colts.

During their senior night, halfway through the fourth quarter, Lafayette senior Taylor Nania drove down the court before passing the ball off to sophomore Lylah Kimberlin, who found sophomore Maria Golfo in the corner who took a three-point shot. 

The ball sailed into the net making the score 31-30, to begin a dominant lead that the Lancers carried to their victory over Parkway Central, 40-33, Friday.

The Lancer lead comes as a surprise after Parkway Central began the game with an intimidating 16-0 lead in the first half. Despite this, Lafayette scored 31 points and allowed just 14 to gain the lead back in the fourth quarter. 

After prevailing over Parkway West, the Lancers record stands at 7-6. The girls will travel to play in the Frontenac, Kansas Tournament this weekend.

Senior Drew Austerman scored 15 points during the Lafayette basketball senior night to help the Lancers win over Parkway West, 60-42, Jan 17. 

Lafayette (8-7) maintained control throughout the entire game, never trailing Parkway West (5-8)  after the first quarter. By halftime the Lancers led 33-15. 

The second half was much closer, but Parkway West was unable to comeback, with both teams putting up 27 points in the second half. 

This win helped Lafayette bounce back from a tough 59-45 loss to Liberty, just a day prior. 

The Lancers have seen improvement under first year head coach Dan Kreienkamp, as last season the team only had 11 wins. Their next game will be against Lindbergh, Jan. 31. 

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