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Sharing a microphone in the chorus, sophomores Hattie Kumar and Meghan McKee perform "Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers with their fellow Monday Jam Band members.
LHS students perform in annual Acoustic Variety Show
Anchors Vedha Inampudi and Julia Dean host the pilot of Lancer Feed: Press Play, our new broadcast show talking about homecoming week and sports
Launch of Lancerfeed: Press Play
Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump go head-to-head for this year's presidential election. The 2024 general election will take place Nov. 5.
Lancers’ Election Perception
Wind ensemble, one of the three bands that performed on Oct. 30, plays their final song of the night. Music teacher Brad Balog conducted them.
LHS bands perform in first concert
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?
Senior forward Matt Ridgeway races down the ice towards the Eureka goal. Ridgeway scored 2 goals to help the Lancers win 5-3 on Nov. 16.
Ridgeway’s brace wins Lancers Battle of 109
Senior linebacker Nathan Hutchison and senior defensive back Drew Austermann dump water on coach Boyd Manne to celebrate the win. Lafayette became District champions for the first time since 2012.
Offensive breakthrough in third quarter ends 12-year drought
At the Fall College Signing day, 13 student athletes sign letters of intent in the Theater, Nov. 13. Family, teammates and coaches attended the event to support the signees.
Lancer athletes sign college letters of intent
After a blocked punt, senior defensive back Drew Austermann runs the ball toward the Rockwood Summit endzone. The play was one of two defensive touchdowns by Lafayette
Big first half propels Lancers to District final
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump go head-to-head for this year's presidential election. The 2024 general election will take place Nov. 5.
Lancers’ Election Perception
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?
Senior center-back Braxton Lawhorn clears the ball toward the offense. After missing his junior season, Lawhorn played in a close 0-1 loss against Eureka, Sept 17, 2024.
‘It was hard to see everybody do something I wanted to do so bad’
During the final dress rehearsal Oct. 16, Elwyn Dignam, who plays Wayne Hopkins, brandishes his wand in LTC's production of "Puffs".
LTC to perform twist on Harry Potter story in Fall Play, Puffs
Junior, Luke Hinton, working at his studio, Wildwood Green Arts, located in Glencoe, MO. He has been going there for ceramics for a year.
Lafayette junior explores creative side through ceramics
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
In front of her TV, junior Maddy Cox stares at the opening screen of the docuseries Quiet on Set. The docuseries featured Nikelodeon cast and crew members talking about abuse they went through while working on and off set.
Child Actors, Adult Problems
In Irish Wish, Maddie Kelly (played by Lindsay Lohan) makes a wish that changes her life. In the end, Kelly is forced to decide between two guys she has feelings for.
Irish Wish offers charming romance, lacks overall plot depth
Digital Media Staff debuts new series, Digital Gone Clubbing. Sam Walowitz introduces the clubs, tune in!
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #1
Anchors Vedha Inampudi and Julia Dean host the pilot of Lancer Feed: Press Play, our new broadcast show talking about homecoming week and sports
Launch of Lancerfeed: Press Play
Grooving to Apple by Charlie XCX, Michael Callahan and CJ Campbell dance. Male Escadrille practiced four times before showcasing their new moves for their classmates at Powderpuff and the Pep Assembly.
HoCo Under the Sea: A week of wacky outfits, gender-swapped sports and a landslide win
Junior, Luke Hinton, working at his studio, Wildwood Green Arts, located in Glencoe, MO. He has been going there for ceramics for a year.
Lafayette junior explores creative side through ceramics
Graduating seniors who previously attended Rockwood Valley Middle School pose for a group picture in front of the school.
Seniors celebrate graduation by walking through previous schools
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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All content by Addie Watson
During the LHS Theater Show-down, freshman Faith Cole wrestles a Seckman wrestler. The Lady Lancers defeated the Jaguars 39-24.

Weekly sports update: Dec. 9-Dec. 16

Addie Watson
December 17, 2018
During a Dec. 1 game against Marquette, the girls basketball team huddles around their former coach to discuss their game plan. The Lady Lancers fell to the Mustangs losing 50-51. This season. the Lady Lancers will take on Marquette on Feb. 7 at home.

Girls basketball looks forward to upcoming season with new head coach

Addie Watson
October 31, 2018
Before the Oct. 2 girls softball Pink Game at the Ellisville Athletic Association, the Lady Lancers gather in a huddle. The team fell to Marquette 0-8, so their record is now 12-11.

Weekly sports update: Sept. 30-Oct. 7

Addie Watson
October 7, 2018
Student opinions and idea are important to the Lafayette community, and we hope the new guest columns provide a new outlet.

The Lancer Feed offers new guest column feature

Addie Watson
August 28, 2018
Before the boys soccer game on Aug. 24, Interim Activities Director Jonathon Sumner rides around campus on his gator with cross country coach Matt Warren. This is Sumner's first year as the Activities Director.

Sumner announced as Interim Activities Director

Kayla Carpenter and Addie Watson
August 27, 2018
The boys volleyball team huddles together to discuss a game plan.

Boys volleyball to compete in State semi-finals

Addie Watson, Reporter
May 21, 2018
Lydia Harris dribbles the ball up the field in a game against Eureka. The Lady Lancers fell just short to the Wildcats as they lost 1-0.

Girls soccer prepares for Districts after Omaha tournament

Addie Watson, Reporter
April 30, 2018
My Grandma Rocks

My Grandma Rocks

Addie Watson, Reporter
April 27, 2018
Senior Braden King looks down the field towards the action as the team plays Fox.

Boys lacrosse looks forward to improving their game

Addie Watson, Reporter
April 17, 2018
Wrestling team reflects on season and State Championships

Wrestling team reflects on season and State Championships

Addie Watson, Reporter
February 28, 2018
Junior Sydnie Wolf dribbles down the court to set up a play. The Lady Lancers won 39-34, with Wolf making 16 points.

Girls basketball competes in MICDS holiday tournament

Addie Watson, Reporter
January 10, 2018
During a Dec. 1 game against Marquette, the girls basketball team huddles around their former coach to discuss their game plan. The Lady Lancers fell to the Mustangs losing 50-51. This season. the Lady Lancers will take on Marquette on Feb. 7 at home.

Girls basketball shoots for another strong season

Addie Watson, Reporter
December 8, 2017
Girls swimming is looking to repeat as State champions in the 2017-2018 season.

Girls Swimming dives into upcoming season

Addie Watson, Reporter
December 4, 2017
Running past her defenders, senior Meghan Conroy looks for an opportunity to score. Conroy was a big part of the field hockey team's success, scoring a total of 26 goals.

Conroy reflects on field hockey season

Addie Watson, Reporter
November 3, 2017
In an attempt to win the point, senior Nina Ruan swings back her racket. Ruan is apart of the varsity squad traveling to Springfield, MO to compete in the State tournament.

Girls tennis to contend for State title

Addie Watson, Reporter
October 12, 2017
Attempting to gain yards, senior Jamal Martin runs the ball up the field. Martin has played a large role in the Lancer's success. He currently has 197 total yards, two interceptions and one touchdown.

Football learns from prior games to prepare for the Battle of 109

Addie Watson, Reporter
September 14, 2017
College counselor, Cheryl Egan, represents multiple colleges by putting flags on her office wall.

LHS hosts college and career information night Sept. 19

Addie Watson, Reporter
September 14, 2017
Girls golf builds on success of 2016 season

Girls golf builds on success of 2016 season

Addie Watson, Reporter
August 25, 2017
Rockwood will hand out solar filter glasses at the beginning of 6th hour.

Grab your glasses

Addie Watson, Reporter
August 18, 2017
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