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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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Adwyta Chelikavada

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff

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The original graduation date for the Class of 2024 was set to be May 29 at the Chaifetz Arena. However, on Aug. 3, the BOE voted to change Graduation to May 11. When Rockwood posted about the change on Facebook, many parents took to the comments to voice their concerns and support.

Change in graduation dates poses concern from parents, challenges for students

Adwyta Chelikavada, Eshwar Murali, and Sonya Sud
May 9, 2024
Junior Conner McCown putts during the Webster Cup Invitational tournament. McCown placed 13th with a round of 77.

Boys volleyball undefeated, golf places 2nd and 3rd at tournaments

Eshwar Murali, Theo Koury, and Adwyta Chelikavada
April 17, 2024
Students get samples from The Original Pancake House at the last Taste of West County, which that took place February of 2020. This year, the Taste of West County will be held March 11.

Taste of West County to be held at LHS for first time in four years

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
March 7, 2024
After participating in the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show, senior Ella Fusco stands next to her horse Mario with two first place ribbons.

People of Lafayette: Ella Fusco

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
March 4, 2024
To wrap up his time at Lafayette, Assistant Principal Timothy Jones took over the Class of 2024 and helped them through their last year of high school.

Assistant principal to continue working in education after retirement

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
February 6, 2024
SeaWorld currently has three locations in the US. One in San Diego, Orlando and San Antonio.

Mistreatment towards orcas, dolphins at SeaWorld leave them distressed

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
January 25, 2024
Gliding through the water, Ellie Kipper competes in freestyle at the Kirkwood Invitational. The Lady Lancers placed 4th at the meet.

Wrestler hits 100 wins, swimming finishes 4th in invitational

Eshwar Murali and Adwyta Chelikavada
January 23, 2024
The new calendar change approved by the Board of Education will let students finish their finals before Winter Break.

Revised 2024-2025 calendar sets 1st Semester to end before winter break

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
December 19, 2023
The first bell of the day rings at 8:28 a.m. and students who are in school at this time are expected to be present in their classrooms. Students who have not yet entered the building are required to sign in at the Welcome Center. If they do not have a valid reason with proper documentation they will be marked absent-late.

School policy marks students who sign in after 8:28 a.m. as absent-late, not tardy

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
December 6, 2023
During AcLab, freshmen students are able to meet with their counselors to talk more about their personalized four year academic plan. Freshmen Ambrose Fischer and Humza Gulzar meet with counselor Annie Tichacek during first mod of AcLab.

New system allows students to plan courses for all years of high school

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
December 5, 2023
bond issue infograph (1)

[Photo] Rockwood voters will decide on fate of Prop 3 Tuesday

Rishit Sohaney, Daniel Carrillo, Zosia Paciorek, Audrey Keller, and Sonya Sud
November 6, 2023
At Barnes & Noble, senior Vedika Kumar participated in 'Blind Date with a Book'. During this event, books are wrapped in paper with descriptive words that give a hint about the novel, and individuals are free to choose which one they want to buy.

To the next chapter

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
October 27, 2023
During a conference for a nonprofit organization, Class of 2019 graduate Jasmin Kim helped with interpretation services. She worked the event with several other friends from Mizzou.

Take It From Me: Jasmin Kim

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
September 26, 2023
Senior and choir Homecoming chair Julia Cundy paints a banner that will go on the choir's Homecoming Parade float. Cundy has spent time after school in the choir room to prepare for the Homecoming Parade.

More than just the candy

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
September 21, 2023
Embracing each other, seniors Daxton Shawke and goalkeeper Jack Burkhardt celebrate their win against Timberland. In the win, the Lancers had to go to penalty kicks to settle the score,

Soccer wins in penalty kicks, volleyball stays undefeated and dominant

Eshwar Murali and Adwyta Chelikavada
September 11, 2023
Students will be able to purchase parking passes online beginning July 26. The Lafayette High School parking lot contains a total of 980 spaces.

Information to know before coming back to school

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
July 26, 2023
The Class of 2023 had their graduation practice in the Back Gym on May 26. Their actual graduation will occur June 3 at Chaifetz Arena and seniors' Rockwood Google accounts will close June 30.

Senior accounts to close June 30

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
May 26, 2023
Students will be able to purchase parking passes online beginning July 26. The Lafayette High School parking lot contains a total of 980 spaces.

New drivers seeking parking spots find themselves on a waitlist

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
May 5, 2023
Lafayette's sign in and sign out system is called StudentPass and was implemented last year as an additional security measure. The new system adds more restrictions for parental dismissal and requires a pass or ID number to get in and out of the building.

New School Safety Officers to be trained for the 2023-2024 school year

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
April 24, 2023
Apart from their famous bubble tea that they serve, Hitea offers dishes that show their Asian Fusion recipes, like chicken teriyaki udon noodles, tempura seafood combo and vegetables, and chicken rice bowls. the chicken teriyaki udon is at a price of $11.99, the tempura seafood combo and vegetables is $10.99 and the Chicken Rice Bowl is $10.99.

Out and About: Hitea shares Asian culture through unique dishes, drinks

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
April 18, 2023
As current assistant principal Kirti Mehrotra will be resigning, Matt Borzillo will be taking her place for the 2023-2024 school year. He is currently the assistant principal at Selvidge Middle School, overseeing the 8th Graders.

Lafayette welcomes new assistant principal for 2023-2024 school year

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
March 29, 2023
On the first snow day of the school year, freshman Giancarlo Fernandez spends his day building a snowman in his neighborhood. Rockwood has announced two snow days in the school year because of inclement weather. Phil the groundhog then predicted six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2.

Throwback Thursday: Phil the groundhog predicts six more weeks

Adwyta Chelikavada, News Staff
February 2, 2023
On Dec. 21, sophomore Taylor Nania, who leads in points for the Lancers, dribbles toward the basket on offense trying to get around a Wildcat defender. The team lost, 67-17.

Wrestling tournament leads to three Lancer champions, girls swimming and diving continue winning streak

Sonya Sud and Adwyta Chelikavada
January 23, 2023
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