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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
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
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
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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Top Albums of 2011: A wonderful year for music

Top Albums of 2011: A wonderful year for music

Alyssa Knowling, reporter
January 11, 2012
Eye on Art: Kelsey Heitkamp

Eye on Art: Kelsey Heitkamp

Alyssa Knowling, reporter
December 12, 2011
The Roots' album "Undun" impresses despite mediocre reviews

The Roots’ album “Undun” impresses despite mediocre reviews

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
December 8, 2011
The worst fairytale ever: 'Gay' penguins torn apart by zookeepers

The worst fairytale ever: ‘Gay’ penguins torn apart by zookeepers

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
November 19, 2011
Through These Halls: the man with the flashlight

Through These Halls: the man with the flashlight

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
November 14, 2011
Power outage leaves LHS in the dark for about 45 minutes

Power outage leaves LHS in the dark for about 45 minutes

Alyssa Knowling, reporter
November 9, 2011
Coffee House 2011 draws large crowd

Coffee House 2011 draws large crowd

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
November 8, 2011
Bombay Bicycle Club's new album has me "fixed"

Bombay Bicycle Club’s new album has me “fixed”

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
October 4, 2011
Get to know your city: Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Get to know your city: Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
September 27, 2011
Bon Iver brings nine-piece band to Pageant, defies expectations

Bon Iver brings nine-piece band to Pageant, defies expectations

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
September 16, 2011
Coffee House scheduled for Nov. 2

Coffee House scheduled for Nov. 2

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
September 15, 2011
LouFest delivers, blows last year out of the water

LouFest delivers, blows last year out of the water

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
August 31, 2011
Tell us your pet peeves!

Tell us your pet peeves!

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
August 19, 2011

One 19 North offers unique way to dine

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
May 2, 2011

5 Questions with Mihir Parthasarathy

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
April 14, 2011

Ra Ra Riot blows out The Firebird

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 20, 2011

Jacobs spends time in his ‘man cave’

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 14, 2011

LouFest announces high school battle of the bands

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 2, 2011

Cheer up, it’s Valentine’s Day!

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
February 14, 2011

Winners of minumental art competition announced

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
February 9, 2011

The Civil Wars top charts

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
February 8, 2011

Portman, Kutcher spice up typical love story

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
January 31, 2011

One ballet that could captivate anyone

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
December 25, 2010

Tiemann finds her voice through church

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
December 13, 2010

Meyer creates popular online anime story

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
December 6, 2010

LouFest announces 2011 festival dates

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
December 2, 2010

Iron & Wine concert disappoints

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
November 15, 2010

Orso aspires to become professional violinist

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
November 1, 2010

Drama Theatre opens in Chesterfield Mall

Alyssa Knowling, Marketing Director
October 11, 2010

Vampire Weekend blows Chaifetz away

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
October 7, 2010

Running late, clocks break during school week

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
September 20, 2010

Table Three offers classy, casual cuisine close to home

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
September 20, 2010

lhsimage.com holds contest for all students

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
September 13, 2010

[Video] LouFest update displays festival through video

September 3, 2010

First Annual LouFest delivers even more than promised

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
August 31, 2010

Music festival in Forest Park to take place this weekend

Alyssa Knowling, Marketing Director
August 27, 2010

St. Vincent de Paul offers affordable shopping

Alyssa Knowling, Marketing Director
August 22, 2010

Fans should have fun at Cardinals games

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
June 10, 2010

Changes made to Rockwood Gifted Program

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
May 21, 2010

Eagle Scout sees all benefits to program

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
May 2, 2010

Sophomores receive class rings in special ceremony

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
April 9, 2010

Art teacher shares her secret talent

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
April 5, 2010

Same-sex couples can marry in D.C.

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 15, 2010

Cyberbullies will not return to school after classmate’s suicide

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 15, 2010

Frightened Rabbit’s new album gets a thumbs up

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 14, 2010

Showing off community service

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 14, 2010

All Olympic athletes deserve respect

Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 3, 2010
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