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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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Out and About: Crown Candy delivers St. Louis classic

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
April 18, 2014

Baseball team looks to gain momentum against the Mustangs

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
April 15, 2014
Girls basketball season draws to a close

Girls basketball season draws to a close

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
March 6, 2014

Girls swimming falls short at State

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
February 25, 2014

Hot Links: Reasonable Valentine’s Day dining for students

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
February 13, 2014
The varsity volleyball Lady Lancers celebrate receiving their rings and accolades from the National Guard during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game on Feb. 7. The team was honored as one of the top in the nation.

Boys basketball on five-game winning streak, Lady Lancer volleyball honored by National Guard at halftime of Oakville contest

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
February 11, 2014

Through These Halls: Senior spends summers in unique continent

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
December 18, 2013
Johnson named Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year

Johnson named Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
December 13, 2013

Girls basketball overcomes adversity

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
December 5, 2013

Hot Links: 5 websites for DIY Christmas decorating

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
December 5, 2013

Girls volleyball advances to State

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
November 5, 2013
Senior Lily Johnson prepares to receive a serve.

Girls volleyball on an 11-match winning streak

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
October 8, 2013

Lancers look to take down Eureka Wildcats

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
September 24, 2013

Girls volleyball looks to continue winning streak against Francis Howell

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
September 9, 2013
Girls volleyball faces St. Joseph's Academy in season opener

Girls volleyball faces St. Joseph’s Academy in season opener

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
August 29, 2013
Girls soccer advance to District Finals

Girls soccer advance to District Finals

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
May 15, 2013
Lady Lancers Maintain Impressive Nine-Game Winning Streak

Lady Lancers Maintain Impressive Nine-Game Winning Streak

Arianna Demos, Sports Editor
May 2, 2013

Rain delays unable to shake the girls soccer team

Arianna Demos, Asst. Sports Editor
April 26, 2013

Lancers soccer excels with six-game winning streak

Arianna Demos, Asst. Sports Editor
April 18, 2013
Hot Links: 5 Websites To Help Study for Midterms

Hot Links: 5 Websites To Help Study for Midterms

Arianna Demos, Asst. Sports Editor
March 1, 2013

Lady Lancers advance to second game of Districts

Arianna Demos, Asst. Sports Editor
February 26, 2013
Lancers enter District Tournament against Parkway South Patriots

Lancers enter District Tournament against Parkway South Patriots

Arianna Demos, Asst. Sports Editor
February 25, 2013
Lady Lancer Swimming and Diving clinch another Conference championship

Lady Lancer Swimming and Diving clinch another Conference championship

Arianna Demos, Asst. Sports Editor
February 11, 2013

After tough loss to Howell Central; Lady Lancers look to bounce back against Oakville

Arianna Demos, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2013

Lady Lancers defeat Vikings; face off against Howell Central tonight

Arianna Demos, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2013

Lancer boys basketball looks to shine in Conference opener

Arianna Demos, Sports Reporter
January 4, 2013

Closer than expected, Lancers win home opener

Arianna Demos, Sports Writer
December 3, 2012

Lancers look to defeat St. Charles West in season opener

Arianna Demos, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2012
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2" impresses, as expected

“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” impresses, as expected

Arianna Demos, Reporter
November 16, 2012

Lancers defeat Wildcats, advancing to Semifinals

Arianna Demos, Reporter
November 12, 2012

Boys swimmers making State cut times

Arianna Demos, Sports Writer
October 22, 2012
Fox 2 to air Pep Zone from Lafayette Friday morning

Fox 2 to air Pep Zone from Lafayette Friday morning

Arianna Demos, Sports Staff
October 18, 2012

Lady Lancer golf takes swing at State

Arianna Demos, Sports Writer
October 15, 2012

Volleyball wins Springfield Classic Tournament

Arianna Demos, Sports Writer
September 17, 2012
Lady Lancers head to Districts championship Feb. 24

Lady Lancers head to Districts championship Feb. 24

Arianna Demos, Guest Writer
February 23, 2012
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