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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.
LHS choir puts on Madrigal Dinner inspired from the Renaissance period
As the MIOS Concert progressed, percussionists sophomores Charlie Henson and Jacob Tate as well as freshman Charlie Heger play their instruments.
LHS, RVMS bands perform in holiday concert
After being introduced by music teacher Brad Balog, the LHS Jazz Band plays their first song of the night, "Hay Burner." Right before Thanksgiving, all proceeds from this concert went towards the circle of concern food pantry.
Annual jazz band concert helps local food pantry
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
During the 7 p.m. show, sophomore Shruthi Senthil pretends to drive a car and ask for snacks from junior Mary Kirtley and senior Payton Skipton in the back seat. Undefined held two shows Nov. 22, and all proceeds went to STLSpark.
Undefined holds annual Dressember show
Hannah Henderson shrugs after a win against her Northwest opponent. This was Hendersons 118th win to break the girls wrestling program all-time wins record.
Girls wrestling program with new all-time wins leader, boys team victorious
At the Class 2 State tournament, senior Hannah Henderson celebrate after winning a match, Henderson finished 6th at State in her weight class.
Senior to step up, as Girls Wrestling aims for State
To perform a dive, senior Lucia Tenny steps on the board. Tenny finished in 3rd place at the State meet.
New girls swimming and diving coach looks to build strong program
Junior Brady Micek dribbles past Pattonville defender. Head coach Don Kreienkamp mentioned Micek as a player to watch this season.
New boys basketball head coach aspires to take “highly capable” team to District title
Hand on the mat, senior Aiden Schoen faces off against his Seckman opponent, Jan 6, 2024. Schoen placed 4th at State last year and is a player to watch in the upcoming season.
New transfer, State medalists hope to take boys wrestling team into post-season
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
During her last night in Iceland, Assistant Principal Natasha Fischer finally got to see the northern lights, a long time dream of hers. Fischer traveled to Iceland in March 2023 with her husband Brett Fischer.
People of Lafayette: Natasha Fischer
During the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Macy's Great American Marching Band color guard was unable to spin on the parade route due to rain. Instead, color guard members were able to wave and talk with excited onlookers. Photo Contributed By Gracie Hagen.
Don’t Rain on their (Thanksgiving) Parade
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
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
People have mixed reactions on a Facebook reel by Fox2Now in response to the demonstration of the neo-Nazis, Oct. 5.
With national issues turning local, advocating for change is imperative
After picking up all the tennis balls on court, I decided to take pictures with the kids and their buddy.
Serving Smiles
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
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
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
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 Ben Rachell
Humans of Lafayette: Meet Jacob Wieher

Humans of Lafayette: Meet Jacob Wieher

Ben Rachell, Entertainment Editor
March 23, 2016
Mystery Solved: What is the origin of Lafayette's color scheme and mascot?

Mystery Solved: What is the origin of Lafayette’s color scheme and mascot?

Ben Rachell, Entertainment Editor
January 18, 2016
Photo Opinion

Photo Opinion

Ben Rachell, Opinions Editor
November 20, 2015
Girls Volleyball dominates Districts, wins title

Girls Volleyball dominates Districts, wins title

Ben Rachell, Opinions Editor
October 23, 2015
Humans of Lafayette: Meet Christian Sosa

Humans of Lafayette: Meet Christian Sosa

Ben Rachell, Opinions Editor
August 28, 2015

Boys golf comes just shy of winning Districts behind De Smet

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
May 14, 2015
Soccer slides past Northwest; seek success against Lindbergh

Soccer slides past Northwest; seek success against Lindbergh

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
May 7, 2015
Seniors sign with school of choice

Seniors sign with school of choice

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
May 6, 2015

Lancer baseball defeats Rockwood Summit soundly

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
April 21, 2015

Boys baseball to play Parkway South

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
April 2, 2015
Chaminade knocks around Lafayette; season comes to a close

Chaminade knocks around Lafayette; season comes to a close

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
March 12, 2015

Lady Lancer basketball bumped out in Districts

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
March 6, 2015
McCluer North next up for Lady Lancer basketball

McCluer North next up for Lady Lancer basketball

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Girls swimming sets up for success at Conference

Girls swimming sets up for success at Conference

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
February 13, 2015

Rivalry game falls in favor of Lancers

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
January 24, 2015
Varsity girls basketball matches up against Eureka tonight

Varsity girls basketball matches up against Eureka tonight

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
January 23, 2015
Varsity girls basketball falls to Parkway North

Varsity girls basketball falls to Parkway North

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
January 7, 2015
Lafayette football upsets Eureka; preparing next week for Kirkwood

Lafayette football upsets Eureka; preparing next week for Kirkwood

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
November 2, 2014
Field hockey falls against Marquette by a score of 5-0

Field hockey falls against Marquette by a score of 5-0

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
October 27, 2014
Jr. Billikens defeat Lancers; Homecoming game against McCluer North

Jr. Billikens defeat Lancers; Homecoming game against McCluer North

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
October 16, 2014

Lafayette boys swimming meets against Parkway South

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
September 30, 2014
Varsity football continues win streak against Marquette and Lindbergh

Varsity football continues win streak against Marquette and Lindbergh

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
September 25, 2014
Lafayette beats Marquette, obtain first win of season

Lafayette beats Marquette, obtain first win of season

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
September 16, 2014
Varsity football takes loss against Hazelwood Central

Varsity football takes loss against Hazelwood Central

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
September 3, 2014

Eureka football edges by Lafayette

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
August 29, 2014
Lafayette football seeks success against Eureka

Lafayette football seeks success against Eureka

Ben Rachell, Sports Editor
August 20, 2014

Lancer baseball crushing opposition in playoffs

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2014

Water polo aspires for powerful play in the postseason

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2014

Boys track and field looks for success

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2014

Through These Halls: Bharadwaj exceeds expectations in education

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
March 26, 2014
Lafayette hockey moves closer to State Championship

Lafayette hockey moves closer to State Championship

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2014

Lady Lancers dominate Mustangs; will face off against Fox

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2014
Lady Lancers try to find success and make progress with young team

Lady Lancers try to find success and make progress with young team

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2014
Boys cross country wins Sectionals, seeks to channel success at State

Boys cross country wins Sectionals, seeks to channel success at State

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2013

Lancers lose Homecoming game against SLUH; surge against Patriots

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
October 21, 2013
Girls cross country outruns the competition this season

Girls cross country outruns the competition this season

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2013
Lafayette defeats Lindbergh; will play SLUH for Homecoming

Lafayette defeats Lindbergh; will play SLUH for Homecoming

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2013

Girls tennis clinches Conference

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2013
Lafayette knocks off Marquette and Northwest, advance to Oakville

Lafayette knocks off Marquette and Northwest, advance to Oakville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2013
Hot Links: 5 websites for awesome fantasy sports

Hot Links: 5 websites for awesome fantasy sports

Ben Rachell, Reporter
September 24, 2013
Lancers trounce Pirates, move on to Marquette

Lancers trounce Pirates, move on to Marquette

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2013
The Lancers faced the Eureka Wildcats for their annual "Battle of 109" varsity football game. Although ending in a 25-31 loss at Eureka, the game captured both the heart and soul of the Rockwood School District as a moment of silence was held prior to the game to remember the tragic loss of recent Eureka graduate, Lauren Oliver and her younger sister, senior, Kathleen Oliver.

After tough loss to Eureka, Lafayette looks to regroup

Ben Rachell, McKinzie Duesenberg, and Emily Altic
September 5, 2013

Lancer football looks to defeat Eureka at Battle of 109

Ben Rachell, Reporter
August 29, 2013

Boys volleyball hopes to win State

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2013
Lancers look to continue streak against Ladue tonight

Lancers look to continue streak against Ladue tonight

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2013

Lafayette comes up short against Parkway Central, but dominate Kirkwood and Mehlville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2013
Lafayette escapes first round of Districts; face Summit tonight

Lafayette escapes first round of Districts; face Summit tonight

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2013

Fox downs Lady Lancers 48-43

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2013
Lafayette hopes to defeat Parkway South on Struble night

Lafayette hopes to defeat Parkway South on Struble night

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2013
Olejnik breaks LHS record for career wins

Olejnik breaks LHS record for career wins

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2013
Lancers dominate Howell; look to continue success against Oakville

Lancers dominate Howell; look to continue success against Oakville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2013

Lancers defeat Parkway Central; look to continue win streak against Francis Howell

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2013
De Smet drops Lancers by two; look to rebound against De Soto

De Smet drops Lancers by two; look to rebound against De Soto

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2013

Lafayette girls swim& dive looks to sink opponents at State

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 16, 2013
Lancers dominate Mehlville; will battle Northwest next Tuesday

Lancers dominate Mehlville; will battle Northwest next Tuesday

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 14, 2013
Lancers can't close out Longhorns, look forward to Mehlville

Lancers can’t close out Longhorns, look forward to Mehlville

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2013
Lancers look to rebound after tough loss against Eureka

Lancers look to rebound after tough loss against Eureka

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 8, 2013

Boys basketball takes on Eureka tonight

Ben Rachell, Sports Reporter
January 7, 2013
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