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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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Caroline Black

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter

Caroline is a senior and this is her second year on the news production staff. Outside of the newsroom she can be found cheering, running track and playing the violin. She can be contacted at [email protected]

All content by Caroline Black
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

Makayla Archambeault, Morgan Vehige, Jack Daws, Caroline Black, Devan Ellison, Vijay Viswanathan, Max Hartsfield, and Janka Gerber
May 4, 2022
Class of 2021 graduate Rachel Brown waves at Lafayette staff members in the parking lot during the Senior Salute Parade. Though school was being held in-person again during this time, the parade for seniors continued to be a special way to honor those graduating.

Senior Salute Parade is dropped from schedule for Class of 2022

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Having a successful life shouldn't require taking unnecessary measures to get there. Instead of wasting time on needless stressors, people should focus their attention on the things they're passionate about.

More than one path

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022
The Lafayette racquetball teams competed at Nationals on March 2-6, placing second overall. The boys placed fourth and the girls came in first place.

Racquetball team dominates at Nationals

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2022
The Painted Tree is located in Ellisville and is just 15 minutes from Lafayette. It is home to hundreds of local vendors that supply jewelry, clothes, home decor and more.

Out and About: Painted Tree provides ultimate one-stop shop

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2022
Former Lafayette ROTC teacher MSgt. Dave Cugier was a ROSE Award nominee in 2019. The ROSE Award is given to 15 Rockwood administrators or volunteers who demonstrate excellence of character, performance, leadership and service to the district.

ROSE Award nominations to close soon

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2022
Some seniors who opted to graduate at semester have the chance to participate in a new program at St. Louis Community College which allows them to earn credit there and still participate in activities at Lafayette.

Rockwood implements Make it Count program during second semester

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2022
The varsity cheerleading team performs at the varsity football game at Lafayette against Hazelwood West on Sept. 24, 2021. For every football game, the varsity team performs a series of stunts while the football team kicks off the beginning of the game.

Cheerleading amplifies high school experience, creates opportunities for involvement

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2022
School Store manager Michelle McSpadden restocks food item on the shelves in Lancer Landing during the lunch shifts. LPO said more volunteers are needed to keep the school store open regularly.

LPO facing volunteer shortage

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
January 3, 2022
Drama teacher Natasha Fischer chose to direct the 2022 musical, SpongBob, after learning the script's messages of selflessness and community. The musical is scheduled to be performed on Feb. 10-12 in the Theater.

Lafayette Theater Company begins preparations for SpongeBob The Musical

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
January 2, 2022
Classic Mystery Game will be performed on Oct. 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. in the Theater. Tickets will be sold for $5 during all lunch shifts starting Oct. 11 and will also be available at the front of the Theater prior to the performances for $8.

LTC set to perform fall play, Classic Mystery Game

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2021
Seniors Nikki Linsenbardt, Kate Fischer and Bella Vollmer watch the Harry Styles concert from their pit seats in Chicago on Sept. 25, 2021. Styles' show, Love On Tour, is moving across North America, having started in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sept. 4 and will conclude in Inglewood, California on Nov. 20.

Concerts make a comeback

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2021
Outside the Freshman Class Offices hangs a piece of paper with the results from the Freshman Class election. The election was over on Sept. 17, and the winners were called into their respective Freshman and Sophomore Class Offices.

Elections winners announced for Freshman, Sophomore Class Boards

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2021
The Rock Hollow Trail is part of the Meramec Greenway, but many people know the area as the location formerly referred to as Zombie Road.

Out and About: Rock Hollow Trail

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2021
At the last in-person Homecoming Parade, the theme was "Rock of Ages" as Lafayette clubs and teams paraded their floats on the route to LHS from Green Pines. This year, the in-person parade returns on Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m with the "Olympics" theme.

LHS to celebrate in-person Homecoming Week

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2021
Out and About: Tropical Sno sells great variety of quality summer treats

Out and About: Tropical Sno sells great variety of quality summer treats

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2021
Basketball, Escadrille, softball welcome new leaders for upcoming season

Basketball, Escadrille, softball welcome new leaders for upcoming season

Caroline Black and Kevin Vera
May 27, 2021
Senior Logan Coleman is recognized on Senior Awards Night as the 2021 Lancer Award winner by Principal Karen Calcaterra. He also receives a $1,000 scholarship provided by the Lancer Parents Organization.

Senior Awards Night recognizes accomplishments of class

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2021
Superintendent Mark Miles speaks at the Oct. 3 Board of Education meeting.

Breaking News: Superintendent Mark Miles announces plan for retirement at end of school year

Makayla Archambeault, Morgan Vehige, Kevin Vera, and Caroline Black
April 9, 2021
Members of ROTC perform the flag ceremony on September 11, 2020. Multiple ROTC members are also a part the Cyber Lancers teams.

Cyber Lancers place at the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2021
Special education teacher Kathy Clayman holds DNA model while science teacher Carrie Hall discusses the bases of DNA in a biology class. Next year, all consultant teacher services in the Rockwood School District will be replaced by Academic Support Centers.

Academic Support Center will take place of current CT courses

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2021
On Tuesday, March 16, students at Lafayette will be taking the ACT. Teachers recommend preparing both mentally and physically the days leading up to the exam.

District-wide ACT to be taken by juniors March 16

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2021
A student prepares for an upcoming ACT despite many colleges going test-optional on their admissions requirements for next year. However, strong test scores can still help students improve their chances of acceptance to some schools and also help in earning valuable scholarship money.

As Seen In The Image: Testing Out

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2021
In Assistant Principal Timothy Jones's office, a mannequin stands with an assortment of honor cords that Lafayette offers.

Honor cord requirements set to change, match policies across District

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2021
Everything in its place: 10 resources to help organize the clutter in your space

Everything in its place: 10 resources to help organize the clutter in your space

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2021
Guitar teacher Traci Bolton simultaneously instructs her in-person students and her online learners during her 4th Hour guitar ensemble class. Unlike in this picture, virtual students next year will be asynchronous.

From the Room Back to Zoom

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2020
Lafayette High School's Resource Officer Chad Deakin works at his desk on Dec. 12 at Lafayette. "SROs work hard to build positive relationships with all students while maintaining a safe environment for everyone," Deakin said.

St. Louis County Council resolution stirs controversy on School Resource Officers

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2020
Balloons fall in celebration as guitar teacher Traci Bolton is announced the 2019-2020 school year Teacher of the Year (TOY). Nominations for TOY are due on Nov. 20 at midnight for the 2020-2021 school year.

Teacher of the Year nominations close soon; committee encourages students to participate in selection process

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
With the arrival of Canvas, teachers have begun to switch their classes from Google Classroom to this new platform.

Blog: Canvas offers many positives for teachers, students in online learning environment

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020
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