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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]

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After all of his hard work put into the past four years, Ethan Xu was admitted into his dream school. He will be attending Columbia University this coming fall. (photo provided by Ethan Xu).

Welcome to New York: Ethan Xu

May 10, 2022
Leena Wheeler performed in the St.Louis Ballet Companys The Nutracker in 2021. This is just one of the professional shows Wheeler has performed in. (photo provided by Leena Wheeler).

On pointe: Leena Wheeler

May 10, 2022
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

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

April 27, 2022
Having a successful life shouldnt require taking unnecessary measures to get there. Instead of wasting time on needless stressors, people should focus their attention on the things theyre passionate about.

More than one path

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 3, 2022
Drama teacher Natasha Fischer chose to direct the 2022 musical, SpongBob, after learning the scripts 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 28, 2021
Basketball, Escadrille, softball welcome new leaders for upcoming season

Basketball, Escadrille, softball welcome new leaders for upcoming season

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 22, 2021
In Assistant Principal Timothy Joness office, a mannequin stands with an assortment of honor cords that Lafayette offers.

Honor cord requirements set to change, match policies across District

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

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

December 9, 2020
Lafayette High Schools 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

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

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

September 24, 2020
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