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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
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
Graduating seniors who previously attended Rockwood Valley Middle School pose for a group picture in front of the school.
Seniors celebrate graduation by walking through previous schools
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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On Dec. 27, 2019, Class of 2021 graduate Sam Murray plays in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game. In their game against Vianney, Lafayette won 50-46.

[Photo] Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game to raise donations for cancer research

Daniel Carrillo, News Staff
December 15, 2023

[Video] To the Class of 2020

Chloe Baker and Jack Weaver
June 4, 2020
One of many free services offered online during this time is free live-streaming webcams of a variety of places. One of these webcams is a feed of Goat Milk Stuff's goat pen.

Free online resources for when you are stuck at home

Chloe Baker
April 23, 2020
The Image Newsmagazine tied for first place for the National Scholastic Press Association’s (NSPA) 2020 Best of Show award in the newsmagazine category.

[Photo] Image wins national Best of Show award

Alex Rozar
April 17, 2020
According to the CDC, one in 13 Americans suffer form asthma. Because of COVID-19 America is experiencing a shortage of albuterol.

[Photo] COVID-19 outbreak leads to shortage in albuterol inhalers

Kayla Carpenter
April 16, 2020
Empty tables fill the Commons on March 22, the day before St. Louis County leaders issued a stay at home order. On April 9, Superintendent Mark Miles announced that the remainder of the school year would be held online using the ALP.

Missouri Governor closes all schools through end of academic year

Alex Rozar, Kayla Carpenter, Chloe Baker, and Jack Weaver
April 9, 2020
With a quiz later in the day, Matthew Haefner, freshman, studies with math teacher Katrina Clark.

LHS community responds to Hold Harmless grading policy

Chloe Baker
April 6, 2020
Both freshman Yasmin Hassan and sophomore Pooja Reddy are first generation Americans, both of their parents came to the Unites States in hopes of pursuing a better life for their children.

Listen in: Lancers gain insight from life as first generation Americans

Juli Mejia and Chloe Baker
April 3, 2020
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.

CollegeBoard announces alternative exam preparation, format

Kayla Carpenter and Chloe Baker
March 20, 2020
On March 15, RSD Superintendent Mark Miles released a statement announcing the temporary closer of school until April 3, 2020.

RSD announces school closure until April 3 amid COVID-19 concerns

Chloe Baker and Kayla Carpenter
March 15, 2020
As of March 12, all Rockwood School District field trips outside of Missouri were canceled. Further updates from the district will be sent out through email and voice messaging, district websites and social media.

COVID-19 affects Lancer community

Chloe Baker
March 13, 2020
In a game against Fort Zumwalt South in 2019, shortstop Ryan Neise throws the ball toward first baseman, Tyler Hagan. In this episode of Listen In, sports editor Morgan Vehige is joined by assistant varsity coach Scott Holtmann and girls lacrosse senior co-captain Kari Kamrud.

Listen in: Advice for upcoming spring sports tryouts

Morgan Vehige and Chloe Baker
February 28, 2020
On Friday, Feb. 21 the Lafayette Lady Lancers basketball team hosted their first annual Shero Night, aimed to honor females who have made a positive impact in their lives.

Lady Lancer basketball hosts first annual SHEro Night

Chloe Baker
February 27, 2020
On Friday, Feb. 21 the Lafayette Lady Lancers basketball team hosted their first annual Shero Night, aimed to honor females

A proposed Missouri bill would require transgender high school student-athletes to compete based on their assigned sex at birth rather than the gender they identify as.

[Photo] Opinion: Missouri trans student-athlete bill has right idea

February 11, 2020
LTC will perform "Footloose" Feb. 6-8 at 7 p.m.

LTC prepares for ‘Footloose’ production on Feb. 6-8

Kayla Carpenter and Chloe Baker
February 5, 2020
With Superbowl LIV coming up on Sunday, Feb. 2, Lafayette students and faculty are answering the big question: Who's going to win the big game?"

[Photo] Photo Opinion: Who is going to win Superbowl LIV?

Reggie Brown, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2020
Holding a poster, senior Rachel Paese surprises senior Austin Laves by asking him to Winter Formal during the Undefined show during Flex on Jan. 22.

Undefined performs for students during Flex

Chloe Baker
January 23, 2020
Freshman orientation

[Photo] Photo Opinion: Rising freshman's thoughts on Curriculum Night

January 22, 2020
As he jumps in the air, senior Austin Laves pretends to be Tinker Bell in an Undefined skit.

Tajirisha Israel-Cazembe and Olivia Kalamboukas, seniors, perform during an Undefined show on Jan. 22.

Surayya Cazembe, sophomore, and Kamryn Culberson, senior, perform with their groups during the first two blocks of Flex.

Acting as house guests, seniors Devin Zibits and Rachel Paese put on a skit together. Zibits played the role of someone who loves lizards.

Kamryn Culberson, senior, participates in the lightning round near the end of the Undefined show.

The online portal for students to register for their 2020-2021 classes is open from Jan. 17 to Jan. 27.

Class registration open for 2020-2021 school year

Sophia Wasson and Chloe Baker
January 21, 2020
Recent tragedies affect final exam

Recent tragedies affect final exam

Chloe Baker
January 5, 2020

[Video] Winter Guard prepares for upcoming year following record-setting season

Chloe Baker
December 19, 2019
LHS plans to resume school Dec. 18 for students to take their 1st and 2nd Hour finals.

School cancellation postpones 5th Hour final exam

Chloe Baker
December 17, 2019

[Video] Musical talent expressed at annual Coffee House

Chloe Baker
December 13, 2019

[Video] AFJROTC students establish discipline through Drill Team

Chloe Baker
December 6, 2019
Superintendent Mark Miles speaks at the Oct. 3 Board of Education meeting.

Superintendent Miles reveals his path to career in education

Chloe Baker
November 21, 2019
Since Gemini Man's official release on Oct. 11, 2019, the film has only brought in $120 million worldwide, despite a production budget of $138 million. This flop at the box office is estimated to cost Skydance Media about a $75 million loss, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

[Photo] Review: “Gemini Man” falls flat of expectations

Makayla Archambeault
November 5, 2019
In this episode, editors Hayden Cottrell and Grace Kirtley discuss the history of the United States.

Listen in: Party with political parties

Grace Kirtley, Hayden Cottrell, and Chloe Baker
October 25, 2019
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During 6th Hour on Sept. 20 the fire alarms unexpectedly went off at Lafayette.

Fire alarms disrupt classes on Sept. 20

Chloe Baker
September 20, 2019
Under a typical grading system, a B would be seen by people as an average or, to some, a bad grade to receive. With the pass and fail system, this grade would be equivalent to pass, which means that the student understands the concept or material well enough to get through the assignment.

[Photo] Opinion: The case for a pass/fail grading system

Hayden Cottrell
September 18, 2019
Superintendent Mark Miles visits with Lafayette staff on March 29. He will return to Lafayette on Oct. 1 to host a Q&A session.

Superintendent engages with community at Q&A sessions

Chloe Baker
September 12, 2019
On Aug. 30, indie rock band Close Talker released their fourth studio album, titled "How Do We Stay Here?"

[Photo] Review: Close Talker stands their ground on "How Do We Stay Here?"

September 4, 2019
Students rush into Cafeteria on the first day of Flex Time.

RSD high schools switch to static menu; cafeteria acclimates to changes

Delaney Stulce and Chloe Baker
September 3, 2019
Officers and school officials gathered in the Lafayette Theater Aug. 28 for a conference hosted by the U.S. Secret Service.

Lafayette hosts regional threat assessment training

Chloe Baker
August 29, 2019
Police close Highway 109 just North of Eatherton Road as flash flooding covers the road. Flash flooding across the Rockwood School District led to the cancellation of classes on Aug. 26.

Inclement weather causes unexpected school cancellation

Chloe Baker
August 26, 2019
Yearbooks can be picked up on Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Second week of August starts preparation for 2019-20 year

Chloe Baker
August 6, 2019
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[Photo] Notetaking do’s and dont’s

Hayden Cottrell and Kayla Carpenter
May 22, 2019
Listen in: James G, rising musician

Listen in: James G, rising musician

Alex Rozar, Grace Kirtley, and Chloe Baker
May 15, 2019
Leaping out of the water on the April 17 water polo game against Parkway South, junior Mason Rega attempts to get the ball. The Lancers fell to the Patriots 15-7.

[Photo] Weekly Sports Update: April 14-April 21

Kayla Carpenter
April 21, 2019
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[Photo] Art contest held to redesign Lancers Landing door

Elizabeth Elliott
April 6, 2019
Opinions Editor Alex Rozar listens to "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?", the newest album by pop singer Billie Eilish.

[Photo] ALBUM REVIEW: “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” by Billie Eilish

Alex Rozar
April 4, 2019
Ellen, fifth grade, Jason White, fourth grade and Luci, third grade, are all Green Pines students who will attend Lafayette in the future.

Listen in: Future Lancers of Green Pines

Chloe Baker, Grace Kirtley, and Kayla Carpenter
March 2, 2019
Elementary school students, James Eisenhart, Kevin Gabris and Aida Weidner from Babler discuss what they think their future at Lafayette will be like.

Listen in: Future Lancers of Babler

Kayla Carpenter, Chloe Baker, and Grace Kirtley
March 1, 2019
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[Photo] The best trip I ever took with Stella Chang

Hayden Cottrell
February 22, 2019
Jennifer Benton, junior, tells about her awkward experiance.

In another episode of Listen in, freshman Aashish Allu and Jessica Watts look into high school relationships.

Listen in: Love advice from freshmen

Grace Kirtley, Chloe Baker, and Jack Weaver
February 14, 2019
The Rockwood Summer Academy registration opens in the beginning of March, applications and information can be found in the guidance room.

[Photo] Rockwood Summer Academy registration begins March 6

Travis Bodell and Lourdes Hindi
February 13, 2019
Jacob Ward, senior, reviews Glass.

[Photo] MOVIE MANIAC reviews Glass

Jacob Ward
February 19, 2019
Applying a temporary tattoo on the arm of a child, Hannah Molskness, senior, volenteers at the Winter Carnival on Jan. 26.

Freshmen host Winter Carnival

Chloe Baker
February 7, 2019
Juniors play on a Nintendo switch in the cafeteria during lunch.

[Photo] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament to be held Feb. 1

Alex Rozar
January 30, 2019
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[Photo] MOVIE MANIAC reviews Aquaman

January 29, 2019
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The Winter Carnival raised money for the freshman class's graduation party.

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Sarah Schoenfelder, junior, blows balloon animals for children in the community.

Joshua Zhuchenik, sophomore, gives kids high fives while volunteering at the Hockey booth.

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As a child creates a craft at the Winter Carnival, freshman Zoe Smith watches.

Running a carnival game, Abhishek Ganesh, junior, volunteers for NHS.

Nithya Raman, junior, volunteered for Key Club on Jan. 26.

Makayla Archambeault, freshman, volunteers at the lacrosse hop stand.

Listen in: Journalists of LHS

Listen in: Journalists of LHS

Grace Kirtley, Jack Weaver, and Chloe Baker
January 25, 2019
Yearbook schedules club pictures

Yearbook schedules club pictures

Chloe Baker
January 22, 2019
Listen in: Podcast on podcasts

Listen in: Podcast on podcasts

Grace Kirtley, Jack Weaver, and Chloe Baker
January 18, 2019
Failure may seem to always be present, but the more I have faced it, the grip it once had on me has loosened.

OPINION: What my fear of failure has taught me

Chloe Baker
January 8, 2019
Erik Bossier, Jacqueline Janson and Anna Lena Curran , seniors, along with Rachel Paese and Jake Dederer, juniors, preform a team skit.

Undefined improv show supports breast cancer research

Chloe Baker and Grace Kirtley
December 18, 2018
Events scheduled to make exams more manageable

Events scheduled to make exams more manageable

Jacob Ward and Chloe Baker
December 14, 2018
Jacob Ward, senior, has a passion for movies and has written movie reviews for the LancerFeed.

[Photo] MOVIE MANIAC reviews Elf

December 18, 2018
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