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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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Class of 2020 makes plans for end of year

Class of 2020 makes plans for end of year

Corren Tipton
May 12, 2020
Phillips 66 donated $10,000 to one of Rockwood School District's programs called Rockwood Gives Back.

[Photo] Rockwood receives $10,000 donation from Phillips 66

May 11, 2020
During the stay-at-home order, the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition is offering kits for those who wish to quit vaping through Truth Initiative's e-cigarette quit program.

Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition offers free Quit Kits

Corren Tipton
May 1, 2020
With the switch to online courses and Rockwood's announcement of the 2020-2021 school year to begin virtually, many teachers rely on Zoom to keep in contact with their students and teach live lectures. In addition to this, all classwork is done online.

Rockwood continues with original ALP format

Corren Tipton and Juli Mejia
April 28, 2020
Sophomore Makayla Archambeault holds her sign up during her video submission for the Class of 2022's thank you video for front line workers.

Class of 2022 produces video for front line workers

Corren Tipton
April 22, 2020
In the hospital, Danna Stone holds a bottle of contrast she has to drink before getting scanned for cancer. Stone has been cancer-free since 2017.

High-risk students, families take precautions against COVID-19

Vijay Viswanathan, Juli Mejia, and Corren Tipton
April 14, 2020
Russell's Cafe and Bakery has three locations in the St. Louis area and has an extensive range of meals, drinks and baked goods.

Out and About: Russell’s Cafe and Bakery

Corren Tipton
April 13, 2020
In September of 2019, sophomore Jessica Watts performed in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

Five Questions with Jessica Watts

Corren Tipton
April 2, 2020
"A Short History of the Girl Next Door" is authored by Jared Reck and is on the Missouri Gateway list for 2019-2020.

Review: A Short History of the Girl Next Door makes for a surprising, great story

Corren Tipton
April 1, 2020
St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, so it's time for home-bakers to accept the festive challenge.

In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day: 10 recipes to turn your taste buds green

Corren Tipton
March 12, 2020
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[Photo] What will your Valentine’s Day be like this year?

Aliyah Studt, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020
Fischer

Natasha Fischer, theater teacher

Corren Tipton
February 5, 2020
What level of Senioritis do you have?

What level of Senioritis do you have?

Corren Tipton
January 27, 2020
Sophomore Meredith Ambrose jumps her horse, Savia, over an obstacle during a competition at Camwood Farm in Tennessee.

Five Questions with Meredith Ambrose

Corren Tipton
January 24, 2020
Msgt. Dave Cugier was the 2019 ROSE Award nominee from Lafayette.

ROSE Award nominations open for 2020

Corren Tipton
January 17, 2020
The Cruel Prince, written by Holly Black, was published in January of 2018 and is available for checkout in the Lafayette Library.

Review: The Cruel Prince’s unique characters make for interesting plot

Corren Tipton
January 9, 2020
Craft Eats and Drinks is located on 16524 Manchester Rd. and offers a wide range of food to its customers.

Out and About: Craft Eats and Drinks

Corren Tipton
November 22, 2019
Duck Donuts allows customers to create their own donut.

Out and About: Duck Donuts

Corren Tipton
November 3, 2019
With controversy surrounding this treat, candy corn is the sweet to be talked about.

The candy corn question: 10 sites to help further the candy corn debate

Corren Tipton
October 22, 2019
With the arrival of Canvas, teachers have begun to switch their classes from Google Classroom to this new platform.

Rockwood begins transition to Canvas

Corren Tipton
October 2, 2019
Students work on homework in the library during the new Flex Time.

Photo Opinion: What is your opinion of Flex Time?

Corren Tipton
September 24, 2019
After meeting author Stephanie Garber, sophomores Anna Matusiak and Janka Gerber hold Gerber's signed copy.

Listen in: Meeting author Stephanie Garber

Corren Tipton
September 19, 2019
A look into ALARP, unique language arts class

A look into ALARP, unique language arts class

Corren Tipton
May 15, 2019
Librarian Nichole Ballard-Long won the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year award.

Ballard-Long named Teacher of the Year

Corren Tipton
February 27, 2019
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