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At the basketball station, an athlete winds-up to dunk on the hoop. Athletes who made the basketball in the hoop were awarded candy.
Lancers participate in activities with their athletes for the annual Special Olympics
On Jan 7, a disasterous fire swept in and completly destroyed Class of ‘95 graduate, Neal Flesner's home. The image depicts the before and after effects of the fire.
‘I saw firsthand the devastation of our community’
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.
Fine Arts Festival to celebrate districtwide student achievement, feature performances from LHS musicians, actors
On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Lafayette students will be performing in the annual Guitar Festival featuring Tuesday Night Rock Band, Wednesday Jam Band, Monday Jam Band, AcLab Country Club and Guitar Ensemble. Admission is free.
Students to perform in annual Guitar Festival
Sophomore Dean Klawiter plays his keyboard mallet solo "Gypsy Tonic" by Jesse Monkman
Annual concert showcases bright future for Lafayette percussion
After a shot from a 'Ville attacker, sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Schott makes the save. Lafayette-Eureka defeated Mehlville-Oakville 9-4 on Thursday, Apr. 24.
Ramsey shows out on Senior Night, as the Lancercats take down The ‘Ville
Sliding into third base, senior centerfielder Michael Callahan moves into scoring position during their 11-5 loss to Rockwood Summit April 15. The Lancers lost both games in their series with the Falcons.
Baseball outscored by Summit in conference matchup
Before throwing the ball to a teammate, senior goalkeeper Beck Henderson holds the ball to slow the pace of the game. Henderson has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate soccer for i2i Academy at Leeds Beckett University in England.
Kickin’ it in England
With ball in hand, catcher TJ Bender attempts to tag out a Eureka runner. Bender played in both rivalry games against Eureka this week.
Lafayette baseball splits series with rivals
The Lafayette girls soccer team celebrates Addison Keen's winning penalty against Eureka. The Lancers won the Battle of 109 5-3 on penalties on Tuesday, Apr. 8.
Keen and Vogt play key role in nail biting win over Eureka
Before throwing the ball to a teammate, senior goalkeeper Beck Henderson holds the ball to slow the pace of the game. Henderson has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate soccer for i2i Academy at Leeds Beckett University in England.
Kickin’ it in England
On Jan 7, a disasterous fire swept in and completly destroyed Class of ‘95 graduate, Neal Flesner's home. The image depicts the before and after effects of the fire.
‘I saw firsthand the devastation of our community’
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.
Fine Arts Festival to celebrate districtwide student achievement, feature performances from LHS musicians, actors
On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Lafayette students will be performing in the annual Guitar Festival featuring Tuesday Night Rock Band, Wednesday Jam Band, Monday Jam Band, AcLab Country Club and Guitar Ensemble. Admission is free.
Students to perform in annual Guitar Festival
After being inspired by a challenge between two magicians in the 1900's, Class of ‘07 alumni John Kinney hosts a show for 52 audience members titled '1885.'
It’s Magic!
All Varsity members, as well as the three JV members who came to support, pose in front of the Winter Guard International sign. Photo Contributed by Dawn Hagen.
The Final Catch
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
Junior, Zach Diethelm, performs for his peers during his lunch period. He started the concerts because his peers requested him to.
One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
Juniors Connor Kash and Owen Waeckerle at their booth, Washer Toss. They ended the day with 224 tickets.
Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
For this years Spring Musical, LTC is putting on the show, "Once Upon a Mattress" which is a re-telling of the classic fairytale, "The Princess and The Pea" with just a little twist to it.
LTC to perform Once Upon a Mattress for Spring Musical
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
At the basketball station, an athlete winds-up to dunk on the hoop. Athletes who made the basketball in the hoop were awarded candy.
Lancers participate in activities with their athletes for the annual Special Olympics
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
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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At the basketball station, an athlete winds-up to dunk on the hoop. Athletes who made the basketball in the hoop were awarded candy.

Lancers participate in activities with their athletes for the annual Special Olympics

Zosia Paciorek, Rishit Sohaney, Darby Morel, and Theo Koury
10 hours ago
After a shot from a 'Ville attacker, sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Schott makes the save. Lafayette-Eureka defeated Mehlville-Oakville 9-4 on Thursday, Apr. 24.

Ramsey shows out on Senior Night, as the Lancercats take down The ‘Ville

Darby Morel, Reporter
15 hours ago
Sliding into third base, senior centerfielder Michael Callahan moves into scoring position during their 11-5 loss to Rockwood Summit April 15. The Lancers lost both games in their series with the Falcons.

Baseball outscored by Summit in conference matchup

Darby Morel, Reporter
April 17, 2025
Before throwing the ball to a teammate, senior goalkeeper Beck Henderson holds the ball to slow the pace of the game. Henderson has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate soccer for i2i Academy at Leeds Beckett University in England.

Kickin’ it in England

Darby Morel, Reporter
April 16, 2025
The Lafayette girls soccer team celebrates Addison Keen's winning penalty against Eureka. The Lancers won the Battle of 109 5-3 on penalties on Tuesday, Apr. 8.

Keen and Vogt play key role in nail biting win over Eureka

Darby Morel, Reporter
April 9, 2025
As he warms up, senior pitcher Landon Martin pitches to senior catcher Wyatt Wathen between innings.

[Photo] No mercy at home

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
March 31, 2025
The girls lacrosse team hoist up their sticks before taking the field against Cor Jesu Academy on April 3, 2024. The team will look to senior midfielders Tallulah Rock and Mary Hails heading into the new season.

Coach Keith Briscotti looks to be competitive ahead of a tough girls lacrosse schedule

Rishit Sohaney and Darby Morel
March 28, 2025
Junior guard Brady Micek attempts a layup, contested by Chaminade defenders. Lafayette lost the Class 6 State Semifinal to Chaminade, 72-42, at Mizzou Area on Mar. 19.

Cinderella run ends a 21 year drought for boys basketball

Rishit Sohaney and Darby Morel
March 26, 2025
Senior utility Sreeram Manchikalapudi extends his arm to pass the ball. Manchikalapudi was noted a key player to watch this season by boys water polo head coach James Waeckerle.

Boys water polo shares players with Eureka, compete together with Final Four expectations

Theo Koury and Darby Morel
March 12, 2025
Senior goalie Blake Parks stands by the goal.

[Photo] Look Good, Play Good

Declan Phipps, Reporter
February 18, 2025
Junior guard Nolan Savoie dribbles around Marquette defender. The Lancers finished this game losing 42-61.

Boys basketball missing key players in loss to Marquette, girls overpowered by Mustangs

Theo Koury and Darby Morel
February 6, 2025
Luke Voit speaks on his first major league hit with moderator, Martin Kilcoyne, at Persimmon Woods Golf Club on Friday Jan. 10.

High School Dreams, Major League Reality

Darby Morel and Theo Koury
January 22, 2025
Sophomore guard Maria Golfo dribbles past Parkway Central defender. Golfo scored 10 points, Friday, against the Colts.

[Photo] Girls basketball secures comeback win against Parkway Central, Boys dominate Parkway West

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
January 21, 2025
Senior Josh Pitney attempts to steal the ball from a Eureka player. The Lancers beat the Wildcats 51-49.

Boys basketball wins Battle of 109, Lancers take first at Fred Ross Invitational

Rishit Sohaney, Theo Koury, Darby Morel, and Declan Phipps
January 16, 2025
Sophomore forward Aaron Keller goes 1 on 1 with an Oakville defender. Keller scored one of the goals in Lafayette's 6-6 tie to the Tigers on Nov. 22.

The Lancers make a dramatic comeback against Oakville

Darby Morel, Reporter
November 25, 2024
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

Darby Morel, Reporter
November 20, 2024
Linebacker Alex Behl takes an interception to the house for 6 points.

Lancers clinch 23-21 win at first home football game, first Kirkwood win since 2008

Theo Koury, Darby Morel, Ammu Lanka, and Maddie Roberts
September 18, 2024
In the Battle of 109, midfielder Sam Kalish lobbed the ball forward to jump start a counterattack for the Lancer. The Lancers lost 1-0 through a late own goal Sept. 17.

Late goal in boys soccer Battle of 109 game ends Lancers’ perfect start to season

Rishit Sohaney and Darby Morel
September 18, 2024
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