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Long overdue, the Lafayette parking lot underwent a complete makeover this past summer. Improvements to the parking lot were just one of the $23 million worth of projects the district conducted this past summer, done through Prop 3 funding.
Prop 3’s role in summer projects across the district
Missouri Senate Bill 68 prohibits the use of personal electronic devices throughout the school day for students in all Missouri public schools.
Missouri bill prompts Rockwoods no phone policy
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.
Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation
With her hand in the air, junior batter Sidney Vogt gets ready to high five her coach on a run to home-plate. Vogt hit a grand slam this game to lead the Lancers to a 16-1 blowout against St. Joe, Sept. 2.
September female athlete of the month: Sidney Vogt
During the Battle of 109, senior center defender TJ Bender dribbles down the field. Bender led his team to squeeze out a 3-2 win against the Wildcats.
September male athlete of the month: TJ Bender
To avoid a sack, senior quarterback Brady Micek escapes the pocket and rushes downfield. Micek threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns, as Lafayette beat Parkway Central, 55-0.
Lancer defense gets their third shutout of the season
Running towards the end zone, senior wide reciever Terance Bills weaves his way past multiple Hawks on Friday, Sep. 5. Lafayette triumphed over Hazelwood Central, 49-0.
Lancers win big over the Hawks
Junior runners Kelly Archambeault and Alexis Sandberg and sophomore runner Marli Groenewald stand together before competing at the Gans Creek Invitational, Sept. 28, 2024. All three runners were mentioned as athletes to watch this season.
Girls cross country plans to take young team to postseason
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Kirtley sisters wear dresses in support of STL Spark and Dressember in order to raise awareness about human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Kirtley family
STL Spark group stems from family connection
Looking up, coach Boyd Manne talks to the football team during Lafayette's State quarterfinal win over Cardinal Ritter, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Lancers dethroned the defending State champions 30-18.
Leaving a Lancer legacy
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
During warmups, running back Jacob Saylors reaches his arms out to catch the ball at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday, May 17. The Battlehawks pulled out a 29-28 win over the Stallions on Saturday.
Inside the Dome
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
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Kirtley sisters wear dresses in support of STL Spark and Dressember in order to raise awareness about human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Kirtley family
STL Spark group stems from family connection
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.
Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation
Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
In an attempt to gain yardage, senior quarterback Brady Micek hands the ball off to junior running back Cody Keen. Lafayette defeated McCluer High School 63-6 on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Lancers overpower Comets ahead of Battle of 109
Running towards the end zone, senior wide reciever Terance Bills weaves his way past multiple Hawks on Friday, Sep. 5. Lafayette triumphed over Hazelwood Central, 49-0.
Lancers win big over the Hawks
From left: Allison Mcwatters, Giorgia Giovannini, Lillian Glandt, Amelia Gauna, Emma Hagen. Front row: Amanda Qualley, Bethany Messenger.
Prom held at Ritz-Carlton for third consecutive year
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
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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Darby Morel

Darby Morel, News Production Reporter

Starting her second year on staff, junior Newspaper staffer Darby Morel has covered a multitude of sports, ranging from football to water polo. She specifically enjoys watching soccer, her favorite teams being Chelsea FC and St. Louis City SC. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with friends and family, watch movies and sleep.

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In an attempt to gain yardage, senior quarterback Brady Micek hands the ball off to junior running back Cody Keen. Lafayette defeated McCluer High School 63-6 on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Lancers overpower Comets ahead of Battle of 109

Darby Morel, News Production Reporter
October 8, 2025
With her hand in the air, junior batter Sidney Vogt gets ready to high five her coach on a run to home-plate. Vogt hit a grand slam this game to lead the Lancers to a 16-1 blowout against St. Joe, Sept. 2.

[Photo] September female athlete of the month: Sidney Vogt

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
October 1, 2025
Running towards the end zone, senior wide reciever Terance Bills weaves his way past multiple Hawks on Friday, Sep. 5. Lafayette triumphed over Hazelwood Central, 49-0.

Lancers win big over the Hawks

Darby Morel, News Production Reporter
September 10, 2025
Rushing the ball, junior wide reciever Cody Keen looks to gain yardage during a play.

With green bows in their hair for mental health awareness night, Lafayette cheerleaders lead the crowd in a cheer.

From left: Ezmund Vanburen, Landon Matthews, Liam Shaw, Liam Ridgeway

During warmups, running back Jacob Saylors reaches his arms out to catch the ball at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday, May 17. The Battlehawks pulled out a 29-28 win over the Stallions on Saturday.

Inside the Dome

Theo Koury, Rishit Sohaney, and Darby Morel
May 21, 2025
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.

Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation

Zosia Paciorek, Theo Koury, Darby Morel, Rishit Sohaney, and Maddy Cox
May 14, 2025
Walking across the net, senior Charlie Caby and the boys volleyball teamshake hands with the Parkway South team. The Lancers bested the Patriots 4-1 at Lafayette, Thursday, May 1.

Boys volleyball recognizes nine seniors, defeats Parkway South

Darby Morel, News Production Reporter
May 2, 2025
To start an attack, sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Schott launches the ball foreword. Schott made 161 saves this season according to the STL Post Dispatch.

[Photo] April Female Athlete of the Month: Sydney Schott

Rishit Sohaney and Rishit Sohaney
April 30, 2025
A team consisting of seniors Ella Luvai and Raymond Murphy-Cazembe, junior Mary Kirtley and sophomore Luke Matheus introduce themselves to the crowd as "Time Flies" while flapping their hands on Friday, Apr. 25. The performance was Undefined's last improv show of the 2024-2025 school year.

Final Bows, New Beginnings

Abby Scott and Darby Morel
April 29, 2025
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
April 25, 2025
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, News Production Reporter
April 25, 2025
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, News Production 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, News Production 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, News Production 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
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