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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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Senior Haylee Crowe and sister Hannah Crowe, 2018 Lafayette graduate, visit Covington, Georgia. This is the location where the show "The Vampire Diaries" was filmed.

Five Questions with Haylee Crowe

Delaney Stulce
April 16, 2020
Students district-wide struggle with ALP classes due to internet connectivity issues. Additionally, the number of hot spots available to students is limited.

Nationwide hotspot shortage leads to ALP learning issues

Delaney Stulce
April 12, 2020
Spirits and Gyros, located on Manchester road, provides a trendy and relaxed environment, alongside flavorful food.

Out and About: Spirits and Gyros

Delaney Stulce
September 21, 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
The College Board decided on cutting the AP world curriculum into two halves.

College Board redesigns AP World History curriculum

Amisha Paul and Delaney Stulce
February 13, 2019
Miles will take place of the current RSD Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost on July 1, 2019.

Rockwood School District chooses new Superintendent

Delaney Stulce
February 8, 2019

[Video] As Seen In The Image: MoDOT, Wildwood collaborate on improvement plans for 109

Jack Weaver and Delaney Stulce
December 14, 2018
Marietta Koziatek attended the elementary school Patrick Henry from kindergarten until third grade at the time of the high school integration controversy.

Koziatek appreciates early exposure to desegregation

Delaney Stulce
November 28, 2018
Located at the east entrance, Tower Grove Park dedicates a statue of Christopher Columbus in 1886.

On This Date In History: October 12

Delaney Stulce
October 12, 2018
OPINION: Freshman Survival Guide - Homecoming Edition

OPINION: Freshman Survival Guide – Homecoming Edition

Amisha Paul and Delaney Stulce
September 26, 2018
Renaissance works with Raising Cane's for fundraiser

Renaissance works with Raising Cane’s for fundraiser

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
April 16, 2018
Junior Grace Rook, junior Dylan Kutun, sophomore Katie Tremper and sophomore Audrey Krone receive third place medals for their creation of a public service announcement about Prediabetes

Students compete in HOSA State Leadership Conference

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
April 5, 2018
Junior Katie Wright portrays Ariel in The Little Mermaid

LTC presents The Little Mermaid

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
February 8, 2018
Out and About: 360 STL

Out and About: 360 STL

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
February 5, 2018
AFJROTC participates in H2O for Troops campaign

AFJROTC participates in H2O for Troops campaign

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
February 5, 2018
STUCO introduces Winter Homecoming

STUCO introduces Winter Homecoming

Delaney Stulce and Shelby Darnell
January 28, 2018
John Deken, Patty Mabie, Liz Morningstar and Lauren Sakowski recognized for becoming NBPTS certified.

Lafayette staff members obtain national certification

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
January 10, 2018
Marketplace Craft Fair raises funds for band program for 20 years

Marketplace Craft Fair raises funds for band program for 20 years

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
November 30, 2017
Guidance and Counseling Office releases second semester information

Guidance and Counseling Office releases second semester information

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
November 13, 2017
Lafayette musicians chosen for All-Suburban Band and Orchestra

Lafayette musicians chosen for All-Suburban Band and Orchestra

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
November 12, 2017
The Shaved Duck creates a beautiful and eclectic atmosphere through their indoor and outdoor design.

Out & About: The Shaved Duck

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
November 10, 2017
Renaissance partners with Panera for fundraiser

Renaissance partners with Panera for fundraiser

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
October 24, 2017
Junior Hannah Wozniak and sophomore Sarah Collins perform in the 2016 Winter Choir Concert.

Music In Our Schools annual choir concert takes place Oct. 18

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
October 17, 2017
Students at Lafayette High School face changes in ISS curriculum.

Lafayette reinvents schedule changing procedures

Delaney Stulce, Web Editor
August 13, 2017
Girls varsity volleyball players Hannah Flowers, senior, right, and Kathryn Wesolich block a spike from Cor Jesu.

Community Volleyball Challenge to take place on April 7

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
March 29, 2017
Five Questions: Sarah Ortiz

Five Questions: Sarah Ortiz

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
February 14, 2017

Winter Musical, Sister Act, hits the stage

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
February 8, 2017
Apple update fails to fix major problem

Apple update fails to fix major problem

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
January 26, 2017
Class fundraisers coming on Jan. 28

Class fundraisers coming on Jan. 28

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
January 23, 2017

Board member’s death opens additional spot for April election

Delaney Stulce, Reporter
January 18, 2017
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