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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
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
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
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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All content by Emily Altic

Craft Corner: How to make a cute jar

May 5, 2014
Librarian Nancy Hendricks, winner of a 2014 Rockwood Cornerstone Award

Hendricks honored with Cornerstone Award

Emily Altic, Reporter
April 30, 2014
Author Mike Mullin and one of his books from the Ashfall series at Lafayette on April 17.

Mike Mullin, Gateway Award winner and Taekwondo black belt, wows students

Emily Altic, Reporter
April 20, 2014
Out and About: Lone Elk Park showcases the beauty of nature

Out and About: Lone Elk Park showcases the beauty of nature

Emily Altic, Reporter
April 4, 2014
How to: Use Chalk Paint

How to: Use Chalk Paint

Emily Altic, Reporter
April 3, 2014

Renaissance Choice Awards honor students

Emily Altic, Reporter
April 1, 2014
How to: Make an Origami Crane

How to: Make an Origami Crane

Emily Altic, Reporter
March 10, 2014

[Video] LHS Craft Corner: The DIY Pocket Square

February 24, 2014
Handmade, DIY bows found on the websites below!

Hot Links: 5 Websites for DIY project inspiration

Emily Altic, Reporter
January 30, 2014
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LHS Craft Corner: Bow Making

Emily Altic and Gabby Breiten
November 7, 2013
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Degrading people for something they love has made its mark on society

Emily Altic, Reporter
October 21, 2013
Out and About: King and I provides unique Thai experience in The Loop by owners of beloved Chesterfield restaurant

Out and About: King and I provides unique Thai experience in The Loop by owners of beloved Chesterfield restaurant

Emily Altic, Reporter
October 17, 2013
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LHS Craft Corner: A DIY for ombréing “Tie-Dye Tuesday” T-shirts

Emily Altic and McKinzie Duesenberg
October 7, 2013
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After tough loss to Eureka, Lafayette looks to regroup

Ben Rachell, McKinzie Duesenberg, and Emily Altic
September 5, 2013
Through These Halls: Gallaher takes artistic passions to the next level

Through These Halls: Gallaher takes artistic passions to the next level

Emily Altic, Reporter
August 28, 2013
Out and About: City Coffee house & Creperie

Out and About: City Coffee house & Creperie

Emily Altic, Reporter
April 15, 2013
5 Questions with dancer Nina Theobald

5 Questions with dancer Nina Theobald

Emily Altic, Reporter
January 11, 2013

Robinson collects fabric to make neck wraps for troops

Emily Altic, Reporter
December 11, 2012

The Image receives high marks from the NSPA

Emily Altic, Reporter
November 30, 2012
Final Four shirts help support football, National Leadership Academy

Final Four shirts help support football, National Leadership Academy

Emily Altic, Reporter
November 15, 2012

Through These Halls: Nick Steinhauer plans to join the Marines after high school

Emily Altic, Reporter
October 24, 2012
The New Taylor Swift?

The New Taylor Swift?

Emily Altic, Reporter
October 10, 2012

Out and About: Whipt Cream

Emily Altic, Reporter
September 18, 2012
5 Questions With Zander Penney: Guitar Fanatic

5 Questions With Zander Penney: Guitar Fanatic

Emily Altic, Reporter
September 12, 2012

Rockwood Rocks to feature student bands

Emily Altic, Reporter
September 7, 2012

Hot Links: 10 websites to aid in back to school studying

Emily Altic, Reporter
August 28, 2012

Glory of Missouri recipients announced

Emily Altic, Guest Writer
February 23, 2012
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