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We’re going on summer break!
In November, 2022, freshman Akiko Field presents her poster on Japan for AP Human Geography’s project called the Cultural Cookbook. AP Human Geography is one of the classes that will be cut for the 2023-2024 school year.
Nine classes to be cut for the 2023-2024 school year, two added
The Manternach family spends a day at Gulf Shores, Alabama in 2009. Since Dana’s melanoma diagnosis in 2008, her family has paid more attention to sun care, especially during trips to the beach. “We take constant breaks. We try to reapply [sunscreen] every hour and a half to two hours,” Dana said.
The dangers of UV
The Class of 2023 had their graduation practice in the Back Gym on May 26. Their actual graduation will occur June 3 at Chaifetz Arena and seniors Rockwood Google accounts will close June 30.
Senior accounts to close June 30
Gifted education teacher Paige Hartley, Assistant Principal Dr. Kirti Mehrotra, special education teacher Sharon Luedloff and physical education teacher David Witter are leaving after the 2022-23 school year. They have been making plans for after retirement that include time with family, volunteering and traveling.
Retiring staff members reflect on time at Lafayette, share plans for future
After winning a trip to Florida, senior Josiah Hickman sits in a Blue Origin crew capsule. Hickman won his trip to Florida and Blue Origin by being named a finalist in Space for the Benefit of Earth Challenge.
Shooting for the stars
In a game against Lindbergh April 18, senior PJ Rogan was on the bump for the Lancers for four innings. While the Lancers lost this game, when they faced Lindbergh the next day, they won 17-3. Going into the May 27 State Quarterfinal game, they are 20-12-1 overall.
People of Lafayette: ambidextrous pitcher reaches State Quarterfinal
While wearing a cap and gown, senior Josh Dennis and Babler Elementary 5th Grader Malcolm Haney look off at Lafayette. As also featured on the cover photo of the senior magazine, the two are preparing to graduate from their respective schools.
Seniors offer advice to incoming freshmen
The people on senior Riley Powells team pose with their national awards in July of 2022. Top five win a medal or trophy at nationals, Powell said.
People of Lafayette: senior takes part in unique sport
During their 2019 trip to Arizona, the Roy twins visited a chasm in Antelope Canyon. Their trip to Arizona was a part of a larger mission to visit all 50 states.
Best State I Ever Visited: Roy twins travel across all 50 states
Leaping from the ground, junior Hadley Hendrickson rises for a header. Hendrickson scored the winning goal against Liberty with a rising header from a corner kick.
Girls track place third in State, volleyball falls short in State
In a game against Lindbergh April 18, senior PJ Rogan was on the bump for the Lancers for four innings. While the Lancers lost this game, when they faced Lindbergh the next day, they won 17-3. Going into the May 27 State Quarterfinal game, they are 20-12-1 overall.
People of Lafayette: ambidextrous pitcher reaches State Quarterfinal
Swinging his bat to the ball, junior Paul Pratte hits the ball. In their 3-1 win over Marquette, Pratte has had 15 runs batted in this season.
Baseball, girls soccer win Districts; girls track wins Sectionals
Neck and neck with each other, juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson race in the 3200-meter. Robeson placed 1st and Cronin placed 2nd in their district meet.
Girls track and fields wins districts, sophomore breaks school record again
Preparing to start his leg, freshman Kai Han receives the baton from senior Marshall Ems in the 4x400-meter race. Juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson, along with Ems and Han, won the 4x400-meter relay at the Suburban Conference Meet.
Girls soccer wins both games after regulation, boys golf wins conference title
The legislation being introduced in Missouri and throughout the US demonizes the LGBTQ+ community. By attending drag shows and other events hosted by members of the LGBTQ+ community, it shows support and validates their experiences.
Restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights ostracize queer teens
Several students have started taking an alternative route, Eatherton Road, on their way to school each morning. Based on an experiment, Eatherton turned out to be the more successful route.
What road is faster: Old Eatherton Road or 109?
While Missouris government aims to allow citizens to carry firearms, the federal court requires states to have proper gun regulation because of the violence caused by them. The current laws that are in place are not enough.
Legislative gun protection puts lives in danger
StuPub reporter Zosia Paciorek stands by the Stifel Theatre on Feb 18, 2022 after watching the incredible Shen Yun performance
Entering the realm of Shen Yun is a delightful experience
When dyeing hair at home, its important to follow instructions. In a salon, it can be easier since theres less steps to follow on your own.
Dyeing to be different
The College and Counseling room at Lafayette keeps a bulletin board full of job flyers for students to be exposed to summer opportunities.
Business teacher, counselor discuss importance of summer jobs for teenagers
Brothers Paul and Jack Tobin went to the special Olympics as buddies to help their younger brother John Henry compete.
2023 Special Olympics builds connection with athletes, community
Juniors Sebastien Gardet and Isaac Jovcevski line up to serve. Pickleball Club started at beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
New Pickleball Club invites students to bond through competition
Members of Mic Drop, practice for their April 27 performance during AcLab. The group was formed last spring and worked all year to learn the music and choreography for the seven-song show.
New show choir takes stage for first performance
At the Fine Arts Festival, young artists had the chance to create some of their own artwork. The event took place April 22.
Lafayette Fine Arts Festival highlights the work of Rockwood Artists
Freshman Emi Limon competes in the 2022 World Kickboxing and Karate Union Championship in Wales. Even though Limon has only been doing karate for three years, he won four medals at the October competition— a gold medals in Weapons with Music and Korean Forms, a silver medal in Hardstyle Forms and a bronze medal in Weapons with no Music.
Kicking the competition
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.
What’s In a Name?
Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.
Sophomore begins journey into future rap career
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Freshman Akiko Field poses for a picture with her cousins in front of a restaurant in Japan.
Listen In: Student experienced cultural shifts with Japanese-American family, move to America
At Magnolia Flavor House, a Filipino ice cream shop, sophomore Chris Songco eats ice cream. Although his family hasn’t been able to go recently, Songco has been to the Philippines multiple times to visit family, including when he was seven.
Listen In: Asian American, Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture
As part of the curriculum for several language arts classes, students are checked out a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Since the author wrote the main character in the book to be autistic, reading it can be a way to understand what having autism is like.
Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance
To recognize Black History Month, the library created a display of diverse books. Reading books with diverse characters can be a way to widen perspectives.
Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month
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After winning a trip to Florida, senior Josiah Hickman sits in a Blue Origin crew capsule. Hickman won his trip to Florida and Blue Origin by being named a finalist in Space for the Benefit of Earth Challenge.

Shooting for the stars

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
June 2, 2023
Leaping from the ground, junior Hadley Hendrickson rises for a header. Hendrickson scored the winning goal against Liberty with a rising header from a corner kick.

Girls track place third in State, volleyball falls short in State

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
May 30, 2023
During their 2019 trip to Arizona, the Roy twins visited a chasm in Antelope Canyon. Their trip to Arizona was a part of a larger mission to visit all 50 states.

Best State I Ever Visited: Roy twins travel across all 50 states

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
May 18, 2023
Neck and neck with each other, juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson race in the 3200-meter. Robeson placed 1st and Cronin placed 2nd in their district meet.

Girls track and fields wins districts, sophomore breaks school record again

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
May 15, 2023
Preparing to start his leg, freshman Kai Han receives the baton from senior Marshall Ems in the 4x400-meter race. Juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson, along with Ems and Han, won the 4x400-meter relay at the Suburban Conference Meet.

Girls soccer wins both games after regulation, boys golf wins conference title

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
May 8, 2023
Holding the ball above his head, freshman Owen Waeckerle scans the pool for a pass. Last summer, Owen participated in the Junior Olympics, held in Dallas, where teams across the country compete for a gold medal.

People of Lafayette: freshman excels on varsity water polo team

Vishi Rangineni and Eshwar Murali
May 4, 2023
Fending off the Lindbergh player, freshman Carly Swan dribbles the ball. Swan scored twice in the Lady Lancers championship game against North Point.

Girls soccer wins tournament, track and field teams take first in weekend Invitationals

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
May 2, 2023
Dropping the ball in front of her feet, freshman Gen Newell prepares to volley the ball. Newell has achieved four clean sheets this season.

Volleyball beats Rockwood rivals, freshman goalie records fourth clean sheet

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
April 18, 2023
With a new school record in javelin, sophomore Robby Preckel thinks he can break his own record. “I can definitely beat that record again,” Preckel said. 

Track and field teams win Invitational, girls soccer bounces back from loss

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
April 10, 2023
In a match against De Smet, junior John Fischer watches his ball glide down the lane. As of March 1, the Lancers are 6th in their league. Coach Derek Bader said he has seen improvement in the team throughout the season. “In terms of performance, the whole team has seen improvement in their game, seeing their overall averages increase,” Bader said.

Right up their alley

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
April 10, 2023
Tackling a Parkway Central attacker, junior Emily Derucki tries to steal the ball. Derucki has scored fours goals this season.

Girls soccer starts undefeated, water polo players lead St. Louis area in goals

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
April 3, 2023
With the introduction of St. Louis soccer team, it has inspired a new respect for American soccer. The first game will be on March 4.

New soccer team creates deeper connections with sport

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
March 3, 2023
Junior Sam Buffa stands in between two Toyota Supras at a car meet. Buffa has had an interest in cars since he was a child, which was sparked by his fathers passion in cars.

Last Time I… went to a car meet

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
February 21, 2023
Using pennies as game pieces, junior Noah Keaton navigates his party through a dungeon. D&D Club meets in langauge arts teacher Paul Jaycoxs room during both Mods one AcLab each week.

D&D Club brought back to LHS, gaining popularity

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
February 14, 2023
On the back of a Marquette wrestler, junior Maddie Johnson pins her opponent. Johnson will be going to the State Tournament on Feb. 24-25.

Boys hockey advances to Wickenheiser Cup quarterfinals, three divers advance to State Tournament

Eshwar Murali and Zosia Paciorek
February 13, 2023
The Rockwood School of Business will be offering courses such as Accounting, Business Management and Graphic Media for the 2023-2024 school year. Student will be able to sign up for these and many other courses starting Jan. 27.

[Photo] Enrollment for 2023-2024 school year begins Jan. 27

January 19, 2023
Holding out his arm, Class of 2022 graduate Gavin Krone volunteers at the Soccer Swift Kick stand. All proceeds from the Winter Carnival go to the Freshman Class.

Winter Carnival returns from three-year hiatus

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
January 17, 2023
The boys basketball team won the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament at Maryville University. They were the 13th seed going into the tournament. After their victory, Head Coach Bryan Keim said, I’m extremely proud of these guys. They keep believing in each other and play for each other. They are so much fun to coach.

Boys basketball wins tournament and builds momentum, wrestling prepares to host tournament

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
January 3, 2023
Starting with the Class of 2023, the eligibility requirements for the Bright Flight scholarship has increased. For more information about Bright Flight and other scholarship opportunities, students could go to the College and Career Office, located in Room 121.

Bright Flight scholarship for Class of 2023 undergoes changes

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
December 19, 2022
During the National High School Journalism Convention award ceremony, Lafayette student publication staffs celebrate their peers. The convention took place Nov. 10-12 in downtown St. Louis. A lot more people on my staff came to this convention because it was here, which was different than other [years], yearbook Editor-In-Chief Kaylee ODell said.

Student publication staffs win awards at fall convention

Daniel Carrillo and Eshwar Murali
November 15, 2022
Wrapped in the Ukrainian flag, freshman Leeza Nozdrachova holds plants and flowers for Ivana Kupala, a Slavic holiday celebrating the summer solstice.

Trading home for safety

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
November 7, 2022
At the Forest Park Invitational, LJ Groenewald tries to pass the runners beside him. Groenewald placed 14th in state last year. My goal is to inspire the new guys on the team and to show them how to have fun. I want to be a senior the younger guys can look up to and learn from, Groenewald said.

Boys cross country makes strides in current season

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
September 28, 2022

Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
September 14, 2022
At the Sept. 1 Board of Education meeting, Jessica Clark listens to patron comments. Most patrons spoke about comments Clark made at a Real Talk Radio event on Aug. 23.

School board takes action to address recent controversy

Juli Mejia, Samantha Haney, Sonya Sud, and Eshwar Murali
September 2, 2022
As Link Crew and LHS staff members applaud, freshmen walk into the gym to begin freshmen orientation. Assistant Principal Colleen Fields said the shift from middle school to high school can be challenging for some freshmen, but they should still try to be gentle with themselves. Youre gonna make a lot of mistakes. Youre gonna learn a lot of new things and sometimes youre gonna feel overwhelmed,” Fields said.

Upperclassmen offer advice to Class of 2026

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
August 25, 2022
Language arts teacher Cheryl Hermach and special education teachers Debbie Ballard, Sandy Schilling-Gal and Terri Warnars will all be retiring in 2022. Each teacher has worked at Lafayette for over 20 years.

Four teachers plan retirement after over 20 years of teaching

Max Hartsfield, Blake Jaycox, and Eshwar Murali
May 31, 2022
Usually behind the bleachers, the spot where the tennis courts originally were is currently empty because the courts are being renovated. The renovations started on April 20 and are set to finish on July 31.

Tennis courts undergo renovation

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
May 6, 2022
Jordan and Supreme shoes are icons of Hypebeast culture. While buying these products are not a problem, when you buy them as frequently as Hypebeasts do, it becomes problematic.

Blog: Hypebeast culture promotes toxic materialism

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
April 18, 2022
The HOSA team poses together at the State Leadership Conference (SLC). Well versed in healthcare knowledge, 20 HOSA members qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference.

HOSA members qualify for international conference

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
April 13, 2022
Jonathan Ebenezer, Class of 2019, is a student at Cornell University. Ebenezer pursues a major in Biology and minors in biomedical engineering and archaeology. Despite graduating from Lafayette three years ago, hes glad for his involvement and recommends that seniors do the same.

Take it From Me: Jonathan Ebenezer

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
March 7, 2022
As a member of the pit orchestra, junior Jonathan Rattenborg performs in the spring musical, Spongebob Squarepants, to create sound effects. Rattenborg used a multitude of different instruments to perform this role such as the conga and cowbell.

The Beat Goes On

Eshwar Murali, Digital Content Editor
February 17, 2022
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