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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?
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
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
Lafayette starts State competition with a dominant victory
Lancers win big over Patriots
October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber
October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber
The Lancers hoist the District Championship trophy after their win against Eureka. The Battle of 109 resulted in a Lafayette win 3-1
Lancers win Districts over rival Wildcats
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
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
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
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
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
Sophomore Luke Hinton, belongs to the member community at Wildwood Green Arts. The studio helps members try sculpting and various forms of pottery.
Pottery studio gives community opportunity to explore new techniques
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 Gian Wessel
Lancers navigate loaded field to win Lafayette Invitational

Lancers navigate loaded field to win Lafayette Invitational

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
April 30, 2012
Redistricting creates exciting new football playoff

Redistricting creates exciting new football playoff

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
April 2, 2012
Deadline for yearbook orders approaching

Deadline for yearbook orders approaching

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
March 2, 2012
Lancers fall just short in District championship against Marquette

Lancers fall just short in District championship against Marquette

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 27, 2012

Rivalry reaches biggest stage as Lancers, Mustangs meet for District title

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2012
Hot shooting gives Lancers edge over Eureka

Hot shooting gives Lancers edge over Eureka

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 13, 2012
A dozen athletes sign letters of intent

A dozen athletes sign letters of intent

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 3, 2012
Messer's big day fuels Lancers in two wins

Messer’s big day fuels Lancers in two wins

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 2, 2012

Lancers hold on to defeat Mustangs in overtime

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
January 14, 2012
Southern bias makes BCS even more unreliable

Southern bias makes BCS even more unreliable

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
January 4, 2012
Lancers enjoy confidence coming off early successes

Lancers enjoy confidence coming off early successes

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
December 13, 2011
Pujols situation not black and white

Pujols situation not black and white

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
December 9, 2011
Kreienkamp dominates as Lancers open season with win in Pattonville Tournament

Kreienkamp dominates as Lancers open season with win in Pattonville Tournament

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
November 29, 2011

Mizzou, Kansas need to act in best interest of college sports

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
November 28, 2011
State championship gives Lady Lancers dream season

State championship gives Lady Lancers dream season

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
November 6, 2011
Lady Lancers field hockey one win away from State championship

Lady Lancers field hockey one win away from State championship

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
November 4, 2011
Lancers enter Sectionals looking to avenge earlier loss to McCluer North

Lancers enter Sectionals looking to avenge earlier loss to McCluer North

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
November 3, 2011

Championship season proves to be perfect storm

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 31, 2011
Loss to CBC adds pressure as Lancers prepare for Marquette

Loss to CBC adds pressure as Lancers prepare for Marquette

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 24, 2011
Cardinals prove fans wrong during wild season

Cardinals prove fans wrong during wild season

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 19, 2011
Lancers come up short in marathon shootout against Marquette

Lancers come up short in marathon shootout against Marquette

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2011

Keeping Pujols makes more sense with Cards making playoff run

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 12, 2011
Lancers dominate all phases of game, shut out Oakville

Lancers dominate all phases of game, shut out Oakville

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 10, 2011
Lancers open Districts with win over Marquette

Lancers open Districts with win over Marquette

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 6, 2011

The roller coaster of being a St. Louis sports fan

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 4, 2011
Manne's big fourth quarter helps Lancers survive scare from Fox

Manne’s big fourth quarter helps Lancers survive scare from Fox

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 3, 2011

Wild season for Cardinals proves Pujols’ value

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 26, 2011
Softball remains confident despite close loss to Eureka

Softball remains confident despite close loss to Eureka

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 13, 2011
Updated information Bisesi's injury

Updated information Bisesi’s injury

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 4, 2011
Campbell, Crowe give rare verbal committments as juniors

Campbell, Crowe give rare verbal committments as juniors

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 29, 2011
Fans see a great one as Lancers hold off Wildcats in Battle of 109

Fans see a great one as Lancers hold off Wildcats in Battle of 109

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 27, 2011
A gameday guide to the Battle of 109

A gameday guide to the Battle of 109

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 24, 2011

Annual Fall Sports Parent Night to provide info, showcase teams

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 19, 2011
Join black and yellow nation with Superfans

Join black and yellow nation with Superfans

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 19, 2011

Lancers stunned by Eureka in District championship game

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
May 19, 2011

Baseball uses big second inning to beat Pacific, advances to District final against Eureka

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
May 18, 2011

Lancers open Districts with comeback win over Washington

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
May 17, 2011

Boys volleyball advances through Districts, will face DeSmet in quarterfinals

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
May 16, 2011

Lancers enter Districts riding strength of record-setting offense

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
May 13, 2011

Lancers dominate Parkway South, gain national recognition during winning streak

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
April 28, 2011

Baseball team swept by Parkway South, continues to be victimized by rain

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
April 21, 2011

12 athletes commit on spring signing day

Gian Wessel, Sports Webmaster
April 14, 2011

Lancers extend winning streak to four at expense of Wildcats

Gian Wessel, Sports Webmaster
April 14, 2011

Struggling volleyball team recovers against Chaminade, prepares for Oakville

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
April 12, 2011

Kyle saves day as Lancers win opener against Parkway West

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
April 5, 2011

Spring sports kick off with busy week of games

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
March 28, 2011

March Madness confuses with odd start times

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
March 25, 2011

Image picks Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
March 23, 2011

St. Albans basketball ends as seniors capture fourth straight title in double overtime

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
March 14, 2011

Second half surge not enough as Lancers fall to Marquette in Districts

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 25, 2011

Lafayette, Marquette to meet one final time for shot at District title

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2011

Girls swimming and diving places 13th at State

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 20, 2011

Pennington has hot hand as Lancers beat Holt for 10th straight win

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 16, 2011

Kreienkamp steps up as Lancers extend streak with win over Eureka

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 12, 2011

Six Lafayette athletes sign letters of intent

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 9, 2011

February success continues as Lancers dominate Fox on Senior Night

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 9, 2011

Smith carries Lancers in blowout of Northwest

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 5, 2011

Parkway West Tourney Recap: Lancers gain confidence with win over Parkway Central, fifth-place finish

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
January 26, 2011

“White Out” crowd rewarded as Lancers outplay rival Marquette

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
January 15, 2011

Superfans look to rattle Mustangs at basketball home opener Jan. 14

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
January 14, 2011

Lancers look to avenge early-season loss to rival Marquette

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
January 13, 2011

Lafayette-Marquette basketball game nominated for KSDK coverage

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
January 10, 2011

NFL playoff picks: First round

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
January 7, 2011

LHS athletes reach their dreams with winter signings

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
December 18, 2010

Pennington, Smith combine for 44 points in comeback win over Kirkwood

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
December 15, 2010

Chaminade’s Beal too tough as Lancers fall to Red Devils

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
December 2, 2010

Lancers open season, Pattonville Tourney with close victory

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
November 29, 2010

Football season ends in Districts with loss to CBC

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 30, 2010

Lancers give up big lead, fall to Marquette in second game of Districts

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 23, 2010

Vandals strike on eve of big game

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 22, 2010

Homecoming win gives Lancers early edge in Districts

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 18, 2010

Lancers look to overcome injuires as Homecoming game kicks off Districts

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2010

Coach’s ejection swings momentum as softball falls in Districts

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 11, 2010

Offense keeps rolling as football improves to 4-3 over Oakville

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 9, 2010

Football picks up steam with consecutive victories

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 7, 2010

Softball starts Districts with comeback win over Parkway South

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 7, 2010

Football uses all-around effort in win over Fox

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 2, 2010

Injuries to test football team in quest for Conference crown

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 30, 2010

Recent streak boosts softball in Conference standings

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 29, 2010

Great weekend for local football, bad weekend for ethics in sports

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 28, 2010

Lancers show new energy in dominating win over Northwest

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 25, 2010

Dominating performance gives girls tennis Conference tourney title

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 22, 2010

Missed opportunities, defensive lapses doom Lancers against McCluer North

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 18, 2010

Walters has big game as Lancers improve to 7-0

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 16, 2010

Fresh face at quarterback gives Lancers edge over Mehlville

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 11, 2010

Mehlville’s mixed results make preparation tough for Lancers

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 8, 2010

Struggles continue as Lancers drop home opener to Lindbergh

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 5, 2010

Football looks to get back on track against Lindbergh

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 2, 2010

Boys swimming dominates Kirkwood

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 1, 2010

Lancers blacked out against Eureka

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 28, 2010

Lancers to open season against rival Eureka

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 25, 2010

Lancer football goes live in preseason scrimmage

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 24, 2010

Tryouts nearing for fall sports

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 3, 2010

World Cup: America’s date with England

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
June 11, 2010

Nothing average about these NBA Finals

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
June 3, 2010

Spring signing day brings good news for 20 Lancers

Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
May 19, 2010

Porter, Davis place in top half at State golf championship

Gian Wessel, Online Sports
May 19, 2010

Hopes for State end as Lancers fall to SLUH

Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
May 19, 2010

Lancers advance in District pool despite loss to DeSmet

Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
May 16, 2010

James steps up when Lancers need it most

Gian Wessel, Online Sports Editor
May 3, 2010
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