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At the 2022 Madrigal Dinner, Class of 2022 Graduate Caleb Bolton performs as a part of the Royal Court. This dinner is an ongoing tradition occurring every other year during December. The next event will be in 2026.
LHS choir puts on Madrigal Dinner inspired from the Renaissance period
As the MIOS Concert progressed, percussionists sophomores Charlie Henson and Jacob Tate as well as freshman Charlie Heger play their instruments.
LHS, RVMS bands perform in holiday concert
After being introduced by music teacher Brad Balog, the LHS Jazz Band plays their first song of the night, "Hay Burner." Right before Thanksgiving, all proceeds from this concert went towards the circle of concern food pantry.
Annual jazz band concert helps local food pantry
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
During the 7 p.m. show, sophomore Shruthi Senthil pretends to drive a car and ask for snacks from junior Mary Kirtley and senior Payton Skipton in the back seat. Undefined held two shows Nov. 22, and all proceeds went to STLSpark.
Undefined holds annual Dressember show
Hannah Henderson shrugs after a win against her Northwest opponent. This was Hendersons 118th win to break the girls wrestling program all-time wins record.
Girls wrestling program with new all-time wins leader, boys team victorious
At the Class 2 State tournament, senior Hannah Henderson celebrate after winning a match, Henderson finished 6th at State in her weight class.
Senior to step up, as Girls Wrestling aims for State
To perform a dive, senior Lucia Tenny steps on the board. Tenny finished in 3rd place at the State meet.
New girls swimming and diving coach looks to build strong program
Junior Brady Micek dribbles past Pattonville defender. Head coach Don Kreienkamp mentioned Micek as a player to watch this season.
New boys basketball head coach aspires to take “highly capable” team to District title
Hand on the mat, senior Aiden Schoen faces off against his Seckman opponent, Jan 6, 2024. Schoen placed 4th at State last year and is a player to watch in the upcoming season.
New transfer, State medalists hope to take boys wrestling team into post-season
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
During her last night in Iceland, Assistant Principal Natasha Fischer finally got to see the northern lights, a long time dream of hers. Fischer traveled to Iceland in March 2023 with her husband Brett Fischer.
People of Lafayette: Natasha Fischer
During the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Macy's Great American Marching Band color guard was unable to spin on the parade route due to rain. Instead, color guard members were able to wave and talk with excited onlookers. Photo Contributed By Gracie Hagen.
Don’t Rain on their (Thanksgiving) Parade
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
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
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
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
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
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
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 Grace Kirtley
AP classes will now take place later in May.

CollegeBoard releases new AP exam dates

Grace Kirtley
April 3, 2020
Advanced Placement exams have adapted worldwide due to COVID-19.

Sport stacking is a world-wide sport for all ages. Junior Noah Davies stacks for Team USA after only six years in the sport.

Davies competes on Team USA in sport stacking

Grace Kirtley
March 31, 2020
The 2019 Art Department coloring book is for sale in the school store for $3.50.

Hidden Brain is a podcast series hosted by journalist Shankar Vedantam that looks deeply into daily curiosities in an easily understood way.

Review: NPR’s Hidden Brain series provides great insights

Grace Kirtley
December 12, 2019
Senior Malayka Walton and sophomore Layla Walton share a unique perspective due to their mother's experience of being a refugee.

Refugee mother gives Waltons unique perspective

Grace Kirtley and Sarah Locke
November 22, 2019
Crocker brothers visit nearly half of MLB stadiums

Crocker brothers visit nearly half of MLB stadiums

Grace Kirtley
November 11, 2019
In this episode, editors Hayden Cottrell and Grace Kirtley discuss the history of the United States.

Listen in: Party with political parties

Grace Kirtley, Hayden Cottrell, and Chloe Baker
October 25, 2019
Listen in: James G, rising musician

Listen in: James G, rising musician

Alex Rozar, Grace Kirtley, and Chloe Baker
May 15, 2019
Ellen, fifth grade, Jason White, fourth grade and Luci, third grade, are all Green Pines students who will attend Lafayette in the future.

Listen in: Future Lancers of Green Pines

Chloe Baker, Grace Kirtley, and Kayla Carpenter
March 2, 2019
Elementary school students, James Eisenhart, Kevin Gabris and Aida Weidner from Babler discuss what they think their future at Lafayette will be like.

Listen in: Future Lancers of Babler

Kayla Carpenter, Chloe Baker, and Grace Kirtley
March 1, 2019
In another episode of Listen in, freshman Aashish Allu and Jessica Watts look into high school relationships.

Listen in: Love advice from freshmen

Grace Kirtley, Chloe Baker, and Jack Weaver
February 14, 2019
Closely guarded, Trey Griffey looks to take a shot from the post. Of the 187 field goals Griffey has attempted at this season, 74% have been from two point range.

Boys basketball defeats Parkway South on Senior Night

Jack Weaver and Grace Kirtley
February 13, 2019
Ryan Campbell and Will Tulloch are out-rebounded by Parkway South junior Isaiah Esker, who is listed at 6'9". Esker leads Parkway South in rebounds, averaging 7.7 rebounds a game.

Listen in: Journalists of LHS

Listen in: Journalists of LHS

Grace Kirtley, Jack Weaver, and Chloe Baker
January 25, 2019
Listen in: Podcast on podcasts

Listen in: Podcast on podcasts

Grace Kirtley, Jack Weaver, and Chloe Baker
January 18, 2019
Seniors Lindsay Armstrong and Rachel Blankenship, Sara Morgenthaler and Megan Scholl, juniors, and Lily Gregory and Sophie Arceneaux, sophomores, wear dresses to support the fight against human trafficking.

[Photo] Fight against human trafficking visits LHS

Naomi Saegusa
December 20, 2018
Erik Bossier, Jacqueline Janson and Anna Lena Curran , seniors, along with Rachel Paese and Jake Dederer, juniors, preform a team skit.

Undefined improv show supports breast cancer research

Chloe Baker and Grace Kirtley
December 18, 2018
Opening speaker Cindy Schroeder from INOBTR spoke about the risks that the youth faces with new technology at the public forum Tues. Nov. 13.

Public forum hosted at LHS Nov. 13

Grace Kirtley
November 16, 2018
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Nisbet bought her horse Xena from a kill pen in Texas, now the two are training and spend nearly every day together.

Last time I… bought a horse

Grace Kirtley
October 17, 2018
The roof of a police patrol car at night, with the blue and red lights flashing.

Former Lafayette employee arrested for charges involving student contact

Grace Kirtley
October 3, 2018
Holding the "Love Not War" sign, juniors Alyah de Ugarte, Kaitlyn Barefield and Jenny Benton dressed up in tie dyed outfits to remember the hippies of the 1960s.

Tuesday: “We Come in Peace” Hippies Day

Jasmin Kim, Grace Kirtley, and Jack Weaver
September 25, 2018
Senior Anna Karner hosted foreign exchange student Julia Eklund in the school year of 2017-2018. Karner and Eklund had a very positive experience and call each other "sisters."

Intercultural awareness club aims to “open eyes of Lafayette”

Grace Kirtley
September 21, 2018
After a long and hot day at the State track meet, the long distance girls team embraces. The 4x800 meter relay placed 12 out of 16 teams.

OPINION: How running unexpectedly changed my life

Grace Kirtley
September 18, 2018
Started on Sept. 5, a 4:30 p.m. activity bus will be available to resident students Monday through Thursday.

Activity bus added to transportation amenities

Grace Kirtley
September 12, 2018
Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11

Grace Kirtley and Chloe Baker
September 11, 2018
Junior Riley Berens performs marimba in front of the judges at the state solo and ensemble festival.

[Photo] Students display musical skill through solo and ensemble festival

Jasmin Kim, Reporter
May 14, 2018
Bollinger siblings hold school record in javelin

Bollinger siblings hold school record in javelin

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
May 9, 2018
Lafayette hosts annual Rockwood Relay for Life

Lafayette hosts annual Rockwood Relay for Life

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
April 9, 2018
Half Baked and Dough Co. offer treats to satisfy

Half Baked and Dough Co. offer treats to satisfy

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
March 8, 2018
Senior Jordyn Terry drives to the basket during the Lady Lancer's first game against Eureka this season. The girls fell just short of a victory as they lost 51-49 to the Wildcats.

Girls basketball prepares to compete in Districts

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
February 24, 2018
Five Questions: Nassim Oufattole

Five Questions: Nassim Oufattole

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
February 9, 2018
Andy Keithley Scholarship available for senior class

Andy Keithley Scholarship available for senior class

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
January 26, 2018
Sophomore class organizes 2018 Trivia Night

Sophomore class organizes 2018 Trivia Night

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
January 14, 2018
Sophomore Claire Van Biljon competes in the backstroke during a meet against Ladue High School.

Girls swim starts the season off strong

Grace Kirtley, Reporter
January 11, 2018
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