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Hannah Fitts

Hannah Fitts, Staff Reporter

Hannah is a senior and this is her fourth year on the news production staff. Outside the classroom, Fitts enjoys going to the gym, playing racquetball and going out with friends. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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SpongeBob The Musicals Stage Manager sophomore Sam Haney reads the lines of cast members who were absent at a recent after school practice. The musical was planned for the week of Feb. 12, but is now taking place Feb. 24-26 due to numerous cast and crew members being out sick.

Winter Dance date moved again, several annual fundraisers canceled

January 19, 2022
Junior Class Advisory leaders go to Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital in 2020 to donate the toys that were collected. This year, toys will be collected next to the Welcome Center until Dec. 17.

Gifts for Glennon continues into its third year, ends on Dec. 17

December 13, 2021
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Biggest sporting events of 2021

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Official top 6 hits of 2021

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Teacher favorite books

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Best ways to save money

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December 7, 2021
Top New Years Resolutions

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Social media moments of 2021

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iconic Christmas menu

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Charities to donate to

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calcaterra_s top dislikes

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Best studying resources

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Best online shopping websites 2021

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Inspired by the poem She Walks in Beauty, senior Hannah Newhouse designed this piece for her Synesthesia project. I was inspired because I like how it values inner beauty and a womens thoughts, rather than just her looks, Newhouse said. When creating my project I really wanted to display the inner beauty by having flowers growing from the womens head and portraying her inner goodness.

College Lit class allows for inventive interpretations with Synesthesia Project

December 2, 2021
Cyber security has become an important topic following the malware attack on the Rockwood School District over the summer. During the attack, students were unable to use their Infinite Campus and were asked to change their passwords. Staff and students whose information was compromised were informed via mail.

Rockwood amps up security following June’s malware attack

October 29, 2021
The Homecoming dance in 2019 occurred in the Commons and was themed Rock of Ages. This year, the Homecoming theme is the Lafayette Olympics.

Rain may change original Homecoming Dance plan to move indoors

October 2, 2021
Michael Niblett poses with fellow members of the Opening Knight Production (OKP) crew after their opening night of Aladdin Jr. at Rockwood Valley Middle School.

Last Time I… worked backstage on a theater production

September 27, 2021
Language Arts teacher Jennifer Pautz teaches a lesson virtually to students over Zoom during the Quarter 1 of the 2020-2021 school year.

We Asked You Answered: What is more important to you, the lesson learned or the grade earned?

September 16, 2021
In a game against Parkway South on Sept. 8, Lafayette won 4-1. Senior Kaden Karr scored one of the four goals of the game in addition to sophomores Blake Klostermann, who scored the game winning goal, Matt Monschein and Daxton Shawke.

Football grabs first victory as they prepare for annual Battle of 109

September 13, 2021
During the fourth inning of the game against Francis Howell on Sept. 1, sophomore catcher Lilian Ware grabs a pitch behind the plate. The Lancers won, 3-0 bringing their season record to 3-4.

Weekly Sports Update: Aug. 27-Sept. 3

September 7, 2021
Rising senior Rylee Howard takes the ball down field as a Nerinx Hall player defends from behind during the Class 4 girls soccer Sectional game on May 25 at Nerinx Hall High School. The Lancers fell 0-1 on a corner kick with just over five minutes left in regulation.

Howard earns Gatorade Player of the Year honors for stellar soccer season

July 26, 2021
On the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3, 2021, Lafayette staff arrived to find yard signs set up around the school by Lancer Parent Organization (LPO) showing appreciation for their hard work.

Staff, students celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4, 2021
Junior Zach Bryce loads his bat to hit the ball. Bryce currently has a .500 batting average along with three hits.

Baseball players grateful to get back field in 2021, look to finish strong as they head into post-season

April 28, 2021
In the State finals, junior Faith Cole holds her opponent down. After this final match Cole won her third straight State title.

Winter sports comes to an end; Spring sports make long-awaited return to action

March 30, 2021
During a game against Parkway West, LHS graduate Katherine Goddin cradles the ball and looks down the field. Girls lacrosse, along with all other spring sports, have begun practices as athletes return to their school-sponsored spring sports for the first time since the initial lockdown.

Kick the competition: 10 sites to help student athletes find scholarships

March 15, 2021
Five Questions with Vance Lear

Five Questions with Vance Lear

February 3, 2021
ROTC sponsors Lt. Col. Jim Smith, Mst. Sgt. Matt Zahradka, and their students raise a new flag for the Mobile On The Run gas located at 14807 Manchester Road in Ballwin.

Despite challenges, ROTC continues ongoing community service projects

February 3, 2021
RSD Coordinator of Education Equity and Diversity Brittany Hogan embraces her father, who surprised her at Lafayette with a ROSE Award.

2021 ROSE Award nominations now open

January 9, 2021
Junior Marissa Trottier restocks bagels during her morning shift at St. Louis Bread Company.

Part-time jobs teach important skills, challenging scenarios create learning opportunities

January 7, 2021
Many people are finding inconveniences with using their glasses: their face mask for the coronavirus keeps causing their glasses to fog up. This can make for dangerous vision impairment. Removing the glasses repeatedly to clean them can involve touching the face, which increases exposure risk for COVID-19.

Face The Facts

December 11, 2020
My sister and I driving the Star Wars: Millennium Falcon-Smugglers Run.

Out and About: Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is worth a visit, encourages safe, fun environment

November 15, 2020
While COVID-19 has impacted almost everyones sleep schedules, whether that be positive or negative, studies show that those with pre-existing sleep conditions have been hit the hardest during the crazy hours of COVID-19.

Research shows quarantine has strongest sleep disruption on those with pre-existing sleep conditions

October 22, 2020
During her 1st Hour AP Environmental Science class, Gretchen Whelan begins her Zoom session. Teachers have been working from the building unless they were given permission to work from home due to a special circumstance like a health condition.

Elementary returns to in-person learning; RSD exploring ways to bring secondary students back safely

September 28, 2020
On Senior Distribution Day, LHS staff delivered seniors supplies out to their cars and seniors were able to drop off any supplies that they still had from the past year. A similar process will take place on the Lancer Return Day on Aug. 20 and 21.

Students return materials from last year, get yearbook photos taken on Lancer Return Days this week

August 19, 2020
Retiree Paul Krull. math teacher, congratulates the Class of 2020 at their Farewell Parade on May 21. He displayed his infamous The World Stops for a Senior sign.

Krull, Meyer face next chapter as they head out with the Class of 2020

June 9, 2020
Pictured, left to right, is Megan, Molly, Jenna and Adian Nemnich in Beaver Creek Colorado.

Nemnich sibling relationships grow while in quarantine

May 4, 2020
Delaney Sohn, junior, and her parents walk their dog Dane wile stuck at home due to Covid-19.

A day in the life of Delaney Sohn

April 13, 2020
Aiming for a gold medal, Ashleigh Howard competes in the quarterfinals. Last year I hurt my back really bad so I was excited to go even further this year, Howard said.

Lafayette racquetball travels to Oregon for National tournament

April 1, 2020
After winning the Wildwood Tournament (2019), the girls lacrosse team huddles in the middle of the field to celebrate. Halfway through the season, the Lady Lancers remain undefeated with a 12-0 record.

Last Time I… pranked someone

March 12, 2020
Sophomore Hailey Fitts plays in the finals for a chance to play for second or third place in her bracket at Multonmah Athletics Club in Portland, Oregon. I lost in my final game but I was just so happy to be at such a high level as a sophomore, Fitts said. It gives me a lot of hope for the future as a passionate athlete.

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Doubles partners sophomores Kyla Davis and Anna Matusiak (back-left to right) crouch in ready position as Gresham, Oregons Barlow racquetball serves the ball to Daviss backhand. Davis feels confident in her backhand, she said that, that is her go-to position while playing doubles.

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Varsity girls number one seed, sophomore Hannah Werk, and mixed doubles partner Will Sherman battle against Parkway Wests mixed doubles team. Parkway defeated the Lafayette mixed doubles team, Hannah said, I was more composed this year compared to last year, and it really helped me already having been to a big tournament like this.

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Coach Manny Rodriguez talks to sophomore Maggie Leath during a timeout in the second match. Just go out and have fun and everything will fall into place, Rodriguez said.

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With the first day coming to an end, teammates Janka Gerber and Maggie Leath tend to their injuries. By night three I was so sore and all the ligaments in my arm were inflamed, Gerber said. The only thing that kept me moving was continuous stretching and motivation from my teammates.

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Fellow athletes show support coming together to root for their teammates during final matches of the evening. There were times I was there from 8:30 a.m. to 10 at night, sophomore Maggie Leath said.

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Senior Ashley Freestone and graphic design teacher Liz Morningstar show Freemans poster design, which was selected to promote the Rockwood District Art Show.

Freestone’s artwork chosen to promote Rockwood District Art Show

February 21, 2020
Wanna know what not to do when it comes to Valentine Day? Youve come to the right place.

Roses are red, violets are blue, flowers are overdone, so what’s a gift giver to do?

February 11, 2020
The boys cross country team prepares to start their first timed run of the season in the time trials.

[Photo] Boys team travels to State for eighth consecutive year

November 9, 2019
Junior Kelsey Johnson prepares to cross the finish line in the girls cross country time trials.

[Photo] Girls team to compete at State for the first time in five years

November 9, 2019
As president of Student Council, senior Derek Schreiner hopes to reach the student body through means of social media in order to make information spreading and payments easier and more accessible.

Five Questions with Derek Schreiner

September 6, 2019
Driving ticket advice from Lancers

Driving ticket advice from Lancers

May 20, 2019
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