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Erica Chen poses beside her sculpture, The Man. The sculpture is on display at the St. Louis Artists Guild until March 25.
Seven students chosen for St. Louis Artists Guild, Young Artists Showcase
While teaching the Guitar Ensemble, fine arts teacher Traci Bolton tells her students to take notes of an audio clip. Bolton recently won the Outstanding Music Educator Award from the St. Louis Suburban Music Educators Association, along with a Rose Award from Rockwood.
Bolton wins Outstanding Music Educators Award
After being surprised with the 2022-2023 Rose Award, fine arts teacher Jay Long takes a picture with his 7th Hour class. Long was one of 15 Rose Award winners, including fine arts Traci Bolton, who was congratulated moments before.
Two Lafayette teachers become Rose Award recipients for 2022-2023 school year
Since 2001, Trivia night has been a big hit with a fun night of games, food and raffle items. Though it stopped happening because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was brought back in 2022.
LPO sets $15,000 goal for Trivia Night
Several books written by Black authors are being highlighted during February in the Library. This year for Black History Month, various classes like Art Fundamentals and Black Literature are acknowledging the importance of Black History Month with class projects.
Several classes, book club recognizes Black History Month’s significance
Right before thanking FACS teacher Erin Hagglund, Angela Robinson, Class of 2013, leads the rest of the models. The 2013 fashion show was in the evening and was themed Day and Night.
Throwback Thursday: fashion show might make a come back
Crumbl Cookies on Clarkson Road opened in early December of 2022. The bakery has a variety of flavors available, with six different cookie flavors to try each week.
Out and About: Crumbl Cookies offers weekly rotating flavors
Jackson, one of senior Dan Sheltons first clown figures, is considered a pierrot. Shelton has learned about many different types of clowns and has made art about them during AP Art and Design.
If It Weren’t For: Clown Figurines
Engle stopped playing the guitar when he was 8 but recently he got a guitar and has been started playing again. A couple weeks ago I got a new guitar, so I picked it back up and it started off slow, but Ive gotten progressively better very quick, Engle said.
People of Lafayette: junior Taylor Engle tries out for America’s Got Talent
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
Three new head coaches begin their Spring sport season
Three new head coaches begin their Spring sport season
Rising above her defender, sophomore Taylor Naina shoots a contested jumper. Naina was the teams highest scorer with a 34.1% field goal completion rate.
Boys basketball advances to District Finals, Hockey falls short in Wickenheiser Cup final
On Feb. 24-25, the varsity boys and girls wrestling teams traveled to Columbia, Missouri to compete in the State Tournament. The boys placed 4th and the girls placed 6th overall.
Lancer wrestling teams each earn team titles at State; basketball heads into post-season play
Senior Matt Haefner stops mid court in the game against Mehlville as the defense moves in. In this game, he scored his 1,000th career point as the Lancers moved to 13-12 for the season.
Haefner earns 1,000 points in his basketball career, 10 wrestlers advance to State
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
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
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
Though we all deserve breaks, people have to persevere and work hard to achieve their goals. Students need to prepare for the real world by taking on challenges instead of going the easy route, especially as the next generation.
We need to stop being lazy, quitting when things become difficult
Internet sleuths have blown-up various social media platforms with dissscussion regarding the recent Idaho murders and their investigation. These ameteur detectives have wrecked havoc on the lives of those associated with the crime and even those completely apart from it.
Internet sleuths cause unnecessary harm to serious investigations
For special holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, my family and I have certain traditions which some of them we carry on for many years.
Now is the time to make family memories
Bins of snacks are on sale at Lancers Landing
Lancers Landing seeks volunteers to keep store running
Lafayette Administrators sit at their table at the 2023 Lafayette Trivia Night Fundraiser. There were about 256 people in attendance at the event.
Administrators attend annual Trivia Night Fundraiser in support of school, students
A bulletin board displayed in the Guidance Office displays the various members of the counseling staff at Lafayette along with a Bitmoji of each of them.
Lafayette promotes mental health awareness through many resources
The 13th Annual Wildwood Frozen Feet Half Marathon started at LaSalle Springs Middle School. The race ran from 8 a.m. until noon and runners covered a variety of trails in the area.
Wildwood’s Frozen Feet Half-Marathon has its biggest turnout since the COVID-19 pandemic
At a dress rehearsal for the Spring Musical 9 to 5 on Feb. 6, sophomore Michael Niblett, lights lead, works in the sound booth while the actors line up for mic check. The show will run from Feb. 9-11.
Spring Musical 9 to 5 hits LHS stage Feb. 9
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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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

Juli Mejia, Hannah Fitts, Samantha Haney, and
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

Hannah Fitts
December 13, 2021
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December 7, 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

Janka Gerber and Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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?

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
March 15, 2021
Five Questions with Vance Lear

Five Questions with Vance Lear

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Juli Mejia and Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts and Makayla Archambeault
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

Hannah Fitts and Juli Mejia
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
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?

Hannah Fitts
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

Hannah Fitts
September 6, 2019
Driving ticket advice from Lancers

Driving ticket advice from Lancers

Hannah Fitts and Morgan Vehige
May 20, 2019
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