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Sharing a microphone in the chorus, sophomores Hattie Kumar and Meghan McKee perform "Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers with their fellow Monday Jam Band members.
LHS students perform in annual Acoustic Variety Show
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?
Senior forward Matt Ridgeway races down the ice towards the Eureka goal. Ridgeway scored 2 goals to help the Lancers win 5-3 on Nov. 16.
Ridgeway’s brace wins Lancers Battle of 109
Senior linebacker Nathan Hutchison and senior defensive back Drew Austermann dump water on coach Boyd Manne to celebrate the win. Lafayette became District champions for the first time since 2012.
Offensive breakthrough in third quarter ends 12-year drought
At the Fall College Signing day, 13 student athletes sign letters of intent in the Theater, Nov. 13. Family, teammates and coaches attended the event to support the signees.
Lancer athletes sign college letters of intent
After a blocked punt, senior defensive back Drew Austermann runs the ball toward the Rockwood Summit endzone. The play was one of two defensive touchdowns by Lafayette
Big first half propels Lancers to District final
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
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
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
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
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
Digital Media Staff debuts new series, Digital Gone Clubbing. Sam Walowitz introduces the clubs, tune in!
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #1
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
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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Students in hands-on classes, like PE, have to adjust to doing class without their normal school activity. Teachers are doing everything they can, however many students still aren’t able to recreate their class at home.

Hands-on classes learn to be hands-off, online

Hayden Cottrell
April 6, 2020
RSD decides how ALP will impact students grades, final exams

RSD decides how ALP will impact students grades, final exams

Hayden Cottrell
April 6, 2020
Students in Baking and Pastries class made pound cake during the first week of school at home. Students made the cake while watching demo videos made by their teacher.

[Photo] Foods cook at home, learn recipes through demo videos

April 7, 2020
Students in science classes have to do some labs online. Teachers like Scott Holtmann use online resource to allow students to see actual lab results through photos and videos.

[Photo] Science labs aim to help students get away from computer

April 6, 2020
RSD announces ALP for students

RSD announces ALP for students

Hayden Cottrell
March 18, 2020
Caitlyn Sigman cleans a bike. In order for a bike to be properly cleaned, cleaners have to follow an extensive list to help restore the bike to a great condition to be donated to charity,

Manchester UMC Bike Rehab, NHS students fix bikes for local charities

Hayden Cottrell
February 5, 2020
Superintendent Mark Miles announced that the Rockwood School District would be closed on Dec. 17 at 5:25 p.m. on Dec. 16. This cancellation leaves students to take their 1st and 2nd Hour Finals when they return to school on Dec. 18 without in-class study time.

Petition to change final policy to match other districts gains traction in RSD

Hayden Cottrell
December 17, 2019
A home next to a Eureka creek experiences extreme flooding. Eureka has been known to experience extreme flooding with rain, and it was one of the reasons Rockwood School District experienced an inclement weather day on Aug. 26.

Alarm over Carnegie Minute requirements halted as questions resolved

Hayden Cottrell
November 15, 2019
As balloons fall from the rafters, Librarian Nichole Ballard-Long is recognized at the Academic Pep Assembly on March 12, 2019 for being named the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year.

Teacher of the Year nominations open for students, staff members

Hayden Cottrell
November 7, 2019
LHS has to comply with new regulations for wireless microphones in order to have the microphones past July 2020.

Fine arts programs work to meet new FCC regulation

Hayden Cottrell
November 2, 2019
Rachael Bierschenk dodges the juniors, scoring a touchdown for the seniors. Her touchdown helped strengthen the senior women's lead over the juniors.

Powder Puff game occurred, despite obstacles

Abby Stebner and Hayden Cottrell
October 28, 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
New staff members at LHS

New staff members at LHS

Hayden Cottrell
October 1, 2019
Under a typical grading system, a B would be seen by people as an average or, to some, a bad grade to receive. With the pass and fail system, this grade would be equivalent to pass, which means that the student understands the concept or material well enough to get through the assignment.

Opinion: The case for a pass/fail grading system

Hayden Cottrell
September 18, 2019
Notetaking do's and dont's

Notetaking do’s and dont’s

Hayden Cottrell and Kayla Carpenter
May 22, 2019
OPINION: What do you want from incoming Superintendent Mark Miles?

OPINION: What do you want from incoming Superintendent Mark Miles?

Hayden Cottrell and Alex Rozar
April 8, 2019
Tom Dunn and Loralee Mondl speak at the community reception held March 25 to welcome incoming superintendent Dr. Mark Miles.

[Photo] Mondl, Dunn win seats on Rockwood Board in April 2 election

Alex Rozar
April 3, 2019
The best trip I ever took with Stella Chang

The best trip I ever took with Stella Chang

Hayden Cottrell
February 22, 2019
The new law Core 42 simplifies college credit transfer for regular and A+ students.

New state law simplifies college credit transfer

Hayden Cottrell
February 4, 2019
Skaggs takes center stage in plays around St. Louis

Skaggs takes center stage in plays around St. Louis

Hayden Cottrell
January 24, 2019
The AP environmental science class teacher, Gretchen Whelan, addresses her students following a short lab.

POLL: What will you do to prepare for finals?

Hayden Cottrell
December 11, 2018
What kind of teacher are you?

What kind of teacher are you?

Hayden Cottrell
December 3, 2018
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Mental illness, what LHS is doing about it

Hayden Cottrell
November 17, 2018
Students bow their heads in a moment of silence. The gathering occurred to remember those who lost their lives in the shooting in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27.

Remembering those lost in Pittsburgh shooting

Hayden Cottrell
October 30, 2018
Lafayette representatives of Model UN participate in a conference in Sept. 2017

Celebrate National United Nations Day with Model UN club

Hayden Cottrell
October 24, 2018
Wednesday: Galaxy Day

Wednesday: Galaxy Day

Hayden Cottrell
September 26, 2018
Members of the Video Game Club gather around a whiteboard to play Super Smash Bros., a popular Nintendo game.

Video Game Club starts year off strong

Hayden Cottrell
September 5, 2018
Students walk down the math hallway in between third and fourth hour to get to their classes.

New half day policy impacts all high schools in Rockwood

Hayden Cottrell
August 29, 2018
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