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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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Hannah Wozniak, Class of 2019, sings during the 2018 Madrigal Dinner. The 2022 Madrigal Dinner will be on Dec. 15-16 in the Commons from about 6-9 p.m.

[Photo] A knight to remember

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief
December 15, 2022
Class of 2020 Cailey Bingham at the 2020 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Districts at St. Louis University. The 2022 FBLA State Leadership conference will take place around Springfield, MO at different places like the University Plaza Hotel, EXPO Center, and JQH Arena at Missouri State University from April 10-12.

[Photo] FBLA, HOSA prepare for upcoming State competitions

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2022
Former Lafayette ROTC teacher MSgt. Dave Cugier was a ROSE Award nominee in 2019. The ROSE Award is given to 15 Rockwood administrators or volunteers who demonstrate excellence of character, performance, leadership and service to the district.

[Photo] ROSE Award nominations to close soon

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2022
The Class of 2018-2019 graduated at the Chaifetz Arena on May 22, 2019. In 2020 and 2021, Graduation was at the POWERplex.

[Photo] Chaifetz Arena new COVID policy raises graduation concerns

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2022
During Coffee House in 2018, senior Rachel Vishion performs. This year, Vishion will be performing for the first time as a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band, which will open and close the show in addition to introducing each performance.

[Photo] Tuesday Night Rock Band to host Coffee House on Nov. 4

November 3, 2021
At the last in-person Homecoming Parade, the theme was "Rock of Ages" as Lafayette clubs and teams paraded their floats on the route to LHS from Green Pines. This year, the in-person parade returns on Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m with the "Olympics" theme.

[Photo] LHS to celebrate in-person Homecoming Week

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2021
The Class of 2020 gets some special recognition on the Stadium scoreboard.

[Photo] A look at Class of 2020 graduation in photos

Sophia Scheller
June 10, 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.

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

June 9, 2020
Retiree, Paul Krull, congratulating the class of 2020 at their graduation ceremony.

[Video] To the Class of 2020

Chloe Baker and Jack Weaver
June 4, 2020
Watching as seniors leave the parking lot, Assistant Principal Kirti Mehrotra gives air hugs at the farewell parade held for the Class of 2020 on May 21.

[Photo] Lancer community celebrates Class of 2020 with special farewell parade

Joey Weaver, Digital Media Editor
May 29, 2020
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[Photo] Former teacher charged with three criminal offenses by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney

December 21, 2022

[Video] Main Street Creamery opens second location in Wildwood

Jack Weaver
May 19, 2020
2020 Legend members pose for their own group photo after finishing a long day of club photos in January.

[Video] 2020 Legend yearbook sales window closing on May 1

Aliyah Studt, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
Students district-wide struggle with ALP classes due to internet connectivity issues. Additionally, the number of hot spots available to students is limited.

[Photo] Nationwide hotspot shortage leads to ALP learning issues

Delaney Stulce
April 12, 2020
Empty tables fill the Commons on March 22, the day before St. Louis County leaders issued a stay at home order. On April 9, Superintendent Mark Miles announced that the remainder of the school year would be held online using the ALP.

Missouri Governor closes all schools through end of academic year

Alex Rozar, Kayla Carpenter, Chloe Baker, and Jack Weaver
April 9, 2020

[Video] Listen in: Update on Rockwood’s Alternative Learning Plan

Jack Weaver
April 2, 2020
Senior Jake Dederer removes his cold air intake to clean it while self-quarantined at home.

[Photo] Dederers find positive family experiences amidst COVID-19 quarantine

Makayla Archambeault
April 6, 2020
Nine important dates for the Class of 2020

Nine important dates for the Class of 2020

Jack Weaver
March 31, 2020
On March 25, the Infinite Campus Messenger was overwhelmed with messages across the Rockwood School District (RSD), causing it to crash right before the start of online learning.

[Photo] Infinite Campus mail server crashes ahead of first online class day

Alex Rozar
March 30, 2020
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[Photo] RSD announces ALP for students

Hayden Cottrell
March 18, 2020
Legend Yearbook at RCA

[Photo] RCA 2020: Legend Yearbook

Chloe Baker
March 14, 2020
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[Photo] RCA 2020: Tuesday Night Rock Band (feat. Scott Beaver)

Alli Bishop
March 14, 2020
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[Photo] RCA 2020: Escadrille

Joey Weaver, Digital Media Editor
March 14, 2020
During a pep assembly, the varsity cheerleading squad performs their routine for the student body. This year, cheer, along with other performances will be performed and streamed virtually during homecoming week.

[Photo] RCA 2020: Cheerleading

Micah Bounds
March 14, 2020
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[Photo] RCA 2020: Escadrille Teacher Dance

Jack McDonald
March 14, 2020
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[Photo] RCA 2020: Vox Solus

Ryan Swan
March 14, 2020
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[Photo] RCA 2020: Jazz Band

Sam Knutson
March 14, 2020
In Jan. 2020, Lafayette's CyberPatriot team took part in a nation-wide competition and received a platinum rank, one of the highest awards on a state level. The five members of Cyber Lancers 2 worked to secure computer systems from potential threats.

[Photo] Lafayette CyberPatriot Team places third in State

Alex Vancil, Cartoonist
March 10, 2020
Pascal Beauboeuf, host of The Pascal Show, assists in asking questions at the Black History Month presentation in the Theatre on Feb. 21. Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith attended the event by invitation of his niece, sophomore Claireece Cross.

[Photo] Blog: Black History Month should be celebrated and utilized to highlight positivity within community

February 25, 2021
As he smiles at the crowd, Ozzie Smith responds to a question during his presentation at Lafayette for Black History Month on Feb. 21.

Leading the presentation, senior Isaac Dixon asks Ozzie Smith questions during the Black History Month presentation in the Theatre on Feb. 21.

[Photo] Smith joins LHS for Black History Month presentation

March 1, 2020
Coming out of the corner, senior guard Kayla Carpenter drives to the basket. Carpenter put up 12 points against Parkway South on Feb. 11 to help the Lancers win, 54-46.

Lancer basketball program celebrates annual senior night

Sophia Wasson and Jack Weaver
February 24, 2020
RSD Coordinator of Education Equity and Diversity Brittany Hogan embraces her father, who surprised her at Lafayette with a ROSE Award.

[Photo] Six ROSE Award nominees honored at LHS

Alex Rozar, Opinions Editor
February 11, 2020
Pit_Weaver

[Photo] Pit orchestra collaborates with LTC to perform ‘Footloose’

Colin Swan
February 10, 2020
Senior Max Kennington enjoys reviewing movies in his free time. Kennington hopes to turn this hobby into a career as he enjoys recognizing the hard work that is put into the production of films.

[Photo] Five Questions with Max Kennington

Alex Vancil, Cartoonist
February 14, 2020
Senior Claire VanBiljon races with the butterfly stroke against her teammates at practice.

[Photo] Athletes continue to play at Division I level

Abby Stebner and Kennedy Willhite
February 6, 2020
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[Photo] Nick Berry, actor

Morgan Vehige
February 5, 2020
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[Photo] Sarah Collins, Student Director

Chloe Baker
February 5, 2020
Senior Elizabeth Elliott works as a stage manager during a rehearsal for a Lafayette Theatre Company production.

[Photo] The show must go on: Elizabeth Elliott

May 9, 2022
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Matt Jones, Sound Designer

Jack Weaver
February 5, 2020
LTC will perform "Footloose" Feb. 6-8 at 7 p.m.

[Photo] LTC prepares for ‘Footloose’ production on Feb. 6-8

Kayla Carpenter and Chloe Baker
February 5, 2020
Learning the basics of photography, a journalism student practices operating a camera at a summer Herff Jones STL Yearbook Camp at De Smet Jesuit High School. Multiple camps are held each year for journalism students to hear from professionals.

Opinion: Five reasons you should join journalism

Jack Weaver
January 29, 2020
At the Sept. 11, 2019 Patriot Ceremony, Ben Coopmans stands at attention.

[Photo] Five Questions with Ben Coopmans

February 7, 2020
ROTC cadets line up before marching down to the flag located by the football field in order to perform the 9/11 Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2019.

[Photo] ROTC program faces potential loss of funding due to low enrollment

February 3, 2020
The online portal for students to register for their 2020-2021 classes is open from Jan. 17 to Jan. 27.

[Photo] Class registration open for 2020-2021 school year

January 21, 2020
Sophomore Faith Cole wrestles an opponent at the annual Fred Ross invitational on Jan. 11. The team placed second overall in the tournament, with Cole placing first in her weight class.

[Photo] Weekly sports update: Jan. 13-Jan. 19

Morgan Vehige
January 21, 2020
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During the stay-at-home order, the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition is offering kits for those who wish to quit vaping through Truth Initiative's e-cigarette quit program.

[Photo] Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition offers free Quit Kits

May 1, 2020
Cookie Stand Closed

[Photo] Cookie stand closed for second semester

Kennedy Willhite
January 22, 2020
Lafayette's yearbook, the Legend, is the latest inductee into the National Scholastic Press Association's (NSPA) Hall of Fame.

[Photo] Legend named to National Scholastic Press Association’s Hall of Fame

Vijay Viswanathan
January 13, 2020
Junior Drew Behl shoots despite a Parkway West defender on Jan. 10. The Lancers won the game 57-52, with Behl scoring eight of the points.

[Photo] Weekly sports update Jan. 6-Jan. 12

Vijay Viswanathan
January 13, 2020
On Dec. 19, Lafayette installed a 6x11 LED video board to be placed next to the current scoreboard.

[Photo] Video board installed in Main Gym

Sophia Scheller
January 13, 2020
Volunteering for National Honor Society, junior Sneha Manikandan helps freshman Besan Juma complete her math homework on Dec. 13 in the Library.

[Photo] Finals week marks end of semester

December 15, 2019
Volunteering for National Honor Society, junior Sneha Manikandan helps freshman Besan Juma complete her math homework on Dec. 13 in the Library.

STL Spark is a group of LHS students who raise awareness of human trafficking by wearing dresses and ties every day of December. The STL Spark Board consists of seniors Chloe Baker, Grace Kirtley and Shannon Worley and juniors Sophie Arceneaux and Lily Gregory.

[Photo] Listen in: STL Spark sparks discussion about human trafficking

December 13, 2019
Coffee House

[Photo] Musical talent expressed at annual Coffee House

Chloe Baker
December 13, 2019
DC

[Photo] Student Publications students travel to D.C. for National Convention

Emily Budde
December 10, 2019
The king and queen share a dance at the end of the Student Council Turkey Dinner Dance.

[Photo] Turkey Dinner dance brings students, senior citizens together

Colin Swan
December 2, 2019
After being named king of the Turkey Dinner Dance, Bruce Hegger places his crown on his head. Hegger attended the event with his friend Vivian Powers, who was named queen.

STUCO hosts annual Turkey Dinner Dance

Jack Weaver
November 19, 2019
Following the footwork of her dance partner, junior Katie Bollinger is taught a series of dance moves.

Joining hands with guests, sophomore Grace Rigabar follows along to a dance.

After being asked to dance, Student Council president Derek Schreiner joins a guest in a dance.

Following along to a line dance, juniors Anna Savacool and Brynn Roach dance with a guest.

Freshman Jordyn Lochmann hands a slice of pie to a guest. Leftover, uncut pies were given to guests as they left.

Approximately 150 guests RSVP'd to attend Student Council's Turkey Dinner Dance.

A group of guests poses for a timer camera picture taken on an iPhone propped up using a cup.

Serving food, junior Kate Barnard hands a plate to a guest. Plates were made up of turkey, green beans, cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy and a roll.

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Student Council sponsor David Choate gives instructions to volunteers on how to properly serve food and drinks to guests.

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