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Jack Weaver, Digital Media Editor

Jack Weaver was on the Image staff and the Digital Media staff for all four years of his time at Lafayette. During his senior year, Jack served as the Digital Media Editor and the Social Media Editor. He will attend the University of Kentucky to study Business Administration and Journalism.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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[Video] To the Class of 2020

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

May 29, 2020
After starting the 2020-2021 school year completely virtual, RSD announced that all schools will return to an option of in-person learning by Nov. 12.

[Photo] RSD announces plans for return to in-person learning

October 25, 2020

[Video] Main Street Creamery opens second location in Wildwood

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

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

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

April 9, 2020

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

April 2, 2020
Senior Jake Dederer sprays oil on his cold air intake after cleaning it to pass time while self-quarantined at home, March 27.

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

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

Nine important dates for the Class of 2020

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

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

March 18, 2020
Legend Yearbook at RCA

[Photo] RCA 2020: Legend Yearbook

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

March 14, 2020
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[Photo] RCA 2020: Escadrille

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

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

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

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

March 14, 2020
In Jan. 2020, Lafayettes 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

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.

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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

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

February 11, 2020
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[Photo] Pit orchestra collaborates with LTC to perform ‘Footloose’

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

February 14, 2020
Matt Jones, Sound Designer

Matt Jones, Sound Designer

February 5, 2020
Senior Claire VanBiljon races with the butterfly stroke against her teammates at practice.

[Photo] Athletes continue to play at Division I level

February 6, 2020
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[Photo] Nick Berry, actor

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

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
LTC will perform Footloose Feb. 6-8 at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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 Initiatives 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

January 22, 2020
Lafayettes yearbook, the Legend, is the latest inductee into the National Scholastic Press Associations (NSPA) Hall of Fame.

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

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

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

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.

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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

December 13, 2019
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[Photo] Student Publications students travel to D.C. for National Convention

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Approximately 150 guests RSVPd to attend Student Councils Turkey Dinner Dance.

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

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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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Superintendent Mark Miles speaks at the Oct. 3 Board of Education meeting.

[Photo] Breaking News: Superintendent Mark Miles announces plan for retirement at end of school year

April 9, 2021
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