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Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.
Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation
Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
Lancer Regiment members Avery Holder (left), Meghan McKee (center) and Sarah Morrison (right) model new marching band uniforms. The new uniforms were revealed on March 13, 2024 in the Theater.
Marching into the future
Jogging on the field, senior Robby Preckel lines up before a play. Preckel played in the State semifinal game against Helias Catholic that ended in a 14-13 loss, Nov. 29.
2025 Male Athlete of the Month: Robby Preckel
In the Battle of 109, Carr went 2 for 4, scoring one run, as the Lancers beat the Wildcats 11-5. As a captain, Carr led Lafayette to their ninth State championship.
2025 Female Athlete of the Year: Abby Carr
During warmups, running back Jacob Saylors reaches his arms out to catch the ball at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday, May 17. The Battlehawks pulled out a 29-28 win over the Stallions on Saturday.
Inside the Dome
Looking up, coach Boyd Manne talks to the football team during Lafayette's State quarterfinal win over Cardinal Ritter, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Lancers dethroned the defending State champions 30-18.
Leaving a Lancer legacy
Walking across the net, senior Charlie Caby and the boys volleyball teamshake hands with the Parkway South team. The Lancers bested the Patriots 4-1 at Lafayette, Thursday, May 1.
Boys volleyball recognizes nine seniors, defeats Parkway South
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Kirtley sisters wear dresses in support of STL Spark and Dressember in order to raise awareness about human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Kirtley family
STL Spark group stems from family connection
Looking up, coach Boyd Manne talks to the football team during Lafayette's State quarterfinal win over Cardinal Ritter, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Lancers dethroned the defending State champions 30-18.
Leaving a Lancer legacy
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
During warmups, running back Jacob Saylors reaches his arms out to catch the ball at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday, May 17. The Battlehawks pulled out a 29-28 win over the Stallions on Saturday.
Inside the Dome
All Varsity members, as well as the three JV members who came to support, pose in front of the Winter Guard International sign. Photo Contributed by Dawn Hagen.
The Final Catch
People have mixed reactions on a Facebook reel by Fox2Now in response to the demonstration of the neo-Nazis, Oct. 5.
With national issues turning local, advocating for change is imperative
After picking up all the tennis balls on court, I decided to take pictures with the kids and their buddy.
Serving Smiles
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
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Kirtley sisters wear dresses in support of STL Spark and Dressember in order to raise awareness about human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Kirtley family
STL Spark group stems from family connection
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.
Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation
Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
From left: Allison Mcwatters, Giorgia Giovannini, Lillian Glandt, Amelia Gauna, Emma Hagen. Front row: Amanda Qualley, Bethany Messenger.
Prom held at Ritz-Carlton for third consecutive year
At the basketball station, an athlete winds-up to dunk on the hoop. Athletes who made the basketball in the hoop were awarded candy.
Lancers participate in activities with their athletes for the annual Special Olympics
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
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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