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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
The cheerleaders cheer on the football players during the crucial district game against the Washington Blue Jays. The night ultimately led to a win for the Lancers.
Lafayette cheer program revamps coaching staff for new season
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
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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Sophomore Sarah Dobson sings out with Vox Solus at the Academic Pep Assembly. The choir sang "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire.

Club Spotlight: Vox Solus is not your average choir

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
May 8, 2015
How to solve problems between friends

How to solve problems between friends

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
March 31, 2015
Out and About: Book Rack offers infinite number of books, paradise for readers

Out and About: Book Rack offers infinite number of books, paradise for readers

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
February 25, 2015
Bake it for 30 minutes and turn off the oven, leaving the mug in until the oven fully cools. And there is your brand new, personalized coffee mug!

DIY- Coffee Mug Designs

Jennifer Butler, Opinion Editor
February 2, 2015
You Know What: Parties should stop name calling, start working together

You Know What: Parties should stop name calling, start working together

Jennifer Butler, Opinion Editor
November 20, 2014
American Horror Story: Freak Show offers more entertaining episodes despite complex plot line

American Horror Story: Freak Show offers more entertaining episodes despite complex plot line

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
October 29, 2014
Make sure you've got a cute date to compliment your dress.

DIY: Homecoming Dress

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
October 16, 2014
Banned Books Week: The Kite Runner

Banned Books Week: The Kite Runner

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
September 24, 2014
Club Spotlight: Philosophy Club inspires and sets tone for future meetings

Club Spotlight: Philosophy Club inspires and sets tone for future meetings

Jennifer Butler, Opinion Editor
September 9, 2014
97.1 Talk Radio Spirit Challenge offers $5,000 to school with greatest school spirit

97.1 Talk Radio Spirit Challenge offers $5,000 to school with greatest school spirit

Jennifer Butler, Opinion Editor
September 5, 2014
Club Spotlight: HOSA, Future Health Professionals Association club will have first meeting Aug. 26

Club Spotlight: HOSA, Future Health Professionals Association club will have first meeting Aug. 26

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
August 19, 2014
Out and About: Kabuki Sushi offers inexpensive sushi, thai food

Out and About: Kabuki Sushi offers inexpensive sushi, thai food

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
August 18, 2014
Orientation set for Aug. 4-5

Orientation set for Aug. 4-5

Jennifer Butler, Opinions Editor
August 3, 2014

Hot Links: 5 Websites to help study for AP Exams

Jennifer Butler, Entertainment Editor
April 10, 2014
Story of the Year, the headlining band.

Story of the Year returns to their hometown for a goodbye show before breaking up

Jennifer Butler, Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2014
Schaper oversees the soundboard during a production of "Love at First Fright" at Six Flags during the annual Halloween-inspired Fright Fest.

Through These Halls: The Schaper Series- Ryan defies teenage job norms at Six Flags, prepares for college in technical theater

Jennifer Butler, Entertainment Editor
February 5, 2014
The Backstreet Boys dance like old times for the audience.

Annual Y98 Mistletoe Show makes for an intimate night with famous artists

Jennifer Butler, Reporter
December 9, 2013
The Christmas tree at Silver Dollar City

Lafayette Choirs trek to Branson for Holiday shows and performances

Jennifer Butler, Reporter
December 3, 2013
Justin Timberlake fails to disappoint, despite postponement

Justin Timberlake fails to disappoint, despite postponement

Jennifer Butler, Reporter
November 20, 2013
Campbell with a plaque she received for one of her patents

Through These Halls: Campbell finds teaching through trial and error

Jennifer Butler, Reporter
October 18, 2013
From L to R: Seniors Shayne Hayes and Bobby Boxermanof The Moment

Lafayette alum hosts local music showcase at Sky Music Lounge

Jennifer Butler, Reporter
September 11, 2013
Out and About: Sky Music Lounge provides local, cheap musical venue alternative for students

Out and About: Sky Music Lounge provides local, cheap musical venue alternative for students

Jennifer Butler, Reporter
August 29, 2013
asian pop culture poster

Club Spotlight: Asian Pop Culture group defy club, cultural norms

Jennifer Butler, Reporter
August 26, 2013
State audit enforces "new" tardy policy

State audit enforces “new” tardy policy

Jennifer Butler, Reporter
August 19, 2013
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