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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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Students, teachers honored at Board of Education Awards

Students, teachers honored at Board of Education Awards

Jessica Zadoks, Campus Editor
November 18, 2011
The DOs and DON'Ts of a St. Louis winter

The DOs and DON’Ts of a St. Louis winter

Jessica Zadoks, Campus Editor
November 18, 2011
LHS implements new assigned parking policy for students

LHS implements new assigned parking policy for students

Jessica Zadoks, Campus & Community Editor
August 7, 2011

AP Studio Art Show displays student art

Jessica Zadoks, Campus and Community Life Editor
May 16, 2011

Rightler describes life as a senior

Jessica Zadoks, Campus and Community Life Editor
May 2, 2011

Community service has students “Bankin’ for Bagels” for a cause

Jessica Zadoks, Campus Life and Community Editor
May 2, 2011

Students take a stand without speaking in Day of Silence

Jessica Zadoks, Campus and Community Editor
April 15, 2011

Alternate schedule for April 27 school day for ACT

Jessica Zadoks, Campus and Community Editor
April 14, 2011

Science Olympiad places 3rd in Regionals, advances to State

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
March 3, 2011

“Never Say Never” converts non-Beliebers

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
February 23, 2011

Here’s the lowdown: Upcoming events

Jessica Zadoks, Advertising Manager
January 25, 2011

Second-hand stores offer ways to save and earn cash

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
January 24, 2011

ROSE Award nominations taking place through Jan. 26

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
January 11, 2011

Bush uses Project 365 to create a year of memories

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
January 10, 2011

Wade uses passion for ceramics to de-stress

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
December 20, 2010

New club LASA will celebrate Asian cultures

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
December 11, 2010

Education Week spotlights our staff

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
November 16, 2010

LHS celebrates National Gaming Day @ Your Library

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
November 9, 2010

Lee becomes master at solving classic Rubik’s Cube puzzle

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
November 8, 2010

Hot Links: Preparing for the Winter Season

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
October 25, 2010

STAR Drunk-u-Drama teaches vivid, valuable lesson

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
October 17, 2010

Rockwood announces 2010 National Merit Commended Scholars

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 30, 2010

LHS, MHS softball to play for a cure

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 27, 2010

Sarah’s Cake Shop offers tasty treats on the go

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 27, 2010

McAndrew brings Spanish culture home

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 13, 2010

LHS College Info Night guides students in college selection process

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
September 6, 2010

NHS officers chosen for 2010-2011

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
May 19, 2010

10 links to cure summer boredom

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
May 17, 2010

Summer homework causes vacation stress

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
May 12, 2010

Asian Center provides cultural opportunities

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
April 26, 2010

Pulp literary magazine available May 6

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
April 22, 2010

California considers legalizing marijuana

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
April 5, 2010

How does Rockwood spend its money?

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
March 14, 2010

Student Publications staffs earn top honors

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
March 14, 2010

Prop 5 seeks to improve classrooms, technology

Jessica Zadoks, Reporter
February 28, 2010
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