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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?
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
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
Lafayette starts State competition with a dominant victory
Lancers win big over Patriots
October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber
October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber
The Lancers hoist the District Championship trophy after their win against Eureka. The Battle of 109 resulted in a Lafayette win 3-1
Lancers win Districts over rival Wildcats
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
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
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
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
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
Sophomore Luke Hinton, belongs to the member community at Wildwood Green Arts. The studio helps members try sculpting and various forms of pottery.
Pottery studio gives community opportunity to explore new techniques
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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All content by Jessie Cargill

CPR training going into effect for current seniors

Jessie Cargill, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2018
Camila Cabello receiving Radio Disney Music Award for Best Collaboration with Machine Gun Kelly on the song "Bad Things."

Camila Cabello self-titled album recalls past experiences and takes a turn on modern music

Jessie Cargill, Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2018
The Last Time I... Went to Hawaii

The Last Time I… Went to Hawaii

Jessie Cargill, Editor-In-Chief
December 5, 2017
Breaking barriers on the ice

Breaking barriers on the ice

Jessie Cargill, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2017
Last time I... celebrated a Jewish holiday

Last time I… celebrated a Jewish holiday

Jessie Cargill, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2017
Customers write notes after getting ice cream at Snow Factory in Des Peres

Out & About: Snow Factory

Jessie Cargill, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2017
Freshmen class collects books for kids in need

Freshmen class collects books for kids in need

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
April 25, 2017
Principal Shaughnessy announces raffle winners at the annual Academic Pep Assembly.

Principal Shaughnessy to retire after 13 years at LHS

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Travis Bodell, and Jessie Cargill
April 11, 2017
Parking passes to become more affordable for 2017-2018 school year

Parking passes to become more affordable for 2017-2018 school year

Jessie Cargill and Travis Bodell
April 4, 2017
ROSE Award nominees released

ROSE Award nominees released

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
February 20, 2017
Legend named Pacemaker Finalist

Legend named Pacemaker Finalist

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
February 15, 2017

Second semester drill schedule

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
January 8, 2017
Rithik Reddy, 11

Reddy aces ACT

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
December 7, 2016
Five Questions: Myiah Hall

Five Questions: Myiah Hall

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
November 28, 2016

Peter and the Starcatcher hits the stage Oct. 20-22

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
October 18, 2016
Are scantrons becoming a thing of the past?

Are scantrons becoming a thing of the past?

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
September 20, 2016
Lancers host special flag football charity game

Lancers host special flag football charity game

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
September 7, 2016
Image staff receives Pacemaker Finalist award

Image staff receives Pacemaker Finalist award

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
August 29, 2016
Science teacher, Dana Imler

New staff members join Lafayette

Jessie Cargill, Webmaster
August 23, 2016
Quiz: Which Comedian Are You?

Quiz: Which Comedian Are You?

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
April 18, 2016
Car show at Lafayette to fund Renaissance

Car show at Lafayette to fund Renaissance

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
April 12, 2016
MS: Room 128A

MS: Room 128A

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
March 10, 2016
Out and About: Ramp Riders offers skaters, bikers a place to ride

Out and About: Ramp Riders offers skaters, bikers a place to ride

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
February 18, 2016
ROSE Award nominees announced

ROSE Award nominees announced

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
February 8, 2016
Operation Bald takes place at lunch today

Operation Bald takes place at lunch today

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
February 5, 2016
Marquee struggle continues on

Marquee struggle continues on

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
February 1, 2016
The Last Time I... Played a Video Game

The Last Time I… Played a Video Game

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
January 31, 2016
A Look Back: January 2014

A Look Back: January 2014

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
January 13, 2016
Students to get active shooter training next week

Students to get active shooter training next week

Jessie Cargill, Reporter
January 8, 2016
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