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Juli Mejia, Asst. Editor

Juli Mejia is a sophomore, and this is her second year on the news production staff. Meija loves to write in her free time, but can also be found with her family, going on a bike ride or surfing YouTube. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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Books from the Library including: The Vintage Book of Contemporary World Poetry edited by J.D. McClatchy, Write Your Own Poetry by Laura Purdie Salas and The Great Modern Poets edited by Michael Schmidt.

Opinion: Poetry is not a thing of the past

14 hours ago
Kelsey Clayman, Class of 2012, speaks during a Women in STEM meeting. Clayman attended Harvard University in Boston, where she also played soccer. She now attends Columbia medical school in New York City and will graduate in May of 2022. Her mother, Lafayette teacher Kathy Clayman, said,

Women in Lancer community share their stories about pathways to success

March 17, 2021
One of Podgornik's pieces of paper artwork

Eye on Art: Andi Podgornik shares his love for drawing

February 27, 2021
Senior Josh Moellenhoff waits to get signed in so he can donate at the Student Council Blood Drive on Feb. 12. He was one of 40 first-time donors who participated.

Blood Drive participants, organizers reflect on event’s success

February 22, 2021
A student prepares for an upcoming ACT despite many colleges going test-optional on their admissions requirements for next year. However, strong test scores can still help students improve their chances of acceptance to some schools and also help in earning valuable scholarship money.

[Photo] As Seen In The Image: Testing Out

February 22, 2021
LHS community shares thoughts on social injustice, efforts to make changes in attitudes

LHS community shares thoughts on social injustice, efforts to make changes in attitudes

February 1, 2021
When second semester begins on Jan. 19, 1,099 students are expected to enter the Lafayette halls for in-person school.

Lancers begin second semester with another new schedule, larger in-person numbers

January 17, 2021
Material Distribution Day occured for second quarter on Oct. 24. Students filled out a COVID-19 symptom form before entering the building and stood in lines six feet apart to pick up and drop off their materials. The Material Distribution Day for online students on Jan. 15 will be held in the lower Commons.

Material return, distribution day set for virtual students

January 13, 2021
Sophomore Jeremy Lewis enters the school for the first day of return to in-person learning on Nov. 12. Lewis is a member of the VICC program and every school day makes the journey from St. Louis City to attend Lafayette High School.

VICC program agreement between St. Louis City, County runs out of extensions, will being phase out process

January 12, 2021
Junior helps organize local blood drive

Junior helps organize local blood drive

December 3, 2020
rick Astley posing beautifully in his hit song

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December 3, 2020
Before earning degrees at the University of North Carolina and Washington University, Democratic candidate for Missouri Attorney General, Rich Finneran could be found in classrooms at Lafayette. He was heavily involved in Mock Trial, Theater, Speech and Debate among other things. He said he became interested in public service and the law early in life. He still has strong connections to LHS, serving on the board of the Class of 2002's Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Class of 2002 grad on Missouri’s Nov. 3 ballot for Attorney General

October 15, 2020
As fall rolls around, so do the local fall activities. Grab your pumpkin spice latte, cozy sweater and a mask to travel to these fun local areas, from haunted houses to petting zoos.

Out and About: 10 places to visit this October to enjoy some traditional fall festivities

October 5, 2020
In November 2019, Lancers Helping Lancers organized and executed a mental health week. Seniors Sydney Stinnett and Taylor Wulf help to make clothespins to clip on to unsuspecting student's clothes and backpacks with uplifting messages written on them.

COVID-19 affects mental health of students in differing ways

September 30, 2020
During her 1st Hour AP Environmental Science class, Gretchen Whelan begins her Zoom session. Teachers have been working from the building unless they were given permission to work from home due to a special circumstance like a health condition.

Elementary returns to in-person learning; RSD exploring ways to bring secondary students back safely

September 28, 2020
District, Lafayette respond to FAQs about upcoming school year

District, Lafayette respond to FAQs about upcoming school year

July 28, 2020
Retiree Paul Krull. math teacher, congratulates the Class of 2020 at their Farewell Parade on May 21. He displayed his infamous

Krull, Meyer face next chapter as they head out with the Class of 2020

June 9, 2020
With the switch to online courses and Rockwood's announcement of the 2020-2021 school year to begin virtually, many teachers rely on Zoom to keep in contact with their students and teach live lectures. In addition to this, all classwork is done online.

Rockwood continues with original ALP format

April 28, 2020
German exchange student Marlene Loebel smiles with her host brother, Isaac.

Lafayette exchange students sent home early due to COVID-19

April 24, 2020
On February 22, Nick Hess had his last game of the season at the Affton Ice Rink, facing the Meramec Sharks.

Five Questions with Nick Hess

April 20, 2020
Hendricks BBQ is located in St. Charles, MO and has been providing customers with St. Louis style ribs and comfort grub since its opening in 2012.

Out and About: Hendricks BBQ

April 15, 2020
In the hospital, Danna Stone holds a bottle of contrast she has to drink before getting scanned for cancer. Stone has been cancer-free since 2017.

High-risk students, families take precautions against COVID-19

April 14, 2020
Both freshman Yasmin Hassan and sophomore Pooja Reddy are first generation Americans, both of their parents came to the Unites States in hopes of pursuing a better life for their children.

Listen in: Lancers gain insight from life as first generation Americans

April 3, 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.

ROTC program faces potential loss of funding due to low enrollment

February 3, 2020
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