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Juli Mejia is a junior, and this is her third year on the news production staff. When Mejia is not writing stories, she is instead writing poems, riding her bike, swimming, spending time with her family and playing games. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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SpongeBob The Musicals Stage Manager sophomore Sam Haney reads the lines of cast members who were absent at a recent after school practice. The musical was planned for the week of Feb. 12, but is now taking place Feb. 24-26 due to numerous cast and crew members being out sick.

Winter Dance date moved again, several annual fundraisers canceled

January 19, 2022
At the Freshman Orientation on Aug. 19, 2021, Class of of 2025 members were required to wear masks as they learned about the school. The mask mandate has been in place for a year since the return to school on Nov. 12, 2020, following the COVID-19 outbreak. There was a short break from the mandate in the summer of 2021 when infection numbers in the area dropped significantly.

Rockwood will extend mask mandate through Feb. 3 to address rising COVID numbers

January 13, 2022
In December of 2021, junior Ella Stone decorates her cupcakes for a project in Culinary Arts 1. Hands-on classes similar to Baking and Pastry will do final assessments in the form of projects and assignments and vary from class to class.

Courses may opt for alternate forms of assessment rather than traditional final exam

January 11, 2022
All Boys Arent Blue, Crank, Gender Queer, Looking for Alaska, The Haters and Where I End And You Begin are books that were recently challenged in the Rockwood School District, with all six books decided to be retained without restriction. Objections to most of the books centered around language and content that critics considered inappropriate. Multiple parents spoke out against these books during recent Board of Education (BOE) meetings on Oct. 21 and Nov. 18 at Crestview Middle School and Eureka High School.

Controversial books remain in Rockwood libraries despite challenges

January 4, 2022
Class of 2007 alumni Lauren Weibert wins first place for Slopestyle at the 2019 Deaflympics in Italy. Weibert has held her title since 2015, having won gold in Slopestyle at her first Deaflympics in Russia as well.

Take it From Me: Lauren Weibert

December 20, 2021
The mask mandate was lifted in St. Louis County following a letter from the Acting Health Department leader Dr. Faisal Khan. Khan still recommends that everyone continue to wear masks in indoor places. Currently, the Rockwood School District has not made a move to remove its own mask mandate in schools.

Students, staff weigh in on St. Louis County mask mandate removal

December 10, 2021
Encanto, released by Walt Disney Animation Studios, is showing in local theaters like Marcus Chesterfield Cinema and B&B Theaters. The movie will also be on Disney Plus on Dec. 24.

Encanto has helped fix Colombia’s reputation

December 7, 2021
During his 6th Hour AP Literature and Compostion class on Dec. 2, language arts teacher David Choate works with the class to answer questions by annotating a passage from Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice.

[Photo] If it weren't for poetry

December 6, 2021
Oreos, Doritos, Sprite and Coke are all examples of junk food in America. Though junk food is not always bad, overconsumption of these products could lead to many health issues.

Be hungry for nutrition, not junk

November 23, 2021
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Search for new superintendent continues as consultant shares updates at Nov. 18 Board meeting

November 19, 2021
With the worker shortage in the Cafeteria, Lafayettes child nutritionists struggle to make over 1100 lunches a day. Volunteers, student workers and culinary classes have helped workers feel less rushed to get meals done in time.

Cafeteria workers struggle with district-wide staff shortage

November 3, 2021
drama teacher Natasha Fischer visited her relatives in Puerto Rico in May of 2021. Fischer has three children and takes them to Puerto Rico as often as she can to embrace them in the culture. “They actually play a game in my house called going to Puerto Rico where they pack a bag and get on an airplane and go and eat rice and beans,” Fischer said

Students, staff share their stories for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 1, 2021
Similar to the 2020-2021 school year, students and staff will still be required to wear masks following Interim Superintendent Tim Rickers mask mandate announcement on Aug. 4.

Rockwood initiates face mask mandate as COVID delta variant surges in Missouri

August 21, 2021
The Rockwood School District (RSD) created a temporary website for the community to use in response to the malware attack. RSD will be gradually adding information to the website until the original website can be restored.

Malware attack on district affects community, students

July 1, 2021
Patients who contracted the coronavirus lie in beds while connected to oxygen supplies inside the emergency ward of a Covid-19 hospital on May 03, 2021, in New Delhi, India. India recorded more than 360,000 coronavirus cases in one day for the 12th day in a row as the total number of those infected according to Health Ministry data neared 20 million.

Indian-Americans reflect on COVID-19 crisis in India

May 18, 2021
Peaceful protests that took place in one of Colombias biggest cities, Cali. Cali has been the city with the most protests so far, along with other big cities like Bogota and Medellin.

Opinion: The Colombian protests should be acknowledged

May 14, 2021
Lafayette school nurse Kristen Emms checks Infinite Campus in her office during 4th Hour on May 4. Emms has been one of Lafayettes nurses for two years.

[Photo] Nurses provide medical, mental resources for students during school day

May 4, 2021
Principal Karen Calcaterra along with SASSP board member Gary Jansen after being surprised with the 2020-2021 Principal of the Year award.

Calcaterra earns recognition as 2020-2021 St. Louis Principal of the Year

April 16, 2021
Freshman Ian Branson sits at a table during his lunch period. After returning to in-person school, Branson had to adjust to a new kind of lunch with limited seating.

[Photo] Freshman Ian Branson returns to in-person school after year of learning virtually

April 17, 2021
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

April 13, 2021
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, Shes never done anything because she thought it would further her. Shes done everything out of passion. She will never say I cant do it, she will continue working at it until she can do it. Shes a really great advocate for womens rights and really the rights of everyone.

Women in Lancer community share their stories about pathways to success

March 17, 2021
One of Podgorniks 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 begin phase out process

January 12, 2021
Junior helps organize local blood drive

Junior helps organize local blood drive

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 2002s 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 students 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 The World Stops for a Senior sign.

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

June 9, 2020
With the switch to online courses and Rockwoods 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. Her connection with Isaac is an incredible bond and will last a lifetime, Gutowski, Marlenes host family, said.

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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