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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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April 21, 2014

[Video] As Seen in the Image- Spring sports practices get underway, from “Despite winter temperatures, spring sports start out swinging”

March 13, 2014

[Video] Mr. LHS pageant to take place on Feb. 20

February 19, 2014

[Video] As Seen in the Image: Girls volleyball continues to obtain recognition for State-winning season

January 26, 2014

[Video] Varsity boys basketball practices, games affected by school cancellations

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2014

[Video] Rockwood Rocks rocks the house

December 3, 2013

[Video] Petition for the Pledge: the backstory and ongoing controversy

October 17, 2013

Take 5: Stephens prepares for lead role in fall play, Fools

September 26, 2013

[Video] TRUE Crew introduces freshmen to school and their classmates

August 12, 2013
Power outage causes a modified schedule

Power outage causes a modified schedule

Katie Blackstone, Webmaster
May 13, 2013
Teacher Appreciation Week - Students give shoutouts to their favorite teachers

[Video] Teacher Appreciation Week – Students give shoutouts to their favorite teachers

Katie Blackstone, Webmaster
May 10, 2013
Students give their opinions on the new morning after pill regulations

[Video] Students give their opinions on the new morning after pill regulations

Katie Blackstone, Webmaster
May 7, 2013

Hot Links: 5 internet music players to use other than Pandora

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
March 12, 2013

Proposal for next year’s PLC schedule may drastically change high school schedule

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
December 18, 2012

Teacher of the Year nominations available to submit until Dec. 14

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
December 11, 2012
Senior Chick Fil A lunch on the shelf to happen Dec. 4

Senior Chick Fil A lunch on the shelf to happen Dec. 4

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
November 30, 2012
Club Spotlight: Be the Change club allows students to open up and feel accepted

Club Spotlight: Be the Change club allows students to open up and feel accepted

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
November 14, 2012
Hot Links: 10 websites to help you show your Cardinals spirit

Hot Links: 10 websites to help you show your Cardinals spirit

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
October 22, 2012

Monday lunch games give students chance to win Homecoming Tickets

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
October 9, 2012
Through These Halls - Luke Bradley

Through These Halls – Luke Bradley

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
September 27, 2012
Located on Manchester Rd, Christy's promises that customers will "Leave hungry, leave full."

Out and About: Christy’s Hamburgers offers quantity and quality for a low price

Katie Blackstone, Features Editor
September 6, 2012
Colleen Fields becomes Freshmen principal this year

Fields becomes new freshman principal

Katie Blackstone
August 15, 2012
Junior Class to take ACT on April 24

Junior Class to take ACT on April 24

Katie Blackstone
April 19, 2012

Uebelein collects a variety of perfume

Katie Blackstone, Reporter
April 9, 2012
Renaissance fundraiser at St. Louis Bread Company April 3

Renaissance fundraiser at St. Louis Bread Company April 3

Katie Blackstone, Reporter
March 31, 2012
Substance Abuse PSA & Poster Contest open to all students

Substance Abuse PSA & Poster Contest open to all students

Katie Blackstone, Reporter
November 7, 2011
174 students receive 2011 AP Scholar Awards

174 students receive 2011 AP Scholar Awards

Katie Blackstone, Reporter
September 8, 2011
Fame Auditions begins Aug. 30-31

Fame Auditions begins Aug. 30-31

Katie Blackstone, Reporter
August 24, 2011
Lego collection grows up with Lawrence

Lego collection grows up with Lawrence

Katie Blackstone, Reporter
August 22, 2011
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