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In November, 2022, freshman Akiko Field presents her poster on Japan for AP Human Geography’s project called the Cultural Cookbook. AP Human Geography is one of the classes that will be cut for the 2023-2024 school year.
Nine classes to be cut for the 2023-2024 school year, two added
The Manternach family spends a day at Gulf Shores, Alabama in 2009. Since Dana’s melanoma diagnosis in 2008, her family has paid more attention to sun care, especially during trips to the beach. “We take constant breaks. We try to reapply [sunscreen] every hour and a half to two hours,” Dana said.
The dangers of UV
The Class of 2023 had their graduation practice in the Back Gym on May 26. Their actual graduation will occur June 3 at Chaifetz Arena and seniors Rockwood Google accounts will close June 30.
Senior accounts to close June 30
Gifted education teacher Paige Hartley, Assistant Principal Dr. Kirti Mehrotra, special education teacher Sharon Luedloff and physical education teacher David Witter are leaving after the 2022-23 school year. They have been making plans for after retirement that include time with family, volunteering and traveling.
Retiring staff members reflect on time at Lafayette, share plans for future
After winning a trip to Florida, senior Josiah Hickman sits in a Blue Origin crew capsule. Hickman won his trip to Florida and Blue Origin by being named a finalist in Space for the Benefit of Earth Challenge.
Shooting for the stars
In a game against Lindbergh April 18, senior PJ Rogan was on the bump for the Lancers for four innings. While the Lancers lost this game, when they faced Lindbergh the next day, they won 17-3. Going into the May 27 State Quarterfinal game, they are 20-12-1 overall.
People of Lafayette: ambidextrous pitcher reaches State Quarterfinal
While wearing a cap and gown, senior Josh Dennis and Babler Elementary 5th Grader Malcolm Haney look off at Lafayette. As also featured on the cover photo of the senior magazine, the two are preparing to graduate from their respective schools.
Seniors offer advice to incoming freshmen
The people on senior Riley Powells team pose with their national awards in July of 2022. Top five win a medal or trophy at nationals, Powell said.
People of Lafayette: senior takes part in unique sport
During their 2019 trip to Arizona, the Roy twins visited a chasm in Antelope Canyon. Their trip to Arizona was a part of a larger mission to visit all 50 states.
Best State I Ever Visited: Roy twins travel across all 50 states
Leaping from the ground, junior Hadley Hendrickson rises for a header. Hendrickson scored the winning goal against Liberty with a rising header from a corner kick.
Girls track place third in State, volleyball falls short in State
In a game against Lindbergh April 18, senior PJ Rogan was on the bump for the Lancers for four innings. While the Lancers lost this game, when they faced Lindbergh the next day, they won 17-3. Going into the May 27 State Quarterfinal game, they are 20-12-1 overall.
People of Lafayette: ambidextrous pitcher reaches State Quarterfinal
Swinging his bat to the ball, junior Paul Pratte hits the ball. In their 3-1 win over Marquette, Pratte has had 15 runs batted in this season.
Baseball, girls soccer win Districts; girls track wins Sectionals
Neck and neck with each other, juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson race in the 3200-meter. Robeson placed 1st and Cronin placed 2nd in their district meet.
Girls track and fields wins districts, sophomore breaks school record again
Preparing to start his leg, freshman Kai Han receives the baton from senior Marshall Ems in the 4x400-meter race. Juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson, along with Ems and Han, won the 4x400-meter relay at the Suburban Conference Meet.
Girls soccer wins both games after regulation, boys golf wins conference title
The legislation being introduced in Missouri and throughout the US demonizes the LGBTQ+ community. By attending drag shows and other events hosted by members of the LGBTQ+ community, it shows support and validates their experiences.
Restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights ostracize queer teens
Several students have started taking an alternative route, Eatherton Road, on their way to school each morning. Based on an experiment, Eatherton turned out to be the more successful route.
What road is faster: Old Eatherton Road or 109?
While Missouris government aims to allow citizens to carry firearms, the federal court requires states to have proper gun regulation because of the violence caused by them. The current laws that are in place are not enough.
Legislative gun protection puts lives in danger
StuPub reporter Zosia Paciorek stands by the Stifel Theatre on Feb 18, 2022 after watching the incredible Shen Yun performance
Entering the realm of Shen Yun is a delightful experience
When dyeing hair at home, its important to follow instructions. In a salon, it can be easier since theres less steps to follow on your own.
Dyeing to be different
The College and Counseling room at Lafayette keeps a bulletin board full of job flyers for students to be exposed to summer opportunities.
Business teacher, counselor discuss importance of summer jobs for teenagers
Brothers Paul and Jack Tobin went to the special Olympics as buddies to help their younger brother John Henry compete.
2023 Special Olympics builds connection with athletes, community
Juniors Sebastien Gardet and Isaac Jovcevski line up to serve. Pickleball Club started at beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
New Pickleball Club invites students to bond through competition
Members of Mic Drop, practice for their April 27 performance during AcLab. The group was formed last spring and worked all year to learn the music and choreography for the seven-song show.
New show choir takes stage for first performance
At the Fine Arts Festival, young artists had the chance to create some of their own artwork. The event took place April 22.
Lafayette Fine Arts Festival highlights the work of Rockwood Artists
Freshman Emi Limon competes in the 2022 World Kickboxing and Karate Union Championship in Wales. Even though Limon has only been doing karate for three years, he won four medals at the October competition— a gold medals in Weapons with Music and Korean Forms, a silver medal in Hardstyle Forms and a bronze medal in Weapons with no Music.
Kicking the competition
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.
What’s In a Name?
Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.
Sophomore begins journey into future rap career
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Freshman Akiko Field poses for a picture with her cousins in front of a restaurant in Japan.
Listen In: Student experienced cultural shifts with Japanese-American family, move to America
At Magnolia Flavor House, a Filipino ice cream shop, sophomore Chris Songco eats ice cream. Although his family hasn’t been able to go recently, Songco has been to the Philippines multiple times to visit family, including when he was seven.
Listen In: Asian American, Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture
As part of the curriculum for several language arts classes, students are checked out a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Since the author wrote the main character in the book to be autistic, reading it can be a way to understand what having autism is like.
Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance
To recognize Black History Month, the library created a display of diverse books. Reading books with diverse characters can be a way to widen perspectives.
Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month
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[Photo] COVID-19 cases see slight increase in Rockwood, St. Louis County

May 26, 2022
Basketball, Escadrille, softball welcome new leaders for upcoming season

Basketball, Escadrille, softball welcome new leaders for upcoming season

Caroline Black and Kevin Vera
May 27, 2021
Swinging around the left side, senior Mia Simpson creates an opening trying to get a shot off. On May 22 the Lady Lancers beat Eureka 7-6.

Spring sports head into final weeks with five teams still in the hunt for State titles

Kevin Vera
May 24, 2021
Moments before a draw, junior Ansley Hails sets off against the Laude Rams. The Lady Lancers played the Rams on May 11. Hails scored three goals in the contest.

Track and field teams place in top five; several spring sports start playoffs

Kevin Vera
May 19, 2021

As Seen in the Image: My GIC Experience

Cece Beckmann and Kevin Vera
May 18, 2021
Lining up his shot, junior Kyle Rinkenberger takes a few moments as he gets ready for his swing. The golf team placed second in the Yellow Pool Suburban Conference Tournament on May 5.

Baseball wins its Conference as boys golf, track places second and girls track takes third

Kevin Vera
May 11, 2021
On a rainy morning at the Lafayette Track and Field Invitational, junior Bross Miller passes the baton to senior Noah Kronauge in the 4x800 relay.

Lafayette track host Invitational; boys volleyball continues to improve record

Kevin Vera
April 27, 2021
Senior Mia Simpson swings down the right side looking for an open teammate. Simpson scored two goals in the 13-9 victory over Cor Jesu on April 12.

Boys track and field place first in Invitational; Lacrosse earns first win of season on Senior Night

Kevin Vera
April 20, 2021
Superintendent Mark Miles speaks at the Oct. 3 Board of Education meeting.

Breaking News: Superintendent Mark Miles announces plan for retirement at end of school year

Makayla Archambeault, Morgan Vehige, Kevin Vera, and Caroline Black
April 9, 2021
Girls racquetball celebrates first State title

Girls racquetball celebrates first State title

Kevin Vera
March 8, 2021
Senior Sam Murray drives to the hoop against Parkway South on Feb.27. Murray finished with 10 points on the night

Lafayette basketball gain their first win in District tournaments; Boys wrestling advances to State

Kevin Vera
March 1, 2021
Super Bowl 55 will be played Sunday February 7. Kick off is set for 6:30 EST on CBS. Game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay Florida. This marks the first time in which a team will play in the Super Bowl at their home stadium.

Super Bowl 55 awaits the seasons best

Kevin Vera
February 4, 2021
LHS, NAMI team up to help students recognize early warning signs of mental illness

LHS, NAMI team up to help students recognize early warning signs of mental illness

Kevin Vera
January 27, 2021
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field following the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field on Jan. 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18.

Heading into championship weekend, teams look to punch their tickets to Super Bowl 55

Kevin Vera
January 22, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field alongside head coach Bruce Arians after a 31-23 victory against the Washington Football Team in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

Divisional round of NFL playoffs calls for expertise, ambition

Kevin Vera
January 14, 2021
That Was My Jam: Matt Steffens

That Was My Jam: Matt Steffens

Kevin Vera
January 9, 2021
Quarterback Drew Brees (9) of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)

Wildcard weekend begins playoff season for NFL

Kevin Vera
January 8, 2021
In addition to their own projects, members in both Key Club and National Honor Society were able to earn service points by donating to the Class of 2022s Toy Drive for Cardinal Glennon Hospital.

[Photo] NHS, Key Club look for new community service opportunities amid COVID-19 restrictions

January 4, 2021
The holiday season is the best time to curl up on the couch with a mug of hot cocoa and a fuzzy blanket and put on your favorite Christmas movie. However, sometimes it can be hard to choose which one, so we made a list of the top five Christmas movies to check off your list for the season.

Opinion: Top five Christmas movies to watch this season

Kevin Vera
December 21, 2020
Junior Rachel Vishion performs on Dec. 15 during the filming of a music video produced by Tuesday Night Rock Band. Due to the restrictions put in place, the band has been forced to find new ways of sharing their music.

Tuesday Night Rock Band finds alternative ways to perform

Kevin Vera
December 16, 2020
That Was My Jam: Dawn Indelicato-Faw

That Was My Jam: Dawn Indelicato-Faw

Kevin Vera
December 11, 2020
That Was My Jam: Brian Fish

That Was My Jam: Brian Fish

Kevin Vera
December 4, 2020
During a boys basketball practice, the team watches film in the Main Gym. All winter teams are required to wear masks while practicing and playing due to new St. Louis County regulations for youth sports.

Six winter sports begin season competitions with virus precautions in place

Sophia Scheller, Sophia Wasson, and Kevin Vera
December 2, 2020
That Was My Jam: Stephanie Mullins

That Was My Jam: Stephanie Mullins

Kevin Vera
November 20, 2020
Lafayette has gained its first ever esports team. Consisting of six players and a coach, they play against schools across the country in the car soccer game, Rocket League. However, they look forward to playing different teams and adding new recruits to their own.

Lancer esports team makes its season debut

Morgan Vehige and Kevin Vera
November 17, 2020

Donut Palace reflects on COVID-19’s affect on business, continues to operate with restrictions in place

Joey Weaver and Kevin Vera
November 15, 2020
Sophomore Elissa Barnard runs alongside her Parkway West competitor in the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Cross Country Competition. Barnard placed ninth in the competition, running the event with a time of 18:43.60. That time helped the Lady Lancers become State Champs for the third time in their history.

Girls cross country wins its third State title with four individuals earning All-State honors

Morgan Vehige and Kevin Vera
November 14, 2020
Joe Wier, Class of 1991

That Was My Jam: Joe Wier

Kevin Vera
November 13, 2020
In wake of the Astros cheating scandal, the MLB needs to create harsher punishments for teams in order to deter them from cheating.

Opinion: Even with a positive case in the World Series, Turner, Dodgers cannot be blamed for celebrating

Kevin Vera
November 11, 2020
Nicole Hauser, Class of 1988

That Was My Jam: Nicole Hauser

Kevin Vera
November 6, 2020
That Was My Jam: Nathan Willard

That Was My Jam: Nathan Willard

Kevin Vera
October 30, 2020
Melissa Schumacher, Class of 1989

That Was My Jam: Melissa Schumacher

Kevin Vera
October 23, 2020
That Was My Jam: Matt Zahradka

That Was My Jam: Matt Zahradka

Kevin Vera
October 16, 2020
Meghan ODonnell, Class of 2001

That Was My Jam: Meghan O’Donnell

Kevin Vera
October 9, 2020
Karen Barber, Class of 1983

That Was My Jam: Karen Barber

Kevin Vera
October 2, 2020
That Was My Jam: Doug Ell

That Was My Jam: Doug Ell

Kevin Vera
September 25, 2020
That Was My Jam: Scott Beaver

That Was My Jam: Scott Beaver

Kevin Vera, Digital Media Managing Editor
September 18, 2020
In a practice, boys soccer Head Coach Ryan Butchart demonstrates a play that his team needs to execute. Soccer falls in the medium sport contact, and has now moved on to more active drills and scrimmages at practice.

Weekly Lancer Sports Update: Sept. 7-11

Kevin Vera and Morgan Vehige
September 12, 2020
That Was My Jam: Emily Benner

That Was My Jam: Emily Benner

Kevin Vera
September 11, 2020
During the week of Aug. 24, most fall sports and activities returned to the fields and courts under new guidelines to begin tryouts and practices. The new guidelines have held steadfast over the next two weeks.

Weekly sports update, COVID-19 edition: Aug. 31-Sept. 4

Kevin Vera and Morgan Vehige
September 5, 2020
That Was My Jam: Scott Holtmann

That Was My Jam: Scott Holtmann

Kevin Vera
September 4, 2020

Staff, freshmen prepare for unusual start to school year

Joey Weaver and Kevin Vera
August 23, 2020

[Video] Smallcakes serving up treats for Chesterfield community

Kevin Vera and Joey Weaver
March 25, 2020
Leading the presentation, senior Isaac Dixon asks Ozzie Smith questions during the Black History Month presentation in the Theatre on Feb. 21.

[Video] Smith joins LHS for Black History Month presentation

Kevin Vera
March 1, 2020

[Video] Ladue performs National Anthem at Blues game

Kevin Vera
December 3, 2019

[Video] Big Chief celebrates 90 years in the community

Kevin Vera
September 30, 2019
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