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During the National High School Journalism Convention award ceremony, Lafayette student publication staffs celebrate their peers. The convention took place Nov. 10-12 in downtown St. Louis. A lot more people on my staff came to this convention because it was here, which was different than other [years], yearbook Editor-In-Chief Kaylee ODell said.
Student publication staffs win awards at fall convention
GroupMe, a communication platform, is blocked on all RSD devices and internet. Following federal regulations, the district is tightening up its access to a variety of resources that don’t fit specific approved criteria.
Technology takedown
Alumni Trina Makalintal sings for her Coffee House act in 2017. Since coffee hasnt actually been served, for the past few years, this year, show will be called the Acoustic Variety Show, which will fall on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. this year.
Coffee House transitions into Acoustic Variety Show
Senior Cece Beckmann and junior Ben Dimmic rehearse scene two of How to Ruin Your Promposal on Oct. 10. Dimmic, who plays Brayden in the show, was in the previous fall play, Classic Mystery Game.
LTC performs 21 Chump Street, How to Ruin Your Promposal for fall play
Because there were no applicants for the open study hall position, In-School Suspension teacher Dale Walker has been supervising the study hall room each day since the beginning of the year, and Student Restore Program teacher Whitney Ralph is supervising students in ISS. “It’s temporary. They’re looking for a permanent teacher to fill in, so they had me move here to have a constant person,” Walker said.
Living with less
SMSgt. Matt Zahradka experiences the beauties of the country during his deployment in Bagram, Afghanistan in 2009. The country was beautiful and its an experience that I am so glad I got a chance to do, Zahradka said.
SMSgt. Matt Zahradka reflects on time deployed overseas in Afghanistan, past Veterans Days
Wrapped in the Ukrainian flag, freshman Leeza Nozdrachova holds plants and flowers for Ivana Kupala, a Slavic holiday celebrating the summer solstice.
Trading home for safety
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.
What’s In a Name?
Senior Alison Hunt uses her skills to make balloon art like mermaids and other animals. Hunt stumbled on the opportunity to make balloon art on accident when she worked as a lifeguard.
A new twist on a teenage career
Going for the shot, junior Austin Reed plays in the AcLab Lafayette Pickleball Society club with junior Danny Salem-Pon. Reed began playing this sport before the club was founded on Oct. 5, 2022. “[We play] once every couple of weeks, we go over to the courts near my friend’s house on a good weekend when the weather is nice and we just hit around,” Reed said.
New club serves up AcLab fun
At the Forest Park Festival on Sept. 10, Lafayette varsity girls cross country gets recognized for placing second. Senior Grace Tyson placed first, junior Natalie Barnard placed fourth and senior Elissa Barnard placed eighth.
Girls cross country, volleyball earn State titles as fall season concludes
Senior Mckenna Budnick (#88) stands on the sideline and watches her team play. Budnick has been on the football team since sophomore year.
Tackling the norm
On Nov. 4, senior Simon Ruck serves a racquetball at practice. His first match will be on Nov. 22 against Parkway West.
Ready to cause a racket
Carrying the ball into the end zone, senior Baylor Adamovsky scores a touchdown against MICDS in the second round of the Class 5 District 2 tournament. Lafayette lost 60-46 to MICDS.
Lancers lose to MICDS in second round of Districts
Warner swims his fastest time during 100-yard breaststroke event at the Conference Meet Oct. 26. He set a new LHS record with a time of 57.3 seconds.
Swimmer breaks school record from 2016
A can of tomato soup was thrown at Sunflowers, one of Vincent Van Goghs paintings, in protest. While the environmental movement needs to be acknowledged now, the decision to protest by attempting to ruin a painting is ineffective.
Food is not protest
During intruder drills, the expectations are that students stop what they are doing, lock the doors and hide in a place out of view of the door.
Staff Editorial: We don’t feel safe
Taylor Swifts album Midnights was released Oct. 21 at midnight EST. The album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and other streaming services.
The clock strikes again with Swift’s Midnights release
Although he likes the older Marvel movies, senior Mateo LaMar doesnt like the newer movies with different versions of the original characters. Because of the dip in film quality, LaMar prefers rewatching older movies rather than watching the newer movies.
MCU increases in explosion, decreases in expression
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was extremely disappointing.
Review: Despite being magic-centered, ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ epically fails to capture Marvel “magic”
All Rockwood building that have School Resource Officers have signs posted somewhere on an exterior door that lets people know there is a police officer in the building. This sign is on the east entrance of the building near the pool.
Rockwood takes steps to ensure student safety in potential intruder situations
Lafayette celebrates Homecoming Week in Hollywood
Lafayette celebrates Homecoming Week in Hollywood
Superfan leaders keep Lancer student section loud and rowdy
Superfan leaders keep Lancer student section loud and rowdy
On Sept. 17, Lafayettes neighbor, Passisglias Nursery and Garden Center hosted its first-ever Fall Festival welcoming community members in for a full day of activities.
Passiglia’s hosts special Fall Festival
Tykes on Trykes organization gives area children with special needs the chance to ride
Tykes on Trykes organization gives area children with special needs the chance to ride
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
Language arts teacher book recommendations
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
College and Career counselors Alex Dusenberry and Sarah Hicks speak about what they do at their office and how they can help seniors decide which college option benefits them the most. The seniors met during AcLab on Aug. 26 to learn information about the upcoming school year.
Listen In: Traditional vs. non-traditional college options
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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

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

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

May 19, 2021

As Seen in the Image: My GIC Experience

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

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

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

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

April 9, 2021
Girls racquetball celebrates first State title

Girls racquetball celebrates first State title

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

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

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

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

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

January 14, 2021
That Was My Jam: Matt Steffens

That Was My Jam: Matt Steffens

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

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

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

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

That Was My Jam: Dawn Indelicato-Faw

December 11, 2020
That Was My Jam: Brian Fish

That Was My Jam: Brian Fish

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

December 2, 2020
That Was My Jam: Stephanie Mullins

That Was My Jam: Stephanie Mullins

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

November 17, 2020

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

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

November 14, 2020
Joe Wier, Class of 1991

That Was My Jam: Joe Wier

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

November 11, 2020
Nicole Hauser, Class of 1988

That Was My Jam: Nicole Hauser

November 6, 2020
That Was My Jam: Nathan Willard

That Was My Jam: Nathan Willard

October 30, 2020
Melissa Schumacher, Class of 1989

That Was My Jam: Melissa Schumacher

October 23, 2020
That Was My Jam: Matt Zahradka

That Was My Jam: Matt Zahradka

October 16, 2020
Meghan ODonnell, Class of 2001

That Was My Jam: Meghan O’Donnell

October 9, 2020
Karen Barber, Class of 1983

That Was My Jam: Karen Barber

October 2, 2020
That Was My Jam: Doug Ell

That Was My Jam: Doug Ell

September 25, 2020
That Was My Jam: Scott Beaver

That Was My Jam: Scott Beaver

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

September 12, 2020
That Was My Jam: Emily Benner

That Was My Jam: Emily Benner

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

September 5, 2020
That Was My Jam: Scott Holtmann

That Was My Jam: Scott Holtmann

September 4, 2020

Staff, freshmen prepare for unusual start to school year

August 23, 2020

[Video] Smallcakes serving up treats for Chesterfield community

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

March 1, 2020

[Video] Ladue performs National Anthem at Blues game

December 3, 2019

[Video] Big Chief celebrates 90 years in the community

September 30, 2019
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