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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
This May, student's exams will shift away from the paper and focus on the computer. "Environmentally, the resources to create and ship paper exams is a lot, [and] that will now be eliminated," Test coordinator Jessica Brawner said.
Concerns of mass cheating expedite AP exam digital transition
Science teacher Lori Dziewa explains a lab procedure for her 6th Hour biology class.
ACT science portion to become optional starting spring 2025
In the renovated school store, junior Mahanth Samala purchases a protein shake from a parent volunteer. WiFi problems prevented card transactions from working, but LPO hopes they will be up and running soon.
Lancers Landing remodel brings new look, changes to operation
Currently serving as the Dean of Mathematics and Sciences at St. Charles Community College, Mara Vorachek-Warren was appointed to fill the position of Director for the Rockwood BOE May 30. She will be sworn into the position June 6.
New Board Director appointed, to be sworn in at June 6 meeting
Sophomore batter Sidney Vogt attempts to bunt. This game was against Parkway West, Sept 10, 2024.
Softball prevails in close fight with Jackson 9-8
After catching a pass, senior Robby Preckel rushes down the field, before he is tackled by a Wildcats defender. Lafayette lost the Battle of 109 Oct.11, 30-15.
Wildcats end Lancer’s perfect season in Battle of 109
Senior setter Carly DeSarno sets the ball for senior middle blocker Kira Dufner.
Girls volleyball team falls to Parkway West on Senior Night
Rushing toward the endzone, junior Terrence Bills tries to stop a tackle. Bills finished the game with two touchdowns, as Lafayette won 55-0 against the McCluer,
Lancers win big on Homecoming against Comets
Senior center midfielder Sam Kalish passes the ball in a game against Eureka on Sept, 17, 2024.
September Male Athlete of the Month: Sam Kalish
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
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
Junior Julia Teves has been reaserching about child grooming since freshman year when she decided to present on it for her ALARP presentation. This underlying global issue inspired Teves to further her impact and led her to be a speaker at the TEDxClayton HS Youth event.
Junior’s TEDTalk advocates dangers of child grooming
Over the weekend, when she doesn't have cross country practice, sophomore Kelly Archambeault restores a vinyl fence in Sunset Hills. " It's a lot to balance," Archambeault said. "And that's another reason why we wanted to make the business. We didn't have much time in our lives and wanted to be able to make our own hours and time for work."
Getting the Job Done
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day
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
The animated version of Avatar: The Last Airbender first aired on Nickelodeon while the live action version is available for streaming on Netflix. Both series featured the same characters with similar storylines.
Netflix remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender lacks personality shown in animated version
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
Julia Woody signs along to a song played by the Ac-Lab Country Band. For the first time ever, The Lafayette Guitar Festival featured ASL interpretation by students.
Guitar Festival features student ASL interpreters
Lafayette students meet before athletes arrive in the commons to go over plans for the day. The buddy meeting was designed to help students paired with the athletes, learn about their partners.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics for student-athletes, community
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
Lancers sport their PJ's for first HoCo Spirit Day
Lancers sport their PJ’s for first HoCo Spirit Day
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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During their wet tech rehearsal, sophomore Lilly Colombo interacts with senior Blake Jaycox.

[Photo] LTC to perform twist on Harry Potter story in Fall Play, Puffs

Aidan Ring and Abby Scott
11 hours ago
Junior Mia Yin and sophomore Mary Sublette talk to each other during the State Tournament. As a double, Yin and Sublette placed 5th at State, October 21, 2023.

[Photo] With one Champion last season, girls tennis hopes to send more athletes to State

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 3, 2024
After graduating, the Class of 2023 throw their caps in the air. Last year's event occurred at Chaifetz Arena, while this year's graduation will be held at The Family Arena.

Julia Woody signs along to a song played by the Ac-Lab Country Band. For the first time ever, The Lafayette Guitar Festival featured ASL interpretation by students.

[Photo] Guitar Festival features student ASL interpreters

Vedha Inampudi and Julia Dean
May 7, 2024
At the Class of 2023's graduation, graduates toss their caps into the air. Graduation for the Class of 2024 will take place on May 11.

[Photo] Upcoming senior events mark end of year

May 1, 2024
Bringing his opponent down to the mat, senior Dylan Roth wraps his arms around a CBC wrestler during the MSHSAA District Tournament. Winning his 150th match, Roth finished 1st in Districts. Roth will be competing at State Feb. 23-24.

[Photo] Boys wrestling wins District, hockey advances to Wickenheiser Cup semifinals

Eshwar Murali and Theo Koury
February 20, 2024
During the first read through of Freaky Friday, seniors (left to right) Lizzie Rattenborg, Keira Makalintal and Chris Songco sit together and look at their scripts for the first time. "There's a lot of Lafayette talent in this production, from the cast to the crew to our directing team," Makalintal said.

[Photo] LTC to perform Freaky Friday for Spring Musical

Abby Scott, Reporter
January 24, 2024
Dressed up as a department, the Guidance and Counseling Department enjoys the music at the staff Halloween event. The department dressed up as 'Self-Care-Bears,' representing the care they have for students.

[Photo] LHS staff celebrates Halloween with annual costume contest

Neel Patil and Natalie Soest
November 3, 2023
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Dressed up as a department, the Guidance and Counseling Department enjoys the music at the staff Halloween event. The department dressed up as self-care-bears, representing the care they have for students.

Entering the competition as a FACS Department, their costumes are representative of stay-at-home moms from the 50s. They followed up their costumes with a dance performance dedicated to their theme. FACS teacher Lauren Arnet believes their theme helps go against some FACS stereotypes. "A lot of people equate FACS with old school home economics, where it’s just women who stay home with babies, cook and sew [but] it’s evolved a lot. Now we have housing and interior design and learn more about child development. Our food programs are more than just cooking at home, leading up to our culinary program, so it’s just a throwback to what some parents, grandparents or even some of our students think FACS is going to be like," Arnet said.

At the Parkway West Dale Shepard Invitational, Lancers run. Senior Jack Robeson placed 2nd while the team placed 3rd overall.

[Photo] Girls golf ends undefeated, boys swim finishes second at invitational

Eshwar Murali and Samantha Haney
October 2, 2023
The Lancers face off against Marquette's defensive line In last years season opener. The Lancers lost 21-14 to the Mustangs.

[Photo] Heat advisory changes activity schedules

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
August 23, 2023
Class of 2023 graduates throw their graduation caps into the air at the Chaifetz Arena. While graduation was held there this past year, the Class of 2024 will graduate at The Family Arena, which is four minutes closer to Lafayette.

[Photo] Board votes in favor of schedule change for Class of 2024

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager
August 3, 2023
Senior Matt Heafner goes up for a basket against Oakville at the home game on Dec. 13. Haefner scored 22 of the Lancer's 69 points in the game.

[Photo] Boys wrestling travels for KCI Stampede Tournament; boys basketball has two close games

December 19, 2022
The Fermions team participates in a STEM night outreach event at Eureka Elementary School. During the STEM night, members taught the elementary school kids how their robot works and the kids learned how to drive it.

[Photo] Robotics Club adds third team

Sonya Sud, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2022
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