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Sharing a microphone in the chorus, sophomores Hattie Kumar and Meghan McKee perform "Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers with their fellow Monday Jam Band members.
LHS students perform in annual Acoustic Variety Show
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?
Senior forward Matt Ridgeway races down the ice towards the Eureka goal. Ridgeway scored 2 goals to help the Lancers win 5-3 on Nov. 16.
Ridgeway’s brace wins Lancers Battle of 109
Senior linebacker Nathan Hutchison and senior defensive back Drew Austermann dump water on coach Boyd Manne to celebrate the win. Lafayette became District champions for the first time since 2012.
Offensive breakthrough in third quarter ends 12-year drought
At the Fall College Signing day, 13 student athletes sign letters of intent in the Theater, Nov. 13. Family, teammates and coaches attended the event to support the signees.
Lancer athletes sign college letters of intent
After a blocked punt, senior defensive back Drew Austermann runs the ball toward the Rockwood Summit endzone. The play was one of two defensive touchdowns by Lafayette
Big first half propels Lancers to District final
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
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
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
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
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
Digital Media Staff debuts new series, Digital Gone Clubbing. Sam Walowitz introduces the clubs, tune in!
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #1
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
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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At the Fall College Signing day, 13 student athletes sign letters of intent in the Theater, Nov. 13. Family, teammates and coaches attended the event to support the signees.

[Photo] Lancer athletes sign college letters of intent

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 15, 2024
Lafayette fans wave goodbye toward Rockwood Summit stands.

[Photo] Big first half propels Lancers to District final

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 11, 2024
Senior Landen Peroutka celebrates with senior James Kolb after Peroutka scored a goal. Peroutka scored two goals against Parkway South to help Lafayette win 3-0.

[Photo] Lancers win big over Patriots

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 4, 2024
Senior reciever Jack Preckel looks for a hole as he runs toward the Colts. Lafayette recievers caught 18 passes for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns, Nov 1.

[Photo] Lancers begin the post-season with a blowout win

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
November 4, 2024
Senior girls golf player Addy Surber sets up to swing at Forest Hills Golf course, Sept. 24.

[Photo] October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber

Theo Koury, Reporter
November 1, 2024
After being announced as winners of the costume contest, SSD teachers celebrate their win with an encore.

[Photo] Drop Dead Gore-geous

Maddy Cox, Lancer Feed Editor In Chief
October 31, 2024
Lancers hoist the Mayor's Bowl Trophy after their win against against the Mustangs.

[Photo] Lancers triumph in Mayor’s Bowl over Mustangs

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 28, 2024
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.

[Photo] ‘It was hard to see everybody do something I wanted to do so bad’

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 23, 2024
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.

[Photo] HoCo Under the Sea: A week of wacky outfits, gender-swapped sports and a landslide win

Julia Dean, Digital Media Asst. Editor In Chief
October 18, 2024
Sophomore batter Sidney Vogt attempts to bunt. This game was against Parkway West, Sept 10, 2024.

[Photo] Softball prevails in close fight with Jackson 9-8

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 15, 2024
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.

[Photo] Wildcats end Lancer’s perfect season in Battle of 109

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
October 14, 2024
Senior setter Carly DeSarno sets the ball for senior middle blocker Kira Dufner.

[Photo] Girls volleyball team falls to Parkway West on Senior Night

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 10, 2024
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day

Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day

Maddy Cox and Maddie Roberts
October 4, 2024
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Lancers blast to the past for Throwback Thursday HoCo Spirit Day

Lancers blast to the past for Throwback Thursday HoCo Spirit Day

Maddy Cox, Maddie Roberts, and Abby Scott
October 3, 2024
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Linebacker Alex Behl takes an interception to the house for 6 points.

Lancers clinch 23-21 win at first home football game, first Kirkwood win since 2008

Theo Koury, Darby Morel, Ammu Lanka, and Maddie Roberts
September 18, 2024
In the Battle of 109, midfielder Sam Kalish lobbed the ball forward to jump start a counterattack for the Lancer. The Lancers lost 1-0 through a late own goal Sept. 17.

[Photo] Late goal in boys soccer Battle of 109 game ends Lancers’ perfect start to season

Rishit Sohaney and Darby Morel
September 18, 2024
The infielders run to Sophomore Landon Matthews to celebrate after recording the final out of the Lancers' 4-2 Quarterfinals victory against Seckman on May 25. The team then advanced to the Final Four, their first trip since 2000.

[Photo] Baseball makes State Final for first time in 24 years, loses by one point

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
June 4, 2024
Sophomore Landon Matthews celebrates the Lancers win against Seckman. Lafayette beat Seckman 4-2 for the State Quarterfinal game May 25.

[Photo] Boys volleyball wins State Championship, boys, girls track place at State

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
May 28, 2024
Don Kreienkamp, Varsity baseball Assistant Coach, and Junior Michael Callahan walk together at the District Final game May 18. The Lancers won the game 3-1 and became District Champions.

[Photo] Lafayette to welcome two new head coaches for 2024-2025 school year

Theo Koury, Reporter
May 24, 2024
After a hit, senior Will Gebhart flips his bat in celebration. This game was against the Parkway West Longhorns, which the Lancers lost 6-5. Gebhart had 2 runs in the defeat.

[Photo] Boys track wins meet, boys water polo finishes runner up

Eshwar Murali and Rishit Sohaney
April 29, 2024
Sophomore Chase Roeder hits against Lindbergh on April 17. The Lancers won the game 2-1.

[Photo] Boys track wins meet, baseball goes undefeated this week

Theo Koury, Eshwar Murali, and Samantha Haney
April 22, 2024
Jumping off the springboard, junior Lucia Tenny performs a back dive. Tenny won the Yellow Pool Suburban Conference Meet in diving.

[Photo] Boys wrestling finishes undefeated in duals, girls swimming finish 5th in Conference

Eshwar Murali and Zosia Paciorek
February 5, 2024
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