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Makayla Archambeault, Editor-in-Chief

Makayla is a junior, and this is her third year on the news production staff. When she's not writing, Archambeault can usually be found playing lacrosse, helping with a Lafayette Theatre Company production, reading or watching movies. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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The Rockwood School District (RSD) created a temporary website for the community to use in response to the malware attack. RSD will be gradually adding information to the website until the original website can be restored.

[Photo] Malware attack on district affects community, students

July 1, 2021
Beginning on June 17, 2021, Rockwood has been experiencing technical issues across the district. On June 21, they announced the issues were the result of a malware attack that is currently under investigation.

Rockwood falls victim to malware attack

June 21, 2021
Superintendent Mark Miles addresses the board and patrons during the May 6 Board of Education meeting. At the meeting, over 30 patrons spoke their opinions about recent curriculum controversy with the meeting lasting about three hours.

[Photo] Superintendent shares his thoughts as he prepares for exit from Rockwood

May 13, 2021
On the Rockwood website, Lafayette High School how has a tab for Social & Emotional/Mental Health Resources with different links to pages with access points for hotlines, reasources and exercises to help learn more about mental health. The resources can also be ultilized in a crisis situation during any time of the day.

RSD Counseling Department hope Mental Health Resource site provides support for students

May 10, 2021
During the May 6, 2021 Rockwood Board of Education meeting, Rockwood community members gathered outside the Administrative Annex building, where the meeting was being held, to demonstrate their opinions regarding the current controversies over diverse curriculums. Over 30 patrons spoke during the meeting for three-minute slots each.

Rockwood Board of Education announces interim Superintendent, addresses curriculum controversy

May 7, 2021
On the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3, 2021, Lafayette staff arrived to find yard signs set up around the school by Lancer Parent Organization (LPO) showing appreciation for their hard work.

[Photo] Staff, students celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4, 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

After one year with no live performances, LTC bounces back with Spring Musical

April 7, 2021
Teacher of the Year Mark McAllister and his nominator, Business Department Chair Scott Beaver get their photo taken by Principal Karen Calcaterra after McAllister was surprised in the Commons with the announcement that he had been selected for the honor for the 2020-2021 school year. McAllister is the Industrial Technology Department Chair and also coaches field hockey, girls basketball and boys tennis.

[Photo] A Closer Look: 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year Mark McAllister

March 19, 2021
Senior Ben Thomas battles against his Eureka High School opponent during a meet on Jan. 6.

[Photo] Boys wrestling heads to Sectionals in hopes of earning spots in State Tournament

February 26, 2021
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February 26, 2021
Each year, Student Council (STUCO) hosts a blood drive in the back gym of Lafayette.

STUCO hosts annual Red Cross Blood Drive

February 10, 2021
The original release date for Cobra Kai's season three was set for Jan. 8, 2021 but on Dec. 24, 2020 Netflix announced the release date was to be moved up to Jan. 1, 2021. The season debuted at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and has since received an average score of 93%.

Review: ‘Cobra Kai 3’ expands ‘Karate Kid’ universe through perfectly executed plot, remarkable portrayal of character growth

January 26, 2021
A big part of STL Spark's mission is bringing awareness to the issue of human trafficking, one way they do this is through social media. Their Instagram, @stlspark, is where those who are interested can find information about upcoming events, ways to get involved and multiple ways to donate.

STL Spark enters third year of fundraising, continues drawing attention to human trafficking

January 15, 2021
Senior BLANK wrestles for control over his opponent on the Lancer Wrestling's senior night on Jan. 6. BLANK won over his opponent, helping the Lancers beat the Wildcats 52-18 and hold on to their perfect record.

[Photo] Girls swimming places first at Lafayette Quad, boys basketball continues to look for winning formula

January 11, 2021
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January 11, 2021
During the filming of the Fall Play, Best of Lafayette Theatre, director Megan Dill motions for the actors to move closer to the camera in order to be heard. The pre-recorded show was released on their YouTube channel on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.

[Photo] Fine arts programs continue to put together music, productions

December 21, 2020
On Friday, Nov. 13, “Freaky” was released into theatres. The film scored a 6.4/10 on IMDb and an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.

[Photo] Review: 'Freaky' establishes new spin on typical horror film

December 17, 2020

December 17, 2020
Since their introduction to the United States in 1847, candy canes have been used as candy and decoration, most notably between and during the holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Taste Tester: Like kids in a Candy Cane Store

December 17, 2020
The Netflix Original movie, Over the Moon, was released on Oct. 16, 2020. The movie received an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.5/10 from IMDb.

[Photo] Review: 'Over The Moon' tackles mature topics, disappoints through execution

December 16, 2020
Lancers mourn loss of senior Thomas Bedell

Lancers mourn loss of senior Thomas Bedell

December 2, 2020

[Photo] Review: 'Clouds' offers refreshing take on typical high school flick

December 2, 2020
The Canned Food Drive is an event that takes place through the month of November. Students have the opportunity to donated canned food to those in need by bringing cans into their 1st Hour classes to receive rewards if certain goals are met.

Annual canned food drive continues with new format

November 20, 2020
At a Rockwood Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Mark Miles addresses the board. At the next meeting, slated for Nov. 19, the Board will address recent state and local announcements made placing further restrictions on St. Louis County as well as new recommended quarantine guidelines issued by Governor Michael Parson.

Rockwood high schools re-open to in-person learners, St. Louis County announces tighter restrictions as COVID-19 rates climb

November 16, 2020
With the switch to online learning, the opportunity for academic dishonesty among classes has been widened. Apps such as Photomath have made using outside resources during tests and quizzes more accessible.

[Photo] Online learning brings new challenges regarding academic dishonesty

November 5, 2020
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November 5, 2020
After starting the 2020-2021 school year completely virtual, RSD announced that all schools will return to an option of in-person learning by Nov. 12.

RSD announces plans for return to in-person learning

October 25, 2020
In November 2019, Lancers Helping Lancers organized and executed a mental health week. Seniors Sydney Stinnett and Taylor Wulf help to make clothespins to clip on to unsuspecting student's clothes and backpacks with uplifting messages written on them.

COVID-19 affects mental health of students in differing ways

September 30, 2020
Special education teacher Daniel Horst addresses LTC members at a Zoom meeting that was held to answer any questions students might have about the upcoming fall production.

[Photo] LTC continues with fall production despite COVID-19 setbacks

September 17, 2020
On Aug. 26, 2020, 20th Century Fox released “The New Mutants” in theaters, the film was originally set to release on Mar. 12, but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Review: ‘The New Mutants’ release satisfies moviegoers’ longing for return to cinema

September 11, 2020
Long-term speech and theater teacher Megan Dill works in her classroom after school to prepare for a Zoom meeting. Curriculum Night this year is set to be completely virtual with teachers talking to parents and students during designated Zoom sessions.

[Photo] Counselors make changes to facilitate registration, Curriculum Night

January 22, 2021
On Senior Distribution Day, LHS staff delivered seniors supplies out to their cars and seniors were able to drop off any supplies that they still had from the past year. A similar process will take place on the Lancer Return Day on Aug. 20 and 21.

Students return materials from last year, get yearbook photos taken on Lancer Return Days this week

August 19, 2020
At a Rockwood Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Mark Miles addresses the board. At the next meeting, slated for Nov. 19, the Board will address recent state and local announcements made placing further restrictions on St. Louis County as well as new recommended quarantine guidelines issued by Governor Michael Parson.

RSD announces online schedule plans for 1st Quarter

August 14, 2020
On July 23, Rockwood families gathered outside the Rockwood Annex in Eureka, MO during the Board of Education meeting to protest the District's plan for the return to school in the fall.

District families protest against back-to-school plan

July 25, 2020
Rockwood announces plans for return to school

Rockwood announces plans for return to school

July 20, 2020
On March 18, a woman loads up her car after shopping at Walmart. As a precaution, she wore gloves and a mask in order to delay the transmission of COVID-19.

St. Louis County, City announce masks mandatory in public areas

July 3, 2020
On June 13, 2020 many members of the Lafayette community came together to participate in a peaceful protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Class of 2020 graduates Malayka Walton and Shannon Worley, who were the leaders in the planning of the event, were pleasantly surprised with the large turnout.

Lafayette community comes together for Black Lives Matter peaceful protest

June 14, 2020
Rising senior Sydney Berry and Class of 2020 graduate Malayka Walton lead the crowd of people that participated in the march along the side of Highway 109.

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June 14, 2020
Class of 2020 graduate Malayka Walton delivered a speech about what the Black Lives Matter movement meant to her as a part of one of the first black families in Westglen Farms, as rising senior Sydney Berry held the megaphone.

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June 14, 2020
Class of 2020 graduate Marsean Fisher delivered a speech, accompanied by his younger brother, as part of the opening ceremony of the event. Fisher celebrated his 18th birthday on the day of the event.

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June 14, 2020
Class of 2019 graduate Maddie Williams writes in chalk on the blacktop of the Lafayette parking lot as part of the opening ceremony activities. For this activity, participants were asked to write one thing they want to see change in America.

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June 14, 2020
Wildwood Councilman Kevin Dillard was one of four people selected to give speeches at the opening ceremony. Dillard spoke to the participants, showing his support and encouragement for the student leaders in making their voices heard, as Class of 2020 graduate Shannon Worley held the megaphone.

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June 14, 2020
Rising senior Sydney Berry listens to an opening speech during the first part of the peaceful protest.

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June 14, 2020
As a part of the opening ceremony, a Privilege Walk was organized. This activity was planned as a way for those participating to understand privilege in an engaging way.

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June 14, 2020
Class of 2019 graduate Julia Lanfersieck participates in the Privilege Walk, an activity planned for the opening ceremony of the event to help participants understand privilege.

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June 14, 2020
Along the path that was set out for the march, many locals showed their support by making signs, which they displayed while standing on the side of the path.

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June 14, 2020
At about the halfway point in the march, a station was set up with extra drinks for those participating. Additionally, the path had messages chalked out and those running the water station had signs encouraging the participants.

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June 14, 2020
Class of 2020 graduate Marsean Fisher leads the crowd in chants in support of the movement. Leaders in the march switched off turns in leading the crowd in chants.

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June 14, 2020
Many families with younger kids showed their support by stationing themselves at different points throughout the march.

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June 14, 2020
Class of 2020 graduates Cassandra Limon and Malayka Walton lead participants as City of Wildwood Police blocked off intersections on the road. The crowd marched across streets through the path that hugs Highway 109.

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June 14, 2020
Participants that were unable to walk the whole distance of the march were shuttled from Lafayette to the ending point of the march, where they showed their support with signs there.

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June 14, 2020
Several Lafayette students joined a peaceful protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in O'Fallon on Monday, June 1.

Graduates plan peaceful protest in support of Black Lives Matter movement

June 12, 2020
With the switch to online courses and Rockwood's announcement of the 2020-2021 school year to begin virtually, many teachers rely on Zoom to keep in contact with their students and teach live lectures. In addition to this, all classwork is done online.

[Photo] Rockwood continues with original ALP format

April 28, 2020
One of many free services offered online during this time is free live-streaming webcams of a variety of places. One of these webcams is a feed of Goat Milk Stuff's goat pen.

[Photo] Free online resources for when you are stuck at home

April 23, 2020
Sophomore Makayla Archambeault holds her sign up during her video submission for the Class of 2022's thank you video for front line workers.

[Photo] Class of 2022 produces video for front line workers

April 22, 2020
With Missouri’s stay-at-home order being extended to May, people may be running out of things to do in their homes, which can result in many trying out some new things during their free time.

100 things to do while you’re bored at home

April 21, 2020
Sophomore Peter Schaper and his family perform

Students find ways to stay entertained among family, friends during quarantine

April 20, 2020
Senior Jake Dederer removes his cold air intake to clean it while self-quarantined at home.

Dederers find positive family experiences amidst COVID-19 quarantine

April 6, 2020
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Five Questions with Jacob Hinton

March 28, 2020
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Review: ‘Locke and Key’ fails to unlock full potential

March 10, 2020
Sophomore Gracie Maurer, along with co-stars Surayya Cazembe, Caroline Foster and Rachel Clarke, perform the song

[Photo] Five Questions with Gracie Maurer

February 27, 2020
On Tuesday, March 16, students at Lafayette will be taking the ACT. Teachers recommend preparing both mentally and physically the days leading up to the exam.

[Photo] District-wide ACT to be taken by juniors March 16

March 8, 2021
LTC performs 'Footloose'

LTC performs ‘Footloose’

February 10, 2020
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February 10, 2020
Seniors Berry and Rachel Paese portrayed a mother and son that moved to the small town of Bomont after Ren's father's leaving.

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February 10, 2020
Seniors Doherty, George Reich, Ethan Leslie, sophomores Cazembe, Maurer and freshman Devin Greene perform

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February 10, 2020
Freshman Devin Greene portrays Chuck Cranston, Ariel's boyfriend at the beginning of the show. Greene was one of only a few freshman cast and this is his first performance with LTC.

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February 10, 2020
Clarke, Cazembe, and Maurer stand on the top deck of the two-level set that was built for the show.

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February 10, 2020
Foster, Clarke, sophomore Gracie Maurer and sophomore Surayya Cazembe's characters dream of the perfect man to come find them, just before performing

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February 10, 2020
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February 10, 2020
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February 10, 2020
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February 10, 2020
Sophomore Zakee Branch dances during the number

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February 10, 2020
Senior Ashley Skaggs portrays Vi Moore, the wife of Reverend Shaw Moore and is the constant buffer between Shaw and his daughter.

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February 10, 2020
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February 10, 2020
Berry's character, Ren McCormack, confronts Mahone's character, Reverend Shaw Moore, in an attempt to persuade him into allowing the

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February 10, 2020
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February 10, 2020
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February 10, 2020
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February 10, 2020
Berry and Foster's characters, McCormack and Ariel Moore, sit on the ledge of the orchestra pit during a scene where the two connect whilst sitting over a busy train station.

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February 10, 2020
Senior Cole Doherty, surrounded by the ensemble of his favorite song

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February 10, 2020
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