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Makayla Archambeault

Makayla Archambeault, Editor-in-Chief

Makayla is a senior and this is her fourth year on the news production staff. When she's not writing, Archambeault can usually be found playing lacrosse, performing with Lafayette's improv comedy team, Undefined, reading or watching movies. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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Freshman Annie Jones smiles with her father, Tim Jones, and her brother, Matthew Jones, on a beach in Florida on a family vacation. November is National Adoption Month, which was established to raise awareness for children in the foster system looking to be adopted.

Bound by love

November 18, 2021
Oreos, Doritos, Sprite and Coke are all examples of junk food in America. Though junk food is not always bad, overconsumption of these products could lead to many health issues.

[Photo] Be hungry for nutrition, not junk

November 23, 2021
The logo of Meta has already started to appear on the start-up pages of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, all owned by Meta. Meta was founded in 2004 by the current CEO of the company, Mark Zuckerberg.

[Photo] Facebook’s name change: just another mistake

November 16, 2021
Multiple first responders stand at attention during a ceremony at Lafayette. Veterans Day will also be marked with multiple ceremonies, including a parade at Pond Elementary.

[Photo] Lafayette community recognizes celebration, sacrifice on Veterans Day

November 11, 2021
Author Mindy McGinnis signs a copy of her book for a student during the last author visit at Lafayette on Sept. 28 during 5th Hour. The next author visit will take place on Nov. 9 during 2nd Hour.

[Photo] Author Rosaria Munda to visit LHS on Nov. 9

November 7, 2021
During Coffee House in 2018, senior Rachel Vishion performs. This year, Vishion will be performing for the first time as a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band, which will open and close the show in addition to introducing each performance.

Tuesday Night Rock Band to host Coffee House on Nov. 4

November 3, 2021
Wadsworth, the butler, played by junior Micah Bounds, explains to the rest of the characters how he believed the evenings events resulted in mutliple murders. His first accusation was that the character Mrs. Peacock had committed the murders.

Lafayette Theatre performs Fall Play, Classic Mystery Game

October 21, 2021
As Yvette, the maid, played by Mallory Gabris, serves drinks towards the beginning of the play, Professor Plum, played by senior Peter Schaper, ponders with the rest of the characters why they were invited to the dinner party.

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October 21, 2021
As tensions rise and suspicion grows between characters, Mrs. White, played by senior Surayya Cazembe, shares a concerned look with Mrs. Peacock, played by sophomore Mera Flores.

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October 21, 2021
Cazembes character, Mrs. White questions Bounds character, Wadsworth, as he explains the basis of the play, the board game Clue. The image projected on the screen represents the rooms throughout the house.

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October 21, 2021
Sophomore Ben Dimmic, who played Colonel Mustard, and Flores character, Mrs. Peacock, face off after Mustard suggests that they split up to search the house and find the murderer.

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October 21, 2021
Junior Makenzie Elsalaymehs character, Miss Scarlett, rolls a die to determine her pair for splitting up to search the house. After not getting the rolls they desired, the characters moved the die upstage to go unseen by the audience.

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October 21, 2021
Senior Jake Bingham, who played the Hooded Figure, murders one of junior Logan Jaycoxs characters, The Motorist, with a wrench just before he can reveal one of the characters true identity. Both Bingham and Jaycox played multiple characters throughout the duration of the play, Bingham played both Mr. Boddy and The Hooded Figure, while Jaycox played the parts of The Motorist and The Cook.

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October 21, 2021
One of senior Erica Sheltons characters, the Evangelist, makes a stop to talk to the characters about her religion in the midst of multiple murders in the play. Shelton played three different characters througout the course of the play, including The Cop, The Singing Telegram Girl and the Evangelist.

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October 21, 2021
Gabris character, Yvette, brutally stabs the Cook, played by junior Logan Jaycox, while acting out the proposed method of murder, as explained by Wadsworth.

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October 21, 2021
Cazembes character, Mrs. White, reveals to the audience her guilt over the murder of her husband after being accused of being the murderer among the group.

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October 21, 2021
After revealing his identity and role in the events of the evening, Josh Lanzottis character, Mr. Green, poses as a plant, to show the other characters that he remained unsuspected all along.

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October 21, 2021
After Bounds character, Wadsworth, was killed by Lanzottis character, Mr. Green, Schapers character, Professor Plum checks to ensure his death was final.

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October 21, 2021
The cast of Classic Mystery Game takes their final bow at the conclusion of the performance.

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October 21, 2021
Language arts teacher Jenny Ingram stands in her classroom holding her Good Vibes Only sign. In June 2021 Ingram learned that her Breast Cancer resurfaced as Stage Four. She has since made an effort to maintain a positive perspective.

More than a diagnosis

October 14, 2021
A poster promoting the t-shirt sales for Ingram hangs in a display case outside Asst. Principal Tim Jones office.

[Photo] AMPED class raises money selling Breast Cancer shirts

October 14, 2021
On the Sept. 24 senior night football game against Hazelwood West, students cheer in Lafayettes student section. The theme for the game was green-out in support of mental health awareness. Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day.

Illinois passes bill allowing students up to five excused mental health days

October 10, 2021
Language arts teacher Jenny Ingram stands in her classroom holding her Good Vibes Only sign. Ingram places emphasis on creating a positive environment in her classes. In June 2021, Ingram learned that her Breast Cancer resurfaced as Stage Four. For me, [a stage four diagnosis] is like a chronic illness, its not a death sentence. Ive read that stage four breast cancer can wax and wane. I may get to a point where theres no evidence of disease, the medication Im taking is effective and you dont see lesions in the bones or tumors, it could get to that. But youre never cured. You always have to be monitoring it, she said. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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October 10, 2021
As Ingram opens her packed lunch for school, her daily medicine case sits next to her. Every meal Ingram eats has to be logged along with the exact time she takes her medicine.

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October 10, 2021
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information on Breast Cancer and its impact, visit nationalbreastcancer.org.

[Photo] Ingram inspires friends and family throughout journey

October 14, 2021
Firefighters arrive at Lafayette High School after an alarm sounds at the school during 1st Hour on Sept. 21.

Fire alarm sounds during 1st Hour

September 21, 2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released to theaters on Sept. 3, 2021. It has since earned a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes with a 98% audience score.

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ elevates expectations for upcoming Marvel movies, executes every aspect brilliantly

September 10, 2021
After school on Sept. 1, 2021, Rockwood School District (RSD) buses wait for students to board outside of Lafayette High School. This year, RSD is facing a bus driver shortage, which has resulted in routes within safe walking distance to the school being eliminated and others being combined in addition to certain after-school activity buses not being availible.

District faces severe bus driver shortage

September 8, 2021
Junior Lily Ware signals the second out of the first inning as senior Gina Betancourt-Diaz, Carr, freshman Addison Penn and senior Kaley Adzick celebrate on the mound.

Lancer softball wins first home game of season 3-0

September 2, 2021
While warming up for the game, freshman Josephine Alspaw stretches with her team. Alspaw is one of four freshmen on varsity this year and has a .286 batting average.

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September 2, 2021
As an attempt to uplift spirits after a 10-0 loss to Francis Howell Central, the team created I can statements during practice to encourage themselves and their teammates during the game about hitting approaches. Coach Ally McReynolds-Gardner said, It was kind of a mental exercise for them to build themselves up and have confidence in the box.

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September 2, 2021
While warming up for the bottom of the first inning, freshman Abby Carr practices pitching in preparation for her no-hitter game. She said that as she finished out her game, she was thinking to just hit my spots and keep working ahead knowing that I can throw strikes and throw it past them.

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September 2, 2021
In the fourth inning of the game, with the Lancers up 2-0, coach Scott Holtmann sits in the dugout, watching the game unfold and keeping statistics. After the game that contained no team errors, he said, We got to that level, now we have to sustain. Were not gonna be able to do that every game but that is the goal every game.

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September 2, 2021
During the fourth inning of the game against Francis Howell on Sept. 1, sophomore catcher Lilian Ware grabs a pitch behind the plate. The Lancers won, 3-0 bringing their season record to 3-4.

[Photo] Weekly Sports Update: Aug. 27-Sept. 3

September 7, 2021
After pulling a win for the teams first home game, senior Paige Halter sits in the team huddle, celebrating their win. After each game, the team has a tradition where the player that previously earned the wheel passes it off to a player that they believed steered the ship during that game. On Sept. 9, the wheel was handed off by Betancourt-Diaz to Carr and Adzick.

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September 7, 2021
Betancourt-Diaz makes it to first base in the fifth inning. Later in the inning, Betancourt-Diaz scored Lafayettes third and final run of the game. She is currently tied with Ware for the highest number of hits with six.

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September 7, 2021
Carr poses as Holtmann takes a photo to post on Twitter to celebrate her game. Carr pitched for the Lancers in their first home game of the season and she achieved a no-hitter game. A no-hitter game is when a pitcher doesnt allow the opposing team to run any bases on a hit, limiting them to walks.

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September 7, 2021
In the fourth inning, Adzick makes a run for home base to score the Lancers second run of the game. Adzicks slugging percentage is .350.

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September 7, 2021
Sophomore Addyson Jones slides to home plate after a hit by junior Emma Durfee. After the slide, Jones was called out by the umpire. She holds the fourth-highest amount of plate appearances on her team with 17.

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September 7, 2021
The Rockwood School District currently has a mask mandate in place for the 2021-2022 school year. In 2020, mask mandates were issued by St. Louis County and the Rockwood School District in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

[Photo] Opinion: Wearing masks is the right decision

September 1, 2021
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 Kais 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 Sparks 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 Wrestlings 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
Clouds was released on Disney+ on Oct. 16, 2020. The movie followed the true story of Zach Sobiechs life as a cancer patient with a passion for music. The director, Justin Baldoni, made the movie in memory of Sobiech, who he was close friends with.

[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 students 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 Districts 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
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