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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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Sitting on a blanket on the field, Lafayette graduates Justus Carlile and Kyle Radecki get ready as the sun starts to fade during the 2017 eclipse. "It was cool to see it go all black. It was something I have never seen before," Radecki said.

[Photo] Math teacher to travel to Lake Perry to experience total solar eclipse with family

Maddy Cox, Lancer Feed Editor In Chief
April 2, 2024
To view the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017, classes evacuate the building using the emergency evacuation procedure. On Nov. 8, Lafayette will follow the same procedure to prepare for emergencies.

[Photo] Preparing for emergencies

Ammu Lanka, Reporter
November 7, 2023
Junior Nathaniel Mahone played Sebastian in The Lafayette Theater Company's production of The Little Mermaid his freshman year.

[Photo] Five Questions with Nathaniel Mahone

November 7, 2019
The Trump administration recently proposed a cut to funding for the Special Olympics. Lafayette's own Special Olympics program allows people with disabilities the chance to participate in fun events, such as face-painting.

[Photo] OPINION: Special Olympics deserves funding

Shelby Darnell
April 2, 2019
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[Photo] Guitar Festival

Kiley Black, Reporter
May 7, 2018
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[Photo] Special Olympics offers opportunity to area athletes

Annika Renganathan, Reporter
May 7, 2018
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[Photo] Teacher volleyball event brings community together

Clay Komor and Annika Renganathan
April 30, 2018
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[Photo] Thursday Night Live

Lucas Nickerson, Reporter
April 13, 2018
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[Photo] APA: JV Escadrille Performance

Clay Komor and Jack Weaver
March 28, 2018
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[Photo] APA: Escadrille Teacher Dance Performance

Jimmy Bowman, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] APA: Vox Solus Performance

Jonah Nickerson, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] APA: Jazz Band Performance

Lucas Nickerson, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] APA: Teacher of the Year Recognition

Jacob Ward, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] APA: Tuesday Night Rock Band Performance

Kiley Black, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] APA: Beaver & O Gorman Rap Performance

Clay Komor, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] APA: Escadrille Performance

Annika Renganathan, Reporter
March 22, 2018
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[Photo] Sakowski recognized as 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year

Annika Renganathan, Reporter
March 18, 2018
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[Photo] Winter Pep Assembly Recap

Lucas Nickerson, Reporter
February 22, 2018
Senior Lydia Harris pushes the ball up the court in a game against Parkway South. The Lady Lancers defeated the Patriots 39-34.

[Photo] Girls basketball uses student section’s support to defeat rival

Jasmin Kim, Reporter
February 8, 2018
In a game against the McCluer Comets, Guard Ryan Campbell takes the ball down the court

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[Photo] Player Profile: Chris Harstick

Jonah Nickerson, Reporter
December 18, 2017
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[Photo] Coffee House exhibits student talent, creativity

Annika Renganathan, Reporter
December 1, 2017
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[Photo] Walters retires after a long career

October 26, 2017
Before competing in a game against Marquette on Sept. 22, the football team runs through their banner onto the field. The Lancers won the game with a final score of 28-20.

[Photo] Field hockey reflects on regular season, prepares for State playoffs

Jasmin Kim, Reporter
October 23, 2017
In an attempt to win the point, senior Nina Ruan swings back her racket. Ruan is apart of the varsity squad traveling to Springfield, MO to compete in the State tournament.

[Photo] Girls tennis to contend for State title

Addie Watson, Reporter
October 12, 2017
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[Photo] Under the lights

October 3, 2017
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[Photo] As Seen In The Image: Lancer Regiment

September 15, 2017
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[Photo] Still remembering sixteen years later

September 15, 2017
Justin Houldsworth jumps above the net to block a hit from a Northwest player last season. Houldsworth was one of the nine seniors on the boys volleyball team who graduated last year.

[Photo] Lancers set to play in Districts

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2017
Dan Peipert sets the ball in a game against Fox. The Lancers would go on to win the contest 25-5, 25-7.

[Photo] Lancer volleyball notches 15 wins on season

Tyler Burnett and Jackson Bartholomew
April 17, 2017
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After winning districts over Francis Howell with a buzzer beater shot by Brendan Boyd, senior players of the boys basketball team hold up the District Championship trophy. “It was a really crazy feeling when everyone rushed the court at the end of the game. It’s something I’ll always remember, playing basketball here at Lafayette. It was fun being with all the guys and all the fans,” Steve Pennington said.

[Photo] Photos of the Week (Feb. 27 – March 3)

Jack Weaver and Nick Horstmann
March 9, 2017
The team huddles up before a game against Mehlville.

[Photo] Lancer boys basketball with momentum going into Districts

Kyran Ballard, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2017
Adam Flinn (23) stops dribbling the ball to look for the open player.

[Photo] Boys Basketball looks to end losing streak against Holt

Arpan Das, Sports Reporter
December 15, 2016
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