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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?
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
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen
Lafayette starts State competition with a dominant victory
Lancers win big over Patriots
October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber
October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber
The Lancers hoist the District Championship trophy after their win against Eureka. The Battle of 109 resulted in a Lafayette win 3-1
Lancers win Districts over rival Wildcats
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
March 27, 2012
Sullivan's got fashion down to a 'T'

Sullivan’s got fashion down to a ‘T’

Max Thoman and Christine Jackson
February 10, 2012
Deep Freese: World Series MVP returns to Lafayette

Deep Freese: World Series MVP returns to Lafayette

Max Thoman, Editor In Chief
January 18, 2012
Weather Advisory: Freese arrives at LHS Friday night

Weather Advisory: Freese arrives at LHS Friday night

Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2012

Rockwood School Board President Steve Smith resigns presidency

Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2011
Renaissance Steering Committee travels to Ohio Collaborative Conference

Renaissance Steering Committee travels to Ohio Collaborative Conference

Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2011
Babbo's Spaghetteria is as unique as its name

Babbo’s Spaghetteria is as unique as its name

Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2011

Girls track finishes season at State Meet

Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
June 1, 2011

Lady Lancers advance onto Sectionals

Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2011

Lady Lancers place second at Lady Lancer Invitational

Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
April 19, 2011

Girls track propels itself to early victory at Timberland Wolfpack Invitational

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
April 12, 2011

Rockwood adjusts calendar again making May 27 last day of school

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
March 14, 2011

Renaissance practices in preparation for annual Academic Pep Assembly

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
March 10, 2011

United Nations must be provided against illiberal nations

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
March 4, 2011

Turnabout Week update: Water Wars

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
February 24, 2011

Candidates file for Rockwood Board of Education ballot

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
January 27, 2011

Nixon’s A+ visit draws student reaction, attention

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
January 6, 2011

Out and About: PM BBQ

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
December 13, 2010

Budget cut options presented to Board of Education

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
December 3, 2010

There is a time and a place for Leaking, Wiki isn’t it

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
December 2, 2010

Sankar returns to her roots in trip to India

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
November 22, 2010

Coffee House switches venues, maintains successful streak

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
November 12, 2010

Vanderheyden combines passion with business

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
October 8, 2010

[Video] Renaissance Steering committee travels to Heartland Conference

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
October 6, 2010

Lancer Regiment Drumline takes first at Monzingo Drumline Competition

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
September 8, 2010

How to make a frozen latte

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
September 6, 2010

Yearbook distribution to be held during registration

Max Thoman, Managing Editor
August 7, 2010

Cage the Elephant lets loose on STL

Max Thoman, Print Managing Editor
June 28, 2010

NHS induction ceremony provides inductees with look to the future

Max Thoman, Online News Editor
May 16, 2010

Discrimination, racism do not belong in government

Max Thoman, Online News Editor
May 13, 2010

Image wins big in state journalism contest

Max Thoman, Online News Editor
April 22, 2010

Rockwood’s Prop 5 gets nod from voters

Max Thoman, Online News Editor
April 7, 2010

Running becomes an influential part of staff lives

Max Thoman and Alicia Mestre
March 14, 2010

Canned food drive nets just over 2,000 items

Max Thoman, Online News Editor
March 14, 2010

One click away: Image goes online

Max Thoman, Online News Editor
February 2, 2010

This Week In History Feb. 1-7

Max Thoman, Online News Editor
February 1, 2010
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