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Morgan Vehige

Morgan Vehige, Asst. Editor

Morgan is a junior, and this is her third year on the news production staff. When she's not in the newsroom, Vehige can be found playing softball, reading or attending a local youth group. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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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
Special education teacher Kathy Clayman holds DNA model while science teacher Carrie Hall discusses the bases of DNA in a biology class. Next year, all consultant teacher services in the Rockwood School District will be replaced by Academic Support Centers.

[Photo] Academic Support Center will take place of current CT courses

March 30, 2021
Malinche is a traditional Mexican restaurant that offers a fantastic meal and authentic exposure to Mexican culture. Featured at the top of the image is the Flautas de Pollo, next the Botaneando and finally the Tacos de Chicharron.

Out and About: Malinche is a hidden gem among Ellisville restaurants

March 30, 2021
Members of the Lancer hockey team celebrate after a goal against their opponents, Chaminade, in the third game of the Challenge Cup Round Robin playoffs. The Lancers won the game, 3-2.

COVID-19 goes head-to-head with playoff season

February 9, 2021
In a game against the Kirkwood Pioneers, junior Shane Robinson skates past a defensemen to get up the ice. Robinson, along with the rest of the Lancers, won their first quarterfinal game against Francis Howell 6-3, and play them again on Feb. 8.

Girls wrestling takes 2nd at Districts, advances six to Sectionals; Lancer hockey takes first round of quarterfinals

February 8, 2021
Junior Faith Cole takes down her opponent at the Wenztville Holt Quad earlier in the season. Cole helped lead the team to a second place plaque at the Kansas City Duals on Jan. 15.

Boys basketball breaks seven-game losing streak; Lancer wrestling places second at KC duals

January 25, 2021
Taylor Swift released her album

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

January 11, 2021
In the fourth quarter, junior Lily Zehner dribbles the ball past the half court line. The Kirkwood defense fell short on Jan. 5 when the Lady Lancers scored 51 points.

Girls basketball defeats Kirkwood 51-44 in post-Break rematch

January 7, 2021
Against MICDS, senior Sam Murray shoots from beyond the three point line. Despite the team's 68-59 loss against Oakville this week on Dec. 15, Murray was able to score 26 points.

Girls swimming scores big with two wins; boys wrestling continues season undefeated

December 20, 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
Junior Tommy Hagan works to get back points by doing a power half on his opponent. Hagan went on to win the Francis Howell North tournament in his weight class. The Lancers also won the whole tournament, beating a few other teams with a total of 210.5 points.

Boys, girls basketball extend win streaks, boys wrestling remains undefeated

December 14, 2020
Lafayette students and staff recommend ten books to encourage others to read. The list includes award winners such as

Readers at LHS share their favorite page-turners

December 11, 2020
Death Sworn; freshman Caroline Christiansen

Death Sworn; freshman Caroline Christiansen

December 11, 2020
In a scrimmage against one of his teammates, junior Jack McDonald battles to keep his opponent down. McDonald won his first match of the season against Timberland, and the team won 68-12.

Winter sports begin season; Lancer wrestling goes undefeated

December 7, 2020

Review: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ not worth the hype, but worth a watch

December 3, 2020
Lafayette has gained its first ever esports team. Consisting of six players and a coach, they play against schools across the country in the car soccer game, Rocket League. However, they look forward to playing different teams and adding new recruits to their own.

Lancer esports team makes its season debut

November 17, 2020
Sophomore Elissa Barnard runs alongside her Parkway West competitor in the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Cross Country Competition. Barnard placed ninth in the competition, running the event with a time of 18:43.60. That time helped the Lady Lancers become State Champs for the third time in their history.

Girls cross country wins its third State title with four individuals earning All-State honors

November 14, 2020
In a game against Ladue High School, senior Mitchel Hoffman runs over a defender. The Lancers won the game 44-38, and Hoffman had 138 rushing yards.

Girls cross country wins State competition; other Lancer teams finish seasons

November 10, 2020
In a match, senior Brooke Biermann drives the golf ball up the course. Biermann placed second at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State tournament, shooting three under par in inclement conditions. Biermann's score, along with others, helped boost Lafayette to fifth place overall in the tournament.

Despite inclement conditions, Lancers place fifth, Biermann second at State golf tournament

October 28, 2020
Senior Jenny Nguyen jumps up to set the ball in the Lancer's game against Borgia on Oct. 13. This was the only game the team has lost this season, but they have the possibility to play them again should they make it deep into playoffs.

Biermann earns another State medal; Lancer football beats Summit

October 26, 2020
Freshman Olivia Williams moves the ball down the field on Oct. 14 in the Lancers 2-0 loss to Villa Duchesne.

Lancer teams enter final weeks of fall season

October 20, 2020
At the Parkway West Dale Shepard Invitational on Oct. 3 at Living Word Church in Wildwood, sophomores Elissa Barnard and Grace Tyson, and seniors Katie Reed and Hope Ware make their way to the front of the pack at the start of the race. The Lady Lancers placed first n the event as a team.

Girls tennis wins team Districts, Lancers XC wins Parkway West Giddy Giddy Invitational

October 12, 2020
In a game against Vianney on Oct. 2, senior Luc Fladda dribbles around an opponent to get the ball upfield. The Lancers lost in their match against Vianney 3-1, with the only goal being scored by senior Mitchell Grant.

Lafayette teams dominate, some remain undefeated; Lancer football returns for first game

October 5, 2020
In a scrimmage against other team members, junior Paige Borgmeyer sets up to hit while her teammates attempt to block her. The volleyball team won began their season this week, winning matches against Incarnate Word and Francis Howell.

Field hockey, softball, volleyball begin seasons undefeated; boys, girls XC wins Fox Invitational

September 28, 2020
Freshman Caleb Warner digs in to his stroke during a boys swimming and diving team practice. Starting Sept. 14, sports that were classified as low-contact were allowed to participate in games or meets. The boys swimming and diving team is one of them, and they won their first meet against Wentzville Liberty, 138-45.

Fall seasons get underway for no contact sports with first place finish by girls XC, dominating victory by boys swim

September 21, 2020
In a practice, boys soccer Head Coach Ryan Butchart demonstrates a play that his team needs to execute. Soccer falls in the medium sport contact, and has now moved on to more active drills and scrimmages at practice.

Weekly Lancer Sports Update: Sept. 7-11

September 12, 2020
During the week of Aug. 24, most fall sports and activities returned to the fields and courts under new guidelines to begin tryouts and practices. The new guidelines have held steadfast over the next two weeks.

Weekly sports update, COVID-19 edition: Aug. 31-Sept. 4

September 5, 2020
All fall sports and activities are on for the upcoming semester. Each sport will follow new guidelines in order to decrease the spread of COVID-19.

Fall sports and activities return for the 2020-2021 school year

August 19, 2020
District, Lafayette respond to FAQs about upcoming school year

District, Lafayette respond to FAQs about upcoming school year

July 28, 2020
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