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Morgan Vehige

Morgan Vehige, Features Editor

Morgan Vehige is a senior, and this is her fourth year on the news production staff. When she can't be found in the newsroom, Vehige can be found spending time with family and friends, playing softball, volunteering or reading a great book. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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Senior Meredith Ambrose learned many life lessons through her four years at high school and through what her parents taught her. Shes thankful for all of them as she prepares to study business at the University of Kentucky.

Not sweating the small stuff: Meredith Ambrose

May 9, 2022
After attending combines for different college dance teams, Gilmore committed to the University of Mississippi and will dance on their team, the Rebelettes. She is most excited for the performances on game days, as well as pursuing a career in their pharmacy program.

Dancing through life: Mirenda Gilmore

May 6, 2022
Senior Abby Miltenberger will graduate in June with a high school diploma and an associates degree in general studies. Shell attend Morehead State University in the Fall.

Learning to educate: Abby Miltenberger

May 6, 2022
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

May 4, 2022
While at The Last Kitchen, Evy Swoboda, Class of 2010, prepares vegetables for an upcoming meal. At The Last Kitchen, Swoboda was involved with the process of building it at the very start. I got to build three kitchens there, I picked out all the equipment, designed the menus, hired the staff and all those good things, she said.

Turning the tables

April 7, 2022
Senior captain Shane Robinson attempts to gain control of the puck during a faceoff. The Lancers would end the night falling to Priory and taking second place overall.

[Photo] Hockey falls in title game, basketball teams end seasons in Districts

March 7, 2022
While at the Winter Choir Concert on Dec. 15, 2021, senior Audrey Hoeft performs a solo. Adding to the choir classes next year will be the new show choir: Mic Drop. The class will involve singing and dancing, and feature a variety of songs from various genres and styles.

Show choir performance group added to vocal music curriculum for 2022-2023 school year

January 31, 2022
Protestors from St. Louis gather behind the Missouri Right to Life sign. The annual March for Life occurred on Jan. 21 with thousands of people in attendance.

Blog: Why March for Life sparked my passion for activism

January 27, 2022
At the Boeing demonstration, students and the advisor of the station set up their water bottle rocket station. This purpose was to demonstrate how a force of pressure can send something into the air. The last STEM night was Nov. 9, 2018, and this years STEM night, sponsored by HOSA, will be on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Main Gym at Lafayette.

HOSA to host community STEM night

January 10, 2022
The mask mandate was lifted in St. Louis County following a letter from the Acting Health Department leader Dr. Faisal Khan. Khan still recommends that everyone continue to wear masks in indoor places. Currently, the Rockwood School District has not made a move to remove its own mask mandate in schools.

Students, staff weigh in on St. Louis County mask mandate removal

December 10, 2021
STL Spark encourages its members and those outside of the organization to participate in Festive Fridays. Participants are asked to wear a dress or a tie in order to help raise awareness for human trafficking in the month of December, supporting their saying, Its more than a dress.

More than a dress

December 1, 2021
Later in the night, junior Kaitlyn Helm sings and plays her original song, Find Me. In her first run of the song, Helms microphone was off and she needed to start the song over. I feel like the first time weirdly gave me a way to get comfortable in the space. I’m definitely someone who has struggled on stage with nerves in the past and on that second try I got to go in a lot more confident. I know what I’m doing, I know what things I want to tweak and I was one of the only people who could’ve heard it, Helm said.

Coffee House features variety of performers

November 8, 2021
In the opening credits, the title of the European Spanish version reads La Casa de Papel, translated in English to the house of paper, slang for house of money. When the show is English dubbed and subtitled, the title of the show is Money Heist. This presents one of the many inaccuracies or differences when presenting films and TV shows in a language different from the original, proving that languages should best be left alone to keep original intention.

Foreign films, TV shows should be watched in original language

November 8, 2021
After Cazembes performance, guitar teacher Traci Bolton moves the piano away from center stage. Bolton chatted with the audience many times while she moved equipment, and even joked that shell be starting her own gym with all of the moving that needed to take place. It’s the venue. When you’re sitting at tables it’s a bunch more relaxed. It’s very much meant to be like a Coffee House where you’re five feet away from who you’re playing for. You can get a little more of the audience interaction, Bolton said.

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Senior Kyla Davis sings with the Wednesday Jam Band as she looks to the audience. The band played Angels Above Me by Stick Figure. Davis contributes the success of the event to her audience and the environment. It’s less nerve-wracking, there’s always going to be something that someone tells you to improve on but it’s not going to be in a harsh way, Davis said. It’s just the perk of Coffee House, knowing everybody, supporting everybody and loving everybody. Everyone’s a big giant family.

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As the second performance of the night, sophomore Mera Flores sings Dream a Little Dream. Not only did Flores perform at Coffee House, she also is a member of the Lafayette Theatre Company (LTC) and played as Mrs. Peacock in the latest LTC play, Classic Mystery Game.

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As a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band and Vox Solus, senior Jacob Goodman performs a solo song called First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes. After participating in the event as a sophomore, Goodman was excited to return and put a lot of preparation into learning his piece. I just listened to the song over and over again until I could sing it. I think the words were definitely harder because a lot of them were similar but the guitar part was really static throughout the whole song, Goodman said. It was a lot of fun, especially seeing people’s faces when you’re performing there. It’s probably the best part about it.

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Seniors Christian Ikemeyer and Ava Austriaco play over the chords before Coffee House begins. The two are a part of the band Platonic Lovers, and they performed Olivia Rodrigos Jealousy, Jealousy for the event. I think it went really well, it was fun to see other talented Lafayette kids because I never really get to see others play, Ikemeyer said.

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In addition to being a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band, senior Zoe Rundquist sang and played the electric guitar in another act with junior Mira Walden and sophomore Owen Woody. The three played Understand by Greer, and Rundquist was glad to have the opportunity to hone on a craft that may assist her future. I’m just doing as much as I can and I think it’ll be really fun and a good experience, Rundquist said. I hope to be able to write my own music, that’s why I’m taking theory. I don’t think I’ll make a career out of it, but going in and trying to figure it out for myself is [important to me].

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As a Coffee House first, freshman Alex Getman puts on an act on rollerblades. Getman performed to the music of the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song, Hes a Pirate.

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While playing piano, senior Surayya Cazembe sings to her audience. Cazembe performed Mirror by Madison Ryann Ward, the only piano piece showcased in the event.

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Despite not having the full choir, members of Lafayettes a capella group Vox Solus sing Penny Lane by The Beatles. Junior Mackenna Glazer was a part of the group, and appreciated the event overall. We could hear each other better, correct each other a bit. It was good, Glazer said. It was more fun, like a [laidback] concert. The other ones are so formal but here we could chill, sit and cheer for each other.

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Armed with vocals and an acoustic guitar, seniors Andrew Balice and Rachel Vishion perform A-Team by Ed Sheeran. This was Balices first Coffee House event. It was my first time playing guitar in front of people. I’ve played guitar for a really long time, Balice said. Honestly I think Coffee House went great. Everyone did amazing because everyone has a ton of talent here.

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In addition to being a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band, senior Zoe Rundquist sang and played the electric guitar in another act with junior Mira Walden and sophomore Owen Woody. The three played Understand by Greer, and Rundquist was glad to have the opportunity to hone on a craft that may assist her future. I’m just doing as much as I can and I think it’ll be really fun and a good experience, Rundquist said. I hope to be able to write my own music, that’s why I’m taking theory. I don’t think I’ll make a career out of it, but going in and trying to figure it out for myself is [important to me].

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Later in the night, junior Kaitlyn Helm sang and played her original song, Find Me. In her first run of the song, Helms microphone was off and she needed to start the song over. I feel like the first time weirdly gave me a way to get comfortable in the space. I’m definitely someone who has struggled on stage with nerves in the past and on that second try I got to go in a lot more confident. I know what I’m doing, I know what things I want to tweak, and I was one of the only people who could’ve heard it, Helm said.

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In a Coffee House first, freshman Alex Getman did an act on rollerblades. Getman performed to the music of the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song, Hes a Pirate.

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Despite not having the full choir, members of Lafayettes a capella group Vox Solus sing Penny Lane by The Beatles. Junior Mackenna Glazer was a part of the mini-group, and appreciated the event overall. We could hear each other better, correct each other a bit, it was good, Glazer said. It was more fun like a [laidback] concert. The other ones are so formal but here we could chill, sit and cheer for each other.

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While playing piano, senior Surayya Cazembe sings to her audience. Cazembe performed Mirror by Madison Ryann Ward, the only piano piece showcased in the event.

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Senior Kyla Davis sings with the Wednesday Jaam Band as she looks to the audience. The band played Angels Above Me by Stick Figure. Davis contributes the success of the event to her audience and the environment. It’s less nerve-wracking, there’s always going to be something that someone tells you to improve on but it’s not going to be in a harsh way, Davis said. It’s just the perk of Coffee House, knowing everybody, supporting everybody and loving everybody. Everyone’s a big giant family.

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Armed with vocals and an acoustic guitar, Vishion and senior Andrew Balice perform A-Team by Ed Sheeran. This was Balices first Coffee House event. It was my first time playing guitar in front of people. I’ve played guitar for a really long time, but it went really well, Balice said. Honestly I think Coffee House went great. Everyone did amazing because everyone has a ton of talent here.

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Although he also is a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band and Vox Solus, senior Jacob Goodman also performs a solo song with First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes. After participating in the event as a sophomore, Goodman was excited to return and put a lot of preparation into learning his piece. I just listened to the song over and over again until I could sing it. I think the words were definitely harder because a lot of them were similar but the guitar part was really static throughout the whole song, Goodman said. It was a lot of fun, especially seeing people’s faces when you’re performing there. It’s probably the best part about it.

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As the second performance of the night, sophomore Mera Flores sings Dream a Little Dream. Not only did Flores perform at Coffee House, she also is a member of the Lafayette Theatre Company (LTC) and played Mrs. Peacock in the latest LTC play, Classic Mystery Game.

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Seniors Christian Ikemeyer and Ava Austriago play over the chords before Coffee House begins. The two are a part of the band Platonic Lovers, and they performed Olivia Rodrigos Jealousy, Jealousy for the event. I think it went really well, it was fun to see other talented Lafayette kids because I never really get to see others play, Ikemeyer said.

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To aid with contact tracing during the 2020-2021 school year, teachers placed QR codes or sign-out sheets in their rooms that were linked to forms students filled out. The forms included information on where a student was going in case contact tracing was needed.

[Photo] Rockwood to spend $170,000 to outsource contact tracing operations

November 4, 2021
Lafayettes annual Canned Food Drive will begin this year on Nov. 3 and go until Dec. 1. Items being collected will be donated to local food pantry, Circle of Concern, and Rockwoods Got Your Back Pack program.

Annual Canned Food Drive to begin Nov. 3

October 28, 2021
Uptown Cheapskate provides a wide-range of cute, gently-used clothing for customers. The store itself is well organized and conveniently located at 15315A Manchester Road in Ballwin. It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Out and About: Uptown Cheapskate provides great thrift shopping experience

October 22, 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
After four singles, The Band CAMINOs debut album dropped on Sept. 10 with 14 tracks. The album mixes different genres such as alternative, rock and electropop in order to make one of the best modern music albums of the last decade.

Album Review: The Band CAMINO’s debut album surpasses expectations

September 21, 2021
Bob wears the latest in her costume ensemble, an outfit with a poncho and a sombrero.

Last Time I… dressed up a cat

September 20, 2021
Several of the new teachers to Lafayette gather together to listen to a presentation from Associate Principal Michael Franklin and other administrators in the building.

New LHS staff join Lancer community

September 1, 2021
Preparation begins for 2021-2022 school year

Preparation begins for 2021-2022 school year

August 11, 2021
Interim superintendent Timothy Ricker speaks at his first Board of Education meeting on July 22. Thank you for the grand welcome that I have received from the 22 days that Ive been officially in the district, Ricker said. I really look forward to listening and hearing what people have to say based on the issues in the district now and into the future.

Ricker begins position as interim superintendent

July 23, 2021
Rising senior Rylee Howard takes the ball down field as a Nerinx Hall player defends from behind during the Class 4 girls soccer Sectional game on May 25 at Nerinx Hall High School. The Lancers fell 0-1 on a corner kick with just over five minutes left in regulation.

[Photo] Howard earns Gatorade Player of the Year honors for stellar soccer season

July 26, 2021
Sour kicks off with Brutal, an upbeat song that gives the album life from the very first second. The album was released on May 21, and has since ranked at the top of U.S charts.

‘Sour’ leaves sweet first impression

May 28, 2021
FACS teacher Erin Hagglund works at her desk during a plan period. At the beginning of the school year, Hagglund decided that her classroom decor could use a refresh. While her vision for the room is not complete, Hagglund is happy with the progress made and enjoys allowing her students to help her.

Classroom Fixer Upper

May 18, 2021
The class of 2020 celebrates with streamers after their graduation ceremony commences. Last years graduation was held at the same venue as this years, the Power Plex, and similarly had people watch from their cars. In years past, the graduation ceremonies have taken place on the football field, with spectators watching from the bleachers, but the new format was devised in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Administration prepares for graduation, Senior Parade events

May 20, 2021
Math teacher Patricia Mabie keeps the photos taken at the Choice Awards in her room. Even today, Mabie is still in contact with many of the students she selected for her Choice Award. Those are kids I’ve had a really good connection with and I like knowing where they are in life. I still keep in touch with other kids too, but there’s always something extra special about that Choice Award selection, she said.

Annual Choice Awards provide wide range of recognition

May 5, 2021
Shadow and Bone released on April 23 as a Netflix Original. Following the story of Sun Summoner Alina Starkov, the eight episode show has ranked in Netflixs Top 10 all across the globe.

Review: ‘Shadow and Bone’ radiates excellence in every aspect

May 4, 2021
Guitar teacher Traci Bolton simultaneously instructs her in-person students and her online learners during her 4th Hour guitar ensemble class. Unlike in this picture, virtual students next year will be asynchronous.

RSD announces Rockwood Online, new structure for online learning to be implemented for 2021-2022 school year

April 15, 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
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 evermore on Dec. 11 as a surprise sister to her previous album, folklore, which came out earlier this year on July 24.

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 teams 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 Scythe by Neal Shusterman and timeless classics such as Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J.K Rowling.

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
The Queens Gambit was released on Oct. 23 on Netflix, with all of its first season premiering on the same date. The show was an almost overnight success and has earned a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 8.7/10 on IMDb.

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

December 3, 2020
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