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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
The cheerleaders cheer on the football players during the crucial district game against the Washington Blue Jays. The night ultimately led to a win for the Lancers.
Lafayette cheer program revamps coaching staff for new season
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
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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Jennifer Benton, junior, talks about her experience.

"Back when I was around 7, my twin sister went to my parent's room and went through all of my gifts and told me what they were. Like, she told me I got a Barbie Dream House because it wasn't wrapped yet. I got really mad at her and had to act fake surprised when I opened my presents on Christmas morning," Hannah Muse, junior, said.

As Seen In The Image: Worst Holiday Experiences

Natalie Karlsson
December 14, 2018
Chase Taschler, Austin Taschler, Lindsey Lohr, Spencer Harmann, Andersen Lohr, Alex Lohr, (bottom) Sydney Taschler, Savannah Harmann

Cousins share bond together at Lafayette

Natalie Karlsson
November 8, 2018
During 4th hour, choir teacher Christy Shaffer directs the Treble Chamber choir as they sing the song "This is Me".

Tri M society returns to LHS

Natalie Karlsson and Maya Manor
October 10, 2018
Pick 5 Starbucks drinks and we'll guess your grade

Pick 5 Starbucks drinks and we’ll guess your grade

Natalie Karlsson
September 21, 2018
The new Students Council Executive Board members will be in charge of planning all of the year's events. The first major event of the year will be Homecoming.

STUCO executive board announces plans for 2018 Homecoming

Natalie Karlsson
September 10, 2018
Superintendent Eric Knost sits in a station during Dyslexia Training.

Teachers, administrators undergo dyslexia training to better understand students

Natalie Karlsson
August 30, 2018
The new chairs that have been put into the renovated rooms have backpack holders on the bottom, giving more room to students and teachers during labs. The tables are easy to clean and are perfect for labs.

Renovated science halls show positive results

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
May 21, 2018
"A semicolon is used when an author could've chosen to end their sentence but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life." -Project Semicolon

Teen suicide: A frightening statistic

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
April 17, 2018
Out and About: The City Museum

Out and About: The City Museum

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
April 16, 2018
In 2016, French students got to travel to France. There were a total of 40 students.

French classes plan trip to France summer of 2019

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
April 4, 2018
photo courtesy of BBC

Recent shooting should give realization on school safety, gun laws

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
February 16, 2018
A "super-ninja" reading his chosen book.

Quieter than a Ninja

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
February 7, 2018
A preschooler picks the book "Clink" to read.

The Ninjas finish their warm-up with a ninja bow.

A Ninja works hard to find her second egg.

The Ninja Warm-Up consisted of learning how to sneak, kick and dance like a Ninja.

Librarian Nichole Ballard-Long reads "10 Little Ninjas" to the class. This book was the class winner by a vote.

While librarian Nichole Ballard-Long reads books to the students, they sit in their preschooler area and listen.

The librarians hid Ninja eggs around the fiction area of the library. These are the first four Ninjas to find their eggs.

All 16 of the preschoolers found their Ninja Eggs for their Ninja Day very quickly.

AFJROTC sponsors Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fund Drive

AFJROTC sponsors Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fund Drive

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
February 2, 2018
Class rings go on sale for sophomores

Class rings go on sale for sophomores

Natalie Karlsson, Asst. Web Editor
January 25, 2018
Out and About: KiTARO Hibachi Grill

Out and About: KiTARO Hibachi Grill

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
December 19, 2017
Voter Registration held today in commons

Voter Registration held today in commons

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
November 29, 2017
Senior Lily Cooper blocks a hit from Villa May High School. On Nov. 15, she's committing to Duke University for volleyball.

Student athletes commit to college sports on Signing Day

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
November 13, 2017
The Snowman creates a not-so-thrilling thriller

The Snowman creates a not-so-thrilling thriller

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 31, 2017
Annual Coffee House auditions held Oct. 30

Annual Coffee House auditions held Oct. 30

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 26, 2017
Out and About: Fillipo's

Out and About: Fillipo’s

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 16, 2017
The Senior Class had their banners hung by the lower Flex Hallway.

Homecoming hall decorations competition resumes

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 5, 2017
Officer Jim McDonald monitors traffic in the LHS parking lot after school.

SRO reminds students, parents to remember parking lot safety

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
October 2, 2017
LHS students dance at Homecoming 2016.

Students, staff plan changes for 2017 Homecoming Week

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
September 26, 2017
When asked if they have ever been a part of gossip and rumors, nearly every student in the room raises their hand.

Challenge Day provides unique learning experience for participants

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
September 18, 2017
The finished windmill provided fresh water for the people living in Panama.

Staff, students travel out of country for summer

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
September 13, 2017
Dunkirk creates beautiful, realistic depiction of World War II battle

Dunkirk creates beautiful, realistic depiction of World War II battle

Natalie Karlsson, Reporter
August 25, 2017
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