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At the 2022 Madrigal Dinner, Class of 2022 Graduate Caleb Bolton performs as a part of the Royal Court. This dinner is an ongoing tradition occurring every other year during December. The next event will be in 2026.
LHS choir puts on Madrigal Dinner inspired from the Renaissance period
As the MIOS Concert progressed, percussionists sophomores Charlie Henson and Jacob Tate as well as freshman Charlie Heger play their instruments.
LHS, RVMS bands perform in holiday concert
After being introduced by music teacher Brad Balog, the LHS Jazz Band plays their first song of the night, "Hay Burner." Right before Thanksgiving, all proceeds from this concert went towards the circle of concern food pantry.
Annual jazz band concert helps local food pantry
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
During the 7 p.m. show, sophomore Shruthi Senthil pretends to drive a car and ask for snacks from junior Mary Kirtley and senior Payton Skipton in the back seat. Undefined held two shows Nov. 22, and all proceeds went to STLSpark.
Undefined holds annual Dressember show
Hannah Henderson shrugs after a win against her Northwest opponent. This was Hendersons 118th win to break the girls wrestling program all-time wins record.
Girls wrestling program with new all-time wins leader, boys team victorious
At the Class 2 State tournament, senior Hannah Henderson celebrate after winning a match, Henderson finished 6th at State in her weight class.
Senior to step up, as Girls Wrestling aims for State
To perform a dive, senior Lucia Tenny steps on the board. Tenny finished in 3rd place at the State meet.
New girls swimming and diving coach looks to build strong program
Junior Brady Micek dribbles past Pattonville defender. Head coach Don Kreienkamp mentioned Micek as a player to watch this season.
New boys basketball head coach aspires to take “highly capable” team to District title
Hand on the mat, senior Aiden Schoen faces off against his Seckman opponent, Jan 6, 2024. Schoen placed 4th at State last year and is a player to watch in the upcoming season.
New transfer, State medalists hope to take boys wrestling team into post-season
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
During her last night in Iceland, Assistant Principal Natasha Fischer finally got to see the northern lights, a long time dream of hers. Fischer traveled to Iceland in March 2023 with her husband Brett Fischer.
People of Lafayette: Natasha Fischer
During the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Macy's Great American Marching Band color guard was unable to spin on the parade route due to rain. Instead, color guard members were able to wave and talk with excited onlookers. Photo Contributed By Gracie Hagen.
Don’t Rain on their (Thanksgiving) Parade
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
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
People have mixed reactions on a Facebook reel by Fox2Now in response to the demonstration of the neo-Nazis, Oct. 5.
With national issues turning local, advocating for change is imperative
After picking up all the tennis balls on court, I decided to take pictures with the kids and their buddy.
Serving Smiles
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
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
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
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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