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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
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
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
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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After hitting it out of the park, teammates gather around Wade Stauss to celebrate his home run.

[Photo] For the love of the game

Jack Weaver and Kyran Ballard
May 18, 2017
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[Photo] Special Olympics offers new opportunities

May 9, 2017
Playing in a match against Seckman, Franco Noseda Olivari prepares to return the ball. Noseda Olivari was one of the five seniors who the boys tennis team graduated last season.

Photos of the Week (April 17 – 21)

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
April 28, 2017
Stepping forward, Jack Riney throws a pitch to the Seckman batter. “We all love to get on the field and compete. The atmosphere is always very relaxed which is a big key to our success,” Riney said.

Henry Preckel participates in the shot put event at the Northwest Track meet last year.

[Photo] Boys track off to fast start with second place finish at Festus Early Bird Invitational meet

Kyran Ballard, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2017
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[Photo] Beaver loses himself rapping at APA

March 30, 2017

[Photo] Denise Meyer recognized as Teacher of the Year

Thomas Francois, Ad Manager
March 29, 2017
Shocked by the crowd’s reaction to his performance, Scott Beaver, business teacher, lives out a childhood dream by rapping Lose Yourself in front of a large audience. “Honestly, it’s something I’ve dreamed about doing since I was younger, ever since the song came out; it means a lot to me. I was so excited that the audience got into it. When I was up there, the lights were so blinding that I couldn’t really tell how into it they got until I watched a video. Everyone said the audience was singing the words, but I was so concentrated about not messing up that I couldn’t really enjoy it,” Beaver said.

Photos of the Week (March 6 – 9)

Jack Weaver and Nick Horstmann
March 24, 2017
After winning districts over Francis Howell with a buzzer beater shot by Brendan Boyd, senior players of the boys basketball team hold up the District Championship trophy. “It was a really crazy feeling when everyone rushed the court at the end of the game. It’s something I’ll always remember, playing basketball here at Lafayette. It was fun being with all the guys and all the fans,” Steve Pennington said.

Photos of the Week (Feb. 27 – March 3)

Jack Weaver and Nick Horstmann
March 9, 2017
Tara Robbe (4) looks for an open teammate in a game against Mehlville. She scored 13 points and racked up five rebounds in a 65-36 victory.

[Photo] Robbe double-doubles as Lafayette picks up tenth victory

Tyler Burnett, Sports Editor
January 30, 2017
Out and About: Casa Loma Ballroom

Out and About: Casa Loma Ballroom

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
January 29, 2017

[Photo] Carpenter explodes for 14 points; girls basketball back on track

Tyler Burnett, Sports Editor
January 19, 2017
Adam Flinn (23) dribbles by Seamus Branham (1) in a game against McCluer. The Lancers ended up losing the contest 58-50.

[Photo] Lancer boys basketball back on track after buzzer-beater win over Parkway South

Kyran Ballard, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2017
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[Photo] Election 2016: A Lancer View

November 7, 2016
What's a quality that you think makes a good teacher?

What’s a quality that you think makes a good teacher?

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
December 7, 2016
Second semester schedules released on Infinite Campus

Second semester schedules released on Infinite Campus

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
November 26, 2016

Missouri All-State and All-Suburban Musicians announced

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
November 14, 2016
Be the Change hosts car bash event

Be the Change hosts car bash event

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
October 24, 2016
Out and About: Sherman Beach

Out and About: Sherman Beach

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
October 18, 2016
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[Photo] Softball’s season comes to a close after loss to Washington

Tyler Burnett, Sports Editor
October 12, 2016
Lafayette lines up on the goal line against Marquette.

[Photo] Miscommunication plagues Lafayette in loss to rival Marquette

Arpan Das, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2016
National Merit Semifinalist announced

National Merit Semifinalist announced

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
September 22, 2016
The team gets ready to receive the ball from Ursuline. The Lady Lancers would go on to win the game 4-0.

[Photo] Field Hockey loses in a heart breaker to Villa

Jackson Bartholomew, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2016
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[Photo] Charity Flag Football Showdown

September 16, 2016
Addie Balderston swings at a pitch against Eureka. She went 1-3, with a double, walk, strikeout and a stolen base. Lafayette ended up losing the game 10-3.

[Photo] Balderston swipes three bags in rout over Hazelwood West

Tyler Burnett, Sports Editor
September 15, 2016
Quarterback Ryan O'Connell takes the snap against Lindbergh. After a rain delay on Friday, the Lancers finished the game against the Flyers on Saturday, winning 56-9.

[Photo] Lafayette takes on Eureka in intense rivalry match

Arpan Das, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2016
Newsweek recognizes Lafayette as one of the best in America

Newsweek recognizes Lafayette as one of the best in America

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
September 3, 2016
Sharing through Google Drive

Sharing through Google Drive

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
August 31, 2016
2016 Legend available for pickup

2016 Legend available for pickup

Nick Horstmann, Cover Story Editor
August 15, 2016
Jessica Smith (18) takes control of the ball in a game against Parkway South.

[Photo] Smith ready to lead team to victory

Tyler Burnett, Sports Reporter
May 17, 2016
Maria Johnson (25) outruns a MICDS player while cradling the ball.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse having spectacular season

April 26, 2016
Will Stonecipher (left) fights for a rebound in a game against rival Eureka.

[Photo] Stonecipher’s 21 points lift Lafayette over Parkway West to place fifth at Parkway West tournament

Tyler Burnett, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2016
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