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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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Rockwood School Board update

Rockwood School Board update

Paige Antolik, News editor
March 7, 2013
"Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" sucessfully enhances childhood fairy tale

“Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” sucessfully enhances childhood fairy tale

Paige Antolik, News editor
February 5, 2013
St. Louie Style: Rungolee mixes traditional American style and Indian patterns

St. Louie Style: Rungolee mixes traditional American style and Indian patterns

Paige Antolik, News editor
January 29, 2013

Hot Links: five websites similar to Pinterest

Paige Antolik, News editor
January 29, 2013

Through These Halls: Sophomores start recreational soccer league

Paige Antolik, News editor
December 11, 2012

Cheer for Charity to take place Dec. 9

Paige Antolik, News editor
November 30, 2012
Tumblr: the best social networking site around

Tumblr: the best social networking site around

Paige Antolik, News editor
November 15, 2012
Senior activities serve as family bonding opportunities

Senior activities serve as family bonding opportunities

Paige Antolik, News editor
November 8, 2012

St. Louie Style: The importance of heirlooms

Paige Antolik, News editor
November 5, 2012

Out and About: Cafe Napoli 2 offers exquisite Italian cuisine

Paige Antolik, News Editor
October 15, 2012

St. Louie Style: Dressed to impress

Paige Antolik, News editor
October 11, 2012

Twelve LHS students named National Merit Semifinalists

Paige Antolik, News Editor
September 20, 2012

St. Louie Style: Why we can’t wear white after Labor Day

Paige Antolik, News editor
September 4, 2012

Hot Links: Back to school fashion

Paige Antolik
August 23, 2012

St. Louie Style: the fashion cliques of Lafayette

Paige Antolik
August 11, 2012
St. Louie Style: Prom night nails

St. Louie Style: Prom night nails

Paige Antolik, Reporter
April 23, 2012

Guitar Festival to take place April 20

Paige Antolik, Reporter
April 19, 2012
St. Louie Style: Color my world

St. Louie Style: Color my world

Paige Antolik, Reporter
March 5, 2012
Sylvan's Practice ACT available March 7

Sylvan’s Practice ACT available March 7

Paige Antolik, Reporter
February 29, 2012
St. Louie Style: Oscars showcase sparkly, elegant dresses

St. Louie Style: Oscars showcase sparkly, elegant dresses

Paige Antolik, Reporter
February 28, 2012
St. Louie Style: New York Fashion Week

St. Louie Style: New York Fashion Week

Paige Antolik, Reporter
February 27, 2012
IHOP gives away free pancakes Feb. 28

IHOP gives away free pancakes Feb. 28

Paige Antolik, Reporter
February 22, 2012
St. Louie Style: Being different makes the difference

St. Louie Style: Being different makes the difference

Paige Antolik, Reporter
January 26, 2012

Cheer for Charity to take place Friday

Paige Antolik, Reporter
December 15, 2011

MIOS Band Concert to take place Dec. 8

Paige Antolik, Reporter
December 7, 2011
St. Louie Style: A guide to fashion blogs

St. Louie Style: A guide to fashion blogs

Paige Antolik, Reporter
November 19, 2011
St. Louie Style: Airport runway

St. Louie Style: Airport runway

Paige Antolik, Reporter
November 17, 2011
St. Louie Style: Varsity Escadrille hosts "Prom Dress Preview"

St. Louie Style: Varsity Escadrille hosts “Prom Dress Preview”

Paige Antolik, Reporter
November 7, 2011
St. Louie Style: Fashion Capitals

St. Louie Style: Fashion Capitals

Paige Antolik, Reporter
October 4, 2011
Seniors win Tuesday lunch games

Seniors win Tuesday lunch games

Paige Antolik, Reporter
September 28, 2011
St. Louie Style: The search for the perfect Homecoming dress

St. Louie Style: The search for the perfect Homecoming dress

Paige Antolik, Reporter
September 27, 2011
Wehrenberg's new "Zero Tolerance" policy

Wehrenberg’s new “Zero Tolerance” policy

Paige Antolik, Reporter
September 23, 2011
St. Louie Style: Model Karlie Kloss makes it big

St. Louie Style: Model Karlie Kloss makes it big

Paige Antolik, Reporter
September 23, 2011
Join Class Advisory to help out your class

Join Class Advisory to help out your class

Paige Antolik, Reporter
September 23, 2011
Practice ACT available Sept. 14

Practice ACT available Sept. 14

Paige Antolik, Reporter
September 8, 2011
St. Louie Style: Back to School

St. Louie Style: Back to School

Paige Antolik, Reporter
September 7, 2011

Freshman Mentors help ease transition to high school

Paige Antolik, Reporter
September 13, 2010
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