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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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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

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 18, 2024
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

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 15, 2024
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

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 11, 2024

Lafayette starts State competition with a dominant victory

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
November 4, 2024

Lancers win big over Patriots

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 4, 2024
Senior reciever Jack Preckel looks for a hole as he runs toward the Colts. Lafayette recievers caught 18 passes for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns, Nov 1.

Lancers begin the post-season with a blowout win

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
November 4, 2024
The Lancers hoist the District Championship trophy after their win against Eureka. The Battle of 109 resulted in a Lafayette win 3-1

Lancers win Districts over rival Wildcats

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 30, 2024
Lancers hoist the Mayor's Bowl Trophy after their win against against the Mustangs.

Lancers triumph in Mayor’s Bowl over Mustangs

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 28, 2024
Running out of the backfield, senior running back Greg Robinson gains a few yards for the Lancers. Lafayette beat Lindbergh in a high scoring 42-28 game, Oct. 18.

Lancers fly to Victory over the Flyers

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 21, 2024
After catching a pass, senior Robby Preckel rushes down the field, before he is tackled by a Wildcats defender. Lafayette lost the Battle of 109 Oct.11, 30-15.

Wildcats end Lancer’s perfect season in Battle of 109

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
October 14, 2024
Rushing toward the endzone, junior Terrence Bills tries to stop a tackle. Bills finished the game with two touchdowns, as Lafayette won 55-0 against the McCluer,

Lancers win big on Homecoming against Comets

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 8, 2024
Senior center midfielder Sam Kalish passes the ball in a game against Eureka on Sept, 17, 2024.

September Male Athlete of the Month: Sam Kalish

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
October 2, 2024
Playing outside hitter, senior Maya Witherspoon hits a kill against Oakville, Sept. 4, 2024. The Lancers would go on to win their first home game, 3-0. "Our goal as a team is win our third State Championship," Witherspoon said.

September Female Athlete of the Month: Maya Witherspoon

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 2, 2024

Lancers steamroll Pirates

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
September 30, 2024
Sophomore Cody Keen runs into the endzone for his first touchdown of the night

Lancers stay unbeaten as they shutout Colts 58-0

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
September 23, 2024
In the Battle of 109, midfielder Sam Kalish lobbed the ball forward to jump start a counterattack for the Lancer. The Lancers lost 1-0 through a late own goal Sept. 17.

Late goal in boys soccer Battle of 109 game ends Lancers’ perfect start to season

Rishit Sohaney and Darby Morel
September 18, 2024
As he is tackled by two hawks, wide receiver Robby Preckel scores a touchdown.

Lancers shutout Hawks in 35-0 win, keep perfect start to season

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
September 9, 2024
At the LivingWord Church cross-country meet, Class of 2024, Jack Robeson runs through the race course. Robeson was the team's fastest runner last season, coming 5th in the State meet. "We lost a few good runners, but we have many new guys looking to step up and compete," Head Coach Sean O'Connor said.

Boys cross-country looks to make State with new runners

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
September 6, 2024
Sophomore Alexis Sandberg runs in the Festus Bowles Invitational, Sept. 16, 2023. Sandberg and sophomore Kelly Archambeault will be players to watch this season, according to Coach Harmon.

Despite losing key senior runners, girls cross-country expects to place higher at State meet

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 5, 2024
Senior Lila Dantuano swings at the Lindbergh Invitational, September 6, 2023.

Girls golf aims to improve this season, send more athletes to State Tournament

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 3, 2024
Senior Avery Brown dribbles down the field against Eureka, September 13, 2023. Last season, Brown was awarded with 3rd Team All-Metro and 1st Team All-Conference.

Field hockey prioritizes positive attitudes, aims for Rockwood Tournament win

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 3, 2024
Junior Mia Yin and sophomore Mary Sublette talk to each other during the State Tournament. As a double, Yin and Sublette placed 5th at State, October 21, 2023.

With one Champion last season, girls tennis hopes to send more athletes to State

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 3, 2024
To stop the opposition attack, junior TJ Bender plays the ball forward. Bender was a key player the Lancers 13-9 record last season. “I am very excited about this year because all of my teammates are like family to me,” he said.

Boys soccer looks to win district title for first time in 12 years

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
September 3, 2024
Senior Jack Behl leaves the pocket and runs the ball against Francis Howell November 3, 2023. Jack along with Seniors Robby Preckel, Alex Behl and Nate Hutchison will be players to watch this season, according to Head Coach Boyd Manne.

Football looks to senior leaders ahead of upcoming season

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
August 30, 2024
The infielders run to Sophomore Landon Matthews to celebrate after recording the final out of the Lancers' 4-2 Quarterfinals victory against Seckman on May 25. The team then advanced to the Final Four, their first trip since 2000.

Baseball makes State Final for first time in 24 years, loses by one point

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
June 4, 2024
Sophomore Landon Matthews celebrates the Lancers win against Seckman. Lafayette beat Seckman 4-2 for the State Quarterfinal game May 25.

Boys volleyball wins State Championship, boys, girls track place at State

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
May 28, 2024
For the first time since the Pandemic, a new mural was painted by the AP Art and Design underclassman. The mural was requested by science teacher Craig Wideman, and painted by art teacher Lauren Sakowski, junior Anna Matheus, and sophomore Michelle Chen.

Elmo inspired mural marks first major art project since pandemic

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
May 23, 2024
Senior Dillion Cronin runs after receiving the baton in the 4x800-meter relay. The 4x800 team ran a 7:59.24 and finished 2nd place. They look to compete in the State Meet next weekend.

Baseball wins Districts, boys, girls track head to State

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
May 20, 2024
As part of the Lafayette community, local youth soccer club Rockwood United SC took part in the annual Homecoming Parade. The club was created by former LHS soccer coaches, Saverio Traversa and Craig Wideman, to provide better quality soccer coaching. "We want to make sure that [soccer] is taught right, because when learned correctly it's the best sport in the world," Wideman said.

Former Lafayette coaches create club for better quality soccer

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Senior Lucas Tran jumps to block Parkway West player. Tran has 30 blocks so far this season and he leads the team with 726 attacks.

Boys, girls track win at Districts, boys golf heads to State

Theo Koury, Rishit Sohaney, and Abby Scott
May 13, 2024
In the 5.5 square mile area that was being focused on, there was an average population density of 71.5 deer per square mile, with some places having up to 94.5 deer per square mile. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, across the state there is an average of 10-40 deer per square mile. After Wildwood's culling operation, roughly 54 deer were removed per square mile from the 5.5 mile area.

Deer overpopulation leads to action from Wildwood

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
May 13, 2024
Despite his limited time in motorsports, junior Julian Tockman has had many near death experiences. Such incidents are common in the sport, but Tockman still enjoys it. "It something that makes racing more fun," Tockman said.

Adrenaline chasers

Maddy Cox and Rishit Sohaney
May 9, 2024

Wrestler participates in folkstyle wrestling during freestyle off-season

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
May 3, 2024
At the 2023 Prom, Class of 2023 graduates Joe Marlo and Will Barry stay at the edge of the main floor to do their dancing. Because the small dance floor was the most crowded area, many students gathered around the edges with friends or in small groups.

Lafayette Prom to take place at Ritz-Carlton

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
May 2, 2024
After a hit, senior Will Gebhart flips his bat in celebration. This game was against the Parkway West Longhorns, which the Lancers lost 6-5. Gebhart had 2 runs in the defeat.

Boys track wins meet, boys water polo finishes runner up

Eshwar Murali and Rishit Sohaney
April 29, 2024
With his eyes locked on the ball, senior Lucas Tran rises for the kill. Tran was 1st Team All State last year.

Boys water polo win tournament, many spring sports prepare for season

Eshwar Murali, Zosia Paciorek, and Rishit Sohaney
March 25, 2024
The animated version of Avatar: The Last Airbender first aired on Nickelodeon while the live action version is available for streaming on Netflix. Both series featured the same characters with similar storylines.

Netflix remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender lacks personality shown in animated version

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
March 4, 2024
Junior Dylan Koch holds the Lamborghini Sián, one of the Technic Lego sets he built. "The Sián was one of the hardest builds but also my favorite." he said. Koch no longer plays with LEGOS but still enjoys collecting them.

Lego Brick Convention to come to St. Louis, students discuss the impact of toy

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
February 21, 2024
After being pulled out of class, Amyra Taneja found out she had won the Healthy Public Contest. Taneja was one of 13 people to win the award across the St. Louis area. She will now be featured in St. Louis Public Health Department (DHP)'s calendar. "I was really surprised, I knew I had won, but I didn't know how big of a deal it was. Especially when they told me a lot of people are actually able to understand and learn from my artwork," Taneja said.

Eye on Art: Amyra Taneja

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
February 12, 2024
Hidden Valley has officially started its winter season Jan 15. The opening of Hidden Valley was originally supposed to happen Jan 12 but it got rescheduled due to the weather.

Winter wonders

Zosia Paciorek and Rishit Sohaney
January 23, 2024
With a defender on his tail, junior Mack Freeman glides down the ice on a fast break. Freeman is the joint leading scorer for the Lancers with 8 goals and the joint leading points getter with 16 points.

Wrestling finishes top five in tournaments, hockey wins big against opponents

Eshwar Murali and Rishit Sohaney
January 2, 2024
During Lunch, seniors Angelina Hoang and Sanjiv Srinivasan help organize Turkey Grams for Nice November. The Grams were nice notes written by students to teachers and peers, which were passed out during 1st hour.

Students in UNICEF help their community, children in need

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
December 11, 2023
At the end of the 18th Annual Indianapolis Open, Abhinav Rao is congratulated by the tournament director. Rao tied for 2nd place with five other players, after he lost in the last round. "I had fun at the tournament. It was tough but I played well," Rao said.

People of Lafayette: Abhinav Rao

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
December 6, 2023
The exchange students at Lafayette span all across the globe, with students from Pakistan, Germany and Spain. The current exchange students at LHS are juniors Lourdes Martin, Julio Palma and Areej Younas.

Exchange students take advantage of new opportunities

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
November 15, 2023
At a Town Hall Meeting Oct. 17 at Lafayette, Director of Finance Dan Steinbruegge explains the upcoming Prop 3 bond issue. Voters will decide on the issue during voting on Nov. 7.

Rockwood voters will decide on fate of Prop 3 Tuesday

Rishit Sohaney, Daniel Carrillo, Zosia Paciorek, Audrey Keller, and Sonya Sud
November 6, 2023
After winning the Battle of 109 on Oct. 6, junior Drue Kitchen kisses the Mayor's Cup. On a two year winning streak now, the Lancer's win against Eureka marked the first time the Lancers beat the Wildcats in consecutive games for over a decade.

Lancers win Conference Championship

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
October 24, 2023
After finishing their tests in history teacher Steve Klawiter's class, students can participate in an optional trivia section. While Klawiter usually doesn't offer rewards for the highest score on the trivia section, it offers a way for students to decompress after unit tests.

History teacher provides de-stressing activities to students

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
October 19, 2023
To build the frame for the Car Club’s go-kart, sophomore Adit Swami cuts metal in his garage. Working with sophomore Logan Martin’s dad, Matt Martin, Swami learns more about metal working and takes back to teach the other members of the club.

[Photo] Listen In: Car debate leads friends to form new club

Samantha Haney and Neel Patil
October 10, 2023
Proposition 3 to increase capital funds

Proposition 3 to increase capital funds

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
September 5, 2023
Over the summer, signs were added above room doors. This change was implemented throughout the district in order to make the schools easier to navigate in case of a fire emergency.

Building signs added as response to fire department request

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
August 16, 2023
Sliding under the car, freshman Adit Swami fixes an oil leak. Swami was able to see many different types of engines at the March 24 practice race.

Best Drift Race I’ve Seen: freshman enjoys role on drift team

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
May 2, 2023
To kick-off Homecoming, spectators watch the Fun Run. The last one happened in 2014, and it was stopped because not many people attended. "We could get a lot of participaction this time," Amanda Lewis, assistant principal said.

Class of 2025 brings back Fun Run fundraiser

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
April 27, 2023
The 2023 election will occur on April 4 in local elementary and middle schools. Along with three open board seats, there are also a few propositions on the ballot.

April 4 election opens three Board of Education seats, candidates share campaign goals

Samantha Haney and Rishit Sohaney
March 31, 2023
In preparation for a game, senior Wes Jennings and sophomore Evan Sommer play a practice match. The team was in the top 16 best eSport Rocket League teams nationally last year and hope to win nationals this year. "We try to practice as much as we can. We want to be as good as we can," Sommer said.

Rocket League eSports Team could potentially win $35,000

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
March 31, 2023
Rising above her defender, sophomore Taylor Naina shoots a contested jumper. Naina was the team's highest scorer with a 34.1% field goal completion rate.

Boys basketball advances to District Finals, Hockey falls short in Wickenheiser Cup final

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
March 6, 2023
Engle stopped playing the guitar when he was 8 but recently he got a guitar and has been started playing again. "A couple weeks ago I got a new guitar, so I picked it back up and it started off slow, but I've gotten progressively better very quick," Engle said.

People of Lafayette: junior Taylor Engle tries out for America’s Got Talent

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
February 28, 2023
At the Yellow Pool Suburban Conference Meet, sophomore Talia Ramsey dives into the water to begin her swim. The team garnered 355 points and placed 2nd behind Kirkwood with 429 points.

Girls swim takes 2nd in Conference, divers take top two spots individually setting personal records

Rishit Sohaney and Juli Mejia
February 7, 2023
At the Forest Park Festival on Sept. 10, Lafayette varsity girls cross country senior Grace Tyson runs a long course. She placed first, with a time of 18:30.40 and Lafayette placed second overall in that meet.

Lancers recognized for athletic achievement

Rishit Sohaney and Zosia Paciorek
February 3, 2023
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