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Senior and choir Homecoming chair Julia Cundy paints a banner that will go on the choirs Homecoming Parade float. Cundy has spent time after school in the choir room to prepare for the Homecoming Parade.
More than just the candy
Progress reports have been discontinued. Parents and students are encouraged to use the Infinite Campus portal to check up on grades.
Rockwood ends progress reports
One of the traditional events of HoCo Week is the parade. Various sport teams and clubs make floats.
‘Once Upon A Homecoming’
Construction on the Pool Doors is complete and student drivers and bus riders are now able to use them. However, the Pool Doors will continue to be closed to parent drop-off and pick-up.
Parent drop-off permanently limited to West Entrance
During Open House, senior class president Blake Klosterman gives a speech. The new LPAC group will be replacing class executive boards. This year, the senior executive board will remain, but they will be the last executive board group.
New Lafayette Principal’s Advisory Committee to replace class officer positions
At the entrance to El Nopal, junior Nicolas Kuehnel wears a traditional sombrero. Kuehnel is a waiter at El Nopal.
Nearby Hispanic restaurants offer various authentic cuisines
Altos Cantina is a recent addition to the areas Mexican restaurant options. Since it opened in August, it has gained multiple high reviews on sites including Yelp and TripAdvisor.
Out and About: Altos Cantina Mexican Kitchen
During a conference for a nonprofit organization, Class of 2019 graduate Jasmin Kim helped with interpretation services. She worked the event with several other friends from Mizzou.
Take It From Me: Jasmin Kim
Language arts teacher Jillian Flores won Homecoming Queen at her senior Homecoming in 2006. Flores also said her boyfriend at the time, Tyler Filmore, won Homecoming King, making the night even more special. 
People of Lafayette: Jillian Flores
On Aug. 15, senior Kate Kilmer went to Mimis Prom dress shop to try on some dresses. The blue dress on the left is the dress Kilmer bought for Homecoming this year. As an influencer for the shop, Kilmer has a promo code and when people use that code, it gives her a discount on her dresses.
People of Lafayette: Kate Kilmer
Holding the ball up, senior Matheus Gasparino takes on his Parkway Central defender. Gasparino scored a goal against the Colts in the Lancers 2-1 win Sept. 19.
Lancers win Homecoming Game, soccer keeps two clean sheets
Attacking at the near post, senior Allie Chanski tries to squeeze the ball past the Eureka goalie. The Lady Lancers won their Battle of 109 matchup 6-0.
Girls cross country wins meet, softball falls in championship game
Embracing each other, seniors Daxton Shawke and goalkeeper Jack Burkhardt celebrate their win against Timberland. In the win, the Lancers had to go to penalty kicks to settle the score,
Soccer wins in penalty kicks, volleyball stays undefeated and dominant
Locking arms with her Ladue defender, senior Olivia Williams competes for the ball. Williams is leading the St. Louis area in goals with eight.
Senior leads in field hockey goals, soccer wins in overtime
Junior Ethan Tran serves the ball in a game against Seckman High School on April 6. They swept Seckman 3-0, with Tran leading the team in aces and serves. Overall, the Lancers placed second in the State Championship last season.
Boys volleyball becomes official sanctioned sport
Containing 14 tracks, Autumn Variations explores various emotions and experiences. Ed Sheeran released Autumn Variations on Sept. 29, 2023.
Ed Sheeran’s Autumn Variations album offers diverse topics, tones
The legislation being introduced in Missouri and throughout the US demonizes the LGBTQ+ community. By attending drag shows and other events hosted by members of the LGBTQ+ community, it shows support and validates their experiences.
Restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights ostracize queer teens
Several students have started taking an alternative route, Eatherton Road, on their way to school each morning. Based on an experiment, Eatherton turned out to be the more successful route.
What road is faster: Old Eatherton Road or 109?
While Missouris government aims to allow citizens to carry firearms, the federal court requires states to have proper gun regulation because of the violence caused by them. The current laws that are in place are not enough.
Legislative gun protection puts lives in danger
StuPub reporter Zosia Paciorek stands by the Stifel Theatre on Feb 18, 2022 after watching the incredible Shen Yun performance
Entering the realm of Shen Yun is a delightful experience
Wildwood Farmers Market coming to a close Oct. 7
During Open House, senior class president Blake Klosterman gives a speech. The new LPAC group will be replacing class executive boards. This year, the senior executive board will remain, but they will be the last executive board group.
New Lafayette Principal’s Advisory Committee to replace class officer positions
The College and Counseling room at Lafayette keeps a bulletin board full of job flyers for students to be exposed to summer opportunities.
Business teacher, counselor discuss importance of summer jobs for teenagers
Brothers Paul and Jack Tobin went to the special Olympics as buddies to help their younger brother John Henry compete.
2023 Special Olympics builds connection with athletes, community
Juniors Sebastien Gardet and Isaac Jovcevski line up to serve. Pickleball Club started at beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
New Pickleball Club invites students to bond through competition
Freshman Emi Limon competes in the 2022 World Kickboxing and Karate Union Championship in Wales. Even though Limon has only been doing karate for three years, he won four medals at the October competition— a gold medals in Weapons with Music and Korean Forms, a silver medal in Hardstyle Forms and a bronze medal in Weapons with no Music.
Kicking the competition
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.
What’s In a Name?
Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.
Sophomore begins journey into future rap career
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Freshman Akiko Field poses for a picture with her cousins in front of a restaurant in Japan.
Listen In: Student experienced cultural shifts with Japanese-American family, move to America
At Magnolia Flavor House, a Filipino ice cream shop, sophomore Chris Songco eats ice cream. Although his family hasn’t been able to go recently, Songco has been to the Philippines multiple times to visit family, including when he was seven.
Listen In: Asian American, Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture
As part of the curriculum for several language arts classes, students are checked out a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Since the author wrote the main character in the book to be autistic, reading it can be a way to understand what having autism is like.
Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance
To recognize Black History Month, the library created a display of diverse books. Reading books with diverse characters can be a way to widen perspectives.
Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month
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Proposition 3 to increase capital funds

Proposition 3 to increase capital funds

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff
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, News Staff
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, News Staff
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, News Staff
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, News Staff
March 31, 2023
Rising above her defender, sophomore Taylor Naina shoots a contested jumper. Naina was the teams 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, News Staff
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 Ive gotten progressively better very quick, Engle said.

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

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff
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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