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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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All content by Seth Boester
This form was sent out along with the senior final exemption form. It includes information regarding graduation as well as finals.

Seniors begin last stretch before finals, graduation

Seth Boester, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2016
Humans of Lafayette: Meet Daniel Head

Humans of Lafayette: Meet Daniel Head

Seth Boester, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2016
Quiz: What movie world would you want to live in?

Quiz: What movie world would you want to live in?

Seth Boester, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2016
Fight to allow electronic marquee sign fails; city council ends school's efforts

Fight to allow electronic marquee sign fails; city council ends school’s efforts

Seth Boester, Editor In Chief
February 26, 2016
Mystery Solved: What happened to the lunch line smoothies?

Mystery Solved: What happened to the lunch line smoothies?

Seth Boester, Editor In Chief
January 28, 2016
Photo Opinion

Photo Opinion

Seth Boester, Editor In Chief
December 10, 2015
Senior Turkey Dance kicks off in time for Thanksgiving season

Senior Turkey Dance kicks off in time for Thanksgiving season

Seth Boester, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2015

Review – Avengers: Age of Ultron

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
May 18, 2015
Scales commits to Alabama

Scales commits to Alabama

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
April 21, 2015
Girls lacrosse rides by O'Fallon; remains undefeated

Girls lacrosse rides by O’Fallon; remains undefeated

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
April 2, 2015
Boys volleyball sets up for season opener

Boys volleyball sets up for season opener

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
March 24, 2015
Spring sports practices begin Monday

Spring sports practices begin Monday

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
March 2, 2015
Behrndt places second at State wrestling championship

Behrndt places second at State wrestling championship

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Varsity wrestling places third at Districts; qualifies nine for State

Varsity wrestling places third at Districts; qualifies nine for State

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
February 19, 2015
Varsity wrestling gears up for Districts

Varsity wrestling gears up for Districts

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
February 11, 2015
Varsity wrestling places third overall at Winnetonka

Varsity wrestling places third overall at Winnetonka

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
January 26, 2015
Varsity Wrestling remains undefeated in Duals

Varsity Wrestling remains undefeated in Duals

Seth Boester, Sports Editor
January 20, 2015
Boys cross country team wins State

Boys cross country team wins State

Seth Boester, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2014
Girls Volleyball wins State four years in a row

Girls Volleyball wins State four years in a row

Seth Boester, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2014
Lancers trounce Seckman, improve record to 11-5-1

Lancers trounce Seckman, improve record to 11-5-1

Seth Boester, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2014
Boys soccer nearing final stretch of season, looks to finish strong

Boys soccer nearing final stretch of season, looks to finish strong

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2014
Lancers lose to Mehlville, pass midway mark of season

Lancers lose to Mehlville, pass midway mark of season

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2014
Boys and Girls Cross Country set to compete at Rim Rock Farm Classic

Boys and Girls Cross Country set to compete at Rim Rock Farm Classic

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2014
Boys soccer set to square off against Northwest

Boys soccer set to square off against Northwest

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2014

Varsity boys soccer loses to Summit in tournament semis; hopes to win big against Eureka

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2014
Varsity boys soccer hopes to start off season strong

Varsity boys soccer hopes to start off season strong

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
August 22, 2014

Fall sports practices to begin on Aug. 4

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
August 3, 2014

Boys volleyball season ends in loss to Lindbergh

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2014

Girls lacrosse aims for mid season push

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2014

Girls soccer looks for strong start to season

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2014
A Topps trading card from math teacher Ken Willis' time in the NFL as a kicker for the Cowboys, Giants and Buccaneers.

Through These Halls: Willis recalls past career in NFL

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2014

Girls swimming recap: looking towards State

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2014

Lady Lancers basketball looks to beat Mustangs after 4-16 record

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2014

A season in review: Lancers Hockey Club

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2014

Varsity boys basketball practices, games affected by school cancellations

Seth Boester, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2014

Club Spotlight: Player’s Guild continues its Domination after school

Seth Boester, Guest Writer
October 28, 2013
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