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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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Holding out his arm, Class of 2022 graduate Gavin Krone volunteers at the Soccer Swift Kick stand. All proceeds from the Winter Carnival go to the Freshman Class.

[Photo] Winter Carnival returns from three-year hiatus

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
January 17, 2023
An athlete runs at the 2019 Special Olympics. After a three year hiatus, the events are returning to Lafayette.

[Photo] Special Olympics return to Lafayette for first time since 2019

Max Hartsfield, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
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In a match against Eureka in January 2020, junior Lindsey Lohr competes in a swim meet against Eureka High School. Girls swimming and diving is the only low frequency contact winter sport, and players are required to wear their mask unless they are swimming in the pool.

[Photo] Young team works to improve on last year’s State finish

Sophia Scheller
December 2, 2020
Balloons fall in celebration as guitar teacher Traci Bolton is announced the 2019-2020 school year Teacher of the Year (TOY). Nominations for TOY are due on Nov. 20 at midnight for the 2020-2021 school year.

[Photo] Teacher of the Year nominations close soon; committee encourages students to participate in selection process

November 19, 2020
During former Latin teacher Emelia Osborne's Latin class, senior Brigid Ogle works on a breakout box project with the help of Osborne.

[Photo] Latin program discontinued at LHS due to low enrollment, inability to hire certified instructor

October 27, 2020
Several Lafayette students joined a peaceful protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in O'Fallon on Monday, June 1.

[Photo] Graduates plan peaceful protest in support of Black Lives Matter movement

June 12, 2020
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[Photo] RCA 2020: Teacher of the Year

Chloe Baker
March 14, 2020
In the quarterfinal game against Marquette, Johnson skates toward Marquette territory as his teammates cheer him on. The Lancers will play Vianney for game two of the semifinals on Feb. 29.

[Photo] Lancer basketball program celebrates annual senior night

Sophia Wasson and Jack Weaver
February 24, 2020
Ben Coopmans, Class of 2021, leads the line at JROTC 9/11 ceremony on Sept. 11, 2019. This year, LHS will have their ceremony on Sept. 10 at 8 a.m.

[Photo] Five Questions with Ben Coopmans

Sophia Scheller
February 7, 2020
In a game against Oakville in Jan. 2020, senior Brynn Jefferies dribbles the ball past the defender. The Lady Lancers won the close match, 41-40. Already this season, the Lady Lancers have won their first game against Rockwood Summit.

[Photo] Weekly sports update: Jan. 20-Jan. 26

Sophia Wasson, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020
At the beginning of the Homecoming football game on Oct. 11, senior Antonio Cooper leads the Lancers onto the field. Cooper is a wide receiver and defensive back for the football team and runs sprints for the track team.

[Photo] Two Lancers involved in double shooting on Christmas Day

Kayla Carpenter
December 28, 2019
A home next to a Eureka creek experiences extreme flooding. Eureka has been known to experience extreme flooding with rain, and it was one of the reasons Rockwood School District experienced an inclement weather day on Aug. 26.

[Photo] Alarm over Carnegie Minute requirements halted as questions resolved

Hayden Cottrell
November 15, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion: Trigger warnings benefit mental health

Sophia Scheller
January 10, 2020
In a game against Parkway West, junior Morgan Isenberg prepares to spike a ball at Parkway's defense. The Lancers won in two sets.

[Photo] Weekly sports update Oct. 14-Oct. 20

Abby Stebner and Kennedy Willhite
October 21, 2019
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[Photo] Powder Puff plays on despite weather

Micah Bounds
October 18, 2019
During the male escadrille performance, senior Jalin Reese does a back tuck over Josh Hansen. His back tuck was one of two flips that was showcased in the dance.

[Photo] Powder Puff game occurred, despite obstacles

Abby Stebner and Hayden Cottrell
October 28, 2019
Senior Callie Harrison scores a run in Lafayette's 12-7 win over Lindbergh. Their record after the win is now 7-7.

Infielder Kaley Adzick gets ready to make a throw to record an out.

Senior Callie Harrison waits on first base after getting a hit. She has a .346 batting average so far this season.

Infielder Gina Beta

Catcher Kathryn Flowers catches the ball during Lafayette's game against Lindbergh.

Catcher Kathryn Flowers throws the ball back to the pitcher during Lafayette's game against Lindbergh.

Pitcher Laura Toenjes starts her windup to pitch the ball to the batter during Lafayette's game against Lindbergh. Toenjes recorded her second win of the season, despite Lindbergh's seven runs.

Another Lancer crosses home plate in a close play. The Lancers went on to win the game against the Lindbergh Flyers 12- 7.

Infielder Lexi Brewer swings at a pitch during Lafayette's 12-7 victory over the Lindbergh Flyers. She batted in three runs in this game.

[Photo] Varsity softball takes on Lindbergh, wins 12-7

October 7, 2019
Sophomore Kaley Adzick winds up to pitch against Seckman. Adzick struck-out four batters in the game.

[Photo] Weekly sports update: Sept. 16-Sept. 22

Morgan Vehige
September 23, 2019
Dribbling down the field during the April 8 girls soccer game against Francis Howell, sophomore Brynn Jeffries avoids Viking defenders. Jeffries had one assist in the Lancer's 3-1 win.

[Photo] Girls Soccer

May 24, 2019
While preparing for a golf match, senior Max Kreikemeier attempts to get our of a sand trap.

[Photo] Boys Golf

April 2, 2020
In a game against Francis Howell freshman Rylee Howard looks to dribble around a defender.

[Photo] The freshman phenomenon

Morgan Vehige
May 13, 2019
Rylee Howard pushes past the Francis Howell defense in order to move the ball down into the attacking area. The Lancers beat Howell 3-1 on April 8.

[Photo] Girls Soccer

April 2, 2020
During a game against Lee's Summit West, senior Anna Reynolds cradles the ball and looks down the field. Reynolds currently has 23 goals on the season.

[Photo] Weekly Sports Update: April 8-April 14

Morgan Vehige
April 16, 2019
Running up the field in the April 6 game against Lees Summit West, senior Katherine Goddin looks to pass the ball. In the win 11-3, Goddin scored 8 goals to become the leading scorer in the St. Louis area with 37 goals and 47 points.

[Photo] Weekly Sports Update: March 31-April 7

Carson Luther and Kayla Carpenter
April 9, 2019
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[Photo] APA 2019: Military Honors

Sam Knutson
April 5, 2019
During the March 26 girls water polo game, sophomore Sophie Arceneaux looks to pass to a teammate down the pool.

[Photo] Water polo

April 2, 2020
Each year, Student Council hosts a blood drive in the back gym of Lafayette. This year, it will occur on Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

[Photo] Student Council, Red Cross partner for annual blood drive

Colin Swan
February 5, 2019
Take a look at how Lafayette orchestra is run and the students involved in the program.

[Photo] Lafayette Orchestra

Emily Budde
February 4, 2019
During the Jan. 17 ice hockey game against O Fallon, junior Jack Chubb avoids two O Fallon defenders. The Lancers defeated the Panthers 9-1, and Chubb had one assist.

[Photo] Weekly sports update: Jan. 20-Jan. 27

Carson Luther
February 1, 2019
Skaggs and

[Photo] Skaggs takes center stage in plays around St. Louis

Hayden Cottrell
January 24, 2019
In preparation for the upcoming Fall Play, actors perform a scene of Out of the Frying Pan on stage.

[Photo] LTC performs Out of the Frying Pan

Jack Weaver and Ryan Post
October 18, 2018
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[Photo] Weekly sports update: Oct. 7-Oct. 14

Kayla Carpenter
October 15, 2018
During a game against Northwest, juniors Allison Beaton and Fiona Lazzaretti attempt to block a hit. The Lady Lancers went on to win the match and the game in two sets. Beaton ended the game with two blocks and three kills.

Student opinions and idea are important to the Lafayette community, and we hope the new guest columns provide a new outlet.

[Photo] The Lancer Feed offers new guest column feature

Addie Watson
August 28, 2018
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