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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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All content by Shwetha Sundarrajan

[Video] Teacher Appreciation Week 2018

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
May 14, 2018

[Video] A look into Undefined

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
March 18, 2018

[Video] APA: Bad Lip Reading Commercial

March 12, 2018
Academic Pep Assembly selectively favors students over others

Academic Pep Assembly selectively favors students over others

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
March 10, 2018
Amy Merriott's AP Human Geography class meets with Aparna Mehrotra, the niece of Dr. Kirti Mehrotra ,who works at UN Women. The group experienced technology issues and was not able to see Mehrotra.

Students get unique experience to interact with UN

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
March 2, 2018
Hudak runs an Instagram account called Melinas Mumblings, where she posts her "rape prevention" series, a collection of feminist poetry.

Last time I… Did Slam Poetry

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
January 30, 2018
Junior Michael Lu, a new member of All-State Orchestra., practices with the the Lafayette Symphonic Orchestra

Students named part of prestigious All-State Band and Orchestra

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
December 15, 2017

[Video] Walking the runway

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
December 9, 2017

[Video] Libraries in a new era

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
November 30, 2017
Shelia Jones is a parent volunteer who has been working at the school store for nine years. "I started working at the school store in 2008 when my oldest son was a freshman. I wanted to be apart of the school community, and I enjoy seeing the other students," Jones said.

Parents get involved with Lafayette activities

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
November 16, 2017

[Video] Printing on the big scale

October 20, 2017
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Finally, my mother, Anuradha Sundarrajan gets American citizenship on February 2017.

Being an immigrant in Trump’s America

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
October 13, 2017

[Video] Powder Puff 2017

October 10, 2017
Gutowski travels to Florida amidst Hurricane Irma aftermath

Gutowski travels to Florida amidst Hurricane Irma aftermath

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
September 22, 2017
Union Loafers & Bread Bakery serves a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Out & About: Union Loafers & Bread Bakery

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
August 31, 2017
Get the final exemption forms now at the respective grade level offices. Deadline is May 16 at 4 p.m.

Final exemption forms due May 16

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
May 11, 2017
Eureka High School's parking lot floods as water levels rise. Water has now made it through the sandbags.

AP exams postponed due to flooding

Shwetha Sundarrajan and Amisha Paul
May 3, 2017

Out and About: Menchies satisfies all sweet cravings

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
April 21, 2017
Performing alongside the Tuesday Night Rock Band, the Guitar Ensemble, Thursday and Friday Jam Bands and a special guest performance from The Lafayette Teacher Band will be on stage in the Theater on Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m.

Students to perform at Annual Guitar Festival

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
April 21, 2017
Principal Shaughnessy announces raffle winners at the annual Academic Pep Assembly.

Principal Shaughnessy to retire after 13 years at LHS

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Travis Bodell, and Jessie Cargill
April 11, 2017
Photography teacher starts international exchange project

Photography teacher starts international exchange project

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
March 30, 2017
Hot Links: 5 local tutoring resources for the ACT

Hot Links: 5 local tutoring resources for the ACT

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
March 23, 2017
Senior Sarah Fredrick (Violin) and Junior Autumn Greenlee (Viola) practice for their duet at Solo and Ensemble Festival this Saturday, March 4th.

Student musicians prepare for Solo and Ensemble Festival

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
March 4, 2017

Review: Moana topping box offices worldwide

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
December 15, 2016

Lancers collects over 25,000 cans during annual canned food drive

Shwetha Sundarrajan
December 13, 2016

Lady Lancer basketball holds fundraiser

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
November 18, 2016
Winter Guard hosts Zumbathon fundraiser

Winter Guard hosts Zumbathon fundraiser

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
November 4, 2016
BTS smashes records with third full length album

BTS smashes records with third full length album

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
October 24, 2016
Lafayette's Project Interface director Karrie Lehman poses by her room in the sophomore hallway.

Students get chance to experience internships through Project Interface

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
September 27, 2016
Two orchestra students earn spot in All National Honors Ensemble

Two orchestra students earn spot in All National Honors Ensemble

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
August 31, 2016
Florentine Crepe at Prasino. Photo Credits: Shwetha Sundarrajan

Out and About: Prasino

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
May 13, 2016
Last Time I... Performed in front of an audience

Last Time I… Performed in front of an audience

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
April 29, 2016
Student Choice Awards to be held March 31

Student Choice Awards to be held March 31

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
March 30, 2016
Local restaurants take over Commons

Local restaurants take over Commons

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
February 22, 2016
soap,foam

What kind of soap are you?

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
February 12, 2016
DIY: Coconut Fudge

DIY: Coconut Fudge

Shwetha Sundarrajan
January 26, 2016
Passing of student inspires fundraising, memorial game

Passing of student inspires fundraising, memorial game

Shwetha Sundarrajan, Reporter
January 21, 2016
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