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Because there were no applicants for the open study hall position, In-School Suspension teacher Dale Walker has been supervising the study hall room each day since the beginning of the year, and Student Restore Program teacher Whitney Ralph is supervising students in ISS. “It’s temporary. They’re looking for a permanent teacher to fill in, so they had me move here to have a constant person,” Walker said.
Living with less
To recognize the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, junior Vedika Kumar leads a line of ROTC cadets in the annual Patriot Day Ceremony on Sept. 9. Coordinating the event is one of the community service projects performed by ROTC members.
Hovering just above ground
Phil Milligan speaks against Jessica Clarks comments during Patron Comments at the Sept. 1 Board meeting. Milligan was a band teacher at Lafayette for 11 years before he became an elementary school principal. He strongly opposed Clarks remarks. Shame on you, he said towards her.
At Sept. 1 meeting, community patrons react to controversy surrounding BOE member’s comments
At the Sept. 1 Board of Education meeting, Jessica Clark listens to patron comments. Most patrons spoke about comments Clark made at a Real Talk Radio event on Aug. 23.
School board takes action to address recent controversy
Hall passes at Lafayette are now color-coordinated based on classroom location and the closest corresponding bathroom. The decision was made in response to students roaming the halls after asking to go to the bathroom.
Bathroom hall passes, guest check-in implemented as new security procedures
The Lafayette Lancers head south down Highway 109 for this year’s Battle of 109 against the Eureka Wildcats on Oct. 7. Lafayette fell to Eureka 35-14, in the Catpound during last year’s match-up. When the Lancers travel to EHS this year, they will be looking to gain some ground in the annual event, where the Wildcats have a 9-4 advantage. Seniors Baylor Adamovsky and Braden Kladney both scored in last year’s contest and junior Zae Jones led the returning offense in rushing and passing yards. With the rest of the varsity squad, they are working to be ready to face the Wildcats on their turf in hopes of spoiling an EHS Homecoming game. The Superfans will also do their part off the field to get Lancer fans to fill the visitor stands for the 7 p.m. kick-off.
Lancer vs. Wildcat football takes game to new level
During a swim meet against Francis Howell Central, junior Caleb Warner performs the butterfly stroke. Warner placed 3rd in state last year for 100 meter breaststroke.
Boys swim hopes to improve during current season
In a match again Ladue on Sept. 1, tennis captain and senior Saanvi Gudreddi follows through on a volley. Gudreddi is looking forward to getting closer with the new members on the team and has a goal to have a better attitude towards losses this season.
Girls varsity tennis bounces into season
In the 4x800 relay, juniors Grace Tyson, Natalie Barnard and freshman Avery Brown and Lauren Pauls get first place.
4X800 relay with Tyson, Brown, Pauls, Barnard take State Champs
Junior Kennedy Bryce attempts to get the ball into the goal against Cor Jessuit May 20. The Lancers ended with a overall season record of 18-4-1.
Girls lacrosse advance to Elite Eight in playoffs, track and field sectionals postponed
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was extremely disappointing.
Review: Despite being magic-centered, ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ epically fails to capture Marvel “magic”
@stlactivists posted on Instagram to try and get students from different schools to wear red. According to the post, a student sent this to the account as part of something they were doing for their school.
Blog: Today I took a stand
The summer before my freshman year, my family took a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. My dad (far left) and I’s favorite stop was the Star Wars section of Universal Studios, where we met different Star Wars characters, including Chewbacca.
I am a Jedi, like my father before me
Heartstopper, originally written by Alice Oseman, comes to life from a comic to a tv series. On May 1, Heartstopper received a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Review: ‘Heartstopper’ shows struggle of labeling sexualities
“Turning Red” was released on Disney+ on March 11, 2022. The movie followed a 13-year-old girl navigating the changes she is experiencing while growing up.
Review: ‘Turning Red’ perfectly portrays the struggles of being a teenager in today’s world
Tykes on Trykes organization gives area children with special needs the chance to ride
Tykes on Trykes organization gives area children with special needs the chance to ride
eSports compete at Nationals Tournament
eSports compete at Nationals Tournament
With nobody else in sight, sophomore Grace Tyson runs across the finish line in the two-mile run. Her time was 10:51 seconds, with the next best finisher being sophomore Elissa Barnard with a time of 11:21.
Tyson devotes time, dedication to put best foot forward at State this year
Lafayette holds first ever collaborative Fine Arts Festival
Lafayette holds first ever collaborative Fine Arts Festival
Artist Highlights: Abbey Grey and Davis Dunn
Artist Highlights: Abbey Grey and Davis Dunn
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
Language arts teacher book recommendations
Best shopping websites
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
College and Career counselors Alex Dusenberry and Sarah Hicks speak about what they do at their office and how they can help seniors decide which college option benefits them the most. The seniors met during AcLab on Aug. 26 to learn information about the upcoming school year.
Listen In: Traditional vs. non-traditional college options
Halloweens originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and formally became introduced in the United States in the mid 1800s, according to the History website.
Listen In: Halloween brings friends, families closer together
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Senior Faith Cole pins her opponent in a wrestling match. Cole has been the State champion for all four years of her high school career.

[Photo] On her way to the Olympics, four State championships is just a pit stop: Faith Cole

May 9, 2022
Lane prepares to engage in a friendly skirmish during a wrestling practice in Nov. 2020. Lane would go on to win a District championship and take third place in the 120-pound weight class in the Class 4 Sectional Tournament in Feb. 2021.

[Photo] 2021 District champion wrestler steps aside due to injury

April 19, 2022
Senior Faith Cole wrestles during a match in the 2021 MSHSAA girls wrestling State Championships, where she won a third straight State Championship. In the 2022 MSHSAA girls wrestling State Championships, Cole won a record-setting fourth straight State championship. Overall, the varsity girls wrestling team has gained a top ten result at each State Championship since the 2018-19 season.

[Photo] Cole, Hagan win State titles in wrestling, girls swimming and diving places ninth in State

February 22, 2022
On May 20, the girls soccer team won the District Championship.

Kinner’s OT goal brings girls soccer its first District Championship since 2011

May 24, 2021
The class of 2020 celebrates with streamers after their graduation ceremony commences. Last years graduation was held at the same venue as this years, the Power Plex, and similarly had people watch from their cars. In years past, the graduation ceremonies have taken place on the football field, with spectators watching from the bleachers, but the new format was devised in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Classroom Fixer Upper

May 18, 2021
During the Lafayette Invitational track meet, sophomore Melissa White runs in a relay event.

Rain fails to dampen events at LHS Invitational at end of April

May 2, 2021
In the State finals, junior Faith Cole holds her opponent down. After this final match Cole won her third straight State title.

[Photo] Winter sports comes to an end; Spring sports make long-awaited return to action

March 30, 2021
Current Rockwood Superintendent Mark Miles begins the school board meeting on Aug. 6, 2020. During the meeting the board decided that Rockwood would proceed with a all-virtual start to the 2020-2021 school year.

Seven candidates file for School Board positions, will also participate in forum

February 26, 2021
In the last home dual of the regular season, senior Evan Boren takes on Kaden Hart from Francis Howell Central with a 3-2 final score going to Hart.

[Photo] Boys wrestling heads to Sectionals in hopes of earning spots in State Tournament

February 26, 2021
Senior Evan Boren gets into position to start his match. The Lancers finished first at Districts.

[Photo] Boys wrestling wins Districts; girls swimming and diving wraps up season with 7th place at State

February 22, 2021
The outside of Fitzs on a rainy day in the city

Out and About: How to spend your afternoon in the Delmar Loop

February 11, 2021
Junior Drew Doehring flips his opponent through the air in a match at the Quad they participated in on New Years Eve. They won the Quad, and now their record sits at 31-1 as they head into Districts.

[Photo] COVID-19 goes head-to-head with playoff season

February 9, 2021
In a game against the Kirkwood Pioneers, junior Shane Robinson skates past a defensemen to get up the ice. Robinson, along with the rest of the Lancers, won their first quarterfinal game against Francis Howell 6-3, and play them again on Feb. 8.

[Photo] Girls wrestling takes 2nd at Districts, advances six to Sectionals; Lancer hockey takes first round of quarterfinals

February 8, 2021
Junior Faith Cole takes down her opponent at the Wenztville Holt Quad earlier in the season. Cole helped lead the team to a second place plaque at the Kansas City Duals on Jan. 15.

[Photo] Boys basketball breaks seven-game losing streak; Lancer wrestling places second at KC duals

January 25, 2021
The Lancers pose after winning the Silver Skate game against Marquette on Dec. 31. It was their first win in the annual event against the Mustangs in six years.

After six year drought, hockey returns Silver Skate trophy to Lancers

January 9, 2021
The holidays are quite the hot spot for the music industry. From replaying holiday classics to modern artists covering those classics, the holidays are a time to be brought together by music.

[Photo] Press play on the holiday

December 23, 2020
Junior Tommy Hagan works to get back points by doing a power half on his opponent. Hagan went on to win the Francis Howell North tournament in his weight class. The Lancers also won the whole tournament, beating a few other teams with a total of 210.5 points.

[Photo] Boys, girls basketball extend win streaks, boys wrestling remains undefeated

December 14, 2020
In a scrimmage against one of his teammates, junior Jack McDonald battles to keep his opponent down. McDonald won his first match of the season against Timberland, and the team won 68-12.

[Photo] Winter sports begin season; Lancer wrestling goes undefeated

December 7, 2020
During a boys basketball practice, the team watches film in the Main Gym. All winter teams are required to wear masks while practicing and playing due to new St. Louis County regulations for youth sports.

Six winter sports begin season competitions with virus precautions in place

December 2, 2020
Senior Ryan Duggan races down the side of the rink with the puck against a Marquette defender in a pre-season game. The Lancers won their first regular season game against Kirkwood High School, 4-2, and will play DeSmet on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Hockey’s strong pre-season play gives hint to what’s in store for opponents

December 2, 2020
During practice, senior Na’zir Dent takes down junior Max Doehring. Dent took down Doehring in a challenge match for a spot on the varsity lineup. Dent will compete in the 152 pound weight class in the first duel of the season at Timberland on Dec. 1.

Wrestlers battle for place on mat

December 2, 2020
Updated Missouri State High School Activities Association rules state that wrestlers, like two time State Champion junior Faith Cole, are no longer permitted to wrestle the boys in duel meets. Though there is this setback, Head Coach Bernice Blanco still expects Cole to go far in her wrestling career this year.

Lady Lancers return several top competitors from last season

December 2, 2020
“Social Host Ordinances are an evidence-based strategy for reducing underages access to alcohol. It works best if all the cities in an area have one and that the local police enforce it and that parents and adults know about the ordinance. If its the standard everywhere, well see underage access to alcohol go down,” Lilli Schliesser, Project Coordinator for CPP said.

[Photo] Ellisville passes social hosting ordinance to address underage drinking

November 22, 2020
The only parent that spoke in favor of keeping all kids online speaks at the Rockwood BOE meeting over the summer. She pointed out how she had stayed home up until that point and expressed how other parents felt that didnt want to risk their health to speak at the board meeting.

Opinion: Return to in-person learning does nothing but put others at risk

November 14, 2020
Members of press as well as others in attendance listen to some of the events speakers who spoke about hope for the country and also encouraged unity.

St. Louis demonstrators celebrate election results hours after former Vice President Joe Biden declared winner in 2020 election

November 12, 2020
In a game against Ladue High School, senior Mitchel Hoffman runs over a defender. The Lancers won the game 44-38, and Hoffman had 138 rushing yards.

[Photo] Girls cross country wins State competition; other Lancer teams finish seasons

November 10, 2020
After Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election, defeating incumbent Donald Trump, activists in St. Louis gathered around one hundred people to celebrate Bidens victory, while making sure that Trump leaves office and concedes. We voted him out, now we need to see him out, one speaker at the event said.

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On Oct. 21, St. Louis County voters line up outside of the St. Louis County Board of Elections in order to cast their absentee ballot. Along with the ability to cast their ballot in person, voters also had the option to drop off absentee ballots.

[Photo] LHS seniors join what is expected to be record turnout for young voters in 2020 election

November 2, 2020
After the Oct. 27 victory against the Eureka Wildcats, the Lancers run into a group hug to celebrate their win.

Lancers shut down Wildcats in District semifinal game

October 29, 2020
At the end of her final home game for the Lancers, senior Morgan Isenberg hugs a teammate. The Lancers beat Seckman in four sets.

Blog: Lady Lancer volleyball greatly enhanced my high school experience and it could do the same for you

October 27, 2020
Senior Jenny Nguyen jumps up to set the ball in the Lancers game against Borgia on Oct. 13. This was the only game the team has lost this season, but they have the possibility to play them again should they make it deep into playoffs.

[Photo] Biermann earns another State medal; Lancer football beats Summit

October 26, 2020
Freshman Olivia Williams moves the ball down the field on Oct. 14 in the Lancers 2-0 loss to Villa Duchesne.

[Photo] Lancer teams enter final weeks of fall season

October 20, 2020
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Tommy Hagan sits in his isolation room, where he stayed after testing positive for coronavirus. For meals he said, I mostly snacked.

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Tommy Hagan sits in his isolation room, where he stayed after testing positive for coronavirus. For meals he said, I mostly snacked. Hagan has since recovered from the virus and is now participating in football and other activities.

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Senior quarterback Blake Micek gets ready to receive the snap.

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Senior Pernell Garner runs the ball in for a touchdown. He had three touchdowns in the win over Ladue.

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Bright breaks the tackle and runs over a Ladue player.

Football tops Ladue in first home game of season

October 12, 2020
In a scrimmage against other team members, junior Paige Borgmeyer sets up to hit while her teammates attempt to block her. The volleyball team won began their season this week, winning matches against Incarnate Word and Francis Howell.

[Photo] Field hockey, softball, volleyball begin seasons undefeated; boys, girls XC wins Fox Invitational

September 28, 2020
On book pick up day, Welcome Center receptionist Marie Millsaps helps students find the books that they need for the first quarter. A team of librarians, administrators and teachers all helped to hand out books on Aug. 26.

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During her 1st Hour AP Environmental Science class, Gretchen Whelan begins her Zoom session. Teachers have been working from the building unless they were given permission to work from home due to a special circumstance like a health condition.

[Photo] Elementary returns to in-person learning; RSD exploring ways to bring secondary students back safely

September 28, 2020
Junior Abby Reitz made her initial memories at the St. Louis Zoo as a young child. In high school, she has spent her time there as part of a volunteer program. In late October, the Emerson Childrens Zoo is closing permanently.

After celebrating 50th anniversary, St. Louis Children’s Zoo set to close in October

September 17, 2020
Juniors Sam Aven and Nikolas Malek run in a boys varsity cross country practice. Cross country for both boys and girls, along with boys swimming, girls golf and girls tennis, was recently cleared by St. Louis County to resume play.

[Photo] Sports regulations provoke strong reactions from Lafayette community

September 16, 2020
Left: In the capital city of Belarus, Minsk, Sasha walks down the street while showing me what the city looks like. Right: In early Sept. I showed Sasha what St. Charles historic main street looks like. I wanted to send her a photo that shows that our two different places have more in common then we realized, and this was the perfect photo for me to send that shows similar architecture.

Blog: Quarantine brought me closer to my national identity, for the better

September 14, 2020
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