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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
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
During the first Undefined practice of the year, Undefined captain, senior Keira Makalintal, plays an improv game. Makalintal and senior Luke Tipton became Undefined captains to develop their skills. “I prioritize experiences that are enriching for me,” Makalintal said.
New Undefined season premieres with two shows
After winning a trip to Florida, senior Josiah Hickman sits in a Blue Origin crew capsule. Hickman won his trip to Florida and Blue Origin by being named a finalist in Space for the Benefit of Earth Challenge.
Shooting for the stars
In a game against Lindbergh April 18, senior PJ Rogan was on the bump for the Lancers for four innings. While the Lancers lost this game, when they faced Lindbergh the next day, they won 17-3. Going into the May 27 State Quarterfinal game, they are 20-12-1 overall.
People of Lafayette: ambidextrous pitcher reaches State Quarterfinal
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
The Lancers face off against Marquettes defensive line In last years season opener. The Lancers lost 21-14 to the Mustangs.
Heat advisory changes activity schedules
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
When dyeing hair at home, its important to follow instructions. In a salon, it can be easier since theres less steps to follow on your own.
Dyeing to be different
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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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

Staff
May 31, 2022
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

Staff
May 23, 2022
Junior Sam Williams pitches against Eureka May 4. Williams pitched a complete game and the Lancers outhit Eureka with 10 hits compared to six hits. The Lancers ended the regular season with a record of 14-15.

Girls track and field wins District championship, boys baseball prepares for District quarterfinals

Staff
May 16, 2022
Sophomore Emily Derucki gets ready to pass the ball to a teammate. The Lancers have an overall season record of 14-3.

Girls lacrosse wins seven in a row, girls water polo wins first-ever game at State Tournament

Staff
May 10, 2022
Freshman Jake Behl looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during the Lancers game against Kirkwood April 26. The Lancers have had success against Kirkwood, with the Lancers having a 6-4 overall record against Kirkwood after the April 26 game.

Boys volleyball host Lafayette Tournament, girls track and field take second place at Eureka Invitational

Staff
May 2, 2022
Senior Aksheet Paralkar participates in a match against Marquette April 21. The Lancers now have a 14-15 overall record against Marquette and have a 1-5 record on the season.

Girls soccer has winning week, boys lacrosse continues winning streak

Staff
April 25, 2022
Varsity boys tennis head coach Mark McAllister speaks to team members during the Lancers match against Ladue. The Lancers have a 6-16 overall record against Ladue after their match on April 12.

Boys golf takes fourth place at Bulldog Battle, girls lacrosse prepare to face Rockwood Summit

Staff
April 18, 2022
Senior Nikolas Malek participates in a relay. The Lancers were largely successful during the relays of the Northwest Invitational, taking a top ten spot in all relay events.

Boys water polo beats Marquette in OT to take first at MICDS Tournament; boys LAX continues winning streak

Staff
April 11, 2022
Sophomore Kyle Kubasta attempts to hit the ball over the net during the Lancers game against Fox. Kubasta would have six aces and seven attack attempts as the Lancers swept Fox in three sets. April 5, 2022

Boys golf takes first at Seckman Invitational, boys lacrosse look to continue winning streak

Staff
April 5, 2022
Senior captain Shane Robinson attempts to gain control of the puck during a faceoff. The Lancers would end the night falling to Priory and taking second place overall.

Hockey falls in title game, basketball teams end seasons in Districts

Staff
March 7, 2022
Junior Logan Minton looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the Lancers game against Francis Howell Central on Feb. 22. So far, Minton has 202 points on the season.

Hockey moves on to Wickenheiser Cup finals, boys basketball wins game with buzzer-beater

Staff
February 28, 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.

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

Staff
February 22, 2022
Senior Ana McClellan looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the game against Parkway Central Feb. 8. McClellan scored 20 points during the 64-25 blowout.

Boys wrestling finishes second at Districts, girls swimming and diving preps for State

Staff
February 14, 2022
Senior Derriona Johnson wins her preliminary match against a Seckman opponent before finishing in third place overall at Districts. The Lady Lancers will head to State on Feb. 17 after finishing second out of 50 teams in District competition.

Girls wrestling places second in Districts, hockey inches closer to Wickenheiser Cup

Staff
February 8, 2022
Senior Lily Zehner (right) celebrates with freshman Aubrey Sinn (far right) after scoring in the Lady Lancers game against the Ladue Rams. Zehner scored six points during the game along with being two for two in free throw opportunities.

Girls swimming and diving captures crown in Springfield, boys wrestling takes Conference title

Staff
January 31, 2022
Junior Josh Dennis dribbles the ball during the Lancers game against the Lindbergh Flyers on Jan. 18. Dennis scored four points and had two rebounds.

Girls wrestling dominates at tournament, boys basketball wins back-to-back games

Staff
January 24, 2022
Senior Jordan Moulton swims during the Kirkwood Invitational Tournament. She was part of a team that included senior Lindsey Lohr, junior Maddie Prager and senior Rachel Warner that took eighth place in the 200-meter free relay.

Girls swimming takes second at Kirkwood Invitational, boys wrestling notches another tournament win

Staff
January 18, 2022
At the Fred Ross Invitational, junior Jayla Jones looks to pin her opponent from Jackson High School. Jones placed first in her weight class in the tournament, contributing to the teams third place overall finish.

Wrestlers host Fred Ross Invitational with boys taking first, girls taking third overall

Staff
January 10, 2022
Senior Tommy Hagan faces off against a Lindbergh wrestler on Dec. 15. The Lancers continued their undefeated streak, winning against Lindbergh 68-6. This week, Hagan placed first in his weight class in the Red Schmitt Holiday Tournament in Granite City and the Lancers finished third overall.

Hockey keeps Silver Skate trophy, boys wrestling takes third place ahead of Lafayette tournament

Staff
January 3, 2022
Swimming against Lindbergh on Dec. 14, junior Elizabeth Tyson competes in the breaststroke. In the meet, the Lady Lancers picked up a 140-48 win.

Girls swimming has undefeated week, girls basketball continues its winning streak

Staff
December 20, 2021
During the game against Francis Howell, junior Destiny Polk prepares to steal the ball from her opponent. As a defensive player, Polk has a total of 14 turnovers so far this season.

Boys basketball takes victory in final seconds against Francis Howell, wrestling continues to dominate competition

Staff
December 13, 2021
Senior Nathaniel Orf works his way up the ice against District rival Marquette High School on Nov. 24. This week, the Lancers tied SLUH 3-3 on Nov. 30, and lost to Fort Zumwalt West, 6-1, on Dec. 4.

Winter teams kick off seasons

Staff
December 6, 2021
Freshman Jackson Tenny prepares to dive at a meet against Marquette on Oct. 12. The team placed 14th overall in the Missouri Class 2 State Championships.

Boys swim finishes out season at State; Lancer hockey plays four games

Staff
November 17, 2021
Junior Grace Tyson competes in Districts for Lafayette on Oct. 30, where they placed third overall. Tyson took second place in the meet with a time of 18:39.71 on the long courses.

Girls cross country ends season with State Champion, hockey dominates first game

Staff
November 8, 2021
During their game on Oct. 22 against Pattonville, junior Aiden Gjorgjevski passes the ball to his teammate. The Lancers won 4-1 and are heading into Districts seeded fourth.

Football advances to second round of Districts, girls volleyball ends season in Sectionals

Staff
November 1, 2021
Sophomore Audrey Savacool looks to serve the ball during the teams Pink Game on Oct. 14 against Eureka High School. On Oct. 25, girls volleyball will take on Borgia in Districts.

Field hockey dethrones Lindbergh to advance to State Quarterfinals; boys swim defeats Eureka on Senior Night

Staff
October 25, 2021
During field hockeys last regular season game and their Teacher Appreciation Night against Nerinx Hall, senior defender Ansley Hails gets control of the ball to make a pass up field. The girls won, 1-0, putting their record at 12-9-1.

Esports, boys soccer, football take undefeated weeks; softball, field hockey finish regular season

Staff
October 18, 2021
Senior Page Borgmeyer rallies her teammates during a game against St. Jospehs Academy on Sept. 28. Borgmeyer and the team won that game, as well as all their games since, culminating in eleven consecutive victories.

Girls tennis team becomes District champions, girls volleyball continues winning streak

Staff
October 11, 2021
At Districts for girls tennis, senior Thrisha Kosaraju volleys back the ball to her opponents. Kosaraju and her opponent junior Saanvi Gudreddi won in their doubles match and are now headed to the State Tournament in Springfield, Missouri.

Girls golf wins Conference Championships, girls volleyball wins two games

Staff
October 4, 2021
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