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Music teacher Andrew Reader leads Concert Band through the first piece of the night: "Fidelity March."
LHS Bands perform Festival pieces in concert
Shortly after winter break, Rockwood called off four out of five school days in one week. According to Chief Communications Officer Mary LaPak, the district has three remaining snow days allotted for this school year.
Piling Up the Snow Days
Junior, Zach Diethelm, performs for his peers during his lunch period. He started the concerts because his peers requested him to.
One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
Juniors Connor Kash and Owen Waeckerle at their booth, Washer Toss. They ended the day with 224 tickets.
Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
For this years Spring Musical, LTC is putting on the show, "Once Upon a Mattress" which is a re-telling of the classic fairytale, "The Princess and The Pea" with just a little twist to it.
LTC to perform Once Upon a Mattress for Spring Musical
Sophomore wrestler Carter Brown holds the leg of Willard wrestler Porter Talbot in the State semifinal match. This was a rematch of the Winnetonka final that Brown won to claim first place over Talbot in January.
Moving up the ranks
Senior utility Sreeram Manchikalapudi extends his arm to pass the ball. Manchikalapudi was noted a key player to watch this season by boys water polo head coach James Waeckerle.
Boys water polo shares players with Eureka, compete together with Final Four expectations
Following their 76-65 win over Marquette in the district final, the Lafayette boys basketball team celebrate with the trophy. The last time Lafayette were district champions was in 2017.
Micek leads boys basketball to District title
Senior Aaliyah Grammar ties up with Oak Park wrestler, Kendall Angelo in the 190 pound weight Class 2 State final match. The close contest went into double overtime with Grammar falling to Angelo and placing second.
Brown secures State Title, 11 wrestlers medal for boys and girls teams
Senior forward Mack Freeman carries the puck in the Battle of 109 hockey game against Eureka.
February Male Athlete of the Month: Mack Freeman
Sophomore wrestler Carter Brown holds the leg of Willard wrestler Porter Talbot in the State semifinal match. This was a rematch of the Winnetonka final that Brown won to claim first place over Talbot in January.
Moving up the ranks
When she was just in 7th Grade, junior Isabelle Albert's mom was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Her mom is now in remission, but Albert decided to raise $50,000 for cancer research and advocacy under the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help families navigate through such tough times.
Saving lives, one dollar at a time
To further their athletic and educational careers, the Preckel brothers both sign to a collegiate program. senior Jack Preckel will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to play football and compete in Track & Field. senior Robby Preckel signs to play football at Northwestern University.
Winter signing day sees eight athletes commit to variety of universities
Junior, Zach Diethelm, performs for his peers during his lunch period. He started the concerts because his peers requested him to.
One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
Juniors Connor Kash and Owen Waeckerle at their booth, Washer Toss. They ended the day with 224 tickets.
Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
People have mixed reactions on a Facebook reel by Fox2Now in response to the demonstration of the neo-Nazis, Oct. 5.
With national issues turning local, advocating for change is imperative
After picking up all the tennis balls on court, I decided to take pictures with the kids and their buddy.
Serving Smiles
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
Junior, Zach Diethelm, performs for his peers during his lunch period. He started the concerts because his peers requested him to.
One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
Juniors Connor Kash and Owen Waeckerle at their booth, Washer Toss. They ended the day with 224 tickets.
Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
For this years Spring Musical, LTC is putting on the show, "Once Upon a Mattress" which is a re-telling of the classic fairytale, "The Princess and The Pea" with just a little twist to it.
LTC to perform Once Upon a Mattress for Spring Musical
Community members browse items for sale during the Marketplace Craft Fair, from many available vendors.
Marketplace Craft Fair raises money for band, raises awareness for non-profits
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
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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Theo Koury

Theo Koury, Reporter

I enjoy being on Lafayette Student Publications because we are a family and we all push each other to be successful day after day.

Grade: Sophomore

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Hobbies: Anything football, music, friends and family.

Years on Staff: 2

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Sophomore wrestler Carter Brown holds the leg of Willard wrestler Porter Talbot in the State semifinal match. This was a rematch of the Winnetonka final that Brown won to claim first place over Talbot in January.

Moving up the ranks

Theo Koury, Reporter
March 13, 2025
Senior utility Sreeram Manchikalapudi extends his arm to pass the ball. Manchikalapudi was noted a key player to watch this season by boys water polo head coach James Waeckerle.

Boys water polo shares players with Eureka, compete together with Final Four expectations

Theo Koury and Darby Morel
March 12, 2025
Senior Aaliyah Grammar ties up with Oak Park wrestler, Kendall Angelo in the 190 pound weight Class 2 State final match. The close contest went into double overtime with Grammar falling to Angelo and placing second.

Brown secures State Title, 11 wrestlers medal for boys and girls teams

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
March 3, 2025
Senior forward Mack Freeman carries the puck in the Battle of 109 hockey game against Eureka.

February Male Athlete of the Month: Mack Freeman

Theo Koury, Rishit Sohaney, and Julia Dean
February 28, 2025
Senior Taylor Nania celebrates after scoring a free throw against Rockwood Summit. That score marked her 1000th high school career point. Before the game, Nania said scoring her 1000th point will be like a reward for all her hard work.

February Female Athlete of the Month: Taylor Nania

Rishit Sohaney, Theo Koury, and Julia Dean
February 28, 2025
Senior guard Taylor Nania poses with coaches after scoring 1000 career points. The Lancers won the game, 46-36, over the Falcons, Monday night.

Nania scores 1000 points, leads girls basketball team to win over Summit

Aidan Ring and Theo Koury
February 26, 2025
To further their athletic and educational careers, the Preckel brothers both sign to a collegiate program. senior Jack Preckel will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to play football and compete in Track & Field. senior Robby Preckel signs to play football at Northwestern University.

Winter signing day sees eight athletes commit to variety of universities

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
February 13, 2025
Junior guard Nolan Savoie dribbles around Marquette defender. The Lancers finished this game losing 42-61.

Boys basketball missing key players in loss to Marquette, girls overpowered by Mustangs

Theo Koury and Darby Morel
February 6, 2025
Senior guard Josh Pitney drives to the hoop in a Friday night game against Lindbergh. Lafayette lost this game to bring their record to 8-10.

Boys basketball team bested by Flyers in Friday night contest

Theo Koury and Declan Phipps
February 3, 2025
Senior wrestler Jeremiah Drake lifts opponent in the Lafayette "Fred Ross" Tournament. Drake won his match and finished first at the tournament.

January Male Athlete of the Month: Jeremiah Drake

Theo Koury, Rishit Sohaney, and Vedha Inampudi
January 31, 2025
Senior wrestler Aaliyah Grammer holds opponent on her back at the Lafayette "Fred Ross" Tournament. Grammer won her match and placed first in the tournament.

January Female Athlete of the Month: Aaliyah Grammer

Theo Koury, Rishit Sohaney, and Julia Dean
January 31, 2025
Lafayette skaters embrace after junior forward Addison Long's goal. This was Long's second goal of the night that propelled the Lancers to their 6-3 win, Friday.

Freeman, Long and Ross play key role in Lancer win on senior night

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
January 27, 2025
Luke Voit speaks on his first major league hit with moderator, Martin Kilcoyne, at Persimmon Woods Golf Club on Friday Jan. 10.

High School Dreams, Major League Reality

Darby Morel and Theo Koury
January 22, 2025
Sophomore guard Maria Golfo dribbles past Parkway Central defender. Golfo scored 10 points, Friday, against the Colts.

Girls basketball secures comeback win against Parkway Central, Boys dominate Parkway West

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
January 21, 2025
Senior Josh Pitney attempts to steal the ball from a Eureka player. The Lancers beat the Wildcats 51-49.

Boys basketball wins Battle of 109, Lancers take first at Fred Ross Invitational

Rishit Sohaney, Theo Koury, Darby Morel, and Declan Phipps
January 16, 2025
Hannah Henderson shrugs after a win against her Northwest opponent. This was Hendersons 118th win to break the girls wrestling program all-time wins record.

Girls wrestling program with new all-time wins leader, boys team victorious

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
December 13, 2024
At the Class 2 State tournament, senior Hannah Henderson celebrate after winning a match, Henderson finished 6th at State in her weight class.

Senior to step up, as Girls Wrestling aims for State

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
December 4, 2024
To perform a dive, senior Lucia Tenny steps on the board. Tenny finished in 3rd place at the State meet.

New girls swimming and diving coach looks to build strong program

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
December 4, 2024
Junior Brady Micek dribbles past Pattonville defender. Head coach Don Kreienkamp mentioned Micek as a player to watch this season.

New boys basketball head coach aspires to take “highly capable” team to District title

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
December 4, 2024
Hand on the mat, senior Aiden Schoen faces off against his Seckman opponent, Jan 6, 2024. Schoen placed 4th at State last year and is a player to watch in the upcoming season.

New transfer, State medalists hope to take boys wrestling team into post-season

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
December 3, 2024
Senior diver Jackson Tenny kicks out straight in the MSHSAA Class 1 boys State championship. Tenny placed 2nd overall in the competition.

November Athlete of the Month: Jackson Tenny

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
December 2, 2024
In the State semifinal, junior wide receiver Terance Bills rushes down the field. Bills scored Lafayette's lone touchdown of the game.

Missed Opportunities end Lancers season

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
December 2, 2024
Against Parkway West, junior short stop Riley Mulligan makes a play. Mulligan helped the Lancers win State after hitting a walk-off homerun. "I've been able to grow at the plate quite a bit, and I was able to step up big at the plate," Mulligan said.

November Female Athlete of the Month: Riley Mulligan

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
November 25, 2024
After an interception, senior linebacker Greg Robinson returns the ball. Robinson and the Lafayette defense made a big impact in the upset against Cardinal Ritter, Nov. 23.

Defense shows out as Lancers upset Lions

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 25, 2024
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

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 18, 2024
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

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 15, 2024
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

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 11, 2024
October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen

October Male Athlete of the Month: Ezekiel Hagen

Theo Koury, Reporter
November 7, 2024

Lafayette starts State competition with a dominant victory

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
November 4, 2024

Lancers win big over Patriots

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
November 4, 2024
October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber

October Female Athlete of the Month: Addy Surber

Theo Koury, Reporter
November 1, 2024
The Lancers hoist the District Championship trophy after their win against Eureka. The Battle of 109 resulted in a Lafayette win 3-1

Lancers win Districts over rival Wildcats

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 30, 2024
Lancers hoist the Mayor's Bowl Trophy after their win against against the Mustangs.

Lancers triumph in Mayor’s Bowl over Mustangs

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 28, 2024
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’

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 23, 2024
Running out of the backfield, senior running back Greg Robinson gains a few yards for the Lancers. Lafayette beat Lindbergh in a high scoring 42-28 game, Oct. 18.

Lancers fly to Victory over the Flyers

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 21, 2024
Sophomore batter Sidney Vogt attempts to bunt. This game was against Parkway West, Sept 10, 2024.

Softball prevails in close fight with Jackson 9-8

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 15, 2024
Senior setter Carly DeSarno sets the ball for senior middle blocker Kira Dufner.

Girls volleyball team falls to Parkway West on Senior Night

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 10, 2024
Rushing toward the endzone, junior Terrence Bills tries to stop a tackle. Bills finished the game with two touchdowns, as Lafayette won 55-0 against the McCluer,

Lancers win big on Homecoming against Comets

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 8, 2024
FACS teacher Erin Hagglund poses for a photo before her Homecoming at Eureka High School in 1999.

Homecoming Throwback: Erin Hagglund

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 3, 2024
Senior center midfielder Sam Kalish passes the ball in a game against Eureka on Sept, 17, 2024.

September Male Athlete of the Month: Sam Kalish

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
October 2, 2024
Playing outside hitter, senior Maya Witherspoon hits a kill against Oakville, Sept. 4, 2024. The Lancers would go on to win their first home game, 3-0. "Our goal as a team is win our third State Championship," Witherspoon said.

September Female Athlete of the Month: Maya Witherspoon

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
October 2, 2024
Language arts teacher Cat Hill (left) asks her best friend to a homecoming dance with a poster. The poster references songs from the musical, Heathers by Kevin Murphy.

Homecoming Throwback: Cat Hill

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 1, 2024
Linebacker Alex Behl takes an interception to the house for 6 points.

Lancers clinch 23-21 win at first home football game, first Kirkwood win since 2008

Theo Koury, Darby Morel, Ammu Lanka, and Maddie Roberts
September 18, 2024
At the LivingWord Church cross-country meet, Class of 2024, Jack Robeson runs through the race course. Robeson was the team's fastest runner last season, coming 5th in the State meet. "We lost a few good runners, but we have many new guys looking to step up and compete," Head Coach Sean O'Connor said.

Boys cross-country looks to make State with new runners

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
September 6, 2024
Sophomore Alexis Sandberg runs in the Festus Bowles Invitational, Sept. 16, 2023. Sandberg and sophomore Kelly Archambeault will be players to watch this season, according to Coach Harmon.

Despite losing key senior runners, girls cross-country expects to place higher at State meet

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 5, 2024
Senior Lila Dantuano swings at the Lindbergh Invitational, September 6, 2023.

Girls golf aims to improve this season, send more athletes to State Tournament

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 3, 2024
Senior Avery Brown dribbles down the field against Eureka, September 13, 2023. Last season, Brown was awarded with 3rd Team All-Metro and 1st Team All-Conference.

Field hockey prioritizes positive attitudes, aims for Rockwood Tournament win

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 3, 2024
Junior Mia Yin and sophomore Mary Sublette talk to each other during the State Tournament. As a double, Yin and Sublette placed 5th at State, October 21, 2023.

With one Champion last season, girls tennis hopes to send more athletes to State

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
September 3, 2024
To stop the opposition attack, junior TJ Bender plays the ball forward. Bender was a key player the Lancers 13-9 record last season. “I am very excited about this year because all of my teammates are like family to me,” he said.

Boys soccer looks to win district title for first time in 12 years

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
September 3, 2024
Senior Jack Behl leaves the pocket and runs the ball against Francis Howell November 3, 2023. Jack along with Seniors Robby Preckel, Alex Behl and Nate Hutchison will be players to watch this season, according to Head Coach Boyd Manne.

Football looks to senior leaders ahead of upcoming season

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
August 30, 2024
The infielders run to Sophomore Landon Matthews to celebrate after recording the final out of the Lancers' 4-2 Quarterfinals victory against Seckman on May 25. The team then advanced to the Final Four, their first trip since 2000.

Baseball makes State Final for first time in 24 years, loses by one point

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
June 4, 2024
Sophomore Landon Matthews celebrates the Lancers win against Seckman. Lafayette beat Seckman 4-2 for the State Quarterfinal game May 25.

Boys volleyball wins State Championship, boys, girls track place at State

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
May 28, 2024
Don Kreienkamp, Varsity baseball Assistant Coach, and Junior Michael Callahan walk together at the District Final game May 18. The Lancers won the game 3-1 and became District Champions.

Lafayette to welcome two new head coaches for 2024-2025 school year

Theo Koury, Reporter
May 24, 2024
Senior Dillion Cronin runs after receiving the baton in the 4x800-meter relay. The 4x800 team ran a 7:59.24 and finished 2nd place. They look to compete in the State Meet next weekend.

Baseball wins Districts, boys, girls track head to State

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
May 20, 2024
Senior Lucas Tran jumps to block Parkway West player. Tran has 30 blocks so far this season and he leads the team with 726 attacks.

Boys, girls track win at Districts, boys golf heads to State

Theo Koury, Rishit Sohaney, and Abby Scott
May 13, 2024
In the 5.5 square mile area that was being focused on, there was an average population density of 71.5 deer per square mile, with some places having up to 94.5 deer per square mile. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, across the state there is an average of 10-40 deer per square mile. After Wildwood's culling operation, roughly 54 deer were removed per square mile from the 5.5 mile area.

Deer overpopulation leads to action from Wildwood

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
May 13, 2024
Sophomore Chase Roeder hits against Lindbergh on April 17. The Lancers won the game 2-1.

Boys track wins meet, baseball goes undefeated this week

Theo Koury, Eshwar Murali, and Samantha Haney
April 22, 2024
Junior Conner McCown putts during the Webster Cup Invitational tournament. McCown placed 13th with a round of 77.

Boys volleyball undefeated, golf places 2nd and 3rd at tournaments

Eshwar Murali, Theo Koury, and Adwyta Chelikavada
April 17, 2024
After their Battle of 109 win March 28, Head Coach Jason Seidel gives a team talk. The Lancers beat the Wildcats 8-4.

New lacrosse coach seeks to maintain success of prior leadership, improve Lafayette standing

Theo Koury, Reporter
April 1, 2024
After their win against Eureka in the Battle of 109, seniors Cam Callaham and Sam Classen jump in celebration. The Lancers beat the Wildcats 8-4.

[Photo] Boys Volleyball, girls soccer start undefeated, boys lacrosse win Battle of 109

April 1, 2024
After sophomore Delaney McHale drew feathers in history class, their mom, Rockwood Valley counselor Jamie McGuire got them tattooed on her leg. The feathers don't have a large meaning to McHale but fit into McGuire's passion for birds.

Inked

Abby Scott and Theo Koury
March 8, 2024
Located on 1717 Sublette Ave, Fazio’s Bakery is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the St. Louis area since 1902 according to their website. This bakery sells a variety of baked goods, most notably their bread.

The Best Dessert I’ve Ever Eaten: Elizabeth Labit

Theo Koury, Reporter
February 26, 2024
Bringing his opponent down to the mat, senior Dylan Roth wraps his arms around a CBC wrestler during the MSHSAA District Tournament. Winning his 150th match, Roth finished 1st in Districts. Roth will be competing at State Feb. 23-24.

Boys wrestling wins District, hockey advances to Wickenheiser Cup semifinals

Eshwar Murali and Theo Koury
February 20, 2024
Senior Brianna Stitch donates blood on Jan. 27, 2023. STUCO's blood drive last year. ARC collected 81 pints of blood during last year's drive.

STUCO to host annual Blood Drive Jan. 26

Theo Koury, Reporter
January 24, 2024
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