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Long overdue, the Lafayette parking lot underwent a complete makeover this past summer. Improvements to the parking lot were just one of the $23 million worth of projects the district conducted this past summer, done through Prop 3 funding.
Prop 3’s role in summer projects across the district
Missouri Senate Bill 68 prohibits the use of personal electronic devices throughout the school day for students in all Missouri public schools.
Missouri bill prompts Rockwoods no phone policy
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.
Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation
To avoid a sack, senior quarterback Brady Micek rushes out of the pocket, making a positive play. Micek led Lafayette to win over rivals Eureka in the Battle of 109 with his 241 passing yards and 80 rushing yards.
Lancer defense forces five takeaways as Lafayette wins the Battle of 109
With her hand in the air, junior batter Sidney Vogt gets ready to high five her coach on a run to home-plate. Vogt hit a grand slam this game to lead the Lancers to a 16-1 blowout against St. Joe, Sept. 2.
September female athlete of the month: Sidney Vogt
During the Battle of 109, senior center defender TJ Bender dribbles down the field. Bender led his team to squeeze out a 3-2 win against the Wildcats.
September male athlete of the month: TJ Bender
To avoid a sack, senior quarterback Brady Micek escapes the pocket and rushes downfield. Micek threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns, as Lafayette beat Parkway Central, 55-0.
Lancer defense gets their third shutout of the season
Running towards the end zone, senior wide reciever Terance Bills weaves his way past multiple Hawks on Friday, Sep. 5. Lafayette triumphed over Hazelwood Central, 49-0.
Lancers win big over the Hawks
The newest member on newspaper, senior Zach Diethelm, has just started his journey with the Lancer Feed but is already making strides in the publication. "I love student publications because the people are friendly, and it's a very fun, hands-on learning experience. I have liked learning writing, interviewing and research skills as part of the process," Diethelm said.
Meet The Staff: Zach Diethelm
To commemorate the opening of Crazy Bowls & Wraps, Gail and Keith Kitsis take a photo in their restaurant in 1999.
Teaching tastes better
Cars pass one muggy morning outside of Marquette High School, October 7, 2025
Hoax threats: a real issue in an age of uncertainty
Homework, early start times and extracurricular activities can make it hard for students to get a good night's rest. To help overcome this, the John Hopkins School of Medicine recommends adolescents keep a consistent bedtime even on the weekends and get rid of electronics an hour before bed for high quality sleep.
Hitting snooze
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
During warmups, running back Jacob Saylors reaches his arms out to catch the ball at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday, May 17. The Battlehawks pulled out a 29-28 win over the Stallions on Saturday.
Inside the Dome
All Varsity members, as well as the three JV members who came to support, pose in front of the Winter Guard International sign. Photo Contributed by Dawn Hagen.
The Final Catch
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
The newest member on newspaper, senior Zach Diethelm, has just started his journey with the Lancer Feed but is already making strides in the publication. "I love student publications because the people are friendly, and it's a very fun, hands-on learning experience. I have liked learning writing, interviewing and research skills as part of the process," Diethelm said.
Meet The Staff: Zach Diethelm
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Kirtley sisters wear dresses in support of STL Spark and Dressember in order to raise awareness about human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Kirtley family
STL Spark group stems from family connection
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.
Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation
In an attempt to gain yardage, senior quarterback Brady Micek hands the ball off to junior running back Cody Keen. Lafayette defeated McCluer High School 63-6 on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Lancers overpower Comets ahead of Battle of 109
Running towards the end zone, senior wide reciever Terance Bills weaves his way past multiple Hawks on Friday, Sep. 5. Lafayette triumphed over Hazelwood Central, 49-0.
Lancers win big over the Hawks
From left: Allison Mcwatters, Giorgia Giovannini, Lillian Glandt, Amelia Gauna, Emma Hagen. Front row: Amanda Qualley, Bethany Messenger.
Prom held at Ritz-Carlton for third consecutive year
At the basketball station, an athlete winds-up to dunk on the hoop. Athletes who made the basketball in the hoop were awarded candy.
Lancers participate in activities with their athletes for the annual Special Olympics
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
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, News Production Reporter

Junior Theo Koury is in his third year of reporting for The Lancer Feed. Along with being a sportswriter, Theo plays football for Lafayette. When he is not playing, watching or writing about football, you can find Theo at his friend’s house or on a long drive.

All content by Theo Koury
With her hand in the air, junior batter Sidney Vogt gets ready to high five her coach on a run to home-plate. Vogt hit a grand slam this game to lead the Lancers to a 16-1 blowout against St. Joe, Sept. 2.

September female athlete of the month: Sidney Vogt

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
October 1, 2025
During the Battle of 109, senior center defender TJ Bender dribbles down the field. Bender led his team to squeeze out a 3-2 win against the Wildcats.

September male athlete of the month: TJ Bender

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
October 1, 2025
Junior runners Kelly Archambeault and Alexis Sandberg and sophomore runner Marli Groenewald stand together before competing at the Gans Creek Invitational, Sept. 28, 2024. All three runners were mentioned as athletes to watch this season.

Girls cross country plans to take young team to postseason

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
September 4, 2025
Volleyball players celebrate after their state championship win against Ozark, Nov. 7, 2024.

Girls volleyball seeks to improve after previous state championship victory

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
September 4, 2025
On Aug. 20, 2024, junior running back Cody Keen drives the ball downfield against Parkway Central. The Lancers won 58-0.

Football team seeks state championship title with new head coach

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
September 2, 2025
On Nov. 2, 2024, sophomore Kanin Roseman dribbles against Parkway South defender. Roseman was mentioned as a key player to watch this year.

Boys soccer to seek district title with senior leadership

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
September 2, 2025
Missouri Senate Bill 68 prohibits the use of personal electronic devices throughout the school day for students in all Missouri public schools.

Missouri bill prompts Rockwoods no phone policy

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
August 19, 2025
Jogging on the field, senior Robby Preckel lines up before a play. Preckel played in the State semifinal game against Helias Catholic that ended in a 14-13 loss, Nov. 29.

2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Robby Preckel

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
May 23, 2025
In the Battle of 109, Carr went 2 for 4, scoring one run, as the Lancers beat the Wildcats 11-5. As a captain, Carr led Lafayette to their ninth State championship.

2025 Female Athlete of the Year: Abby Carr

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
May 23, 2025
During warmups, running back Jacob Saylors reaches his arms out to catch the ball at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday, May 17. The Battlehawks pulled out a 29-28 win over the Stallions on Saturday.

Inside the Dome

Theo Koury, Rishit Sohaney, and Darby Morel
May 21, 2025
Looking up, coach Boyd Manne talks to the football team during Lafayette's State quarterfinal win over Cardinal Ritter, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Lancers dethroned the defending State champions 30-18.

Leaving a Lancer legacy

Aidan Ring, Declan Phipps, Rishit Sohaney, and Theo Koury
May 16, 2025
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.

Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation

Zosia Paciorek, Theo Koury, Darby Morel, Rishit Sohaney, and Maddy Cox
May 14, 2025
From left: Allison Mcwatters, Giorgia Giovannini, Lillian Glandt, Amelia Gauna, Emma Hagen. Front row: Amanda Qualley, Bethany Messenger.

Prom held at Ritz-Carlton for third consecutive year

Theo Koury, Rishit Sohaney, and Maddy Cox
May 12, 2025
At St. Albans Golf Course, junior Austin Rinkenberger sets up to putt. Rinkenberger shot 4 under par to help Lafayette win by 18 strokes over Marquette.

April Male Athlete of the Month: Austin Rinkenberger

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
May 2, 2025
At the basketball station, an athlete winds-up to dunk on the hoop. Athletes who made the basketball in the hoop were awarded candy.

Lancers participate in activities with their athletes for the annual Special Olympics

Zosia Paciorek, Rishit Sohaney, Darby Morel, and Theo Koury
April 25, 2025
Junior guard Nolan Savoie dribbles down the court in the District final game against Marquette at Kirkwood High School, March 10, 2025. Savoie said that this game was one of his favorite sports moments this year.

March male athlete of the month: Nolan Savoie

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
April 2, 2025
Senior midfielder Carly Swan dribbles down the field in a game against Eureka, April 30, 2024. Swan was named All-District and All-Conference first team last season.

March female athlete of the month: Carly Swan

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
April 1, 2025
As he warms up, senior pitcher Landon Martin pitches to senior catcher Wyatt Wathen between innings.

No mercy at home

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
March 31, 2025
Sophomore runner Kelly Archambeault runs in a relay race at the District meet, May 18, 2025. Archambeault was mentioned as a key athlete to watch this season.

Girls track to utilize previous State qualifiers

Theo Koury, News Production Reporter
March 28, 2025
Senior hurdlers Carl King and Santino Stith compete in the District meet, May 18, 2024. King and Stith were mentioned as key athletes to watch this season.

Boys track and field athletes to compete for District title this season

Theo Koury and Rishit Sohaney
March 28, 2025
Seniors middle blocker Alex Griffon and outside hitter Mason Brown attempt a block in a game against Francis Howell Central, April 10, 2024. Brown and Griffon will be key players this season, according to head coach Ralph Whitney.

State champion boys volleyball team retains players, finds newcomers

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury
March 27, 2025
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, News Production 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, News Production 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, News Production 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, News Production 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, News Production 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, News Production 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, News Production 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, News Production 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
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