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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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Theo Koury, Reporter

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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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