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Between songs being performed, music teacher Brad Balog recognizes his students.
Lafayette Department of Fine Arts hosts Vox Solus & Jazz Ensemble concert
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
On Jan 7, a disasterous fire swept in and completly destroyed Class of ‘95 graduate, Neal Flesner's home. The image depicts the before and after effects of the fire.
‘I saw firsthand the devastation of our community’
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.
Fine Arts Festival to celebrate districtwide student achievement, feature performances from LHS musicians, actors
On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Lafayette students will be performing in the annual Guitar Festival featuring Tuesday Night Rock Band, Wednesday Jam Band, Monday Jam Band, AcLab Country Club and Guitar Ensemble. Admission is free.
Students to perform in annual Guitar Festival
After a shot from a 'Ville attacker, sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Schott makes the save. Lafayette-Eureka defeated Mehlville-Oakville 9-4 on Thursday, Apr. 24.
Ramsey shows out on Senior Night, as the Lancercats take down The ‘Ville
Sliding into third base, senior centerfielder Michael Callahan moves into scoring position during their 11-5 loss to Rockwood Summit April 15. The Lancers lost both games in their series with the Falcons.
Baseball outscored by Summit in conference matchup
Before throwing the ball to a teammate, senior goalkeeper Beck Henderson holds the ball to slow the pace of the game. Henderson has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate soccer for i2i Academy at Leeds Beckett University in England.
Kickin’ it in England
With ball in hand, catcher TJ Bender attempts to tag out a Eureka runner. Bender played in both rivalry games against Eureka this week.
Lafayette baseball splits series with rivals
The Lafayette girls soccer team celebrates Addison Keen's winning penalty against Eureka. The Lancers won the Battle of 109 5-3 on penalties on Tuesday, Apr. 8.
Keen and Vogt play key role in nail biting win over Eureka
Before throwing the ball to a teammate, senior goalkeeper Beck Henderson holds the ball to slow the pace of the game. Henderson has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate soccer for i2i Academy at Leeds Beckett University in England.
Kickin’ it in England
On Jan 7, a disasterous fire swept in and completly destroyed Class of ‘95 graduate, Neal Flesner's home. The image depicts the before and after effects of the fire.
‘I saw firsthand the devastation of our community’
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.
Fine Arts Festival to celebrate districtwide student achievement, feature performances from LHS musicians, actors
On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Lafayette students will be performing in the annual Guitar Festival featuring Tuesday Night Rock Band, Wednesday Jam Band, Monday Jam Band, AcLab Country Club and Guitar Ensemble. Admission is free.
Students to perform in annual Guitar Festival
After being inspired by a challenge between two magicians in the 1900's, Class of ‘07 alumni John Kinney hosts a show for 52 audience members titled '1885.'
It’s Magic!
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
CARTOON: The evolution of the first day of school
CARTOON: The evolution of the first day of school
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
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
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
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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Between songs being performed, music teacher Brad Balog recognizes his students.

Lafayette Department of Fine Arts hosts Vox Solus & Jazz Ensemble concert

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
15 hours ago
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
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.

Fine Arts Festival to celebrate districtwide student achievement, feature performances from LHS musicians, actors

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
April 10, 2025
On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Lafayette students will be performing in the annual Guitar Festival featuring Tuesday Night Rock Band, Wednesday Jam Band, Monday Jam Band, AcLab Country Club and Guitar Ensemble. Admission is free.

Students to perform in annual Guitar Festival

Zosia Paciorek and Marlie French
April 9, 2025
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

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
March 3, 2025
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

Zosia Paciorek and Vedha Inampudi
February 3, 2025
The LHS Winter Carnival is an annual event with student volunteers running various game stands and activities for kids between Pre-K to elementary school. This year, the event is happening on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can volunteer to sign up to through StudentSquare.

Class of 2028 to host annual Winter Carnival fundraiser

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
January 21, 2025
At the 2022 Madrigal Dinner, Class of 2022 Graduate Caleb Bolton performs as a part of the Royal Court. This dinner is an ongoing tradition occurring every other year during December. The next event will be in 2026.

LHS choir puts on Madrigal Dinner inspired from the Renaissance period

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
December 11, 2024
After picking up all the tennis balls on court, I decided to take pictures with the kids and their buddy.

Serving Smiles

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
December 5, 2024
During the 7 p.m. show, sophomore Shruthi Senthil pretends to drive a car and ask for snacks from junior Mary Kirtley and senior Payton Skipton in the back seat. Undefined held two shows Nov. 22, and all proceeds went to STLSpark.

Undefined holds annual Dressember show

Abby Scott and Zosia Paciorek
November 26, 2024
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

Zosia Paciorek and Abby Scott
November 15, 2024
Junior Julia Teves has been reaserching about child grooming since freshman year when she decided to present on it for her ALARP presentation. This underlying global issue inspired Teves to further her impact and led her to be a speaker at the TEDxClayton HS Youth event.

Junior’s TEDTalk advocates dangers of child grooming

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
October 11, 2024
For his senior homecoming dance, social studies teacher Zach McDaniel (right) was voted homecoming court with his friend (left).

Homecoming Throwback: Zach McDaniel

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
October 2, 2024
During her sophomore year in St. Joseph's Academy, world language teacher Sarah Pearl (left) attended her homecoming dance in 2012.

Homecoming Throwback: Sarah Pearl

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
September 30, 2024
Science teacher Lori Dziewa explains a lab procedure for her 6th Hour biology class.

ACT science portion to become optional starting spring 2025

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
September 13, 2024
Officially publishing her debut childrens book July 8, 2024, social studies teacher Jodie Lee wrote "Makenna's Brave Start", a story about her daughter navigating school with alopecia.

[Photo] Social studies teacher’s children’s book series aims to teach about beauty in differences

Marlie French, Reporter
September 19, 2024
10 certified-professional staff members have joined the Lancer community for the 2024-2025 school year.

Lafayette welcomes 10 new staff members for 2024-2025 school year

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
August 21, 2024
Zach McDaniel is a new social studies teacher located in Room 131. This year, he will teach AP Government and Politics and World History.

Nate Korteum is a new physical education teacher at LHS. This year, he will teach Personal Fitness and Wellness, Strength Training, Aquatics, Health and First Aid. He is also the new head coach for the boys and girls Swimming and Diving.

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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

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
May 23, 2024
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[Photo] New Spicy Lemonade Refreshers

May 21, 2024
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[Photo] New Summer Starbucks Refreshers

May 20, 2024
During 4th Hour, Personal Fitness and Wellness walks in the Gym. This class is offered over the summer.

Total of five courses to be offered during summer, two in-person

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
May 10, 2024
LHS participates in National Bring Your Kid to Work Day for the first time

LHS participates in National Bring Your Kid to Work Day for the first time

Abby Scott and Zosia Paciorek
May 1, 2024
To kick off the day, donuts were offered in the Library before school for staff members and their kids. Social studies teacher Tim Yeargain brought his two daughters, Maddie and Ellie. "I'm excited they get to finally see [my] day in the life," Yeargain said.

Language arts teacher Donald Kreienkamp brought his two sons, Isaiah (left) and Ari (right) to Lafayette's first annual Bring Your Kid to Work Day. Secretary Amy Danner also brought her son Ryan (middle). Ari said he was excited to miss school because he didn't have to take the MAP test.

For the last activity of the day, kids had the opportunity to watercolor paint again in Room 211 with art teacher Emily Benner.

At the beginning of 6th Hour, PE teacher Megan O'Connell helps lead a game of scooter soccer in the Back Gym.

Following the read aloud, staff members and their kids were given different Hershey Kisses to rate. Some of these flavors included milk chocolate, dark chocolate and strawberry shortcake.

During 4th Hour librarian Jane Lingafelter reads a book about the history of Hershey's Chocolate. Following the read aloud, families were given different Hershey Kisses to rate. Some of these flavors included milk chocolate, dark chocolate and strawberry shortcake.

Math teacher Emily Pestka paints with her son, Jackson. "It's fun for [him] to get to see what my day is like and for him to help me a little bit," Pestka said.

During 2nd Hour, staff members and their kids painted with watercolors in Room 209 with art teacher Megan O'Donnell.

O'Donnell's daughter, Zoey, painted a rainbow eye and a red cloud. “I was going to make [the cloud] like a brain but then it kind of looked like a cloud so I did a red cloud,” Zoey said.

Social Studies teacher Steve Klawiter will have his AP World History class take the digital exam this May. He said he looks forward to seeing how his students will perform on the exam. “It's been very clear they're moving towards digital. Since the pandemic started, they've been putting the pieces in place to go digital," Klawiter said. “I think that ultimately it’s going to be more beneficial because with systems like Canvas and Google Classroom, students are used to more digital activities and less handwriting activities.” 

Nine AP exams will transition to digital format in 2025, additional six in 2026

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
April 11, 2024
With his eyes locked on the ball, senior Lucas Tran rises for the kill. Tran was 1st Team All State last year.

Boys water polo win tournament, many spring sports prepare for season

Eshwar Murali, Zosia Paciorek, and Rishit Sohaney
March 25, 2024
Recently opening the second shop in Missouri, owner and store manager April Baker established the Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. with her son because she was always surrounded by their products when she lived in Mississippi. She has been using the products for 5 years now and said she likes them because they don’t contain any toxic or harmful ingredients. “When we found that they were franchising, we thought this would be a business model that the community would appreciate because a lot of the people out here are health conscious and health minded,” Baker said

Out and About: Magnolia Soap & Bath Co.

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
March 11, 2024
The World Bird Sanctuary primarily takes in birds with flight inuries, lead poisoning and vision issues. "Any bird our on exhibit that people can walk around and see, are birds that are non releasable," exhibit manager of the World Bird Sanctuary Tess Rogers said.

Jumping off the springboard, junior Lucia Tenny performs a back dive. Tenny won the Yellow Pool Suburban Conference Meet in diving.

Boys wrestling finishes undefeated in duals, girls swimming finish 5th in Conference

Eshwar Murali and Zosia Paciorek
February 5, 2024
Hidden Valley has officially started its winter season Jan 15. The opening of Hidden Valley was originally supposed to happen Jan 12 but it got rescheduled due to the weather.

Winter wonders

Zosia Paciorek and Rishit Sohaney
January 23, 2024
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Out of the drinks pictured, Celcius has the most caffeine, with 16 mg. per ounce. Monster has 10 mg. per ounce, Red Bull has 9.5 mg. per ounce and Sparkling Ice Caffeine has 4 mg. per ounce. Celcius has over four times the amount of caffeine present in Coca-Cola, which has 3 mg. of caffeine per ounce.

Think about that drink

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
December 19, 2023
Performing "We Made It" during the 2023 Faith in the Future world tour, Louis Tomlinson performs in Forest Hills, New York on July 29. Science teacher Elizabeth Overcash attended and said it was her all-time favorite concert. photo courtesy of Elizabeth Overcash

The Best Concert I’ve Ever Been To: Elizabeth Overcash

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
December 18, 2023
At the Winter Market on Dec. 3, vendors set up booths along Foundry Way. Papa Bear Popcorn set up their booth at the beginning of the street and sold holiday themed popcorn along with some of their best selling flavors including movie butter and caramel popcorn.

Festive finds

Samantha Haney and Zosia Paciorek
December 8, 2023
After winning all three training level tests at the National Dressage Pony Cup, senior Grace Miltenberger hugs her horse, Bentley.

Senior plans to part ways with horse to save for college

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
December 8, 2023
While volunteering at Anthology Senior Living in Town Center, sophomore Sakhi Lal with her sophomore team members Christina Boniface and Michelle Chen play Halloween Bingo with the elders. Lal said that the reason she started her nonprofit organization, Serving the Seniors (STS), is because she used to volunteer in senior homes and saw how much support they needed. “I used to volunteer at Anthology of Town and Country and I realized that the residents need a lot of support financially. They're pretty sad and depressed there and they feel really trapped. That really got to my heart and I want to get as many people to volunteer at these senior homes to help these elderly people to where they don't feel alone and they feel like they have someone that is there to support them,” Lal said.

Nonprofit debuts at craft fair Dec. 2

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
November 29, 2023
At a Town Hall Meeting Oct. 17 at Lafayette, Director of Finance Dan Steinbruegge explains the upcoming Prop 3 bond issue. Voters will decide on the issue during voting on Nov. 7.

Rockwood voters will decide on fate of Prop 3 Tuesday

Rishit Sohaney, Daniel Carrillo, Zosia Paciorek, Audrey Keller, and Sonya Sud
November 6, 2023
Rising with the ball, senior Alyssa Nelson sets to senior Ellie Emms in their last game against Marquette. In this last game against Marquette, Oct. 5, the Lady Lancers swept them 3-0. The Lady Lancers will play the Mustangs at Nerinx Hall, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m in the District Final.

Tennis places at State, Volleyball advances to District Final

Eshwar Murali and Zosia Paciorek
October 23, 2023
At the entrance to El Nopal, junior Nicolas Kuehnel wears a traditional sombrero. Kuehnel is a waiter at El Nopal.

Nearby Hispanic restaurants offer various authentic cuisines

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
September 29, 2023
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

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
August 24, 2023
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