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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
The cheerleaders cheer on the football players during the crucial district game against the Washington Blue Jays. The night ultimately led to a win for the Lancers.
Lafayette cheer program revamps coaching staff for new season
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
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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Eshwar Murali

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor

Grade: Senior

Pronouns: He/Him

Years on Staff: 3

Hobbies and Interests: saxophone, listening to music

Favorite Quote: “They ain’t believe in us, God did.” – DJ Khaled

Favorite Hot Take: Comic Sans isn’t that bad of a font.

Fun Fact: All my fingers are double-jointed.

All content by Eshwar Murali
Protests are being held at colleges across the United States. There have been protests at Washington University in St. Louis and Columbia University, both colleges seniors from the Class of 2024 will be attending.

College protests across country impact former, current Lafayette students

Sonya Sud, Samantha Haney, and Eshwar Murali
May 13, 2024
The original graduation date for the Class of 2024 was set to be May 29 at the Chaifetz Arena. However, on Aug. 3, the BOE voted to change Graduation to May 11. When Rockwood posted about the change on Facebook, many parents took to the comments to voice their concerns and support.

Change in graduation dates poses concern from parents, challenges for students

Adwyta Chelikavada, Eshwar Murali, and Sonya Sud
May 9, 2024
Leaping in the air, junior Carl King gets over a hurdle. King finished 1st in the 300-meter hurdle.

Boys track wins at Conference, volleyball begins playoff run

Eshwar Murali, Rachel Emma Saferite, and Ammu Lanka
May 7, 2024
After a hit, senior Will Gebhart flips his bat in celebration. This game was against the Parkway West Longhorns, which the Lancers lost 6-5. Gebhart had 2 runs in the defeat.

Boys track wins meet, boys water polo finishes runner up

Eshwar Murali and Rishit Sohaney
April 29, 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
In a routine based off of the Hindu gods Krishna and Radha, sophomore Hritika Malugu and Brentwood High School freshman Meenakshi Kadungath strike a pose. Malugu's favorite routine is also based off of Krishna. "My favorite dance piece is probably Asainthadum which is a classical piece about how everyone is happy when Krishna is around. It’s really dynamic and has a lot of fun steps," Malugu said.

Eye on Art: Hritika Malugu

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
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
Eyes looking upfield, senior Emily Derucki brushes by her defender. Earlier this year, Derucki received the Bob Kehoe Future Star Award from the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Derucki leads the team with 4 goals so far this season.

Volleyball and soccer stay perfect, track finishes 1st at invitational

Eshwar Murali, Rachel Emma Saferite, and Sonya Sud
April 8, 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.

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

Eshwar Murali, Maddy Cox, and Marlie French
April 1, 2024
While his father Joe Wier celebrates behind him, senior Andrew Wier kneels down after winning the MSHSAA 190 pound State Title, Feb. 24. Wier finished runner up at State last year, but he came back with a 32-4 record and a State Championship in his senior season. The Lancers finished 2nd as a team at State this year.

Like Father, Like Son

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
March 26, 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
Locked on goal, senior Noah Schott aims his shot. Schott scored 7 goals in the Lancers' game against Oakville. He has the second most goals in the St. Louis area, last year he scored 128 goals.

Boy lacrosse wins season opener in overtime, Lancer scores 7 goals in season opener

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
With a defender on her hip, freshman Lylah Kimberlin drives down the court in the MSHSAA District Quarterfinal. The Lady Lancers would go on to lose this game against Kirkwood 59-34.

Boys, girls basketball season ends at Districts

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Ball in hand, junior Patrick Boyette spots senior John Renken calling for the ball. The Lancers won this game against Francis Howell Central 59-37.

Boys wrestling finishes 2nd at State, boys basketball wins at buzzer

Eshwar Murali and Ammu Lanka
February 27, 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
Gliding down the ice, senior Greyson Eble leads a fast break against Priory in their first round-robin game. Eble scored a hat trick in their last round-robin match against Seckman. The Lancers will play their Fox Feb. 13.

Girls wrestling wins Districts, hockey stays undefeated in round-robin

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
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
After their first night in America, French exchange students Elisa Levesque, Tessa Polano, Olivia Fontenit, Noé Kelkou and Lilia Boulvais line up in the hotel lobby. The exchange students stayed in a hotel after their Friday evening flight, they then met with their hosts Saturday morning.

Lafayette welcomes five French exchange students

Abby Scott and Eshwar Murali
February 5, 2024
After beating her Eureka opponent, senior Mera Flores holds her hand up in victory. Flores also finished 2nd in the Lindbergh Invitational later that week. Flores believes she's grown as a wrestler this season. "I think [I've improved]. I feel like I'm more confident when I'm taking shots, going for a takedown," Flores said.

Girls swim and wrestling win Invitationals, boy wrestling take 5th consecutive Conference title

Eshwar Murali and Maddy Cox
January 29, 2024
Gliding through the water, Ellie Kipper competes in freestyle at the Kirkwood Invitational. The Lady Lancers placed 4th at the meet.

Wrestler hits 100 wins, swimming finishes 4th in invitational

Eshwar Murali and Adwyta Chelikavada
January 23, 2024
At the 2023 Winter Formal Dance, students dance in the Commons. Last year's theme was "Disco Fever".

“Hitting the Slopes” Winter Formal Week to start Jan. 22

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
January 19, 2024
Wearing his neck guard, junior Matthew Ridgeway skates away from his defender. Ridgeway was happy to wear a neck guard once Lafayette required it. “You never know what's gonna happen, so you should wear a neck guard,” Matthew said.

A new safety check

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
January 17, 2024
Hand on the mat, junior Aiden Schoen faces off against his Seckman opponent. Schoen won his weight class in Lafayette's Fred Ross Invitational.

Boys wrestling wins tournament, Hockey wins Battle of 109

Eshwar Murali and Sonya Sud
January 9, 2024
With a defender on his tail, junior Mack Freeman glides down the ice on a fast break. Freeman is the joint leading scorer for the Lancers with 8 goals and the joint leading points getter with 16 points.

Wrestling finishes top five in tournaments, hockey wins big against opponents

Eshwar Murali and Rishit Sohaney
January 2, 2024
In a timeout, head coach Greg Hrdlicka leads the huddle against Oakville. The Lady Lancers beat Oakville 37-35 for their first win of the year.

Girls basketball wins first of the season, boys wrestling places 4th in tournament

Eshwar Murali and Daniel Carrillo
December 18, 2023
Holding his buddy’s bowling ball, junior Evan Sommer points out the finger holes to senior Ravin Koduru. Sommer accompanied Koduru to the Unified Bowling Tournament practice round on Nov. 28 at Bowlero Lakeside Lanes. Sommer said he was impressed with Koduru’s attitude. “[Koduru] is always smiling and he’s always happy and energized and I love that. He shares that energy with everybody around him and just brightens up a room with his high energy,” Sommer said.

Fitness for all

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
December 18, 2023
Gliding down the rink, senior Greyson Eble lunges for the puck. Eble has scored seven goals in the seven games played this season.

Hockey bounces back, girls wrestling takes 3rd

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
December 11, 2023
Cutting through the water, junior Talia Ramsey comes up for air during her breaststroke. Ramsey and the Lancers won their meet against Parkway Central, 94-92.

Boys wrestling wins tournament, swimming finishes 4th in relay

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
December 4, 2023
With her back against the mat, senior Toby Goertz pins her Lindbergh opponent, Dec. 7, 2022. Last year Goertz placed 4th in State.

Basketball wins season opener, hockey faces local rivals

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
Battling under the basket, Class of 2023 alumni PJ Rogan fights against his Marquette defender for a rebound. The Lancers will play the Mustangs at home Dec. 15. at 7 p.m.

Hockey bounces back after loss; basketball, wrestling prepare for season

Abby Scott and Eshwar Murali
November 20, 2023
In the individual medley, senior Caleb Warner glides through the water with his butterfly stroke. Warner became a State Champion in the 200-meter individual medley and the 100-meter breaststroke.

Boys swim finish 3rd in State, break more school records

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
After their State victory on Nov. 4, the volleyball team celebrates on the court. The team defeated Francis Howell in straight sets, 3-0. "Everyone was out-of-this-world excited. [Winning back-to-back] was something that hasn't happened in awhile," Nelson said.

Girls volleyball repeats as State Champions, Barnard sets new record with State title run

Abby Scott and Eshwar Murali
November 6, 2023
In her Homeroom, math teacher Cheryl Zimmerman shows her class a video explaining Nice November. All teachers were encouraged to show the video in their AcLab Homerooms.

[Photo] Nice November aims to promote kindness and positivity across building

Daniel Carrillo, News Staff
November 1, 2023
Riding the sideline, junior Andrew Dillard sprints past his Fort Zumwalt West defender. The Lancers trailed 3-1 at halftime, however, they came back to win 4-3 in overtime, with Dillard scoring the equalizer.

Volleyball and soccer teams pull off comeback wins, boys swim breaks records

Eshwar Murali and Neel Patil
October 31, 2023
On the hardwood court of Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, Class of 2020 alumni Jack Weaver lays on the court, camera in hand. Weaver has had the opportunity to shoot photos for University of Kentucky games as a member of the Kentucky Kernel.

Take It From Me: Jack Weaver

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
October 26, 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
After finishing their tests in history teacher Steve Klawiter's class, students can participate in an optional trivia section. While Klawiter usually doesn't offer rewards for the highest score on the trivia section, it offers a way for students to decompress after unit tests.

[Photo] History teacher provides de-stressing activities to students

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
October 19, 2023
Holding the tournament bracket, senior and State champion Amber Yin stands next to All-State doubles teammates sophomore Mia Yin and freshman Mary Sublette. Amber won State without dropping a set and the doubles team of Mia and Sublette placed 5th.

Lady Lancer wins State Championship, Football wins in overtime

Ammu Lanka and Eshwar Murali
October 16, 2023
Hunched over her putter, junior Addy Surber reads the putt. Surber won Conference Player of the Year and qualified for State. While she was excited that she won Conference Player of the Year, she wasn't surprised, "I was happy but I was undefeated for all my match, so I kind of expected it."

Tennis wins Districts and Sectionals, Volleyball stays undefeated for third straight week

Eshwar Murali and Audrey Keller
October 10, 2023
Published in 2004, Crank by Ellen Hopkins gives a realistic depiction of a teen's plunge into drug addiction. While this book as been challenged, Lafayette's Library still has three copies.

Crank: a cautionary tale

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
At the Parkway West Dale Shepard Invitational, Lancers run. Senior Jack Robeson placed 2nd while the team placed 3rd overall.

Girls golf ends undefeated, boys swim finishes second at invitational

Eshwar Murali and Samantha Haney
October 2, 2023
Holding the ball up, senior Matheus Gasparino takes on his Parkway Central defender. Gasparino scored a goal against the Colts in the Lancers 2-1 win Sept. 19.

Lancers win Homecoming Game, soccer keeps two clean sheets

Eshwar Murali and Sonya Sud
September 25, 2023
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

Eshwar Murali and Maddy Cox
September 18, 2023
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

Eshwar Murali and Adwyta Chelikavada
September 11, 2023
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

Eshwar Murali and Daniel Carrillo
September 5, 2023
The Lancers face off against Marquette's defensive line In last years season opener. The Lancers lost 21-14 to the Mustangs.

Heat advisory changes activity schedules

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
August 23, 2023
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

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
June 2, 2023
Leaping from the ground, junior Hadley Hendrickson rises for a header. Hendrickson scored the winning goal against Liberty with a rising header from a corner kick.

Girls track place third in State, volleyball falls short in State

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
During their 2019 trip to Arizona, the Roy twins visited a chasm in Antelope Canyon. Their trip to Arizona was a part of a larger mission to visit all 50 states.

Best State I Ever Visited: Roy twins travel across all 50 states

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
May 18, 2023
Neck and neck with each other, juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson race in the 3200-meter. Robeson placed 1st and Cronin placed 2nd in their district meet.

Girls track and fields wins districts, sophomore breaks school record again

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
May 15, 2023
Preparing to start his leg, freshman Kai Han receives the baton from senior Marshall Ems in the 4x400-meter race. Juniors Dillon Cronin and Jack Robeson, along with Ems and Han, won the 4x400-meter relay at the Suburban Conference Meet.

Girls soccer wins both games after regulation, boys golf wins conference title

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023
Holding the ball above his head, freshman Owen Waeckerle scans the pool for a pass. Last summer, Owen participated in the Junior Olympics, held in Dallas, where teams across the country compete for a gold medal.

People of Lafayette: freshman excels on varsity water polo team

Vishi Rangineni and Eshwar Murali
May 4, 2023
Fending off the Lindbergh player, freshman Carly Swan dribbles the ball. Swan scored twice in the Lady Lancers' championship game against North Point.

Girls soccer wins tournament, track and field teams take first in weekend Invitationals

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Dropping the ball in front of her feet, freshman Gen Newell prepares to volley the ball. Newell has achieved four clean sheets this season.

Volleyball beats Rockwood rivals, freshman goalie records fourth clean sheet

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
With a new school record in javelin, sophomore Robby Preckel thinks he can break his own record. “I can definitely beat that record again,” Preckel said. 

Track and field teams win Invitational, girls soccer bounces back from loss

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
In a match against De Smet, junior John Fischer watches his ball glide down the lane. As of March 1, the Lancers are 6th in their league. Coach Derek Bader said he has seen improvement in the team throughout the season. “In terms of performance, the whole team has seen improvement in their game, seeing their overall averages increase,” Bader said.

Right up their alley

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
Tackling a Parkway Central attacker, junior Emily Derucki tries to steal the ball. Derucki has scored fours goals this season.

Girls soccer starts undefeated, water polo players lead St. Louis area in goals

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
April 3, 2023
With the introduction of St. Louis' soccer team, it has inspired a new respect for American soccer. The first game will be on March 4.

New soccer team creates deeper connections with sport

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Junior Sam Buffa stands in between two Toyota Supras at a car meet. Buffa has had an interest in cars since he was a child, which was sparked by his father's passion in cars.

Last Time I… went to a car meet

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Using pennies as game pieces, junior Noah Keaton navigates his party through a dungeon. D&D Club meets in langauge arts teacher Paul Jaycox's room during both Mods one AcLab each week.

D&D Club brought back to LHS, gaining popularity

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
On the back of a Marquette wrestler, junior Maddie Johnson pins her opponent. Johnson will be going to the State Tournament on Feb. 24-25.

Boys hockey advances to Wickenheiser Cup quarterfinals, three divers advance to State Tournament

Eshwar Murali and Zosia Paciorek
February 13, 2023
The Rockwood School of Business will be offering courses such as Accounting, Business Management and Graphic Media for the 2023-2024 school year. Student will be able to sign up for these and many other courses starting Jan. 27.

[Photo] Enrollment for 2023-2024 school year begins Jan. 27

Penelope Proffitt, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2023
Holding out his arm, Class of 2022 graduate Gavin Krone volunteers at the Soccer Swift Kick stand. All proceeds from the Winter Carnival go to the Freshman Class.

Winter Carnival returns from three-year hiatus

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
January 17, 2023
The boys basketball team won the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament at Maryville University. They were the 13th seed going into the tournament. After their victory, Head Coach Bryan Keim said, "I’m extremely proud of these guys. They keep believing in each other and play for each other. They are so much fun to coach."

Boys basketball wins tournament and builds momentum, wrestling prepares to host tournament

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
January 3, 2023
Starting with the Class of 2023, the eligibility requirements for the Bright Flight scholarship has increased. For more information about Bright Flight and other scholarship opportunities, students could go to the College and Career Office, located in Room 121.

Bright Flight scholarship for Class of 2023 undergoes changes

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
December 19, 2022
During the National High School Journalism Convention award ceremony, Lafayette student publication staffs celebrate their peers. The convention took place Nov. 10-12 in downtown St. Louis. "A lot more people on my staff came to this convention because it was here, which was different than other [years]," yearbook Editor-In-Chief Kaylee O'Dell said.

Student publication staffs win awards at fall convention

Daniel Carrillo and Eshwar Murali
November 15, 2022
Wrapped in the Ukrainian flag, freshman Leeza Nozdrachova holds plants and flowers for Ivana Kupala, a Slavic holiday celebrating the summer solstice.

Trading home for safety

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
At the Forest Park Invitational, LJ Groenewald tries to pass the runners beside him. Groenewald placed 14th in state last year. "My goal is to inspire the new guys on the team and to show them how to have fun. I want to be a senior the younger guys can look up to and learn from," Groenewald said.

Boys cross country makes strides in current season

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
September 28, 2022

Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
At the Sept. 1 Board of Education meeting, Jessica Clark listens to patron comments. Most patrons spoke about comments Clark made at a Real Talk Radio event on Aug. 23.

School board takes action to address recent controversy

Juli Mejia, Samantha Haney, Sonya Sud, and Eshwar Murali
September 2, 2022
As Link Crew and LHS staff members applaud, freshmen walk into the gym to begin freshmen orientation. Assistant Principal Colleen Fields said the shift from middle school to high school can be challenging for some freshmen, but they should still try to be gentle with themselves. "You're gonna make a lot of mistakes. You're gonna learn a lot of new things and sometimes you're gonna feel overwhelmed,” Fields said.

Upperclassmen offer advice to Class of 2026

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022
Language arts teacher Cheryl Hermach and special education teachers Debbie Ballard, Sandy Schilling-Gal and Terri Warnars will all be retiring in 2022. Each teacher has worked at Lafayette for over 20 years.

Four teachers plan retirement after over 20 years of teaching

Max Hartsfield, Blake Jaycox, and Eshwar Murali
May 31, 2022
Usually behind the bleachers, the spot where the tennis courts originally were is currently empty because the courts are being renovated. The renovations started on April 20 and are set to finish on July 31.

Tennis courts undergo renovation

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
May 6, 2022
Jordan and Supreme shoes are icons of Hypebeast culture. While buying these products are not a problem, when you buy them as frequently as Hypebeasts do, it becomes problematic.

Blog: Hypebeast culture promotes toxic materialism

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
April 18, 2022
The HOSA team poses together at the State Leadership Conference (SLC). Well versed in healthcare knowledge, 20 HOSA members qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference.

HOSA members qualify for international conference

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Jonathan Ebenezer, Class of 2019, is a student at Cornell University. Ebenezer pursues a major in Biology and minors in biomedical engineering and archaeology. Despite graduating from Lafayette three years ago, he's glad for his involvement and recommends that seniors do the same.

Take it From Me: Jonathan Ebenezer

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
March 7, 2022
As a member of the pit orchestra, junior Jonathan Rattenborg performs in the spring musical, Spongebob Squarepants, to create sound effects. Rattenborg used a multitude of different instruments to perform this role such as the conga and cowbell.

The Beat Goes On

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
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