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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
As the MIOS Concert progressed, percussionists sophomores Charlie Henson and Jacob Tate as well as freshman Charlie Heger play their instruments.
LHS, RVMS bands perform in holiday concert
After being introduced by music teacher Brad Balog, the LHS Jazz Band plays their first song of the night, "Hay Burner." Right before Thanksgiving, all proceeds from this concert went towards the circle of concern food pantry.
Annual jazz band concert helps local food pantry
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
During her last night in Iceland, Assistant Principal Natasha Fischer finally got to see the northern lights, a long time dream of hers. Fischer traveled to Iceland in March 2023 with her husband Brett Fischer.
People of Lafayette: Natasha Fischer
During the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Macy's Great American Marching Band color guard was unable to spin on the parade route due to rain. Instead, color guard members were able to wave and talk with excited onlookers. Photo Contributed By Gracie Hagen.
Don’t Rain on their (Thanksgiving) Parade
Vedha Inampudi draws for two clubs for this rendition of Gone Clubbing.
Digital Media Gone Clubbing #2
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
People have mixed reactions on a Facebook reel by Fox2Now in response to the demonstration of the neo-Nazis, Oct. 5.
With national issues turning local, advocating for change is imperative
After picking up all the tennis balls on court, I decided to take pictures with the kids and their buddy.
Serving Smiles
Fake news online is rampant now that anyone can post anything. It is up to an individual to be proactive and fact check the media they consume.
It’s Time to Face the Facts
CARTOON: The evolution of the first day of school
CARTOON: The evolution of the first day of school
Officially releasing on April 16, Starbucks came out with their new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers: Spicy Dragonfruit (left), Spicy Strawberry (middle) and Spicy Pineapple (right). What makes these drinks unique is the addition of the Starbucks Spicy Chili Powder Blend which gives the drinks that hint of spice combined with the fruity, tropical flavor of the lemonade. (photo illustration by Zosia Paciorek)
Sips of Summer
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
Anchors, Ella Minton and Lylah Kimberlin, practice their broadcast script before following through with their final take.
Lancerfeed: Press Play #2
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
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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Students in hands-on classes, like PE, have to adjust to doing class without their normal school activity. Teachers are doing everything they can, however many students still aren’t able to recreate their class at home.

Hands-on classes learn to be hands-off, online

Hayden Cottrell
April 6, 2020
RSD decides how ALP will impact students grades, final exams

RSD decides how ALP will impact students grades, final exams

Hayden Cottrell
April 6, 2020
Students in Baking and Pastries class made pound cake during the first week of school at home. Students made the cake while watching demo videos made by their teacher.

[Photo] Foods cook at home, learn recipes through demo videos

April 7, 2020
Students in science classes have to do some labs online. Teachers like Scott Holtmann use online resource to allow students to see actual lab results through photos and videos.

[Photo] Science labs aim to help students get away from computer

April 6, 2020
RSD announces ALP for students

RSD announces ALP for students

Hayden Cottrell
March 18, 2020
Caitlyn Sigman cleans a bike. In order for a bike to be properly cleaned, cleaners have to follow an extensive list to help restore the bike to a great condition to be donated to charity,

Manchester UMC Bike Rehab, NHS students fix bikes for local charities

Hayden Cottrell
February 5, 2020
Superintendent Mark Miles announced that the Rockwood School District would be closed on Dec. 17 at 5:25 p.m. on Dec. 16. This cancellation leaves students to take their 1st and 2nd Hour Finals when they return to school on Dec. 18 without in-class study time.

Petition to change final policy to match other districts gains traction in RSD

Hayden Cottrell
December 17, 2019
A home next to a Eureka creek experiences extreme flooding. Eureka has been known to experience extreme flooding with rain, and it was one of the reasons Rockwood School District experienced an inclement weather day on Aug. 26.

Alarm over Carnegie Minute requirements halted as questions resolved

Hayden Cottrell
November 15, 2019
As balloons fall from the rafters, Librarian Nichole Ballard-Long is recognized at the Academic Pep Assembly on March 12, 2019 for being named the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year.

Teacher of the Year nominations open for students, staff members

Hayden Cottrell
November 7, 2019
LHS has to comply with new regulations for wireless microphones in order to have the microphones past July 2020.

Fine arts programs work to meet new FCC regulation

Hayden Cottrell
November 2, 2019
Rachael Bierschenk dodges the juniors, scoring a touchdown for the seniors. Her touchdown helped strengthen the senior women's lead over the juniors.

Powder Puff game occurred, despite obstacles

Abby Stebner and Hayden Cottrell
October 28, 2019
In this episode, editors Hayden Cottrell and Grace Kirtley discuss the history of the United States.

Listen in: Party with political parties

Grace Kirtley, Hayden Cottrell, and Chloe Baker
October 25, 2019
New staff members at LHS

New staff members at LHS

Hayden Cottrell
October 1, 2019
Under a typical grading system, a B would be seen by people as an average or, to some, a bad grade to receive. With the pass and fail system, this grade would be equivalent to pass, which means that the student understands the concept or material well enough to get through the assignment.

Opinion: The case for a pass/fail grading system

Hayden Cottrell
September 18, 2019
Notetaking do's and dont's

Notetaking do’s and dont’s

Hayden Cottrell and Kayla Carpenter
May 22, 2019
OPINION: What do you want from incoming Superintendent Mark Miles?

OPINION: What do you want from incoming Superintendent Mark Miles?

Hayden Cottrell and Alex Rozar
April 8, 2019
Tom Dunn and Loralee Mondl speak at the community reception held March 25 to welcome incoming superintendent Dr. Mark Miles.

[Photo] Mondl, Dunn win seats on Rockwood Board in April 2 election

Alex Rozar
April 3, 2019
The best trip I ever took with Stella Chang

The best trip I ever took with Stella Chang

Hayden Cottrell
February 22, 2019
The new law Core 42 simplifies college credit transfer for regular and A+ students.

New state law simplifies college credit transfer

Hayden Cottrell
February 4, 2019
Skaggs takes center stage in plays around St. Louis

Skaggs takes center stage in plays around St. Louis

Hayden Cottrell
January 24, 2019
The AP environmental science class teacher, Gretchen Whelan, addresses her students following a short lab.

POLL: What will you do to prepare for finals?

Hayden Cottrell
December 11, 2018
What kind of teacher are you?

What kind of teacher are you?

Hayden Cottrell
December 3, 2018
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Mental illness, what LHS is doing about it

Hayden Cottrell
November 17, 2018
Students bow their heads in a moment of silence. The gathering occurred to remember those who lost their lives in the shooting in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27.

Remembering those lost in Pittsburgh shooting

Hayden Cottrell
October 30, 2018
Lafayette representatives of Model UN participate in a conference in Sept. 2017

Celebrate National United Nations Day with Model UN club

Hayden Cottrell
October 24, 2018
Wednesday: Galaxy Day

Wednesday: Galaxy Day

Hayden Cottrell
September 26, 2018
Members of the Video Game Club gather around a whiteboard to play Super Smash Bros., a popular Nintendo game.

Video Game Club starts year off strong

Hayden Cottrell
September 5, 2018
Students walk down the math hallway in between third and fourth hour to get to their classes.

New half day policy impacts all high schools in Rockwood

Hayden Cottrell
August 29, 2018
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