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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
This May, student's exams will shift away from the paper and focus on the computer. "Environmentally, the resources to create and ship paper exams is a lot, [and] that will now be eliminated," Test coordinator Jessica Brawner said.
Concerns of mass cheating expedite AP exam digital transition
Science teacher Lori Dziewa explains a lab procedure for her 6th Hour biology class.
ACT science portion to become optional starting spring 2025
In the renovated school store, junior Mahanth Samala purchases a protein shake from a parent volunteer. WiFi problems prevented card transactions from working, but LPO hopes they will be up and running soon.
Lancers Landing remodel brings new look, changes to operation
Currently serving as the Dean of Mathematics and Sciences at St. Charles Community College, Mara Vorachek-Warren was appointed to fill the position of Director for the Rockwood BOE May 30. She will be sworn into the position June 6.
New Board Director appointed, to be sworn in at June 6 meeting
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
After catching a pass, senior Robby Preckel rushes down the field, before he is tackled by a Wildcats defender. Lafayette lost the Battle of 109 Oct.11, 30-15.
Wildcats end Lancer’s perfect season in Battle of 109
Senior setter Carly DeSarno sets the ball for senior middle blocker Kira Dufner.
Girls volleyball team falls to Parkway West on Senior Night
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
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
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
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
Over the weekend, when she doesn't have cross country practice, sophomore Kelly Archambeault restores a vinyl fence in Sunset Hills. " It's a lot to balance," Archambeault said. "And that's another reason why we wanted to make the business. We didn't have much time in our lives and wanted to be able to make our own hours and time for work."
Getting the Job Done
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day
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 animated version of Avatar: The Last Airbender first aired on Nickelodeon while the live action version is available for streaming on Netflix. Both series featured the same characters with similar storylines.
Netflix remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender lacks personality shown in animated version
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
Sophomore Luke Hinton, belongs to the member community at Wildwood Green Arts. The studio helps members try sculpting and various forms of pottery.
Pottery studio gives community opportunity to explore new techniques
Julia Woody signs along to a song played by the Ac-Lab Country Band. For the first time ever, The Lafayette Guitar Festival featured ASL interpretation by students.
Guitar Festival features student ASL interpreters
Lafayette students meet before athletes arrive in the commons to go over plans for the day. The buddy meeting was designed to help students paired with the athletes, learn about their partners.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics for student-athletes, community
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
Lancers sport their PJ's for first HoCo Spirit Day
Lancers sport their PJ’s for first HoCo Spirit Day
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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Sophomore batter Sidney Vogt attempts to bunt. This game was against Parkway West, Sept 10, 2024.

[Photo] Softball prevails in close fight with Jackson 9-8

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 15, 2024
After catching a pass, senior Robby Preckel rushes down the field, before he is tackled by a Wildcats defender. Lafayette lost the Battle of 109 Oct.11, 30-15.

[Photo] Wildcats end Lancer’s perfect season in Battle of 109

Rishit Sohaney, Reporter
October 14, 2024
Senior setter Carly DeSarno sets the ball for senior middle blocker Kira Dufner.

[Photo] Girls volleyball team falls to Parkway West on Senior Night

Theo Koury, Reporter
October 10, 2024
Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day

Lancers don their Lafayette gear for black and gold spirit day

Maddy Cox and Maddie Roberts
October 4, 2024
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Lancers blast to the past for Throwback Thursday HoCo Spirit Day

Lancers blast to the past for Throwback Thursday HoCo Spirit Day

Maddy Cox, Maddie Roberts, and Abby Scott
October 3, 2024
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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
In the Battle of 109, midfielder Sam Kalish lobbed the ball forward to jump start a counterattack for the Lancer. The Lancers lost 1-0 through a late own goal Sept. 17.

[Photo] Late goal in boys soccer Battle of 109 game ends Lancers’ perfect start to season

Rishit Sohaney and Darby Morel
September 18, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Lafayette to welcome two new head coaches for 2024-2025 school year

Theo Koury, Reporter
May 24, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Boys track wins meet, baseball goes undefeated this week

Theo Koury, Eshwar Murali, and Samantha Haney
April 22, 2024
Jumping off the springboard, junior Lucia Tenny performs a back dive. Tenny won the Yellow Pool Suburban Conference Meet in diving.

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

Eshwar Murali and Zosia Paciorek
February 5, 2024
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