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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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LHS students enjoy lunch in the Commons on May 23. The school provided lunches were free for the 2021-2022 school year, however, free lunch will be going away for the 2022-2023 school year. In addition, prices for lunches will be increasing in comparison to the pre-COVID-19 era.

Cafeteria to implement lunch changes for 2022-2023 school year

Morgan Vehige and Devan Ellison
May 25, 2022
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights

Makayla Archambeault, Morgan Vehige, Jack Daws, Caroline Black, Devan Ellison, Vijay Viswanathan, Max Hartsfield, and Janka Gerber
May 4, 2022
While at The Last Kitchen, Evy Swoboda, Class of 2010, prepares vegetables for an upcoming meal. At The Last Kitchen, Swoboda was involved with the process of building it at the very start. "I got to build three kitchens there, I picked out all the equipment, designed the menus, hired the staff and all those good things," she said.

Turning the tables

Morgan Vehige
April 7, 2022
Senior captain Shane Robinson attempts to gain control of the puck during a faceoff. The Lancers would end the night falling to Priory and taking second place overall.

[Photo] Hockey falls in title game, basketball teams end seasons in Districts

Staff
March 7, 2022
While at the Winter Choir Concert on Dec. 15, 2021, senior Audrey Hoeft performs a solo. Adding to the choir classes next year will be the new show choir: Mic Drop. The class will involve singing and dancing, and feature a variety of songs from various genres and styles.

Show choir performance group added to vocal music curriculum for 2022-2023 school year

Morgan Vehige
January 31, 2022
Protestors from St. Louis gather behind the Missouri "Right to Life" sign. The annual March for Life occurred on Jan. 21 with thousands of people in attendance.

Blog: Why March for Life sparked my passion for activism

Morgan Vehige
January 27, 2022
At the Boeing demonstration, students and the advisor of the station set up their water bottle rocket station. This purpose was to demonstrate how a force of pressure can send something into the air. The last STEM night was Nov. 9, 2018, and this year's STEM night, sponsored by HOSA, will be on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Main Gym at Lafayette.

HOSA to host community STEM night

Morgan Vehige
January 10, 2022
The mask mandate was lifted in St. Louis County following a letter from the Acting Health Department leader Dr. Faisal Khan. Khan still recommends that everyone continue to wear masks in indoor places. Currently, the Rockwood School District has not made a move to remove its own mask mandate in schools.

Students, staff weigh in on St. Louis County mask mandate removal

Juli Mejia, Morgan Vehige, and Vijay Viswanathan
December 10, 2021
STL Spark encourages its members and those outside of the organization to participate in Festive Fridays. Participants are asked to wear a dress or a tie in order to help raise awareness for human trafficking in the month of December, supporting their saying, "It's more than a dress."

More than a dress

Molly Brim and Morgan Vehige
December 1, 2021
Later in the night, junior Kaitlyn Helm sings and plays her original song, "Find Me." In her first run of the song, Helm's microphone was off and she needed to start the song over. "I feel like the first time weirdly gave me a way to get comfortable in the space. I’m definitely someone who has struggled on stage with nerves in the past and on that second try I got to go in a lot more confident. I know what I’m doing, I know what things I want to tweak and I was one of the only people who could’ve heard it," Helm said.

Coffee House features variety of performers

Morgan Vehige
November 8, 2021
In the opening credits, the title of the European Spanish version reads La Casa de Papel, translated in English to the house of paper, slang for house of money. When the show is English dubbed and subtitled, the title of the show is Money Heist. This presents one of the many inaccuracies or differences when presenting films and TV shows in a language different from the original, proving that languages should best be left alone to keep original intention.

Foreign films, TV shows should be watched in original language

Morgan Vehige
November 8, 2021
Senior Kyla Davis sings with the Wednesday Jam Band as she looks to the audience. The band played "Angels Above Me" by Stick Figure. Davis contributes the success of the event to her audience and the environment. "It’s less nerve-wracking, there’s always going to be something that someone tells you to improve on but it’s not going to be in a harsh way," Davis said. "It’s just the perk of Coffee House, knowing everybody, supporting everybody and loving everybody. Everyone’s a big giant family."

After Cazembe's performance, guitar teacher Traci Bolton moves the piano away from center stage. Bolton chatted with the audience many times while she moved equipment, and even joked that she'll be starting her own gym with all of the moving that needed to take place. "It’s the venue. When you’re sitting at tables it’s a bunch more relaxed. It’s very much meant to be like a Coffee House where you’re five feet away from who you’re playing for. You can get a little more of the audience interaction," Bolton said.

As the second performance of the night, sophomore Mera Flores sings "Dream a Little Dream." Not only did Flores perform at Coffee House, she also is a member of the Lafayette Theatre Company (LTC) and played as Mrs. Peacock in the latest LTC play, "Classic Mystery Game."

As a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band and Vox Solus, senior Jacob Goodman performs a solo song called "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes. After participating in the event as a sophomore, Goodman was excited to return and put a lot of preparation into learning his piece. "I just listened to the song over and over again until I could sing it. I think the words were definitely harder because a lot of them were similar but the guitar part was really static throughout the whole song," Goodman said. "It was a lot of fun, especially seeing people’s faces when you’re performing there. It’s probably the best part about it."

Seniors Christian Ikemeyer and Ava Austriaco play over the chords before Coffee House begins. The two are a part of the band Platonic Lovers, and they performed Olivia Rodrigo's "Jealousy, Jealousy" for the event. "I think it went really well, it was fun to see other talented Lafayette kids because I never really get to see others play," Ikemeyer said.

In addition to being a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band, senior Zoe Rundquist sang and played the electric guitar in another act with junior Mira Walden and sophomore Owen Woody. The three played "Understand" by Greer, and Rundquist was glad to have the opportunity to hone on a craft that may assist her future. "I’m just doing as much as I can and I think it’ll be really fun and a good experience," Rundquist said. "I hope to be able to write my own music, that’s why I’m taking theory. I don’t think I’ll make a career out of it, but going in and trying to figure it out for myself is [important to me]."

As a Coffee House first, freshman Alex Getman puts on an act on rollerblades. Getman performed to the music of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme song, "He's a Pirate".

While playing piano, senior Surayya Cazembe sings to her audience. Cazembe performed "Mirror" by Madison Ryann Ward, the only piano piece showcased in the event.

Despite not having the full choir, members of Lafayette's a capella group Vox Solus sing "Penny Lane" by The Beatles. Junior Mackenna Glazer was a part of the group, and appreciated the event overall. "We could hear each other better, correct each other a bit. It was good," Glazer said. "It was more fun, like a [laidback] concert. The other ones are so formal but here we could chill, sit and cheer for each other."

Armed with vocals and an acoustic guitar, seniors Andrew Balice and Rachel Vishion perform "A-Team" by Ed Sheeran. This was Balice's first Coffee House event. "It was my first time playing guitar in front of people. I’ve played guitar for a really long time," Balice said. "Honestly I think Coffee House went great. Everyone did amazing because everyone has a ton of talent here."

In addition to being a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band, senior Zoe Rundquist sang and played the electric guitar in another act with junior Mira Walden and sophomore Owen Woody. The three played "Understand" by Greer, and Rundquist was glad to have the opportunity to hone on a craft that may assist her future. "I’m just doing as much as I can and I think it’ll be really fun and a good experience," Rundquist said. "I hope to be able to write my own music, that’s why I’m taking theory. I don’t think I’ll make a career out of it, but going in and trying to figure it out for myself is [important to me]."

Later in the night, junior Kaitlyn Helm sang and played her original song, "Find Me." In her first run of the song, Helm's microphone was off and she needed to start the song over. "I feel like the first time weirdly gave me a way to get comfortable in the space. I’m definitely someone who has struggled on stage with nerves in the past and on that second try I got to go in a lot more confident. I know what I’m doing, I know what things I want to tweak, and I was one of the only people who could’ve heard it," Helm said.

In a Coffee House first, freshman Alex Getman did an act on rollerblades. Getman performed to the music of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme song, "He's a Pirate".

Despite not having the full choir, members of Lafayette's a capella group Vox Solus sing "Penny Lane" by The Beatles. Junior Mackenna Glazer was a part of the mini-group, and appreciated the event overall. "We could hear each other better, correct each other a bit, it was good," Glazer said. "It was more fun like a [laidback] concert. The other ones are so formal but here we could chill, sit and cheer for each other."

While playing piano, senior Surayya Cazembe sings to her audience. Cazembe performed "Mirror" by Madison Ryann Ward, the only piano piece showcased in the event.

Senior Kyla Davis sings with the Wednesday Jaam Band as she looks to the audience. The band played "Angels Above Me" by Stick Figure. Davis contributes the success of the event to her audience and the environment. "It’s less nerve-wracking, there’s always going to be something that someone tells you to improve on but it’s not going to be in a harsh way," Davis said. "It’s just the perk of Coffee House, knowing everybody, supporting everybody and loving everybody. Everyone’s a big giant family."

Armed with vocals and an acoustic guitar, Vishion and senior Andrew Balice perform "A-Team" by Ed Sheeran. This was Balice's first Coffee House event. "It was my first time playing guitar in front of people. I’ve played guitar for a really long time, but it went really well," Balice said. "Honestly I think Coffee House went great. Everyone did amazing because everyone has a ton of talent here."

Although he also is a vocalist for Tuesday Night Rock Band and Vox Solus, senior Jacob Goodman also performs a solo song with "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes. After participating in the event as a sophomore, Goodman was excited to return and put a lot of preparation into learning his piece. "I just listened to the song over and over again until I could sing it. I think the words were definitely harder because a lot of them were similar but the guitar part was really static throughout the whole song," Goodman said. "It was a lot of fun, especially seeing people’s faces when you’re performing there. It’s probably the best part about it."

As the second performance of the night, sophomore Mera Flores sings "Dream a Little Dream". Not only did Flores perform at Coffee House, she also is a member of the Lafayette Theatre Company (LTC) and played Mrs. Peacock in the latest LTC play, "Classic Mystery Game".

Seniors Christian Ikemeyer and Ava Austriago play over the chords before Coffee House begins. The two are a part of the band Platonic Lovers, and they performed Olivia Rodrigo's "Jealousy, Jealousy" for the event. "I think it went really well, it was fun to see other talented Lafayette kids because I never really get to see others play," Ikemeyer said.

To aid with contact tracing during the 2020-2021 school year, teachers placed QR codes or sign-out sheets in their rooms that were linked to forms students filled out. The forms included information on where a student was going in case contact tracing was needed.

[Photo] Rockwood to spend $170,000 to outsource contact tracing operations

November 4, 2021
Lafayette's annual Canned Food Drive will begin this year on Nov. 3 and go until Dec. 1. Items being collected will be donated to local food pantry, Circle of Concern, and Rockwood's Got Your Back Pack program.

Annual Canned Food Drive to begin Nov. 3

Morgan Vehige
October 28, 2021
Uptown Cheapskate provides a wide-range of cute, gently-used clothing for customers. The store itself is well organized and conveniently located at 15315A Manchester Road in Ballwin. It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Out and About: Uptown Cheapskate provides great thrift shopping experience

Morgan Vehige
October 22, 2021
Firefighters arrive at Lafayette High School after an alarm sounds at the school during 1st Hour on Sept. 21.

Fire alarm sounds during 1st Hour

Morgan Vehige and Makayla Archambeault
September 21, 2021
After four singles, The Band CAMINO's debut album dropped on Sept. 10 with 14 tracks. The album mixes different genres such as alternative, rock and electropop in order to make one of the best modern music albums of the last decade.

Album Review: The Band CAMINO’s debut album surpasses expectations

Morgan Vehige
September 21, 2021
Bob wears the latest in her costume ensemble, an outfit with a poncho and a sombrero.

Last Time I… dressed up a cat

Morgan Vehige
September 20, 2021
Several of the new teachers to Lafayette gather together to listen to a presentation from Associate Principal Michael Franklin and other administrators in the building.

New LHS staff join Lancer community

Morgan Vehige
September 1, 2021
Preparation begins for 2021-2022 school year

Preparation begins for 2021-2022 school year

Morgan Vehige
August 11, 2021
Interim superintendent Timothy Ricker speaks at his first Board of Education meeting on July 22. "Thank you for the grand welcome that I have received from the 22 days that I've been officially in the district," Ricker said. "I really look forward to listening and hearing what people have to say based on the issues in the district now and into the future."

Ricker begins position as interim superintendent

Morgan Vehige
July 23, 2021
Rising senior Rylee Howard takes the ball down field as a Nerinx Hall player defends from behind during the Class 4 girls soccer Sectional game on May 25 at Nerinx Hall High School. The Lancers fell 0-1 on a corner kick with just over five minutes left in regulation.

[Photo] Howard earns Gatorade Player of the Year honors for stellar soccer season

Hannah Fitts
July 26, 2021
'Sour' kicks off with "Brutal", an upbeat song that gives the album life from the very first second. The album was released on May 21, and has since ranked at the top of U.S charts.

‘Sour’ leaves sweet first impression

Morgan Vehige
May 28, 2021
FACS teacher Erin Hagglund works at her desk during a plan period. At the beginning of the school year, Hagglund decided that her classroom decor could use a refresh. While her vision for the room is not complete, Hagglund is happy with the progress made and enjoys allowing her students to help her.

Classroom Fixer Upper

Morgan Vehige
May 18, 2021
The class of 2020 celebrates with streamers after their graduation ceremony commences. Last year's graduation was held at the same venue as this year's, the Power Plex, and similarly had people watch from their cars. In years past, the graduation ceremonies have taken place on the football field, with spectators watching from the bleachers, but the new format was devised in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Administration prepares for graduation, Senior Parade events

Cece Beckmann and Morgan Vehige
May 20, 2021
Math teacher Patricia Mabie keeps the photos taken at the Choice Awards in her room. Even today, Mabie is still in contact with many of the students she selected for her Choice Award. "Those are kids I’ve had a really good connection with and I like knowing where they are in life. I still keep in touch with other kids too, but there’s always something extra special about that Choice Award selection," she said.

Annual Choice Awards provide wide range of recognition

Morgan Vehige
May 5, 2021
'Shadow and Bone' released on April 23 as a Netflix Original. Following the story of Sun Summoner Alina Starkov, the eight episode show has ranked in Netflix's Top 10 all across the globe.

Review: ‘Shadow and Bone’ radiates excellence in every aspect

Morgan Vehige
May 4, 2021
Guitar teacher Traci Bolton simultaneously instructs her in-person students and her online learners during her 4th Hour guitar ensemble class. Unlike in this picture, virtual students next year will be asynchronous.

RSD announces Rockwood Online, new structure for online learning to be implemented for 2021-2022 school year

Morgan Vehige
April 15, 2021
Superintendent Mark Miles speaks at the Oct. 3 Board of Education meeting.

Breaking News: Superintendent Mark Miles announces plan for retirement at end of school year

Makayla Archambeault, Morgan Vehige, Kevin Vera, and Caroline Black
April 9, 2021
Special education teacher Kathy Clayman holds DNA model while science teacher Carrie Hall discusses the bases of DNA in a biology class. Next year, all consultant teacher services in the Rockwood School District will be replaced by Academic Support Centers.

[Photo] Academic Support Center will take place of current CT courses

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2021
Malinche is a traditional Mexican restaurant that offers a fantastic meal and authentic exposure to Mexican culture. Featured at the top of the image is the Flautas de Pollo, next the Botaneando and finally the Tacos de Chicharron.

Out and About: Malinche is a hidden gem among Ellisville restaurants

Morgan Vehige
March 30, 2021
Members of the Lancer hockey team celebrate after a goal against their opponents, Chaminade, in the third game of the Challenge Cup Round Robin playoffs. The Lancers won the game, 3-2.

COVID-19 goes head-to-head with playoff season

Morgan Vehige and Jack Daws
February 9, 2021
In a game against the Kirkwood Pioneers, junior Shane Robinson skates past a defensemen to get up the ice. Robinson, along with the rest of the Lancers, won their first quarterfinal game against Francis Howell 6-3, and play them again on Feb. 8.

Girls wrestling takes 2nd at Districts, advances six to Sectionals; Lancer hockey takes first round of quarterfinals

Morgan Vehige
February 8, 2021
Junior Faith Cole takes down her opponent at the Wenztville Holt Quad earlier in the season. Cole helped lead the team to a second place plaque at the Kansas City Duals on Jan. 15.

Boys basketball breaks seven-game losing streak; Lancer wrestling places second at KC duals

Morgan Vehige
January 25, 2021
Taylor Swift released her album "evermore" on Dec. 11 as a surprise sister to her previous album, "folklore", which came out earlier this year on July 24.

Girls swimming places first at Lafayette Quad, boys basketball continues to look for winning formula

Morgan Vehige
January 11, 2021
In the fourth quarter, junior Lily Zehner dribbles the ball past the half court line. The Kirkwood defense fell short on Jan. 5 when the Lady Lancers scored 51 points.

Girls basketball defeats Kirkwood 51-44 in post-Break rematch

Morgan Vehige
January 7, 2021
Against MICDS, senior Sam Murray shoots from beyond the three point line. Despite the team's 68-59 loss against Oakville this week on Dec. 15, Murray was able to score 26 points.

Girls swimming scores big with two wins; boys wrestling continues season undefeated

Morgan Vehige
December 20, 2020
Since their introduction to the United States in 1847, candy canes have been used as candy and decoration, most notably between and during the holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Taste Tester: Like kids in a Candy Cane Store

Morgan Vehige and Makayla Archambeault
December 17, 2020
Junior Tommy Hagan works to get back points by doing a power half on his opponent. Hagan went on to win the Francis Howell North tournament in his weight class. The Lancers also won the whole tournament, beating a few other teams with a total of 210.5 points.

Boys, girls basketball extend win streaks, boys wrestling remains undefeated

Morgan Vehige
December 14, 2020
Lafayette students and staff recommend ten books to encourage others to read. The list includes award winners such as "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman and timeless classics such as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K Rowling.

Readers at LHS share their favorite page-turners

Morgan Vehige
December 11, 2020
In a scrimmage against one of his teammates, junior Jack McDonald battles to keep his opponent down. McDonald won his first match of the season against Timberland, and the team won 68-12.

Winter sports begin season; Lancer wrestling goes undefeated

Morgan Vehige
December 7, 2020
"The Queen's Gambit" was released on Oct. 23 on Netflix, with all of its first season premiering on the same date. The show was an almost overnight success and has earned a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 8.7/10 on IMDb.

Review: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ not worth the hype, but worth a watch

Morgan Vehige
December 3, 2020
Lafayette has gained its first ever esports team. Consisting of six players and a coach, they play against schools across the country in the car soccer game, Rocket League. However, they look forward to playing different teams and adding new recruits to their own.

Lancer esports team makes its season debut

Morgan Vehige and Kevin Vera
November 17, 2020
Sophomore Elissa Barnard runs alongside her Parkway West competitor in the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Cross Country Competition. Barnard placed ninth in the competition, running the event with a time of 18:43.60. That time helped the Lady Lancers become State Champs for the third time in their history.

Girls cross country wins its third State title with four individuals earning All-State honors

Morgan Vehige and Kevin Vera
November 14, 2020
In a game against Ladue High School, senior Mitchel Hoffman runs over a defender. The Lancers won the game 44-38, and Hoffman had 138 rushing yards.

Girls cross country wins State competition; other Lancer teams finish seasons

Morgan Vehige
November 10, 2020
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