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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 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
Lafayette starts State competition with a dominant victory
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
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
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
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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Zosia Paciorek

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief

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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

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
Gifted education teacher Paige Hartley, Assistant Principal Dr. Kirti Mehrotra, special education teacher Sharon Luedloff and physical education teacher David Witter are leaving after the 2022-23 school year. They have been making plans for after retirement that include time with family, volunteering and traveling.

Retiring staff members reflect on time at Lafayette, share plans for future

Ammu Lanka and Zosia Paciorek
May 26, 2023
In an effort to help out, freshman Jack Schoening holds the door open for students as they walk into the building. Schoening has done this whenever he gets the chance since 7th Grade.

People Of Lafayette: freshman holds door open most mornings to help peers

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
April 25, 2023
Standing in their finishing positions, Mic Drop members rehearse Break Free by Ariana Grande. Mic Drop's first concert will be April 27.

Showstoppers

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
April 24, 2023
StuPub reporter Zosia Paciorek stands by the Stifel Theatre on Feb 18, 2022 after watching the incredible Shen Yun performance

Entering the realm of Shen Yun is a delightful experience

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief
April 12, 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
At the Forest Park Festival on Sept. 10, Lafayette varsity girls cross country senior Grace Tyson runs a long course. She placed first, with a time of 18:30.40 and Lafayette placed second overall in that meet.

Lancers recognized for athletic achievement

Rishit Sohaney and Zosia Paciorek
February 3, 2023
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