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Lafayette's school bell rings at alarming decibel levels, posing a threat to student and staff hearing. Graphic credit to FontAwesome
Sounding off
Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.
St. Louis City SC player hosts soccer training camp at Lafayette, aims to increase available coaching in community
For many students, this ransom note from the ShinyHunters group appeared on Canvas's login page on May 7. Photo courtesy of The Brown Daily Herald.
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Students work on their personal engineering capstone projects and receive feedback to improve their designs.
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President Lynne Midyett dismisses meeting for the final time.
Rockwood school board president retires after 10 years of service
Designated batter and pitcher Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers. Since then the Dodgers have won back-to-back championships and have the highest payroll in the MLB, paying their players nearly $400 million.
The MLB needs a salary floor not cap
Lacrosse players huddle before their game in order to plan their attack and defense.
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In a game against Lindbergh, senior attacker Owen Waeckerle holds the ball. The Lancers won 10-8 over the Flyers, March 23.
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Holding a championship belt from the Double Gold Invitational, senior Mason Stritzel stands in the center of the trophy room at his house. This room contains a total 372 pieces of hardware from tournaments all over the United States.
Grappling with greatness
Lacrosse players huddle before their game in order to plan their attack and defense.
Lacrosse players share their goals
Students work on their personal engineering capstone projects and receive feedback to improve their designs.
Engineering classes offer students ability to design and create
Lucky Dog Central is a family owned dog friendly coffee shop that serves coffee and sandwiches.
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Viktoriia Goncharenko creates a lemonade for her family's business.
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Will, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, is the main portagonist in "Goat."
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A plaque outside the STLCC Meramec theatre depicts scenes from its production of Endgame, February 20, 2026
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Lacrosse players huddle before their game in order to plan their attack and defense.
Lacrosse players share their goals
Students work on their personal engineering capstone projects and receive feedback to improve their designs.
Engineering classes offer students ability to design and create
Lucky Dog Central is a family owned dog friendly coffee shop that serves coffee and sandwiches.
Local coffee shop promotes accessibility for pets
Viktoriia Goncharenko creates a lemonade for her family's business.
Lafayette student runs cotton candy family business
Boys Head Track Coach Scott Haxton discusses team details with fellow coaches.
New head coach takes the rein for boys’ track season
In celebration of winning his second straight state title in the 215 weight class, junior Carter Brown backflips before leaving the mat. Brown won his bout against junior Kobe Rhymes of North Kansas City High School by fall in just 41 seconds. "Carter does what Carter does. We expect [success] out of him and his goals are bigger than the state championship," coach Sam Ritchie said.
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As a final preparation for the winter musical “The Addams Family,” LTC performs in front of middle school students on Wednesday, Feb. 4 during lunch time in the Theatre. “The musical was based around the Addams family and their troubles after Wednesday Addams falls in love with a boy from Ohio that is vastly different from the family. Lucas Beineke and his parents, Mal and Alice, are as normal as can be and they struggle to understand the Addams and their way of life. The musical follows the two families as they struggle with secrets, love, and understanding each other,” said senior cast member Lucas Niblett.
A grave success
In the paint, senior forward Drew Pickering attempts to get a shot off, in the Battle of 109. The rivalry match-up remained close all game, before Eureka pulled away late, winning 56-53.
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Inflatable play areas provide entertainment for children at the tree lighting. Children could also take pictures with Santa Claus for entertainment
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Senior Kylie Wilkerson, junior Luke Matheus, and senior Baz Dignam, pictured left to right with Wednesday Jam band at the Acoustic Variety show Thursday, November 13, 2025
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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.
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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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‘Once Upon A Homecoming’

Week kicks off with PJs, then ends with more formal attire at dance
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Daniel Carrillo, News Staff
September 14, 2023
Sadie Wolf
One of the traditional events of HoCo Week is the parade. Various sport teams and clubs make floats.

In what Student Council hopes will be an enchanting week for the Lancer community, the 2023 Homecoming Week will run Sept. 18-23. The theme is Once Upon A Homecoming. The week will consist of various events such as the Powder Puff football game featuring teams of Senior Women and a halftime show with Male Escadrille.

HoCo Court nominations will be sent out to Rockwood email accounts Sept. 14. The final voting will also be done through email on either Sept. 15 or Sept. 18.

Tickets must be ordered online through the LHS website or by scanning the QR codes located on the STUCO HoCo flier. When prompted, click “Apply Code” and enter student ID number. Ticket prices are $15 for singles and $30 for couples. No tickets will be sold at school or at the door.

The Dress-Up Days and schedule for the week are as follows:

Monday: Sleeping Beauty (PJ Day)

Tuesday: Looking Through the Looking Glass (Mix & Match Day), Lunch Games

Wednesday: You Have a Friend in Me (Twin Day), Lunch Games, Power Puff Football @ 7 p.m. on the Stadium Turf

Thursday: Tale As Old As Time (Throwback Thursday-Class Competition), Lunch Games

Friday: Have Fun Storming The Castle (Spirit Day), Pep Assembly/Parade @ 5:30 p.m., HoCo football game, LHS vs. Parkway West @ 7:15 p.m.

Saturday: HoCo Dance 7:30 – 10 p.m.

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