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Missouri Senate Bill 68 prohibits the use of personal electronic devices throughout the school day for students in all Missouri public schools.
Missouri bill prompts Rockwoods no phone policy
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.
Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation
Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
With her hand in the air, junior batter Sidney Vogt gets ready to high five her coach on a run to home-plate. Vogt hit a grand slam this game to lead the Lancers to a 16-1 blowout against St. Joe, Sept. 2.
September female athlete of the month: Sidney Vogt
During the Battle of 109, senior center defender TJ Bender dribbles down the field. Bender led his team to squeeze out a 3-2 win against the Wildcats.
September male athlete of the month: TJ Bender
To avoid a sack, senior quarterback Brady Micek escapes the pocket and rushes downfield. Micek threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns, as Lafayette beat Parkway Central, 55-0.
Lancer defense gets their third shutout of the season
Running towards the end zone, senior wide reciever Terance Bills weaves his way past multiple Hawks on Friday, Sep. 5. Lafayette triumphed over Hazelwood Central, 49-0.
Lancers win big over the Hawks
Junior runners Kelly Archambeault and Alexis Sandberg and sophomore runner Marli Groenewald stand together before competing at the Gans Creek Invitational, Sept. 28, 2024. All three runners were mentioned as athletes to watch this season.
Girls cross country plans to take young team to postseason
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Kirtley sisters wear dresses in support of STL Spark and Dressember in order to raise awareness about human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Kirtley family
STL Spark group stems from family connection
Looking up, coach Boyd Manne talks to the football team during Lafayette's State quarterfinal win over Cardinal Ritter, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Lancers dethroned the defending State champions 30-18.
Leaving a Lancer legacy
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
During warmups, running back Jacob Saylors reaches his arms out to catch the ball at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday, May 17. The Battlehawks pulled out a 29-28 win over the Stallions on Saturday.
Inside the Dome
All Varsity members, as well as the three JV members who came to support, pose in front of the Winter Guard International sign. Photo Contributed by Dawn Hagen.
The Final Catch
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
Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Kirtley sisters wear dresses in support of STL Spark and Dressember in order to raise awareness about human trafficking. Photo courtesy of Kirtley family
STL Spark group stems from family connection
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
With a smile on her face, senior Avery Brown walks down a hallway at Rockwood Valley Middle School. On Friday, May 9, the class of 2025 visited their elementary and middle schools before graduating.
Class of 2025 visit former Rockwood schools to celebrate graduation
Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
Running towards the end zone, senior wide reciever Terance Bills weaves his way past multiple Hawks on Friday, Sep. 5. Lafayette triumphed over Hazelwood Central, 49-0.
Lancers win big over the Hawks
From left: Allison Mcwatters, Giorgia Giovannini, Lillian Glandt, Amelia Gauna, Emma Hagen. Front row: Amanda Qualley, Bethany Messenger.
Prom held at Ritz-Carlton for third consecutive year
At the basketball station, an athlete winds-up to dunk on the hoop. Athletes who made the basketball in the hoop were awarded candy.
Lancers participate in activities with their athletes for the annual Special Olympics
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
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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December 3, 2024
Vedha Inampudi
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Senior, Akilesh Rajan, high-fives elementary schoolers at his visit at Ellisville Elementary.
Childhood Dreams, Graduate Realities
Missouri History Museum introduces Pride exhibit with community involvement
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Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
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Music teacher Brad Balog directs the Wind Ensemble through one of their pieces, "One Life Beautiful" by Julie Giroux.
Seniors recognized in final band performance May 1
Strumming the guitar, Julia Woody signs Fishin' in the Dark By Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Accompanying AC Lab Country Band, she helped interpret one of the 4 songs played.
ASL 3 students sign at Guitar Festival for second year, accompany twelve songs
Last year, the Fine Arts Festival was hosted through April 21-22. The festival included the Guitar Festival, April 21, and the Art show, April 22.
Fine Arts Festival to celebrate districtwide student achievement, feature performances from LHS musicians, actors
On Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., Lafayette students will be performing in the annual Guitar Festival featuring Tuesday Night Rock Band, Wednesday Jam Band, Monday Jam Band, AcLab Country Club and Guitar Ensemble. Admission is free.
Students to perform in annual Guitar Festival
Sophomore Dean Klawiter plays his keyboard mallet solo "Gypsy Tonic" by Jesse Monkman
Annual concert showcases bright future for Lafayette percussion
Music teacher Andrew Reader leads Concert Band through the first piece of the night: "Fidelity March."
LHS Bands perform Festival pieces in concert
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Junior, Zach Diethelm, performs for his peers during his lunch period. He started the concerts because his peers requested him to.
One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons
Juniors Connor Kash and Owen Waeckerle at their booth, Washer Toss. They ended the day with 224 tickets.
Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition
For this years Spring Musical, LTC is putting on the show, "Once Upon a Mattress" which is a re-telling of the classic fairytale, "The Princess and The Pea" with just a little twist to it.
LTC to perform Once Upon a Mattress for Spring Musical
Many animals are taken care of and available for adoption at Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Located approximately 30 minutes away, students can also apply to be volunteers there.
Local animal shelter offers volunteer opportunities for students
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
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I wanted to join StuPub because I love working behind the scenes. There’s something special about bringing ideas to life in small, impactful ways, and making it relevant. I’m excited to contribute to that process.
Grade: Junior Pronouns: She/Her Years on Staff: 1 Hobbies: Lacrosse, cheerleading, hanging with friends and family.
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I first wanted to join StuPub because I was interested in journalism and working behind the scenes. I enjoy editing and collaborating with my Digital Media staff, and I love being able to interact directly with the people in my community and see everything at school firsthand while covering it for the staff. Grade: Junior Pronouns: She/Her Years on Staff: 3 Hobbies: Playing tennis, reading, Bollywood dance, sleeping and sailing Favorite Quote: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
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