Renaissance Steering Committee travels to Ohio Collaborative Conference
Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2011
After an eight hour trip on a fully loaded coach bus, students from Lafayette’s Renaissance Student Steering Committee, along with other committee members from Rockwood Summit High School and Parkway South High School arrived in Columbus, OH in order to attend the annual Renaissance Heartland Conference... Read more »
Championship season proves to be perfect storm
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 31, 2011
The Cardinals may win another World Series in the very near future, but nothing will ever beat what we watched this season. Put it this way: The Rams could win a Super Bowl before something like this happens again. We might be dead at that point. So many things came together perfectly to make this the... Read more »
Lancers advance to Sectionals with success in Districts
October 26, 2011
The Lafayette Lancers cross country team participated in the Class 4 District 2 Districts on Saturday Oct. 22 at Parkway Central High School. In the 5000 meter run the girls’ team got second with a total score of 85. They were behind Eureka high school who had a total time of 26. The first finisher... Read more »
How to hit a baseball
Alex La Mar, Reporter
October 26, 2011
Especially around this time of year, lots of people find baseball fun to watch, and even more fun to play. Unfortunately, many people find this American pastime a difficult sport to master. This is most likely due to the fact that the game is centered on the point at which a player hits the ball with... Read more »
High Schools should participate more in Red Ribbon Week
McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster
October 25, 2011
Remember in Elementary school when it was Red Ribbon Week and everyone in the school wore their ribbons around school and said drug-free pledges during the morning announcements? Remember when Elementary schools held school-wide assemblies and had prize drawings during Red Ribbon Week? I do, but only... Read more »
Video of the Week: Halloween Costumes
October 25, 2011
As Halloween approaches, many students are beginning to think about what they’re going to dress up as for Halloween. Ranging from a Domino’s delivery driver to a psycho Indian vampire, these students’ costume ideas are sure to impress.
Loss to CBC adds pressure as Lancers prepare for Marquette
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 24, 2011
After splitting their first two games of Districts, the Lancers find themselves facing a critical game against their rivals from Marquette on Oct. 27. A hard-fought 16-7 loss to CBC has dropped them to 1-1 in the four-team pool that includes CBC, Lafayette, Marquette and Parkway South. Here are the updated... Read more »
New murals to decorate hallways
Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
October 24, 2011
On Wednesday, Oct. 19 the mural that formerly decorated the lower flex hallway was painted over white. A new mural will soon take its place. The gym hallway and hallways leading to the basement have also been painted. These murals feature athletes of various sports at Lafayette. Activities Director... Read more »
Chick-fil-A fundraiser expected to enhance Lafayette-Marquette rivalry
McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster
October 24, 2011
On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Lancers will play the Marquette Mustangs in football for one of the most anticipated games of the season. In partnership with Renaissance, Chick-fil-A is holding a fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 24 that will heighten this rivalry. “Chick-fil-A is a great sponsor of our Renaissance... Read more »
Norfleet competes at MSHSAA golf championship
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
October 24, 2011
For the first time in her high school career, four year Lafayette golfer senior Claire Norfleet represented her school at the 2011 girls golf Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Championship on Oct. 17-18. “It was a great opportunity to be able to represent my team at... Read more »
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