A dozen athletes sign letters of intent

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 3, 2012

For 12 Lafayette athletes, the Feb. 1 Signing Day marked the next step in their athletic careers. The Image asked all 12 students what the day meant to them and what they are looking foward to at the next level. Brock Behrndt – Northwest Missouri State – Football “It means a lot, I get to take... Read more »

Messer’s big day fuels Lancers in two wins

Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
February 2, 2012

On the same day that he signed a scholarship to play football at William Jewell University, senior Nick Messer caught fire on the basketball court. Messer made six of nine three-pointers and scored 26 points, the most by a Lafayette player this season, as the Lancers dominated Francis Howell North,... Read more »

Video of the Week: Between Two Trees

January 31, 2012

Ever wonder what it would look like if Lafayette had a talk show? Wonder no longer. In this video, Marc Jendrycki asks Thomas Heney about his music career in a not so traditional manner.

Two students qualify for All-State Orchestra

Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
January 26, 2012

Senior Richard Lu and junior Alan Lu have both qualified for the All-State Orchestra and will perform in the concert Saturday, Jan. 28. They will leave Jan. 25 to travel to the Tan-Tar-A Resort in the Lake of the Ozarks. The next two days will be spent rehearsing the piece that they will play in the... Read more »

minUMENTAL art competion entries due Feb. 3

Grace Bueckendorf, Webmaster
January 25, 2012

For the third year in a row, the Art Department will be hosting the minUMENTAL art show, which will showcase pieces that are less than one inch squared or cubed. The competition is meant to complement the musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Therefore, there are two options for the competition... Read more »

Video of the Week: St. Alban’s Basketball

January 24, 2012

These kids are too cool for Lafayette basketball, so, naturally they flock to St. Alban’s recreational league. The practices are intense, the players talented, the coaches tough. St. Alban’s basketball isn’t for the weak. Follow this team through a typical practice as Marc Jendrycki and... Read more »

Lafayette is ‘Best of the West’

Karre Wagner, Reporter
January 23, 2012

The 2011 Best of West has been posted. Lafayette is proud to take home a few new titles. West News Magazine’s third annual “Best of West” contest recognizes people, places and businesses that make west county a favorable place to live. It was decided by those who voted on the official website. Lafayette... Read more »

STUCO Blood Drive to take place Jan. 27

Abby Gwin, Reporter
January 22, 2012

Lafayette’s annual Student Council (STUCO) Blood Drive takes place in the Back Gym on Friday Jan. 27. To give blood, one must sign up at the STUCO table in the Upper Commons during any lunch period. It is required to be a minimum of 16 years old with parental consent to donate. If older than 16, no... Read more »

Deep Freese: World Series MVP returns to Lafayette

Max Thoman, Editor In Chief
January 18, 2012

It was Homecoming all over again for World Series MVP David Freese, a 2001 Lafayette alum, when he returned to the school on Jan. 6. “We’re very excited for David and all the Cardinals and what they accomplished this year and what it meant to the community — family, friends, fans, everything,”... Read more »

Lancer Hockey team fights to take back Silver Skate trophy from Marquette

Brendan Donahue, Reporter/ Staff Photographer
January 14, 2012

In spite of a great comeback in the 3rd period of the Senior Night game, the Lancer Hockey team could not get ahead of the rival Marquette team. Senior forward Spencer Glazer, who contributed two goals on the night, scored late in the 3rd period, tying it 3-3 with 3 minutes left. But after a delayed... Read more »