Lafayette High School is located in St. Joseph, Missouri. Built in 1919,on a block of property surrounded by Highland, Dolman, Washington and Fourth Streets, it was originally named North High School to meet the needs of the north side students. The board soon changed the school's name to Lafayette High School, honoring Marquis de Lafayette.
Seventeen teachers, under the direction of Principal Vincent A. Davis, served students in grades 1 through 10.
In 1920, the first school newspaper. "High-Life" later called "The Light" was published.
In 1919, a winning football team under the direction of D.H. Murphy, became known as "The Fighting Irish". The school emblem became the shamrock.
In 1940, an extention on the west side provided a library, ROTC facilities and new classrooms.
In 1961, a gymnasium, cafeteria and more classrooms were added.
In 1969 a four story annex on the east side offered more classrooms and resource centers.
The yearbook "The Oak" and the newspaper "The Light" have experienced changes, but are still published today.
Seventeen teachers, under the direction of Principal Vincent A. Davis, served students in grades 1 through 10.
In 1920, the first school newspaper. "High-Life" later called "The Light" was published.
In 1919, a winning football team under the direction of D.H. Murphy, became known as "The Fighting Irish". The school emblem became the shamrock.
In 1940, an extention on the west side provided a library, ROTC facilities and new classrooms.
In 1961, a gymnasium, cafeteria and more classrooms were added.
In 1969 a four story annex on the east side offered more classrooms and resource centers.
The yearbook "The Oak" and the newspaper "The Light" have experienced changes, but are still published today.
