A Photo Essay of Lafayette
Lafayette High School has a rich and interesting history. Our staff picked a few photos to highlight some of the unique and most significant parts of our school and its history.
Our school in 1939, which coincided with the start of World War II. Our building was constructed with a Publics Works Administration grant for $300,000. The original building had 32 classrooms and was built for 1,000 students.
It was constructed on the site of the Knights of Pythias Orphanage and some of the buildings from the orphanage remained on the school’s opening day in 1939.
Today, Lafayette houses nearly 2,500 students and has the largest student body in Kentucky’s public schools.

Alyssa Lucas is a freshman at Lafayette and in her first year writing for The Lafayette Times. Her hobbies include photography, writing, baking, and listening...

Isabella Dietzel is a freshman, and it is her first time writing for the Lafayette Times. Isabella wants to join the girl's lacrosse team in the spring....

Logan Gwynn is a freshman at Lafayette High School. Logan loves anything that has to do with theatre, music, singing, or cooking and baking. He spends...

Wyatt Talboo is a freshman at Lafayette and part of the Pre-Engineering program. Wyatt is a photographer for the Lafayette Times. He enjoys being outside...