![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-1200x800.jpg)
![In celebration of winning his second straight state title in the 215 weight class, junior Carter Brown backflips before leaving the mat. Brown won his bout against junior Kobe Rhymes of North Kansas City High School by fall in just 41 seconds. "Carter does what Carter does. We expect [success] out of him and his goals are bigger than the state championship," coach Sam Ritchie said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_2784-1200x800.jpg)
For seniors, the end of their high school careers is so close, they can taste it. Check out these links for ways to properly celebrate receiving that diploma.
http://www.celebrations.com/graduationparty
A general overview of decorations, activities and recipes available for anyone who wants some ideas on throwing a graduation party.
http://continuingeducation.suite101.com/article.cfm/graduation_gift_ideas
Need to find a gift for a graduate? This page provides ten basic ideas, ranging in price from free to about $100, depending on how much you’re willing to spend.
http://www.quotegarden.com/graduation.html
Graduation quotes: some are funny, some completely serious, all will do nicely on the inside of an impromptu card.
http://www.graduationwisdom.com/index.htm
A collection of some of the best graduation speeches and quotes. Although geared more towards a college audience, the messages still ring true for high school graduates.
http://www.designbetty.com/card/template_graduation_invitation_announcement
If still in need of a way to announce a graduation, this site provides free templates that can be easily printed.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2872120/ways_to_save_money_on_a_graduation.html?cat=25
Want to have a graduation party but don’t want to clean out the wallet? This article provides some simple ways to have fun without the exuberant costs.
http://www.graduation-invitations-graduation-party.com/graduation-scrapbook-ideas.html
What to do with tons of photos from high school and graduation? This page lays out several basic ideas for designing and putting together a graduation scrapbook.
http://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/holidays/giftsforteachers.htm
Thank the teachers who have gotten their students all the way to graduation. A wide selection of teacher gifts ideas.
http://www.graduation-invitations-graduation-party.com/graduation-favor-ideas.html
If throwing a graduation party, party favors will be in order. This page offers a few easy ideas.
http://www.coolest-birthday-cakes.com/graduation-cake.html
Whether elaborate or simple, cakes can make a graduation celebration that much sweeter. This site contains various cake designs and how to make them.