![As part of the Lafayette community, local youth soccer club Rockwood United SC took part in the annual Homecoming Parade. The club was created by former LHS soccer coaches, Saverio Traversa and Craig Wideman, to provide better quality soccer coaching. We want to make sure that [soccer] is taught right, because when learned correctly its the best sport in the world, Wideman said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4632-e1714576359118.jpg)
![Although being only one of the two oboe players in the school, freshman Elise Morton said she will continue playing the instrument throughout high school. “[Playing the oboe] makes me feel special because I know Im playing a rare instrument and I love having a challenge because there’s something to improve on and get even better,” Morton said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Elise-Morton-Featured-Photo.jpg)
![To determine the Undefined team for next year, junior team captains Evan Sommer and Payton Skipton, along with drama teacher Michael Swindle, hold after school auditions.
“One of the biggest things we look at during auditions is how well they can work with each other,” Skipton said.
Undefined put up flyers with QR codes for interested students, as well as Lafayette’s show choir group, Mic Drop.
With a dance and vocal component for the audition, Mic Drop held mandatory dance clinics after school.
“The actual audition is just a submission,” music teacher Christy Shaffer said.
Mic Drop holds auditions and dance clinics for three consecutive days, according to Shaffer.
“[The dance clinics are held] so they could see it in-person and break down. Then they can take that home to practice and do their recordings.” Shaffer said.
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Many students work part time at standard jobs such as grocery and apparel stores, or fast food. But, junior Abby Uphoff works somewhere unique where she can combine her passion for animals and her need to help others.
Q: Where do you work?
A: Equine Assisted Therapy.
Q: What got you interested in working there?
A: I’ve always loved horses, so when my neighbor told me about it, I got really excited and applied.
Q: What exactly do you do?
A: We help children with special needs ride horses and practice simple motor skills. My job is to lead the horses and help the children perform educational tasks.
Q: How has this impacted your life?
A: It’s amazing to see the way the children make a connection with the horses. It’s made me realize how helpful animals can be in rehabilitation and therapy. I get to experience miracles on a regular basis.
Q: Do you see this as your future career?
A: I could definitely see myself doing something like this in the future. I get to spend time with horses and help children at the same time, it’s wonderful.
