![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)
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, seniors have more on their mind than ever before. While some slack and let the senioritis finally take over, others are busily preparing for life beyond LHS.
lhsimage asks Senior Heather Rightler about life as a senior eagerly anticipating freedom from high school.
Q: Is senioritis affecting you yet?
A: “I am so ready to graduate and just be out of school, but I somehow still have energy to do all my work. It is very important that I keep my A’s because I don’t want to have to take any finals.”
Q: What is the most stressful part of 4th quarter for you?
A: “Trying to balance all the last minute projects and work, preparing for AP exams and trying to keep track of all the college deadlines.”
Q: What is your favorite LHS memory and what will you miss about the school?
A: “I will definitely miss dances and seeing all my friends every day. Other than that, not much at all.”
Q: How has your senioritis impacted your outlook on life?
A: “Well, I care a lot less about what people think of me. Knowing I wont be seeing most of them after a few weeks, I dont care too much what their opinions about me are.”
Q: How are you preparing for life after high school and how will your life change after graduation?
A: “I’m trying to prepare myself to be more independent and start paying for all my own stuff. I know everything wont be as easy when I’m on my own, but I’m so excited to start my career and the rest of my life.”