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Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
Lancer Regiment members Avery Holder (left), Meghan McKee (center) and Sarah Morrison (right) model new marching band uniforms. The new uniforms were revealed on March 13, 2024 in the Theater.
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Music teacher Brad Balog directs the Wind Ensemble through one of their pieces, "One Life Beautiful" by Julie Giroux.
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ASL 3 students sign at Guitar Festival for second year, accompany twelve songs
Between songs being performed, music teacher Brad Balog recognizes his students.
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To start an attack, sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Schott launches the ball foreword. Schott made 161 saves this season according to the STL Post Dispatch.
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Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
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Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.
Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers
Strumming the guitar, Julia Woody signs Fishin' in the Dark By Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Accompanying AC Lab Country Band, she helped interpret one of the 4 songs played.
ASL 3 students sign at Guitar Festival for second year, accompany twelve songs
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Lafayette hosts Special Olympics with the help of volunteers

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Sam Walowitz, Digital Media Asst. Editor In Chief
May 9, 2025
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Victory village volunteers, Cooper Myers and Timothy Washington, help run the basketball stand for athletes.

On April 25, Lafayette High School hosted the annual Special Olympics. This event gathers young students from all over the Rockwood School District and the community for a day of fun, with various competitions and stands. Lafayette students volunteered as buddies, victory village members or track officials.

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