![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)
Parents get involved with Lafayette activities
Shelia Jones is a parent volunteer who has been working at the school store for nine years. “I started working at the school store in 2008 when my oldest son was a freshman. I wanted to be apart of the school community, and I enjoy seeing the other students,” Jones said.
November 16 is National Parent Involvement Day, and everyone knows that one parent who volunteers at every school event.
Sheila Jones is that parent.
“I started working at the school store in 2008 when my oldest son was a freshman. I wanted to be apart of the school community, and I enjoy seeing the other students,” Jones said.
Jones works the school store on Thursdays during all lunch shifts, and she says that it’s the students that make her job worth it.
“I do love seeing my daughter and her friends, but I like greeting the individuals that may not have anybody with them when they walk in,” Jones said. “They brighten up my day, and I’d like to make theirs a good one too.”
One of Jones’ favorite parts of volunteering is being apart of the school.
“I love being part of the student body, and sometimes the administration comes in, so it’s nice to greet them as well. I also love meeting new Lancer parents since I’m a constant on Thursdays,” Jones said.
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