![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)
May 17: Armed Forces Day
May 18: International Museum Day
May 19: Man Ray Day
May 20: Weights and Measures Day
May 21: National Bike to Work Day
May 22: National Maritime Day
May 23: World Turtle Day*
They say slow and steady wins the race and in 2000, American Tortoise Rescue started to honor turtles around the world on May 23.
They initiated this holiday in May to bring attention to conserve and help protect turtles. Also, May is when most turtles come out of hibernation and search for their mates.