![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)
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.