![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)
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After five years on the Rockwood Board of Education, former School Board President Rao Kaza resigned from his position on April 8. Kaza referred to his job and family as reasons for this decision.
Steve Banton, formerly the Board Vice President, was elected President during the last Board meeting.
“He has a one-year term as president,” Rockwood Chief Communications Officer Kim Cranston said.
However, a new board member will still need to be appointed. Applications for this position will be accepted up until May 3 from “any interested, eligible Rockwood patron,” Cranston said.
Additional information about requirements and the process can be found on the Rockwood website.
The Board plans to appoint a new member on May 6.
Until this date, “The Board will continue to conduct their normal business with the six members,” Cranston said.
This new member will serve for the remaining year of Raza’s term, until the 2011 Board elections.