![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)
April 18-National Pet Owner’s Day
April 19- National Garlic Day
April 20- National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
April 21- National Kindergarten Day
April 22- Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day*
April 23- International Sing Out Day
April 24- National Plumber’s Day
On March 18, 2010, U.S. Senators Richard Burr and Mary Lanrieu submitted a resolution which would recognize Thursday, April 22, 2010, as “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.”
The program, created over 16 years ago, was meant to be more than a mere career shadowing experience. It encourages parents to take their children to their workplace, in efforts to reveal the importance of their everyday work and the significance of their children’s education.
This year’s theme is 1 Youth, 1 Dream, 2Morrow’s Leader, written in texting format for more widespread appeal. The organization hopes this theme will spark discussion between families about the children’s own dreams for the future.