![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)
As final exams for the second semester are fast approaching, students are studying hard to make the grade. The schedule for finals begins Thursday May 17/ Friday May 18 through Thursday May 24, and the schedule is as follows:
Thursday, May 17/ Friday, May 18:
Zero Hour-7:08 -8:10 a.m.
Monday, May 21:
5th Hour- 8:16 a.m. -10:16 a.m. (normal classes follow on short schedule)
Dismissal- 3:05 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22:
1st Hour- 8:16 a.m.
2nd Hour- 10:26 a.m.
Dismissal- 12:26 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23:
3rd Hour-8:16 a.m.
4th Hour- 10:26 a.m.
Dismissal- 12:26 p.m.
Thursday, May 24:
6th Hour- 8:16 a.m.
7th Hour- 10:26 a.m.
Dismissal- 12:26 a.m.
For those students who need to make-up a final exam due to absence or other personal reasons may arrange a time with their teacher between May 29- June 1.