![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)
Due to inclement weather, this year’s graduation ceremony has been reschedculed for Friday, May 27 in the Chaifetz Arena. More details will be sent via AlertNow messages to students and their parents.
“Each graduate will received 10 tickets to give to friends and family,” Assistant Principal Tim Jones said.
Coach Marty Margalski, who will retire at the end of the year said he has gone to nearly every graduation since he has been at Lafayette.
“My favorite part is letting these kids know what’s out there; what they can accomplish. Every year, someone lets kids know what they can do from here.”
He continued, “There are usually 3 or 4 of those speeches, but I hear one and I say, ‘I like that one.'”
Additional information and directions are available at the following link:
http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/lafayette/offices/jones/default.aspx
