![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)
Every year a certain week is designated as Teacher Appreciation Week.
“The school recognizes it because we really appreciate our teachers! Teachers are the group that work most closely with students,” said Associate Principal Renee Trotier.
Trotier, along with Renaissance, is in charge of holding various activities througout the week to honor the teachers.
Monday students made signs and hung them up around the school. On Tuesday teachers were given notes that students had written to them. A Renaissance lunch was held on Wednesday. Each administrator will put a note in the mailboxes of teachers they evaluate. Friday is another Renaissance treat day.
Trotier said, “for a long time, the tradition at Lafayette was to give teachers an apple during Teacher Appreciation Week. Three years ago, the administrative team decided that we wanted to do more so we began working with students to make each day special.”
