![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)
Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education Awards, teachers honored for outstanding performance
March 2, 2015
The Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education (ROSE) Award is awarded to individuals who show excellence of character, performance, leadership and service to the Rockwood School District and is presented to a maximum of 15 individuals each year. This includes parent volunteers and any employee of Rockwood.
The ROSE Award Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 3 at the DoubleTree Hotel St. Louis at Westport.
“It’s important to recognize people for their commitment and all they do to support kids and families in the Rockwood School District,” Associate Principal Karen Calcaterra said.
Similar awards for students include Glory of Missouri and monthly character education awards.
“They just recognize people who do great things,” Associate Principal Mandy Lewis said.
Nominations for ROSE Awards occur through Google Documents and kids, parents, teachers and staff members can nominate these individuals, according to Lewis.
“It’s about what they do that’s above and beyond everything else,” Lewis said.
For business teacher Betsy Rivas, the ROSE award nomination came as a pleasant surprise.
“I was surprised and delighted when I found out, to be nominated by someone unknown to take the time to fill out a nomination form. I sincerely enjoy the honor of being nominated,” Rivas said.
Nominees from Lafayette:
Thomas Beckmeyer
Roger Fischer
Joseph Gutowski
Anita Higginbotham
Kelli Loeffler
Kirti Mehrotra
Caroline Podgomik
Betsy Rivas
Robin Sanguinet
![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_6823-300x200.jpg)
