![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)
Publications earn recognition at National Conference
November 17, 2016
On Nov. 10-12, 20 of Lafayette’s student publications members departed for the Fall JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention in Indianapolis.
Students attended sessions presented by a wide variety of speakers in order to further their journalistic knowledge.
Selected students also participated in JEA’s National Write-Off competition, where junior Emma Grant received an honorable mention in the yearbook copy/captions student life category.
Other students were also recognized on the trip for their work on publications.
Senior Anna James received a 4th place in NSPA’s Story of the Year award in the diversity category.
Adviser Nancy Smith was also rewarded for her excellence, receiving NSPA’s Pioneer Award and JEA’s Medal of Merit.
The Image was recognized as a Pacemaker Finalist from the 2015-2016 school year, and this year’s first issue earned 8th Place in Best in Show.
In addition to attending sessions and the awards ceremony, the students got the chance to see a little bit of Indianapolis and participate in an Escape Room challenge.
![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)
