![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)
ROSE Award nominees announced
February 8, 2016
The list of 2016 Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education (ROSE) Award nominees has been revealed. The list of 150 nominees includes Lafayette staff members Suzanne Cadwell, Brenda Eckelcamp, Cheryl Egan, Jennifer Ingram, Chris Lofgren, Meghan O’Donnell and Sandy Schilling-Gal.
“The ROSE award is an annual award that our district gives to district employees or to people associated with the district. They are nominated for their service, dedication, professionalism, commitment to school and our district,” Principle John Shaughnessy said.
The ROSE award can be given to anyone who has participated within the school district, including parent volunteers, faculty members and support staff.
At the end of the school year, a ROSE Selection Committee will select 15 ROSE Award recipients out of the nominees.
The ROSE Award Ceremony will be held at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis on May 1. The Rockwood website states that winners will receive a plaque and be presented the award at the ceremony.
