A new year means new leaders for Lafayette’s Student Council (STUCO). The 2018-19 Executive Board members are as follows:

• President: Amisha Paul
• Vice President: Sydney Kim
• Secretary: Leah Rubaie
• Spirit Chair: Cate Behl
• Philanthropist: Pranav Vasishta
• Communications: Jackie Day
• Dance Chair: Nicole Lawson
• Assistant Dance Chair: Laney Tvrdik

The first meeting was held on Aug. 28, at which the Executive Board was introduced and Homecoming planning began.  The second meeting will be held on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. and will continue Homecoming planning. All students are welcome to attend.

One thing STUCO is known for planning is Homecoming. The 2018 Homecoming spirit days are as follows:

• Monday: Cowboys vs Aliens Day
• Tuesday: Hippie Day
• Wednesday: Galaxy Day
• Thursday: Jerseys and Jammies Day
• Friday: Oblivion Day (Black Out)

This year’s kickoff will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23.  This year’s kickoff will be different in that many schools and organizations from the community will be in attendance along with Lafayette students.  There will be food trucks, games, music and the Bubble Bus.  There will be game booths by different Lafayette clubs. Starting at 7 p.m. the film Space Jam will be shown on the turf.

The Powder Puff Game will be on Thursday, Sept. 27.  The pep assembly, parade and football game will all be on Friday, Sept. 28. The Homecoming Dance will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 from 7-10 p.m.