![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)
Homecoming festivities kick off second week of October
October 5, 2019
Lafayette’s “Rock of Ages” Homecoming Week will begin on Oct. 6 with the Homecoming Kickoff from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m in the Stadium. The kickoff will feature game booths, food trucks, the Bubble Bus and a showing of the movie Sing on the turf starting at 6:45 p.m.
Oct. 7 will be the freshman tailgate. This will be from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Later this week on Oct. 10, the Powder Puff football game will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m with a $5 entry fee.
The following day, Oct. 11, is the fall pep assembly which will be held at the end of the school day from 2:28 to 3:17 p.m. in the Main Gym. Later that day, the Homecoming Parade will start at Green Pines Elementary School at 5:30 p.m. and end at Lafayette at 6:30 p.m.
Later that evening at the football game, the Lancers will face Parkway North starting at 7:30 p.m. The halftime show at the football game will include the performances of Lancer Regiment and Escadrille. The 2019 Homecoming court will also be announced during halftime. Finally, the Homecoming Dance will occur in the Commons from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m on Oct. 12.
Student Council (STUCO) has presented the theme “Rock of Ages” for Homecoming. Each day will have its specific theme in which students can dress up. Monday starts off Homecoming Week with “Pajamming Day.” Tuesday will be “Blues Gloria Day.” Wednesday is “80s Day.” Thursday is “Lets Get Physical Day.” And lastly, Friday is “Neon Lights Day.”
STUCO also has activities for students to participate in during lunch periods and flex. On Tuesday, students can participate with their grade level class to set up hall decorations in front of the school. On Wednesday, there will be a pumpkin toss activity during all three lunch shifts. During all three Flex periods on Thursday, there will be inflatable competitions.
Monday through Friday tickets will be sold during the Flex period. Tickets will cost $15 for a single ticket and $30 for a couples ticket. The cost will go up if students purchase tickets on Friday; single tickets will cost $20, couples tickets will be $40. Tickets will not be sold at the dance.
Assistant Dance Chair of STUCO, Julia Manning, believes that she and the rest of the STUCO board will make Homecoming Week as well as the Homecoming Dance an enjoyable experience.
“I really enjoy working with everybody who is on the STUCO board. They all work super hard, and we are going to make it where it is fun for everyone,” Manning said.
Laney Tvrdik, STUCO Dance Chair, is excited for the upcoming Homecoming activities but also the community aspect of it.
“The thing I am most looking forward to about Homecoming week is all the activities coming up, such as Powder Puff, the parade and the pep assembly,” Tvrdik said. “It not only builds school spirit but allows students to hang out with their friends and community.”
![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)
