![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)
AP Art Studio students gain much more than just fine arts credit
Junior Sawyer Novack was one of the AP Art Studio students who work was displayed at the Lafayette Fine Arts Festival April 22-23. The event allowed the class members to select which pieces to put on display.
May 6, 2022
During the AP Art Studio course, students produce a portfolio of work that can be submitted to the College Board at the end of the year for AP credit. but the students in this class that meets 3rd Hour actually get much more than advanced credit. Another major outcome is that the work can help them to really discover their creative voice.
The class has encouraged many aspiring artists to explore their individuality and branch out to experiment with new forms of art. The students use a range of approaches to create original art that showcases technical skills in a wide range of media through a variety of themes. They also complete a sustained investigation that consists of a body of work around a student-selected theme.
