![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)
In all kinds of weather, Mullen stays on duty keeping parking lot in check
Avery Townsend and Kyler Messenger
Before the student traffic arrives, parking lot attendant Barb Mullen arrives shortly after 7 a.m. and sets the cones out to block off the lanes in the first two rows. Mullen has been working at LHS for 14 years.
February 7, 2023
Parking lot attendant Barb Mullen has supervised the Lafayette High School parking lot for 12 years. Mullen arrives at 7:15 a.m. every morning to start her work for the day. Rain or shine Mullen can be found directing traffic and both before and after school to keep everyone safe. During the day, she checks the cars to make sure everyone is in the correct parking spot and has their parking tag displayed properly. She has also helped students out by letting them know if they have left their lights on or left a window down if is starts to rain. In general, she makes sure that the parking lot stays safe for student and staff vehicles.
