Some LaFayette High School students are concerned there isn’t enough for kids to do in town after school. That will soon change with the help of the city.
Through a new collaboration between the high school and the LaFayette City Council, the students formed an advisory Junior Council that is giving them a voice in their community and an audience that’s willing to listen.
The students currently have their eyes set on improving the LaFayette Recreation Center. During their second meeting, held in October at the rec center, they discussed various programming options to engage students of all grade levels, as well as cosmetic touch-ups that would make the center more appealing to visit, like new flooring and paint.
Based on their suggestions, the center is hosting a kickball tournament for LaFayette High School students during their weeklong Thanksgiving break, and there are plans to host a winter dance there in February.
“This is the first dance that’s been held at the rec in a long time,” said Sarah Jenkins, advisor of the club.