Dads On duty

The Ladue Dads Club Positively Impacts Ladues Community

By Lila Meyers

Features Staff

The Ladue Dads Club is a group of fathers who come together to support their children's school, and simultaneously give back to their community. Will Dempsey, vice president and cochair of concessions at the Ladue Dads Club, loves the organization and all the things that go into it.

In regards to Dempseys decision to join the club, it was a 'No-brainer.' Dempsey has been a member of the LDC since 2018, organizing events and fundraisers to help the school and all of its students.

me to give back to the school,” Dempsey said.

Freshman John Caito has contribuated to the LDC in order to initiate a new restroom facilty at Ladue's West Campus. "My family donated to Ladues community to help make our school a better a place"

Georgia Bland, sophmore

“I am a member of the Dads Club because it gives me the opportunity to be a part of the school community, gives me a chance to meet other dads, and allows

Although the LDC is heavily involved with Ladue, they are best known for their presence at the football games. They keep the concession stand up and running, all while bringing people together and keeping Ladue’s community replenished and hydrated with delicious food, drinks and fun. The Dads Club leaves nothing but a positive impact on its community, helping to fund multiple clubs and organizations. One club that they have especially helped is the Ladue Sparkle Effect. Sparkle is an all inclusive club that brings peers together, with and without disabilities.

“It's usually a highlight [at football and basketball games] just to see the inclusion and to see the smiles on their faces. It makes everyone happy, and to me that is a community.” Nikki Harrison, Sparkle sponsor says. Sparkle has not only benefited the school but given back to the Ladue community as a whole. Sparkle gives a sense of togetherness and support, and with the help of the Ladue Dads Club, they are able to sparkle and shine a little brighter.

“Sparkle is a club for anybody and everybody and I think that's what's really special about it, because we preach inclusivity, kindness and celebrating our differences and our talents.” Up and coming 2023-2024 Captain Georgia Bland said. The Ladue Dads Club enhances clubs like Sparkle and helps them to reach their full potential, and the ultimate goal of inclusivity in the Ladue community. "I love being able to help my community," says Caito.