Mission Statement
Knights’ Armory is a student-run business dedicated to serving the LCSS community through quality products, innovative ideas, and meaningful service. Through hands-on management of a real business, students develop practical skills in leadership, marketing, operations, finance, product development, and customer service. Innovation and generosity are at the heart of who we are as we continually seek new ways to strengthen school spirit, serve our community, and use our success to make a positive impact on others.
Our Story
2018 | Knights’ Armory Begins
Knights’ Armory was created in 2018 by one of Mr. Matthew Newkirk's entrepreneurship classes with the support of three founding sponsors who contributed $2,100 to help launch the student-run business. The Armory opened in November with its first product, an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” T-shirt, and launched its first online store.
2019 | Taking the Store to the Community
In January 2019, Knights’ Armory held its first pop-up shop at a Central Catholic basketball game, beginning a tradition of bringing LCSS spiritwear directly to school and community events.
2021–2023 | A Growing Student Business
What began as a small student venture grew rapidly. Annual sales surpassed $40,000 during the 2021–22 school year and exceeded $50,000 the following year.
2024 | A New Home on Friday Nights
In August 2024, Knights’ Armory opened its football pop-up building, originally developed as a student innovation project. The new space expanded the Armory’s presence at LCC events and created another authentic setting for students to operate the business.
2025–2026 | More Than $335,000 in Sales
By the end of the 2025–26 school year, Knights’ Armory had generated more than $335,000 in cumulative sales, including nearly $65,000 in its most recent year.
Giving Back | More Than $10,000 Donated
Service has remained central to the Armory from the beginning. Students have helped raise more than $10,000 for local charities, with the goal of supporting at least one charitable cause each semester.
Today | A Student-Run Business Laboratory
Knights’ Armory now serves as a hands-on business management experience where students lead product development, marketing, operations, finance, customer service, and innovation while continuing to serve the entire LCSS community.