2025

An Evolving Tradition: Belmont Hill’s 2025 Turkey Drive

By Jack Ramanathan

Belmont Hill’s longstanding tradition of community support continued this November as the School completed its annual Turkey Drive, distributing 543 complete meal kits to food pantries, churches, shelters, schools, and…

Historic Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days

By Adrian Chen

After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, federal services resumed on November 12, 2025, following President Trump’s signature on a bipartisan funding bill. This bill passed as a result…

Athlete of the Issue: Fitz Courtney ’26

By Cooper Schuldt

Over the last four years, Fitz Courtney ’26 has been an essential contributor to Belmont Hill’s Cross Country and Nordic Skiing programs, both athletically and as a leader. Due to…

Cross Country Season in Review

By Jack Good

The Varsity and JV Cross Country teams both had exceptional seasons this past year. In the first race of the season, the Bobcat Invitational, JV placed second overall and Varsity…

Varsity Football Team Looks to Bounce Back in 2026

By Tyler Grossman

The varsity football team battled through much adversity throughout the season to salvage a 2-6 record after starting 0-6. Jack Hurley ’27 thought during the season that, “We learned a…

Soccer Successful in Coach Montoya’s Last Season

By Bradford Adams

Following a successful 2024 campaign, the Belmont Hill Varsity soccer team looked to build on its success in Mr. Montoya’s final season as head coach. Under the leadership of captains…

Girls Varsity Basketball in Debut Cougar Classic Tournament

By Madeleine Stastny, Sports Editor

As the Girls Varsity Basketball team began their 2025-2026 season, they faced heated competition in their annual Vernon Hills Cougar Classic tournament. Despite not placing first, they had promising showings…

Player of The Month: December

By Chris Frekko and Fitz Knight

Girls POTM: Lindsay Farbman Lindsay Farbman ‘26 is the Spectator’s pick for the December Player-of-the-Month. She has had an amazing start to her season by leading the girls basketball team…

A Celebration of Gratitude: LFA’s First Giving Day

By Zoe Wolfberg and Charley Gopin

On November 18, Lake Forest Academy held its first-ever Giving Day: an event dedicated to raising funds to support the school community. The money will go towards the Academy Fund,…

Lake Forest Academy Hosts Wellness Weekend Ahead of Finals

By Charley Gopin, Features Editor

During December 12-14, Lake Forest Academy’s Health and Wellness Prefects are hosting a themed weekend for the first time. The activities will offer students an opportunity to practice self-care amid…