Introducing the 2026-2027 All-School President
Maxim Grinberg ‘27 is Lake Forest Academy’s All-School President for the 2026-2027 school year. Grinberg, from Moscow, Russia, has been active in student leadership throughout his years at LFA. He…
September 2026
Meta’s Teen Limit
On Aug. 26, Meta announced a scrolling time limit for teens in response to persistent allegations of intentionally harmful and addictive apps targeted at teens from parents and schools. The…
What’s New: Code of Conduct
The new 26-27 school year comes with a new student handbook. The changes to the student handbook followed hefty conversations amongst the school’s Dean Council and the Code of Conduct…
Meet Our Campus Dogs: A Look at Our Beloved Pups
Zoro Owner: Swati Tanwar Age: 3 Years on campus: 3 Personality: Zoro is a handsome, sweet, friendly and very loving golden retriever. He can be a little dramatic sometimes but…
The Night Everyone’s Waiting For: Homecoming
One of the most anticipated traditions at Lake Forest Academy, homecoming, occurred on Sept. 19 in the Student Center, decked out in gold for the “24k gold” theme. Whether students…
Singer, Philanthropist and Icon to Many: Dolly Parton Passes Away at Age 80
Dolly Parton, a singer and songwriter who became one of the most recognizable figures in American music, died Aug. 25, at age 80. Parton died after a brief battle with…
2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Each year, 70,000 juniors in Illinois enter the National Merit Scholarship competition. Despite best efforts, only the top one-percent of the early applicants make it to the last round. They…
Class Retreats: A Purpose for Every Grade
The freshman retreat was designed to familiarize students with both the campus and each other. The first day was on campus grounds for small-group activities, including a tour of Lake…
Movie Theatres Are Making a Comeback
Movie theaters seem to be making a comeback, at least if you look at the money. By late August, North American box-office revenue in 2026 was up roughly 20% from…
2026’s Top Summer Albums: Ranked
6. “Oh yeah?” by Steve Lacy Though Steve Lacy’s album was released July 17, it was the July 31 release of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” that brought it to the…