FIRE Conference Returning to LFA for 7th Year
Lake Forest Academy is hosting the seventh annual Fostering Intercultural Respect and Engagement (FIRE) conference on January 23. Led by LFA prefects and students, it invites students from public and…
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Dana Hall’s Varsity Lacrosse Team Wins the 2025 EIL Championships
This year, Dana Hall’s Varsity Lacrosse team won the 2025 EIL Championships for the first time since 2012. On May 16, Dana Hall played against The Winsor School, where they…
Historic Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days
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…
An Evolving Tradition: Belmont Hill’s 2025 Turkey Drive
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…
Varsity Football Team Looks to Bounce Back in 2026
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…
Cross Country Season in Review
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…
Athlete of the Issue: Fitz Courtney ’26
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…
Soccer Successful in Coach Montoya’s Last Season
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…
Player of The Month: December
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…
Girls Varsity Basketball in Debut Cougar Classic Tournament
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…