Poetry Slam Founder Marc Kelly Smith Comes to LFA
Marc Kelly Smith, age 76, is the founder of the poetry slam movement that has gained traction around the world. Smith was born and raised in the South Side of…
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Trump, Zelenskyy Clash in Oval Office Over U.S. Aid to Ukraine
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretching into its fourth year, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office on…
Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam With Masters Victory
After over a decade of close calls and heartbreak, Rory McIlroy finally captured the green jacket at the 2025 Masters, winning in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose. With the…
Player of the Month: April
Girls POTM: Lucy Kirmser The Spectator’s April Player-of-the-Month is LFA Girls Varsity Lacrosse Captain, Lucy Kirmser ‘25. Averaging five points per game for a combined 63 points in 14 games…
A Preview of the Spring Sports Season
Varsity Girls Badminton Going into the spring season, the Girls Varsity Badminton team was looking forward to hosting home games for the first time. On April 1, the first home…
75th Season of Formula One Has a Surprising Start
On March 15, Formula One raced in Melbourne at the Australian Grand Prix. Going into the inaugural race, there were many changes within the teams. The most shocking was the…
NHL Continues to Honor Johnny Grudreau
On Aug. 29, 2024, the hockey world lost two influential players: John Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau. The Hockey community has continued to honor their lives; more specifically, the…
LFA Student Bao Le’s Publication in the International Journal
LFA student Bao Le ‘25 recently published her research paper in the “International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research.” The article presents a comparative analysis between two aortic valve…
The Abrupt Digitalization of Advanced Placement Exams
Advanced Placement (AP) tests are standardized exams taken each May created by the College Board; the exams allow high school students to demonstrate college-level knowledge and, in many cases, earn…
The Inaugural Breaking Barriers Gala
On the evening of March 8, Lake Forest Academy’s Breaking Barriers Club hosted its first gala. Breaking Barriers strives to allow immigrants easier access to healthcare. The Club’s leaders include…