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…
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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…
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…
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…
A Celebration of Gratitude: LFA’s First Giving Day
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
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…
The Spectator Takes on Halas Hall
On Tuesday November 11, the Lake Forest Academy Spectator’s reporters boarded a Caxy van and made the five minute drive over to the Chicago Bears’ practice facility at Halas Hall…
Less Stress, More Success: A Guide to Winter Finals
With finals season approaching fast, many students may be experiencing heightened levels of stress. Luckily, Lake Forest Academy is prepared to support its students with a variety of events designed…
Davin Lee ‘26 Takes Home Prestigious National YoungArts Award
During an orchestra rehearsal on November 24, Davin Lee ‘26 received a notification on his phone and checked his email. After reading it, Lee quickly stepped outside of the orchestra…