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…
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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…
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…
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…
Are Parents Responsible for Children’s Gun Crimes?
Every time a mass shooting shocks an American community, many find their innate reaction being to blame someone. Whether it is guns, the shooter or anything in between, finding a…
Alumni Achievements: Patrick McCarthy and Guy Blessing
Dr. Patrick McCarthy Back in 1973, Dr. Patrick McCarthy was an average senior boarding student at Lake Forest Academy, with dreams of becoming a famous rock-star. During this time, LFA…
Mastering Your Mindset: An Interview With Rob Dial
As finals swiftly approach at Lake Forest Academy and the community nears the summer holidays, motivation gets harder. The repetitive cycle of oscillating motivation calls for an expert in the…
2025 LFA Spring Break Trip: Caxys Abroad!
The Bahamas The spring break trip for the AP Environmental Science class took students to one of the most beautiful and unique places on Earth – Andros Island in the…
How Illinois Uses Cannabis Sales To Reinvest in Communities
On June 25, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), becoming the 11th state in the nation to legalize cannabis – including products such…