Lake Forest Academy Winter Formal: A Growing Tradition
This year marks the third annual Winter Formal Dance at Lake Forest Academy. Taking place on February 28, the “Under the Stars” themed event was the latest evolution of a…
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LFA Attends the Annual Model United Nations of the University of Chicago Conference
On February 5-8, 2026, Lake Forest Academy’s Model United Nations team travelled to Chicago to compete in the annual Model United Nations Conference of the University of Chicago (MUNUC) –…
LFA Hosts 12th Annual Josh Rothstein Young Alumni Networking Night
February 19 marked the 12th Lake Forest Academy Annual Josh Rothstein Young Alumni Networking Night (YANN). This yearly event is incredibly unique to the academy, providing students with the opportunity…
Valentine’s Day: A Cherished Celebration of Love
Each year, on February 14, people around the world gather to celebrate the beloved holiday of romance, friendship and love. This day, Valentines day, is a time for gift-giving, romantic…
A Day of Gratitude: LFA Celebrates 169 Years
On February 13, Lake Forest Academy celebrates its annual Charter Day, a commemoration of the school’s founding. It was celebrated school-wide in Reid Hall with singing and treats, marking the…
Winter Musical: Bringing a Chicago Story Back to Chicago
“It is a Chicago story, and a lot of people don’t know that.” With this thought in mind, Michael Driscoll, Lake Forest Academy’s Director of Theater, decided to bring the…
Biology Under an Air Defense System: The Absurdity of Student Life in Qatar
Writing notes on basic neurology concepts, hearing the explosions caused by the Qatari air defense system and listening to the teacher’s voice fall silent for a second before saying, “We’re…
LFA’s Annual Lunar New Year Celebrations: Reflections of Identity and Belonging
For many international students attending school in a foreign country, identity unfolds between two different calendars—that of their own and that of the new environment they are in. Outside of…
The Myth of Safety: How Lax Borders Undermine Chicago
The Chicago Loop is often deemed the safest district in Chicago. As the largest business district, it boasts a breathtaking skyline, a robust police presence and streets typically bustling with…
The Olympic Games: A Shift Among Nations
Hosting the Olympic Games was often promoted as a major opportunity for economic growth and global recognition. In the short term, the Olympics create an immediate boost to tourism, as…