Class Retreats: A Purpose for Every Grade
The freshman retreat was designed to familiarize students with both the campus and each other. The first day was on campus grounds for small-group activities, including a tour of Lake…
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2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Each year, 70,000 juniors in Illinois enter the National Merit Scholarship competition. Despite best efforts, only the top one-percent of the early applicants make it to the last round. They…
Singer, Philanthropist and Icon to Many: Dolly Parton Passes Away at Age 80
Dolly Parton, a singer and songwriter who became one of the most recognizable figures in American music, died Aug. 25, at age 80. Parton died after a brief battle with…
The Night Everyone’s Waiting For: Homecoming
One of the most anticipated traditions at Lake Forest Academy, homecoming, occurred on Sept. 19 in the Student Center, decked out in gold for the “24k gold” theme. Whether students…
Meet Our Campus Dogs: A Look at Our Beloved Pups
Zoro Owner: Swati Tanwar Age: 3 Years on campus: 3 Personality: Zoro is a handsome, sweet, friendly and very loving golden retriever. He can be a little dramatic sometimes but…
A Ferry Special Day: Celebrating the 157th Anniversary of Ferry Hall
Yellow and white balloons adorn the student center, a prefect takes the stage, choruses of an abandoned alma mater ripple out — these are the signs of Ferry Hall Day.…
iPhone Duo: Apple’s Foray into the Foldable Smartphone Market
Over the past few years, updates for the iPhone have often felt similar. Camera settings, updated processors and longer-lasting batteries have followed a predictable pattern. However, the highly anticipated recent…
Lunch and Learn: LFA’s New Networking Program
This year, a new program has been launched at Lake Forest Academy that is designed to allow students to learn about different career paths and make networking connections. This program,…
From Flashcards to Internationals: Two LFA Juniors Shine at HOSA State Conference
During spring break, two LFA students, Sienna Yang ’27 and Jessica Xu ’27, spent three days at the Illinois Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference in Springfield.…
The Specktator Special
2026-27 Student Leadership Predictions and Recap: All School President-elect will likely fail to deliver on promises about senior parking and off-campus lunch. Senior class president candidates continue to make false…