Spectator Senior Spotlight: 2024–25
Myles Haight Managing Editor of Digital Content College: Undecided major at Denison University Best LFA social event: Freshman year prom, it was on a boat overlooking Chicago and it was…
Features
LFA Senior Assassin: Stay Dry or Say Goodbye
As seniors enter their final month at Lake Forest Academy, things are getting more soaked. Water guns, water bottles and surprise ambushes have taken over campus as the Class of…
RA Weekend Expectations: Does It Live Up to Ones in the Past?
This year, Lake Forest Academy’s annual tradition of RA weekend occurred on May 17th. However, the weekend was different from ones in the past. Instead of primarily focusing on families,…
LFA’s 26th Annual Gala: Experiential Learning Blossoming at LFA
The Lake Forest Academy Gala is a once-yearly event to gather community members to raise money for different causes. This year’s Gala was held on April 26 and raised money…
Q&A With Teachers and Faculty Leaving LFA
Gillian Teichman Where did you spend most of your time in LFA? In the basement of Cressey or the athletic training room with Trainer Jenni. We work silently with each…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Update on School Spirit Week
In recent school years, Lake Forest Academy has seen a rapid decline in school spirit. With the hit of COVID-19, faculty began to notice a decrease in student involvement, specifically…