Halloween at LFA: Spooky Traditions and Fall Festivities
As the leaves fall and the weather starts to change, Lake Forest Academy is ready for its annual Halloween festivities. At Lake Forest Academy, Halloween isn’t just about dressing up…
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Like Father Like Son: A Deerfield Experience
Deerfield is a school well known for its history and generational familial connections. Although cultural and societal changes are inherently inevitable, there are certain aspects of Deerfield that haven’t changed…
Deerfield Helps Tackle Food Insecurity
Despite frequent discourse about the flavor of our dining hall dishes, they are still reliably and consistently quality and accessible. However, this privilege does not extend beyond the school into…
Young Democrats and Young Republicans: The History of Political Clubs at Deerfield Academy
The Young Republicans and Young Democrats clubs existed at Deerfield Academy since before the school was co-ed. Despite their extensive legacy, the clubs are less well known in the Deerfield…
The Communication Office: A Hidden Branch of the Academy’s Backbone
As students walk to their classes, they can often spot members of the Communications Office capturing the details of student life. The office serves as the “public relations arm” of…
A Day In the Life of Head of School Dr. John Austin
Since 2019, John Austin has been the head of school. Students regularly see him riding his bike around campus, watching sports practice and games, sitting in his office in the…