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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Krish Bahadur: LFA’s New All School President
Krish Bahadur ‘26 was announced as Lake Forest Academy’s All School President (ASP) for the 2025-26 academic school year on April 18, 2025. The rising senior delivered an acceptance speech…
Dressed to Impress, 1920s Style
Ginevra King Mitchell, circa 1941. Lake Forest Academy’s prom theme for the 2024-2025 year is “The Great Gatsby,” which brought out some of the most daring fashion trends of the…