Charlie Kirk Assassination
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, a well-known right-wing and Christian political activist, was shot and killed while speaking at the University of Utah. Kirk, one of the most notable…
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Turkey Drive Preview
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, a cherished Belmont Hill tradition that connects students and members of the broader community. The Drive supports local…
Government Shutdown Update
As of Monday, October 24th, the federal government has officially been shut down for almost four weeks—24 days and counting—making it currently the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. The standoff…
Hurricane Melissa: A Path of Destruction
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm this year, swept through the Caribbean on the morning of October 28th. It primarily hit the southwestern coast of Jamaica before moving northwest to Cuba…
Mr. Pitcher Enters History Department
This year, Mr. Bennett Pitcher joins the Belmont Hill community as a one-year Teaching Fellow. He will be teaching History 1 and 2, coaching varsity football and basketball, serving as…
Reviving a Piece of LFA History: The Fountain Returns to Reid Hall
Walking through Corbin Circle, you can see a new fountain in front of Reid Hall. Years ago, a fountain stood in the same spot, and now Lake Forest Academy brought…
The 2025-26 School Year Ferry Hall Festivities
In 1974, the all-girls school Ferry Hall merged with the all boys school Lake Forest Academy, creating the coeducational school LFA students attend today. While losing its name, aspects of…
Parents Experience Student Life at LFA’s Annual Family Weekend
On the weekend of September 28, hundreds of Lake Forest Academy parents gathered together for LFA’s annual family weekend. Family weekend is an event that LFA hosts to give parents…
Former Dana Hall Student Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 marked a monumental day in Dana Hall history as María Corina Machado, a student of Dana Hall in the early 1980s, was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize…
Workshop with Bret Stephens ‘91: Overview and Insight
A guide on constructing Opinion Writing On Thursday, September 25, 2025, The Anvil team had the privilege of welcoming New York Times columnist and Middlesex alumnus Bret Stephens ‘91 back…