After 31 Years at Belmont Hill, Señor Montoya Leaves His Mark
On January 16, 2026, Belmont Hill said Goodbye to Sr. Montoya after 31 years of Service to Belmont Hill. Sr. Montoya is an alumnus of Boston College, having captained the…
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Reflections on US Detainment of Nicolás Maduro
On January 3, 2026, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US Forces in a large-scale military operation called “Operation Absolute Resolve.” Taking just about two hours and 20 minutes,…
China Continues Conducting Military Drills Near Taiwan
On December 29th and 30th Taiwan’s defense ministry detected 89 military aircraft and 28 warships participating in firing drills around Taiwan. The Chinese military participated in many firing drills as…
FIRE Conference Returning to LFA for 7th Year
Lake Forest Academy is hosting the seventh annual Fostering Intercultural Respect and Engagement (FIRE) conference on January 23. Led by LFA prefects and students, it invites students from public and…
Historic Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days
After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, federal services resumed on November 12, 2025, following President Trump’s signature on a bipartisan funding bill. This bill passed as a result…
An Evolving Tradition: Belmont Hill’s 2025 Turkey Drive
Belmont Hill’s longstanding tradition of community support continued this November as the School completed its annual Turkey Drive, distributing 543 complete meal kits to food pantries, churches, shelters, schools, and…
Lake Forest Academy Hosts Wellness Weekend Ahead of Finals
During December 12-14, Lake Forest Academy’s Health and Wellness Prefects are hosting a themed weekend for the first time. The activities will offer students an opportunity to practice self-care amid…
A Celebration of Gratitude: LFA’s First Giving Day
On November 18, Lake Forest Academy held its first-ever Giving Day: an event dedicated to raising funds to support the school community. The money will go towards the Academy Fund,…
Davin Lee ‘26 Takes Home Prestigious National YoungArts Award
During an orchestra rehearsal on November 24, Davin Lee ‘26 received a notification on his phone and checked his email. After reading it, Lee quickly stepped outside of the orchestra…
The Anvil’s Trip to The New York Times Done
What happens inside one of the world’s finest news organizations? Anvil editors got the rare chance to find out. Earlier this fall, a group of Anvil editors traveled to The…