Democracy Betrayed
How this current government shutdown betrays our Founding Father’s legacy When French Minister Alexis de Tocqueville toured America, he remarked in his book Democracy in America that “to meddle in…
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The Louvre Heist: How Four Thieves Stole France’s Crown Jewels
The Louvre, the world’s largest and most visited art museum, was robbed on October 19th. Four masked thieves stole eight of France’s crown jewels in under 8 minutes and in…
Emmy Award-Winning Anchor Christine Devine Inspires LFA Students
On Friday, October 10, Lake Forest Academy welcomed Christine Devine, a 16-time Emmy Award-winning newscaster from Fox 11 Los Angeles, to campus for a special visit. Devine spoke with students…
State Department Revokes Visas Over Charlie Kirk Comments
The State Department announced on Tuesday, October. 14, that the visas of at least six foreign citizens were revoked after they celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media.…
Mr. Kendall Joins BH Math Dept
Whether in the math classroom or on the ski trails, Mr. Kendall brings energy, endurance, and enthusiasm to Belmont Hill. Coming from the Dublin School in New Hampshire, he has…
Mr. Murphy ’98 Returns to BH
Mr. Murphy ’98 returns to Belmont Hill for the third time, teaching math and coaching soccer. He first joined the Belmont Hill community as a Form III student, graduating in…
Mr. Palandjian ’13 Rejoins Campus
One of the newest members of Belmont Hill’s Science Department is alumnus Mr. Petros Palandjian ’13, who joins the faculty to teach Computer Science, replacing Mr. Ryan, who departed to…
Eric Kapitulik Delivers a Rousing Speech on Leadership
“But only when I started to swim, did I feel true fear”: these words, repeated several times, formed a key part of Chapel speaker Eric Kapitulik’s impactful story about the…
Jane Goodall: A Legacy of Science and Advocacy
Jane Goodall, a zoologist, died on October 1 at the age of 91. Goodall was renowned for her research and advocacy for chimpanzees. She became famous in the 1960s for…
Leading the Way: How LFA Students Are Shaping Campus Life
As Lake Forest Academy begins a new school year, new student leaders are stepping up to help the community. Among these individuals, there are 12 Prefects, 20 proctors, three student…