Among the blazing heat of the summer, the weather was not the only thing sparking up conversation; Windy City Smokeout blew away festival attendees with flaming hot barbecue, beloved country…
In recent years, LFA has standardized its grading system, ensuring for the 2023–24 school year that the score required for an A in one class is the same as in…
It’s 10:17pm on a Thursday night, the man at table fourteen needs silverware and Uncle Dave at the bar is still waiting for his takeout. All the cutlery is in…
Dear Spectator readers, As we begin our 105th year of Lake Forest Academy’s Spectator, we want to thank you for all the support and engagement you have shown us this…
Dana Hall School starts classes at 8:00 a.m., every day except Thursday, when we get a precious extra 50 minutes. But what if every day started later—say 8:50 or even…
The line between Church and State has become increasingly shaky as more court cases push for it to be blurred. On May 22, the Supreme Court, in a divided decision,…
College sports have changed forever. Students now have the ability to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) as of 2021, where previously the schools gained the profits from…
Imagine this: you have spent hours making flashcards and studying for a test. At the last minute, a friend asks to borrow the cards. You feel good at the beginning…
The math placement test that I took in sixth grade still affects my math level today. Therefore, I believe that we should eliminate the requirement for a teacher recommendation to…
According to Lake Forest Academy’s profile on Niche’s website, the institution has an “A+” for “Diversity” and a ranking of “#1 of 158” for “Most Diverse Private High Schools in…
