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• Forest Scout Friday

• Important Notice About the Back of the School Entrance off of Willow/Spruce St

• Prom 2025
• Prom Court
• Safe2Help Illinois

• Share Your Questions on LFHS Phase 1 Construction!

• Important Senior Celebrations
• Summer School Registration is Now Open!

• Under the Hard Hat Episode 12: Spring Recap and Summer Look Ahead

• Athletics

• CROYA
• Elizabeth Silvay (National Merit Scholarship)
• Lake Bluff District 65 Summer Book Club
• LFHS Foundation Luncheon Recap
• LFHS Friday Morning News
• Sunrise on the Rocks

• LFHS Wall of Fame Honorees
• SAVE THE DATE - All Alumni Parking Lot Party (90 Years of LFHS)

Scouts Trailing News

• Student One Pager

• Hiring: Bike Camp Director

Newest Edition of Forest Scout Friday

People of the Year:

• In LFHS Editor Amelia Hansen- Spags’ Legacy: How Chuck Spagnoli Shaped LFHS’s Heart and Soul

• Staff Writer Anna Jasper- ‘In Loco Parentis:’ Celebrating Mrs. Ariel Landvick’s 29 Years at LFHS

• Social Media Editor Michaela Barry- Mr. Brad Naughton Set to Retire After 32 Years at LFHS

• Editor-in-Chief Lyla Carney and Video Editor Grace Donovan- College Corner: Week #12

• Video Editor Grace Donovan and Staff Writer Tommy Swift- Rotisserie Royale is Back

• Staff Writer Lizzy Grace- Villa Turicum: The Legacy of Edith Rockefeller and Her Lake Forest Estate

• Staff Writer Sophia Shader- Cook Throughout the Years

• Staff Writer Kayden Prieto- Cinderella Production is a Perfect Fit

• Staff Writer Bella Bosau- All The Best, Ms. George

• Editor-in-Chief Clara Collis- Third Signing Day at LFHS
• Staff Writer Boden Rupprecht- Scouts Catch Fire After Winning Four of Their Last Five Games

In Our Opinion:

• Opinion Editor Stella Henretta- A Fresh Beginning: Restoring LFHS’ Courtyard

Watch It:

• Special Guests Lilly Stauffer, Grace Donnellan, Jack Clark, Will Hirschfield, Maria Alzamora, Joey Van Camp, Kaylah Perez, Clay Goldhaber, and Hannah Miczuga- Morning News 5/9

Starting Immediately - The back school entrance off of Willow/Spruce will only be a ONE-WAY exit only from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. If you wish to enter the back school parking lot between these times, please enter off of Noble Ave. You may exit the back school parking lot at Willow/Spruce or Noble Ave. This has become a safety issue with all the Athletic buses lined up in the back lot after school blocking one lane of traffic in the parking lot. Thank you for your help with this matter!

Dear Parents and Students,

On behalf of the Junior Class and the LFHS APT Prom Committee, we are pleased to present Prom 2025, Unmask the Night. Prom will be held on Saturday, May 17th at Belvedere Catering and Events. This is a Junior/Senior Formal event. Please see the information below. Use this link to register today: Prom 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Prom Court:

Maria Alzamora

Nate Arch

Michael Byun

Tommy Esplin

Ethan Farrell

Braden Hoskins

Josie Irvin

Anna Jasper

Bryan Kupperman

Michael Nduaka

Jasmine Scott

Thomas Walsh

Lake Forest School District 115 now uses Safe2Help Illinois for confidential reporting of concerns like bullying, safety threats, or mental health issues. This 24/7 statewide tool connects students to the right support—school staff, mental health professionals, or law enforcement.

This program is accessbile by app, text (SAFE2 to 72332), phone (844-4-SAFEIL), or website (safe2helpil.com), Safe2Help focuses on prevention and building a culture of trust and care.

As we prepare to release a Phase 1 Construction Community Update online next week, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood community members are invited to submit questions in advance.

Submit your questions by noon on Sunday, May 11, using the button below. We’ll answer as many as possible during the update.

A recording of the update will be shared on Wednesday, May 14, via our District 115 and District 67 411 newsletters and will be posted on our school websites, social media channels, and the Referendum webpage.

May 5-16: AP Testing

May 14: Senior Counselor Seminar (Students Only)

May 17: Prom

May 19: Wellness Walk

May 21: AP Testing Make Ups

May 21: Band Concert (RMA) 7:30 PM

May 22: AP Testing Make Ups

May 22: Pitch Night (RMA) 7:00 PM

May 23: AP Testing Make Ups

May 26: Memorial Day - No School

May 28-29: Senior Finals

May 29: Seniors Last Day

June 2-5: Finals Week

June 4: Bilingual Parent Registration Night 5:30 PM

June 5: Last Day of School

June 5: Graduation Rehearsal and Senior BBQ 2:00 PM

June 7: Graduation 2:30 PM

Attention Seniors! The last two months of high school are filled with wonderful events, last opportunities, and celebrations. Be sure to check out our new Senior Commons: LFHS Class of 2025 page with all things related to the end of your time at LFHS. There are also two opportunities for you to honor those who helped you through the last 4 years. Check out both QR codes to nominate a member of our support staff and/or a faculty member who have made a difference in your life at LFHS.

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Summer School registration in now open for the upcoming school year. Click on the link below to view our Summer School catalog and register for classes. Registration for most Summer School courses close on Friday, May 23rd. Driver Ed Registration closes on Friday, April 11th.

Check out the latest episode of Under The Hard Hat for an inside look at the Phase 1 construction progress at Lake Forest High School and a preview of the work planned on campus this summer.

• 5/14 - High School Meeting: Photo Scavenger Hunt! 6:30-8pm at CROYA!

• 5/21 - High School Meeting: 8th Grade Welcome Party! 7-8pm at CROYA
• Check out CROYA's May Top 10 here!

Congratulations to our very own Elizabeth Silvay being named a winner in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, earning a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.

Elizabeth is one of just 2,500 high school seniors nationwide to receive this honor, recognizing the most academically talented students in the United States. These National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners were selected from a pool of more than 15,000 Finalists for their outstanding academic record, leadership, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

Elizabeth plans to pursue a career in chemical engineering and has committed to attending Dartmouth College in the fall. At LFHS, Elizabeth is a dedicated member of the Math Team, French Club, JV Tennis, and Track & Field, in addition to being a downhill ski racer with the Wilmot and Aspen Valley Ski Clubs, and being named to the Illinois Ski Team at the Western High School Championship earlier this year. Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth on this prestigious achievement!

Read Our Official Press Release

Dear Lake Bluff Community,

As May unfolds, we're filled with gratitude for a school year rich in creativity, community, and growth. Thank you for being a vital part of this journey.

We're especially excited about Sunrise Rocks 2025, happening on Saturday, May 24, at Sunrise Park. It's a celebration of music, connection, and the generosity that fuels opportunities for Lake Bluff students. We hope to see you there!

Looking ahead, we’re also gearing up for our Summer Book Club Conversation this August featuring “The Gift of Failure.” This is a great way to come together and discuss issues facing our students. RSVP is encouraged so you can receive all the conversation starters directly throughout the summer. You can get details about the reading material further down in this bulletin.

This week is Staff Appreciation Week! It's not too late to send a note of gratitude to a LB65 staff member or even an educator who made a difference in your life.

As always, thank you for supporting creativity, excellence, and opportunity in our schools.

Every Student, Every Day,
Dr. Lisa Leali
Superintendent, Lake Bluff 65

Sunrise Rocks at Sunrise Park in Lake Bluff, Illinois has always had a philanthropic aspect, donating funds to various local organizations over the years benefiting The Zachary Porter Foundation, The Alliance for Excellence & Bluffers in Need Fund.

The Zachary Porter Fund honors and celebrates the life of a wonderful young man who leaves a meaningful impact on the community he cherished. Zach was acutely aware of how fortunate he was to grow up here in Lake Bluff, valuing the benefit of attending excellent educational institutions and always grateful for the opportunity to pursue any of his many interests. Zach wanted other children to experience those same opportunities. The Zachary Porter Fund will help subsidize enrichment activities, including music lessons, sports, park programs, and outdoor field trips, for kids who would not otherwise have the access to the same opportunities.

For over 25 years, the community of Lake Bluff has generously donated to The Alliance for Excellence providing funds to support the teachers and children of the Lake Bluff Public School District.

In the Village of Lake Bluff, every student's journey toward learning and growth is a story worth nurturing. The Bluffers In Need Fund stands as a testament to our collective commitment to ensure no student walks their educational path hindered by lack of resources. Managed with care by our district, this fund directly addresses the immediate needs of our students, making a tangible difference in students’ lives each year.

Clark Sommers (Class of ‘95), Margaret McMullan (Class of ‘78), and Carla Neuschel Wyckoff (Class of ‘66) with their Wall of Fame plaques. (Lake Forest Schools)

[LAKE FOREST, IL] – Lake Forest Community High School (LFHS) proudly inducted three distinguished alumni into its Wall of Fame during a special ceremony on April 14, 2025. This event marked the first induction since 2019, following the pandemic, and served to reinvigorate a cherished LFHS tradition that began in 2005.

“We’re thrilled to bring back this event and celebrate three outstanding Scouts who’ve made exemplary contributions in their fields,” said Lesley Fisher, LFHS Alumni Association Coordinator. “Their inspiring stories are a powerful reminder of what is possible for our Lake Forest Community High School students.”

At the ceremony in the LFHS Raymond Moore Auditorium, Carla Neuschel Wyckoff (Class of ‘66), Margaret McMullan (Class of ‘78), and Clark Sommers (Class of ‘95) took the stage smiling as their families, LFHS junior and senior classes, former inductees, Alumni Ambassadors, and the LFHS community watched with pride from the audience. Their plaques will be placed on the LFHS Wall of Fame.

The three honorees were chosen by the LFHS Wall of Fame Selection Committee. “We look for individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact in their profession and community,” said Carolyn Konz, LFHS faculty and Wall of Fame Selection Committee member.

Meet the Honorees

Carla Neuschel Wyckoff

Carla Neuschel Wyckoff, LFHS Class of 1966, graduated from the University of Missouri Journalism School and earned an MBA from Northwestern. She spent 16 years as an American Medical Association executive, including time as a Washington, D.C. lobbyist. After earning a Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola, she served as a prosecutor in Lake County before being elected County Clerk in 2014. In 2019, she became an Assistant State’s Attorney in McHenry County. Her children, McKay and Alexander, also graduated from LFHS.

Margaret McMullan

Margaret McMullan, LFHS Class of 1978 and author of nine award-winning books, including In My Mother’s House, Sources of Light, and Where the Angels Lived, has received an NEA Fellowship and a Fulbright. Her work appears in USA Today, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times. A former professor, she serves on multiple literary boards and co-directs the McMullan Young Writers Workshop. She also helped launch One Book, One Pass and writes full-time in Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Clark Sommers
Clark Sommers, LFHS Class of 1995, is a Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and educator who has toured globally with jazz luminaries, including Kurt Elling, Cedar Walton, and Brian Blade. A CalArts graduate, he studied with Charlie Haden and later earned a master's in Jazz Composition from DePaul University. Clark leads acclaimed projects like Ba(SH) and The Lens.

Clark’s most recent recording project, “Feast Ephemera” is a 12-piece ensemble released in September 2023. Feast Ephemera is his most ambitious and far-reaching project, featuring all new compositions and arrangements, realized by 12 of Clark’s long-time collaborators. It will be performed by the Memphis Symphony this April.

Nominate a Scout for the Next Wall of Fame Class

If you know an LFHS alum you would like to nominate for induction into the LFHS Alumni Wall of Fame in 2027, please complete the LFHS Wall of Fame nomination form here.

Here is the updated student one pager.

Student One Pager

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• Now Hiring: Bike Camp Director!
  Join Our Team! $20 per hour + Bonus Benefits 40 hours/week for 8 weeks. Travel around Lake Forest and other local communities, utilizing the North Shore Bike Path, Des Plaines River Trail, and the Skokie Valley Bike Trail. Visit local attractions, such as Forest Park Beach, Middle Fork Savannah, and Fort Sheridan. Bonus Benefits Include: Free Fitness Center Membership, Free Paddleboard & Kayak Rentals, and Discounted Golf at Deerpath. Learn more.