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The Spectator
The student news site of Lake Forest Academy

The Spectator
The student news site of Lake Forest Academy

The Spectator
Parker Pollak

Parker Pollak, Reporter

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Levente Tallos ‘26 goes for a layup. (Photo by David Atas) | Dora Huang ‘27 poses with the state championship trophy after winning her match against Latin School of Chicago 3-1. (Photo by Noah Goldfayn)

Player-of-the-Month: February/March

Parker Pollak and Madeleine Stastny
March 14, 2025
LFA celebrates its 168th Charter Day on February 13 with orange-colored treats in the Cressey Center for the Arts.

LFA Celebrates Charter Day: 168 Years Old

Kayla Moore and Parker Pollak
March 14, 2025

Caxy’s Insights for Daily Dilemmas

Chloe Jhin, Kayla Moore, and Parker Pollak
March 14, 2025
Ford Sweet ‘25 skates up the ice in a game against York Community High School.

Winter Sports Recap

Madeleine Stastny and Parker Pollak
March 14, 2025
Ohio State head Coach Ryan Day hoists the National Championship trophy alongside his team. (Courtesy of Columbus Dispatch)

A Recap of the 2025 NCAA National Championship Game

Parker Pollak and Riley Mormon
January 31, 2025
Notre Dame celebrates after they win the Orange Bowl.

Overview of the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal Games

Parker Pollak and Riley Mormon
January 31, 2025
Coach Madeley gives a speech to his Prep Hockey Team.

Darrin Madeley Inducted Into Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame

Parker Pollak and Madeleine Stastny
January 31, 2025

Girls Varsity Hockey SENIOR NIGHT vs. LFHS (IL)

Parker Pollak and Riley Mormon
January 26, 2025
Serena Gilani ‘26 rushes with the puck up the ice in a game against Lake Forest High School.

A Midseason Snapshot of Winter Sports

Ford Sweet, Parker Pollak, and Madeleine Stastny
December 11, 2024
Freddie Freeman raises the World Series MVP trophy over his head after leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to victory over the New York Yankees.

Crowning a Champion: Reviewing the 2024 World Series

Parker Pollak, Reporter
November 22, 2024

Varsity Hockey vs. New Trier (IL)

Parker Pollak and Mary Rivera-Scheeringa
November 14, 2024
Parents of LFA students connect at the Parents Association Welcome Luncheon.

2024 LFA Family Weekend Recap

Charley Gopin, Riley Mormon, and Parker Pollak
October 30, 2024
The Girls Varsity Field Hockey team competes against DePaul.

LFA 2024 Fall Season Athletic Review

Mimi Sexton, Ford Sweet, Riley Mormon, Madeleine Stastny, and Parker Pollak
October 30, 2024
The girls hockey goalie defends the net.

LFA 2024 Winter Season Athletic Preview

Mimi Sexton, Ford Sweet, Riley Mormon, Madeleine Stastny, and Parker Pollak
October 30, 2024
7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton stands atop the podium at his home Grand Prix.

2024 Formula 1 Season: What’s in Store for the Remainder?

Parker Pollak, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
All of the portraits of the new faculty.

New Faculty of the 2024-2025 School Year: Congratulations and Welcome to LFA!

Charley Gopin, Jeff Zavelsky, Zoe Wolberg, Parker Pollak, and Jennifer Ji
September 30, 2024
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