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The Forest Scout

The Student News Site of Lake Forest High School

The Forest Scout

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The Power of True Sportsmanship
Sophia Maffioli, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025
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Dear Golf
Evelyn Marshall, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2025

Dear Golf,  My last round of high school golf ended quietly, in typical golf fashion. There was no dramatic finish, no perfect swing.  Just...

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The Annual Cross-Country Night Race: Running Under the Lights
Alissa Eglite, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025

Picture this: West Campus at night –it's dark, fans are everywhere, food trucks line the parking lot, and cross-country teams are running all...

Boys' Varsity Soccer Team huddling.
Beyond the Scoreboard: Boys’ Varsity Soccer
Burke Konz, Sports Editor • October 9, 2025

After an unfortunate 1-0 loss to Mundelein on senior night, the Scouts Varsity Soccer team is looking to turn the season around to make a playoff...

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Shōta Imanaga: Cubs’ International Ace
Teddy LaCasse, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

Shōta Imanaga is a left-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and was born in Kitakyushu, Japan. Now in his second year with the team, he...

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To Submit or Not to Submit: Changes in College Applications
Isabella Montanari , Staff Writer • October 16, 2025
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A Real Student of Ordinary People
Cal Eggers, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

Life in the late seventies was completely different from today. Instead of seeing generic cars parked now, you would see boxy, smooth, colorful,...

Scouts at a football game.
Four Years, One Community: The Moments That Define a Scout
Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

Every student at LFHS carries a story: an unforgettable moment, a tradition that shaped them, or an event that captured what it means to be a...

Pickleball Club: The Club You’ll Wish You Joined Sooner
Pickleball Club: The Club You’ll Wish You Joined Sooner
Ava Ray, Staff Writer • October 9, 2025

Pickleball Club is not on everyone's radar, though it soon might be.  A growing group has quietly become one of the most fun and welcoming groups...

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Winter Finals after Break: LFHS students are not in favor
Mia Morse, Staff Writer • October 9, 2025

It’s been almost a decade since LFHS has had winter finals after winter break. Lake Forest is going back to this method this year, and this...

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The Life of a Showgirl: Stage Fright or Standing Ovation?
Jackson Sorensen, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025
Life of a Showgirl Through the Eyes of a Fan
Life of a Showgirl Through the Eyes of a Fan
Camille Brincat, In LFHS Editor • October 2, 2025

Tonight is the night- Taylor Swift is set to release her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl at midnight ET. Her album includes 12 new tracks,...

Fall Concerts to Look Forward to in Chicago & Milwaukee
Fall Concerts to Look Forward to in Chicago & Milwaukee
Brooke Spencer, Staff Writer • October 2, 2025

Our northern suburb, Lake Forest, being nearly an hour away from two bustling cities—Chicago and Milwaukee—provides boundless opportunities...

How to: Romanticize Autumn
How to: Romanticize Autumn
Camille Brincat, In LFHS Editor • September 25, 2025

It's that time of year again: Leaves are changing from green to red, once warm air is turning colder, and pumpkin scents are filling up coffee...

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LFHS Morning News: 10/10
LFHS Morning News: 10/10
Maria Alzamora, Clay Goldhaber, Caden Hammer, Will Hirschfield, Runo Ogufere, and Joey Van Camp October 9, 2025
LFHS Morning News: 10/3
LFHS Morning News: 10/3
Maria Alzamora, Runo Ogufere, Kaylah Perez, Joey Van Camp, and Caden Hammer October 2, 2025

Make sure to catch the weekly fix of the LFHS Morning News today!

Behind LF Episode One: The Pep Rally
Behind LF Episode One: The Pep Rally
Dmitry Kurtz, Staff Writer • September 28, 2025

Behind LF is a behind-the-scenes series where The Forest Scout takes a deep dive to see what it takes to run the biggest events LFHS has to...

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Smart Halloween Solutions for a Memorable Night
Smart Halloween Solutions for a Memorable Night
Cece Gordon, Staff Writer • October 4, 2025
Homecoming Best Dressed 2025: Girls Edition
Homecoming Best Dressed 2025: Girls Edition
Sophia Shader and Kacey Busam September 30, 2025

Freshman: Ruby Halperin Freshman Ruby Halperin made an incredible impression on everyone at the dance. Her pink, yellow, and green floral-patterned...

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From London to Lake Forest: Sustainable Style
Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025

The crowds lining the streets of London may come and go, but the style that fills them remains: elevated yet personal. Thrifted denim jackets...

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From Runway to Reality: New York Fashion Week’s Biggest Takeaways
Claire Beckman, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

As Autumn begins and the leaves transform into the warm colors of the season, New York Fashion Week comes to a close. This is the ideal time...

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