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The Forest Scout

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Lake Forest Girls Basketball Aims to Upset Cary Grove in Playoffs
Gavin Burns, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
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Q&A with Charlie Engelberg
Reza Anarwala, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025

Senior Charlie Engelberg is a captain for the Varsity Basketball team and the starting goalkeeper for the Varsity Soccer team. Charlie talks...

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Scouts Complete the Season Sweep with Close Win Over Wildcats
Charlie Graham, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

On Tuesday night, the Lake Forest Men's Varsity Basketball Team (18-8, 8-4) took a short bus ride to Libertyville to take on the rival Wildcats...

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Scouts Grab Two Huge Wins This Past Weekend
Charlie Graham, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025

On Friday Feb. 7th, the Men's Varsity Basketball Team (16-8, 7-4) beat the Waukegan Bulldogs (18-6,8-3) in a North Suburban Conference matchup...

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Scouts Fall Short to Stevenson
Charlie Graham, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

The Boys Varsity Basketball team took a short trip out to Lincolnshire on Tuesday to play a North Suburban Conference game against the Stevenson...

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LFHS Got Talent
Kallista Schneiderman, In LFHS Editor • February 18, 2025
LFHS Turnabout 1988
LFHS High School Sweethearts
Anna Jasper, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

I love it when people ask the question, "How did your parents meet?”  Watching their wide-eyed expressions as I tell them my parents are high...

Sophomores Ella Korczak and Alexandra Whelan and senior Megan Gapinski at YAGP
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Dancers Take On YAGP
Sarah Noble, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Youth American Grand Prix, also known as YAGP, is the leading classical dance competition in the US. It was founded in 1999 and is currently...

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College Corner: Week #5
Lyla Carney and Grace Donovan February 12, 2025

Name: Cate Lee School: University of Kansas Location: Lawrence, Kansas Major: Marketing Mascot: Jayhawks How did you first...

Behind The Mask: The Rise of Burner Accounts
Behind The Mask: The Rise of Burner Accounts
McKenzy Hoopis and Maggie Gilleran February 9, 2025

Many students may find themselves thoughtlessly scrolling on social media throughout the day. Whether it be on Tiktok or Instagram, the endless...

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Who would you most like to see play at halftime of next year's Super Bowl?

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Pulio’s Principle: Rethinking Political Discourse
Ibrahim Hashim, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
Phone Policy Goes Too Far
Phone Policy Goes Too Far
February 11, 2025
Mr. Lubliner drawing the camera angle out for his class
Why You Should Take Film
February 9, 2025
Top Ten Alternative Rock Songs
Top Ten Alternative Rock Songs
Stella Henretta, Opinion Editor • February 13, 2025
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Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Performances
Amelia Hansen, In LFHS Editor • February 6, 2025

The SuperBowl halftime show is by far one of the most anticipated performances of the year, with people constantly wondering who will be performing,...

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Top 5 TV Show Theme Songs
Jack Walsh, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

I have always been a fan of theme songs for TV shows. There are so many great ones that it is hard to narrow down to only 5 but I have to. Here...

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Dear Hollywood, Where’s My Rom-Com Fix?
Finley Karr, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025

My parents have always fed me a steady diet of ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s movies. Whether it was action, adventure or horror (if I could actually...

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Hallway Hearsay Ep. 1
Trevor Diem and Michaela Barry February 12, 2025
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How LFHS Feels about the Illinois State Flag Candidates
Jason Kowalski, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Staff Writer Jason Kowalski asks LFHS members about the Illinois state flag. You can vote for a possible new flag here. Watch here

The Dish: Westside Ramen
The Dish: Westside Ramen
Josie Irvin and Sophia Brincat February 6, 2025

Staff Writers Josie Irvin and Sophia Brincat try out Westside Ramen. Watch to see what they think! Watch here

Table Talk Episode 4: Cousin Edition
Table Talk Episode 4: Cousin Edition
Anna Jasper and Lizzy Grace February 6, 2025

Staff Writers Anna Jasper and Lizzy Grace pick up two cousins for lunch! Watch here

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Stylish Scouts: Bria Mancuso
Stylish Scouts: Bria Mancuso
Kiley Goodman, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
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Stylish Scouts: Ellie Carter
Sophia Shader, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

In this feature of Stylish Scouts, we are highlighting junior Ellie Carte, for her effortless sense of style. Whether she is at school or out...

Winter Formal Best Dressed 2025
Winter Formal Best Dressed 2025
Michaela Barry and Sara Drowne January 29, 2025

LFHS students danced away the New York Nights at this year’s Winter Formal. Although all the students looked amazing, there were a few who...

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Stylish Scouts
Sophia Shader, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025

Ceci Marshall is a freshman at LFHS, whether you see her in the halls or class, her outfit choices never fail. What is one item in your closet...

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