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The Student News Site of Lake Forest High School

The Forest Scout

The Student News Site of Lake Forest High School

The Forest Scout

Wide Receiver Returns After Major Surgery
Wide Receiver Returns After Major Surgery
Clara Collis, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023
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Student Section Spirit Lacking at Football Games
Reese Harper, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

Varsity football defeated Libertyville 31-28 win after three overtimes Thursday. The student section was packed for the big rivalry game, even...

The 2023-2024 Varsity Girls Tennis Team (Courtesy of Varsity Girls Tennis Instagram)
Can Girls Varsity Tennis Get a Third Straight State Title?
Ashlynn Robinson, Staff Writer • September 14, 2023

After the long-awaited return, Varsity Girls Tennis is back. This powerful squad has gone to state two years in a row and is coming back this...

Five freshmen girls who made the Girls Varsity Field Hockey team
Record High Numbers: Five Freshmen Girls Make the Varsity Field Hockey Team
Kaylie Jaster, Staff Writer • September 14, 2023

It is very unusual to see five freshmen on a varsity sports team but in late August this year, Megan Ross, Katherine St. Amand, Madeline Schnack,...

Mr. Matheson: Head Varisty Boys Golf Coach and teacher
Life of a High School Coach: Jim Matheson
Tadgh Burke, Staff Writer • September 8, 2023

How long have you been coaching at LFHS? “ This is my 21st year of coaching the golf team. I started coaching golf in 2002. Before that,...

Courtesy of Alejandro Orestano
Homecoming Window Painting Connects Students and the Community
Sydney Kirages September 22, 2023
The club’s trip to the arcade Enterrium last year.
Pop Culture Club Fosters Safe Space for Students
Mae Somoza, Staff Writer • September 21, 2023

Lake Forest High School is immensely diverse in the interests and ideologies of the student body. This diversity is reflected in the various...

The new cell phone policy this year requires students to put their cell phone in a caddie at the beginning of each class.
Students, staff split on phone policy
Cece Carr and Mary Carter September 20, 2023

 Lake Forest High School has made changes to its phone policy this school year, causing a stir among the student body. The new phone policy...

Dean Jonathan Silver: Newest Face in the LFHS Administration
Dean Jonathan Silver: Newest Face in the LFHS Administration
Lulu Flavin, Staff Writer • September 19, 2023

New Dean of Students, Jonathan Silver, is prepared to become a well known face in the hallways quickly as he starts his first year at LFHS.  Mr....

Tips to Avoid a Junior Year Slump
Tips to Avoid a Junior Year Slump
Sara Drowne, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

Although all years of high school hold high standards and can put pressure on students, junior year is often referred to as the most intense....

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Photo from Taylor Swift’s official website 2023
The Eras Tour Film - More Than A Movie?
Natalie Elliott, Staff Writer • September 22, 2023
Trader Joes Must-Have Fall Items
Trader Joe's Must-Have Fall Items
Charlotte Arvia September 21, 2023

As summer comes to a close, Trader Joe's stores fill up with autumn exclusives. Here are my top five must-have Trader Joe’s treats. Is it...

Top 10 Period Pieces
Top 10 Period Pieces
Amani Yousuf, Opinion Editor • September 8, 2023

With the leaves beginning to change color and the autumn chill setting in, cozying up and watching a good movie is a perfect indoor activity....

My summer 2023 albums
Morgan Saltzman, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023

My summer going out of my senior year and into the next chapter of my life definitely needs a soundtrack.  Decidedly the rest of you also need...

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Inside The Grind
Dylan Cardona, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023
Outdoor Adventures: the Italian Job
Outdoor Adventures: the Italian Job
Ian Fickes Wagaw and Tom Foley May 25, 2023

Staff writers Ian Fickes Wagaw and Tom Foley go on an adventure in Outdoor Adventures as they watch senior Peter Goldsberry make a pizza.

Finding the best: Cheese Curds
Finding the best: Cheese Curds
Luca Ferraioli, Posy Connery, and Zoe Frentzas May 25, 2023

In the final episode, staff writers Posy Connery, Zoe Frentzas, and Luca Ferraioli try to find the best cheese curds around Lake Forest.

The 2023 Rotisserie Chicken Eat Off
The 2023 Rotisserie Chicken Eat Off
Vivi Hirschfield, Editor • May 25, 2023

A documentary on the infamous rotisserie chicken eat-off between seniors Jack Kaplan and Henrik Goldsberry. By Vivi Hirschfield with help from...

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TFS Recommends... Top Five Fall Essentials
TFS Recommends... Top Five Fall Essentials
Lilly Walsh, Staff Writer • September 14, 2023
Graphic by Lulu Flavin
Super Scout-fits: Western Edition!
Lulu Flavin and Alexandra Mower September 7, 2023

Howdy Partner! The Scouts are back and fans paraded into the varsity field last Friday for the first home football game of the season. You could...

Graphic by Lulu Flavin
Homecoming Shopping Guide 2023
Lulu Flavin, Staff Writer • September 7, 2023

It is already that time of year again. Homecoming dress shopping is underway as the dance comes up in just a few weeks. The infamous instagram...

Stylish Scouts: Hana Uddin
Stylish Scouts: Hana Uddin
Anna Marquis, Staff Writer • May 19, 2023

What is your favorite trend right now?  “One of my favorite trends right now is sheer lace dresses and tops. I keep seeing these all over...

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