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Connor Clark: The Voice Behind the Game
Connor Clark: The Voice Behind the Game
Kayden Prieto, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025
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Putting Respect on the Program: Coach Downey and the Rise of LFHS Throwers
Ibrahim Hashim, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

Boys Track and Field. The 100-meter race, the long jump, and the biggest one: the 4x4 relay. These events are what come to mind for many when...

Boys Track and Field: How the Team Feels About the Upcoming Postseason
Boys Track and Field: How the Team Feels About the Upcoming Postseason
Matthew Angelos and Ben Smith May 15, 2025

How optimistic are you going into sectionals? "As a thrower for the team, I can confidently say that both Nick Nassar and Tim Dan will qualify...

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Can Trump and Saban Fix NIL?
Nick Angelos, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

Alabama’s former Head Coach and College Gameday host Nick Saban recently met with President Donald Trump regarding a mainstream issue with...

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Third Signing Day at LFHS
Clara Collis, Editor-in-Chief • May 8, 2025

The third and final National Signing Day took place on Wednesday as LFHS proudly signed off eight additional college athletes.  The following...

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Inside Look Into Retirement With Phil Woodruff
Burke Konz, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
Cub Reporters
Cub Reporters
May 20, 2025

In April, The Forest Scout visited Lake Bluff Elementary School to discuss journalism with fifth graders. Since then, the young reporters have...

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The Men Behind the Camera
Charlie Graham, Staff Writer • May 20, 2025

All over social media, you'll find content from Lake Forest Scouts Athletics. Whether it’s lacrosse, basketball, football, or baseball, almost...

Through the 90's LFHS students would dress up as Skippy the Scout to emphasize school spirit and pride. This tradition was lost in the early 2000's.
Potential Bill Puts Future of Mascot in Question
Josie Irvin and Sophia Brincat May 16, 2025

LFHS has proudly been known as the Scouts since 1938, but a significant change may be on the horizon.  On April 10, the Illinois House of...

Editors Edition!
Friday Five: Editors Edition
Camille Brincat, Anna Jasper, Lizzy Grace, Finley Karr, and Sophia Shader May 16, 2025

Amelia Hansen To The Forest Scout, Amelia Hansen is an editor. To her friends, classmates, and family she is an irreplaceable source of joy,...

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The viral sensation Let Them encourages readers to worry less about what others think. Is it really that simple?
Is Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” Theory Really Life-Changing?
Kacey Busam, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
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Soundtrack of My Life: Mrs. Cheryl Kyrias
Kallista Schneiderman, In LFHS Editor • May 19, 2025
Tutti Tufano: The Custom Personalizer
Tutti Tufano: The Custom Personalizer
Anna Braun, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

When Darci Pinello took the role of preschool room mom at St. Mary’s shortly before the pandemic, she was put in charge of making child projects...

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From Affordable to Outrageous: The New Reality of Concert Ticket Prices
Dylan Giertsen, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

Live music is a popular way for people, especially teens, to enjoy their favorite artists and have an amazing experience but has it become too...

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Lollapalooza Survival Guide
Finley Karr, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025

It's that time of year again—time to start buying Lollapalooza tickets! With the lineup dropping a few weeks ago, excitement for Lollapalooza...

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Off The Record Ep. 2
Off The Record Ep. 2
Burke Konz, Dominic Mordini, and Reza Anarwala May 20, 2025
Seniors' Favorite Memories
Seniors’ Favorite Memories
Harper Anderson and Kiley Goodman May 15, 2025

Staff Writers Harper Anderson and Kiley Goodman ask LFHS seniors what their favorite memory from this year is. Watch here

Off The Record: Ep. 1
Off The Record: Ep. 1
Burke Konz, Dominic Mordini, and Reza Anarwala April 30, 2025

Staff writers Reza, Burke, and Dom debut their new podcast! Watch here. 

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OOTD #4
OOTD #4
Maggie Gilleran, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
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Stylish Scouts: Lilly Walsh
Natalee Hoel, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

You can always catch senior Lilly Walsh wearing the top fashion trends. She has an eye for cute, unique, and elegant pieces. Let's take a closer...

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Stylish Scouts: Kacey Goodman
Kiley Goodman, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025

Junior Kacey Goodman has an eye for classy yet comfortable pieces. Whether she’s on vacation or going to a nice dinner with friends, she can...

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Exploring The Guild: Where Vintage Meets Creativity in Highland Park
Chloe Baughman, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025

There are many different words for “vintage”: prime, superior, best, and, of course, old. Vintage clothing has recently become incredibly...

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