Friday Five

A lot of people know senior Shane Rodriguez as the varsity hockey goalie. Yet not many people know his resiliency, his hard working attitude and his pursuit of success. Few people know resilience like Shane, who had to battle many injuries over the summer which sidelined him from doing the stuff that he enjoys most. Despite his setbacks, he worked harder and secured a spot on Varsity Hockey that he h...

Tending to a veritable ocean of tomes ranging from A Space Odyssey to the Latin translation of Harry Potter is no doubt an endeavor in superhuman patience and organization. When the ocean in question is regularly swarmed by hordes of high school students, the Herculean task of librarian Katie Pausch, now in her second year at LFHS, becomes that much more spectacular. The great cellulose sea is no longer j...

Whether it be a ride to remote parking, a Culver’s run, new music recommendations or just some great company, senior Jack LaVanway is one of the most reliable friends you can have. LaVanway has participated in music in and out of school for much of his life. Most often found in his “Interlochen” sweatshirt representative of  his time spent studying music there in the summer, Jack is currentl...

Freshman Sheila Falls is a truly multi-talented person who continuously impresses those around her. “Sheila Falls is the most extraordinary, creative, and intelligent person I know. I’m so blessed to have her in my life,” freshman Mia DiValerio said. Sheila is very dedicated to Lake Forest Dance Academy. As a member of the top senior company of Prelude Dance Theatre, Sheila spends many hour...

Junior Zach Porter, or “Zoon” as he's known to friends, certainly has many talents. He’s an accomplished student, talented athlete, and a championship calibre wiffle ball player. No matter what task Zach is tackling, he puts forth his best effort. Everyday, Zach comes to school with a positive attitude. As a student he is incredibly hard working and is extremely smart. He’s the type o...