Friday Five

While many seniors would be happy to name  all 32 NFL teams, senior Dominic Belmonte would surprise you and name well over 32 philosophers. Belmonte has always been devoted to learning. His friends say he uses this nearly endless knowledge to create a unique sense of humor. His friends often joke about how Belmonte, or Dom, can always get a laugh out of them with his unpredictable humor. “Dom...

She has only been in high school for one semester, but freshman Bella Ranallo's hard work and determination have already earned her a spot on the girls Varsity basketball team this year. Assistant Basketball Coach and Volleyball Coach Reanna Lindsey-Perera has watched Bella’s development as a player and a person throughout this year. “Bella may be small, but you wouldn’t know it by the w...

Sophomore Christina Carris’s unwavering optimism and kind-hearted demeanor positively impact those around her on an everyday basis. Unsurprisingly, Carris is the captain of the JV poms team. “Christina is a natural leader and a positive influence on everyone around her,” teammate Molly Bondoc said. “During poms, if we ever have to do a hard workout or run our dance a lot of times, sh...

If you want a teacher who makes history class fun and interesting, Mr. Van Nuys is the teacher for you. A 1987 LFHS graduate, he also knows the in-and-outs of the school and community. The way he talks about each important event in our country’s history is fascinating. Whether it’s cracking a joke to lighten up the mood or telling a side story to make things more interesting, he does his best...

If you’ve seen a theatre production at LFHS in the past couple of years, you’ve probably seen a blond-haired girl doing her homework on a ladder, turning in her friends to the Thought Police, or fainting at the sight of a “roustabout.” That girl would be junior Anna Randall. Randall moved to Lake Forest from Ohio right before her freshman year. Wanting to be a part of the theatre prod...