Friday Five – Mother’s Day Edition

Playfully referred to as “Mama Mah", music educator Mrs. Natasha Mah holds a special place in the hearts of many LFHS performers, and her efforts to comfort them in these trying times certainly do not go unnoticed.  “Mrs. Mah emailed me recently just to ask how I’ve been handling the quarantine,” sophomore Amelia Myers said. “I broke into a smile when I saw the notification pop up on my pho...

Whether you know her as Mary from Gerhard’s,  Momma Greub, or just Catherine’s mom, Mrs. Mary Greub is one special mother.  Mary has owned and operated Gerhard’s Elegant European Desserts for the past 12 years, and co-owned it before with her (now ex) husband for another 12 years before that. Her entrepreneurial skills have truly shined as she has kept Gerhard’s a rotating door of kindness and po...

Always willing to give a helping hand, Mrs. Melissa Doucette works to bring out the best in her students’ artistic abilities. She inspires students with her amazing talent and encouragement. She can see the potential that every student has and pushes them to fulfill it. “Mrs. Doucette is the best teacher; she is always willing to help and push you to try new things,” senior Grace Hardy, a...

Because of an unforeseen production issue this week, we are rerunning this Friday Five, originally published Dec. 21, 2018. Considered a hidden gem by many of her former students, English teacher Jane Eccleston is one of the greatest assets LFHS has to offer. The Harvard graduate's unrivaled wisdom and aptitude have allowed her to help students achieve their full potential in the classroom for the ...

After growing up in Lake Forest and attending Lake Forest High School, Mrs. Alana Hender came back to her hometown to raise her three children: Julia, Brody and Cooper. Her impact on adults and kids around the community does not go unnoticed. Mrs. Hender is cherished for her involvement around the community. She is a loving mom, a great friend to many, chair of LFHS Boosters Grants Committee an...