Friday Five

A life full of difficult classes, hours of homework, and demanding college applications — all while owning a business and leading the largest club in the school — may seem stressful, if not impossible. But for senior Dillon Hollingsworth, this heavy load is simply a day in the life. "Dillon is a Renaissance man," says senior Henry Skarecky. "He's a part of so many clubs at the school, he has...

As you sit in your desk a few minutes before the start of class, you hear a familiar whistling down the hall. You can’t help but smile, because you know teacher Mr. Keith Freedman is about to start your math class. Mr. Freedman’s contagious enthusiasm and bubbly personality shines through during every class, making math, a subject that doesn’t come easily to many students, fun and enjoyable. ...

She’s only been in high school for a year, but sophomore Caroline Keil’s hard work and dedication on and off the lacrosse field earned her a place on the varsity team last spring.  Although there was no true lacrosse season, Caroline’s self-discipline and hard work rarely go unnoticed, as she is always pushing to become the best version of herself. Learning new skills, encouraging teammat...

When you think of senior Susa Carlson, you might think of a loyal friend. But in reality, there are so many more great things about Susa.  A star on the Girls Varsity Golf team at Lake Forest High School, Carlson has managed to maintain an exceptional GPA as well as tearing it up on the links.  “I am so proud of all that she has done balancing her golfing passion and school work. It's just a...

It’s not very often in which you hear someone refer to an individual as an “angel from heaven”. You may know someone in your life who fits this prestigious role through their character and compassionate nature, however, these people are very rare. Luckily, for Lake Forest High School, Mrs. Rogna fits the title perfectly.  Mrs. Rogna is well-known for her extensive involvement in Student Council. She is...