Friday Five

Let's get the cliche out of the way right now: Senior offensive lineman Nick Flynn is larger than life. Although he is one of the biggest bodies on the team, his physical presence pales in compared to his presence in both the classroom and during practice. “Nick is a guy who people always gravitate towards in both games and practice because he is hilarious, and he always wants to push his team...

Whether you see senior Harry Jenkins walking down the hall cracking his signature grin or in the classroom enlivening his teacher's day with his clever comedy, he is a great person to be around. If Harry isn't pumping iron in the gym, you'll often find him hanging out with friends. Harry continually brightens his friends' days with his convivial personality. One of Harry's most remarkable trait...

You might think that being a shutdown goalie for the Lake Forest Hockey team would be a pressure-packed and nerve-racking experience. But not for sophomore Teddy Huddlestun. “Teddy is the best goalie Lake Forest hockey has ever had, and he’s only a sophomore,” senior Charlie Drake said. “His ceiling is sky high, and he has the potential to bring our team to State.” This sort of high pra...

Junior Karsen Albus is known for her eccentric quirks. “She once saw somewhere that you can eat Starbursts with the wrapper and now she unironically eats them with the wrappers,” said junior Caroline Goshgarian. “She says that they taste better with it.” Aside from her special method of eating Starbursts, Karsen is also known for her unique hobbies. “I always have a good time when...

Opponents of junior Mackenzie Pitera must be terrified of her 9’9” vertical jump and powerful hit. After watching a game, you’d probably be shocked to learn Mackenzie started her volleyball career only in middle school. The skill she possesses makes it look like she's been playing her entire life. She brings her determination and fearlessness to the courts every practice and game. “...