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The Forest Scout
The Student News Site of Lake Forest High School

The Forest Scout
The Student News Site of Lake Forest High School

The Forest Scout
Elsa Dahlgren

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor-in-Chief

Elsa Dahlgren is extremely excited to be returning to The Forest Scout, this year as Editor-in-Chief! Elsa tackles a variety of stories including news, profiles, opinion columns, and more. In addition to writing, Elsa is senior captain of the LFHS dance team.Outside of school, you’ll most likely find her with friends, listening to country music (especially Zach Bryan or Morgan Wallen), reading Colleen Hoover, or rewatching Gossip Girl. 

All content by Elsa Dahlgren
TFS Male Athlete of the Year: Asa Thomas

TFS Male Athlete of the Year: Asa Thomas

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2023

Who are you going to miss the most?

Elsa Dahlgren and Chloe York
May 10, 2023
The proportion of teen girls who felt persistently sad has risen dramatically in recent years.

LFHS reacts to new CDC findings reporting extremely high rates of poor mental health in teens

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2023
The evolution of Zachsnax

The evolution of Zachsnax

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023
Scout Send-Off: Mrs. Mary Beth Nawor

Scout Send-Off: Mrs. Mary Beth Nawor

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
The return of Young America's Foundation

The return of Young America’s Foundation

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2022
Lake Forest High School hosts annual Veterans Day Program

Lake Forest High School hosts annual Veterans Day Program

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2022
The school was evacuated Saturday after a threat found in a bathroom.

Students concerned after bullet, shooter threat

Saige Joseph, Connor Boyle, Elsa Dahlgren, and Jack Carrabine
October 14, 2022
LFHS Confirms Switch to MacBooks for Next School Year

LFHS Confirms Switch to MacBooks for Next School Year

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
Girls Tennis wore ribbons in support of Highland Park victims during a recent match against the school.

Community Still Healing After Highland Park Shooting

Elsa Dahlgren, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2022

Flipped Classroom is not ideal

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
May 26, 2022
Friends welcome home Douglass after her final surgery last week. The dance captain underwent two heart surgeries for a rare medical condition.

Sea of Red Welcomes Senior Dance Captain Home From Surgery

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
Integrated wellness students play LFHS alumni in annual ELS basketball game. Courtesy of Vivi Hirschfield

ELS Basketball Game Makes Successful Return

Elsa Dahlgren and Vivi Hirschfield
April 1, 2022
TedX LFHS gave the opportunity for Lake Forest 10 students to present their passions and interests. Courtesy of Vivian Hirschfield

TedX presenters bring wisdom to the stage

Elsa Dahlgren, Lindsey Kozel, and Vivi Hirschfield
March 31, 2022
Spring Break 2022: What We’re Wearing

Spring Break 2022: What We’re Wearing

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
The Worst Time of the Year?

The Worst Time of the Year?

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Senior Ava Douglass, a captain for the Dance team that finished top 10 in the country, will undergo heart surgery in April.

Varsity Dance Captain Battles Rare Heart Condition in Final Season

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff writer
February 10, 2022
Lake Forest condo building sparks community wide conflict

Lake Forest condo building sparks community wide conflict

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
Masks Required for Most Winter Sports

Masks Required for Most Winter Sports

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
This is part of a series of stories aimed at examining the role social media plays in the lives of teenagers.

5 Ways to Make Social Media More Positive

Elsa Dahlgren
December 7, 2021
Behind the Scenes: The Varsity Dance Team’s Competition Season

Behind the Scenes: The Varsity Dance Team’s Competition Season

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
A fight after the hockey game against Libertyville is under investigation by Vernon Hills police.

Police investigating fight after hockey game

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
TFS Recommends with Lainey and Elsa

TFS Recommends with Lainey and Elsa

Lainey O’Neil and Elsa Dahlgren
September 30, 2021
TPing: An LFHS Homecoming Tradition

TPing: An LFHS Homecoming Tradition

Elsa Dahlgren, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021
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