Ferry Hall Day This historic institution, beloved by so many, opened its doors on September 22, 1869. Today, current students honor the founding with the annual Ferry Hall Day celebration. This year, the 144th anniversary was observed on Friday, September 20, beginning with the Morning Meeting, where Head of School John Strudwick introduced Ferry Hall alumnae Terry Hall ’67, former Ferry Hall prefects Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06 and Jessica Gunderson ’12, and the 2013 –2014 Ferry Hall prefect, Madeleine Pattis ’14. The presentation included the singing of the Ferry Hall Alma Mater penned by Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe ’53. (See more about Mrs. Howe below). A coveted jeans day was given to those students who wore yellow and white in honor of Ferry Hall, and cookies, decorated in yellow and white, were served to the school community in Reid Hall.
2013 Ferry Hall Woman of Distinction Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe ’53 secured her place in the history of Ferry Hall the day she submitted and ultimately won the competition for a new school song. From Lake Forest to Southern California to Brazil, she has touched communities through her passion as an actress, musician, volunteer, fundraiser, and arts enthusiast. Her leadership and service to numerous organizations, including hospitals, the Starlight theater, and the San Diego Zoo, is admirable. Along the way, she never forgot her years at Ferry Hall and the faculty and friends who made that time so special. Head of School John Strudwick remarked, “We thank Dotti for remaining a loyal volunteer for and advocate of the education provided to girls at Lake Forest Academy. Her enthusiasm, vivacity, and the joy she exudes in all pursuits have endeared her to many and distinguish her among alumni. For her support of both the Academy and Ferry Hall and for creating the song we sing to honor our history, she truly is a Woman of Distinction.” In addition to the Saturday evening presentation, Dotti was the guest of honor at the Ferry Hall Brunch held in the Ferry Hall dormitory on Saturday, September 28, 2013.
Athletic Department Debuts Second Set of Yellow Jerseys Last year’s Homecoming festivities saw the introduction of yellow jerseys for the field hockey team. This year, the girls on the varsity volleyball team followed suit with yellow jerseys of their own. Both sets of uniforms feature the Ferry Hall insignia on the left shoulder as worn on the original Ferry Hall blazers, honoring the school’s tradition and history.
1. Enjoying Ferry Hall Day cookies after the morning’s celebration (l to r): Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06, John Strudwick, Terry Hall ’67, Madeleine Pattis ’14, Jessica Gunderson ’12. 2. Celebrating the 144th Anniversary of the founding of Ferry Hall. 3. Current LFA students sing the school song at Morning Meeting. 4. Luncheon guests at Dotti’s table include ((l–r)): Gail Guggenheim, Pat Livingstone, Cynthia Patterson, Dotti Freytag Howe ’53, and Courtney Shaw Boone ’88. 5. Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe ’53 shares her story with alumnae and current students gathered for the Ferry Hall luncheon held in the Ferry Hall girls dormitory. 6. The girls volleyball team proudly celebrates their Ferry Hall roots (and a victory) on Homecoming Day, September 28, 2013. 7. Pink game day uniform accessories are just one way students chose to support the cause for breast cancer awareness.
Harlow Society Raising Funds and Awareness Finding that breast cancer impacts the lives of many members of the school community, and following the lead of October breast cancer awareness initiatives across the country, members of the Harlow Society joined forces with other campus organizations to coordinate a variety of activities to support sufferers and survivors, as well as their friends and families. The students’ efforts culminated with a benefit Ice Hockey game in the MacKenzie Ice Arena on Sunday, November 3. Senior Caroline Duckworth said, “We organized a benefit hockey game to support breast cancer research. The Lake Forest High School varsity hockey team agreed to mix teams with the LFA Prep team, so the whole Lake Forest hockey community came together for this cause.” The Harlow Society is a school club that works to raise awareness of topics and causes pertinent to women. n
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