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Lake Forest Academy

VIEWBOOK 2014-2015

“Lake Forest Academy teaches its students to strive for excellence; however, LFA’s definition of excellence goes beyond simply the classroom or the athletic spectrum. As a member of the LFA community, each student is taught to branch out and to expand themselves whether through service, leadership or the many other opportunities that present themselves. Moreover, each student is taught to embrace the family that is the LFA community. With supportive faculty and students, the LFA experience is a time for personal growth and development. Such growth brings each member of the community closer every day. It is the experience and time at LFA that molds its students into the type of scholars, athletes and community members that LFA is proud to call part of its family. As I go into my last year here, there are no words to express the immense gratitude that I have for what LFA has done for me and for the many other students who are lucky enough to attend a school like LFA.” —Romaer Chopra, class of 2015, All-School President

Thank you for your interest in Lake Forest Academy! We invite you to learn more–not only on the pages of this Viewbook, but also our website (lfanet.org), Facebook (Facebook.com/LakeForestAcademy), Twitter (@LFAcad), Instagram (LFACADEMY), and our photo albums on Flickr (lakeforestacademy), and SmugMug (www.lakeforestacademy. smugmug.com). We hope you’ll visit us on campus for our November 9, 2014 or April 19, 2015 Open House, or arrange a campus tour.

Welcome!

Contents

Part One........ About LFA Greeting from the Head of School............ 3 Mission & Vision..................................... 5 History & Tradition................................. 7

Part Two........ You’ve Got Questions Are prep school students just like me?...... 9 Can I handle the work?............................11 Will my teachers know me?......................13 Will I find a place to belong?....................15 Will I have to do my own laundry?...........17 How’s the food?.......................................19 How do day students fit in?......................21

Part Three......Tell Me More Academics................................................23 College Counseling...................................33 Student & Campus Life............................37 Athletics...................................................49 Fine and Performing Arts..........................53 Service Learning.......................................55 Summer ESL.............................................57

Part Four....... Making It Official Admission Details & Deadlines................59 Financial Aid & Tuition............................61

Part Five........ People Make the Difference Faculty......................................................67 Board of Trustees......................................71 Life Trustees.............................................72

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Greeting from the Head of School I would like to welcome you to Lake Forest Academy, a community of global citizens and educational excellence. At LFA, we focus on the growth and development of each and every student within a mission that emphasises character, scholarship, citizenship, and individual responsibility. Small classes allow our faculty not only to teach our students to the fullest, but also to inspire them to a love of learning.

Supported by our dynamic and interactive classrooms, our teachers create an environment of learning and promote excellence in scholarship. LFA is also proud to be a community rich in diversity, educating students from across the country and around the world. Teachers and students alike work hard to ensure that LFA is a welcoming place and that each member of the community recognises the significance of others. We encourage the respect and celebration of all cultures as we teach students the importance of global pluralism. LFA also encourages all students to become involved in service learning and to develop their own individual sense of responsibility for those around them. LFA graduates are not only scholars who are citizens of the world but they are also young adults who recognise the importance that their actions can play in making a difference in the lives of others.

Our students demonstrate in their daily lives a sense of self as well as a sense of selflessness.

LFA is a very special place, and I look forward to welcoming you into our community.

John A. Strudwick, Ph.D. Head of School

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Our Mission

Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.

• Character encompasses respect for others and their beliefs, dedication to honesty in every sphere of life, realization of moral clarity and conviction, and pursuit of virtue and value in life.

• Scholarship encompasses acquisition of knowledge, development of critical thinking, enthusiasm for discovery and learning, and exercise of a powerful imagination.

• Citizenship encompasses appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism, involvement in the LFA community, participation in service to others, and commitment to global awareness and understanding.

• Responsibility encompasses development of self-reliance, ability to seek guidance, dedication to cooperation and teamwork, and action based upon informed decisions.

Vision Statement

The vision for Lake Forest Academy is to secure its place as a national and international leader in secondary education. LFA is a mission-driven, college-preparatory school of 435 students with approximately equal numbers of boarding and day students. The school is respected for the exceptional quality and diversity of its student and faculty communities, who are drawn from across the globe, as well as for the depth and breadth of its academic and extracurricular programs. LFA is recognized as a liberal arts school that, in addition to academic excellence, develops character and changes its students’ lives through the efforts of great faculty and their commitment to outstanding teaching. Finally, LFA is committed to a high-caliber physical plant with state-of-the-art facilities for both program and residential needs and to a healthy financial position to secure the ongoing success of the school and its vision.

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What’s a Caxy?

The LFA mascot is the “Caxy,” which is essentially ancient Greek for “ribbet” – the croaking sound made by a frog. In the early 1900s, Aristophanes’ comedy, The Frogs, was the subject of a popular Greek literature class. The Frog Chorus croaked, “Caxy, caxy, caxy.”

Our History

Lake Forest Academy was founded in 1857 as an independent, all-boys, college-preparatory school. In 1869, the Young Ladies’ Seminary at Ferry Hall was established as an independent girls’ school in Lake Forest.

The LFA campus, originally adjoining the Lake Forest College grounds, moved to its current location, the former J. Ogden Armour estate, in 1948 after a fire destroyed the Academy buildings. LFA has been coeducational since 1974, when the school merged with Ferry Hall.

The Head of School is Dr. John Strudwick, appointed in 2001 after a 17-year career at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.

Lake Forest Academy is governed by a board of trustees and accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, the National Association of Independent Schools, and the State of Illinois.

The Academy today upholds many of the traditions that have been established throughout the school’s 157-year history.

LFA Traditions Include • All-School Handshake • House Cup Competitions • Fall, Winter and Spring Spirit Weekends • LFA Charter Day • Service Learning Day • Science on the Fly • Homecoming Chariot Races

For example, the Bowditch Bell (named for an esteemed former headmaster) was saved from LFA’s former campus after the fire and now sits proudly in front of Reid Hall. Sports teams returning to campus after an away victory ring the bell to share their good news; at Graduation, the bell is rung as each graduate’s name is announced. Move-Up Day is a yearend ceremony that originated at Ferry Hall, celebrating student accomplishments and the promotion of each class.

“The Alumni Hockey Game is my favorite LFA tradition. It’s always cool to meet people who played for the school in previous years and get to see what they do for a living.”

—Brett Hanebrink, class of 2015

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are prep school students just like me?

“LFA is unique in that it allows students to be the best that they can be. If you like sports, become a phenomenal athlete with the help of great coaches and loving teammates. If you like orchestra, become a star musician with the help of a great director and loving bandmates. If you like the arts, become an amazing artist with the help of great teachers and loving classmates.

It is an experience unlike any other.”

–Lexi Silver, class of 2016

Our students come from near and far—from Chicago’s suburbs, across the United States, and from about 34 countries around the globe.

No matter where they call home, LFA students work hard in class and also know how to have fun.

The Academy attracts students who are committed to excellence, curious about the world around them, and excited about learning in a diverse and supportive community.

LFA students make friends easily because they all have one thing in common: They have chosen a different kind of high school.

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can I handle the work?

“LFA does have pretty challenging classes, and I get an average of 45 minutes per class of homework each night. I get all my work done by studying and working in the library during my free periods, and being productive before and after my after-school commitments.”

—Sneha Pamulapati, class of 2016

That’s up to you! Lake Forest Academy’s curriculum is designed to be challenging and to prepare students for college-level work.

Teachers have both high academic expectations and a strong desire to see students succeed.

Classes are small (average class size is 12), and teachers encourage their students to meet for extra help whenever they need it.

LFA students quickly learn to manage their time. They can use free periods during the day to study, work on projects or get a head start on homework.

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will my teachers know me?

“My relationships with teachers are incredible. All of them genuinely care about their students, even after their students are done with class. I still have great relationships with teachers I had freshman year!”

—Jordan Wolff, class of 2015

They will know you well! Most faculty (and their families) live on campus, so students are able to develop relationships with teachers beyond the classrooms. Over time, LFA teachers become respected mentors and friends.

With their classroom teachers also serving as coaches, dorm parents, advisors, and club sponsors, LFA students are able to connect with faculty in many ways. In this close-knit school community, learning is a personal experience.

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will I find a place to belong?

“At LFA everyone is extremely friendly, and meeting people is never an issue.

On top of that when you first visit the school you are assigned a buddy (who usually has similar interests to you) who also helps introduce you to other people and helps you find your place.”

—Nomode Gila, class of 2015

A big advantage of going to a small school is the opportunity to be totally involved in school life. All LFA students play on school sports teams and are strongly encouraged to join clubs, perform in school plays, and more.

Leadership roles are available in all aspects of the school community, including yearbook, journalism, the arts, clubs, student council, and team sports, to name only a few. You can pursue areas of deep interest and explore new ones.

LFA students also develop initiative, responsibility, compassion, and commitment through service learning. Everyone participates in our annual, school-wide Service Learning Day or in regularly scheduled service commitments throughout the school year.

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will I have to do my own laundry?

“While living away from home can be hard, there is nothing like having 35 sisters who are always there for you. Boarding is an amazing experience that has honestly been the highlight of my high school career!”

Bring your quarters! If you’re a boarder, living at school means you get a lot of independence as you learn to take care of yourself, how to manage your time wisely, and yes, how to do your own laundry! It’s a great way to get ready for college.

—Madison Olivieri, class of 2015

Your dorm is also a supportive environment.

Faculty members and their families live in apartments connected to the dorms, building a strong sense of community and ensuring that the faculty in your dorm will really get to know you—and vice versa! Every night at least one faculty member is on duty in each dorm to supervise study hours, give extra academic help, sponsor a dorm event or snack, or just chat.

After study hours and on the weekends, there’s plenty of time to watch TV, order pizza, participate in dorm events, and just hang out with friends from across the country and around the globe.

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how’s the food?

“The food at Hutch is good because students have the opportunity to try a variety of American and international foods.

My favorite food at LFA is Korean fried chicken with rice.”

—Abena Bosempem, class of 2014

Student Poll: Favorite Food in Hutch?

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Pasta Bar and the Marinara Sauce Chicken Tenders Tacos Ice Cream Cream Puff Days—rare!

Sushi Day—Hands down, the Best.

Thing. Ever.

Our food is delicious! We provide three meals a day in the Hutchinson Commons, including soup, a full salad bar, and a wide selection of entrées and desserts. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available at every meal. On weekends we serve brunch and dinner. The option to eat all meals on campus is available to both our boarding and day students. From all-school picnics to regular lunches and dinners, our kitchen staff is always on the lookout for an opportunity to create special meals or treats centered around themes and school events.

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how do day students fit in?

“As a day student, I’ve met a lot of friends from different countries.

It’s nice to have friends from around the world. This never would have happened at my local public school.”

Day students are slightly more than half of the student body, choosing LFA over their local public and private high schools because of our challenging curriculum, small classes, rich diversity, and the many opportunities to be involved in all aspects of school life.

—Michael Thomas, class of 2016 At LFA, day students are encouraged to take

advantage of all the boarding environment offers, including weekend activities, all meals, and easy access to teachers who live on campus. Day students quickly make friends with boarding students through activities such as pre-season sports and advisory groups.

All day students are an integral part of the school community even though they don’t live on campus; most spend a long day here, coming for breakfast, playing sports after school, and then staying for dinner and study hours.

The Academy offers daily bus shuttle service to and from both Metra rail stations in Lake Forest for the convenience of day students who travel by train.

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Academics Diploma Requirements The curriculum at Lake Forest Academy is a challenging, four-year, sequential program composed of a core of studies and a broad range of electives. The core curriculum provides a sequence of courses fundamental to a liberal arts education and to college-bound students. A minimum of 18 total credits over four years is required to earn an LFA diploma.

LFA’s curriculum offers many elective course choices as a complement to core requirements.

A student’s course selections over four years will depend on many factors, including preparation and achievement before attending LFA, success in courses while at LFA, personal intellectual interests, and future academic goals.

Four-year Program Departmental Requirements English

four years (each year at LFA) Mathematics three years (including at least Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II) History, three (or more) years in Science, at least two of these Language disciplines, and two (or more) in the third, including at least two full-year lab sciences.

Either World History II (or Advanced Placement World History) and U.S. History, American Studies (or Advanced Placement U.S. History) are required for graduation.

Fine & 1.5 credits over four Performing years (three semesterArts long classes)

“It’s really nice to be able to work with teachers and get extra help one-on-one outside of the classroom during my free periods and even when school is over.

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General LFA Curricular Guidelines Freshman Year • Become active readers • Develop skills of literary and historical prepares analysis students for • Cultivate personal voice via writing, higher levels of expanding vocabulary, and solidifying academic and knowledge of grammar intellectual • Build a foundation for advanced achievement. mathematical thought • Learn the joy of scientific discovery and the importance of careful data collection • Increase foreign language proficiency • Bolster comprehensive learning skills such as time management, note-taking, and test-taking Sophomore • Expand reading and writing skills • Engage in deeper textual analysis along with Year builds continued growth of English vocabulary the theme of • Continue foreign language global citizenship, increasing • Refine comprehension of current events in the context of world history the focus on the • Advance mathematics skills students’ place • Broaden appreciation and understanding of in a global the sciences and scientific methods society.

Junior Year • Focus on analytic and expository writing through the humanities is typically considered the • Advance the research and analytic writing skills through U.S. History studies most challeng• Explore science and math through a wide ing academic option of AP courses year of high • Complete immersion in advanced foreign school, with language classes college-level instruction in most courses.

Sample Schedule English 9 Physics I Language I or II Geometry World History I Fine Arts Elective Student Seminar 9

Senior Year continues college-level instruction; by now, most students have nearly fulfilled their diploma requirements.

English electives or AP English Literature Language IV or AP Language AP Calculus or AP Statistics History Elective or AP Economics AP Physics or AP Biology Fine Arts Elective Student Seminar 12

• Advance knowledge of science, math, art, language, history, and English through AP and elective courses.

• Master foreign language skills through travel and immersion.

English 10 Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry Language II or III Algebra II World History II or AP World History Fine Arts Elective Student Seminar 10 English 11 or AP English Language Language III or IV Precalculus or AP Calculus U.S. History or AP U.S. History Biology, Advanced Biology, or AP Chemistry Fine Arts Elective Student Seminar 11

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“LFA has traditionally prepared students for the challenges and rewards of their era. Today’s technology initiatives represent this long-standing commitment to providing the very best educational experience. LFA’s mobile technology program facilitates the development of 21st century skills critical to student success well beyond the classroom.”

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Academic Expectations

The entire LFA curriculum is designed to be a challenging preparation for college, and all courses are taught at what is typically considered “honors” level at most schools, with the intent to prepare students for work in Advanced Placement courses. Students are expected to meet high expectations from freshman through senior years.

Academic Grading System

Faculty prepare formal grade reports, along with a narrative describing a student’s work in each class, four times during the school year (semester interim and semester end). These grades are available online. A few weeks into each semester, teachers prepare internal reports on early student progress. Information in these reports is the basis for a conversation between parents and advisors at the end of the first month of each semester. Faculty advisors are in frequent contact with families to monitor the progress of their students throughout the school year.

Class Size

LFA’s average class size is 12, and liberal arts classes are taught in a Socratic dialogue style with students and teachers sharing ideas and thoughts around a table.

Advanced Placement Program

Our students are encouraged to pursue the challenges of Advanced Placement courses whenever possible and appropriate. We offer 21 AP courses in a wide range of subject areas.

These courses contain college-level content, homework, and grading, and most students sit for the AP exam at the end of the year.

Head of School Symposium

Yearly, Dr. Strudwick, with input from others around campus, chooses a topic he would like the community to explore together through outside speakers, trips off campus, as well as

informally at All-School and Morning Meetings. Each symposium has left its mark on the school, whether physical changes such as water coolers that neither use plastic containers to hold water nor provide disposable cups in an effort to minimize the impact on the environment, or the intellectual benefit of students and teachers alike speaking intelligently about important issues. Each year, we alternate between a theme and a geographical area. The 2014-15 topic is “Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos—Culture, Conflict, and Commerce.”

Academic Technology

Technology is essential to the LFA experience and factors heavily in both academic and non-academic realms of student life. Each student receives a school-owned iPad for active learning. Desktop computers and multi-media production/distribution tools supplement the iPad and give students a superior experience with all manner of current technologies.

The program at LFA ultimately develops essential skills in collaboration, creative problem solving, and content distribution while preparing students to be effective and engaged global citizens through appropriate use of the most relevant communication platforms.

Individualized training sessions, small group workshops, and classes on digital citizenship enhance these skills and expand student understanding of the role of technology in today’s world.

Tech support is available throughout the academic day, while the state-of-the-art J.C Cowart Media Commons provides everything from powerful desktop tools for multi-media design and production to video/ audio recording and production facilities, a 3-D printer, interactive video monitors, and creative gaming environments.

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Daily Schedule—What’s a Cycle?

The daily schedule follows a seven-day cycle (A–G days). For example, you might have World History during 1st period on A-day, but 2nd period on B-day, etc. There is a 30-minute break period at 1 p.m. on most days, when a student may meet with a teacher. Classes end at 1 p.m. on G-days, allowing for study, club or class meetings. Each member of the community has a planner for the entire school year, listing each period and scheduled meeting times.

Independent Study

Students may arrange independent study courses with faculty either to pursue subject matter more in-depth, or to explore a subject not offered in the LFA curriculum. Proposals for independent studies must be written by the student and approved by both the supervising faculty member and the Dean of Students office. Independent study topics in recent years include portrait drawing, Shakespeare, women’s studies, and stem-cell research.

Library Media Services

LFA offers an ever-expanding collection of downloadable e-books, research databases such as Jstor and ProQuest, critical film and video collections, and a fluid set of mobile research apps. A traditional library reading room, located in historic Reid Hall, is reserved for quiet individual study and group work, and provides access to traditional media such as print books.

Finally, an extensive and highly-used digital and physical archive collection reflects the Academy’s unique history.

Advisory

Advisory functions like a small family within the school community, closely sharing group and individual experiences and growing with each other over the school years. When students enter LFA, they are assigned to an Advisory group that consists of one faculty member and 7 – 8 other students of all grade levels. The advisor is a student’s primary advocate on campus and a parent’s main contact with the school. Advisory meets four or five times each week, either at Morning Meeting or in separate Advisory groups. This is essentially a morning check-in session, a time when an advisor can greet each student faceto-face, share school news and announcements, and discuss any other topics of student interest.

Students will have longer, one-on-one sessions with the advisor as the need arises.

Seminar Program

Student Seminar is a non-traditional class in a casual setting where students explore ideas about community, participation, leadership, wellness, and self. Seminar classes meet twice per cycle for freshmen and sophomores and once per cycle for juniors and seniors.

ESL

Each year, 15-25 international students take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at LFA. Students enrolled in ESL courses spend their class day in an intense, full-time English reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening program in addition to taking courses from the regular LFA curriculum. ESL students are full members of the LFA community, living in campus dormitories, participating in school activities, and playing on school athletic teams.

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Summary of Courses Offered English English 9: Literary Foundations English 10: Global Narratives English 11: American Literature Journalism I Journalism II: Newspaper English 12: - Literature of the African Diaspora - Literature of the Lost Generation - Playwriting - Ars Poetica: Reading and Writing Poetry - The Laugh Riot: Literary Satire 1700 – Present - Writing Short Fiction - American Indian Literature - The Harlem Renaissance - Speak Memory, Reading & Writing - Oral Histories AP English Literature & Composition AP English Language & Composition

Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Algebra II/Precalculus Advanced Precalculus Calculus Discrete Math with Applications Multivariate Calculus Formal Logic Computer Science I AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Computer Science

Modern & Classical Languages French I, II, III, IV French Language and Culture Le Monde Francophone Advanced Topics in Linguistics: French Phonetics Advanced Topics in Communication: French Conversation Latin I, II, III Mandarin Chinese I, II, III, IV Spanish I, II, III, IV Contemporary Seminar Program Civilization and Freshmen: What does it Culture of Latin mean to be a part of the America Lake Forest Academy AP Chinese Language & community?

Culture Sophomores: Part I: AP French Language & What can I do to make Culture a difference?

AP Latin Part II: How do I AP Spanish Language & relate to others?

Culture Juniors: What do I reAP Spanish Literature & ally believe and how do Culture I act upon it?

Seniors: Where do I go from here?

Science Biology 1 Advanced Biology Chemistry 1 Advanced Chemistry Physics 1 Advanced Physics Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Forensic Science Marine Biology Principles of Engineering Psychology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics C AP Psychology

Fine & Performing Arts Advanced Studio Art History Ceramics I, II Choir Digital Media: Introduction to Print Design Digital Media: Video and Animation Directing Electronic Music Film Style and Structure Glass I, II Guitar I Laptop Orchestra Mass Communications Music Theory Orchestra Photography I: History Introduction to World History I Black & White World History II Photography U. S. History Photography II: Introductory Economics Color Photography Global Economics The Holocaust: A Study Piano I Public Speaking of Genocide Sculpture Global Affairs Theater I: Acting Violence in America Introduction to Sociology Theater II: Advanced Acting Jerusalem: City of Faith, Theater Technology Center of Conflict 2-D Studio: Intro to Lessons of Vietnam Drawing AP Economics AP United States History 2-D Studio: Intro to Painting AP World History 3-D Design I, II Introduction to English as a Second Woodworking Language (ESL) Yearbook I, II Intermediate ESL AP Art History Advanced ESL AP Music Theory

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College Counseling

A significant element of our school mission is to prepare students for college and a global work environment. College counseling at Lake Forest Academy is a comprehensive endeavor that spans from freshman to senior year.

Although punctuated by specific activities and time-driven deadlines, a student’s search for the right college is, ideally, a culmination of several years of careful thought, serious reflection, and thorough investigation, mixed together with hopes and dreams for an exciting future. What happens in the spring of senior year—when a college choice is eventually made—is the outcome of many decisions that have been made since freshman year.

The college search is different for every student, so college counselors begin meeting with students individually during their junior year. The department features four full-time college counselors and one part-time counselor.

The five-person counseling staff offers a small student-to-counselor ratio, a big advantage in creating a meaningful and individualized college search for each student. Each counselor is an active member of the LFA community who understands the importance of seeing student growth in all aspects of campus life.

Ultimately, we believe students and parents come to trust LFA’s college counselors for their professional perspective and skills, as well as their honesty, accessibility, and overall understanding of the many variables that can impact college admission decisions.

“At LFA, students develop an ethic of participation that makes them more compelling candidates when they apply to college.”

—Andrew Poska, Dean of College Counseling

Popular Destinations for LFA Students Over the Last Four Years • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • New York University • Cornell University • University of California at Los Angeles • University of Chicago • Washington University in St. Louis • Brown University • Emory University

“The one thing about LFA’s college counseling program that never ceases to amaze me is the level of commitment that every counselor has to getting to know all of their students on a personal level. I can honestly say that I have gotten to know my college counselor better than any other faculty member at the school, which helps an incredible amount because it gives me someone who is equipped to guide me through the (sometimes daunting) task of self evaluation and introspective dialogue that makes up an effective college process.”

—Vicente Nagel, class of 2015

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Class of 2014 College Matriculation Auburn University Babson College (2) Berklee College of Music Boston College (2) Boston University (3) Bowdoin College Brown University (3) Carthage College Chapman University (2) Colby College (2) Colgate University College of the Holy Cross Colorado College (3) Concordia University Wisconsin Connecticut College Cornell University Dickinson College Durham University (England) Elmhurst College Emory University Furman University Hamilton College – NY (2) Harvard College (2) Harvey Mudd College Haverford College Hobart and William Smith Colleges Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Iowa State University Johnson & Wales University (Providence) Lake Forest College Marquette University Mount Holyoke College (2) New York University (5) North Carolina State University North Central University Northeastern University Northwestern University (2)

Occidental College Pitzer College Pratt Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2) Santa Clara University (3) School of The Art Institute of Chicago Southern Methodist University (2) Suffolk University (2) Swarthmore College The University of Montana, Missoula The University of Tampa Trinity College Tufts University (3) University of California at San Diego (2) University of California at Santa Cruz University of Chicago (2) University of Colorado at Boulder University of Denver (2)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (6) University of Missouri Columbia University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New Hampshire University of Notre Dame (2) University of Pennsylvania University of Puget Sound University of Southern California University of Toronto University of Washington Vassar College Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis (3) Western New England University Yale University

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Student and Campus Life Our Campus, Our Home Lake Forest Academy sits on the western edge of the city of Lake Forest, a small lakeside community about 30 miles north of Chicago.

The 150-acre LFA campus is private and peaceful, with extensive playing fields, wooded trails, gardens, and ponds. The campus is located on the former J. Ogden Armour estate and includes many of the estate’s original buildings constructed in the early 1900s. Most significant of these is Reid Hall, built in 1908 as the Armour family home and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reid Hall houses the Library Reading Room, the English department, administrative offices, and the Admission Office.

The LEED-compliant Science Center includes seven lab-classrooms for hands-on inquiry; state-of-the-art equipment; research and conference areas for faculty-student interaction and collaboration; a robotics lab; an environmental studies greenhouse, and other facilities that support experiments and independent research projects.

Additional Campus Buildings • Atlass Hall and Warner House–boys’ dormitories • Ferry Hall, Field House, and McIntosh Cottage–girls’ dormitories • Corbin and Korhumel–academic buildings • The Cressey Center for the Arts • Hutchinson Commons–dining hall • Keller Student Center–Sonia’s Snack Bar and Campus Store • New Hall–Business Office, student bank, student accounts • Glore Memorial Gymnasium and Pool • MacKenzie Ice Arena • Crown Fitness & Wellness Center–student athletic commons, multi-purpose room, weight training, athletic hall of fame, athletic department offices • James P. Fitzsimmons Athletic Wing– locker rooms, training room, team meeting room, concessions

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The Dorms Boarding students live in one of five single-sex dormitories on campus. The Academy’s oldest dorms were part of the original estate, while the newest, Ferry Hall, opened in 2012.

We assign new boarding students to their dorms and make every effort to match each student with a compatible roommate. Most dorm rooms are doubles, but some returning senior and junior boarding students live in single rooms.

Each dormitory is supervised by a team of residential faculty members who live either in apartments attached to the dorm or in freestanding housing near their dorm. These teachers are called “dorm parents,” because they provide parental support for all aspects of our boarding students’ lives: supervising evening study hours, organizing weeknight and weekend activities, and simply being on hand whenever students need assistance. Each dorm also relies on its Proctors—boarding senior leaders—to serve as role models and provide guidance and assistance to their fellow boarding students.

“What I like best about living on campus is always having friends to confide in, and building a second family with friends and dorm parents. The friendships and bonds you make with your dorm mates is amazing. Those girls have gone from being people I had to live with to being like sisters.”

—Zhuri Bryant, class of 2017

LFA dormitories range in size from 10 to 68 students. Each dorm sponsors a wide variety of activities over the course of the year including foosball tournaments, screenings of movies and popular TV shows, dodgeball matches, Dance Dance Revolution marathons, barbecues, video game gatherings, dorm “family dinners,” Super Bowl parties, and lots of “feeds” after study hours. Each dorm has also developed its own unique personality and traditions including Warner’s annual celebration of Festivus, Field’s dorm-wide Easter-egg hunt, and Ferry Hall’s High Tea with the Head of School.

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4:00 4:30 4:30/6:30 5:00 5:00 - 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 - 10:00 8:30 10:00 11:00 11:30

V/JV Soccer @ Warren High School V Golf @ Latin JV/V Volleyball @ North Chicago Swimming HOME vs. Nazareth Academy Dinner in Hutch Hawthorn Mall/ShowPlace Movies Thai Food Feast in Field Commons ($10/person) Library Film Fest & Discussion Open Gym Open Atlass Commons - Iron Man, Food, Soda Fast Food Dash Freshmen/sophomores in dorms Juniors/seniors in dorms

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SAT Vans Big Brothers/Big Sisters Van Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country @ Savage Invite Brunch in Hutch V Golf @ Vernon Hills Invite Varsity Football @ Walter Lutheran Open Fitness Center Prep Hockey @ Milwaukee Phoenix Lake Geneva Dinner (Sign up with Mr. Gerber) Dinner in Hutch Open Warner Commons - Baseball & Cookout for Brewers vs. Phillies Highland Park Dinner and Barnes & Noble Books/Music Run New China Buffet - All You Can Eat! Open Gym Freshmen/sophomores in dorms Juniors in dorms

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Vans to religious services Brunch in Hutch Badminton Eggsperience Breakfast Restaurant Woodfield Mall/IKEA Shopping Trip UniverSoul Circus - Registration Required Dairy Queen Target/Portillo’s Open Library/Writing Center Dinner in Hutch Train Pickup (West Lake Forest & Downtown Station) Study hours - all boarders in dorms

Weekend Activities

Once classes end on Friday, there are plenty of activities for boarders. Each weekend, LFA offers a wide range of trips, activities, and other events. In fact, all activities are open to both day and boarding students, and all activities are supervised by a faculty member. Participation in these activities is optional, but Academy students are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities for fun and learning.

“LFA offers a variety of activities each weekend so that everyone can find something they want to do. The one thing I really like is that you can request an activity or a place to go, and it usually ends up on the weekend schedule. Being a boarding student is very fun, and these activities keep you busy and are a sure way to meet new people and make new memories.”

—Samantha Longley, class of 2016

Popular Weekend Activities • Home LFA sporting events • Shopping malls, restaurants, and movie theaters • Trips to downtown Chicago (The Art Institute, Chinatown, Michigan Ave.) • Cooking, cookie baking, roll-yourown sushi, or pasta making in faculty homes • Cubs, Brewers, Northwestern, Bulls games • Late-night breakfast runs to local diners • Movie marathons, Wii competitions, or watching televised events in dorm commons • Study sessions at local coffeehouses or bookstores • Lake Forest Beach, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Six Flags VIEWBOOK 2014 - 15

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Clubs and Activities Learning outside the classroom is an integral part of the school experience at Lake Forest Academy. Time is designated in the school schedule each week for club meetings and other activities, and students are encouraged to participate and take on leadership roles.

Students and faculty generally form about 30 non-academic clubs each year. Some clubs are long-standing LFA traditions, such as the Cultural Diversity Club, Co-ax, and Interact, while others come and go, depending on student and faculty interest.

“Participating in clubs that promote community service helps make you a strong individual who values making a positive difference in the world.”

—Michael Phillips, class of 2015

Examples of LFA Clubs Amnesty International Art & Design Club Asian Exploration Badminton Club Black Student Union (BSU) Caxy Keys (Student Ambassadors) Co-ax (Rock Band) Cultural Diversity Club Debate Club Foreign Film Club Forensics Club Future Business Leaders of America Gay Straight Alliance Global Awareness Club History Club Interact Interfaith Club International Dance Club Jazz Club Knitting Club Laptop Orchestra Literary Magazine Mahjong Club Math Team Mock Trial Photography Club Ping Pong Club Playwriting Poets & Writers Robotics Sailing Salsa Ski Club Unidos VOX (Musical Theater Performance Group)

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House Competitions

Health Services

Every student, faculty, and staff member at LFA belongs to one of four Houses: Bird, Lewis, Sargent, or Welch. Each House is named for a past Headmaster of LFA or Principal of Ferry Hall, and each is designated by a specific color. Students earn points for their Houses by participating in various House competitions (including game shows, scavenger hunts, brain teasers, and relay races), by showing school spirit at home games and performances, and by performing random acts of kindness. At the end of each school year, the House with the most points wins the House Cup and its color is used for the cover of the following year’s Student Handbook and Day Planner.

The Academy has a formal relationship with nearby Lake Forest Hospital, which provides registered nurses to staff the school infirmary seven days a week. Nurses are available at school to treat sick students and supply over-the-counter medications. They also dispense prescription medication to students on a long- or short-term basis.

The House competitions ignite a great deal of enthusiasm and bring students and faculty together to participate in fun activities.

Dress Code Students, faculty, and staff at LFA share the same dress code, which requires all members of the community to dress in a fashion that reflects respect and seriousness of purpose. In general terms, men and boys are required to wear dress pants and shirt with a tie, and women and girls must wear a dress or a modest shirt with a skirt or dress pants.

Members of the school community are required to be in dress code during the academic day (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in all academic buildings and in the dining hall.

Boarding students who are too ill to attend classes are cared for in the school infirmary.

Boarders who become ill after school hours are cared for by dorm parents or are transported to Lake Forest Hospital if the need arises.

Counseling At times a student may need the help of a professional counselor to explore and resolve personal difficulties. The counselors at LFA are available to provide clinical assessments, short-term therapy, group therapy, educational resources, and referrals to outside agencies or therapists. Counseling is available to all LFA students and can be initiated by parents, faculty, or students.

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“At Lake Forest Academy, you meet so many different people. Because of the new relationships I’ve established, I now have friends from Pakistan, Russia, Austria, Germany, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, China, Rwanda, and Wales. In my hometown, in order to meet people like that, I would have to fly to the country first.”

—Ella Lin, class of 2015

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The Student Body

While there is no typical LFA student, all are committed to excellence and honesty, possess a curiosity about the world around them, and are excited about learning in a diverse school community. Students from 16 U.S. states and 34 countries are enrolled at LFA this year.

Students of color comprise 25% of our community, international students make up 26% of the student body, and 46% of LFA students are boarders.

Where Are You From?

Domestic Boarders

International Students

Day Students

California Austria Illinois Belarus

Indiana Bolivia Iowa Bosnia/Herzegovina Maryland Brazil Michigan Bulgaria Missouri Canada Nevada China New Jersey France New York Hong Kong Ohio India Pennsylvania Indonesia Texas Jamaica

Virginia Mexico Washington Moldova Wisconsin Nigeria Pakistan

Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore South Africa

South Korea Spain Taiwan Thailand Togo Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom United States Vietnam

Antioch Barrington Barrington Hills Beach Park Buffalo Grove Deerfield Elmhurst Evanston Gilberts Glencoe Glenview Grayslake Green Oaks Gurnee Hawthorn Woods Highland Park Highwood Kenilworth Lake Bluff Lake Forest Lake Villa Libertyville Lincolnshire Lindenhurst Long Grove Mundelein North Barrington North Chicago Northbrook Park Ridge Riverwoods Round Lake Heights Third Lake Vernon Hills Wadsworth Wauconda Waukegan Wheeling Wilmette Winnetka Zion VIEWBOOK 2014 - 15

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Athletics

Lake Forest Academy believes that a strong athletic program is an essential complement to its academic program.

“Physical well-being, along with the lessons in commitment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and teamwork that come from athletic participation, are all part of the LFA experience.”

—Darrin Madeley, Athletic Director

Freshmen and sophomores are required to participate in the athletic program in all three seasons (fall, winter, and spring) unless they are involved in the school’s winter theater production, which takes the place of a winter sport. Juniors and seniors must participate in at least two seasons and are always welcome to participate in the third. All students must participate in at least one interscholastic team per year. A student may choose to be a team trainer or manager to fulfill this requirement.

LFA fields varsity and junior varsity teams in most sports so student-athletes of different abilities can compete at the appropriate level.

Many teams maintain a no-cut policy, allowing all students the opportunity to enjoy the challenge of interscholastic competition.

LFA students are involved in athletic games or practice every afternoon and often on Saturdays. Most games are scheduled on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Waivers are granted at the discretion of the Athletic Director for students who participate in a sport that Lake Forest Academy does not offer.

Our certified, full-time athletic trainer along with our certified strength and conditioning instructor work with individual athletes and teams on fitness, nutrition, and strength programs.

“LFA Athletics have given me the opportunity to meet lifelong friends and compete against great competition.”

—Christian Tchamitchian, class of 2015

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Sports Offered

by Season Fall Season Interscholastic cheerleading boys cross-country girls cross-country field hockey football golf boys prep ice hockey boys soccer girls swimming girls tennis girls volleyball PE Options dance strength and fitness yoga

Winter Season Interscholastic boys basketball girls basketball boys ice hockey girls ice hockey squash boys swimming wrestling PE Options strength and fitness jiu-jitsu yoga

Spring Season Interscholastic baseball boys lacrosse girls lacrosse girls soccer softball boys tennis boys track and field girls track and field boys volleyball PE Options cycling dance strength and fitness yoga

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Fine and Performing Arts

The Cressey Center for the Arts features a 540seat proscenium theater, music rehearsal space, a digital media lab, photo darkrooms, two-dimensional and three-dimensional studio space, and display galleries. All students are invited to participate in the extracurricular arts program in addition to the three art courses that are required to graduate. The department offers two main stage performances each year—a fall play, a winter musical, and a student-directed one-act festival in the spring.

Students participate on stage, in set design and construction, choreography, directing, lighting, or other technical aspects of theater production. Students also perform in the choir, orchestra, VOX, laptop orchestra and Co-ax, LFA’s own rock band. The Cressey Center for the Arts also provides great space to exhibit student paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

All students are encouraged to become involved in one or more aspects of the arts at LFA.

“Being in orchestra provided me with the biggest and best group of kids to hang out with. Good or bad day, they were there for me.”

—Emily Shanley-Roberts, class of 2014

Arts Concentration Program

For student-artists with exceptional talent in the visual and performing arts, our Arts Concentration Program offers the opportunity to develop their talents within the context of LFA’s rigorous academic program. Under the guidance of the Fine and Performing Arts faculty, the Arts Concentration Program provides an environment in which students specialize in their particular area of interest, create a portfolio, participate in senior recitals or exhibitions, develop enthusiasm for discovery and learning, and exercise their powerful imagination against a framework of the highest artistic, intellectual, and ethical standards. The Arts Concentration Program prepares student-artists for entry into prestigious arts colleges and university programs.

“I remember singing ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’ in The Sound of Music on opening night and the exhilaration I felt at singing in front of an audience of my LFA peers and teachers. Beforehand, I was very nervous because I was a freshman and the other leads were played by upperclassmen; I didn’t even have a solid friend group yet, so I felt intimidated working alongside the older students. After opening night, I felt a sense of belonging, not only within the arts program, but also the LFA community.”

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Service Learning

Character. Scholarship. Citizenship.

Responsibility. Service Learning is where all four pillars of the LFA Mission statement intersect. Through their active participation in carefully coordinated service projects, students can help meet the needs of a community, and experience first-hand how they can impact— and be impacted by—the world outside the school grounds.

The Service Learning Program at LFA allows students to apply academic lessons directly to programs that address social concerns. These experiences, in turn, enhance their academic lessons, expand world views, and develop initiative, responsibility, compassion, and commitment within our students.

“The Service Learning program provides students with opportunities to connect with communities through meaningful service as they develop cross-cultural and leadership skills, explore personal values and ethical decision-making strategies, and create change at local and global levels.”

—Sarah Collins, Director of Service Learning, School Counselor, Seminar Instructor

All students participate in the Service Learning Program at Lake Forest Academy.

Whether they engage in service learning components in individual classes, are part of a service pod through the Seminar Program, provide local community support through Interact and the Harvest Hope Project, work on global solutions through the Dictionary Project in China or participate in the local activities of Interact, the community service club, students at Lake Forest Academy have plenty of opportunities for service.

Additionally, the entire school participates in the annual spring Service Learning Day, a day when all students and faculty leave campus to engage in community service projects throughout the Chicago area.

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Summer ESL

The 2015 summer ESL program is scheduled to run from mid-July through mid-August.

Tuition is approximately $7,500, which includes room and board and O’Hare Airport transportation to and from Lake Forest Academy at the start and end of the program.

Exact dates and tuition are available on our website.

Classes are held five hours a day, Monday through Friday. Students are enrolled in courses in grammar, reading and writing, and speaking and listening. There are five levels to the program, from beginner to advanced. Each student is given an entry exam at the beginning of the session to determine class placement.

At the end of the session, grades, as well as a written progress report, will be delivered to students, parents, and guardians. Housing is provided in our air-conditioned dormitories for all participants.

For more information about the summer ESL program, please contact:

Paul Dunlop

Dean of Summer Session

(847) 615-3239

pdunlop@lfanet.org

Lake Forest Academy has offered an excellent and comprehensive summer program in English as a Second Language for the past 35 years. The program runs for five weeks every summer, beginning in July and ending in August, and is for secondary school students ages 13-19.

In addition to classes and study halls, there are a variety of activities and trips after school and on the weekends. The Lake Forest area offers opportunities for swimming in Lake Michigan, shopping and movies at nearby malls, as well as other activities in the local area and in downtown Chicago. In the past, our summer ESL students have taken field trips to the following places:

• Museum of Science and Industry • Shedd Aquarium • Adler Planetarium

• Field Museum of Natural History • Ravinia Festival

• Navy Pier • Willis Tower

• Michigan Avenue shopping

• Bowling, mini-golf, and movies

“English as a Second Language program in Lake Forest Academy has prepared me well for every rigorous course throughout my high school life. Reading and Writing class developed my analytical skills, while grammar class enhanced my ability to use accurate English. In Speaking and Listening, I not only saw an improvement in my oral English but also learned to compose my first history research paper.

Nevertheless, the program is part of my daily life even if I have finished the courses.

Everyday, I try to make the best out of myself in LFA using what I learned in the program. This ESL program set a solid foundation for both my high school life and my future.”

–Jennifer Ma, class of 2015

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Admission

Admission Process At the start of every school year, Lake Forest Academy welcomes approximately 130 new students into the community. Typically this includes 95 freshmen, 25 new sophomores, and 10 new juniors. The admission committee annually reviews applications from more than 500 students for these available spaces. Successful applicants demonstrate exceptional academic ability, good citizenship, varied extra-curricular accomplishments, and an eagerness to be part of a diverse school community. As a small boarding and day school, the culture of the LFA community is strongly influenced by the values, talents, and character of its students. Therefore, the admission committee seeks to build a community of students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and interests, as well as particular commitments to athletics, the arts, and other endeavors.

How to Apply All families interested in applying to Lake Forest Academy should complete our online application: www.lfanet.org/Applyonline The first part of the application can be completed online, as well as all teacher and school recommendations. The student essay questions are available to download. Once an application has been submitted, families will be able to log back into their online accounts to track what items may still be needed to complete the process. Prospective students for the 2015-2016 school year must complete the application process by January 31, 2015.

Applications received after January 31, 2015 will be considered on a rolling basis.

Testing

Applicants to grades 9 or 10 should take the October, November, or January Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). The SSAT will be administered at LFA on the following dates: • • • • • • •

October 18, 2014 November 15, 2014 January 10, 2015 February 7, 2015 March 7, 2015 April 25, 2015 June 13, 2015

Register for the SSAT at: www.ssat.org Please register for a spot as soon as possible, as test dates fill up quickly.

Our school testing number for the SSAT is 4450.

Applicants to grades 11, 12, and postgraduate students should submit the results of the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, or the ACT. All test results should be submitted to Lake Forest Academy.

Admission Contact Information Office of Admission 847-615-3267 admissions@lfanet.org Carolyn Gorowski Dean of Admission 847-615-3288 cgorowski@lfanet.org

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Visiting Campus

Financial Aid

While visiting campus is not required, it is nonetheless an important part of the admission process and will enable an applicant to make an informed decision about Lake Forest Academy. Please call the Admission Office at (847) 615-3267 to make an appointment for a campus visit. You may also register for a Shadow Day online. The registration form can be found at: www.lfanet.org/Shadow

Lake Forest Academy is committed to sustaining an economically diverse student body by assisting qualified students whose families are unable to meet the full cost of an education at LFA. Families who are seeking financial aid should review these guidelines carefully and may ask for further explanation from the financial aid office.

As part of Shadow Day, prospective students spend the morning on campus, take a tour, attend classes, and go to lunch with LFA students. Visiting students will also interview with the Admission office and meet with coaches or faculty members of particular interest. Parents of visiting students may also take a campus tour and speak with an admission representative. Interested families are encouraged to attend our Open House events scheduled for November 9, 2014, and April 19, 2015.

Admission Committee Decision Lake Forest Academy’s admission committee meets in February to review all applications submitted by the deadline. Decision letters are mailed the first of March. Application decisions will also be available online the day after the decision letters are mailed.

We offer approximately $4.3 million in financial aid grants annually to families who could not otherwise afford the cost of an LFA education. Financial aid grants vary in range depending upon each family’s financial resources. All families are expected to contribute to their children’s education. Lake Forest Academy’s financial aid funds are allocated according to financial need, while keeping a balance across grades and gender.

Lake Forest Academy awards a small number of Headmaster’s Scholarships ($5,000 - $7,000) to recognize students of high academic achievement regardless of financial need. Recipients of these awards are selected by the Dean of Admission and the Head of School. Lake Forest Academy does not award athletic scholarships or any other non-need-based extracurricular scholarships.

Waiting List Once a class is fully enrolled, the Academy establishes a waiting list of students.

Applicants are notified of their waiting list status and offered admission should a space become available.

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Online Financial Aid Application

1. Beginning November 1, 2014, go to www. sss.nais.org (The deadline is January 15, 2015.)

2. Click on the prompt to begin the financial aid application (also known as the Parents’ Financial Statement or PFS). You only need to complete one PFS, even if you have several children applying to our school.

3. You will need to create a username and password that will allow you to return to your PFS at a later date before submitting.

4. You will receive instructions about submitting additional supporting documents. At Lake Forest Academy, we require that you send a complete copy of your most recent 1040 tax return, including all schedules and W-2 forms directly to School and Student Services (SSS). Additionally, parents who own a business are required to submit a Business/Farm Statement that can be downloaded from the SSS website directly to Lake Forest Academy.

Based on the financial information you provide to SSS, Lake Forest Academy receives a Report of Family Contribution, which is an estimated amount that your family should be able to contribute to educational expenses. This determination is based on the SSS formula and considers not only income, assets, and debts, but also the ages of parents, tuition obligations to other children, and unusual family expenses.

Lake Forest Academy’s Financial Aid Committee may make adjustments to the Report of Family Contribution to conform to the school’s financial aid policies and budget constraints. LFA expects that all information provided by parents or others as part of fulfilling the financial aid application process will be complete and accurate. Discovery of inaccurate information will cause rejection of the application and/or loss of subsequent financial aid grants.

In cases of separated, divorced, or never-married families, both natural parents must complete and submit separate financial aid applications and supporting tax documents.

A letter explaining any unusual family circumstances or expenses which may affect your ability to pay for the student’s education should be sent directly to the LFA Financial Aid Committee. Please contact the Admission Office if you wish to discuss your particular circumstances.

To be eligible for consideration for financial aid at LFA, you must complete your application and submit your supporting documents by January 15, 2015. A student’s application for financial aid will be considered only after he or she has been admitted to Lake Forest Academy. It is important to note, however, that admission to LFA does not guarantee a financial aid award. Decisions about financial aid are sent along with admission decisions in early March.

Despite a generous financial aid budget, we are unable to offer financial aid to every family who qualifies and whose child meets the admission standards. The school will offer admission only to those financial aid candidates to whom we can also offer an adequate aid package. A small number of students will be placed on a waitlist.

For further information about financial aid, please contact:

Caroline Pugliese

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

(847) 615-3265 | cpugliese@lfanet.org

Mike Reidy Chief Financial Officer (847) 234-3210 | mreidy@lfanet.org

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 school year will be set by the Lake Forest Academy Board of Trustees in January 2015. The tuition increases each year by a small percentage to be determined by our Board of Trustees. Lake Forest Academy estimates tuition for 20152016 will be: Day Students Tuition (includes meals): $39,500 (estimate) Boarding Students Tuition, room and board: $53,500 (estimate)

Additional Expenses

Expenses normally incurred by all families include textbooks/ebooks ($500–$800), snack bar (about $20 per month), and SAT/ACT/AP testing fees (varies according to student). Boarding students will need to cover the travel costs of three round trips each year and pay for their laundry. The cost of athletic uniforms is included in tuition, but specialized equipment may be necessary for some sports.

Charitable Giving

As an independent school, Lake Forest Academy relies on and benefits from extensive and ongoing charitable support to help sustain Tuition Payment Plans its mission of excellence. Like other Lake Forest Academy offers several options independent schools, tuition revenue at LFA for payment of tuition. These options include does not fully cover all of the school’s full payment by the end of June as well as a operating expenses. In fact, tuition covers 60/40 payment plan, in which 60 percent of the approximately 75% of the cost of educating tuition is due in early April, with the remaineach student. Generations of loyal LFA and ing 40 percent due at the end of October. For Ferry Hall supporters have created the parents who wish to pay monthly, Lake Forest educational legacy we enjoy today. It is our Academy offers, through FACTS Tuition responsibility to continue to steward this Management, a 10-month payment plan. legacy for today and for the future. LFA prides Parents make payments to the plan, which in itself on being a community of givers, and there turn pays Lake Forest Academy on schedule. are many ways to contribute your time, talent, and treasure. You will be invited and There are also several loan programs that offer encouraged to participate in the Academy low-cost loans payable over 2 – 10 years to Fund, LFA’s annual fund, which helps fill the qualified families. Payments are made directly yearly gap between tuition and the actual cost from the lender to the school. Lake Forest of operating the school, as well as the spring Academy works with Your Tuition Solution Gala, LFA’s largest fundraiser, which uses a and prepGATE. For more information about Dutch auction to provide the funds for specific, these loan programs, please contact the lenders budget-offsetting projects each summer. directly: • Your Tuition Solution: For further information, please contact: www.tuitionsolution.com

Susan Hoagland • prepGATE: www.prepgate.com

Dean of External Relations

(847) 615-3276

shoagland@lfanet.org

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Margaret Boomgaarden B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish) Robin Bowkett B.A., Nichols College Assistant Dean of Admission Lindsay Buntman B.A., Bowdoin College M.A., New York University Associate Dean of College Counseling Kerry Cedergren B.S., Illinois State University M.S., Illinois State University Ph.D., Michigan State University Science Sarah Collins B.F.A., Boston University School for the Arts M.S., National-Louis University Director of Service Learning, School Counselor, Seminar Diane Cooper B.S., Northwestern University History

Faculty James Abbott B.A., Grinnell College M.S., University of Iowa Mathematics Rebecca Arrowood B.A., Eckerd College M.S., Western Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director Emily Asher ’05 B.A., Middlebury College English

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Noëlle Balson B.S., Université de Valenciennes Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish) Kathleen Barton B.S., University of Minnesota M.A., Oregon State University Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Science Jeffery Bateman B.S., Albion College Chair of Mathematics Department Stefanie Bator B.A., Clark University M.A., Northwestern University Ph.D., Northwestern University History

Abby Croft B.S., Ball State University M.A., Ball State University M.S., Indiana State University Assistant Dean of College Counseling William Dolbee B.A., Michigan State University M.A., University of North Carolina Associate Head of School, History Christian Dozois ’84 B.A., Miami University (Ohio) M.Ed., National-Louis University Chair of History Department

“I am excited when I can provide an environment in which students can apply the principles they have learned about biology to real and current investigations that are taking place in labs around the world.”

–Ruth Smith, Science Teacher Mark Dryfoos B.A., Gettysburg College M.A.L.S., Dartmouth College Director of Performing Arts Paul Dunlop B.A., Wagner College M.Ed., Rutgers University Dean of Summer Session Patrick Duré B.A., University of Illinois (Chicago) M.Ed., National-Louis University Modern and Classical Languages (French) Lauren Fowler B.F.A., Bowling Green State University M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design Fine and Performing Arts Jonathan Freeman B.A., Yale University M.A., Middlebury College Assistant Dean of StudentsDirector of Residential Life, English Ann Frkovich B.A., Webster University M.A., Teacher’s College, Columbia University Chair of English Department Adam Gerber B.S., Miami University (Ohio) M.Ed., National-Louis University Associate Dean of Admission, Director of Global Outreach

Carolyn Gorowski B.A., Muhlenberg College M.Ed., Loyola University Chicago Dean of Admission, College Counselor Ardelle Hagar B.A., Pomona College M.S., Montana State University Assistant Dean of Faculty, Mathematics Wilbert Hampton B.A., Northwestern University Admission Intern Susan Hoagland B.A., Case Western Reserve University Dean of External Relations Yuan Jiang B.A., Central China Normal University M.A., Western Illinois University M.S., Western Illinois University Modern and Classical Languages (Chinese) Justin Jones B.A., Kenyon College History Kate Jones B.A., Kenyon College M.S., University of Texas at Austin Assistant Dean of StudentsStudent Development, History, Science, Seminar

Lauren Kelly B.A., Mount Holyoke College M.A., University of York, England English Julie Kennedy B.A., Emerson College M.B.A., Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Manager of Campaign and Events Andrew Kerr B.A., Monmouth College M.B.A., Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Chief Administrative Officer Mathias Kerr B.S., Northern Arizona University Science Ruth Keyso B.A., University of Notre Dame M.A., University of Michigan M.S.J., Northwestern University Director of Alumni Relations, Major Gifts Officer Grace Kim B.S., New York University Assistant Dean of Communications Jason Koenig B.A., Millikin University Fine and Performing Arts

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Susan Mahoney B.S., Eastern Illinois University Comptroller Paul Makovec B.S., University of Indianapolis Mathematics Lusanda Mayikana B.A., University of South Africa B.Ed., University of South Africa M.A., University of Witwatersrand (S.A.) M.A., Middlebury College Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs, English

“One of the things I enjoy most about LFA is how much everyone cares about each other.

It’s apparent that kids understand the importance of learning here, but what sets LFA apart is that students truly cherish relationships made with teammates, classmates, teachers, and coaches.”

–Paul Makovec, Math Teacher Ashley Kolovitz B.A., DePaul University M.L.I.S., Dominican University Assistant Director of Academic Technology

Mary-Stewart Lewis B.S., University of New Mexico M.A., Northern Illinois University Learning Resources Coordinator

Stephanie Ramirez Krych B.S., St. Louis University M.A., Washington University (St. Louis) Chair of Science Department

Rita MacAyeal ’87 B.A., Catholic University of America M.P.P., Georgetown University Director of Library, Archivist

Lynn Lazzeretti B.S. Illinois State University Mathematics

Darrin Madeley B.S., Saginaw Valley State University Athletic Director, Director of Hockey Operations

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Constance McCabe B.S., University of Vermont M.A., New York University Chair of English as a Second Language Department Kathleen Moffitt B.A., Loyola University (New Orleans) M.A., California State University Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish), English as a Second Language Sheila Moller B.A., Western Illinois University Director of Parent Relations Catherine Morrison B. A., Purdue University M.S., Purdue University Dean of Communications Garrett Morrison B.A., Yale University M.A., Northwestern University English William Murphy B.A., University of Notre Dame M.S., New York University M.A., National-Louis University English

“The small class size at LFA gives me the opportunity to establish personal connections with every student. Because of our small classes, I am able to get to know the kids really well and spending time with students outside of the classroom makes class that much more personal and fun.”

–Suzanne Vaughn, History Teacher Tayler Oswald B.A., Trinity International University Athletic Trainer Kristin Paisley B.A., University of Iowa M.B.A., Lake Forest Graduate School of Management Director of Human Resources Monica Palmer B.A., University of California (Santa Barbara) M.F.A., Columbia University M.Ed., Columbia University Director of Fine and Performing Arts Amanda Pentler B.A., New York University M.S., Concordia University Wisconsin English Peg Cleveland Plambeck B.A.M., University of Washington B.M., University of Washington Professional Studies Diploma in Opera, Cleveland Institute of Music M.M.A., Kent State University Adjunct Voice Instructor Timothy Plambeck B.A., St. Olaf College M.M., University of Michigan Director of Music

Andrew Poska B.A., Bowdoin College Dean of College Counseling Olivia Poska A.B., Bowdoin College M.A., Williams College Fine and Performing Arts Caroline Pugliese B.A., Lake Forest College Senior Associate Dean of Admission-Operations, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Michael Reidy B.A., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) Chief Financial Officer Michael Rogan B.S., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) Science Christine Ryder B.A., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) M.A., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) Director of Academy Fund Stephen Ryder B.A., Cambridge University M.A., Cambridge University Chair of Modern and Classical Languages Department

Jeremy Sands B.A., Kenyon College M.A.Ed., Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore) Director of Academic Technology Adam Schlipmann B.M.Ed., University of Illinois M.M.Ed., University of Illinois Director of Instrumental Music Philip Schwartz B.A., Elmhurst College M.S., Illinois Benedictine University Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, Computer Science (Fine and Performing Arts) Edward Shaughnessy B.S., Fairfield University M.S., University of Minnesota Science Brian Sheu B.S., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) M.Ed., DePaul University Mathematics Nathaniel Small B.A., Trinity College (Conn.)

M.A., Northwestern University English Nickolas Smith B.F.A., Bowling Green State University Fine and Performing Arts

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“LFA is a special place where the students and teachers are equally eager to come to class. Lake Forest Academy brings the world together, not to change it, but so that we might better understand each other.”

–Jason Koenig, Visual Arts Teacher Ruth Smith B.S., Kansas State University M.A., National-Louis University Ph.D., University of Missouri Science Valerie Sorensen B.A., Cornell University M.A., University of WisconsinMadison Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish) John Strudwick B.Sc. (Economics), London School of Economics M.A., Queen’s University Ph.D., University of Toronto Head of School, History Loring Strudwick B.S., St. Lawrence University M.S.T., University of New Hampshire Mathematics Christopher Tennyson B.A., College of the Holy Cross M.A., University of Scranton Dean of Students, Mathematics Margaret Tennyson B.A., Middlebury College M.A., DePaul University Mathematics

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Michele Vaca B.A., St. Ambrose University B.Ed., St. Ambrose Unversity English as a Second Language

Samuel Wold B.A., Carleton College M.A., Hamline University History

Matthew Vaughn B.A., Trinity College (Conn.)

History

Erica Wood B.A., Lake Forest College M.A., Concordia University Chicago Science

Suzanne Vaughn B.A., Trinity College (Conn.)

M.A., Northwestern University History Kristine Von Ogden B.A., University of Chicago M.A., New York University Assistant Dean of Curriculum, Modern and Classical Languages (French) Joel Ward B.A., St. Olaf College M.Ed., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Mathematics David Wick B.A., Grinnell College M.A., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) Modern and Classical Languages (Latin), English

Yan Zhou B.A., Beijing Science Technology and Management University M.S., University of Houston Assistant Director of Global Outreach

Board of Trustees

Zaid I.S. Abdul-Aleem ’90 Chicago, Illinois

Gloria West Harper Chicago, Illinois

Ben Malek ’91 Tampa, Florida

Dr. Makola A. Abdullah ’86 Port Orange, Florida

William J. Hayes Lake Forest, Illinois

John S. Marlatt ’65 Lake Forest, Illinois

Sylvia de M. Barros ’90 São Paulo, Brazil

Maurice L. Holmes ’83 Golden Bridge, New York

Katherine G. Pollock ’70 Chicago, Illinois

Sandra F. Boles Kenilworth, Illinois

Michelle Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89 Lake Forest, Illinois

Anne N. Reyes Lake Forest, Illinois

Dr. Kenny Bozorgi Antioch, Illinois

Ned Jessen Lake Bluff, Illinois

Jim C. Cowart ’69 Laguna Niguel, California

Gregory K. Jones Lake Forest, Illinois

J. Michael Schell ’65 Chair, Board of Trustees New York, New York

Christopher E. Freeburg ’90 Chicago, Illinois

Jeffrey B. Keller ’87 Burlington, Wisconsin

Brian R. Gamache Lake Forest, Illinois

Rumi Kuli ’93 Frankfort, Illinois

Rachel E. Goshgarian ’93 Easton, Pennsylvania

Michael P. Leonard ’66 Winnetka, Illinois

Mark S. Simonian ’77 New York, New York Dr. Regina E. Spellers Sims ’85 Chicago, Illinois John Walton Batavia, Illinois Richard L. Zhao ’04 Chicago, Illinois VIEWBOOK 2014 - 15

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Life Trustees Bruce W. Anderson ’70 Naperville, Illinois

Thomas D. Hodgkins ’53 Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Michael S. McCarthy ’71 Winnetka, Illinois

Thomas S. Bagley Chicago, Illinois

A. John Huss, Jr. ’58 Saint Paul, Minnesota

John S. Mengel Winnetka, Illinois

Jacob J. Barker ’88 Cape Charles, Virginia

Howard L. Isenberg Chicago, Illinois

Gerald Miller Boca Raton, Florida

Claude W. Brenner ’44 Lexington, Massachusetts

Richard R. Jaros ’70 Wickenberg, Arizona

Susan E. Morrison Lake Forest, Illinois

Muriel A. Burnet ’40 Chicago, Illinois

Ned Jessen* Lake Bluff, Illinois

Jeffrey C. Neal Winnetka, Illinois

Denis H. Carroll ’57 Deerfield, Illinois

Allan M. Kaplan ’72 Northfield, Illinois

J. Christopher Reyes Lake Forest, Illinois

Patrick J. Carroll ’87 Winnetka, Illinois

Loretta Kalnow Kaplan ’73 Northfield, Illinois

Betsy B. Rosenfield Lake Forest, Illinois

Bryan C. Cressey Barrington Hills, Illinois

Dennis J. Keller Oak Brook, Illinois

J. Michael Schell ’65* New York, New York

Nancy C. Crown Winnetka, Illinois

Mee Kim Seoul, Republic of Korea

Robert A. Schoellhorn Coburg, Oregon

Thompson A. Dyke Naples, Florida

Lee A. Korhumel ’59 Lake Forest, Illinois

Nancy How Speer ’59 Scandia, Minnesota

Merrill J. Ferguson ’72 Greenwood, Minnesota

Charlene Vala Laughlin ’64 Rye, New York

Roger W. Stone ’53 Northbrook, Illinois

William B. Friedeman ’65 Lake Forest, Illinois

Peter C. Lee ’70 Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

James M. Stuart ’59 Winnetka, Illinois

Karl R. Gedge ’69 Charleston, South Carolina

Albert O. Louer ’63 Williamsburg, Virginia

William F. Vernon, Jr. ’50 Newton, Iowa

Alan D. Gordon Winnetka, Illinois

Susan Pike Lovejoy ’64 North Palm Beach, Florida

Catherine M. Waddell Wilmette, Illinois

Lauren A. Gorter Lake Forest, Illinois

Monique Pittman-Lui Topeka, Kansas

Robin G. Zafirovski Lake Forest, Illinois

Peter V. Hall ’53 San Francisco, California

David O. MacKenzie ’50 Lake Forest, Illinois

* Currently re-elected to Board of Trustees

Mary Ann B. Hodgkins Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Barry L. MacLean Mettawa, Illinois

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