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September 24, 2010
Head Of School Symposium:
Focuses on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
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Students in Mr. Freeman’s AP Literature and Composition class are reading Daniyal Mueenuddin’s book, In Other Rooms, Other Wonders, who is the first speaker for the new symposium.
By Ariana Bhatia News Editor A long-standing tradition at LFA, the Head of School Symposium attempts to expose the community to an important topic or area of the world today. This year the symposium will delve into the importance of three developing nations in South East-Asia: India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Dr. John Strudwick and Mr. Justin Jones are
co-chairing this year’s symposium. Unlike the topics of the past two years, the environment and gender studies, this year focuses on awareness of these three countries. The goal of the symposium is to allow both students and faculty to the history and culture of these areas, as well as correct many common misconceptions. “I thought it was important for every LFA student to understand the history behind the partition of India in
Crown Center to be Completed by Mid-Ocotber By Eric Clamage Editor-In-Chief
a balcony overlooking the swimming pool. In addition to the Crown Center, a new student center has been completed and opened above the Hutch The Crown Fitness Center, the newest addition to dining area. Paid for by the money raised at last year’s Lake Forest Academy’s athletic facilities, is scheduled to Spring Gala, the Student Center includes a flat-screen telebe completed by mid-October, according to Chief Finan- vision, a meditation room, the School Store, a snack shop, cial Officer and Director of Financial Aid Andrew Kerr. public computers, couches, tables, and offices. The ofThe $5 million center, being constructed on the front en- fices will belong to Mr. Kyle Koncz, co-director of student trance to the Glore Gymnasium, is the cornerstone to a se- activities, and Dean of Pluralism Lusanda Mayikana, and ries of linked construction projects that have been worked Campus Security. on all summer. In one additional move this summer, College Because of the construction, a change is taking Counseling has moved from Reid Hall to the spot on the place to the Glore Corridor, which is the area between the bridge between the Corbin and Korhumel buildings where pool and basketball court. According to Kerr, this new the old student center was formally located. area there will now include public restrooms and unisex “Since we are a college preparatory school we changing rooms for visiting teams. The second floor of the thought that college counseling should be in the middle corridor will include a multi-purpose/wrestling room and Construction Story continued on page 4
the late 40’s, and then the impact of that in creating East and West Pakistan, and then Pakistan and Bangladesh,” said Strudwick. “With the growth and importance of Pakistan in U.S. foreign policy and global foreign policy, as well as the rise of India as a major economic power, it struck me as a very good time for the LFA community to learn more about that part of the world,” Strudwick commented. As in previous years, there will be a two-week spring break trip connected with the school symposium. This year the destination is India. Students and faculty will explore approximately four different cities as well as participate in a service-learning component of the experience. While visiting Pakistan and Bangladesh would also be ideal goals, Strudwick admitted that logistics and security have placed restrictions on the trip. Throughout the year, the symposium will bring in major speakers to discuss the issues surrounding these nations. The first speaker of the year, Daniyal Mueenuddin, already came to speak on September 23rd. Mueenuddin, a well acclaimed Pakistani author, spoke with various English classes about his collection of short stories, In Other Rooms, Other Wonders. In addition to speakers this year, the symposium is often subject of many classroom activities and events. The symposium presents a great opportunity for the LFA community to broaden its horizons and learn about prominent places around the globe.
Fall Play to be Romeo and Juliet By Andrea Shen A&E Editor
The stage in the Cressey Center will become the Italian city of Verona during October as a cast of LFA students will present the tragic love story of “Romeo and Juliet” for this year’s fall play. Auditions for the play, one of playwrite William Shakespeare’s most famous, were held in early September. The play, directed by Mr. Mark Dryfoos, will be performed on October 14-15 at 7 p.m. Dryfoos has selected a cast of 26, one of the larger groups in LFA history, for this production.
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New Student Center Design
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Fall Play continued on page 13
Field Hockey off to Another Great Start See page 14
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World News Roundup
september 24, 2010
All School President Outlines Changes and Plans for 2010-11 Year
Assembled by Sophia Salsberry Photo Editor
Tropical Storm Earl Batters Canada Information from the BBC News The Tropical Storm Earl hit Nova Scotia, Canada this month and 20,000 homes lost power after the storm hit, with winds reaching a high of 70 mph. Major roads throughout Nova Scotia were littered with trees and fallen power lines. As Earl neared the eastern coast of Canada a tropical storm warning was issued for parts of Newfoundland and it made landfall between Shelburne and Queens counties. Earl is being followed by another tropical storm, Fiona, which will also affect Bermuda.
Chilean Coal Miners Awaiting Rescue Information from the BBC News Thirty-three men are still trapped underground after the San Jose mine in Chile collapsed on August 5. Contact was not made until August 22 when a rescue drill broke through the soil and rocks. Oficials have since been sending food, medical supplies, special clothing, beds, and other things to make the miners more comfortable while they await rescue. The miners have found four water sources; two of those are drinkable when treated with chlorine. There is work being done on two rescue shafts, but officials say it will be four months before they are able to get the miners out.
Iraq War Technically Ended Information from the BBC News President Barak Obama put an end to the US combat operations in Iraq this month, despite continuing violence and instability, and said the most important task is now to restore the country’s economy. Most Iraqi’s have welcomed the withdrawl of American combat troops, but others believe it is too soon. There are currently 50,000 troops remaining in Iraq and all forces will be gone by the end of next year. The decrease in Iraq has allowed more resources to go to the fight in Afghanistan where the US is battling forces from both al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
Pakistan Floods Cause Destruction Information from the BBC News
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The devasting floods of Pakistan leave families stranded and without means of earling a living
Monsoon rains triggered the floods that in August washed the Toori dam away and has caused major destruction in the Sindh and Dadu regions of Pakistan.. More than 1,600 people have died and about 17 million have been affected by the disaster. The agricultural loss has reached $1 billion and 1.2 million livestock animals have drowned. UN experts have estimated large amounts of new planting seeds are crucial for farmers who hope to save for next year’s crops.
All School President explains his plans for Homecoming.
By Mary Kate Hayes News Editor
It’s hard to forget the colorful spotlights and “pumpup” music that were used to introduce our new All-School President KC Chilamkurti while he made his election speech last year. His upbeat attitude and determined mindset won him the election, and this year he told The Spectator that he is prepared to prove himself worthy to lead the Lake Forest Academy community. This year’s Student Council has undergone many changes. New faculty additions such as Co-Director of Student Activities, Seminar Instructor, and History Instructor Mr. Kyle Koncz and Assistant Dean of College Counseling and CoDirector of Student Activities Ms. Carolyn Schoen bring a new perspective to the many goals of Student Council. “Their presence combined with my push for a more forward thinking, innovative, and transparent Student Council will be the source of these many changes,” said Chilamkurti. “I look forward to Student Council becoming much more productive, which will come from
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increased effort from all of the Student Council members.” Led by Chilamkurti, the Student Council has already been hard at work. Some of its efforts include: the website, face paint at the football game, closed-weekend dance, and Spirit Week. According to Chilamkurti, “We also try to address every issue that is brought up in the suggestion box as soon as we receive it.” The website is a new, useful resource created by the All-School President himself. “I hope that as the year progresses, the website will more effectively address the needs of the student body,” said Chilamkurti. “However, this will only be accomplished with the continued support and suggestions from all the students. I hope that by the end of the year, one will be able to glance at the website and become more informed, and with this knowledge become a more
ing events, more participants in clubs, and a general increase in the presence of each community member. Another goal is that the new Student Center will be well kept due to the accountability of the students. Along with these goals, Chilamkurti wants to leave a strong, positive impact on Lake Forest Academy by interconnecting people. Overall, the All-School President makes sure Student Council handles their responsibilities in the best way possible. “I also feel that I have a responsibility to represent our school,” Chilamkurti stated. “However, this has nothing to do with ASP, as I feel everyone should be a proud representative of our community.” A strong quality of Chilamkurti is his ability to recognize the seriousness of position of All-School president, while keeping a light and fun tone at
active member of the LFA community.” Chilamkurti’s main goal is to make a more supportive LFA community. He recognizes the support of the already intimate community, but aims to elevate the level of school enthusiasm. In effect, he expects more fans at sport-
the same time. “There is a lot of work involved,” he said. “But at the end of the day, there is nothing I would rather be doing than serving my fellow LFA Students and the rest of the LFA community. And like I said at the end of my speech in the beginning of the year, ‘Let’s have some fun.’”
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A Look into the Interesting Clubs at LFA
By Sophia Salsbery Photo Editor
A recent visitor to Reid
Hall would have seen the historic building crowded from wallto-wall with LFA students who were looking for clubs to join. The annual LFA Club Fair gave students a chance to learn something about all the clubs offered at the school and meet the people who belong to them. In previous years Interact, Salsa, and Model UN have been magnets at the fair and were usually pretty busy, but there were several new clubs at this year’s fair that attracted serious student attention as well. Students also flocked to new clubs like Anime, The Bomb Squad, Stargazing, Card/Board Games, J.E.T, Ping Pong, Ultimate Frisbee, Snare Line, and Badminton, just to name a few. The Bomb Squad, a dance club, is a completely new category this year and it has potential to be one of the most exciting clubs on campus. The club leader, Alex Moton, explained that last year while she was dancing during halftime of a sporting event with some friends, she realized that having a halftime show could make it more fun. Moton thought they could eventually perform at Morning
Meeting and All-School Meetings. “My dance style consists of hip-hop, step, and ‘streetbirthed dances’ like krump, footwork, and battle,” said Moton, when explaining to potential club members what types of dances the Bomb Squad would attempt. The Stargazers Club was founded for students interested in the viewing the stars, the moon, or meteor showers like astronomers. They will be planning trips to the Planetarium and the Museum of Science and Industry. Jessica Gunderson, one of the founders of the club, said that they are also planning on getting club tee shirts. If things at Museum of Science and Industry generally interest you, than the Jet Engine Technology Club might be the one for you. That club just took a trip to the museum and they are focusing on understanding and applying knowledge about jet technology. They have a Twitter and Facebook page, which reminds members on the upcoming meetings. Senior Matt Payne is such an Ultimate Frisbee fan that he started the Ultimate Frisbee Club to help share his passion for the game. “Ultimate Frisbee Club
Senior Matthew Koh signs up for a club at the clubs fair.
is for all the bros on campus looking to chill out. Anyone who is down for some disk should join,” said Payne. “Chicks are encouraged to come as well.
Anyone could hang out as long as they bring a boom box pumping out some Dave Matthew's Band or Incubus.” If any clubs, new or old,
Photo Courtesy of Ms. Ruth Keyso
appeal to you, join them. It is a great way to meet students who share a common interest with you.
Homecoming Theme: To Be Announced By Taylor Jenkins Editor-in-Chief
Photo Courtesy of Ms. Ruth Keyso
Anastasia Perry and Alexa Wilson hold up C frog at a homecoming game.
Homecoming and Spirit Week are quickly approaching and the annual anticipatory buzz has started to grow around campus. Students are beginning to prepare for the many fun festivities that come with this week. The main events include the many, different-themed dress-up days throughout the week (Sept. 27-Oct.1); the wide variety of sporting events around campus; and the big dance on Saturday night, Oct. 2. Although the themes of dress for the weekdays leading up to Homecoming have not yet been decided by Student Council, previous years have includ-
ed things such as House Color Day, Super Hero Day, and Beach Day. Despite not knowing officially what is planned, School President KCChilamkurti has promised a week of fun specifically tailored to raise school spirit and evoke participation. One of the major events of the weekend will be the always-popular Homecoming Football Game. The LFA varsity football team will be facing St. Joseph’s of Chicago at 2p.m. “Usually there is a good turn-out for the game, and Homecoming is often a game where all the players on the team get playing time,” said senior Dimitri Kapetan in anticipation for the upcoming game. If football isn’t your sport of
choice, Prep Hockey and boys soccer also have homecoming games which promise to be exciting. The dance concludes the festivities for the week. The theme of the dance has also not been announced but past ones have included Party Like A Rock Star, In The Jungle, and Light Up The Night. “It was enjoyable, every one seemed to have a good time and In the Jungle Was a great theme,” said senior Catalina Todd, remembering last year’s dance while wondering about the yet-to-be-announced specifics of this year’s Homecoming. Chilamkurti promised that this year’s festivities will
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Pakistani Author, Daniyal Mueenuddin Visited LFA By Ariana Bhatia News Editor Kicking off the Head of School Symposium, LFA had the opportunity to meet internationally acclaimed Pakistani author, Daniyal Mueenuddin. Mueenuddin this week as he spoke with various English classes, as well as the community, as a whole on September 23. In an interview prior to the auhtor’s arrival at LFA, The Spectator spoke with Mueenudin about his heritage, his writing, and his life in Pakistan today. Born in the U.S., Mueenuddin has moved back and forth between living in Pakistan and the U.S. Growing up in both countries has given Mueenuddin a unique take on these two cultures. As a writer, Mueenuddin is constantly interacting with these two drastically different societies. “My audience is primarily in the west and because I have lived in the west, quite a lot, I know the idioms and I know my audience…I understand the people who will be reading my stuff. At the same time, because I live in Pakistan, — I’ve actually lived in Pakistan more than anywhere else—I have a very good grasp of what Pakistan is like, of what the place looks like itself, of how the people think,” Mueenuddin commented. While it is not his main purpose, at times Mueenuddin thinks of himself as a link between these two cultures.
“Part of what I do... as a sort of byproduct of my purpose… is interpret Pakistan for westerners. I act as a conduit between the two places,” Mueenuddin commented. When asked to comment about the difference in life styles between the U.S. and Pakistan, Mueenuddin said, “They are so unlike each other, actually almost different planets… One thing that’s very different is that here in Pakistan, one is surrounded by people and an infinite number of connections… People all sort of live on top of each other and with each other… When I’m first in the country I love it, its wonderful to be so engaged with people, but after I’ve been there for a few months I really go bonkers and am hungering for the West where I can mind my own business a bit more.” Mueenuddin grew up in a house surrounded by books. He was been writing since he was seven years old. His mother was a writer as well and encouraged him to take his writing to the next level. His book In Other Rooms, Other Wonders won The Story Prize—an annual award for short story collections—and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Mueenuddin’s style as a writer is versatile, and depends on the subject he is writing about. “It’s almost as if the stories choose you. At any point in my life there will be certain stories that seem to be luminousand have gravity…and they attract
me,” he said, “the story sort of takes off on it’s own direction.” While some of Mueenuddin’s stories are more fictional than others, he himself never appears in the book. However he did state, “People have commented to me that they recognize themselves…and of course that’s what happens, you grab bits of people and mix it all together.” In addition to being a writer, Mueenuddin is a farmer in Pakistan. Due to Pakistan’s extensive floods he’s seen sever damage and devastation in many surrounding farms. “The floods have effectively destroyed large parts of the country…it’s much bigger than people in the West understand,” Mueenuddin commented, “What’s happened is that millions of people have lost everything they own and all means of earning money.” He went on to explain that there is approximately 10 ft. of water in places where people would normally grow crops and these conditions are expected to last for at least two months. Mueenuddin’s own best friend has lost everything he owns due to these floods. Another major problem that Pakistani’s face is the extensive violence in their dayto-day lives. Roadside bombings are now a common occurrence in the streets of Pakistan. “To a degree I can understand why it happens…there
Photo Courtesy of Jaipur Literature Festival 2011
Photo of Pakistani author Daniyal Mueenuddin.
are very poor people and when people are desperate they turn to desperate measures…there are no systems that work in Pakistan… the courts are completely corrupt, the police are completely corrupt,” Mueenuddin stated, “To a great extent America cre-
ated this mess…it is America who used Pakistan as a proxy in the 1970’s and 80’s to fight a war against Russia… they are the ones who armed these people, and they’re the ones who created this culture of warfare.”
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Room (to the bridge), and a new
tant to be in the center of things,” said Kerr when talking about how the school decided to move the offices there. Other construction moves this summer included the business offices (to New Hall), the Head of School’s office (to the south end of Reid Hall), the Seminar Room (to the basement of Corbin); the Faculty Work
conference room (to Dr. Strudwick’s old office). All the new moves on campus added up to over $300,000 in expenses. “We hope everyone will be happy with the way everything worked out,” noted Kerr who is excited for the students and faculty to finally be able to use the new facilities.
A virtual image of the completed Crown Center.
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All photos and writing by Kathleen Kennedy and Sophia Salsbery Photo Editors
Dress code at LFA is debated everyday on campus. Boys argue with girls that the girls’ dress code is more relaxed, and that it is not fair that they have to wear ties every day. Teachers also have complaints about students being out of dress code or not looking appropriate for our community. However, there is a way to follow the dress code rules and still look stylish.
Hannah Kiesler shows us how to sport a cute summer dress while making it dress code appropriate. She accessorizes with a sweater covering her shoulders and a loose belt for optimal style. Her shoes are also a nice touch!
Although wearing a shirt and tie everyday can become somewhat repetitive, Johnny Malusa mixes it up with a fun patterned tie and preppy belt.
Therefore, we have selected the best dressed, in dress code, students at LFA that accurately follow the dress code. These students are able to dress with style while remaining in dress code. Not only do these students know the fashion Do’s and Don’ts of dress code, but they implement their personal style all at the same time. Let us show you how it’s done…
Tom Gallagher has perfected his matching skills during his time at LFA. He knows how to dress to impress, while still being in dress code!
Lauren Stevenson keeps her outfit classy while still LFA ready. Her skirt is an appropriate length and still shows her personal style.
Mary Kate Patton and Margaux Boles caught onto dress code fashion trends quickly. Both wearing high waisted skirts with belts and cardigans, no one would know that it’s their first month at LFA.
Hailey Arnold keeps it appropriate with her summer dress. She keeps her shoulders covered and accessorizes with a pair of gladiator sandals to dress up the outfit.
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Destination: Lake Forest By Lucy Emery Editor- In Chief
City Stats Distance from LFA: 3.8 Miles Travel Time: 10 Minutes Founded: 1857 Lake Forest is the town in which LFA is located. Though many LFA students head west to Vernon Hills to fill their seemingly bottomless stomach, Lake Forest has many food options to offer. Whether in east or west Lake Forest, you can always find a treat to cure those cravings. Downtown Lake Forest has its charming and picturesque Market’s Square with stores for all ages surrounding it. In East Lake Forest, you can find restaurants such as Foodstuffs, which is popular for your make your own salads. Another frequently visited restaurant is Egg Harbor, with its breakfast foods that will make you look forward to the mornings. In West Lake Forest, there is a newly built strip mall, with Starbucks, Robeks, Forest Hirro, and Jimmy Johns. Forest Hirro provides a similar experience to Tsukasa, with or without having the food prepared at your table. Ferentinos is the most popular pizza place in Lake Forest, serving more than just pizza. You can find salads, pasta that will make you crave more! When LFA students were asked what their favorite food in Lake Forest was, they responded with the following:
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Youtube Slowly becoming a Learning Resource for Teachers and Students By Lucy Emery Editor-in-Chief
The 21st century has given birth to a new generation of technology. IPods, iPads, iPhones are all products of recent technologic innovations. YouTube is a social networking site that has been made possible because of these revolutionary advances. Though most students can rattle off the names of their favorite funny videos, many teachers can also name their favorite educational videos found on YouTube. By sharing free access to videos, students and teachers alike are able to use YouTube to enhance their educational experience. YouTube is a website where users can upload and view videos. By simply logging on to YouTube, you have access to hundreds of thousands of videos. This website serves multiple purposes ranging from comedic to historical value. With a worldwide following, it creates a place
to share insight into their world through videos. Many LFA students use YouTube for projects and presentation, but a number of LFA teachers now are catching on
students can hear accents from different Spanish speaking areas. Balson also uses YourTube to help students learn about different cultures through watching music videos.
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for people of different cultures to the trend and are using the site to help students better understand the materials being presented in classes. There are reports that English, Language, History, and Science teachers at LFA utilize YouTube in their instructional materials. Spanish teacher Noelle Balson uses videos online so her
students can hear accents from different Spanish speaking areas. Balson also uses YourTube to help students learn about different cultures through watching music videos. Many students find videos to be a helpful resource by providing an irreplaceable visual example. You can easily browse a video on YouTube and find a
short, concise clip that demonstrates a History or English lesson in a way that grasps the attention of a particularly tech-savvy teenage generation. Not only are you able to find video clips, but also fulllength movies divided up in to 8-10 minute sections. By giving access to thousands of unusual educational movies that might not be available in most stores, YouTube is making itself a necessary tool in the modern classroom. Mr. Mathias Kerr uses YouTube in his Biology and Anatomy classes to demonstrate specific lessons he is teaching. “For Science, the benefit is you can see something happening in motion. I can draw out a new system, but it doesn’t really click until the students see each part of the system working together,” Kerr explained. “That’s when they understand what I am teaching and what better way to show than through animation.”
“Sushi Kushi because it’s really close by to school”. - Penny Tornes “Robeks Juice because it’s close by and perfect after practice or a game” -Corry Lane “Foodstuffs because it’s delicious and pretty healthy!” -Hailey Arnold “Einstein’s, because pizza bagels are awesome. It’s a great environment and there are funny posters on the walls.” -Jerome Sacherer
AP Computer Science Welcomes More Female Members Senior Michelle Moon is one of the three female students who are enrolled in the AP Computer Science class.
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By Erica Lewis Op-Ed Editor The A.P. Computer Science class, which meets in Corbin 104 this year, has been part of the LFA curriculum for the past 17 years. Mr. Phil Schwarz, who has taught the class for nearly 12 years, recalled that the class has been offered for longer than he has been at LFA. But there is something very different about the class in 2010.
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This year the computer science class, which counts as a math credit, has three female stu-
browski. “I don’t really think much to it,” she stated “I was the
learn about different types of Java programming, as well as many different codes that produce spe-
dents enrolled for the first time in the history of the class. This traditionally all-male class has had an occasional single female student but never so many at once. Senior Michelle Moon, part of the groundbreaking class, notices nothing unusual about being one of the only girls in the class of twelve. She is joined by Amber Hanks and Jackie Dom-
only girl in my physics class last year so being one of three girls in computer class this year isn’t that big a deal. It really doesn’t feel all that different for me.” Despite the arrival of so many young women in the class, Schwartz pointed out that the course is “no different now that girls have been enrolled.” In the class, the students
cific functions. Aside from enjoying the class, Moon admits that it can be challenging at times. “It’s hard. I don’t think I’ll ever have all of the codes memorized,” Moon said. “It’s pretty legit. It’s really cool to see long lists of codes become something completely different.”
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“Healthy” Fast Food Options that Aren’t So Good For You Lucy Irungu Feature Editor Have you ever wondered whether the all-too-perfect salads plastered on the McDonald’s menu are really a healthy options?” Well, once you take a look at the nutritional facts of these items and other “healthy choice” options on fast food menus across the country, you will soon begin to realize that because it looks healthy, doesn’t mean it really is. For example, McDonalds advertises their Chicken Selects as “Premium all-white meat”. To a customer, this might seem like a healthier option because of its “Premium” label. However, the Selects contain 22 grams of fat and 380 calories, which is almost double the amount in their 10 piece McNuggets who have gotten a bad reputation from consumers for being too unhealthy. “I feel cheated,” commented Lamees Esmail, a senior at LFA. “They are more expensive, so I automatically thought they were healthier.” Jamba Juice, another popular fast food chain, boasts healthy smoothies with large amounts of fruit in them. However, when it comes down to counting calories and sugar, a regular size “Mango A Go- Go” smoothie
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This McDonalds salad may seem like a healthy alternative to a Big Mac, but in reality, you aren’t saving all that many calories.
can have upwards of 380 calories and 77 grams of sugar. “I always thought Jamba Juice used more fruit in their smoothies than anything else.” said sophomore Hannah Thuroff. Yes, Jamba Juice does contain a heavy amount of fruit, but with added ingredients such as sherbet and yogurt, the amount of sugar in them can really add up fast.
Another restaurant that claims to be more health conscious is Chipotle. An LFA favorite, this restaurant which has been recognized for using fresh ingredients in its food has had consumers brainwashed into thinking that buying a football sized burrito filled with excess amounts of meat and cheese and a tiny portion of vegetables is healthy for them. But what they don’t know is that
the average Chipotle burrito contains over 1,200 calories, 2,656 grams of sodium and 47 grams of fat. , Erin Petersen a LFA senior and Chipotle fan, never realized the horrible nutritional facts of a Chipotle Burrito. “I knew a burrito of that size couldn’t be good for you but I never thought that it would be that detrimental to your health.” It’s true, Chipotle’s in-
LFA Alumni ‘04 Returns to Join Science Department By Lucy Irungu Feature Editor If you’re walking around the Science Wing of Corbin Hall and look into one of the classrooms, chances are, you will probably see Mr. Eric Rosado teaching one of his sophomore classes. Rosado, an alumnus of the Class of 2004, has returned to LFA as a Chemistry teacher and football coach. “It feels great to be back. I feel right at home and it feels like I never left.” said Rosado. During his time at LFA, Rosado lived in Atlass, played football, indoor lacrosse and ran track. In the fall of 2004, Rosado went to study Biology as an undergraduate at Depaul University. When he began looking for a job as teacher, LFA was one of the
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Alumni Eric Rosado helpng a student during his Chemistry I class.
places he was most interested in applying.
tist,” Rosado explained. “I started to look for teaching jobs and of
“While I was completing a semester of graduate school at University of Illinois at Chicago, I joined a non- profit group called ‘In Search of Genius’ that sent graduate students to underprivileged schools to teach students about science topics. After a semester of my graduate program I felt that I was more interested in teaching than becoming a scien-
course LFA was the first on my list.” Although Rosado never saw himself coming back to LFA as a teacher, he is glad that he was given the chance to do so. “My buddies use to tease me about teaching at LFA,” Rosado commented, “but I never thought it would happen. The best part about being back is that I get
to work alongside my mentors.” Rosado explained that his time at LFA was full of memories that he will never forget. “I couldn’t pick just one memory. I had a really good time at LFA. It’s a spectrum from Freshman year sledding on Hutch trays down Caxy Mountain (both trays and he mountain are now gone) to my very last football game of Senior year.” While Rosado does enjoy being back at LFA, he admits that there have been a few major changes. “One of the biggest changes about LFA would be the new athletic attachments,” said Rosado. “I also miss the people I was here with as a student. The students and faculty you get to know are what make LFA special. It’s something you never forget”
gredients are better than what most fast food chains use across the country, but the amount of fat and calories are still the same, and at times, worse than its competitors. “I think next time I go to a fast food restaurant I will take more time deciding what’s healthier instead of just buying what I think is healthy for me.” said Petersen.
Embarrassing Story Contest Ever had an embarrassing thing happen to you that only people at LFA would understand? Well, each month, the Spectator will have a section in the newspaper that will be devoted to funny embarrassing stories. Please email wmurphy@lfanet.org with your story. Submissions can be annonymous.
2nd Annual Dorm Room Contest The Spectator will be holding a contest to see who has the best dorm room on campus. If you think have the coolest dorm room and want to win a prize for it, please email Mr. Murphy at wmurphy@lfanet. org. Please submit your name and which dorm you are in by October 1st. We will let you know when we will arrange a time to visit your dorm.
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Don’t Be Fooled!
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New Student C New Computers
The 2010 school year marks the grand opening the LFA campus. With new computers and more space to this addition offers students. Students also seem to be ta pears to be crowded almost every period with students f get work done!” exclaimed sophomore Hannah Thuroff new add on. Many students expressed similar views as e
One of the major additions to the new student center are the many new computers available for students to use. The school made a major investment to completely replace the old computers with newer more advanced models. “The computers are much faster and there are more of them, making it easier for students to get homework done” said Catalina Todd, senior, while explaining the many uses of the new computers. The speed of these new computers seems to be appreciated most by the students who were forced to use the old, slow student center computers. The old computers were much slower, these ones are better because they are faster and allow you to work on essays while at school,” said junior Spencer Friske expressing a common thought among students.
New Seating
One of the major improvements of the new student center is the increase in seating available to students. When creating this new area a far greater number of places to sit and relax or work were created. This allows students to enjoy the student center while not being crowded unlike the previous center. It provides students more selection in where to complete their studies around campus. “The new seats are great! They give us (students) a place to work or hang out that’s not nearly as crowded as the last one. The couches are also a huge improvement over the old beat up ones,” said sophmore Lauren Stevenson while hanging out with a group of her friends in the student center.
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g of a new state of the art Student Center here on o do work just topping the list of new features that aking full advantage of the Student Center as it apfrom every grade. “I think it’s the perfect place to f while avidly praising the positive aspects of the excitement over the new addition seemed common.
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drawing of the new Student Center prior to construction.
A major change that came with the creation of the new student center was the move of the Book Store. It was moved down the hall so that it is now a part of the student center allowing students easier access to the store. “It’s no longer completely out of way. Unlike the previous location it is much more convenient to go to because it is located close to where I spend most of my free periods. So if I need a pencil or something I don’t need to travel as far out of my way,” said senior Ben Smiley pointing out one of the many reasons that this is an improvement to the previous location. It is also now a much larger store allowing it to carry more variety for students and faculty.
Snack Bar New Location
The snack bar and its runner, Sonia DeCastro, have been moved up stairs as part of the creation of the new student center. It is no longer shoved in the back corner of Hutchinson Commons but now has a much larger, better fitting space in the new addition. It provides Sonia with the room and utilities needed to properly run while improving accessibility for students. “I think it’s really conveniently located, and it’s great area for Sonia to work and still be able to talk to people and help in Hutch,” said sophomore Calin Cave while praising the new snack bar.
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Caxy Rant:
What will it take to stop stopping me at the end of Caxy? By Natasha Patel Op-Ed Editor
I recently had the “longest” day of my life: two tests (first and second period), one free period, a meeting with my college counselor, a quiz during eighth period, and a two-hour field hockey practice. It was finally 5:45 p.m. and I was just ready to go! I got in my car and headed out of the parking lot. I realized that I was behind license plate “AGX,” none other than senior Joanie Davis and I started to panic. No one was behind me and we were both cruising down Caxy and I knew what was going to happen. Sure enough, it happened. We got to the light at Rte. 60, and it was red (like that has never happened before)! I was dying to get out of school and waited for what seemed -- I don’t know -- around three hours for the light to turn green and she did what I was terrified she was going
to do all along…she didn’t move. My world was shattering as I sat there watching her little eyes stare back at me through her rear-view mirror. She was playing the same game she always played when it was the two of us. The light turned yellow and she waited a little longer and then flew away into the distance as I sat at ANOTHER red light. At that moment I questioned our fifteen-year friendship. The red light at Rte. 60 is the most frustrating thing in the world to me. That’s probably an exaggeration, but it kills me every time I drive into school knowing that I am going to have to wait at that light to leave. It takes me exactly 8 minutes to get to school, if I drive appropriately, yet I have to tack on another million minutes to allocate for the time I will sit at that light. As a senior I have lost days, if not weeks, maybe months, maybe even a year, of my life (another exaggeration, but just) that I will NEVER get back sitting at that
light. It is just as bad for all the people in the right lane next to me unable to make a right-on-red for no apparent reason. I sympathize for them because I can’t even handle waiting for the left-hand turn, let alone a turn that could have been made a thousand times over before the light even turns green. Some might say I am a drama queen, but this affects my life to such a negative degree I felt it was utterly necessary to express my despair over that red light, which reminds me of dying a little bit inside every day as I wait for it. How many other students and faculty like me wish that something could be done to change this frustrating part of our day?
The “Caxy Rant” is a new feature of the Spectator that allows students and faculty members to express frustration.
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Senior Natasha Patel frustrated with the light at the end of Caxy.
The Inquiring Photographer LFA students were asked what their opinions were on the new student center. Most of the students were very excited about it and here are a few of their responses... Compiled by Erica Lewis and Natasha Patel
“I’m not hanging out there so I don’t care.” -Zach Volland
“It’s really cool and a good place to hang out in between classes.” -Christian Buerkle
“It’s a lot bigger, I didn’t realize it was that big with all of the weight equipment in it. As far as breathing goes, there are only fans and no air conditioning in the student center.”
“It’s too big. Seriously.” -Christian Lomeli
“It’s very spacious and café-like. It should come to good use.” -Amelia Moses
“I like that it’s next to the school store because it makes doing school work more convenient. But I wish the candy was further away so you would burn off the calories you ingest walking back.” -Casper Clausen
“I like the square better.” -Andrew DeBrincat
“We’re going to make it the new junior spot.”
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Symposium is Hot ...Like Curry
By Rickey Larke Op-Ed Editor Since the first time I attended the opening of school ceremony as a freshman, Dr. Strudwick has stressed the importance of thinking like a global citizen and understanding that there is a world outside of LFA. Included in this directive has been the Head of School Symposium, a year-long look at a particular global theme, which this year will focus on culture, problems, and hopes of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. I know what you’re thinking. I know because I
thought it, too. When I first learned of this year’s symposium topic I was disappointed, I was disappointed because for the past three years there has been trip to Africa during Spring Break usually pertaining to the symposium; but if this year’s symposium was about a different continent there was no way I would ever get to travel to my Motherland. When I actually began to think about this year’s focus on South Asia, it began to make perfect sense that LFA would spend a year’s worth of attention to this Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India region. The symposium is dedicated, not just to the most impoverished or the struggling parts of the world, but also to the entire world and all regions deserve attention. Pakistan has been in the world’s view every day since September 11, 2001 and has proven to be one of the most strategically significant areas in the world to U.S. security. For most of Dr. Strudwick’s time as Head of School, Pakistan and the rest of the region has played
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a large role in shaping our community’s outlook on foreign affairs and the Middle East as a region. One could even argue that this region has changed LFA’s relationship to the outside world more than any other in the last ten years, excluding Iraq and Afghanistan of course. Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India also vastly outnumber the United States in population, so much so that being ignorant to the problems there would cause you to be ignorant to the situations of hundreds of millions of people’s problems in the world. One recent media report suggested that Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh now account for almost 20 percent of the world’s population. Being a global citizen means thinking GLOBALLY, not just being a member of the LFA community or a citizen of the United States; or in my case, a citizen of everything west of Iran and north of Hong Kong. This year’s symposium should do more than teach us about Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh; it should enhance our level of thinking out-
We’ve got spirit, How about you? The Spectator would like to commend the students and faculty who came out to support the Caxy athletic teams so well recently. The football and hockey teams had some of the largest crowds in school history on Saturday, September 4. The support that the students, faculty, and families gave to the LFA’s athletes on that day was greatly appreciated and tremendous. In past years students had complained about the lack of school spirit here at LFA and wondered out loud what could be done to solve this problem. But the recent display of spirit may signal that LFA has “turned a corner” as far as students caring about the school
and supporting their friends who are on the athletic fields. The student cheering sections, referred to by some as the “Caxy Crazies”, during that recent September weekend were, in fact, very crazy and positively supportive. Even at the football game, which was a difficult game for LFA, the fans were still rooting on their team throughout the game. Members of The Spectator staff were extremely proud to be affiliated with LFA because of the support the school’s community gave to all sporting events that weekend. Even after a toughloss for the football team, the school bounced back to show
support for the hockey team later that night. The win from the hockey game, capped off a fun-filled, action-packed day that seemed to draw the Caxy community closer together. Looking back on the day and the support the community gave to the teams playing, pointed out to members of the newspaper staff how special LFA can really be. It was extremely obvious to anyone who visited LFA that day, that all the students and faculty were proud to be associated with the academy. The Spectator hopes that the school spirit that was shown on that day continues throughout the year, not only the athletic games but at theatre and
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PUBLICATION The Spectator is published eight times per year by the students of Lake Forest Academy and is a forum for student expression. The views and reporting herein are the sole product of The Spectator’s student reporters and in no way reflect the official views of Lake Forest Academy faculty, staff, administration or Board of Trustees.
EDITORIALS Opinions of the staff are presented in the form of unsigned editorials. Personal views are bylined or presented as formal dissents.
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LFA Alumnus Opens Gallery in Chicago By Takia Broomfield A&E Editor An accomplished photographer while he was still a student here, LFA alumnus Mr. Dakota Harper, has collaborated with his mother, Ms. Colleen Harper, to start Harper Gallery, located in the South Loop of Chicago at 1915 South Michigan Avenue. Its opening on Feb. 26 had a large turnout, with six different events and six different displays each. According to Harper, there was a really good turn out and the gallery is moving along quite well. Before Harper Gallery was started, the owner/photographer was using the gallery space as his own photo studio. Then he decided to exhibit some of his work. Soon after, it turned into a full-fledged gallery. There are currently five different artists whose works are displayed, but Harper’s favorite display is an art collective called “Archie Andros,” composed by
five men from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harper described their art as “awesome abstract pieces” during a recent phone interview. Harper said that all the artists are found through referrals from other artists and close friends, since the art community in Chicago is so small. Exhibits change every month and Harper Gallery is always looking for new artists and is always open to host events. There is one opening every month. When asked what inspired him to be an artist Harper explained how he lives his life visually and everything he sees, he visualizes through a frame, from politics to how plants are made. “I like making people happy so I put out positive visuals for people to see,” remarked Harper in a flamboyant tone. When asked about his work process, Harper said that landscapes come about with the environment. “I capture things that are extremely intriguing that I want
other to see,” he explained. “But portraits, I team up with someone and get their ideas out onto film.” Harper said he enjoys photography because it’s “hard not to be vivid.” He used running as an example, explaining how a photographer can shoot someone running in 50 different ways and portray something different every time. He also likes how “real” it is and how most people find it easy to relate to a picture. Harper said that his work has changed since graduating from LFA. He creates a lot more art, and he does a lot more independent and commercial work. When asked how he began photography, he talked about his first class with Mr. Ryan Fowler sophomore year and how Fowler really pushed him and always wanted him to do better. Harper encourages LFA artists to show their work and that Harper Gallery is the “friendliest gallery in Chicago.”
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Dakota Harper’s promotional flyer of his new gallery that recently opened in Chicago’s South Loop.
The Electronic Musical Orchestra’s Possibilities are Endless By Eric Clamage Editor-in-Chief
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Teacher Grier Carson helps the students in the class understand how to create this type of music.
“The Laptop Orchestra is basically a good group of students getting together and abstractly interpreting and composing intelligent dance music,” noted senior Benjamin Smiley. After a year of club status, the Electronic Musical Orchestra has been awarded class status this year and is part of the Fine Arts program at LFA. Mr. Grier Carson, Director of Library Information Services and conductor of the orchestra, has four students in this year’s group. “In this class, the most challenging aspect for most people is that the music does not sound ‘pretty.’ It is chaotic,” explained Carson. “This is why it is important to understand the history of the music in order to appreciate its magic.” The group plans to have three performances this year (November 11, February 2, and April 19). Carson noted that during these performances the school audience will not only listen to the music created by his students, but also learn about the music and
its different attributes. “The orchestra will be playing pieces from other composers, in addition to their own. However during the concert, it is important for the audience to understand the type of music, so it does not seem too abstract,” explained Carson. Senior Scott Suiter agrees with Carson about the music being different. “The music may seem weird and maybe even random at times, but it is a good listen and a lot of fun to make,” said Suiter. Carson noted that the hardest part, as a teacher of this class, is to teach the students how to play, interact, and feed off of each other. According to Carson, it is also a possibility that the electronic orchestra may team up with Mr. Adam Schlipmann’s traditional orchestra to create a few pieces this year. “I am really looking forward to presenting our musical creations to the entire school. In addition, I feel that once the school hears our music, it will attract more people to the class,” added Benjamin Smiley.
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By Andrea Shen A&E Editor LFA’s Director of Performing Arts, Mark Dryfoos, has directed countless amateur student performances during his many years as a faculty member. But Dryfoos was also recently thrilled to be offered the opportunity to direct two professional one-act plays as a part of Citadel Theatre Company’s One-Act Festival this past month. The event was a fundraising benefit for the theater company. “They are moving from their present location to a much bigger facility, and these were the last plays in the old space,” said Dryfoos. The festival took place over the course of three weekends in September. A different collection of one-acts
was performed each weekend at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest. There were 21 oneacts in total and 9 directors. On average, each director directed two plays, and one-to-two actors performed in each one-act. All of the actors were local. This was the first time Dryfoos worked with this theater. “The managing director is a friend of mine, and he asked me if I’d be willing to direct for them,” said Dryfoos. Dryfoos directed “Bride on the Rocks” during the first weekend, September 10-12, and “A Great Looking Boat” during the second weekend, September 17-19. The first play, “Bride on the Rocks” was about a bride who was left at the altar. Afterwards, “she goes to a bar and she’s totally drunk and she’s railing about her life and what she should do with
it,” explained Dryfoos. The second play, “A Great Looking Boat,” was about the relationship between a blind man and a person who came and read The Odyssey to him. The biggest challenge was coordinating rehearsals with
have intended for them.” Another challenge in rehearsals has been handling the element of sword fighting in several scenes of the play. A professional combat instructor will be
present to teach the actors how to fight on stage. A pleasant twist to this year’s auditions was the number of LFA football players that tried out for the play.
the actors, who were all working on other plays at the same time. “The professional theater time frame is a lot shorter, and there’s a lot less rehearsal time. We only had one month to rehearse,” said Dryfoos. According to Dryfoos,
Dryfoos stands with actors from a previous production.
directing these one-act plays was a collaborative effort. “You all come to some sort of consensus about what the play is going to lead to. The actors have pretty much mapped it out by the time you get to work with them,” said Dryfoos.
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Fall Play to be Romeo and Juliet Continued from page 1 Lead roles of Romeo and Juliet will be played by Peter Lovecchio and Jenna Madeley. Catalina Todd will star as Romeo’s close friend, Mercutio. Jerome Sacherer will play Friar Lawrence, and Paris will be played by Myron Ford. Rickey Larke and Jess Gunderson will take on the roles of Lord Capulet and Lady Capulet, respectively. With so many students in the production, Dryfoos found scheduling rehearsals around sports practices, study halls, and other activities problematic. When all the young actors and actresses were at rehearsals, Dryfoos had to help them overcome the obstacle of Shakespeare’s language, since the original text has been preserved. “The language is often difficult to understand,” said Dryfoos. Dryfoos has been helping the actors by translating lines and teaching them to portray the emotions. “He’s been very helpful in helping us understand the play’s language,” said junior Jess Gunderson. “The biggest challenge is to portray the characters in a fashion Shakespeare would
Actors in this year’s fall play practice lines and staging at rehearsal.
“We didn’t have enough actors for our play, and most of the characters are male,” said Gunderson. “We were very lucky to attract several football players to help us with our production.”
Three of the football players that tried out accepted roles in the play, including senior Lovecchio.
Photo by Eric Clamage
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Dryfoos Directs in Citadel Theatre Company’s One Act Festival
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Field Hockey Off to Another Great Start: Team is very talented despite loss of several seniors By Kathleen Kennedy Photography Editor After LFA’s field hockey program graduated seven seniors this past year, many fans are marveling over the personnel loss and wondering what its impact on this year’s team would be. However, although the loss of such talent and leadership has affected the team, it has also left room for new leaders and new talent. Head Field Hockey Coach Dianne Cooper juggled her lineup this year to take best advantage of the team’s new players and strengths. “Nobody is playing the same position, for example we have a former left back playing goalie now,” explains Cooper. “We have done really well (so far), everyone has stepped up their game because they worked hard in the off-season.” Even after graduating so many players, the leadership roles have been successfully replenished with this year’s seniors. Co-captains Natasha Patel and Charlotte Ahern, along with the other seniors on the team have worked together to lead the group. “The seniors are lead-
ing and providing a strong example of what LFA filed hockey should be.” commented Cooper. In their season thus far, the team has had success against very talented teams. According to Cooper, they played a tough game against New Trier, where many girls showed extraordinary effort. The team also found success at their tournament in St. Louis where they came home with the tournament title. Even with the loss of a core part of the team, “our team this year is as strong as ever, offensively and defensively,” explained co-captain and senior Charlotte Ahern. The team is hoping to win the league, as well as have home field advantage and to be top eight in the state by the end of their season. Luckily for the team, five new players have been able to make an immediate impact. “They (the new players) have definitely made an immediate impact on the team, and have all played before,” commented Cooper. “This year we have gained five new players who have all had such a positive impact on the season.” Explains Ahern. Holding the team to-
Senior captain Natasha Patel is one of the reasons the field hockey team is doing so well.
gether is the bond the team feels with each other. “We have a better team
bond, and we are definitely off to a good start. I think being closer as a team will help (with
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the season),” said sophomore Jane Strudwick, the team’s new goalie.
Football begins Season 3-1: Scheduled to take on tough prairie ridge team Friday night By Chris Boudreaux Sports Editor The football team looks to improve upon its 3-1 record this Friday after defeating a Western Reserve team that narrowly triumphed last year. The team, led by captains Chad Davis, Myron Ford, and Keenan Johnson defeated Western Reserve 21-14, scoring two touchdowns in the second
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Junior Rich Barber and Sophmore Joel Doiney chase a Mt. Carmel Runningback
half and shutting out the opposing offense. Junior Graham Wick, who tallied two interceptions last Saturday, said, “It seems like the team is beginning to come together. We have had our ups and downs but the season is just starting to come together for us.”
Head Coach Ted Stewart was also pleased about the season so far. “I am very happy with the way we have competed so far. We have shown resilience and have been able to finish close games,” said Stewart. The team is now focused on their upcoming game against a talented Prairie Ridge squad. Prairie Ridge, also 3-1, is coming off of a loss against Crystal Lake South after defeating its first three opponents quite easily. “This Friday night will be a major test for us and our program,” said Stewart, “but we like challenges.” Stewart noted that Prairie Ridge is currently ranked 25th in the state for
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Going into this game against Prairie Ridge, the LFA team has been very productive offensively. The team’s offensive unit has totaled 12 touchdowns so far this year, two passing, nine rushing, and two Special Teams touchdowns. Myron Ford is the team’s leading receiver, grabbing one receiving touchdown and the majority of the teams receiving yards. Quarterback Chad Davis leads the team in rushing and has tallied four rushing touchdowns. Running Backs Quai Chandler and Rickey Larke have tallied the rest of rushing yards and have three and two rushing touchdowns, respectively. The team’s defense has also
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By Chris Boudreaux Sports Editor If you have ventured out to the fields near the Fitzsimmons Center after school you may have noticed a couple of guys with a bunch of ladders and equipment set up on the track or the football field. These guys and that equipment encompass a relatively new approach to weight training and fitness boot camp at LFA. This approach became necessary because of the unavailability of traditional weight training for LFA student athletes during the construction of the Crown Fitness Center. The people that run this new program are from EFT Sports Performance Institute, a high level sports training facility in Highland Park. According to Athletic Director Kevin Versen, LFA’s relationship with EFT began about eight years ago. “The owner of EFT, Elias Karras, started here and when he began EFT we kept the relationship [with LFA] going,” said Versen. Students have been participating in this workout since the beginning of school and so far it appears to be a
great substitute for the unfinished weight room. “From my understanding through coaches and some of the athletes, it [EFT] has been a great alternative given the circumstances. I know my soccer team has enjoyed the workouts,” said Versen. “The outdoor weight program is a good alternative to the normal weight program”, said senior Robert Levin. “It is helping out a lot with our conditioning and strength.” Many teams from Prep Hockey to Cheerleading have taken advantage of this innovative way to train without traditional weights. Even students whose sport is not scheduled to participate in EFT often go to use this program in their free time. Junior Taylor Jemilo, a member of the golf team, has gone a few times to workout under this new program individually. “The trainers are always there to push you and show you the correct way to do things,” said Jemilo. It appears that the new EFT workouts are positively affecting all the athletes on campus. Given the success of the program, it has been and will
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Freshman Brendon Warnes, works out during boot camp after school on the softball field.
Opinion: Why LFA
Should Charge Admssion for (some) Sports Games
By Chris Boudreaux Sports Editor On Saturday September 4, before LFA’s big football game against Mt. Carmel, I looked up into the stands and saw a full house. LFA had a record-breaking crowd and despite the outcome of the game, the stands stayed packed until the game
concluded. As LFA’s sports teams continue to become better and better, our attendance logically continues to grow. That being said, I believe that LFA should take these increases in talent and attendance as an opportunity. LFA should begin charging for games where a large attendance is possible. By charging for games, LFA and the community will be able to improve opportunities for students using the monies that are generated. If LFA were to charge for games, they should not charge current LFA students. By charging current students, they would be less motivated and less likely to come to games
then they are currently. Another thing to take into consideration would be the price to charge. Charging a couple dollars admission to the game would create a reasonable amount of revenue and not prevent people other than students from attending sporting events. In order for this to work, LFA has to continue having competitive sports teams and getting good attendance. The benefits of charging for games could be tremendous. Benefits could include cheaper prices for events like Ra Weekend, cheaper prom tickets, more team gear, more classroom technology, etc.. If LFA continues to field competitive teams then there is no
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Basketball is one of many of LFA’s sports that could benefit from selling tickets.
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LFA Zoo Map By: Takia Broomfield Spectator Staff
Top 10: Ways to Tell if You Have Summeritis By Mark Yingling Entropica Editor
I’ve been back at school for quite awhile now but like
many of the Lake Forest Academy students, I refuse to believe that the school year has truly begun. Even though my body
might be attending class and doing homework every day, my
mind is constantly thinking of the beach and the hot summer
sun. The good news is there is a cure for summeritis. As experienced teachers know, summeritis quickly turns in to senioritis, and senioritis is incurable. Until then, I have come up with the
top ten ways to diagnose yourself with summeritis; once you realize you have it, you can immediately change it into senioritis. 10. You have already planned your winter vacation to go to the Sahara Desert.
9. You brought beach chairs to the Senior Square (cough cough
Riddles of the Month 1. What am I? I can make rain, but if you take away my leg, I can bring you pain. 2. You use a knife to slice my head and weep beside me when I am dead. What am I? 3. What do people call Skittles in Canada. (It’s really, really difficult and you should caefully think of your answer) 4. How do you buy things in Mexico?
Answers 1. I am the letter “R”. If you take away my leg, I can bring you pain. 2. An onion 3. Skittles 4. You peso (pay so) much and you buy it.
Jokes of the Month 1. What did the mayonaise say to the refrigerator?
Ben Smiley).
8. Mrs. Delaney refused to give you all free periods on G-day,
even after you cried and begged duing the first week of school. 7. You can’t even read this newspaper because it is not on a Facebook wall.
6. (For girls) The pair of Uggs you are bound to slip on eventually look more and more revolting each day.
5. The fluorescent lights throughout the school remind you of
the summer sun and you somehow believe they are making you tan.
4. When your parents come to wake you up in the morning, you pretend to not hear them until they resort to shaking you, or in my case, bring out the air horn.
3. You refuse to believe the freshmen are new students and you convince yourself that they are just annoying shadows that follow you around.
2. You actually look forward to science labs because there is a chance the class might go outside.
1. You have already caught three colds from rolling up your
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2. What do you get when a cow is stuck in an earthquake? 3. Why did the fish blush? 4. Why can’t a nose be twelve inches long? 5. How do you always give 100% at school work?
Answers 1. Shut the door, I’m dressing! 2. A milk shake. 3. Because it saw the ocean’s bottom. 4. Then it would be a foot! 5. 12% on Monday, 23% on Tuesday, 40% on Wednesday, 20% on Thursday, and 5% on Friday.
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This edition’s look alike is a comparison between two LFA students. Junior, Erica Lewis, and freshman Cara Kingsley.