Review/Update Winter 2013 - Lake Forest Academy

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5812Review Winter 2013Head of SchoolJohn Strudwick P’13, P’15Associate Dean ofExternal RelationsSusan L. Hoaglandeditor/Director ofCommunicationsAlexandra CampbellPhotographyAlexandra CampbellRuth KeysoPfoertner PhotographyDesignArchetype Graphic DesignPrintingJohn S. Swift Co., Inc.ContributorsJulie KennedyP’08, P’11, P’13, P’15Ruth KeysoRita Schulien MacAyeal ’87Sheila Moller P’08John Strudwick P’13, P’15Editorial Office(847) 615-3284acampbell@lfanet.orgAdmission Office(847) 615-3267info@lfanet.orgAlumni Office(847) 615-3285jstevens@lfanet.orgThe Review is published three times a year by Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Telephone (847) 234-3210, Fax (847) 615-4840. Third-class postage paid at Lake Forest, Illinois.All of the words and photos contained herein were written or taken by the editor, unless other wise noted. Opinions expressed in the Review are those of the authors. No material may be legally reproduced without the writtenconsent of the editor and Lake Forest Academy. ©2013, Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest, Illinois. All rights reserved. Lake Forest Academy supports and adheres to a long-standing policy of admitting students of any race,color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, pro grams and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

The Magazine of Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hallwinter 20131430DepartmentsLetter from the Head of School .................. 3Ringing the Bell .................................. 4Ferry Tales ........................................ 8FeaturesCampus Living .................................. 14Members of the LFA community share what everyday life islike on this residential campus, and what makes it so special.LFA Arts ......................................... 10Sports Shorts .................................... 12Class Notes ...................................... 20From the Archives .............................. 30table of contents 1

the academy fundBoard of Trustees2012–13Jeffrey B. Keller ’87ChairThomas J. DuckworthVice ChairJ. Michael Schell ’65Vice ChairSusan D. CoburnSecretaryChristopher E. Freeburg ’90TreasurerZaid Abdul-Aleem ’90Makola M. Abdullah ’86Mark T. Ahern ’74Sylvia Barros ’90Lawrence S. BenjaminSandra F. BolesStephen J. BrewsterChinni ChilamkurtiJim C. Cowart ’69Elizabeth J. EllrodtBrian R. GamacheGloria W. HarperMaurice L. Holmes ’83Michele M. Ihlanfeldt ’89Ned JessenGregory K. JonesLoretta K. Kaplan ’73Ben Malek ’91Anne N. ReyesJeffrey L. SilverMark S. Simonian ’77Regina E. Spellers Sims ’85John A. WaltonRobin G. ZafirovskiRichard L. Zhao ’04Your gift, every year, makes LFA even betterGifts to the Academy fund support:• Financial assistance to highly deserving and motivated students whocreate a dynamic learning experience for all.• Professional development that enables faculty to bring innovationand best practices into the classroom.• Meaningful, real-world experiences that add depth to classroom learningand help shape responsible young people.Gifts can be made online at: www.lfanet.org/giveCORRECTIONIn the Fall 2012 editionof the Review on page23, Keenan Rogers wasmistakenly identified asKeegan Johnson. TheReview regrets the error.Alumni EventsRead more about upcoming alumni eventsand see photos of friends and classmates at:www.lfanet.org/alumniReview OnlineCheck out the Review online! Visitwww.lfanet.org/reviewwww.LFANET.ORGClass NotesSend us an update about yourself andyour family. Log onto the LFA website at:www.lfanet.org/alumni and let us knowhow you are doing. With your permission,we will reprint your note in the Summer2013 issue of the Review.2 Review Winter 2013 8 Click: www.lfanet.org

I am happy to report on such a healthy stateof the school, but I also want to emphasise thatLFA is always searching for ways to improve.Dr. John StrudwickHead of SchoolThe current and on-going events in the United States and the world make aquality education of paramount importance to today’s high school students. It isvital that schools and educators guide students in meaningful, challenging, andsupportive ways not just in the classroom, but on the fields, on the stage, and inresidential life. I am very pleased that Lake Forest Academy incorporates theseobjectives in its mission of educational excellence.As we embark on a new strategic planning process, and having recently celebratedthe 156th anniversary of school’s founding, I am extremely proud ofLFA. From a financial perspective, we are committed to balanced budgets andto using wisely every dollar we raise in tuition and annual support. In addition,the Campaign Update shows that we continue to garner support for the futureof the school. I am most grateful to all of our donors for their generosity. Inregard to facilities, we are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of the campusbuildings and grounds. The entire school is excited at the prospect of openinga new Science Center and upgraded academic space in August 2013. In academics,we continue to experience more competitive admissions and outstandingresults in college placement, both of which reflect the quality of the school’seducational program.On top of our challenging academics, I am also proud that an LFA education providesopportunities for a broad range of extremely qualified students, preparingthem to be people of character and responsible, global citizens. As demonstratedin the feature article, an active and supportive boarding school philosophy hasalways been the foundation of an LFA and Ferry Hall education. That philosophyis still an integral element in the LFA experience for all current students andfaculty, and it is a feature that distinguishes LFA from most other schools.I am happy to report on such a healthy state of the school, but I also want to emphasisethat LFA is always searching for ways to improve. Some of the questionswe are considering at present are: What are the best ways to stimulate and exciteall of our students in their learning? How can we continue to build communityand strengthen the non-classroom educational experience? How can we utilisetechnology and online opportunities in the most meaningful and effective ways?How can we ensure the safety and security of our campus and our students?As we develop LFA’s next strategic plan, it is important not only to reflect onour successes, but also to consider these and other questions within the school’svision going forward. In that way, we will respect the legacy of our institutionand secure its future. These are exciting times in the Academy’s history and I amhonoured to be its Head of School.letter from the head of school 3

An iCon conference attendee records a video of LFA’s Laptop Orchestra performance.Director of Purchasing Tom Wenman offers a workshop to school administrators fromarea schools on how LFA handled the complexities of implementing the iPad Programfrom a financial and managerial standpoint.On February 25 more than 100 Chicago-area educators gatheredon LFA’s campus to take part in iCon, a conference onmobile technology in education. Hosted by the Academy,iCon was the answer to the innumerable requests receivedby LFA teachers and administrators to talk about how theschool incorporates mobile technology into the classroom,something it’s been doing increasingly since the launch of theiPad program in 2011.At institutions of higher education such as NorthwesternUniversity, teachers have taught individual classes using iPadswith great success. LFA has scaled up those successes andapplied the use of mobile technology across the curriculum,from math class to music class.“We were lucky enough to be on the forefront of this trend,”Director of Academy Technology Grier Carson explains. “Wewere able to be the experimenters, and now we want to shareour experience—both the successes and the failures—withother schools.”The day consisted of presentations from Head of School JohnStrudwick, Dean of Faculty & Curriculum Phil Schwartz,Director of Information Technology Dave Aykroid and Carson.Conference attendees were entertained by a performancefrom the LFA Laptop Orchestra.“There’s a paradigm shift occurring...”Panelists answer questions from the audience on LFA’s iPad program. Panelistsinclude (from l to r) History Instructor Stefanie Bator, Director of Academic TechnologyGrier Carson, Director of Information Technology Dave Aykroid, Matt Johnson ’13, andPalmer Taylor ’13.Five years ago, LFA established an electronic music program,which included the formation of a laptop orchestra. Followingin the footsteps of premier universities, LFA was the firsthigh school in the country, perhaps the world, to offer its studentsa formal outlet to write and perform electronic music.Today, musicians in the Laptop Orchestra use the iPad 2 astheir primary instrument.Following lunch, participants broke out into subject-specificworkshops led by LFA teachers. Each session focused onconcrete strategies for incorporating these technologies intolearning.“There’s a paradigm shift occurring in the world of personalcomputing that mirrors the shift in education from teachercenteredinstruction to interactive collaboration—the factthat iCon was so well-received proves we’re not the only onesout there thinking about this!” Carson says. n4 Review Winter 2013 8 Click: www.lfanet.org

Faculty and StaffAppreciation EventBuilds Connectionsand CommunityBy Sheila MollerPictured above: (l to r) Stephen Crowley P’16, Nan Caldwell P’16, Quig Liu P’16,Catherine Sheridan P’14.On Saturday, January 26, Lake Forest Academy’s ParentsAssociation hosted the Faculty & Staff Appreciation event,which was attended by over 200 faculty and staff, parentsand trustees. The event provided an opportunity for the LFAcommunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of itsteachers and administrative staff.Event co-chairs Robin Doerge and Susan Felitto selected acasino-based theme, Grand Prix de Monaco, and were joinedin their efforts by committee members from the parent communitywho selected food, arranged for the casino and loungeareas, dealt blackjack, and provided amazing raffle gifts. Inthe spirit of fun, ‘Caxy Cash’ was provided to all and used toplay casino games and win prizes such as weekend getaways,gift baskets and gift cards.The event was a sincere expression by parents for the workLFA employees do on behalf of its students. nDirector of Alumni Relations Travels to Engage College-aged AlumniAs a part of The Campaign for LFA, Lake Forest Academy has made a commitment to investing in its future. At a timewhen many institutions are focusing only on those alumni who have reached a point in their careers where they can bemajor donors, the leadership of Lake Forest Academy has supported new volunteer initiatives and encouraged Director ofAlumni Relations Jeremiah Stevens to visit and engage recent graduates.This has led to the complete overhaul of the Class Agent structure, as well as national travel focused on engaging collegeagedalumni. Recent trips to Washington, D.C., the Carolinas, and the Pacific Northwest are just the beginning of anongoing plan to take the message of the Academy’s success to all of its alumni. nringing the bell 5

Distinguished LFA CommunityMembers Form Panelfor the 8th Annual ChicagoNetworking EventBy Julie Kennedy(from l to r) Panelists atthe 8th annual ChicagoNetworking Event:J. Christopher Reyes P’03,P’07, P’16, Dan Doheny,Marianne Silver P’06, P’08,P’16, Jeff Silver P’06, P’08,P’16, Ben Malek ’91,John Strudwick, andBrian R. Gamache.In its eighth year, LFA’s Chicago Networking Event continues to present topics ofimportance to the Chicago-area LFA community. Panelists representing LFA alumni,trustees, and parent constituencies gathered on Wednesday, February 27, 2013,at The Northern Trust Company in Chicago to lead a discussion on Technology:Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Presenting to a full house, this year’s panelistsshared their insights into how innovative uses of technology become a source ofcompetitive advantage, leading to sustainable business and entrepreneurial success.Of special interest to the LFA students and faculty in attendance, paneliststouched on the critical role educators play in promoting knowledge in science,technology, and mathematics.“The Lake Forest Academy Chicago Networking Event can go toe to toe withany business networking lunch in the city, and seems to keep getting better eachyear. It is an amazing opportunity for us to gather our community in a professionalsetting that blends the occasion to engage in a fascinating topic whilepreserving time to network with LFA friends. This year was particularly excitingas we had not only a great topic but an all-LFA panel. It’s perfect,” —Jeff Keller’87, Chair of the LFA Board of Trustees.After a warm welcome from Rick Waddell, Chairman and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of The Northern Trust Corporation, LFA Head of School John Strudwickmoderated a discussion amongst trustee Brian R. Gamache; trustee and alumnus,Ben Malek ’91; life trustee and current parent J. Christopher Reyes joined by6 Review Winter 2013 8 Click: www.lfanet.org

Reyes Holdings CFO Dan Doheny; trustee and current parent Jeff Silver; andcurrent parent Marianne Silver.Brian R. Gamache serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officerof WMS Industries Inc. WMS is a leading global innovator in the design, manufacture,and distribution of electronic and digital gaming entertainment and gamingmachines for the casino industry. Under Mr. Gamache’s leadership, WMS wasnamed one of the fastest growing companies in the United States by Fortunemagazine. Mr. Gamache encourages the kind of passion and innovation that areessential facets of WMS’ heritage. His focus on sustaining WMS’ “Culture ofInnovation” coupled with fiscal discipline has led to strong operating and financialresults.Ben Malek ’91 is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Malek Worldwide.Mr. Malek is an industry veteran when it comes to guiding executives on theeffective use of enterprise-wide collaboration technology. He has spent his careerleading technology service organizations in the selection and deployment ofcollaboration solutions.J. Christopher Reyes is one of the founders and Chairman of Reyes Holdings,LLC. Reyes Holdings is one of the largest global providers of food and beveragedistribution services. Reyes Holdings was recently ranked by Forbes Magazineas the 14th largest privately held company in the United States. Other relatedoperations include businesses involved in transportation management, logisticsmanagement, equipment leasing and real estate acquisition and development.Jeff Silver is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Coyote Logistics, one ofthe fastest growing third-party logistics companies in transportation. Mr. Silverwas named 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur in the Midwest category. Coyotehas been honored with several awards, including Top Workplace by the ChicagoThe Chicago Networking eventcontinues to be a meaningful gatheringof the LFA community...Tribune for two consecutive years (2011 and 2012); one of the top 10 winners ofthe Chicago Innovation Awards; #1 on Crain’s Chicago Business Fast Fifty list;and named to Inc. Magazine’s Hire Power Awards list.Marianne Silver is the Chief Human Resource Officer at Coyote Logistics andhas developed world–class recruiting and HR programs for some of the fastestgrowing companies in the transportation industry. Since joining her husband,Jeff, at Coyote in 2006, Coyote has doubled its growth every year, including employeeheadcount, and Marianne is the mastermind behind that growth. It is saidthat Marianne is the heart of Coyote, harnessing pure Coyote passion at all turns.Since 2006, CNE topics have included: “Entrepreneurship in the Workplace,”“China, Inc. Assessing China-U.S Business Relations and Opportunities,” “BrandEquity: What’s in a Name?,” “Home Run Investments and the Business ofSports,” “Global Corporate Citizenship,” “The Business of Education,” and“Culture Chicago.”The Chicago Networking Event continues to be a meaningful gathering of theLFA community to engage in discussions of topics that are current and keep usin the forefront of education. Special thanks to all of the panelists, The NorthernTrust Company and our guests for their part in making this an outstandingevent. nBrian R. GamacheBen Malek ’91J. Christopher Reyes P’03,P’07, P’16Jeff Silver P’06, P’08, P’16Marianne Silver P’06,P’08, P’16ringing the bell 7

Ferry TalesA poster publicizing the showing of the MissRepresentation documentary.(right) Rev. Dr. Robert G. Andrus addresses the class of 1973Newspaper clipping describing Lake Forest College president-electWilliam Graham Cole’s graduation address.(left)Ferry Hall English teachers Martha Fritts and Chick Sherrer discussher “Women in American Society” course.8 Review Winter 20138 Click: www.lfanet.org

Women’s Issues Examined,Yesterday and TodayIn June of 1960, the then president-elect of Lake ForestCollege, William Graham Cole, addressed Ferry Hall’s graduatingclass. According to “The Hall Horizons,” Cole urgedthe young women “to plunge into their college year with avidminds, quickening to the beat of intellectual stimulation.” Hecharged the Ferry Hall graduates to question a trend he sawof limiting a woman’s role solely to that of wife and mother.Three years later, Ferry Hall headmaster Rev. Dr. Robert G.Andrus urged his students to read Betty Friedan’s groundrecognizedthat such pursuit might be counter to popular beliefor societal expectations.Even in the current coeducational model of the school, theFerry Hall tradition of paying special attention to the issuesfacing today’s modern young women continues. On December2, 2012, through the generosity of Life Trustee Susan MorrisonP’08, GP’16, the school screened MissRepresentation, adocumentary that explores the current state of the portrayalof women in modern media. The film posits that women are“I was amazed at how many girls—from all backgrounds, ethnicities, andsocial groups—shared examples of times they felt less than being a girl.”breaking new book, The Feminine Mystique. Concurrently,Andrus lamented the loss of the progress made by feministsin the early twentieth century.A decade after that, Ferry Hall introduced two courses onthe subject, one entitled “Women in Contemporary AmericanSociety,” and one simply called “Woman.” Each courseexamined the situation of women in the world at that presentmoment, the early 1970s.In a student newspaper article, a Ferry Hall journalist reported,“Some students decided not to take the [Woman] coursesince they were afraid that it would be solely women’s lib, andthat perhaps the boys at L.F.A. would have a low opinion ofthem if they took it.”These three vignettes from different eras in the history ofFerry Hall point to the school’s long-standing commitmentto the importance of challenging young women to a rigorouspursuit of intellectual inquiry. Additionally, Ferry Hall oftenoverly sexualized and underrepresented in positions of powerand influence in today’s media landscape.History instructor and gender historian Stefanie Bator explainsthe importance of bringing this film to campus.“I think it’s incredibly hard to be an adolescent girl thesedays. There are so many overly sexualized images coming outin the media,” Stefanie explains.Following the documentary, there was an open dialogueamong the audience.“I was amazed at how many girls—from all backgrounds,ethnicities, and social groups—shared examples of times theyfelt less than being a girl.”The screening of this documentary helped to continue a dialogueabout issues facing young women that began at Ferry Hall, adialogue that will continue to be a part of an LFA education.ferry tales 9

LFA ArtsLFA’s Peg PlambeckAttends SpecializedConferenceIn early January, voice teacher and VOX directorPeg Cleveland Plambeck attended the NationalAssociation of Teachers of Singing (NATS) conferencein San Antonio. This year’s conference,“Mind, Body, Spirit: Power Performance for Singers,”focused on the importance of the mind/body/spirit connection for performers and how teachersshould keep this connection in mind.Peg attended a wide breadth of sessions and has alreadybegun implementing what she learned at theconference into her work with her students at LFA.“I am teaching them to determine the ‘stakes’ ineach dramatic moment of the song or aria, anddecipher the degree of urgency needed to achievetheir objective as an actor,” Peg relays.In doing this, Peg hopes that her students will bebetter equipped to interpret their future director’sinstructions and prompts. She also worked withother teachers at the conference on ways to employconstructive criticism for her students.Energized by her time in San Antonio, Peg reports,“I have had a great time introducing several of[the concepts I learned at the conference] to mystudents at LFA. It is remarkable to have such avibrant voice studio filled with students who reallywant to learn not just a healthy vocal technique,but the tools to bring their music to life,both physically and emotionally. I am grateful forthe positive energy and openness that exists in theVOX ensemble this year. Through our work together,I will give constant permission for them toexplore and create new levels of intensity, energyand focused work, regardless of the style of musicthey are performing.” nLFA’s Electronic MusicProgram BecomesInspiration for AreaMusic Teachers“Many music teachers and administrators wereenergized as a result and expressed intentions tofollow suit and work with us on how best toimplement this sort of program at their schools.”Adam Schlipmann presenting on the Electronic Music Program at LFA.LFA Music Instructors Grier Carson and AdamSchlipmann were invited to present at the annualIllinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) conferenceon LFA’s Electronic Music Program. Theirpresentation covered everything from advancedelectronic music studies in Laptop Orchestra andElectronic Music I to the introductory work donein Freshman Foundation in the Arts.Grier Carson reports that, “Many music teachersand administrators were energized as a result andexpressed intentions to follow suit and work withus on how best to implement this sort of programat their schools.”LFA’s Laptop Orchestra has been invited to performat next year’s conference. n10 Review Winter 2013 8 Click: www.lfanet.org

Jane Strudwick ’13, Honorable Mention, GlassJulian Bailes ’14, Silver Key, GlassLFA Artists MakeImpressive First Showing atScholastic Art AwardsIn the school’s first year competing inthe Scholastic Art Awards, four Lake ForestAcademy artists won awards. six visualartists participated.Tony Fu ’15, Two Honorable MentionsSophie Emery ‘15, Silver Key, GlassTony Fu ’15, Silver Key, paintinglfa arts 11

Sports Shorts“I don’t really like talking about it that much because myteammates had a lot to do with it,” she says.Chris Tennyson, her coach, wasn’t going to let the accomplishmentpass by without some celebration.Lauren describes a short recognition ceremony at halftime ata recent basketball game: “Mr. Tennyson gave me a basketballwith my name engraved on it and the number of points.It was really nice.”Chris is filled with pride when describing a young athlete he’scoached for four years.“Lauren came to the Academy and contributed immediately,starting her first ever varsity game. Today, she is someonewho we want to have the ball in her hands when the game isclose or on the line. She rises to that challenge every time,”Chris says.As an example, Chris describes a close game against CulverAcademy where Lauren scored a career record of 35 points.This was also the first year the Caxys had been triumphantover the Culver Eagles.Lauren fell in love with basketball in a somewhat creativemanner.Clamage ScoresHer 1,000th PointBy Alexandra CampbellLauren Clamage ’13 has accomplished somethingquite remarkable in her tenure on the girls’varsity basketball team; she’s scored 1,000 points.Yes, you read that correctly: 1,000.When asked about it, however, Lauren is humble.“I was in 5th grade and I was watching my brother play. Theydidn’t have enough players, so they asked if I wanted to play,”she explains.And she hasn’t stopped playing since. When not in seasonwith LFA, Lauren plays with a local travel team and her Sundayafternoons are spent working with a coach on technique.Next year, she’ll take her skills to Macalester College in St.Paul, Minnesota. Though she’s very excited about college,she’s feeling a little nostalgic about her last basketball seasonat LFA.“Every time we play a team, I think ‘wow, this is the last timeI’m going to be playing this team.’”A highlight of this season was both a first and a last for Lauren.“Ever since I was a freshman I’ve wanted to play Lake ForestHigh School. I have friends on that team and the boys playthem. Well, this year I finally got to play them and we won,”she says with a huge grin on her face.” n12 Review Winter 2013 8 Click: www.lfanet.org

Updatefebruary 2013Endowment and Planned Giving at LFABE Be A a PART part OF ofSOMETHINGsomething

The Campaign for Lake Forest AcademyEDITORIALRuth KeysoMajor Gifts Officerrkeyso@lfanet.orgCAMPAIGNCOMMUNICATIONSCOMMITTEEAlexandra CampbellSusan HoaglandJulie Kennedy P’08, P’11,P’13, P’15Ruth KeysoJohn Strudwick P’13, P’15DESIGNSarah StecArchetype Graphic DesignPHOTOGRAPHYRuth KeysoGeorge PfoertnerPRINTINGJohn S. Swift Co.Lake Forest Academy1500 W. Kennedy RoadLake Forest, IL 60045www.lfanet.org(847) 234-3210february 2013board of trusteesJeffrey B. Keller ’87ChairCampaign LeadershipRuth and A. John Huss, Jr. ’58Honorary Campaign Co-ChairsCatherine M. WaddellCampaign ChairSandra F. BolesPatrick J. Carroll ’87Susan D. CoburnJim C. Cowart ’69Merrill J. Ferguson ’72Karl R. Gedge ’69Lauren A. GorterRichard R. Jaros ’70Allan M. Kaplan ’72Loretta Kalnow Kaplan ’73Julie M. KennedyJeffrey C. NealEllory PeckJ. Michael Schell ’65Nancy How Speer ’59Cynthia W. YinglingRobin G. ZafirovskiHead of SchoolJohn StrudwickDear LFA Community,We’re proud to present this issue of LFA’sCampaign Update.The Academy is moving into the final 15 months of its historicfundraising initiative. Since the Campaign for LFA waslaunched 8 years ago, the school has witnessed a transformation.New buildings for athletics and residential life haveenhanced the physical campus, while dollars raised for theendowment have improved academic, technological, andextracurricular programming for all students. More than $50million has been raised to date.The final phase of the campaign focuses on support for a newScience Center and growing the endowment through outrightand planned gifts. This publication explores the endowmentat LFA—what it is, what it supports, how it provides longtermsustainability for the school. Alumni and trustee donorsshare their personal thoughts about the importance of the endowmentand why they choose to direct their dollars towardthis area of support.A healthy endowment powers a school to new heights. Incomefrom the invested funds bolsters the financial aid budget,supports faculty professional development, and helps tounderwrite the salary of a senior teacher. Meanwhile, as thecorpus, or principal, of the endowment fund grows, it providesa financial cushion for the school for generations tocome. Our goal is to increase the endowment at LFA to $30million by the end of the campaign in June 2014. (The endowmentis currently valued at $23 million.) Your generositycan help us reach this target.The Campaign for LFA has experienced tremendous successthus far. Hundreds of generous alumni, trustees, andparents have stepped forward to make a difference at theschool. Their dollars have improved the lives of teachers andstudents and have elevated the school to new stature in theindependent school world. We hope you will join them inbacking the institution and making your own mark on thisvery special place.Thank you again for your loyalty to the Academy. As wemove into the homestretch of this ambitious campaign, wehope you will join us and Be a Part of Something BIG!Catherine M. Waddell P’01, P’03Chair, Campaign for LFA

Endowment and Planned GivingOne of the most powerful ways to support Lake Forest Academyand to ensure the school’s long-term success is through agift to the endowment.Endowment dollars are placed in the Academy’s investmentfund; a portion of this fund is drawn on annually to relievethe operating budget and to support such things as facultychairs, financial aid, and new technology in the classroom.An endowment fund grows over time, making it an importantfactor in the school’s future health and sustainability.Gifts to the endowment can be restricted toward a particulararea of support—scholarship, faculty chairs, arts, athletics—orcan be placed in the school’s unrestricted endowmentfund, which is used in the area of greatest need.Since the start of the Campaign for LFA, the Academy has grownits endowment thanks to both outright gifts and planned gifts.Planned gifts are those received by the school after a donor’sdeath, either through a bequest in a will or through a beneficiarydistinction of a charitable remainder trust, a life insurancepolicy or a retirement fund account. Many donors choose tomake their most significant contribution to the school—a giftof a lifetime—through a planned giving arrangement.On the following pages, donors share their reasons for supportingthe Academy through both outright and planned gifts.We thank these donors—and all supporters of the school—forsharing their resources and for giving the gift of education toyoung people today. n“I have been a long-term supporter of Ferry Hall and Lake Forest Academy so that current and futurestudents will be able to benefit, as I did, from a caring, talented faculty who inspired and encouragedme to pursue ’stretch’ goals and helped me develop the skill set needed to achieve them.”—Former trustee Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63, Cleveland, OHAnnual fund, endowment, and planned giving supporterwww.lfanet.org3

Schells MakeHistoric Gift inSupport ofFinancial Aid7-figure endowed fund is largest inschool’s historyby Ruth KeysoTrustee Mike Schell ’65 likes to be at the front of the pack.One of the earliest donors to the Campaign for LFA, Mikeand his wife, Kathy, helped set the pace for the Academy’srecord-breaking fundraising initiative and serve as an examplefor others to follow.In February 2005, Mike and Kathy were approached byformer Board Chair Rich Jaros ’70 and Head of School JohnStrudwick to make a lead gift in support of the campaign.The Schells graciously committed to an unrestricted gift,which they later directed toward financial aid. The Schell-O’Connor Family Scholarship Fund is the first 7-figure endowedscholarship in LFA history. Kathy’s family suppliesthe O’Connor half of the scholarship fund name.“We wanted to help talented and capable youngsters whootherwise wouldn’t have access to educational opportunities,such as those at the Academy,” says Mike. “We’ve been fortunatein our life and want to give back, to make sure intelligentand talented kids don’t get lost in the system but havean opportunity to make a go at the world.”• • •The Schells weren’t always so close to LFA. For years after hegraduated in 1965, Mike supported the Academy Fund andattended alumni events occasionally, but wasn’t connected tothe day-to-day operation of the school. Things changed in2001. After attending an LFA reception in New York Cityand learning about the direction the school was moving in,Mike’s interest in the Academy swelled. His subsequent serv-Kathy and Mike Schell ’65The Schell-O’Connor FamilyScholarship Fund is the first 7-figureendowed scholarship in LFA history.ice on the board solidified his involvement. Mike and Kathyview their gift to LFA as an investment.“We’re supporters of education—our own schools and ourchildren’s schools. We felt LFA was a good place to invest; itmade a lot of sense,” Mike says.“I go way back with LFA. I remember my pre-admission interview on the old campus. Reid Hall wasstill smoldering from the fire that ravaged the school. I was in the first group of boys to go over tothe new campus. I remember cutting the grass there and helping to build a football field. That was atough point in the school’s history; to see the growth the Academy has experienced since that timeis phenomenal. Through my gifts I hope to encourage that growth. The Academy has developed intoa major institution, from a minor one. LFA is global and addresses education in a proper way—smallclass sizes and a curriculum that is current.”—Howard Dubin ’50, Evanston, ILAnnual fund and campaign supporter4 Update February 2013

The Schells have watched the Academy transform in the pastdecade, both physically and philosophically. When Mikejoined the board in 2001, the school had a strong faculty, adiverse profile, and exciting new leadership under the Strudwicks,he recalls. But this was coupled with a modest endowmentand a sorely lacking physical plant. When the schoolannounced its comprehensive capital campaign in 2005,alumni, parents, and friends rallied in support of the schooland its vision for an improved and enhanced campus andprogramming. The Campaign for LFA is on track to raise$60 million before its conclusion in June 2014.The Schells are pleased to be a part of this success. They saythe institution is a “shining example” of a place that cre-Ways to Support the EndowmentEndowment dollars keep the Academy strong and vibrant, both now and into the future. The endowment is thebackbone of the school’s financial structure, supporting every element of Academy life—financial aid, academicprogramming, faculty professional development. Donors can make a gift to the endowment in support of a favoritefaculty member, in honor of an alumnus/a, or in memory of someone special who has passed. Endowmentdollars grow in perpetuity, ensuring that the Academy is provided for, long into the future. A gift to the endowmentis a meaningful and powerful way to illustrate one’s support for—and commitment to—Lake Forest Academy.www.lfanet.org/endowment • Ruth Keyso: (847) 615-3268 • rkeyso@lfanet.orgates opportunities for deserving young people and helps themgrow up to become citizens of the world.“I feel proud to be an alumnus of LFA,” says Mike.Mike ’65 and Kathy Schell live in New York Cityand Chatham, Mass. nThe following list includes existingand newly created endowed fundsat LFA (items in boldface wereestablished during the Campaignfor LFA).FACULTY CHAIRS• Sidney E. Ainsworth Chairin Mathematics• Dr. Ray Bird Master Chairin English• Harold J. Corbin Jr. Chairin Environmental Science• A. John Huss Jr. ’58 and RuthS. Huss Chair in Humanities• Edmund J. Rendtorff Chairin ScienceSCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHERENDOWED FUNDS• Alumni Award for TeachingExcellence• Raymond Delaplaine BurnetPrize in Economics• The Class of ’58 Academic Fund• Cedric J. Cromartie ’80Memorial Scholarship Fund• Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63Scholarship for Women• David O. MacKenzie ’50Scholarship Fund• Manoogian Family Faculty Fund• McNerney Scholarship Fund• Mints ProfessionalDevelopment Fund• Mints Scholarship Fund• The Morgan, Scott and CassCounties Scholarship Fund• Dana W. Niswender Prizein Writing• Linda Sue NovasconeMemorial Scholarship Fund• The Perisho MemorialScholarship Fund• Joshua Aaron Rothstein ’05Memorial Lecture Fund• Schell-O’Connor FamilyScholarship Fund• Marguerite Hubert Sherwin ’30Scholarship Fund for Girls• Nicki Newman Tanner ’53Excellence Fund“In order for LFA to continue to thrive, it is critical that the endowment be strengthened throughsupport of this campaign. Endowment funds allow for financial security going forward, but theyalso create the ability for the school to be innovative, to launch new initiatives, and to ensurethat the student experience is constantly evolving in a fast-paced world. A strong endowment allowsthe school to attract the most talented faculty and students—and challenge them to be the bestthey can be. In this sense, it is the most important campaign initiative. Endowment funds are the’fuel’ for all that makes LFA distinctive.”—Life trustee Lauren and Sid Gorter P’06, P’09, Lake Forest, ILAnnual fund and campaign supporterswww.lfanet.org5

• • •Merrill Ferguson says he had “no idea what to expect” whenhe entered the Academy as a freshman in 1968. LFA was astrange atmosphere. He knew no one; he missed home. Butbefore long, the Academy became a familiar and comfortingplace to Merrill. He made friends. He found his way around.He enjoyed the challenges of the classroom and the thrill ofacademic discovery.“One of the things I learned from my LFA experience wasan appreciation for an academic outlook,” says Merrill.“Knowledge for its own sake was a good thing; it didn’t haveto be useful or practical in some obvious way. It was an end,a good thing, all by itself.”Gift MakesGood Senseby Ruth KeysoOne of the most thoughtful ways to demonstrate support for anorganization is through a planned gift. Donors who name theAcademy in their estate plans send a powerful message abouttheir belief in the institution and their desire to see it thrive.Longtime donors and planned giving supporters ShaunaBarry-Ferguson and Merrill Ferguson ’72, P’10 say their decisionto provide for the Academy in their estate plans makesgood sense. After all, they’ve supported the school loyallythroughout their lifetime. Why not continue that support afterthey’re gone?“If you believe in something and it made a difference in yourlife, if it helped you, then turn around and help [that organization],”Shauna says. To the Fergusons, there is no greaterexpression of thanks and gratitude.(above) Shauna and Merrill Ferguson ’72, P’10Merrill stayed close to the Academy in the years after graduation,eventually serving on the board of trustees and, today,as life trustee. In 2006, when their daughter Emily’10entered LFA as a freshman, Merrill and Shauna’s bond withthe school deepened. They watched Emily thrive in the smallclassroom environment, and participate to the fullest in theacademic and artistic world that surrounded her.“The school was an ideal fit for someone of her intellect andwit,” says Shauna. “She challenged herself at a young ageand blossomed in so many ways.”The Fergusons believe in the Academy and its mission toeducate and inspire young people to be good scholars andcitizens of the world around them. Their leadership supportof the annual fund, their generous campaign gifts, and theirdecision to include the Academy in their estate arrangementssupport this sentiment. Modest and matter-of-fact abouttheir personal giving, the Fergusons recognize the positiveinfluence the Academy had in Merrill’s life—the friends hemade, the bonds he formed, the teachers he encountered—and want to perpetuate this legacy for today’s students.“It just makes sense to do our part to ensure this happens forgenerations to come,” says Merrill.The Fergusons have not designated their planned gift; rather,they entrust the Academy to use their investment in the area“Planned giving is the easiest way to make a contribution to the school: You have your assets duringyour lifetime, and then the Academy is remembered when you no longer need them. To me, makinga planned gift to LFA is the right thing to do as it helps ensure the long-term future of the school.The Academy has had great success over the past 15 years with increased annual fund and generouscapital campaign contributions. The challenge now is building the endowment. An investmenttoday—through a planned gift arrangement—is protecting LFA for future generations.”—Life trustee Karl Gedge ’69, P’01, Charleston, SCAnnual fund, planned giving, and campaign supporter6 Update February 2013

of greatest need. Just looking around the new and expandedcampus today gives them confidence that the school will puttheir gift to good use.“When you give a dollar to LFA, you see results—a dorm beingbuilt, a science center going up, new paint and windowson the buildings,” says Shauna. “You see exactly where yourmoney is going and what the students are getting out of thatexperience; it’s nice to know that your dollars are being used[wisely].”Another source of comfort to the Fergusons comes fromknowing that their heirs understand their gifting decisions.“The people you leave behind know your intentions; theydon’t have to worry about what they should or shouldn’t doabout your [resources],” says Merrill. “I’ve always thoughtwhat a gift that was to people, that there was such thoughtfulness[in advance].” nHow to Make a Planned GiftIt’s easy to make a planned gift to LFA.Bequests: Gifts that cost you nothing during your lifetimeFederal estate taxes can take more than 35% of an estate;consider a charitable bequest for long-term tax savings. Bequests can be fora specific amount or a percentage of your estate. Simply list the Academyin your will.Life-income gifts: Gifts that provide you with an income stream duringyour lifetimeVehicles such as charitable remainder trusts allow you to transfer cash orstock to a trust and to receive an income stream during your lifetime, withthe remainder of the trust principal transferred to Lake Forest Academy uponyour death.Beneficiary designations: Consider naming the Academy a beneficiaryof a paid-up life insurance policy or retirement plan assets.Please consult with your personal tax and financial advisors to determine themost appropriate way to make a planned gift to the Academy.http://lfanet.giftplans.org/ • (847) 615-3268 • rkeyso@lfanet.orgrichards & tremain societyThank you to the following donors who have made arrangementsto include LFA in their estate plans. Your commitment and generositytoward the Academy is so greatly appreciated.Anonymous (10)Mr. Bruce W. Anderson ’70Mr. Stanley D. Anderson Jr. ’47Mr. William L. Barr Jr. ’66Ms. Shauna A. Barry-FergusonMrs. Carolyn Morency Bauer ’72Mr. Mark A. Bauer ’71Dr. James R. Bird Jr.Mr. Richard H. BlondMs. Anne E. Bloomberg ’59Mr. Michael A. Boe ’66Mr. Claude W. Brenner ’44Dr. Richard E. Buckingham Jr. ’60Ms. Muriel A. Burnet ’40Ms. Beth White Carona ’86Mrs. Jan CowartMr. Jim C. Cowart ’69Mr. Bryan C. CresseyMrs. Christy CresseyMs. Judy DatesmanMr. James W. Downs ’45Mr. Christian P. Dozois ’84Mrs. Laura DozoisMr. Robert W. Drake ’87Mr. Merrill J. Ferguson ’72Mrs. Laurie FriedemanMr. William B. Friedeman ’65Ms. Ellen W. Gallagher ’73Mr. James L. Garard III ’74Mrs. Linda Parker Garard ’73Mr. Karl R. Gedge ’69Mr. Charles D. Gelatt ’35Mr. Paul O. Germann Jr.Mrs. Jeannine GiesenMr. Richard A. GiesenMr. Harry F. Giles ’62Mr. Timothy L. Graham ’69Mrs. Sarah Proudfoot Gries ’63Mr. Peter V. Hall ’53Mr. Thomas B. Herrlinger ’65Mr. Hiram T. Hiller ’75Mrs. Mary Ann B. HodgkinsMr. Thomas D. Hodgkins ’53Ms. Cynthia A. Hoffman ’75Ms. Kristin L. Hughes ’85Mr. A. John Huss Jr. ’58Mr. Douglas C. James ’58Mr. Allan M. Kaplan ’72Mrs. Loretta Kalnow Kaplan ’73Mr. Jeff Keller ’87Mrs. Molly KellerMs. Ruth KeysoMr. Albert O. Louer ’63Mrs. Tessa LouerMrs. Susan P. Lovejoy ’64Mr. David O. MacKenzie ’50Mrs. Gail F. ManzMr. James G. Manz ’50Mr. John Marlatt ’65Mr. James B. McCarthy ’69Mr. Michael S. McCarthy ’71Mr. K. Scott Meloun ’77Mr. John MurphyMrs. Margaret Iten Murphy ’56The estate of Mr. Reginald M.Norris Jr. ’55 ++Mr. Edwin H. Novascone ’50Mr. Rodger A. Owen ’68Mr. George A. Poole Jr. ’49Mrs. Nancy RacineMr. William R. Racine ’62Mr. William C. Reuling ’57 ++Mr. Charles S. Roberts Jr. ’65Ms. Mary A. Sanford ’51Mr. Amish S. Shah ’92Ms. Rita Shapiro ’64Mrs. Beth A. Petit Shaw ’75Mrs. Jill SilvestriMr. Lyle C. Sitterly Jr. ’65Mrs. Nancy How Speer ’59Mr. Michael D. Springer ’71Mrs. Dianne StuartMr. James M. Stuart ’59Mr. George M. Sus ’35Hon. Nicholas D. Taubert ’61Mrs. Laurie Taylor-Curby ’70Mr. Tod Turle ’52Mr. Hamilton B. Tuttrup ’75Mr. E. Scott Vaile ’51Mr. Paul A. Vercoe ’73Mr. Christopher P. Vernon ’79Mr. William F. Vernon Jr. ’50Dr. Nicholas C. Wetzel ’38Mr. John B. Winsor ’54“I entered LFA following my brother’s graduation in 1959. Little did I realize how much I’d beinfluenced by those years. I cannot say enough about the classroom lessons taught by LFA legendsJonathan Fremd, Edward Arpee, Sidney Ainsworth, and Ernest Barry. And what a great experienceit was to be in McIntosh Cottage under the watchful eyes of Richard Carbray and Dennis Bauman.Equally memorable were the lessons learned on the athletic fields. Coaches Carbray and Colemanwere wonderful teachers of soccer and hockey; they were also great mentors and motivators. I hopeour annual fund and planned gifts to LFA will help today’s students benefit from the total LFAexperience and have the same memorable opportunities I enjoyed 50 years ago.”—Bill ’62 and Nancy Racine, Lakeside, MIAnnual fund and planned giving supporters++indicates deceasedwww.lfanet.org7

Endowment in actionEmily Asher ’05, on the roadThe Mints Professional Development Fund, made possible in2004 by a generous gift from the estate of Tom Mints, LFA classof 1945, provides support for individual enrichment projectsfor faculty and staff members. The fund is intended for individuallydesigned enrichment opportunities rather than moretraditional workshops, conferences or classes. Since 2004,23 faculty members at the Academy have received financialsupport through a Mints Grant.Getting Her Beat OnEnglish teacher goes on the road toexplore meaning and context in literatureby Ruth KeysoWhen English teacher Emily Asher ’05 learned that her proposalto teach a senior elective on the literature of the Beat generationwas accepted, she made plans to hit the road. Literally.Through the support of a Mints Grant, Asher drove morethan 1,300 miles—from Denver to San Francisco—to tracethe path of author Jack Kerouac, whose seminal novel “Onthe Road” defined a generation, fueled a counterculture, andinspired a sense of adventure.“I love the idea of travel for a purpose, not just leisure,” saysAsher. “I’d read about literary tourism and traveling to destinationsthat hold a certain significance in books.”Asher followed one leg of Kerouac’s original cross-countryjourney, stopping off in places of import to both Kerouac andthe wider Beat community, including the Five Points historicjazz district of Denver, the Salt Flats in Salt Lake City, and theBeat Museum in San Francisco. By familiarizing herself withthe places that informed Kerouac’s novel, Asher experiencedthe West through the author’s eyes and engaged with the textin a new and inspired way.“I kept in mind the context of the book and the larger themeof the West in American literature,” says Asher. “To actuallysee things that were referenced in the book—for an Englishteacher that was cool.”Asher brought her knowledge and experience back to theclassroom where, in the fall semester, she introduced a groupof seniors to the poetry, novels, and biographies of Kerouacand his contemporaries. She says the first-hand experience shegained through her travels enabled her to “speak authoritatively”about the literature of the time, while the memorabilia“My family and I are supportive of LFA because of our belief in the mission and core values of theschool. We believe that training our young people to be global citizens of high character and toprepare them rigorously for the challenges that await in the outside world is mission critical. We alsoare strong believers in LFA’s philosophy to develop the whole person—student, athlete, individualsof high integrity. The lessons our children learn at LFA will serve them and our world well in theyears to come.”—Trustee Brian and Tamara Gamache G’07, Lake Forest, IL(Brian and Tamara are pictured with their son, Alex)Annual fund and campaign supporters8 Update February 2013

“ ”“The Beat class is such a contrast to my AP lit course, which focuses on older work, more classical texts. The Beatwritings were considered revolutionary in that they redefined what writers were allowed to say at the time. I’mvery glad I took this class; it has helped me with my writing—I now look at things with a deeper understanding ofall of the angles. And I’m more comfortable writing poetry now and believing in my own personal style, which isexactly what the Beat writers were trying to do. Of course we had to do conventional papers in this class, butI think I learned most through the creative projects—the scroll project and the blog. That’s something the Beatswould have appreciated!” —Caroline Hale ’13she collected along the way inspired handouts for her studentsand influenced the direction of the course.“My students designed their own ‘On the Road’ projects andblogged on them,” she explains. In addition, all members ofthe class participated in an international writing project tocommemorate the life of Kerouac: “On the Road 4 Kerouac:Reinvent the scroll.”Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Phil Schwartz says the Academy’scommitment to professional development is critical inkeeping today’s teachers informed, energized, and engaged intheir content area. Mints Grants are one way to encourageexperiential learning projects, such as Asher’s, and to demonstrateto the community the importance of lifelong learning.“Mints Grants allow faculty the freedom to explore somethingof great interest to them and to immerse themselvesin something they enjoy,” Schwartz says. “This impacts theclassroom in that teachers develop a deeper and greater depthof knowledge on a particular topic.”Since 2004 when the Mints Professional Development Fundwas established, faculty have traveled the world—Turkey, Japan,Borneo, Ireland, Germany—to explore the art of storytelling,to research climate change in the rain forest, and tostudy the influence of ancient art on modern design, amongother enrichment projects.Reflecting on her journey and the insights made along theway, Asher says the most rewarding outcome is the ability tospeak about Beat authors as if she knew them.“I felt like I was on the trip with Kerouac,” says Asher,who re-read the novel throughout her trip. “[The experience]brought the places and characters of ‘On the Road’ andthe Beat generation to life for me and, by extension, for mystudents.”Emily Asher is a 2005 graduate of Lake Forest Academy anda 2009 graduate of Middlebury College, where she majoredin English and minored in classics. She is currently in her 4thyear of teaching at LFA. nEndowment in action“ ”“Tom loved the people at the Academy, and he loved the school. He would think [the Mints grants projects] are just great. I get such nicenotes from the teachers after they finish their summer projects. I am glad to know they are doing something they wouldn’t be able todo without this help. When Tom and I were first married, we didn’t have much money. Then later he did well, and we were able to sharewhat we had. Tom was always quiet about what he did for other people. He wouldn’t buy anything for himself, but he’d write a checkfor $10,000 to someone else. He was a great guy.” —Marilyn Mints, wife of Tom Mints ’45, whose generous bequest to Lake ForestAcademy funded the Mints Professional Development Fund“The endowment is distinctive in that it supports LFA both now and into the future. It providesannual revenue to LFA’s operating budget for very important aspects of the Academy’s program, suchas faculty salaries, professional development, and learning opportunities for students outside theclassroom, since tuition covers only about two-thirds of the cost of educating each student. At thesame time, a growing endowment ensures that the Academy remains strong for generations to come.Supporting the endowment is one of the most significant ways to touch the life of every student andfaculty member at LFA.”—Trustee Ned and Lynn Jessen P’01, P’05, Lake Bluff, ILAnnual fund and campaign supporterswww.lfanet.org9

$23 MillionValue of LFA endowment as of February 2013Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment EndowmentEndowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment 4%Budgeted draw onendowment (2012–13)$15 millionValue of endowment at start ofCampaign for LFA (in 2005)“I’m strongly in support of private education. Schools like LFA help children mature and learn andbecome prepared for college and life’s responsibilities. The education I received at Ferry Hallwas even greater than my college education; when I think of my teachers—Miss Houk, Miss Wallace,Mrs. Murphy—I realize how much these women influenced me and taught me how to think, howto discern right from wrong, and how to be independent. I spent four years at Ferry Hall and havelifelong friends from those days. I support today’s Academy because I want to see private schoolsavailable for students. I think that kind of educational background is a step up into college.”—Margi Iten Murphy ’56, P’79, Oconomowoc, WI(Margi is pictured with her husband, John)Annual fund, planned giving, and campaign supporter10 Update February 2013

$30 MillionGoal for LFA endowment by the end of the Campaign for LFA(June 2014)Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment Endowment EndowmentThe endowment supports facultychairs, financial aid, academicprogramming, faculty professionaldevelopment, and technology.$60 MillionIdeal endowment for LFA“Forty-five years ago I saw the LFA campus for the first time. It had just snowed, and I rememberthinking, ‘There is no more magical place than this.’ I’ll never forget that moment. I knew thatLFA was a special place and I couldn’t wait to be a part of it. To this day, the best friends I have arethe people I knew at the Academy. Whether you graduated 50 years ago or 5 years ago, as analumnus you understand what the school is about, and you want to see that perpetuated. I hope LFAstill exists 100 years from now. That’s where endowment and planned giving can be so importantto the school.”—Former trustee Michael Springer ’71, Chicago, ILAnnual fund and planned giving supporterwww.lfanet.org11

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Back on the IceDoctors didn’t expect Tyler Madeley ’14 towalk before the end of hockey season last year,let alone be back on the ice. But Tyler, fueled byhis love of the sport, exceeded expectations.In October 2011, Tyler was clearing buckthorn (an invasivespecies) at a local forest preserve when a maple tree he andothers were moving started to slip. Tyler’s instinct kicked inand he tried to catch the tree. It landed on his foot and shatteredall of the bones and tore most of the ligaments.“I don’t really remember much of the next couple of weeksbecause I was on so many painkillers,” Tyler explains.After the swelling finally went down, a surgery placed 22screws and three plates in his foot and the long process ofhealing began.“Well, I get hurt so much I basically have my own orthopedicsurgeon,” Tyler explains, laughing, as he talks about the timeright after the injury.But, this injury was more severe and debilitating than anyTyler had faced in the past. So much so, it called into questionwhether he’d be able to skate again. Tyler, however, remainedoptimistic.“It was never really a question for me whether I’d play hockeyagain,” Tyler says “the doctors were really smart though,they told me that if I wanted to play I had to keep absolutelyall weight off my foot.”That time off the ice gave Tyler a new appreciation for thesport he loves.“It made me realize that if you love something, you shouldalways give it 100% because you never know if it’s going tobe taken away from you. Hockey is the best part of my day;when I was injured, the days were so long.”Fast forward to today and Tyler is back in fighting shape andenjoying an impressive year on the ice.Athletic Director Darrin Madeley is proud of Tyler as both aparent and a coach.“As a parent, the biggest victory was seeing him step on theice again. We never told him during the process that the doctortold us he would never be able to play hockey again dueto the damage to his foot. He really defied the odds with hardwork and perseverance. To this day, every practice or gameis a victory.”As a coach, Darrin notes that Tyler’s game has improved significantly,which was not something he was sure was goingto happen.“He has proven that he is a big key to our team. Being thecoach’s son is never easy, but he earns every shift and competesvery hard every game.”But, that’s not what matters most to Darrin as a parent or asa coach.“Going through what he went through makes him appreciatethe 2nd chance to play, and I am very proud of how heis mature enough to understand that. To me, that is far moreimportant than any game we have won,” he says.Agreeing with his coach, and dad, Tyler thinks the injury hasmade him a better player.“I had to spend so much time working on my legs and my balancethat I’m a better player now than I was before.”As for the lessons he’s learned and any advice he’d give aftergoing through this ordeal, Tyler says, simply: “Just appreciateeverything you have. That’s what I’ve taken away from this.Appreciation.” nsports shorts 13

Campus LivingMembers of the LFA community sharewhat everyday life is like on this residentialcampus, and what makes it so special.By Alexandra Campbell14 Review Winter 20138 Click: www.lfanet.org

If anyone can speak to the dramatictransformation of Durand House intoWeinbrenner, it’s English InstructorLauren Kelly.Lauren arrived on campus in the fallof 2010 and began to get settled intoher life as a new teacher at LFA.“The apartment was tiny,” she recalls.“It felt a little more like a hotel suitethan an apartment to make home.”Several weeks into school, Lauren wasinformed that all of the individuals livingin Durand House were going to betemporarily relocated to downtownLake Forest while the building wasmoved and renovated.“That was a hard time,” Lauren recalls,laughing, “I was teaching andLauren knows and likes boardingschool. Prior to LFA, she taught atWilliston Northhampton School inEasthampton, Massachusetts.“When they say prep school, theymean prep,” she explains, speakingto the high standards to which LFAstudents are held. “I can treat my studentslike adults. I really like that.”Lauren most enjoys being a mentorto the girls in McIntosh Cottage, thegirls’ dorm where she serves as dormparent, but she also likes to have herquiet space to return home to.“I love living in Weinbrenner. I havemy own space, but if something happensand the girls need me, I am outmy door and over to the dorm in lessthan a minute.”coaching and moving. Kids would askme where their paper was and I’d belike ‘I don’t know, where’s that box?’”A planned gift from the estate of PaulWeinbrenner ’39 enabled the school tomove and renovate Durand House,a brick building that was original tothe Armour estate. The building wasplaced on wheels, relocated, and completelyrenovated. It reopened with anew name to honor the benefactor ofits makeover, and its residents movedback in August 2011.Today, Lauren is very happy with theresults.“The short-term inconvenience wasdefinitely worth it,” Lauren continues,“The apartments are much nicer now.They feel homier.”• • •Just downstairs from Lauren, tuckedcozily in the finished basement ofWeinbrenner apartment number 3,Paul and Bree Makovec flip betweenchannels. Soon, the two will becomethree as at the time of the interviewBree was mere weeks away from herdue date for the birth of the couple’sfirst child.The Makovecs arrived at Lake ForestAcademy from San Francisco at thebeginning of the 2011-12 school year.Paul came to teach Math and coach.Bree, an English teacher, found a jobat a nearby public high school.“We didn’t think we’d be this far fromthe city,” Paul reveals when chattingabout his job search process. “I actually(left) Newly renovatedWeinbrenner house after arecent snowstorm(center) Math teacher PaulMakovec works one-on-onewith Maia Sklarov ’13.(right) Warner House, oncea part of the Armour estate,has stood the test of timeand been home to manyLFA young men.feature 15

Snowmen croppedup all over campusfollowing a winter storm,here’s one smiling infront of Ferry Hall.had an offer from a school in the citythe day before my interview at LFA.”Both teachers, but wholly unfamiliarwith boarding school, Paul and Breewere apprehensive at first about livingin such close proximity to high schoolstudents.“I just thought that I’d be workingwith students all day. I wasn’t sure I’dwant to come home and have them allaround, too,” Bree admits.But now, a year and a half later, theyrealize their worries were unfounded.“Oh, we love it,” they both say simultaneously.Paul loves the proximity to his students’extracurricular activities andBree loves the community.“At my old school, if I wanted tocheck out any of my students’ games,I had to schedule it. Here, I can justwalk across campus and see them play.I know way more about my studentsat LFA than I did at my other school.It really informs my teaching,” he says.She adds, “I just love how friendly andsupportive everyone is. So many peoplehave knocked on the door offeringthings to us for the baby.”Though the couple initially thoughtthis may be a one to two year gig, Paulnow says “Oh, I think we’re going tobe here for awhile.”• • •Across the way in McIntosh Cottageon most weekends you’ll find ninthgrade day student Tyler Heise. Tylerisn’t totally new to high school as shespent last year as a ninth grader atNew Trier.“I’m a repeat freshman,” she explains,“but New Trier wasn’t for me. WhenI shadowed LFA last year, I just lovedthe size, the people, and the atmosphere.”Those are exactly the things Tyler stillloves about LFA. Though Tyler is a daystudent, that doesn’t prevent her fromspending plenty of time on campus,especially in McIntosh, where she stayswith her friend Kendall Logan.“A bunch of us will stay over on theweekends and have sleepovers. It’s reallyfun.”At times, Tyler wishes she were aboarder.“It’d just be so cool to have all of yourfriends around you all the time and beable to do all of the stuff on campus.”Tyler also loves seeing her teachersoutside of the classroom.“It just makes [the faculty] feel less, Idon’t know how to put this, ‘teachery.’Makes them seem more real. I thinkit strengthens your relationship withthem because you get to see them intheir everyday life.”• • •Next door in the new girls’ dormitory,Ferry Hall, is junior Khadidiatou Diouf.Dija, as she is known by all oncampus, adores Ferry Hall.“It is the most beautiful building oncampus. The rooms are bigger, it hasa beautiful view, and we have our ownplaces to study,” she explains.She also loves her roommate, SydneyBrundige ’15.“She is the most amazing roommateever. I love her. We are just like sisters.”In the summer of 2011, Dija made thetough decision to leave her home inSenegal to pursue her passion for basketball.Working with SEEDS Academy,Dija found her way to Lake ForestAcademy and arrived for the summerESL program.“I had this dream and I had to followit even though it was really hard toleave my family,” Dija explains.Dija laughs with herroommate as she sits onthe floor of her Ferry Halldorm room.16 Review Winter 2013 8 Click: www.lfanet.org

Dija describes how difficult it was atfirst when she didn’t speak the languageand felt very isolated socially.Her passion for basketball helped withthat, too.“I love the girls on the basketballteam. They are my friends. Last year,they gave me a party on my birthday,”Dija recalls.The passion that brought her here,continues to be one of her favorite aspectsof her LFA experience.“I just love basketball. It’s a gamewhere I feel like myself. I feel free. Ilove my basketball team.”Dija works just as hard on her studiesas she does on her foul shot. Mostweekends are committed to a balancebetween the two.“My classes are going well. Englishand History take me longer, because ofthe language.”Despite the struggle, Dija loves LFA.“I love it. I feel like LFA is a family.”Dija feels incredible support from herteachers, whom she knows she canturn to for anything she might need.She feels especially close with her dormparents Nancy Bateman and LusandaMayikana.“Mrs. Bateman and Mrs. Mayikana filla role for me. They are like my mothers.They help me and push me in theright direction.”• • •Across campus, French instructorand Modern and Classical LanguagesChair Steve Ryder recalls the very differentLake Forest Academy he arrivedat in 1985. Steve remembers that theschool was in an era of transition duringthat time period.“It’s been on such a positive trajectorysince then. Every year the school isbetter,” he says.Steve sits in his campus home, attachedto the Warner House boys’ dormitory,surrounded by his family. To his left,his wife Christine, who directs theschool’s Academy Fund, calms thefamily’s dog, Shadow, who finds herselfoverly excited about a visitor.On the other side of the L-shapedcouch is Andrew, an eighth grader atDeerpath Middle School and potentialfuture Caxy. Rounding out the Ryderfamily, is Madeleine, a current sophomoreat LFA.Both Madeleine and Andrew have alwayscalled LFA home.When asked, both Ryder kids eagerlyrecount the number of faculty housesthey have inhabited in their time at theschool.“We moved to Faculty Circle when Iwas six, so” counting on her fingers“we were there for 9 years,” Madeleinereports.The family moved from Faculty Circleinto their current faculty house, RemsenCottage, this fall. Though theymiss their neighbors in Faculty Circle,they’re excited to be back in the campusmix, especially now that Madeleineis a current student.“In Faculty Circle we had an open doorpolicy with the Shaughnessys. Our kidswere in and out of each other’s housesall the time,” Christine explains.When asked what it’s like to raise childrenon a boarding school campus,Christine describes how many broadexperiences her children have had becauseof it.“They had babysitters from all overthe world,” she uses as one example.Another is the breadth of cultural experiencesright on campus, such as orchestraconcerts and visiting speakers.All of the Ryders love the sense of communityand value being good membersof the LFA family.In terms of having her greater LFAfamily as teachers, Madeleine says ithasn’t been too weird, yet.“I haven’t had any parental-type figuresin class yet, like Mr. Shaughnessy orMr. Wick. I do have my dad this yearin class, so that’s a little different.”“I think I find it stranger than sheSteve and Madeleinein French class. Steveas teacher, Madeleineas student.feature 17

Cayman Kaurich andCole Simpson hang out intheir Warner dorm room.does,” Steve chimes in at which pointthere was some discussion about herhomework assignment.As for what Andrew is looking forwardto, “I’m really excited about thesports. I hear there’s a lot of homework,though.”Madeleine vigorously nods her head inagreement.• • •Across the way in Warner House, you’llfind the place Cole Simpson ’14 hascalled his home away from home forthe last three years.“Warner’s homey. I fall asleep in thecommons all the time,” Cole explains;“I’m a Warner boy for life.”He even convinced his roommate,Cayman Kaurich ’14, to cross over toWarner after living in Atlass for twoyears. According to Cole, Caymandoesn’t regret the decision at all.“We have an awesome room. We got acouch from Costco and a mini fridge.It’s sweet.”One of his favorite dorm memories involvesthe yearly tradition of Festivus,inspired by the sitcom Seinfeld.“I don’t really know the characters,”he explains, “but the celebration involvesan airing of grievances.”During said airing of grievances, eachboy and dorm parent is given the opportunityto let anyone else knowsomething that’s bugged them.“The dorm parents usually complainabout how messy we are. It’s all ingood fun.”From Alexandria, Virginia, Cole foundout about LFA at a high school fair inthe DC area. He plays hockey on theLFA prep team.“Everyone always says I came to LFAto play hockey. That’s not true, Ifound a great high school and the factthat they had a competitive hockeyprogram was a bonus,” he says.Cole values how he can be an integralpart of the LFA community, even withhis demanding sports schedule.“If I went to another school, Iwouldn’t be able to be as involved,because I’d be traveling all the timefor hockey, but because everyone liveshere, I can hang out in the dining halland see them.”He also treasures the relationshipshe’s been able to foster with the faculty,especially his dorm parents.“You don’t think of the dorm parentsas faculty, you think of them as friends.You have mutual respect for each other.They respect us, and we have to respectthat they have families, so we can’t becrazy loud at all hours of the night.”And when it comes to his dorm parentsthis year, when Mr. Ryder is onduty, Cole makes sure to have hisFrench homework completed.In addition to the strong academics,Cole cherishes the tight-knit communityand the friends he’s made.“This is going to sound corny, but Iknow I’ve met lifelong friends here.Everyone talks about how you meetlifelong friends in college, well, becauseof LFA, I get double that.” n18 Review Winter 2013 8 Click: www.lfanet.org

Scholarships and Financial Aid Make a Stronger LFALake Forest Academy is dedicated to its mission of excellence. Within that mission,the school has made a steadfast commitment to ensuring that talented students,regardless of their families’ financial circumstances, have access to an LFAeducation.The Academy honors this commitment by setting an annual financial aid budgetat 23 per cent of gross tuition revenue, thereby matching any increase in tuitionwith a comparable increase in aid. Additional funding for financial aid comesfrom various sources, including the income from designated charitable gifts tothe endowment and annual restricted gifts.Dean of Admission Loring Strudwick states, “I think it’s important for peopleto know that the gifts they make to the endowment not only have an immediateimpact on the lives of those students,but also enrich and improve the LFAeducational experience for everyone.”Financial aid allows LFA to attractand enroll the “best and the brightest”students, and by doing so, the school“We’re now working with new programs inboth the Chicago and New York communitiesto help us find a greater pool of academicallytalented students”creates a community of learners who are exceptional in their talents and potential,and diverse in their thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds. The result isan educational environment where the teachers and students can develop 21stcentury skills from a global perspective.Resources for financial aid have allowed the school to extend its reach and admitthe most diverse student population in the school’s history.“We’re now working with new programs in both the Chicago and New Yorkcommunities to help us find a greater pool of academically talented students,”Strudwick explains.The results are impressive, and LFA has a student body whose talent and diversityare the envy of many other prep schools. nfeature 19

class notes’50’33’65’721933Helen James Long and Marty Eikenmeyer Owens’55 became acquainted several years agothrough mutual friends and now celebrate GirlsNight Out regularly.Ferry Hall alumnae Marty Eikenmeyer Owens ’55(left) and Helen James Long ’33 in Indian Wells, Calif., inNovember 2012.1947Litta Williams “Willie” Sanderson would likeher classmates to know that she has moved fromher beloved District of Columbia area, whereshe became very close friends with Evan GainesDeRenzo ‘67 and David Black ‘64, to Rossmoorin Walnut Creek, Calif. She is now near hereldest son, father of her only three grandchildren,whom she now can see on a regular basis.Rossmoor is a beautiful, independent-livingcommunity in a valley surrounded by the “goldenhills” with four clubhouses, three swimmingpools, two golf courses and many tennis courts.The minimum age is 55 (formerly 45!) and thereare more boomers than really elderly. Thereare many activities available—pottery, woodworking,art, theatre, book clubs, etc. Willie iscurrently involved in water aerobics as well asregular aerobics, she worked on voter registration,and volunteers at the Lesher Center forthe Performing Arts as an usher and at theAnimal Rescue Foundation. She misses her oldfriends, but has found many wonderful newfriends and enjoyed excursions to Carmel, FleetWeek to see the Blue Angels, the DeYoungMuseum for a special tour of the William Paleycollection (marvelous! all impressionists),Christmas lights in San Francisco and RinglingBrothers circus. She gets to the theatre withmy family and friends. She recently attended alecture by Anne Frank’s best friend who survivedthe camps. Willie reports she has movedfrom one beautiful city and Mecca of culture toanother. Though, she does miss the WashingtonPost.1950Howard Dubin was recently honored by theSociety of Professional Journalists for 60 yearsof devoted leadership and service to the Societyand the profession. During its conventionin 2012, the Society devoted a full page in itsnewspaper to Howard and his professional accomplishments.Howard is chairman and treasurerof Manufacturers’ News, Inc., a publishingfirm he started in 1957 in Evanston, Ill.Chuck MacNab, a former TWA pilot, flew manytransnational flights, including those over contestedair space in the Middle East. Enjoyinghis retirement, Chuck is a concerned citizen andhopes that our representatives in Washingtonwill continue not only to work to keep us safebut also do so with more attention to the “realityin the field” over the bureaucracy “inside theBeltway.”Chuck MacNab1955Arlyn Olsen Potter retired and moved to theKnoxville, Tenn., area in 2008. She has wonderedwhat has become of Ellan “Copper” ParrishWagner from her class. Arlyn is very proudof her 5 granddaughters and 1 grandson and alltheir varied accomplishments in life.1957Charles Erickson will be 73 November 25. Hehas 2 daughters who graduated from Duke.Megan works at Tufts U Medical Center in Bostonand Charli at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham.His wife, Linda, died of a heart attack 5years ago. Chuck’s dear companion, Rona GordonWood, is a British citizen who has had sometruly remarkable acquaintances and experiences.They live in Oak Island, N.C., with 5 rescuedogs ranging from 50 to 105 lbs. He would likefor those who recall his ’53 MG TD to be advisedhe still has a sports car. Chuck invites hisclassmates to come see him at the beach.1962John Classen is enjoying his love of antique vehiclesand has recently acted as the Director ofCompetition for Great Race, an annual crosscountryantique car race, and as the CourseMaster for Motorcycle Cannonball, a bi-annualcross-country antique motorcycle run.20 Review Winter 2013 8 Click: www.lfanet.org

class notes1965Retired banker and LFA alumnus John Marlatt ’65speaks to students in the economics class at LFA onNov. 12, 2012.1972Linda Rottman-Worthington recently had 6 ofher wildlife photographs published in the DetroitJewish News. Linda is retired from a career asa financial planner and now works as a photographer.She and her husband, Ben, spent thepast two years in South Africa, where Ben isemployed by Ford Motor Co. Many of Linda’sphotographs were shot on safari in Africa.Select portraits are on display at two locationsin metro Detroit. Linda can be reached at:linjoy100@msn.comZebras in South Africa captured on camera by LindaRottman-Worthington ’721973Robin Koempel Kieckhaefer is teaching in CedarRapids, Iowa.1980Robert Moylan is a LCPC (Licensed ClinicalProfessional Counselor) and has published twobooks: “Emotional Core Therapy” and “EmotionalCore Therapy for Adolescents.” Both canbe purchased on Amazon.com.1987Robert Drake reports that it has been a greatyear! He made his New York theater debut asboth an actor and director. He continues toserve as the artistic director of the AcademyTheatre in Atlanta.1994Michael Sieman started Lake Forest Real EstateCapital last year. The company makes debt andequity investments in commercial real estateand renewable energy. His new email addressis msieman@lfrecapital.com and he would loveto hear from fellow Caxys.donor profileFaithful to Ferry HallBy Ruth KeysoThe opening lyrics to the Ferry Hall schoolsong proclaim, “We’re loyal to you, Ferry Hall.”One could say Sally Anderson ’45 took thosewords to heart. Since she began working morethan six decades ago, Sally has supported heralma mater faithfully through gifts to the annualfund.“Ferry Hall was a good school; I benefitted fromit,” Sally says. “There’s a place for smallschools, and I hope to help them continue.”• • •A three-year student at Ferry Hall, Sally spenther sophomore and junior years as a day studentand her senior year as a boarder. It waswartime, she recalls, and the girls’ patriotismtranslated into fierce devotion toward theschool and camaraderie among classmates.She remembers banding together with bothboarders and day students to compete at FieldDay—“There was such loyalty toward FerryHall, such great school spirit!”—and feeling asense of fellowship as part of the school’s fieldhockey team.In the classroom, Sally enjoyed her French,English, and history courses especially, andrecalls headmistress Miss Tremain as a “veryinfluential woman,” while senior faculty MissLorenzen and Miss Barbour were “strong, excellentteachers” in the field of foreign language.Sally earned a bachelor’s degree in governmentfrom Smith College. As a senior, she wasone of three students to sign up for an officers’training class with the U.S. Marine Corps andunderwent instruction in Quantico, Va. Oncecommissioned as an officer, Sally served onactive duty for nearly two years at the Pentagonduring the Korean War.“It was a broadening experience,” says Sally,who followed in the footsteps of her father,who served his country during both the firstand second world wars.It was during her time in Washington, D.C.,that Sally decided to move west. Listening toMarine pilots rave about California, Sally decidedto drive cross-country with a friend to“seek [her] fortune” in the Golden State. Aftera brief stint as an executive secretary, Sallylanded a job with the Social Security Administration,where she worked for nearly 40 years,retiring in 1990 as head of field operations inthe San Francisco area.Since her retirement, Sally “keeps up with theworld” by reading two newspapers a day andtaking courses at The Fromm Institute for LifelongLearning, where she studies such topicsas opera and European civilization, and learnsabout women artists in the 20th century.“Ferry Hall was a goodschool; I benefitted fromit. There’s a place forsmall schools, and I hopeto help them continue.”Reflecting on Ferry Hall and the influence ithad on her life, Sally says it’s more of a feelingthan something that can be captured in words.“I was always learning something new all thetime. With chapel service every day, I developeda sense of ethical behavior. And, ofcourse, as a boarder, I learned to be independent,”she says. “I grew up at Ferry Hall.”Sally Anderson ’45 lives in Sausalito, Calif.Her brothers, Stanley Anderson ’47 and JohnMudge ’51, graduated from Lake Forest Academy.n(left) Ferry Hall alumna Sally Anderson ’45(right) Sally Anderson in her Ferry Hall yearbook photoclass notes 21

class notes’96’02’03BE Be A a PART part OF ofsomethingSOMETHINGBe sure to read about the Campaignin the insert to this magazine1996This Fall, Sasha and Rodney Glassman wereblessed with their second daughter, Ruth BorsandGlassman, in Phoenix, Ariz. Last spring,their family spent two months at Maxwell AirForce Base in Alabama while Rodney attendedSquadron Officer School with over 800 U.S. AirForce Captains from across the country. Thisyear, the couple will be publishing 50,000copies of their second children’s book entitled,“Jeremy Jackrabbit Recycles the Can.” Theyreceived over 1,000 student art entries toillustrate their story, which will be distributedto every graduating Kindergartner in MaricopaCounty. For more information visit www.jeremyjackrabbit.com.Rodney Glassman with his wife, Sasha andtheir two daughters.2002Aneri Dalia got married on Sept 2, 2012, toAashish Bhansali. They celebrated with familyand friends. Her bridal party, amongst otherfriends, included the following LFA alumni: hersisters, Anokhi Bock ’95, Nirali Dalia ’98, andfriends Lauren Neal ’02 and Hayley Wick ’02.She is currently a physical therapist in Chicago,specializing in pediatrics. She looks forward tovisiting LFA sometime soon.Anokhi Dalia Bock ’95 (third bridesmaid from the left),Aneri Dahlia ’02 (bride) Nirali Dalia ’98 (fourth bridesmaidfrom the left), Lauren Neal (seventh bridesmaidfrom the left) and Hayley Wick (eighth bridesmaid fromthe left).2003Adam Mays married Alexandra Schaible on October27, 2012. His brother, Jesse ’00, stoodas best man and Ben Kant ’03 as a groomsman.Also in attendance were fellow 2003graduates Zach Steveson, Yousuf Hussain andLesley MacGregor.(l to r) Ben Kant, Zach Steveson, Yousuf Hussain,Adam Mays and Lesley MacGregor2006Cecilia Lanyon graduated from AAU in SanFrancisco with a degree in Advertising/Accountplanning. She began working at a hedge fund indowntown San Francisco during her junior yearof college and moved to an auto finance companyupon graduation. After taking a class gearedto help women create and grow small businesses,she built a small branding companywith two close friends. The company helped recentcollege graduates differentiate themselvesin the industry. In 2012, along with her businesspartner, Kristin Mikrut, Cecilia launched anew business venture, this time in Lake Forest.Re-Invent is a multi-faceted arts hub that combinesstudio space, a fine art gallery, and innovativeretail under 4,000 square feet. Thespace opened May 18, 2012.2007Eliza Walters and Mark Johnson are excitedto announce their engagement. Mark proposedat LFA over Christmas, where the couple firstmet. They currently live in Boston and hope tobe married by this time next year.2010Nick Putnam is currently a junior at the VirginiaMilitary Institute where he is specializingin biology with a concentration in ecology conservationand organismal sciences. He had thehigh honor of marching with his company inPresident Obama’s inaugural parade on January21. Nick plays hockey in the hockey club,and holds a leadership role in training the entirefreshmen class in land navigation. He will becommissioning as a 2nd lieutenant in the USArmy in May 2014.2011Scott Suiter made the Dean’s List at Knox College.2012Seamus Finnegan has moved up from QB7 toQB2 (backup QB) in just six games as a freshman!He plays at Washington University in St.Louis with Matt Goad. You can check out avideo of Seamus at a Wash.U. practice whereNotre Dame’s “Rudy” gives a pep talk. At theend, Seamus does the famous Knute Rocknespeech ... http://youtu.be/7weqHOdrHuI22 Review Winter 20138 Click: www.lfanet.org

in memoriam1932Alice Nielsen Hobbs of Washington, D.C., diedNovember 7, 2012. She was 98. She is survivedby her daughter, 3 grandchildren, and 4great-grandchildren.1942Modrea Mullen Seiler of Reddick, Fla., died May18, 2012. She was 88. Born in Lake Forest, shemoved to Reddick 18 years ago from Miami.She was an artist. She is survived by 2 daughters,a granddaughter and a brother.1956R. W. Motherwell Jr. of Georgetown, Texas, diedSeptember 3, 2012. He was 75. After theAcademy, Bill graduated from Southern MethodistUniversity in 1959, where he was #1 onhis college golf team and a member of Phi DeltaTheta fraternity. Bill was the top retail salesperson for Tumi Luggage Company and workedfor 30 years as an Insurance Broker. He lovedgolfing and being a hospitality greeter in SunCity. Bill was a member of the Sun City Copsand a former member of Shriners. He was aloving husband, father and grandfather. He issurvived by his wife, Lou Ann, 4 children, and6 grandchildren.1957William C. Reuling of Salt Lake City, Utah, diedAugust 17, 2012. He was 74. Coming to theAcademy from Peoria, Bill went on to attendDePauw and Bradley Universities. He servedin the Utah National Guard and worked in theSalt Lake City branch of the Federal ReserveBank of San Francisco, and also for WalkerBank in Salt Lake City. He was employed as aBank Examiner for the State of Utah for manyyears, and also as an Examiner for the Savings& Loan Association of the State of Illinois. Afterretiring, Bill resided in Punta Gorda, Fla., andSalt Lake City. Bill was a member of the LoyaltyCircle of the University of Illinois Athletic Dept.,and a supporter of the Men’s Golfing program.Bill was a member of Lake Forest Academy’sRichards & Tremain Society. He is survived by 2brothers and seven nieces and nephews.1967Christine Lawyer Anderson of Oskaloosa, Iowa,died February 22, 2012. She was 62. Chrisloved the Lord and delighted in serving Him inlife, including being a member of the GatewayChurch of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa and theFirst Assembly of God Church in Des Moines.Surviving are her parents, her husband, Allen, 3sons, and 3 grandchildren.1970Jill Grunwald Ward of Racine, Wisc., died October17, 2012. She was 60. No further informationis available.1993Rachel Schulien Balmer of Libertyville diedFebruary 5 of complications resulting fromsurgery to remove a brain tumor. She was 36.Rachel grew up in Libertyville, attended LakeForest Academy, and graduated cum laudefrom the University of Southern California witha degree in chemical engineering. Since 2001,she was employed with Underwriters Laboratories,Inc. as a principal engineer. Rachel lovedmusic, skiing, traveling, cooking, puzzles, andmath. She was a devoted and loving mother,and she brought joy to her family and friends.She will be remembered always for her brightsmile, warm sense of humor, and caring spirit.Rachel chose to be an organ donor, so in herpassing she gave the gift of life to many others.Rachel is survived by her husband of 15 years,Jon Balmer; her daughter Eliza; her mother, JaniceSchulien; her six siblings, John Schulien ’84,Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87, Keith Schulien,Ruth Ann Schulien, Valerie Terray and KarenSchulien; and many nieces and nephews.The Class of ’93, with the support of the Schulienand Balmer families, invites you to rememberRachel by making a gift to LFA that will honorRachel’s love of chemistry and her years at LFA.Contributions will be used to purchase a spectrophotometerfor the new chemistry lab. Checkscan be made payable to Lake Forest Academyand noted in memory of Rachel. Gifts can alsobe made online at: www.lfanet.org/give. For moreinformation, please contact Christine Ryder at:(847) 615-3215 or cryder@lfanet.org.Making aPlanned Giftto Lake Forest AcademyLegacy gifts are a great way to show yourappreciation to your alma mater and to ensurethe school’s financial security for yearsto come.It’s simple to make a legacy gift to LFA. Youcan include a charitable bequest to LFA inyour will (gifts of assets include cash, stock,real estate, etc.), list the school as a beneficiaryof a life insurance policy or retirementaccount, or arrange for a life income gift, suchas a charitable remainder trust.For more information about making a gift tothe Academy in your will, visit the plannedgiving page of the LFA website at: http://lfanet.giftplans.org/ or contact Major GiftsOfficer Ruth Keyso at: rkeyso@lfanet.org or(847) 615-3268.If you have already made arrangements toleave a legacy gift to the Academy, please contactus so that we can recognize you in theRichards & Tremain Society, the planned givingsociety at LFA. Thank you so much for rememberingthe Academy in your estate plans!in memoriam 23

Faculty Circle Homes:From Condell to CampusBy Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87In spring of 1982, Lake Forest Academy was looking at theprospect of adding more campus housing for faculty members.The school became aware that Condell Memorial Hospitalin Libertyville was planning on razing five single-familyhomes on their property as part of an expansion project. TheCondell Board of Directors agreed to give the houses to theschool, provided the Academy paid for the relocation costs.In a mutually beneficial arrangement, Condell would avoidthe cost of demolition and the Academy would be able toprovide additional housing at roughly one-third to one-halfthe estimated cost of new construction. On May 21, 1982, theLFA Board of Trustees officially approved the plan to acceptthe donation and relocate the homes.Over the next six months, the school excavated land near thecampus entrance and created a new cul-de-sac named “FacultyCircle.” Five house foundations were poured and on November17, the first part of the move began: three of thehouses were loaded onto flatbed trucks and moved by GrantHouse Moving Company of Addison, Ill., with police officersfrom Libertyville, Lake Forest, and the Lake County Sheriff’sDepartment managing traffic along the way. In the samemanner, the other two houses were moved on December 17.The moves went very smoothly, with only one broken windowreported in the end.As coincidence would have it, LFA and Condell MemorialHospital have a unique connection from the very beginningof the medical center’s history. One of the original foundersof Condell was Dr. John Lincoln Taylor of Staceyville, Iowa,who graduated in 1888 from the Academy. He set up a highlyregarded obstetrics practice in Libertyville in 1894 andserved as Lake County Coroner from 1900 until his death in1944. Almost 100 years after John Taylor was a student atLFA, the hospital he was instrumental in founding provideda much welcome gift to his alma mater.24 Review Winter 20138 Click: www.lfanet.org

BIGHomecoming&Reunion 2013Calling All Alumni!Save the DateSeptember 27&28LFA & Ferry Hall2013 Homecoming & ReunionInvitation to followQuestions?Contact: Jeremiah Stevens,Director of Alumni Relations 847.615.3285or email at jstevens@lfanet.orgFor more information:www.lfanet.org/reunionLake Forest Academy | 1500 West Kennedy Road | Lake Forest, Illinois 60045MISSION STATEMENTLake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate inits students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.Character encompasses respect for others and their beliefs, dedication to honestyin every sphere of life, realization of moral clarity and conviction, and pursuit ofvirtue 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, involvementin the LFA community, participation in service to others, and commitment toglobal awareness and understanding.Responsibility encompasses development of self-reliance, ability to seek guidance,dedication to cooperation and teamwork, and action based upon informed decisions.

1500 West Kennedy Road • Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-1047NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDLAKE FOREST, ILPERMIT NO.100in this issuen Distinguished LFA Community Members Form Panelfor the 8th Annual Chicago Networking Event Page 6n Sports Shorts features two inspiring stories ofcurrent athletes Page 12n From the Archives: Faculty Circle Homes:From Condell to Campus Page 248 Click: www.lfanet.orgOn Feb. 20–23 LFA students presented Rogers & Hammerstein’s Carousel.More than 50 students were involved in the overall production. Bravo!Sophia (Jialu) Wei ’14 and Ella Ekstrom ’16CastCarrie PipperidgeJulie JordanBilly BigelowMrs. MullinJuggler/ClownDavid BascombeNettie FowlerEnoch SnowJigger CraiginArminy1st Policeman2nd PolicemanCaptain1st Heavenly Friend2nd Heavenly FriendStarkeeperLouiseCarnival GirlEnoch Snow Jr.PrincipalDr. SheldonHannah Olinger & Madeleine PattisJessie Rosso & Chinara HillChris Shadek & Paulo GeKemmer Cope & Emily MeyerRyan WilliamsPierce WitmerCatherine Hanlon & Bailey AyersStanton CopeTommy ClarkeAllison SchreuderJay KimJason Xiaopaulo Ge & Chris ShadekGillian SmithAgatha WalgreenSean ClaveyIndia Shelley & Sophia PlatcowElla EkstromGraham ErbsAnnmarie MorrisonSean ClaveyTownspeople: Samantha Longley, Kendall Logan, Karisma Chhabria,Darlene Ineza, Aban Yaqub, Samatha Friske, Nancy Wang, Sophia WeiDance Corp (Chorus): Sophia Platcow, Shirley Zhang, Christine Chew,Tori Koontz, Abena BosompemSave the Date forspring gala 2013• Saturday, May 4 •