Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced a 90th birthday celebration for Lake Forest High School (LFHS) on Saturday, September 20, at the Gorton Center parking lot. The event invites all alumni, friends, and family to join in the festivities.

According to the announcement, Lake Forest High School will host its 90th anniversary celebration from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Gorton Center parking lot. In case of rain, the event will move indoors. The celebration will feature live performances by several bands composed of LFHS alumni from different graduating classes, including the Nic Barnum Band, Mirror Images, and The All-Star Band. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from vendors such as Duffer’s Pub, Snowie, and Gerhard’s European desserts. Attendees can reserve tickets online at a discounted price, with free admission and parking for children under ten.

The event is supported by sponsors including Bernard Securities and Lake Forest Bank & Trust. Donations made during the event will benefit the LFHS Alumni Association. According to the event website, these funds are used to organize social events, plan reunions, recognize alumni and seniors, offer mentorship and career networking opportunities, and facilitate volunteer activities. Donations are tax-deductible with suggested giving levels of $90, $250, $500 or other amounts. Contributions can be made online or by check mailed to the LFHS Alumni office. A portion of all donations supports the LFHS Foundation in return for their ongoing support of the alumni association.

Lake Forest High School was established in 1935 as a public secondary school in Lake Forest, Illinois. It serves grades 9–12 with approximately 95% of its students pursuing higher education after graduation. The school emphasizes mutual respect, high expectations, and a sense of belonging within its community.

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 serves about 1,500 students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood in grades 9–12. According to Lake Forest Schools' information provided on their website, the district offers a range of academic programs including advanced placement courses and specialized electives alongside extracurricular activities such as athletics and performing arts.