Lake County Gazette

The annual Homecoming and Reunion Weekend at Lake Forest College took place on October 10 and 11, 2025, bringing together more than 1,100 participants for a series of events on campus. The weekend included a traditional bonfire, a football game in which the Forester team defeated Beloit College 59-0, and a Fan Fest with food and games.

During the event, the College recognized new members of its Athletic Hall of Fame and honored the recipient of the 2025 Forester Impact Award. Other activities included a Forester Pep Rally, the opening of the PROJECT 2026/Future Alumni Art Exhibit, and a President’s Welcome Reception.

The Department of Music held a concert titled “All You Need Is Love,” and President Mike Sosulski, along with faculty, hosted a session on “Lake Forest College: Becoming an AI Savvy Campus.” Attendees also had the opportunity to explore college archives featuring past Homecoming memorabilia. The weekend featured additional sports events, including a women’s volleyball match against the Illinois Institute of Technology, as well as celebrations for milestone reunions for the classes of 1975, 1985, 2000, 2015, and 2020. The college also recognized past athletic championship teams during the weekend.

“We basked in the light of the traditional bonfire, witnessed our Forester Football team beat Beloit College in a 59-0 victory, indulged in Fan Fest’s treats and games, recognized the achievements of our newly inducted Athletic Hall of Fame members, and honored the 2025 Forester Impact Award recipient.”