Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced that Lake Forest High School will stage "Inherit the Wind," a courtroom drama that delves into themes of courage, curiosity, and intellectual freedom.

According to the event website, the play, written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, is directed by John Wanninger with technical direction by Kevin McClintock. It explores the historical 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial, where Tennessee teacher John Scopes was tried for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution. The narrative dramatizes the conflict between two attorneys: Henry Drummond, a libertarian lawyer from Chicago defending Scopes, and Matthew Harrison Brady, a fundamentalist who interprets the Bible literally. Denied expert witnesses, Drummond calls Brady to testify, revealing inconsistencies in his beliefs while highlighting the tension between science and religion.

Performances are set for November 20, 21, and 22 at the Little Theater. The house opens at 6:30 p.m., with performances beginning at 7:00 p.m., as said on the event website.

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Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 serves around 1,600 students from Pre-K through grade eight across three elementary schools—Cherokee Elementary (K-4), Everett Elementary (K-4), and Sheridan Elementary (Pre-K-4)—and Deer Path Middle School (5-8). Known for its innovative instructional practices, District 67 emphasizes inclusive education and personalized learning experiences supporting academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development. According to Lake Forest Schools, the district's mission is to inspire and empower students to maximize growth and cultivate respect for others in a dynamic and safe learning environment.

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 educates approximately 1,500 students in grades nine through twelve from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood. The district offers a comprehensive curriculum including advanced placement courses, electives, athletics, performing arts programs, clubs, and career pathways while emphasizing social-emotional growth and community service. More than 95% of students pursue higher education after graduation. Feeder schools include Deer Path Middle School, Lake Bluff Middle School as well as local private and parochial schools. According to Lake Forest Schools' information on shared services with District 67 such as administration and finance aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs.