Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College Handball has been around since 1968, the year current Coach Michael Dau ’58 brought the sport to the Forest. He learned the game in the Marines after attending Lake Forest College, which led him to create the varsity program at our school today. Coach Dau still continues to coach the National Championship team, which clinched its 50th National Title last year. In just a couple weeks, the men’s and women’s team will…
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The Lake Forest College Men’s hockey team opened the two-game set against Aurora University at home on Saturday night, beating the Spartans 7-1, with a firm performance from underclassmen to clinch the win. Sophomore goaltender Louis-Philippe De Courcy played a solid game for only his second collegiate victory, making 17 saves throughout the night. “I just wanted to keep us in a good spot the whole game,” says De Courcy, “it was the guys who really…
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Being a member of the Lake Forest College handball team and experiencing family that has been established been established through both the team and alumni, it is not easy losing someone who meant so much to everyone and who has had the privilege of being a part of any facet of the handball team. On November 11th, the Lake Forest community lost a very special person whom everyone adored. Paula Dau, who is the wife of handball…
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After an incredible game against Knox College on Saturday, October 29, Joey Valdivia ’17 and Alex Pasiewicz ’17 were named Midwest Conference Offensive and Special Teams Performers of the Week—and this is not the first time. Combined, Valdivia and Pasiewicz have earned awards seven times for their incredible athleticism on the field. As of press time, Valdivia led the nation with 28 total touchdowns and 1,422 rushing yards this year, while Pasiewicz led the nation…
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The Lake Forest College men’s soccer team has had a successful season so far and is not stopping now. They finished off October with an overall record of 11-7 and 8-1-0 in the Midwest Conference. With such a season, the Foresters worked their way to a 2016 Midwest Conference Championship. Their success this season will allow the team to compete in the Midwest Conference Tournament with home field advantage to see which team advances to…
Read MoreArnold Palmer, the charismatic face of golf for over 50 years, passed away on September 25, 2016, at the age of 87. Many will recognize Arnold Palmer’s name for his canned iced tea drink and unmistakable signature. However, Arnold Palmer, “the King,” as many golf fans know and remember him, will leave behind a legend of extraordinary golf and even more remarkable stories. Palmer was born to a working-class family in Latrobe, a small town…
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