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Homecoming: Was That My Puke?

Posted on October 21, 2015December 19, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

For those of you who already can’t remember, October 9, 2015 was Lake Forest College’s Homecoming weekend where, celebrating our Forester pride, students welcomed alums, hoped for victory against Knox, and of course…had a fun, safe, and clean good time. The weekend started out on a seemingly normal note with activities such as playing the animated film “Inside Out” on the quad, fireworks over Young Hall, bonfires, and live music accompanied by complimentary snacks. As…

Homecoming About 100 Years Ago

Posted on September 29, 2015December 19, 2015 by Jack Loessberg

After marching in formation, each man takes his place and stands at attention until one of the top sergeants gives the command “seat” at Calvin Durand Commons, what today we know as the Wood Lounge. Homecoming, as you know it, is nothing like it used to be back in the day. The first record of Homecoming in Lake Forest College goes as far back as 103 years ago. In 1912, several alumni managed to gather…