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Pridmore Gallery and Taylor Gallery, Reid Hall
Stop by to check in, peruse yearbooks and get all of your questions answered. Refreshments will be available.
Reunion
Reunion 2023 celebrates milestones for alumni of classes ending in 3 and 8, but ALL alumni are welcome to attend the festivities.
If you have any questions, please contact Director of Development and Stewardship Hannah Shallenberger at 847-615-3233 or hshallenberger@lfanet.org.
Sponsors
Class Spirit Sponsors
The Grossment c/o
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Gross ’98
Hospitality Sponsors
Dr. Alicia Altheimer ’03
Elena Chiappinelli ’98
Caxy Taxi Sponsors
Colby Friedeman ’06
Milestones
2018 - 5th
2013 - 10th
2013 - 10th
2008 - 15th
2003 - 20th
2003 - 20th
1998 - 25th
1993 - 30th
1988 - 35th
1983 - 40th
1978 - 45th
1973 - 50th
1968 - 55th
1963 - 60th
1958 - 65th
1963 - 70th
2018 - 5th
2013 - 10th
2008 - 15th
2003 - 20th
1998 - 25th
1993 - 30th
1988 - 35th
2013 - 10th
2008 - 15th
2003 - 20th
1998 - 25th
1993 - 30th
1988 - 35th
1983 - 40th
1978 - 45th
1973 - 50th
1968 - 55th
1963 - 60th
1958 - 65th
1963 - 70th
1978 - 45th
1973 - 50th
1968 - 55th
1963 - 60th
1958 - 65th
1963 - 70th
- Schedule
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Hall of Fame & Woman of Distinction 2023
- Committees
- Look Who's Coming
Schedule
Saturday, October 14
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Garden Room, Reid Hall
Hosted by the Richards & Tremain Society
Fuel up as you kick off Reunion with breakfast sponsored by the Richards & Tremain Society.
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Library Reading Room, Reid Hall
Co-hosted by the Office of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs and the Office of Alumni Engagement
Join Dean of Equity, Pluralism, Inclusion, and Community Dr. Lusanda Mayikana P'14 and current students for a discussion about LFA today. With students from 40 countries and 15 states, the Academy is a diverse and inclusive community that celebrates differences in cultures, identities, perspectives, background and thought.
Pridmore Gallery and Taylor Gallery, Reid Hall
Explore the transformed campus on a group tour led by our very own Caxy Keys - student guides who will take you on an exciting journey around LFA. The tour will comprise both indoor and outdoor spaces and will last for approximately 45 minutes. The tour will depart from Registration and Hospitality. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in walking familiar halls again and seeing how LFA has changed.
*This tour will be offered again at 1 p.m.
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Ferry Hall Dormitory
Swing by the Ferry Hall Dormitory-celebrating its 11th anniversary this year-and join us for an Open House, where you can indulge in coffee and tea with light bites. Socialize with fellow Ferry Hall alumnae, meet the current Ferry Hall Prefect, and take a tour of the building to see how today's Caxy girls live and learn on campus.
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Little Theater, Reid Hall
Co-hosted by members of the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) and Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC)
Alumni of color and students of color are invited to this special gathering to deepen connections with one another and to discuss issues of intercultural importance in small-group settings. Light refreshments will be served.
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Formal Gardens
We invite you to join us for a picnic and party in the historic and picturesque Formal Gardens behind Reid Hall. Revel in the beautiful autumn colors, share some delicious fall food, cocktails and craft beer, and spend quality time with your classmates amidst a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.
*Family-friendly - Activities include a pumpkin carving demonstration, hayrides, and yard games.
Class of 1973 50th Reunion Dinner & Celebration
Friday, October 13
6 – 9 p.m.
Cocktails at Wood House followed by dinner in Reid Hall
Hosted by Head of School Chris Tennyson
Members of the Class of 1973 are invited to a special celebration exclusively designed to commemorate your golden reunion! It’s the perfect time to gather together and relive cherished memories, walk down memory lane, and catch up on the latest from your classmates.
RSVP to Director of Advancement Events Rachael Josephsen – (847-615-3298).
On-Campus Athletics
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Reunion Sponsor! Help us keep our programming strong and ticket prices low.
If you would like to become a sponsor or have questions, please contact Hannah Shallenberger – (847-615-3233).
Reunion 2023 Presenting Sponsor: $5,000
Perks
- 8 tickets (each inclusive of all Saturday events plus a Caxy Swag Bag)
- One reserved parking space on campus
- Dedicated server for your table at dinner for VIP service
- Select the signature cocktail
- Premium wines at table
- Framed souvenir photo
- Car service provided to and from campus (up to 6 guests from a central location within 50 miles LFA; multiple stops allowed)
Recognition
- Signage at Registration and Hospitality, the Fall Social and Lunch, Cocktail Hour and Class Dinners
- Prominent recognition on Reunion webpage and email communications
- Sponsored social media post
Reunion Class Dinners Sponsor: $3,000
Perks
- 6 tickets (each inclusive of all Saturday events plus a Caxy Swag Bag)
- One reserved parking space on campus
- Dedicated server for your table at dinner for VIP service
- Premium wines at table
- Framed souvenir photo
Recognition
- Signage on bars during Cocktail Hour and Class Dinners recognizing your support
- Recognition on Reunion webpage
- Sponsored social media post
Hay Ride Sponsor: $2,500 (limited availability)
Perks
- 4 tickets (each inclusive of all Saturday events plus a Caxy Swag Bag)
- One reserved parking space on campus
- Reserved table at Fall Social and Lunch
- Private hay ride
Recognition
- Listing on high visibility banner on hay ride wagon
- Recognition on Reunion webpage
- Sponsored social media post
Festive Fall Social and Lunch Sponsor: $1,000
Perks
- 4 tickets (each inclusive of all Saturday events plus a Caxy Swag Bag)
- One reserved parking space on campus
- Reserved table at lunch
- Choose a featured beer/wine for the event
Recognition
- Signage at event recognizing your support
- Recognition on Reunion webpage
Class Spirit Sponsor: $500
Perks
- 2 tickets (each inclusive of all Saturday events plus a Caxy Swag Bag)
Recognition
- Signage on bars during Cocktail Hour and Class Dinners recognizing your support
- Recognition on Reunion webpage
Hospitality Sponsor: $250
Perks
- 2 tickets (each inclusive of all Saturday events plus a Caxy Swag Bag)
Recognition
- Signage at Hospitality and Registration tables recognizing your support
- Recognition on Reunion webpage
Caxy Taxi Sponsor: $250
Perks
- 2 tickets (each inclusive of all Saturday events plus a Caxy Swag Bag)
Recognition
- Signage on our Caxy Taxis golf cart shuttles that ferry our guests around campus during Reunion
- Recognition on Reunion webpage
Hall of Fame & Woman of Distinction 2023
Hall of Fame and Woman of Distinction 2023
We are proud to celebrate the excellence within the Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall community as we announce this year’s Hall of Fame and Woman of Distinction:
Service to Society
Jeff Ackman ’73
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Shriners Hospital for Children
Recognizing his admirable work providing exemplary care and support to countless young individuals and their families, regardless of their ability to pay, through his expertise in pediatric orthopedics and prosthetics.
Service to Society
Ursula Bailey ’83
Lawyer, Law Office of Ursula Bailey
Recognizing her admirable work in the field of law, serving her community through her commitment to justice and equality.
Achievement in the Arts
Rodger Owen ’68
President, BGD&C Custom Homes
Recognizing his contributions to Chicago’s architectural excellence through his distinguished career in home design and construction.
Woman of Distinction
Sandy Pope ’73
Bargaining Director, Office of Professional Employees International Union
Recognizing her lifelong dedication to protecting and promoting the rights of workers through union leadership.
Committees
Committees
If you have questions about your class, please contact a member of your committee.
1973
- Nell Gallagher
- Linda Parker Garard
- Loretta Kalnow Kaplan
- Steve Temkin
1983
- Maurice Holmes
- Grace Lee Park
1988
- Courtney Shaw Boone
- John Ireland
- Nell Bruen Ireland
1998
- Elizabeth Alicea
- Eric Brown
- Elena Chiappinelli
- Justin Schwartz
2003
- Willow Walker
2008
- Toby Davis
2013
- Allie Cedergren
- Tracy Lu
- Mimi Moses
- Jane Strudwick
- Nancy Wang
2018
- Dieter Villegas
- Angela Zhou
Multicultural Connections
- Elizabeth Alicea ’98
- Jessica Anderson ’10
- Malcolm Chaka ’15
- Jaime Hermosillo ’07
- Felicia Edwards Houston ’90
- Johnnie Johnson ’01, P’25, ’26
- Mghnon Martin ’05
- Nancy Wang ’13
Please email Hannah Shallenberger (hshallenberger@lfanet.org) if you need contact information for a committee member.
Look Who's Coming
Ticket Information
Honor Roll
$30
Attend Reunion daytime events – including the Multicultural Dialogue, Ferry Hall Reception and Festive Fall Social.
Dean’s List
$50
Attend ALL Reunion events – daytime and evening. This is a flat cost
regardless of what events you choose to attend. This ticket price was chosen to ensure quality programming throughout the day.
Head of School Scholar
$60
Attend ALL Reunion events - daytime and evening - AND receive a LFA Caxy Swag Bag filled with goodies guaranteed to add LFA spirit to your Reunion!
Kid Ticket
$10
Make it a family day! Attend Reunion DAYTIME events – including the Festive Fall Social. Kids 3-and-under are free.
Multicultural Dialogue and Connections Ticket
This is for those who are ONLY attending Multicultural Dialogue and Connections and no other Reunion activities.
Hotels
There are a number of hotels near Lake Forest Academy that provide convenient lodging. To give our guests the flexibility of various booking programs, there are no set room blocks.
Limited shuttle service will be available to/from the Hilton Garden Inn and Residence Inn.
Hilton Garden Inn
Lake Forest/Mettawa
26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd.
Mettawa, IL 60045
Reservations: Book at Hilton Garden Inn
Residence Inn by Marriott
Lake Forest/Mettawa
26325 N. Riverwoods Blvd.
Mettawa, IL 60045
847-615-2701
Reservations: Book at Residence Inn
Other local options:
The Deer Path Inn
255 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-234-2280
Reservations: Book at Deer Path Inn
The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel
200 N. Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Reservations: Book at Hyatt
Campus Store & Online Spirit Store
Campus Store hours: Saturday, Oct 14, 11 am- 2 pm
For those wishing to snag Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall apparel and spirit items in advance, the online spirit school store is at www.lfacaxys.com.
For best results, search “alumni” or “Ferry Hall.”
FAQs
Dress Code
- Daytime attire is casual. Please dress for an autumn in Chicagoland. For the evening, cocktail attire is recommended.
- Photos from last year can be found on our SmugMug page.
Babysitting
- LFA is unable to provide childcare during Reunion. You are welcome to arrange whatever care is best for your family. A local resource is Chicago Super Sitters whose sitters are interviewed, reference checked, and background checked by Super Sitters. *LFA does not have any relationship with Chicago Super Sitters and does not officially endorse them.