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Back to School in 1953
Students hang out at the coffee shop in Hixon during 1953 fall registration.
The Sigma Tau’s dinner party in 1951
The Sigma Tau's knew how to throw a dinner party in style. It is amazing to see how sororities have evolved on campus!
Vending Machines Make it to Campus
Students enjoy drinks from a new vending machine on campus!
Major Changes in the Caf
In 1962 the commons (‘Caf’) opened with a bowling alley downstairs. Then in 1975 for a couple of years a pub replaced the bowling alley. Can you imagine that the mailroom used to be a bowling alley and a pub? The pub was closed when the…
Ferry Hall
Circular written by the Trustees of Lake Forest University about the future of the Young Ladies' Seminary at Lake Forest, Ill., known as Ferry Hall, to deny that the seminary will become a coeducational school. Also discusses the withdrawl of…
Quick Fact #2
Did you know that Hixon was not always a theater? It used to be a dining hall, snack bar, and coffee shop that students would hang out at! It was this way from 1948-1962.
Food Committee
There was a food committee at LFC until the 2000's, which brings up the question: why isn't there one now? Back then students had a place to go with comments or complaints. They not only covered the quality of the food, but other topics such as…
Grand Old Folks Concert at the Chapel of the Lake Forest Academy, Monday evening, December 21, 1868
Musical program includes Fugue Tunes, Anthems and Choruses of "Ye Olden Time," and the works Rebecca at the Well, Embracing an Opportunity, Taking the Veil, Gipsey Camp, and concluded with the Star-Spangled Banner. Father Dean, conductor.