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Lake Forest students honored for National Merit, Pfizer award and Science Olympiad wins
Summary
Board members recognized students for state and national honors: a Pfizer scholarship recipient headed to Northwestern, a National Merit Scholarship winner, top Science Olympiad placings, and FBLA state qualifiers advancing to nationals.
An Assistant Superintendent presented student recognitions on behalf of the district. Albert G., a Lake Forest student, was named a Pfizer scholarship recipient and is planning to attend Northwestern to major in economics; he was also noted as a member of the swim and math teams. The board recognized Elizabeth Sylvay as a 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program winner who earned a $2,500 National Merit award and other scholarship acknowledgements.
The superintendent also highlighted recent Science Olympiad results (1st in ecology, 2nd in chemistry, 4th in anatomy & physiology), the math team’s highest state finish in 10 years (8th), and Future Business Leaders of America members placing in the top 10 at the state conference with three qualifying for nationals. Board members praised students and staff and gave special recognition to families and teachers.
