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We roasted s’mores at the annual bonfire, witnessed victories for Forester Football (72-13 against Lawrence University) and Women’s Volleyball (3-0 against Moody Bible), indulged in Fan Fest’s treats and games at a brand-new location, and celebrated milestone reunions for the Classes of 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, and 2021.

View select photos from Homecoming.

Other highlights from the weekend include:

• Cheering at the Forester Pep Rally
• Hearing President Mike Sosulski’s inaugural State of the College address
• Viewing the In Transit Art Exhibit Opening and making connections at the President's Welcome Reception
• Listening to the Department of Music's fall concert, "Conversations”
• Exploring the Archives featuring past Homecoming memorabilia
• Celebrating at the Department of Psychology Reunion and hearing faculty and alumni share stories and memories from their time in the department
• Listening to guest alumni DJs as part of the WMXM Radio Reunion
• Recognizing the achievements of our newly inducted Athletic Hall of Fame members: Bill Bremer '79, Andy Hill '92, Erin Watts '07, Holly Lesperance '16, and Michelle Greeneway '16
• Celebrating the 2026 Forester Impact Award recipient, Rich Bartolozzi ’86
• Honoring the Athletic Championship Reunion Teams: 1976 Men's Tennis, 1975 and 1976 Men's Soccer, 2000-01 Women's Basketball, 2000-01 Men's Swimming and Diving, 2000 and 2001 Women's Volleyball, 2001 Men's Soccer, 2001 Women's Soccer, 2015-16 Women's Tennis, 2015 Women's Soccer, 2016 Softball, 2016 Men's Soccer

Mark your calendars for 2027 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend on Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9!

For any questions about reunion planning, email Director of Alumni Engagement Michelle Mittelman at mmittelman@lakeforest.edu.