The 2025-26 school year marks The Forum’s 60th year of publication, and we’re commemorating it in style. As any good newspaper would, we want to celebrate with what we do best: journalism. Every month, we’ll be rewinding the clock and giving you the highlights of six decades of our coverage. We ask only that you sit back, relax, and enjoy a look back at Latin through the years.
In May 1970, 56 years ago, Upper School students found a furry friend: “They asked Dr. Van Gorder for permission to bring the dog inside the school building, and permission was granted.”
In May 1970, 56 years ago, a new sport appeared on Latin fields—or should we say greens: “Latin has added golf to its list of athletic teams.”
In May 1975, 51 years ago, The Forum started a tradition that continues to this day: “We held what will hopefully become the Annual Forum Awards. The reaction we received was great.”
In May 1983, 43 years ago, Potash was expose-worthy: “Special FORUM agent Jeff Young 007 finds a blatant discrepancy in cucumber sizes while staking out the produce section.”
In May 1986, 40 years ago, a Project Week group travelled to the Soviet Union during Chernobyl: “While knowledge of the accident reached the United States Monday, April 28, it did not reach the group until Wednesday, April 30.”
In May 1994, 32 years ago, forget Global Studies—freshmen had a required ethics class. “The class itself has a purpose: educating kids about values.”
In May 1994, 32 years ago, performances during an exchange program with London would have looked familiar to viewers of this year’s student-run productions: “On April 5th and 6th, Latin was treated to two splendid performances of Oscar Wilde's ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ by actors from London's Dulwich College.”
In May 1996, 30 years ago, Securly’s first ancestor made its appearance: “For months Latin has been looking for ways to block offensive Web sites.”
In May 1996, 30 years ago, Student Academic Board took its first steps: “The goal of this new organization is to create a dialogue between students and faculty regarding academic issues.”
