LFHS Salutes Naval Station Great Lakes' Centennial At Homecoming Football Game

In recognition of today’s (July 1) 100th anniversary of the opening of Naval Station Great Lakes, the Lake Forest High School Boosters will host “Naval Station Great Lakes Appreciation Day” on Sept. 23.

The event will coincide with Lake Forest High School’s homecoming football game against North Chicago High School, and in celebration of the Naval Station Great Lakes’ centennial. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the game at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to traditional LFHS homecoming festivities, the event will feature special recognition of the Naval Station and its personnel in a pre-game ceremony and throughout the game, including a ceremonial coin toss by naval dignitaries and presentation of the colors by the Navy Color Guard.

The LFHS Marching Band will perform a special musical tribute, and additional festivities will be announced as the event approaches. Naval Station Great Lakes personnel will be admitted to the game for free. 

From its founding in 1911, Naval Station Great Lakes has maintained its position as the Navy's largest training facility, and hosts the Navy's only Recruit Training Command. Each year, more than 40,000 men and women complete the requirements to become enlisted sailors at the Navy's only boot camp.

Naval Station Great Lakes is also home to the Navy's technical training schools for surface warfare excellence at Training Support Center Great Lakes. Yearly, more than 14,000 students attend these initial and advanced training schools where they learn the basic skills of their Navy jobs.

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