The Student News Site of Lake Central High School

Lake Central News
The Student News Site of Lake Central High School

Lake Central News
The Student News Site of Lake Central High School

Lake Central News

Sarah Bredar, Author

Mr. Tom Clark, Social Studies, Mr. Ron Fredrick, English and several Interact members prepare to film the 2016 Food Drive commercial. The Food Drive was one of many Interact projects carried out this year and has been a tradition for nearly three decades at Lake Central. Photo submitted by: Duaa Hijaz (12)

One door closes, another opens

Sarah Bredar, Author
May 23, 2016
The Tri-Town Safety Village stands a vital component of the Tri-Town community, providing numerous activities and events to bring education and fun to supporters. This May, community members may once again step into the Safety Village for the “Honoring Veterans” Walk/Run, immediately followed by a community open-house.

From one year to the next

Sarah Bredar, Author
May 3, 2016
Members of the Interact Club pose for a group picture before the Annual Rotary District conference takes place at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville, Ind. Back row: Caitlyn Mavity (10) and Emily Barnes (10). Front row: Michael O’Donnell (10), Chris Zeharalis (12), Duaa Hijaz (12) and Jovana Dodevska (12) . Not pictured: Natalia Kuzbiel (12).

Changing the world

Sarah Bredar, Author
April 13, 2016
Mr. Ralph Holden, Social Studies, sits in his classroom. Mr. Holden has coached tennis at Lake Central for over 20 years and currently coaches at Hanover Central as well.

Q&A: Mr. Ralph Holden, Social Studies

Sarah Bredar, Author
March 14, 2016
Parents take notes at the Dollars for Scholars parent meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18, in the library. At the meeting, DFS officers and school guidance counselors explained the new technological tools that the school has adopted for the upcoming school year.

Advances in school technology

Sarah Bredar, Author
February 22, 2016
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1/29/16-1/31/16 History Club Gallery

Sarah Bredar, Author
February 3, 2016
Maxwell King (11) holds his opponent on the floor in one of the first rounds of the tournament. The Indians took home two championship titles from the Lake County Wrestling Championship on Saturday, Jan. 9 at Hanover Central.

Lake County Wrestling Championship

Sarah Bredar, Author
January 12, 2016
Mr. Ron Fredrick, English, conducts a lecture on John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” over Skype to his AP English 12 students. Mr. Fredrick used Skype to conduct class when he was not able to come to school.

Tech savvy teaching

Sarah Bredar, Author
December 2, 2015
Ms. Janette Snelson, English, poses in her classroom. Ms. Snelson was selected to present two papers at the National Council of Teachers of English.

Q&A: Mrs. Janette Snelson, English

Sarah Bredar, Author
November 11, 2015
AP English 12 students Joule Tazbir (12) and Elise Bereolos (12) act out the novel The Awakening by Kate Chopin. This was one of five literary works assigned for summer reading.

Setting the scene

Sarah Bredar, Author
October 19, 2015
The freshmen volleyball teams prepares for the first serve of the second set against the Bishop Noll Warriors. Within the first few minutes of the set, the Lady Indians gained a substantial lead over Bishop Noll.

Striking down the Warriors

Sarah Bredar, Author
October 1, 2015
SIP Artisan Cafe, located in the Crown Point Square, is a popular hangout for students who are looking for a relaxing place to spend time with friends or work on homework. SIP has offered a unique experience for customers, including the numerous works of local artists for sale.

Not your average cup of joe

Sarah Bredar, Author
September 8, 2015
One of the numerous cities at Hoosier Girls’ State cheers before the flag retreat on Wednesday, June 24. Flag raising and retreat was a vital part of the program, as all delegates were required to attend.

2015 Hoosier Girls’ State

Sarah Bredar, Author
June 21, 2015
Members of the Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard pay tribute to their fellow veterans as the Grimmer Middle School Choir sings “America of Thee I Sing.” The Honor Guard participated in the opening ceremonial parade and marched alongside members of the Indiana National Guard’s Burial Guard.

06/06/15 Disabled American Veterans’ Walk Gallery

Sarah Bredar, Author
June 8, 2015
Madison Breford (11) and Elise Bereolos (11) pose in downtown New York City with an actor on Broadway. Bereolos and Breford journeyed to the big city to visit the New York University campus and experience a Broadway show.

Q&A: Madison Breford (11)

Sarah Bredar, Author
May 20, 2015
The Lady Indians and the LaPorte Slicers shake hands after a close game. The Lady Indians secured the victory with a final score of 5-0.

Swinging to victory

Sarah Bredar, Author
April 29, 2015
This is the official logo for the “Honoring Veterans” 5K/10K Walk/Run, which will take place at the Tri-Town Safety Village on May 23. This was designed by Jovana Dodevska (11), one of the presidents of the History Club, for the event.

Honoring veterans

Sarah Bredar, Author
April 9, 2015
Gabriel Henderson (11) shows his friends the World War II propaganda poster he made for his U.S. History class. Several members of the History Club were amazed by the detail and historical accuracy that was encompassed in the piece.

History in the making

Sarah Bredar, Author
March 12, 2015
Mrs. Linda Zandstra, Nurse, offers some helpful tips on how to keep from catching the flu. This flu season has been affecting more people than usual because the flu shot was not designed to attack this strain of the virus.

Flu Factor

Sarah Bredar, Author
February 18, 2015
Players from the varsity team celebrate after earning the title of DAC champions in a game against the Valparaiso VIkings. This was the first time in the history of the basketball program that the team was undefeated in the DAC.

DAC champions at last

Sarah Bredar, Author
January 27, 2015
Madison Breford (11) and Adam Gustas (10) perform the musical number, “Button Up Your Overcoat” from Good News as their individual act. The pair performed one of many musical acts for the individual performance category.

Break a leg

Sarah Bredar, Author
January 21, 2015
Dylan Anderson (12) poses with the famous Food Drive turkey. The turkey had been stolen, for the past two years, from its owner, Mr. Thomas Clark, History, by Ms. Terri Budlove, Business.

Q&A: Dylan Anderson

Sarah Bredar, Author
December 15, 2014
Ariana Bulett (12) watches the opening number of “Frozen” in French. The film had English subtitles but the club sponsor, Mrs. Tilka, encouraged the students to try and understand what the characters were saying without them.

French Club freezes over “Frozen”

Sarah Bredar, Author
December 1, 2014
Teresa Baranowski (12) poses in her senior girls soccer shirt. This was Baranowski’s fourth year on the girls soccer team.

Q&A: Teresa Baranowski

Sarah Bredar, Author
October 28, 2014
Kiepura and Hupp pose with some of the other seniors nominated for the court. In total, there were 10 seniors nominated for the court.

Royalty on the burial ground

Sarah Bredar, Author
October 6, 2014
Jocelynn Cheesebourough (11) and Nicholas Kiepura (12) attend the first BPA meeting of the year. They were two of the many students who showed up to participate in the club.

Road to success

Sarah Bredar, Author
September 2, 2014
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